Blue Fin Sushi
1988 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, 97201
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Address :
1988 SW Broadway
Portland, OR, 97201 - Phone (503) 274-7922
- Website https://www.bluefinsushipsu.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Jenny K.
Doesn't matter what you grab, your plate will consist of 1) unknown type of meshed up or fried seafood (shrimp/fish/imitation stuff) 2) rice and 3) way way way too much sauce like bleeding lava. And seriously, who puts sweet chilli sauce and mayo on sushi? I definitely prefer Marinepolis Sushiland over this place for cheap conveyor belt sushi...
(2)Brandon T.
I went during a sale when every plate was $1.50. Not a bad deal considering that the food is pretty good and the staff is kind and attentive. As far as sushi bars go it isn't bad and I think I will probably be back for lunch one of these days.
(4)Bartek K.
All plates are a $1.50 and they're open pretty late(9 or 10 depending on likely their mood). They don't have a large selection. What you see is what you get. The sushi goes around and around and around. Good place for a sushi fix but if you have that serious sushi CRAVING there are many other places I'd suggest. For instance Mika Sushi in the KOIN tower is close and it's fabulous.
(3)Ryan E.
pretty cool, casual joint for a yummy sushi fix. Pros: - love the conveyor belt concept - super cheap prices and you control the portions (this could be good or bad for America's obesity epidemic...) - good variety of sushi - choice of seating: bar for a quick bite, or booth/table for groups Cons: - kinda slow service - you wonder a bit about how many rotations each plate has seen - Some of the flavors aren't very adventurous (play-it safe american sushi fare Overall: Great joint for a cheap, quick sushi fix that'll leave your wallet fat and your belly full.
(3)Mariela T.
As a poor grad student, I was happy to see a nifty looking sushi place open up right up the street from campus. I was especially happy to see that all the plates were $1.50. I had been to other sushi track places with similar prices that hadn't been bad, so I confidently strolled down Broadway after class one day, met up with my fiance, and we decided to try it out. I tried to eat a spicy tuna roll that I think had been making the rounds on the conveyor belt for a bit too long. It had a super fishy taste, was mushy, and warm. My fiance, who honestly can eat just about anything so long as it is no longer moving, had a similar experience with a Philadelphia roll. We couldn't bring ourselves to attempt anything else after that. We actually sat and counted the number of times an uncovered Philly roll made the rounds. Honestly, it was about 30 times, and then the cook went over, poked it with an ungloved finger, and threw a plastic cover on it, as if that would make it all better. Check please.
(1)Jim K.
Not fabulous, but not bad. They're $1.50 for all plates now, so the price for the relative quality level is decent. When it was more expensive, I wasn't such a huge fan. Now that it's very affordable, it's fine. I bet all of the "fiscally challenged" college student appreciate this place as well.
(3)Tina P.
No, it's not for the purists. Yes, it is good. And it is inexpensive. Notice I put good before inexpensive...as in, it's not good because it is inexpensive. I've only eaten here at lunch (usually right when they open), and the place is clean, fish did not taste "fishy". I have 3-4 faves anywhere I eat sushi so I'm not the best judge on variety but I really like their 'Oregon Rolls' (crab, salmon, avocado). Staff is pleasant and the guys assembling the rolls will make items that are not on the menu--just ask. Bottom line: good stop between classes at PSU or pop-in on a weekend when downtown.
(3)Jason G.
Overall I have to say that I enjoy Blue Fin Sushi. Great location for the PSU students and for those who live near by. I've been here a few times and haven't had too much trouble with my food. It doesn't always look the freshest, but it tends to taste great. Went yesterday for happy hour (5-9pm) and had 4 plates with some Mochi. Came to around 7.50.
(4)Forrest S.
I suppose I should have been suspicious of the $1.50 for all plates special that takes place after six. I was hungry after a long hike and after an unfortunate series of events, ended up here. I've eaten at many sushi places ( conveyor belt sushi included ) and this was one of the worst I have been to. Now you may say to yourself "$1.50 for any plate? That's a steal!" Yes, it is. But they are stealing from you. This is the McDonalds of sushi. It's really no better than sushiland. In fact, as sad as I am to say it, sushiland is better, but only slightly. The spider roll had mushy, cold soft shell crab in it. I had another roll with salmon and avocado, and the salmon tasted fishy, and a bit off. A lot of the raw fish seemed like it had been sitting out for too long. Anything that had at one point been deep fried, was no longer crunchy, but mushy. The house special rolls and some of the spicy rolls, were decent, but only because the spice covered up the less than fresh fish. I know I shouldn't expect much for $1.50 a plate, but this was ridiculous! I'm glad I didn't come here when the plates ranged from 1.75 to 3.50! To add to all this, I felt queasy and had a stomach ache the rest of the night. This is the first time sushi has ever made me feel sick. I won't be coming back.
(2)Kayte J.
Not my favorite but one of the best in downtown Portland. Friendly staff, cheap beer and oh yeah $1.50 per plate. I spend $11 with tip and I leave with a belly full of sushi which is exactly what I need in order to survive PSU.
(4)Shawn S.
It is all about hot.... Hot Tea Hot Sauce - Spicy Tuna, Spicy Salmon... yum! Hot Wasabi ... Blue Fin brings all of the best hot items right to your seat with its Sushi conveyor system. It is not the best sushi in town but it makes for a quick, filling lunch that tastes great.
(4)Tsering S.
Great Sushi for a student's budget and OH awesome staff's!
(4)Christian B.
This is one of the better sushi places I've been to in and around the Portland / Vancouver areas. Let me explain why: 1) My experience was that the sushi tasted very fresh. In fact, it was one of the first things I said to my wife when I had my first roll. I did come in during the lunch hour, so keep that in mind. 2) The price was moderate for a sushi restaurant. I've paid more at places and I've paid less at others. 3) Was sad to see no calamari on the conveyor. The rolls tasted very fresh to us, which is Blue Fin's high point for me. It was also very clean. Will have to come back during happy hour and see if the none-freshness that others are reporting is indeed true.
(4)Olivia T.
