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, gluten-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, soy-free
Diet fit at Departure
Dairy-Free at Departure
Departure in Portland has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Motobu Wagyu (Okinawa), Takamori Wagyu (Kumamoto) and Mussels. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Departure
Departure in Portland has 11 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Motobu Wagyu (Okinawa), Takamori Wagyu (Kumamoto) and Mussels. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Departure
Departure in Portland has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Edamame, Koshihikari Tots and Garlic Chive Cake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Departure
Departure in Portland has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Sorbet, Sunomono and King Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Departure
Departure in Portland has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Grilled Octopus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Departure
Departure in Portland has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Red Duck Curry and Grilled Octopus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Departure
Departure in Portland has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Chumaki, Burmese Salad and Maitake Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Departure
Departure in Portland has 15 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Edamame, Chocolate Mousse and Mango Pineapple Cake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Departure
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Yakiniku Skewers | 0 g | 58.2 g |
| Duck Dinner for Two | 136.2 g | 43.2 g |
| Whole Duck Dinner (3-4 Guests) | 121.1 g | 42.7 g |
| Kimchi Fried Rice | 31.4 g | 29.2 g |
| Cheeseburger Bao | 28.9 g | 25.5 g |
| Salmon Uramaki | 0 g | 24 g |
| Sunomono | 8 g | 24 g |
| Burmese Salad | 108.7 g | 23 g |
| King Salmon | 0 g | 23 g |
| Red Duck Curry | 13.6 g | 22.9 g |
| Mussels | 26.3 g | 22.5 g |
| Grilled Octopus | 0.1 g | 21 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nigiri - $9: daily fish, tsume, fresh wasabi Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kanpachi Sashimi - $26: coconut milk, lime, fish sauce, chinese celery, pickled mushrooms Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Uramaki - $29: asparagus, crab, daikon, cucumber, cilantro, basil Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Chumaki - $19: hearts of palm, pickled onion, fried shallot, cilantro, aji amarillo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Uramaki - $24: miso salmon, cream cheese, cucumber, fried garlic, okonomiyaki sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sunomono - $18: english cucumber, daikon, wakame, sesame vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb 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: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $9: cool ranch spice, chili thread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yakiniku Skewers - $18: beef, zuke, crispy alliums Dietary tags: South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kushiyaki Grilled Steak - $32: warm mushroom salad, waterfall vinaigrette Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maitake Mushrooms - $21: tamari glaze, calamansi goma, mint chimichurri Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Wagyu Ishiyaki
- Kobe Wagyu (Hyogo) - $240: 4oz served tableside on a hot stone Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takamori Wagyu (Kumamoto) - $140: 4oz served tableside on a hot stone Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- Motobu Wagyu (Okinawa) - $95: 4oz served tableside on a hot stone Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hokkaido Wagyu (Hokkaido) - $85: 4oz served tableside on a hot stone Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shodoshima Wagyu (Kagawa) - $160: 4oz served tableside on a hot stone Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
House Specialties
- King Salmon - $28: pan-roasted, sweet potato, sesame seeds, miso Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Scallops - $40: jok, bacon lardons, naam jim, slow poached egg Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels - $30: coconut lemongrass broth, baby bok choy, fresh herbs, fresno chili Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken - $28: crispy skin, karimu shichu, snap pea salad, persimmon vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Duck Curry - $36: carina duck breast, baby rainbow carrots, gold kiwi Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy 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: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Rice - $15: roast garlic, garlic chives, crispy garlic, black garlic mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Garlic Noodles - $17: egg noodles, gochujang, snap peas, ginger, scallion, chili crisp Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, 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: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Koshihikari Tots - $13: crispy sushi rice, whipped tamari Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Yuzu Cheesecake - $14: white chocolate ganache, kiwi, raspberry coulis Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Chocolate Mousse - $16: milk & dark chocolate, coffee creme Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Ice Cream Sandwich - $15: oat milk gelato, chocolate chip cookie, sesame seeds, red miso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mango Pineapple Cake - $13: coconut cake, passion fruit glaze, spiced pineapple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Flourless Chocolate Torte - $13: ginger, gelato, seven spice crumble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Seasonal Sorbet - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, 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, Low-Sodium, Renal
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions about Departure
- Is Departure dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Departure has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Motobu Wagyu (Okinawa), Takamori Wagyu (Kumamoto) and Mussels.
- What can I eat at Departure on a dairy-free diet?
- Motobu Wagyu (Okinawa), Takamori Wagyu (Kumamoto) and Mussels carry the dairy-free tag, out of 16 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Departure have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Avocado Chumaki and Burmese Salad.
- Is Departure gluten-free?
- 11 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Departure?
- Yakiniku Skewers, at roughly 58.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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