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Takibi x Jacobsen Salt Co. Special Evening
A Portland collaborative dinner at Takibi celebrating Jacobsen Salt Co.'s 15th anniversary with salt-focused dinner and cocktail features.
Restaurant
Takibi
Japanese · Nob Hill, Portland
Restaurant in Portland, United States
The Read
Chef
Cody Auger
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Takibi is a strong Portland pick for diners who want chef-led Japanese cooking rather than a generic sushi-night fallback. Cody Auger's kitchen has 2026 Opinionated About Dining recognition, so it is worth planning around if cuisine and technique are the priority; look elsewhere if the group needs full certainty on format, price, or logistics before committing.
About Takibi
Portland has enough Japanese dining that the decision here is less about chasing novelty and more about choosing the right fit. Takibi is worth considering if the draw is Japanese cuisine with Cody Auger's involvement. The clearest external signal is its Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Recommended recognition for 2026, which gives diners a reason to place it on a Portland shortlist.
Choose it for Japanese cooking with a clear chef point of view
The kitchen is associated with chef/owner Cody Auger, and the case for booking rests on Japanese cooking rather than a long checklist of named dishes. Without a confirmed signature-dish list, the smarter move is not to build the meal around one supposedly essential plate. For an explorer diner, the value is in seeing how the restaurant presents its Japanese point of view across the experience.
This is also a fit for someone who wants Japanese food in Portland with enough recognition to justify planning around it. The 2026 OAD recommendation is the main external trust signal, and it helps separate Takibi from a purely casual or convenience-driven choice. That does not automatically make it the right pick for every occasion.
The booking decision is about intent, not spectacle
Takibi makes the most sense when the cuisine and Cody Auger's role are the reason for choosing it, rather than when the group needs every logistical variable settled from a guide listing alone.
Approach the choice with a simple filter: if Japanese cuisine in Portland and Cody Auger's involvement are the draw, Takibi belongs on the shortlist.
Who should prioritize it
Takibi is strongest for diners who already know they want Japanese cuisine and are choosing based on Cody Auger's involvement and outside recognition. It is less compelling for diners who need full certainty on price, hours, or a specific menu before committing.
The verdict: consider Takibi when the goal is Japanese dining in Portland with Cody Auger's involvement and a confirmed OAD 2026 recommendation.
Venue detailsLocal Sourcing
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Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12:00-21:00 · Tuesday: 12:00-21:00
- Location
- 2275 NW Flanders St, Portland, OR 97210
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- takibipdx.com
- Phone
- (971) 888-5713
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined yet comforting, with a fire-inspired, quietly elegant atmosphere that feels warm and design-forward.
Tags
Vibe
CozyModernSophisticated
Best For
Date NightBusiness DinnerGroup Dining
Experience
StandaloneDesign Destination
Sourcing
Local Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates, Omakase
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- ramen
- sushi
- sashimi
- tempura
- chef's choice omakase
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Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2275 NW Flanders St, Portland, OR 97210
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12:00-21:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00-21:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00-21:00
- Thursday
- 12:00-21:00
- Friday
- 12:00-21:00
- Saturday
- 12:00-21:00
- Sunday
- 12:00-21:00
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Takibi in Portland?
For a different Portland Japanese meal, compare other local restaurants by the format and practical details that matter to your occasion. If you want a Japanese option with Cody Auger's involvement and OAD 2026 Recommended recognition, Takibi has that signal.
Is Takibi good for a special occasion?
It can be a good fit if the occasion is centered on Japanese cuisine and Cody Auger's involvement.