Two stars for the mochi ice cream that came from the ice cream box that Uwajimaya/Fubonn sells. It was the most edible and fresh thing came out from Blue Fin Sushi. $1.50 for the happy hour from 5 pm - 9 pm is not a bargain at all. Sushiland charges the same price and even cheaper for non seafood plates. Blue Fin really should charge $1 per plate for happy hour price or buy 1 get 1 free since whatever you'll eat is not fresh at all. This also apply to the "cooked" sushis such as rubbery pot sticker and gooey spring rolls. Eat at your own risk.
(2)Esther A.
seems like there are a bunch of sushi critics here. rightly so... i shall add my 2 cents to the bunch. being among the pickiest of eaters, i am by far the most picky about sushi. having eaten sushi in places all over, including japan (tokyo and okinawa), i'd like to think i know what fresh sushi or fish tastes like. let's start with the service. i do admit, the sushi men are very quiet and may seem unfriendly. i'm korean, i speak korean and they still don't talk to me. i think it's just them. i'm not one to make excuses for them, but just saying, cut them some slack. the waitresses, yes, i had to flag them down for refills and such - that was quite annoying. food, i must agree, the gyoza looks gross. almost like you would see in the windows of japanese restaurants (their fake food?). i think you can order them from the kitchen, which are quite tasty. they also have these bowls of calamari. whatever the breading, i want MORE... order those from the kitchen too... the fish. i usually only order the sashimi plate which is made to order. the sashimi i had was pretty good. not the best, but i don't know, i have yet to try GOOD sushi in the dtown portland area. if it wasn't fresh, it'd taste icy b/c it was frozen or would change in color and texture. so far, so good. the domes. yes, those annoying covers that are always half on or half off... plates that are covered and uncovered. being a self-proclaimed germaphobe, i asked them why some are covered and some aren't. apparently, the uncovered ones are the freshest b/c they JUST got put on the belt. still, i don't like how they're uncovered. also, being a total OCD freak, i need them ON my plate and even ON the plates that are still on the belt. they need new covers. plain and simple. hopefully they'll get working on that. service has always been friendly, i make it a point to visit all the sushi places i've liked when i'm back in the area, blue fin is one of them. they've been consistently good with minor glitches here and there, but always seem to be learning from their mistakes or poor judgement. saturdays they have a $1.50 special on everything. i've seen LINES out the door... hm... if yelp seems to hate on blue fin, who are all these people that are waiting outside??
(4)Turner M.
What impressed me most about Blue Fin is the location - as a student I have been spending a lot of time at PSU's library, and when I need a bi of fresh protein to boost my brain's capacity to absorb knowledge, I hit up Blue Fin. I say only go during their happy hour - which is 9-5 Monday through Friday and all day Saturday - as it is the only time when prices are reasonable ($1.50 a plate) The service is kind of weird - not bad, but strange. The servers are super attentive when you first sit down and then ignore you until you need your check. I think they might be used to serving just college students - who are weird customers themselves... The selection isn't amazing, but their sushi is fresh and delicious. If you're in the area, it's worth the check out.
(3)Joel P.
My favorite of the sushi-on-a-conveyor belt theme. Sushi has always been fresh with more actual seafood in interesting plates and less fried cream cheese. Plus, you have to try hard to show up here during a time when they're not running the $1.50-for-any-plate special.
(4)Kody L.
Um, how did I spend nearly $15 on lunch? Oh yeah, most the plates that go around are two of the most expensive colors. The rest are pretty gross-looking, so why would I pick them? What's under that sauce, anyway? The sushi was fine as far as conveyor belt sushi goes, but I only would go here out of convenience. I've had far worse sushi, but keep a tab on your plates -- I never want to spend this much at lunch again. You would definitely get better sushi at Mio Sushi for the same price, but where is one close to campus? Anyone?
(3)Linus P.
I'm a little bit surprised that this is the only sushi place on campus, and that- combined with the fact that you'll never have to wait for a seat- should tell you a bit about the quality. But at a flat $1.50/plate, at least you aren't getting ripped off... most of the time. Be wary of raw fish if you didn't actually see it go down on the conveyor belt, but when it's fresh it's pretty hard to beat for $1.50. Certainly not the best sushi in town, even for kaiten, but if you're a poor college student needing a sushi fix, Bluefin's got you covered.
(3)Erin M.
If we're rating Blue Fin relative to any sushi/Japanese restaurant: 1 If we're rating Blue fin relative to conveyer-belt sushi: 3 I have only gone to a couple conveyer belt sushi joints, but I can say that if nothing else, it's a great place to sit and ponder. Questions like: "why are some plates covered with plastic and some open to the world?" and "how do they know if this california roll has been making the rounds since 10am when they opened?" and "why do they have so many waitresses when their job consists of counting plates?" and "if they are going to have a plethora of waitresses, why is my water glass empty?", and the classic "what is that sutff, anyway?!!" I, personally, am not a fan of this style of sushi. I'd also claim that Blue Fin isn't any more affordable than a lower-end made to order Japanese restaurant. I'm giving these guys 2 stars, because I don't know what you, my yelp fellow consumer, are looking for exactly. But odds are good that this is not it.
(2)Annaliza S.
Great pricing. Variety of sushi. The sushi maker was awesome and very attentive!
(4)Jenny L.
Totally affordable, great sushi, good variety, well made, friendly staff. An all around great Portland find.
(4)Adrienne I.
All sushi is $1.50 and unfortunatly you get what you pay for.
(1)Jen S.
This will go down as the lamest Yelp review ever. I'm OK with that. I agree with what all the other people said. OK, I guess I can say a little more. I'm not huge on sushi but I *really* don't like picking something off a conveyor belt when I have no idea how long it's been going around the circle, especially when some of the dishes don't have covers. The service was pretty terrible but I suspect that's because no one remembers to leave a tip on the table since you have to pay up front (I'd be a pretty terrible server too, in that case). They definitely play to American cuisine with some of the choices (a fruit dish? really? in a sushi joint? there were others but I've forgotten). My friend got something freshly made from the chef and that seems to be the way to go, but it's also time-consuming and more expensive. I walked away very full for about $7. But in addition to everything above, it's a far walk from work so I probably won't go back often. Besides, I don't want to two-time Yuki in my NE 'hood. That would just be wrong.
