Nodoguro

It still feels like we are walking in a dream, but want to express how proud we are to bring the James Beard Award home to Portland. Thank you to our city, all of our great restaurants, our community, and our friends and family for lifting us up this past weekend in Chicago. We ran from the plane back to the kitchen and will work hard everyday to feel worthy of such recognition. Thanks again! See you soon

Cherry blossoms arrived early this year.
We are lucky to live in a volcanic region that is similar to Japan in so many ways. The same trees, the same ocean, the same produce, the same seasons. It helps us stay in sync with how we cook and how we live. Yesterday was the equinox. Today is the first day of spring which means new menu begins the first week of April.

For the past few mornings, Ryan and I have been walking our usual loop. Coffee on Water Ave, across the Steel Bridge, and back over the Madison Bridge. Yesterday we brought the whole family. Ume onigiri, hojicha in a thermos, sitting by the river and watching the petals move across the water. At one point, a giant seal kept surfacing, as if he had joined us for the morning.
In the Japanese 72 micro-seasons, this is the moment when blossoms open. It doesn’t last long. This is not something to hold onto, but something to notice as it passes.

Portland is stunning right now. If you have time, take a walk today.

Toyama to Portland.

Earlier this year we were welcomed to Shiraiwa Brewery in Toyama, home of IWA Assemblage.

Founded with the vision of Richard Geoffroy after his years at Dom Pérignon, IWA applies blending philosophy to sake.

On March 29, Nodoguro will host a limited IWA Assemblage dinner.
24 seats. One evening.
Reservation link in bio.

We are so honored to host for their north American debut and can't believe our little dinner made A very special brewery making very special sake. We love to share these unique experiences with our Nodoguro guests. Stay tuned for more brewer dinners. Up Next we are very proud and honored to welcome .sake tickets will be available soon

Thank you to the for once again recognizing us and .nodoguro , but most importantly thank you to all of our guests in Portland, Or for keeping us going for 12 years!! We are beyond honored and grateful for another year making memories and delicious, inspired dinners.

From our tiny kitchen to your holiday tables 🤍🤍🤍

Caviar kits went out in the world, and we were picturing mochi blini and little piles of Kaluga and ikura in your own holiday kitchen yesterday.

We think it is a perfect way to start the celebration while the bird is still roasting and everyone is crowding the kitchen.

Thanksgiving is a moment for us to express our immense gratitude. Thank you for letting Nodoguro be part of your holiday traditions for so many years, thank you for supporting a small family place, for loving good fish, good rice, good company.

We’re grateful for our team, our farmers, fishers, and all of you who have been with us through so many seasons.

Yesterday, we were also putting a candle on a mochi blini for our daughter’s birthday; she grew up in this kitchen life with all of you as her extended Nodo family.

Sending you our love, wishes of umami food, cold bubbles, good company and so much gratitude from all of us at Nodoguro.