Janken Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Janken, a trendy and upscale Cocktail Bar blending Japanese and Korean cuisines. Located in Portland, Oregon, Janken offers a mix of traditional and creative dishes with Pescatarian options. The restaurant provides a unique dining experience with a beautiful ambiance, including a central blossom tree, gender-neutral restrooms, and outdoor seating.
From customer reviews, standout dishes include the Steak Tartare with milk toast, the Grilled Ribeye with chimichurri, and the A5 Wagyu fried rice. The drinks, such as the Litchi Martini and Pineapple Express, are also highly recommended. While some dishes may fall short of premium pricing expectations, Janken excels in service and atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for special occasions. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner or a gathering with friends, Janken offers a memorable dining experience.
NIGIRI + SASHIMI
CHEFS CHOICE NIGIRI
CHEFS CHOICE SASHIMI
TORO
fatty tuna
CHUTORO
medium fatty tuna
SHIMA AJI
striped jack
HIRAMASA KOMBUJIME
king fish
MADAI
red sea bream
MAGURO
tuna
SAKE
king salmon
HAMACHI
yellowtail
KANPACHI
amberjack
HOTATE
scallop
UNAGI
fresh water eel
IKURA
salmon roe
UNI
sea urchin
WAGYU
japanese a wagyu
MAGURO FOIE GRAS
foie gras, truffle,+ tare
A WAGYU TEMAKI
a wagyu tartare, uni, + kaluga gold caviar
HOKKAIDO
hotate, uni,+ crispy nori
ABURI SAKE
torched salmon belly,+ fresh truffle
ABURI AMA EBI
spot shrimp, lemon creme fraiche,+ kaluga gold caviar
SPECIALTY NIGIRI
MAKIMONO
TRUFFLE TUNA
kani tempura, white truffle, + lemon creme fraiche
SHRIMP TEMPURA
cucumber, kinpira gobo,+ wasabi aioli
BULGOGI MAKI
scallion tempura, fresno,+ shiso leaf
DYNAMITE
king salmon, fresh crab,+ shiso
SPICY YELLOWTAIL
kizami wasabi, avocado, + serrano
VEGGIE MAKI
asparagus, shibazuke, avocado, + pickled radish
NEGI TORO
bluefin tuna,+ scallion
SOFT-SHELL CRAB
tobiko, kimchi remoulade, + pickled shallot
KING SALMON
king salmon, shrimp tempura, black tobiko,+ kaiware
DRAGON MAKI
shrimp tempura, eel, avocado, + bonito flakes
SALMON TACOS
ume emulsion, ikura,+ avocado
CAVIAR CONE
shrimp tartare, kaluga gold caviar, + kizami wasabi $ per
NASHI SALAD
asian pear dressing, heirloom tomato, root chips
SCALLOP + UNI CRUDO
blood orange ponzu, chili oil, toasted spice
KANPACHI CRUDO
compressed watermelon, nuoc cham vinaigrette,+ chervil
TRUFFLE SALMON CARPACCIO
foie gras, white truffle oil, + crispy garlic
STEAK TARTARE
braised mushroom, truffle aioli,+ milk bread toast
HAMACHI CRISPY RICE
yuzu kosho, ponzu,+ avocado
LOBSTER ROLLS
maine lobster, milk bread bun,+ kimchi remoulade
CRISPY NOODLE SALAD
crispy egg noodles, cabbage, + kimchi soy
COLD
HOT
EDAMAME
sea salt
SPICY WOK EDAMAME
chili garlic,+ crispy shallots
MISO SOUP
wakame, tofu,+ scallion
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
kimchi vinaigrette
FRIED GREEN BEANS
spicy tare, bonito,+ ground sesame seeds
BONE MARROW