(2)Julian P.
Take it from a broke college student that this is one of the most inexpensive sushi eats around. It's not the best I've ever had, but it's enough to kill the craving for some sushi before your lecture or to eat with a classmate before class. I'm not particularly picky when it comes to sushi so I'd see why some wouldn't like it, but don't let the picky people of yelp.com sway you. Just try it yourself.
(4)Melinda B.
This is a decent place to go for sushi on campus (and WAY better than the sushi place inside the Aramark hub in Smith). The staff is friendly, the findings on the sushi-train are mostly in roll form, but they've got other standards like edamame and inari on the circuit. There is absolutely nothing spectacular about this place, but on the other hand, there's absolutely nothing particularly bad about it either. A good solid 3 stars.
(3)N. W.
This place gave me FOOD POISONING! The worst sushi I've ever had. The fish was dry and not fresh at all. Also, some of the sushi was uncovered for long periods of time. I just got off a phone call with the county Health Department because I feel absolutely terrible after eating here. Even for a conveyor belt sushi place, this place is SO BAD!!!! Please do not go here. I would gladly have paid way more for quality sushi had I known how horrible I would feel today (and I'm a broke student). The price may entice you, but your health is way more important. If you want stomach cramps, fever, nausea, and all that comes along with that, this place is for you.
(1)lucia j.
They have a really relaxed attitude about keeping bugs off the food. No lids on some plates on the kaiten (not like they don't slide off on their own because they're oversized), sushi that sat uncovered at room temp the entire time we were there and not a single rubber glove in sight on the sushi chefs. I saw one of the chefs pull out a huge rubbermaid container of pre-sliced tuna and, sure enough, I later heard him mention to a waitress in Korean that they were sliced up yesterday morning. Enjoy the salmonella.
(1)Stephanie H.
Variety was alright, not fantastic. Lots of veggie options since it is so close to PSU. Great deals, $1.50 all day every day per plate right now. Had a bowl of fresh fruit which was nice to mix it up as well as cheesecake and the traditional sushi desserts. Good music on, and not too crowded. Wait staff was helpful but not overly present.
(3)Jason T.
Its sushi on a moving conveyor belt. You get what you pay for, but really not much of a variety. If you are looking for a quick, cheap bite of food, this works and it won't kill you.
(3)Mr E.
It's not good, it's not bad. If you want to go to a "Sushi-go-round" with typical Americanized sushi this the place to go. I wouldn't recommend any of their raw fish nigiri, as it isn't fresh and has probably been sitting out for a while. I usually eat the stuff I know wont make me sick. They have a fairly large selection of deep fried sushi, which is safer to eat and is somewhat filling. The only downside is that most of the deep fried stuff has been sitting out for a while and it gets soggy. I was there today and had a dragon roll, then noticed a tiny bug crawling in it. I didn't freak out or anything. I just waived the waitress and told her i didn't want this plate because of the bug. She said ok and dumped it out. I understand with the doors being open and everything that bugs can fly in, but at least a sorry would have been nice. Either way, for $1.50 a place, I'd still go back occasionally if I want so fake crab rolls for California rolls.
(2)Eric L.
This place has a good variety for a conveyor belt sushi restaurant. At $1.50 a plate, the sushi was a good value. Everything I had wasfresh and tasty. I was there around 6:30. I heard that the selection dwindles around 9pm when happy hour ends.
(4)Natasha N.
It's just alright. I work on the same block as this place, and I've seen their pricing go up over the months-which I totally understand. But I haven't been there as much since they raised it to $1.95 per plate. Convenience is what brings me here mostly. The service has always been wonderful, both from servers and chefs. This place has good days and bad days (as far as selection), but usually most of what they put out is drenched in spicy mayo or some other sauce. Knock off the sauce guys, and I'm there.
(3)KeshiaSkye S.
Been here twice now, and both times definitely great experiences! The first time my husband and I at in the restaurant. You can't beat good, fresh sushi for two people at around $25 - and my husband is 6'2" and can generally put down a decent amount of food! This last time, today, I got some food to go. Since they were busy I just took plates off the belt and the waitress was nice enough to help me with that :) The food is fresh and tastes delicious. I will admit I'm by far not a sushi expert, but I definitely recommend this place
(5)Rainier B.
This is the right place to eat sushi, just come up to the sushi maker and ask them to make anything that you want, they will do it and when you come often and get to know the sushi makers they makes special for you for a great deal. What I mean by special they will try something different ouside of the regular menu. All the servers here are friendly and kind, the pricing here is cheap and the plates are always different but always good. Just ask the server "what's your special today?" and trust me you'll be impress.
(5)Vala M.
Ate here today and it was just god awful. Absolutely terrible. For the sake of your health please do not eat here. I ate terrible food and witnessed multiple food handling laws being broken. Some of the worst sushi I have ever had and honestly one of the worst restaurants I've ever been to. That says a lot. Hopefully they get shut down soon and get replaced by properly trained workers who actually care about health safety and someone who actually knows how to run a restaurant. Currently hoping I don't get/have food poisoning.
(1)Beric D.
My least favorite sushi restaurant
(1)E J.
