Departure – Japanese
Perched high above the city, this sleek sanctuary invites diners on a bold culinary journey where modern design meets the vibrant energy of a bustling Asian metropolis. The air hums with sophistication as plates of jewel-toned sashimi and artfully rolled uramaki arrive alongside briny Northwest oysters and the bright, textural crunch of a traditional Burmese salad. The experience culminates in a theatrical feast centered around succulent whole-roasted duck, carved to share in an atmosphere that feels like a glamorous escape from the everyday.
525, Southwest Morrison Street, Portland, OR, 97204 https://departureportland.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM, 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Menu
December Duck Month
- Duck Dinner for Two - $120: Roasted Duck Pho, Cantonese 7-spice Roasted Duck, ground duck laab, sticky rice, cucumber, hoisin, mu shu pancakes Available at: dinner
- Whole Duck Dinner (3-4 Guests) - $200: Roasted Duck Pho, Cantonese 7-spice Roasted Duck, ground duck laab, sticky rice, cucumber, hoisin, mu shu pancakes Available at: dinner
Raw + Cured
- Northwest Oysters - $26: seasonal accoutrements Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nigiri - $9: daily fish, tsume, fresh wasabi Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kanpachi Sashimi - $26: coconut milk, lime, fish sauce, chinese celery, pickled mushrooms Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Uramaki - $29: asparagus, crab, daikon, cucumber, cilantro, basil Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Chumaki - $19: hearts of palm, pickled onion, fried shallot, cilantro, aji amarillo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Uramaki - $24: miso salmon, cream cheese, cucumber, fried garlic, okonomiyaki sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers & Salads
- Burmese Salad - $19: northwest chicory, cauliflower, dried cherries, toasted peanuts, sesame seeds, apples, fermented tea leaf vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sunomono - $18: english cucumber, daikon, wakame, sesame vinaigrette Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Departure Wings - $21: maple-herb glaze, crushed peanut, cucumber salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly - $22: grilled Carlton Farms bacon, chili-apple slaw, black pepper caramel Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger Bao - $18: house beef blend, american cheese, crispy shallot, secret sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Chive Cake - $14: crispy rice flour cake, garlic chive, sambal dipping sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $9: cool ranch spice, chili thread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Binchotan Grilled
- Grilled Octopus - $22: pickled blistered peppers, turmeric, golden milk Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yakiniku Skewers - $18: beef, zuke, crispy alliums Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kushiyaki Grilled Steak - $32: warm mushroom salad, waterfall vinaigrette Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maitake Mushrooms - $21: tamari glaze, calamansi goma, mint chimichurri Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Wagyu Ishiyaki
- Kobe Wagyu (Hyogo) - $240: 4oz served tableside on a hot stone Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takamori Wagyu (Kumamoto) - $140: 4oz served tableside on a hot stone Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- Motobu Wagyu (Okinawa) - $95: 4oz served tableside on a hot stone Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hokkaido Wagyu (Hokkaido) - $85: 4oz served tableside on a hot stone Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shodoshima Wagyu (Kagawa) - $160: 4oz served tableside on a hot stone Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
House Specialties
- King Salmon - $28: pan-roasted, sweet potato, sesame seeds, miso Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Scallops - $40: jok, bacon lardons, naam jim, slow poached egg Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels - $30: coconut lemongrass broth, baby bok choy, fresh herbs, fresno chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken - $28: crispy skin, karimu shichu, snap pea salad, persimmon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Duck Curry - $36: carina duck breast, baby rainbow carrots, gold kiwi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
From the Wok & Sides
- Gai Lan - $14: black vinegar, sesame oil, shaoxing, shoyu, chili oil Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kimchi Fried Rice - $15: soft boiled egg, sesame, nori, fresno chili Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Rice - $15: roast garlic, garlic chives, crispy garlic, black garlic mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Garlic Noodles - $17: egg noodles, gochujang, snap peas, ginger, scallion, chili crisp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fingerling Potatoes - $14: miso furikake, silken tofu Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Koshihikari Tots - $13: crispy sushi rice, whipped tamari Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Yuzu Cheesecake - $14: white chocolate ganache, kiwi, raspberry coulis Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Chocolate Mousse - $16: milk & dark chocolate, coffee creme
- Ice Cream Sandwich - $15: oat milk gelato, chocolate chip cookie, sesame seeds, red miso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mango Pineapple Cake - $13: coconut cake, passion fruit glaze, spiced pineapple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Flourless Chocolate Torte - $13: ginger, gelato, seven spice crumble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Seasonal Sorbet - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Beverages
- Tasho Macho Cocktail - $17: Thai Chili Infused Vodka, Thai Basil, Fresh Citrus, Ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Lucky #7 Cocktail - $19: Duck Fat Washed Trail's End Bourbon, 7-Spice Syrup, House Bitters
- Kirin Ichiban Lager - $7: Japan Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Mocktail #1 - $13: Pomegranate, Lemon, Orange, Fever Tree Ginger Beer, Cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Yuho 'Eternal Embers' Junmai Sake - $15: Glass Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
Restaurants near Departure
- Rollin' Fresh — Japanese
- Hachi — Japanese
- Tanaka — Japanese
- Shigezo — Japanese
- Sensei Sushi Bar & Grill — Japanese
- The House of Ramen — Japanese
- Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya — Japanese
- Hamono Sushi — Japanese
- Behind the Museum Café — Japanese
- Masu — Japanese
- Boke Bowl — Japanese
- Mio Sushi — Japanese
