Reviews Bluehour

Wow! This was my first time at a place like this. It’s a Korean/Japanese fusion restaurant. The food was amazing. The atmosphere was so romantic and beautiful. Our server was so nice and knowledgeable about everything. Keep in mind, it is very pricey, but the presentation of all their food and drinks is phenomenal. Definitely not only paying for food, but the experience as well.

Would be 5 stars if it was priced a little more reasonably. I can't begrudge them too much as the service is absolutely outstanding and they've created a great atmosphere. However, the food still feels a tad overpriced for what it is. Also, there are several dishes where they try to get a little too fancy and it doesn't improve the dish (though it makes for good presentation). Service - 5 stars: My wife and I came here for dinner on a Friday night with a reservation. We were seated right away and actually arrived with about 15 minutes left for happy hour. Our server came to us quickly to see if we wanted to sneak in any orders on the happy hour menu which was very nice and definitely stood out. They were amazing at checking in on us for drinks, refills, clearing plates, and seeing if they could get us anything. I know some might not appreciate this, but I thought it was great and we never had to flag anyone down. Our server was also very familiar with the full menu and made some great recommendations. Food - 4-5 stars (depending on the dish): We started off with the Salmon Tacos which were fantastic. Probably one of my favorite dishes we had all night. Great balance of flavors. They were fresh and bright with a great mix of textures. We followed up the tacos with a half dozen oysters. We both love oysters and these were great quality. I forget what they were but the stand out part of the oysters was the wasabi cocktail sauce and green apple mignonette. We got a selection of Nigiri which was some of the best quality fish we've found in Portland (and we've been looking for the best fish here for over 2 years). The only down side of the Nigiri was how many toppings they added. They didn't really add much and would have enjoyed just the fish undressed. They use real fresh wasabi which always adds to the flavor. ABURI SAKE NIGIRI (torched salmon belly w/ truffle): Amazing cut of Salmon but the truffle didn't add much. It wasn't bad with it, but for the price I would have preferred just the salmon. WAGU NIGIRI: Not the best Wagyu I've had but they did a good job on the sear. The fold leaf on top didn't add anything aside from make for a cool picture. SAKE NIGIRI: We enjoyed the salmon so much we wanted to try it undressed. They still insisted on putting a dab of some sauce on top. I don't recall what it was, but would have liked it better without it. We also ordered the CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS (kimchi vinaigrette). We really like the gochujang brussels sprouts from South Park and thought this might be similar. While definitely a little different flavor, the cook on these was excellent and the flavor was less overpowering than the gochujang ones from South Park. Very enjoyable and I would recommend them. For our main course we shared the King Crab Fried Rice (I think it was a special). Overall it was quite good, however I don't think the king crab actually added a lot to it. The dish as a whole had a lot of flavor and the king crab just felt like an afterthought instead of being incorporated in with the balance of everything else. We still enjoyed it but wouldn't order it again. For dessert they gave us their SUSHI ICE CREAM as it was our anniversary. It was pretty good but nothing all that amazing. It was basically a rice crispy treat wrapped ice cream. It was good, but I wouldn't choose it. We also ordered the DARK CHOCOLATE MELTDOWN CAKE. It was very rich and great if you love chocolate. I could have used a tiny bit more ice cream with it, but that's just personal preference. Drinks - 4-5 stars: Another case of pricing vs quality. I started off with the WHAT’S THE MATCHA. Great drink and very refreshing. A little overpriced normally but I got it off the happy hour menu so I felt it was worth it. It was like a very elevated gin and tonic. After that we mainly drank Sake. We are big fans of Dassai sake (23, 39, or 45). This was the first time we'd seen a Dassai Nigori so we got a bottle after tasting a glass. If you ever want to bring a bottle be prepared for a ~$50 corkage fee.

We ordered Dynamite, chef’s special nigiri, dassai 39, nightshade, Tokyo fashion,Seoul, maguro foie gras, kimchee fried rice, kfc, pork sticky ribs, 10 oz grilled ribeye, Hamachi crudo, creme brulee, bingsu. All the dishes tasted perfect. Kimchi fried rice could have been better. The staff was very welcoming and greeted well. This was one of my favourite fine dining experiences in Portland. Ambience was just perfect and we found the parking quickly too. Very well maintained restaurant😍😍

The price wasn’t worth it for the amount of food we get. We keep ordering more food and we were still hungry lol. The servers were really attentive and nice. They always make sure our water is filled. The sushi were okay (not the best I had). They gave us free mochi dessert for our anniversary gift.

This was an amazing meal. It’s probably 4.5 stars but since that’s not an option, we’re bumping it up to 5. The ambience is spectacular. The service was almost perfect. The food was immaculate with the exception of the hamachi crispy rice, which was a little too fishy for us. They also forgot our Peking duck, but we were pretty full anyway so it wasn’t a big deal. It’s pricey, but sometimes you get what you pay for. The sticky ribs, mushroom tempura, and king crab were all to die for.

JANKY VENTILATION & VALUE Thank goodness you can get a small discount on this INCREDIBLE food from 5-6 for their happy hour. The grub on the HH menu and discounted cocktails can get some full bellies for a fair price, but we came for the main event and let ourselves indulge in the amazing menu. COCKTAILS Top notch in quality, but $21 for a cocktail is INSANE. I loved the presentation for the old fashioned and the Pineapple Express. Very fun! STUFFY DINING ROOM We sat their sweating in our nice window seat wondering why a “high-end” restaurant hasn’t figured out how to maintain a comfortable temperature or reasonable amount of ventilation in their dining room. The tables next to us also noted being uncomfortable and it added a degree of unpleasantry to our evening we hadn’t expected. OVERPRICED DISHES Some of the plates are reasonableish in price, but many are ridiculously expensive with little to show for it. The half duck for $65 is silly, but it’s perfectly prepared and makes this duck-hesitant diner wanting more at a lower price point. HIGHLIGHTS Special King Crab Fried Rice: Sort of a dol sot situation and we loved the crispy rice. The amount of crab in our dish was sparse IMO. Brussels Sprouts were unique and delicious. I would not order the softshell crab bao again. Will we be back? Maybe…

My dining experience at Janken was exceptional from start to finish. The ambiance drew me in with its captivating warmth, while the impeccable service made the evening extraordinary. The meat was cooked to perfection, the sushi rolls, steak tartare, lobster rolls, and desserts, were all absolutely exquisite. The kanpachi crudo and ribs were both exceptional highlights. Without a doubt, highly recommended.

Our experience at this restaurant was absolutely phenomenal. From the outstanding service to the exceptional food and drinks, every aspect was top-notch. The ambiance only enhanced our enjoyment. We're already planning our next visit and highly recommend it to anyone seeking a fantastic dining experience in Portland. Truly, it's hard to put into words just how wonderful everything was.