I have been looking for a place to get sushi since moving here 10 months ago. I had no clue this place was 100 feet from my apartment. My first visit was a pleasant one. The menu seemed really good and the price is $1.95 for each item you get. I ordered about $10 worth of the food to go. They charge you a to go fee, based on how big your order is. It ranges from 50 cent up to a $1. Had no issues with that. My sushi was rather tasty and I was upset I didn't order more. They are closed on Sundays and Memorial Day they were also closed. So I had to wait until Tuesday to get it again. My second visit I got something different and it was better than the first time! Same thing with my third visit as well. I have been thinking I finally found a good place to get sushi! That was until last night. I got my order and it was messed up. I ordered a fried veggie roll and got a regular veggie roll instead. I called back and asked them could I bring it back and they told me I could. I asked if the could have the order already ready when I got there and they said sure. I got to the restaurant and the waitress tells me she's sorry and that she was new. She speaks to the manager. I was approached by the manager and I told her what was wrong with the order. She just starts saying, "Okay! Okay!" And not listening. She went to the back with all of my food, which I was uncomfortable with, to add the items missing. The waitress comes back 7 minutes later and I look over the food. Wrong order again!!! The waitress goes and gets the manager again. I tell her I ordered a fried veggie roll, not a regular one. While looking at the paper menu I notice that it's not even listed on there. Instead it's listed on the picture menu. Which it becomes clear that it's the managements fault the girl got the order wrong. She starts scolding the waitress, when it's obviously not her fault. I felt bad for the waitress. I start explaining to the manager that if she had listen to me before the order wouldn't be wrong. She then pulls the food again. Then I could see the manager scolding the waitress some more. It was totally unprofessional! The entire ordeal took an hour to correct. I'm beyond sad because I really like this place! However not listening to your customers and ridiculing your employees for a mistake management will not be tolerated by me. You only see two stars for the other times I went.
(2)Ruth M.
Not only was I charged $2.50 for one asparagus roll, at 12:40pm, I wanted to add a cucumber roll but was told "there are no special orders allowed". I was only to take items from the belt. It was explained they were missing a chef and the one that was working was too busy making other rolls, even though the place was rather empty. Was treated like I was being punished for choosing to have lunch there. NEVER going back.
(1)McCade B.
The sushi here is fresh for the most part and prepared well, but leaves a lot to the imagination. The conveyer belt system is nice and something that Portland actually seems behind on. The service has been slower than I am used to on the several occasions I've gone in. The prices aren't extreme but are not my any means low, which is to be expected with sushi. It's certainly worth checking out, especially if you are on campus and are craving sushi, as you won't find better on the south side of downtown. My recommendation: Alaska roll, spicy tuna
(3)Sandra C.
Location, location, location. Right off the South end of the Portland Park blocks. This is the only conveyer sushi for many blocks. The price used to be better, but like everything else, as time has gone by the price has gone up. It makes sense, but I miss the days of the $1.50 plate and then the days of $1.75 plate. We are now up to everything, everyday on the conveyer at $1.95. Needless to say that I never grab the edamame or miso anymore. There are quite a few rolls that are worth grabbing up quickly, notice I say rolls... this is not the place to come to grab slabs of fish over rice at. The salmon looks thin and the tuna looks, well - let's just say I am more of a salmon that tuna fan at most places. It is harder to screw up a salmon. The spicy salmon rolls are good, as are a few others I simply do not know the names of (sorry). Do not come here expecting service other than being asked what you want to drink. I often have to flag down service, nicely, and ask for calamari or a roll of some sort. Not a bad thing. I just forget that this is essentially a fast food establishment. But, I come here at least once or twice a month, minimum, which says something. :-)
(3)Racquel D.
Friendly and fast service, good sushi, and it's cool to look at because it's traveling by conveyor belt. Oh, and I forgot to mention it's pretty cheap. I went here with a friend during a vacation to Portland, and she went to PSU. It seems like a pretty good lunch/ dinner option if you're a student there. I would say this is really between a 3.5 stars kind of place. Nothing bad to say at all. I would come back here.
(4)Ryan T.
Every so often I become a wasabi fiend; I need sushi and I don't care to pay over $20 for a meal. If I want high quality sushi I'll go to Yama Sushi in the Pearl. If I want a wasabi fix I'd prefer to keep the cost down, but still have decently fresh fish. I think Blue Fin satisfies the latter. I can get in there, get a 3 piece roll, and 4 pieces of fish, and tip for $7. It's a snack and fix, not a meal. It's cheap, and it doesn't take too much time because the plates come right to you on the conveyer belt. I know Blue Fin serves rolls and plates the normal way but I don't see it as necessary. They fulfill a need with their cheap conveyer system. If I was a PSU student I'd come here once a week.
(4)Alex B.
If you're looking for cheap sushi near Portland State University, you found it. Blue Fin is pretty good for what it is, but let's be realistic about what it is: convenient and cheap. Each plat of sushi (or gyoza or fruit or dessert) off the belt costs $1.75. That means you can get 3 plates for a perfectly filling lunch here for $5.25. It also means that most of what is circulating is the cheapest sushi that they can make. I would steer clear if you're vegetarian. They just don't consistently have identifiably vegetarian rolls so you might be sitting awhile before you see something interesting and edible. So yeah, for what it is, Blue Fin is A-OK. I'll probably come back occasionally, but I'm in no rush to do so.
(3)Kristy A.
I didn't want to order from the sushi on the conveyor belt( the restaurant was empty, the belt was huge and full of sushi... I wonder how long the food had been on the belt) I asked for a menu when I entered the restaurant, decided what I wanted quickly and waited. My boyfriend was almost done eating before the waitress even came near us so that I could ask if I could order. I ordered a salmon bento box and it was edible. Service not great, food questionable, price not outrageous. Would I go there again? No... Not with all the sushi choices in Portland!!!!
(2)Shauna M.
I have been to Blue Fin Sushi a few times. Sometimes the sushi is good, other times, not so much, it's a mixed bag. The service is always great, parking is reasonable, if you have good parking karma. I would give it a chance and try your luck. Miso soup and edamame are always good.
(3)McKenzie M.
I would say that this restaurant is just barely passable. Every plate is the exact same price, and you get the experience of conveyor belt sushi, but it just isn't very good. I swear, every item came with spicy mayo, which I did not like. I was confused by the bowls of fruit. Why would I pay $1.50 for a few slices of strawberries? The ice cream mochi is decent, but so are the ones in the freezer section of Trader Joe's. This place is really cheap, and that's a good thing because you definitely get what you pay for. Like I said, it's passable, but I'd rather jump on the street car or Max and find a Sushi Land.
(2)Veronika A.
Made the mistake of giving this place a second try; both times I went it was around 2:00 in the afternoon, and the fish looked and tasted as if it had been on the conveyor all day. Left feeling a bit gross from the whole experience.
