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: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, low-carb, vegan, gluten-free, keto, pescatarian, low-fat, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, volumetrics, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, sirtfood, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Pork Katsu Sando - $14: Pork Loin Katsu, Cabbage, Kewpie Mayo, Tanaka Katsu Sauce, Milk Bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken & Egg Sando - $15: Chicken Breast Katsu, Yuzu Egg Salad, Cabbage, Kewpie Mayo, Milk Bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Katsu Sando - $14: Chicken Breast Katsu, Kale Slaw, Shishito Ranch, Milk Bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Katsu Sando - $15: Shrimp Katsu, Cabbage, Kewpie Mayo, Milk Bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Potato Katsu Sando - $14: Crispy Potato Patty, Kale Slaw, Shishito Ranch, Milk Bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Tofu Katsu Sando - $14: Tofu Katsu, Cabbage, Kewpie Mayo, Tanaka Katsu Sauce, Milk Bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Breakfast Sando - $11: Choice of Bacon or Sausage Egg, American Cheese, Mayo, Milk Bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Smoked Pulled Pork Sando - $14: Smoked Pulled Pork, American Cheese, Kale Slaw, Curry Gravy, Tanaka Katsu Sauce, Milk Bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Katsu Nuggets (Small) - $7: Chicken Katsu Nuggets with your Choice of Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Katsu Nuggets (Large) - $9: Chicken Katsu Nuggets with your Choice of Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Katsu Caesar - $11: Chicken Breast Katsu, Green Leaf Lettuce, Miso Caesar, Milk Bread Croutons, Parmesan, Lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Miso Tomato Soup - $7: Cup of Miso Tomato Soup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Fries - $5: Crispy French Fries with Curry Aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Dirty Fries - $10: Smoked Pulled Pork, Curry Sauce, American Cheese, Fried Shishito, Cilantro, Togarashi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Kale Slaw - $4: Green Cabbage, Kale, Red Onion, Cilantro, Korean Chile Dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan
- Egg Salad - $5: Egg, Kewpie Mayo, Yuzu, Green Onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins
- Tanaka Combo - $6: Make any Sando or Katsu Nuggets a combo with your choice of one side and a fountain beverage
- Tanaka Katsu Sauce - $0.5
- Spicy Tanaka Katsu Sauce - $0.5
- Karashi Honey Mustard - $0.5
- Shishito Ranch - $0.5
- Curry Aioli - $0.5