Tanaka – Japanese
Tanaka reimagines the art of the Japanese sandwich, where golden-fried cutlets are nestled between pillowy slices of milk bread to create a perfect harmony of crunch and softness. The vibrant space hums with the energy of a modern Tokyo cafe, offering a masterclass in texture through everything from the classic snap of a pork katsu to the delicate, savory layers of a soft-scrambled egg sando. Every bite feels like a playful yet sophisticated celebration of comfort food, inviting guests to linger over crispy katsu nuggets and artisanal creations that elevate the humble sandwich into a culinary destination.
1155, Southwest Morrison Street, Portland, OR, 97205 +15039143326 https://www.tanakakatsusando.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, south-beach, renal, tlc, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Katsu Sandos
Choice of: Classic or Spicy Sauce
- Pork Katsu Sando - $14: Pork Loin Katsu, Cabbage, Kewpie Mayo, Tanaka Katsu Sauce, Milk Bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Egg Sando - $15: Chicken Breast Katsu, Yuzu Egg Salad, Cabbage, Kewpie Mayo, Milk Bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Sando - $14: Chicken Breast Katsu, Kale Slaw, Shishito Ranch, Milk Bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Katsu Sando - $15: Shrimp Katsu, Cabbage, Kewpie Mayo, Milk Bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Katsu Sando - $14: Crispy Potato Patty, Kale Slaw, Shishito Ranch, Milk Bread Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Katsu Sando - $14: Tofu Katsu, Cabbage, Kewpie Mayo, Tanaka Katsu Sauce, Milk Bread Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialty Sandos
- Breakfast Sando - $11: Choice of Bacon or Sausage Egg, American Cheese, Mayo, Milk Bread Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Smoked Pulled Pork Sando - $14: Smoked Pulled Pork, American Cheese, Kale Slaw, Curry Gravy, Tanaka Katsu Sauce, Milk Bread Available at: dinner, lunch
Nuggets & Salad
- Katsu Nuggets (Small) - $7: Chicken Katsu Nuggets with your Choice of Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Katsu Nuggets (Large) - $9: Chicken Katsu Nuggets with your Choice of Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Caesar - $11: Chicken Breast Katsu, Green Leaf Lettuce, Miso Caesar, Milk Bread Croutons, Parmesan, Lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Miso Tomato Soup - $7: Cup of Miso Tomato Soup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries - $5: Crispy French Fries with Curry Aioli Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dirty Fries - $10: Smoked Pulled Pork, Curry Sauce, American Cheese, Fried Shishito, Cilantro, Togarashi Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale Slaw - $4: Green Cabbage, Kale, Red Onion, Cilantro, Korean Chile Dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Salad - $5: Egg, Kewpie Mayo, Yuzu, Green Onion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: lunch
- Tanaka Combo - $6: Make any Sando or Katsu Nuggets a combo with your choice of one side and a fountain beverage Available at: dinner, lunch
Sauces
- Tanaka Katsu Sauce - $0.5
- Spicy Tanaka Katsu Sauce - $0.5
- Karashi Honey Mustard - $0.5
- Shishito Ranch - $0.5
- Curry Aioli - $0.5
Restaurants near Tanaka
- Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya — Japanese
- Behind the Museum Café — Japanese
- Shigezo — Japanese
- Mio Sushi — Japanese
- Rollin' Fresh — Japanese
- Hamono Sushi — Japanese
- Hachi — Japanese
- Masu — Japanese
- Departure — Japanese
- Sensei Sushi Bar & Grill — Japanese
- The House of Ramen — Japanese
- Takibi — Japanese