(1)Camille B.
I eat a lot of sushi.... This was the WORST sushi I have ever had. If I could give this place a zero believe me I would. I ordered Hamachi (yellowtail)- when I received the order it was not the right color fish should be, it smelt very old and I am certain it was taken off the conveyor belt where it had been rotating for hours. The fish smelled so foul that I gave it back to the guy working behind the belt. When I took a roll from the belt it had clearly been on the belt even longer- the rice had an old texture to it and was a little crunchy... rice should not feel like that. We left after giving two plates a try- SO BAD!!!!! Do NOT get food here. It is not fresh and no one is monitoring how long a plate is rotating in the resturant.
(1)Neil T.
Pretty sketchy looking sushi rotating around the track. Was afraid to try most of it. Most of the rolls were over sauced and tasted a bit old.
(2)Kevin P.
Not a whole lot to say about this place really. Sushi was OK, atmosphere was fine, service was average. The conveyor belt experience never gets old to me - so there's that. The biggest reason to go here is simply because it's on the cheaper side. If your feeling frugal and are fine with run of the mill cheap conveyor belt sushi then by all means check this place out. Otherwise, there are better options.
(3)Veronica D.
It's cheap and didn't taste bad, but I've seen little flies in the sushi containers. Then the chef squished a fly and didn't immediately remove his gloves. Went twice six months apart don't know how I got roped into the second time.
(2)JW L.
Alright, so this sushi place, is absolutely the worst sushi place I've ever went to. I am a big eater and doesn't really care too much about quality too much; if it's ok, it's good. However, this place gave me worst nightmare and ruined my day with my girlfriend. First of all, I know from experiences how cheap sushi restaurants work; not going to say in detail but I try to trust what I eat if the services are nice. But they were not nice at all... The sushi man (seem to be the owner) didn't know I can understand and speak their language and he started to talk $hit about customers with the cashier (maybe his son) because it was not busy. He would say things like, "why are there only cheap customers who order complicated pieces that doesn't even make a lot of money today?" in his language. Then as a sushi man, he shouldn't go inside of kitchen so often but I stayed there for about 30 minutes, he went inside of kitchen at least 4 times to talk to his wife or something with his gloves on and came back and made sushi again with same gloves (very unprofessional). I can possibly ignore it if the food were good, but the tempura in rolls were OLD; no crispiness and I could smell kinky smell from the rice and had no fresh fish nor avocados. I had to use my precious time to visit this web-site in a long time just to write this. I would never go back again and $hit talking from the owner is real. He doesn't respect his customers. Ruined my entire day. I don't recommend going here.
(1)Ben R.
Every plate is $1.75, their website still says $1.50. I wish it was back in the 2008 price per color of plate days. The "house roll" was unpleasant and fell apart when I tried to dip it in soy sauce. Cooked tuna in sushi really doesn't taste very good. Watched the sushi "chef" wrap rolls in plastic wrap and cut them to be evenly sized slices and make them stay put together. No rolls were labeled, it looked like a picture menu was available, but little is on that either. Students looking to eat on a budget may not know any better. I do. I won't be back.
(2)Ruth C.
I've been here about 10 times, and I can conclude that Blue Fin is one of the worst, if not the worst, places to have sushi in Portland. Blue Fin is right next to PSU, making it convenient for students like myself. But, every time I go in, it's just a pain. First off, the selection is miserable. I often sit and stare at the 10 different plates roll by on the conveyer - often small and unpleasant looking. Second, $1.75 per plate? That's NOT cheap when the portions are so small... For $1.75, I can get a plate of hot calamari at Sushi Land, not some room-temperature, tasteless tuna halfheartedly wrapped in rice. To top it all off, I had the opportunity to watch one of the "chefs" sneeze without covering his mouth, look around to see if anyone saw him, and continue to work without washing his hands. Needless to say, I didn't grab any plates after that. This rating is 2 stars rather than 1 star because the service is fast, some of the ladies here are really nice, and because there is a lot of seating. But overall, I wouldn't recommend visiting here unless you're desperate. You'll leave with this strange hollow feeling in your soul. If you have the choice, there are a few great sushi places 10 minutes from campus, a few of them being just as cheap, or cheaper.
(2)Valeria Z.
Was a great place during few first weeks after opening. Now...the rolls are falling apart and look very clumsy and not fresh.
(3)Benson N.
Now I'm confused... Is this blue fin a part of Blue Fin Sushi Bar and Restaurant chain? There's actually a difference between the two. If you see "Bar and Restaurant" the sushi is like 10x better but a bit more expensive! This location I'm currently reviewing has a conveyer belt and they have happy hour all day $1.75 per plate on the belt. The sushi has no freshness whatsoever and is there is nothing too special about their rolls. I will give them 3 stars though because of their happy hour you can probably spend about 12 dollars and get full.
(3)Cori W.
Meh, some veggie options but not as many as Sushi Ichiban. This place is also pricey for how small the plates are. A lunch of 4 plates and miso set me back $10.
(3)Matt L.
While I can't say I'm a huge sushi connoisseur, I know when I'm eating something that I don't plan to eat again. All things considered, I shouldn't have expected much; It's $1.75 per plate on the sushi track, and if you're a poor college student in need of a quick lunch, I'm sure this is a great place. But if I have the time and the desire to eat sushi, I'm definitely not going here. I spent a majority of the time trying to figure out exactly what the tapioca-looking concoction was on one of the plates more than I did eating the food that I was taking from the track. The edamame was pretty good ... but it's also kind of hard to screw that up.
(1)Brooke F.
Don't order out! They don't give you anything fresh, it is all straight off the line even if it has been there a while. I ordered two things that should be warm and they were stone cold. And I asked for no ginger and there is ginger all over the place. It is good if you go in and sit down and order everything fresh. I have also experienced rotten edamame. I told them it was bad and they gave me another plate that tasted just as rotten.
(2)Carolyn C.
