Portland Men’s Guide : review

“Inspired by the Japanese izakaya concept,Yakuza is a true food-lover’s bar, and their burger is Portland Monthly’s 2009 favorite. But it’s the hidden treasures like Hamachi and Pork Cheek that make you wonder how a nation’s pub food could be this mouthwatering. And  if their drink list doesn’t blow your mind, make sure you still have a pulse…”

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Travel Portland : Parent and Child spooky sites.

For dinner, check out Yakuza Lounge (yakuzalounge.com), a chic, laid-back Japanese joint 15 minutes away. They host a “kids’ happy hour” three nights a week.

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4th Annual Fox Chase Block Party

Monday, September 10th 6:00pm – 9:00pm Northeast 30th & Killingsworth

Come enjoy complimentary bites from your favorite NE Restaurants:
Yakuza / DOC / Autentica / Cocotte

Discover great gift ideas and self-enhancement services from the wide array of business on the block:
Half Pint Vintage / Red Fox Vintage / The People’s Yoga / Roots Salon / Troolie Cards + Gifts
Milagros Kids Boutique / Robots Love Cupcakes

PLUS guests will enjoy a LIVE MUSIC set by Portland’s Purse Candy
Great Food, Drink, Music & FUN for all ages!

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My Houzz: Mixed-Use Oregon Home Serves and Charms

Dayna McErlean’s seven-year remodeling project transformed a debilitated Portland, Oregon, building into a vibrant multiuse project. Drawing on her childhood and inspired by her hands-on, creative family, McErlean created four dynamic spaces — the Yakuza Lounge (a food lover’s Japanese pub), an upstairs living space, a gorgeous garden and deck area, and a cabin for rent. Working with a carefully chosen team of building consultants, McErlean also incorporated a green roof and a water reclamation system. Now, nearly a decade later, her converted home in the city’s Alberta Arts District, is at the heart of a thriving creative community.

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YAKUZA PATIO + PFA THURSDAY AUGUST 23

Please join Yakuza executive chef David Gaspar de Alba along with general manager and sake girl extraordinaire Kyle Lovell for an intimate outdoor dinner in partnership with Portland Food Adventures.

Enjoy 6 courses of modern Japanese fare paired with hand-crafted house cocktails, beautiful sakes and wines, served al fresco in Yakuza’s lush Japanese garden setting for just $125 per person.

As an added bonus, you’ll hear directly from David and Kyle about their approach to sourcing, planning and preparing Yakuza’s eclectic izakaya food and beverage menu.

David and Kyle, along with owner Dayna McErlean, have also reached out to their favorite Portland businesses – including Uno Mas (coming soon from our friend and neighbors at Autentica), Central Bar/Lounge, Torta-landia, Sweedeedee, DOC and The Kuza Garden Cabin – and each are generously providing gift certificates for all Portland Food Adventure guests. Enjoy a fantastic meal, great conversation, in a beautiful setting, and take home a packet of $60 in gift certificates to redeem at your convenience.

Seating for this event is limited. Please click here to reserve your spot for 6:30pm on Thursday April 23. We look forward to seeing you then!

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Travel Portland – Yakuza

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Celebrate Father’s Day at Yakuza

This Sunday June 17 – 5pm

For just $35 Dad’s enjoy:
• Special Yakuza Burger topped with Tempura Pork Belly, Pimento Cheese & Bone Marrow Aioli
• Icy cold Sapporo Draft
• Straight-razor shave from Rook’s Barbershop
• Relaxing soak in our outdoor hot tub

Childcare available for $10 extra at our Kids Crafting Studio next door.

To view the complete Yakuza Lounge menu click here.
Reservations: 503 450 0893 or kyle@yakuzalounge.com

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Monocle – Kuza Cabin

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Noon til Night: May 13 is all about Moms at Yakuza Lounge

Join us on Sunday May 13th as Yakuza celebrates Mother’s Day with 3-course menu options for both brunch and dinner.

mothesday at yakuza

Brunch 11am-1pm $35 Adults/$15 Kids

It’s Sunday Parkways in NE, and Yakuza is right on the route. Stop in for our reservation only brunch, featuring 3 tantalizing courses complemented by your choice of Blood Orange Mimosa or Kimchi Bloody Mary, plus fresh juice & coffee for the grownups. Courses include an array of Fresh Fruit with lavender syrup; Traditional or Salmon Benedict; and Baked French Toast stuffed with pear and bacon, and topped with spiced sweet mascarpone. Kids 12 & under enjoy their own 3-course menu including Egg Scramble with fresh juice spritzer and milk. Vegetarian options are available upon reservation request. Be sure to bring a suit and towel too! Our outdoor soaking tub will be open for your enjoyment til 2pm.

Dinner: 5pm – 10pm

$75 Retreat Package for Moms / $6 Kids / Dads Regular Menu Pricing

Yakuza re-opens at 5pm for an indulgent Mother’s Day Evening Retreat. Moms enjoy a relaxing 20-minute chair massage, hand-crafted cocktail of their choice and 3 delectable courses from our Salads, Plates and Rolls Menu. Try the Kale Salad, Seared Miso Cod, or the legendary Yakuza Burger along with our Really Spicy, Salmon Avocado or Pear Jalapeno Rolls. Top it off with a post-meal relaxing soak in the garden’s soaking tub. Dads order from the regular dinner & drinks menu; Kid’s Happy Hour will be served next door at the Milagro’s Kid Zone where our art teachers will lead a craft project (art supplies and materials provided by our good friends at Troolie) and look after your little ones while you soak it up. Childcare is included in the price of mom’s package (plus $10 for each additional child). Reservations are a must for childcare and massage.

For Mothers Day Reservations or more info please contact kyle@yakuzalounge.com or call (503) 450-0893.

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Finder – Yakuza spot

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