braised wagyu short rib, caramelized onion,+ pickled green apple
CHARRED CORN
creamed corn, dry miso, negi, + cotija cheese
MUSHROOM BAO BUNS
maitake, truffle,+ pickled onions
WAGYU GYOZA
chili ponzu
GARLIC WOK MUSSELS
garlic hoisin,+ fried bao buns
CRISPY PRAWNS
pickled fresno, cilantro,+ sour dashi
YANGNYUM CHICKEN
korean sweet & spicy sauce, peanuts,+ pickled daikon
PORK STICKY RIBS
chili hoisin
KUROBUTA CAULIFLOWER
kurobuta bacon,+ pickled serrano peppers
SRF PORK BELLY
rum compressed pineapple, black garlic tare,+ radish
ROYAL SIBERIAN
latkes, blinis, creme fraiche, quail eggs, asian pear, caper,+ onion
KALUGA GOLD
latkes, blinis, creme fraiche, quail eggs, asian pear, caper,+ onion
DIAMOND OSETRA
latkes, blinis, creme fraiche, quail eggs, asian pear, caper,+ onion
CAVIAR
SEA
MISO BLACK COD
citrus miso,+ crispy leeks
SEARED SCALLOPS
hokkaido scallops, black garlic,+ shiso
SEARED SALMON
dashi, spinach,+ hon shimeji mushrooms
OCTOPUS TERIYAKI
kabocha puree,+ gochujang teriyaki
HOT SHELLFISH PLATTER
lobster, shrimp, scallops, oysters,+ shiso ponzu butter
A WAGYU HOT STONE
fresh wasabi, pickled onion, cucumber,+ ponzu
SMOKED WAGYU SHORT RIB
kimchi, pickles,+ ssamjang
PEKING DUCK
scallion, cucumber, hoisin, + pancake
SPICED LAMB
toasted spice, onion ponzu, + broccolini
OZ GRILLED RIBEYE
shiso chimichurri, pickled onion, + japanese herbs
OZ JAPANESE COULOTTE
a wagyu, korean pickled onion, shiso chimichurri,+ japanese herbs
OZ JAPANESE FILET
a wagyu, korean pickled onion, shiso chimichurri,+ japanese herbs
LAND
DESSERT
DUBAI TO JANKEN
white chocolate, kataifi,+ matcha jam limited quantity available, $ per
BERRY CHEESECAKE
graham crumble,+ k gold
BINGSU
korean snow, condensed milk, strawberry, + cookie crumb
UBE CREME BRULEE
coconut cream,+ coral tuile
SEOUL SPRING ROLLS
white chocolate mousse, nuts,+ miso caramel
SUSHI ICE CREAM
vanilla ice cream, rice krispies,+ chocolate sauce
CHOCOLATE BAR CAKE
caramelia cremoux, k gold,+ vanilla ice cream
JAPANESE MATCHA TIRAMISU
lady fingers, rum mascarpone cream,+ japanese matcha
SORBET
PINEAPPLE EXPRESS
grilled pineapple infused mezcal, cointreau, cane syrup, cardamom bitters,+ lemon juice
DOWN THE BAIJIU
toki whisky, bergamont liqueur, miso syrup, ming river baijiu, + angostura bitters
THE MARIGOLD HOTEL
asian pear vodka, jasmine tea, lemon, agave, peychauds bitters, + almond makgeolli foam
RYE OF THE RISING SUN
anko infused rye, sherry, averna amaro,+ ceremonial matcha-orange bitters
NIGHT OWL
espresso tequila, espresso, baileys, kahlua, + frangelico
LITCHI MARTINI
vodka, lychee puree, lime, soho liqueur,+ yuzu
DIRTY LOTUS
vodka, pickled lotus root, + vermouth
DASHI DRIFT
dark rum, sour dashi mint syrup, creme de banane,+ egg white
WHITE JUNIPER
gin, luxardo, lillet blanc, ultra dry jumai sake,+ lemon yuzu bitters
WINTERFELL
merlot, all spice dram, combier, cranberry, + cinnamon
FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING
tequila, strawberry, macca, fig balsamic,+ kombucha