4 stars for succeeding in what it is meant to be - a cheap sushi joint. Convenient location, happy hour plates all day, conveyor-belt, and good variety. My favorite item is the crab-stuffed mushrooms, followed by the inari and tamago (yellow egg on rice - really good). Try them! Also, best way to pair your sushi is with Sprite/7-up. I'm not a fan of soda but the sweet + salty combo hits the spot. The only thing I advise is to not go right before closing time, as the selection will be poor. Also bring a warm coat - I swear every sushi establishment blasts air conditioning so it's always a little cold.
(4)Rachel B.
Definitely a "meh." I've had better conveyer belt sushi. The server only checked to refill one of our drinks once. They never offered a menu or anything that might have additional items (hot lunch/bentos, dessert, specialty rolls, or descriptions of the items on the belt). I have a friend with a tuna allergy and would NOT recommend this place because you couldn't tell what the rolls were. All the plates are $1.75, which is really nice, but there isn't a lot of variety of what's available to grab.
(2)Denea Y.
As a legit sushi joint it gets no points, but Blue Fin isn't half bad as a sushi-go-round if you like to have saucy, tempura sushi for cheap. I wouldn't recommend the calamari or sashimi, but get bang your buck and get the fancier rolls, like the Mt. St. Helen's, Mt. Hood, and Cajun salmon. If you don't see what you want on the track, they are more than obliging with requests. Granted, I would never take guests here since there's no ambiance and freshness is definitely questionable, but it makes for a satisfying cheap sushi fix with quick service.
(3)Valerie W.
Although I'm not a fan of sushi tracks in general, Blue Fin has it's ups and downs. My biggest peve about sushi tracks is if they are not consistant about placing more variety of plates on the track no matter what time it is. Also any "hot items" that are no longer hot. I've been to Blue Fin a few times now; my first time being ok, and the rest just downhill. The service is slow. The sushi variety is nill. It pains me to have to order something seperately, but you'll likely have to do it here to get something other than their house, krab, or california rolls. They, like many places, do not have a good system for taking "old" sushi off the track. Many plates look questionable at times.
(2)Catie L.
This is now my absolute favorite sushi place. At a buck-fitty a plate all day, every day I'm hooked! Everything is fresh, and the selection is nice. AND they serve kim chee! It's delicious! It's great if you need a quick meal, and they are pretty good about checking you out promptly. I would guess that lunch time and dinner time are the very best times to go. They staff is friendly and does their best to keep everyone's beverages refilled. You have a great view up front of the sushi making process, whereas some places it would be hard to see. They have a decent selection of beer too, and Kirin on tap! :)
(5)Jon F.
For the price and convenience it is hard to beat this place. Right down the hill from where I work, Blue Fin is always convenient and filling, and a great way to break up the monotony of eating hospital office food. I am a salmon freak, and theirs is always buttery and delightful. The only down side is that being so close to PSU, the parking situation can be sort of a drag, but I have always managed to find a space fairly quickly.
(3)Sarah P.
Blue Fin was my first ever sushi carousel restaurant, and I have to say, I am a FAN! The sushi was pretty good, and it was awesome being able to try such a wide variety. The sushi comes as two or three pieces on a place, at a rate of $1.50 per plate. I was able to eat sushi to my hearts content and it only cost me about $7.00! Positives: The price (super affordable!), the variety of sushi, the deliciousness of the sushi, the friendliness of the staff, the FREE green tea Negatives: I sometimes wonder how safe it is to have raw fish sitting out and going around the room like that, but I imagine they watch it and take it off after a certain amount of time. Also, they don't label what anything is. For instance, there's a roll that has chicken in it, and I don't eat chicken, so I bit into it and was distressed. Recommend: Go and try things! Bring a good appetite. I really like anything and everything with eel sauce on it. I'd avoid: That chicken roll. Unless you like chicken. Also I'd stay away from the wontons, they weren't very good.
(4)Megan H.
I'll start this off with the disclaimer that I am rating Blue Fin as a sushi-go-round, not as a sushi restaurant/bar. I think that they are two very different experiences and I think most of the bad reviews on here are from people comparing the quality of sushi to that you'd get at a "normal" restaurant and I don't think that's fair. That being said, I think Blue Fin is great for the sushi train experience! There's a bit more variety than other sushi train places I've been to and it's quite a bit cheaper. The service is usually friendly which I applaud them for because they're dealing with college kids most of the day. The only bad experience I've ever had is getting a piece of salmon nigiri off the track and having the fish be just slightly frozen. I did swipe it right after the guy put it on the track but they really should make sure it's fully defrosted before serving. Other than that all my experiences have been great!
(4)Rolyat E.
I lov Blue Fin, it's the best conveyor belt sushi in inner Portland. It is super affordable, and the people who work there are really nice. I mean if you are looking for a sit down high end sushi restaurant experience this is not intended to be that. They are great at what they intend to do though, and that is provide super affordable sushi. They do, and it is extremely fresh/good quality compared to a lot of conveyor belt places. I have never regretted going to Blue Fin. It is truly underrated.
(5)Stephanie G.
Sushi track! All plates $1.75 which is a screaming deal. All your classics and can order anything that's not on the track for the same price. Easy to get a spot on the bar on a Thurs. early evening. The staff was very friendly. As far as taste goes I would say just average, but for the price can't beat it!
(3)Shawn N.
The best thing that can be said about this place is that it's cheap. And for someone on a budget, who doesn't mind their fish thawed out, it'll do. The staff are friendly and it can get quite addicting to hit the place once a week!
(3)Joey Y.
Perfect for college/grad students who love sushi. They have the standard rolls and sushi combo but I suggest that you fill your stomach up with salmon, tuna, and other more "higher-end" products that California Roll. Also, why do they even call it CA roll? What's so CA about it? Anyways. Not bad, not bad.
(3)Shannon L.
