Tasty n Alder
580 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR
restaurant
based on 1 reading
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- 4/5 · Shouting territorycrowd 4/5Sun 19:005/3/2026
Guessed from reviews
2/5 · Mild background · guessconfidence: mediumSnippet 4 explicitly describes the environment as 'not noisy or rushed' and snippet 6 states 'the noise level is reasonable,' indicating mild background ambiance rather than high volume.
“Visited for Sunday lunch as a walk-in and was seated immediately. The menu is very user-friendly with photos for every dish, which reminded me of a Japanese family restaurant (famiresu) style. Regarding the service, our server seemed a bit inexperienced. Even though she repeate…”
“Hachi is a hidden gem. Very reasonable prices for the quality you get, the food tastes authentic and well executed. The environment is clean, comfortable, and relaxing, not noisy or rushed. Every dish we tried was fresh and well prepared. Definitely a great spot if you’re lookin…”
“My quail stuffed with sausage was particularly yummy. The space itself has a wonderful energy with lots of wood and wide open spaces. Tables aren't on top of each other and <strong>the noise level is reasonable</strong>.”
“It is my guess that the cost of designing a restaurant with better acoustics or retrofitting one with sound-absorbing features is significant. Still, the same article also says that “Others are promising to turn down the volume because repeated exposure to the deafening decibel l…”
“Food: 10/10 Service: 10 /10 Atmo: 10 /10 Overall: perfect. The only complaint is finding parking, which is true for any spot DT. I loved the traditional Japanese greeting upon entering & exit. It felt so welcoming. Staff were polite and were always available when we needed them.…”
“When I heard Japanese Izakaya I knew I had to try. The food was exceptional, the atmosphere reminded me of Japan, servers can in fact speak Japanese. I had the “Trio Bowl” for my main little dish which had salmon, spicy tuna, and scallops. Prices were reasonable and allowed you t…”
“I love Japanese food, especially sashimi, and upgrading to otoro was a great decision. Everything was incredibly fresh and delicious. The miso soup and edamame were also excellent. My husband, however, was surprised that wasabi cost an extra $3 — not something you see every day �…”
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