Nimblefish Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Nimblefish, an intimate culinary gem located at 1524 SE 20th Ave, Portland, OR. This restaurant specializes in Edomae-style sushi, offering a menu that shines with the essence of fresh, high-quality seafood.
The nigiri selections feature a tantalizing lineup, including Sake Nigiri, Tako Nigiri, and the luxurious Toro Nigiri. Each piece is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship and premium ingredients. Patrons rave about the sashimi options as well, with highlights like Smoked Sake Sashimi and Maguro Sashimi capturing the unique flavors of their fresh catch.
Accompanying the sushi is a selection of seaweed salads, including variations topped with crab or scallops, balancing freshness with vibrant taste. Guests have described their experiences as not only delicious but also educational, thanks to the knowledgeable staff that share insights on each dish. At Nimblefish, every meal is a thoughtful celebration of seafood, promising a memorable dining experience.
Salads
Seaweed Salad
Mixed seaweed and cucumber salad.
Seaweed Salad with Tako
Mixed seaweed and cucumber and boiled octopus.
Seaweed Salad with Kani
Mixed seaweed and cucumber with king crab.
Seaweed Salad with Hotate
Mixed seaweed and cucumber with scallop.
Albacore Nigiri
1 piece. Pacific northwest albacore tuna.
Hotate Nigiri
1 piece. Hokkaido scallop.
Sake Nigiri
1 piece. Salmon salt and vinegar cured.
Smoked Sake Nigiri
1 piece. House cured and smoked salmon.
Maguro Nigiri
1 piece. Shoyu marinated big eye tuna from Hawaii.
Tako Nigiri
1 piece. Boiled octopus from spain.
Saba Nigiri
1 piece. Salt and vinegar cured Norwegian mackerel.
Akami Nigiri
1 piece. Boston. Wild lean bluefin tuna.
Toro Nigiri
1 piece. Boston. Wild fatty bluefin tuna.
Chutoro Nigiri
1 piece. Boston. Wild medium fatty bluefin tuna.
Kanpachi Nigiri
1 piece. Amberjack sushi.
Nigiri
Sashimi
Albacore Sashimi
Oregon albacore.
Maguro Sashimi
Big eye tuna sashimi.
Saba Sashimi
Norwegian mackerel.
Sake Sashimi
Atlantic salmon.
Hotate Sashimi
Hokkaido scallop.
Smoked Sake Sashimi
House smoked salmon.
Akami Sashimi
Boston. Wild lean bluefin tuna.
Toro Sashimi
Boston. Wild lean bluefin tuna.
Chutoro Sashimi
Boston. Wild medium lean bluefin tuna.
Kanpachi Sashimi
Amberjack from hawaii.
Tako Sashimi
Boiled japanese octopus.
Salmon Skin Maki
8 pieces. Crispy salmon skin, cucumber, yamagobo, kaiware and katsuo bushi.
Spicy Tuna Maki
8 pieces. Spiced tuna, cucumber, kaiware and yamagobo.
Kani Maki
King crab, nimble sauce, negi and cucumber.
Big Tuna Maki
6 pieces. Maguro, king crab, ikura and scallion roll.
Smoked Sake Maki
8 pieces. House cured and smoked salmon, onion, nimble sauce and cucumber.
Gari Saba Maki
6 pieces. Mackerel, takuan, gari and shiso roll.
Bincho Negi Maki
6 pieces. Albacore and scallion roll.
Tekka Maki
6 pieces. Tuna roll.
Sake Maki
6 pieces. Fresh cured salmon roll.
Kanpachi Negi Maki
Thin 6 pieces roll with amberjack and green onion.
Negi Toro Maki
Chopped bluefin tuna with scallion.
Premium Handroll Kit
A do it yourself handroll kit that makes 6 handrolls. 2 torotaku(fatty tuna, shiso and pickled daikon), 2 kanpachi negi(amberjack and scallion) and 2 kani and ikura(king crab, salmon roe and cucumber).
Handroll Kit
Do it yourself handroll kit for 6 handrolls: 2 kani(snow crab and kanikama mix, nimble sauce, scallion and cucumber), 2 spicy tuna(seasoned yellowfin tuna, cucumber and yamagobo) and 2 salmon(cubed salmon and cucumber).
Maki
Vegetable Maki
Ume Shiso Maki
Pickled plum, shiso and cucumber roll.
Takuan Maki
Pickled daikon roll.
Natto Maki
Fermented soy bean roll.
Shiitake Maki
Soy braised shiitake mushroom roll.
Yasai Maki
Yamagobo, shiso, shiitake, cucumber and takuan.
Cucumber Maki
Cucumber roll.
Chirashi Don
Assorted sashimi over sushi rice.
Big Tuna Don
Tuna, king crab and ikura over sushi rice.
Oyako Don
Fresh cured salmon, house cured smoked salmon and ikura over sushi rice.
Uni Kani and Ikura Don
Sea urchin, king crab and house cured salmon roe over sushi rice.
Uni Don
Sea Urchin from Hokkaido served on top of rice.
Donburi
Soup
Miso
Dashi and miso with wakame and tofu.
Extra Sushi Rice
Extra Soy Sauce
Extra Wasabi
Extra Ginger
Extra Condiments
Lunch
Nimble bento
Protein based chefs choice bento available for mid day purchase from 12: 00 -4:00 pm daily, 5-7 assorted items that include cooked, raw, maki, pickled, rice and vegetables.