So I'll start by saying that I'm not a sushi expert. Far, far from it. But when you're on the Portland State campus (and when Blue Fin is conveniently located in the same building as your apartment, as is the case for me), it's definitely an okay place to go to get a lot of food for a low price. What nearly-broke college student can say no to that? Even though I lack the personal experience to fully back this up, I'm going to go out on a limb and say that this is very unlikely to be anywhere close to the best sushi Portland has to offer, but it's good. They have specials on the weekends (and often some during the week) with plates of 3-4 sushi rolls for $1.50. The atmosphere is nice and the servers have always been welcoming. All in all, it's a good place to go for its convenience and price when you're not willing shell out the money for the expensive stuff elsewhere.
(3)Sangorama s.
Portland seems to love cheap sushi. You find a lot of these places called like 'I love Sushi', 'Sushi Boat', 'I love Sushi Boat', etc... The draw to this place is the $1.25 per plate menu - anything on the rotating belt for $1.25. If you want $1.25 sushi this is probably the place you want to go. The decor is pretty nice and it's very clean. The service is fast and wait staff superb. They have Kirin on tap (Buddah bless you) as well as some decent unfiltered sake. I guess once you take down a couple of those bad boys the $1.25 sushi don't look so..um..$1.25. The only thing on the belt that we wanted was the edamame so we ended up ordering directly from the menu which is much more expensive.
(3)Kevin B.
While exploring Portland, we ended up here after discovering that Bamboo Sushi was not open for lunch. This was the first "conveyor belt sushi" experience for the three of us and we had a great time with that experience. The sushi was $1.50 for each small plate. We went through 19 plates so that says something I suppose. Sushi seemed fresh but I imagine some items made the circuit a few times, which might be a little "iffy". I would definitely go back, at least for lunch. Not a fine dining option, but good, cheap sushi.
(3)Caroline T.
Blue Fin is near PSU so we decided to try it and ugh, i will not go again. The fish was too fishy and the pieces of fish were so tiny. Salmon was the only fish they served and cooked tuna on almost everything?!?! The scallops were tough and chewy. ugh, Never again.
(1)Vanessa K.
horrible! even though the sushi during "happy hour" is $1.50 a plate, and you have to take into consideration what "$1.50" means in sushi terms, still horrendous! sushi mac in los angeles is better and it's only 25 cents more! maybe when i went there were only 4 other customers there, and with conveyor belt sushi, the more customers there are the better things are. but still! i think it's sufficient for psu students on the cheap, but even in undergrad or law school i would not have liked this place and i have over 100k in loans!
(1)Carolina B.
Awesome place...wonderful food. Great place to take a date. Saturdays any plate is only a 1.50!!!
(4)V M.
Inexpensive place for sushi, great atmosphere, great staff but I've had better sushi in my hometown of San Francisco, CA. This place was convenient since it was in the same building that I lived in while I attended PSU. Couldn't really find any other sushi places in Portland since I didn't drive and didn't really know my way around so I had to stick with this place.
(2)Sasha S.
*update 7-21-08* Happy hour prices are now at Blue Fin. $1.50 a plate all day Saturday, and then $1.50 a plate after 5:00 PM M-F. Closed on Sundays. Blue Fin sushi is a typical conveyor belt sushi joint- except the service rocks and the sushi isn't typical. I went during a down-time, Sunday evening, and the service rocked more than anywhere I've been before. If you're lucky enough to get the blue-haired girl, you'll know what I'm talking about. When I went, I got free sushi (a guy was training) named after the waitress. Called the "alyx roll" it comprised of raw spicy tuna/salmon blend handrolled in a crisp seaweed husk, with bean sprouts and rice. It was really spicy- which I liked! I also tried the spider roll (real crab meat, cucumber, rice, rolled in smelt roe), the "cherry bomb" (a california roll topped with a smudge of gooey peanut butter and bits of maraschino cherry), Salmon nigiri (which tasted very fresh and appetizing), and the miso soup. The miso soup was very miso-y and tasty. In portland people like things different and special- Blue Fin sushi is the equivalent of voodoo donuts in the sushi world- really weird things that actually taste really good. Only down side: To use a credit card you have to purchase at least $5.50 worth of food- otherwise there's a $.50 surcharge. If you're looking for the prices, it's listed twice- right above the conveyor belt line.
(5)John T.
I was expecting much more from this conveniently Portland State University located sushi joint, but I was let down. Blue Fin seemed more like a California Roll specialist then a true sushi place. There was around 5-7 variations of California Roll and not much of anything else worth even trying. I had a plate that had sweet/sour sauce meant for grilled chicken drenched in it...needless to say it tasted horrible. Prices are strategiclly not listed, no menu for drinks or non-sushi bar items. Bottom line: not much variety, expensive for the quality you are getting, the only good thing that was worth it was the Japanese beer I had right out of the bottle.
(2)Kate F.
Oh, I'd give this place a 3.5 if I could, but I'll settle for a 4. They have decent sushi, but by no means GREAT sushi. It's passable, at best. But they're great about to-go orders, and the blue-haired waitress kicks ass! Seriously, she's one of the nicest wait-people I've ever met, and she always makes me feel welcome. Apparently on Saturdays, all rolls are $1.50, but I've never gone by on the weekend so I can't say for sure. I've never eaten in here, only ordered out. I can tell you, though, that they have one of those nifty sushi conveyor belts which are a great way to try new things-- see something that intrigues you and just grab it. I've tried a lot of their sushi and sashimi, and for what it costs, it's a great deal. The location, right smack in the middle of PSU, makes this a great place to catch lunch or dinner on the fly. I'm so pleased that I can get sushi on my way to class!
(4)Cedric J.
I'm sorry, I want to like the place but I don't. It is convenient and fairly inexpensive. But things just don't taste right here. If you're going to get cheap sushi, Sushiland and Sushi Ichiban are a MUCH better bet. They've consistently delivered awesome sushi at very inexpensive prices. I walk out of those places at about 12$ full. Here, I walk out 17$ lighter and a bit queasy.
(1)Dan L.
