Mackerel nigiri at Nimblefish. | Nick Woo/Eater Portland The places in Portland for standout nigiri and rolls As a city with ample access to high-quality fish and nationally celebrated Japanese food, Portland knows its way around some sushi. Still, the sushi scene in Portland has continued to improve over the last few years, from exciting and affordable additions like Fish & Rice and Yoshi’s to nationally recognized staples like Zilla Sake and Nimblefish. Below, find exceptional spots to devour tuna-draped nigiri, swirls of salmon maki, and ultra-creamy slabs of scallop sashimi, either in a lively dining room or on an al fresco patio. Some are old-school favorites for sushi bento and conveyor belt rolls; others are new kids on the block incorporating nontraditional ingredients. But all of them have their place in the city’s larger sushi scene. For more Japanese food, check out our ramen, izakaya, or broader Japanese cuisine maps.