Tanaka
678 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR
Crema's Take
“Tanaka is a warmly welcoming Japanese sandwich spot in Portland where freshly made milk bread and inventive fillings—think katsu, egg salad, and shrimp—steal the show, though their curry deserves equal attention. Beyond the exceptional sandos, the clean, polished atmosphere and genuinely kind staff make it an ideal gathering place for leisurely brunches, whether you're lingering solo with a strawberry matcha latte or sharing small bites with friends.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
This place has absolutely delicious sandwiches!!! The dirty fries were amazing too. I'll definitely be asking for extra egg salad because that stuff was soooo good! I can't wait to go back.
Got the chicken and the pork katsu sandwiches for our train ride. Even after sitting in our bags for a couple of hours, both were delicious even if they weren’t crispy anymore. Got extra sauce as others have advised and it was not truly necessary (but it was nice!) Tonkatsu…
Cute brunch spot for Japanese sandos and curry. I actually liked the curry more than the katsu sando. The katsu in the sando tasted more dry, and the bread wasn't traditional milk bread. Curry had better balance of flavors. Service was friendly, and prices were reasonable.
Finally got to try Tanaka for a girl's lunch! We tried a little bit of so many things and enjoyed it all! Breakfast sando with bacon on freshly made milk bread, iced strawberry matcha latte, ube & Yuzu donuts, a curry bun, and fries! It was all delicious and I can't wait to go…
Awesome experience! The atmosphere of this restaurant was great, everything felt very clean and well taken care of, and the staff were so polite and welcoming. I ordered the Ebi sando and it was delicious, the texture of the fried shrimp, cabbage, and bread were great. I also…
Crema Reviews
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