My wife and I went here about a month ago (4/11) for dinner. At first glance it is your standard "sushi-track" offering middle to low-range sushi selection. I enjoy these types of sushi outlets because of speed and price. This was my first trip to Bluefin Sushi on Broadway. The first thing that caught my eye was the salmon sushi. It was obvious that the salmon had been out in the air for a long time having developed a light crust like appearance. I started to wonder if this had been out all day and not refrigerated (I touched the track and it and the plate were not cold). I realized that they have NO system for pulling sushi off the track once it becomes too old. This brought my attention away from any conversation with my wife and I started to watch the chefs. First thing I saw was a chef accidently dumping a bowl of sushi fillings while getting it out of the under counter refrigerator. HE SCOOPED IT UP WITH HIS HAND OFF THE FLOOR AND BACK IN HIS BOWL! Watching the mostly student patrons busy with conversation with each other nobody had noticed this misstep. At this point I'm done eating and decide I'm just going to watch. Soon after the other chef accidently dumped a sushi plate just as he was going to set it on the track. It spilled onto the track-he scooped it back onto the plate and then set the scooped up sushi on the counter behind the track. The other chef had noticed this, glanced over once, and then went back to watching what he was doing. At that point I told my wife to stop eating and told her what had happened. We took a bet that there was no way that sushi that had been scooped off of the visibly dirty track would be put back onto the track after the spill. She lost the bet when the 2nd chef came over and just place it on the track as though nothing was wrong. He saw the first chef dump it and placed it on the track anyways. I've typed enough here to give you an idea of this evening's meal-there was even another thing that happen that was equally gross that I won't bore you with. The management at this restaurant seems well aware that most of his patrons are students who are too busy to notice the quality. This was just gross. On another note-most of these sushi-track places are pretty competitive with each other and the quality and variation of dish is similar. The prices here at Bluefin are pretty high compared with other sushi tracks. You end up taking more plates of sushi thus spending a lot more. Even with me stopping my meal way early and my wife soon after I still spent WAY more than I usually do at a sushi track. I understand that these places are bare-bones budget minded buffets but I do think that I don't have to eat food that has obviously been left out for a long period of time or has literally been dropped on the floor. I feel really lucky we didn't get sick from the sushi-I'm still really grossed out. If you end up going here watch the chefs. This would be one for the health department to inspect.
(1)Tana J.
This is one place I have gone over and over again and I really do enjoy there Sushi. Today though the Sushi Chef behind the counter got all pissed and made it very apparent he was when my order went in and that is un-acceptable too me. There food is good, there Sushi Chef, um no so much.
(3)ToniAnn M.
Yuk Yuk Yuk!! OK, if I were trying to stretch my dollar...... um never mind, I still wouldn't go back. The tuna tasted like it came from a can, the "fresh fish" was rubbery & dry, the rice did not hold together. It was all BAD BAD BAD! Cheap, yes. You get what you pay for here.
(1)CaLiLu H.
Sushi at Bluefin was expensive and although they looked pretty in presentation, it really lacked flavor. The service was a bit slow (we were seated for about ten minutes before they came to take our drink orders) and they failed to refill my tea even after I had asked them twice. Also, the server spilled my friend's drink all over her arm, but besides an apology they didn't comp the drink or even offer to replace her glass. I also noticed that the sushi chefs had pre-made rolls wrapped in plastic and unrolled them out when the plates on the conveyor belt were waning. This was a huge red flag that this sushi was not fresh. It also took a long time to request special orders because the servers ignored you and the chefs never looked your way. However, the saving grace of Bluefin from receiving only a 1 star review is that the restaurant is clean enough. As my rating says "meh I've experienced better" and I will not be back for mediocre sushi when I can take my business elsewhere for better quality and cheaper sushi.
(2)chelley L.
the two times i ate here was after 2pm. not a good idea. the first time i ate here, it was a bright and sunny day. and with all the windows around this area, the sun was brightly shining through the the windows perpendicular to the entrance. so what's the big deal? raw fish rolling around and round with the hot sun practically cooking the fish. doesn't sound appetizing to me. plus there wasn't alot to pick from and the sushi chef was busy doing who knows what, so i tried to order udon which they were out of so i settled for ramen which took about 20 minutes for it to finally come out. when i go out to eat ramen i dont expect to see the top ramen-type ramen noodles (you know, extra curly and pale-ish in color) so this was a first for me. however, the broth was a reddish spicey broth which was odd but for some reason i like it. there were a few chicken pieces floating around and underneath all that fun stuff was a poached egg... SUPRISE! man i love suprises... ooey gooey eggy suprises. from all the ramen houses i've been to, from san jose to los angeles, i could honestly say i've never had ramen quite like what i had here. it's not a bad thing.. i think i would have the ramen again one day... but then again i could buy a 10 cent package, mix some miso, throw in an egg and squirt in some rooster sauce at home and TA DOW. the first time i was here, i wasn't impressed because of the lack of sushi, however i had friends that wanted to try this place, so i went a second time just hoping things would be better. 2nd time is even worse! 5 sushi plates roll by me, a california roll with avocado on top, another california roll with eel on top, another california roll without a diguise. i don't think i've ever shared with the world how much i hate california rolls, and now you know. oh yeah another california roll had that spicey chili sauce John T. mentioned in his review... COME ON... i really really hate when restaurants use that stupid bottle of sweet-spicy-chili sauce because i have that same bottle in my fridge. yes, you too can own your own bottle of "sweet-chili dipping sauce for chicken" for the same price of the two drops they charge at restaurants. ok, i'm over it now... i'm also bitter because it took me forever to flag down mr. sushi chef to make me a spicey tuna roll, and he didn't make sure i wanted to order anything else, he just walked away real quick. damn you mr. sushi chef... you had me leaving the restaurant still hungry... and that rarely ever happens to me. one last piss off complaint. i like to sit and stare into my lunch dates' eyes. i feel more comfortable facing them to talk to them rather than sitting next to them. call me a retard if you want, i dont care but i am not coordinated to eat and turn my head and talk and look forward and eat and turn my head and talk, no no i'm sorry but i can't multi-task in that way. i wanted to sit at the area restricted for parties of 3 or more, but since it was just me and a friend, we couldn't sit there because its reserved. are you kidding me, its 2pm, i dont think a company lunch will occur anytime soon. ok, i'm over it now. thanks for reading.
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