Updated October 28, 2025 (Porto time). All picks are operating in Porto with live booking or current listings.
Porto’s Japanese-fusion scene is small but punchy—pristine sashimi and temaki rub shoulders with Nikkei vibes (hello, ceviche!) and the occasional Portuguese flourish like seasonal sardine nigiri. Below you’ll find the established hits plus an up-and-coming watchlist so you can plan a weekend crawl or pick a single knockout dinner.
How to “eat” the scene (quickly)
- Book for prime times. Many rooms are compact counters or lively bars—late Fri–Sat fills fastest.
- Order smart. Start cold (ceviche, crudo, sashimi), follow with hand-rolls or grilled plates, finish with something brothy or rice-based.
- Neighborhood flow. Ribeira clusters Mistu and Tokkotai a few doors apart; uptown, Boavista’s Kaigi is a chef-counter destination; Santo Ildefonso’s Kintsugi scratches the new-school izakaya itch.
The short list
Kintsugi — Modern izakaya & sushi (Santo Ildefonso)
R. de Santo Ildefonso 220, 4000-465 Porto
Site/Book: https://kintsugiporto.com/english/ · TheFork: https://www.thefork.com/restaurant/kintsugi-r843639
Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=R.+de+Santo+Ildefonso+220,+Porto
Why go: A fresh, intimate room doing gyoza, temaki, sashimi and seasonal specials; online reservations live.
Kaigi — Japanese × Portuguese counter tasting (Boavista)
Rua de Eugénio de Castro 226, 4100-225 Porto
Info/Book: https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/porto-region/porto/restaurant/kaigi
Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=Rua+de+Eug%C3%A9nio+de+Castro+226,+Porto
Why go: A 16-seat U-shaped counter serving a concise tasting menu that blends Japanese technique with Portuguese produce—one of Porto’s hardest seats right now.
Mistu — Asia & South America with a pinch of Portugal (Ribeira)
R. do Comércio do Porto 161, 4050-211 Porto
Reserve: https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/mistu
Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=R.+do+Com%C3%A9rcio+do+Porto+161,+4050-211+Porto
Why go: Date-night energy and creative plates; bookable on SevenRooms with frequent weekend availability.
Tokkotai — Tokyo meets São Paulo in Ribeira
R. do Comércio do Porto 144, 4050-209 Porto
Site/Book: https://www.tokkotai.pt/ · Hours: https://www.tokkotai.pt/events
Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=R.+do+Com%C3%A9rcio+do+Porto+144,+4050-209+Porto
Why go: Cocktail-driven izakaya feel, creative nigiri and ceviche starters; late lounge vibe on weekends.
Yakuza by Olivier — East/West glamour on Aliados
Av. dos Aliados 151 (inside Maison Albar – Le Monumental Palace), 4000-067 Porto
Info/Book: https://www.maison-albar-hotels-le-monumental-palace.com/en/page/yakuza-porto.9516.html
Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=Av.+dos+Aliados+151,+4000-067+Porto
Why go: Polished Japanese-Mediterranean fusion in a grand hotel setting; good for a late, dress-up dinner.
Subenshi — Creative sushi in Baixa
Praça Parada Leitão 13, 4050-366 Porto
Site: https://www.subenshi.pt/subenshi_sushi_porto_contactos.php
Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=Pra%C3%A7a+Parada+Leit%C3%A3o+13,+4050-366+Porto
Why go: A sleek crowd-pleaser with broad appeal; lunch and dinner daily with online contacts & hours.
Shiko – Tasca Japonesa — Porto’s cult izakaya
Rua do Sol 238, 4000-529 Porto
Listing/Info: https://visitporto.travel/poi/5cd04b57f979e000010a33dd
Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=Rua+do+Sol+238,+4000-529+Porto
Why go: Tiny, beloved counter with seasonal specials (watch for sardine nigiri in season). Reserve early.
DomoDomo — Hand-rolls & modern Japanese (Trindade)
Rua de Fernandes Tomás 953, 4000-213 Porto
Site/Hours: https://domodomo.pt/ · TheFork: https://www.thefork.com/restaurant/domodomo-r815331
Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=Rua+de+Fernandes+Tom%C3%A1s+953,+4000-213+Porto
Why go: Dedicated temaki bar (plus a few hot dishes); fast, fun, and consistent.
Wish Restaurante & Sushi — Foz do Douro favorite
Largo da Igreja da Foz 105, 4150-570 Porto
Book: https://www.thefork.com/restaurant/wish-restaurante-sushi-r75833
Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=Largo+da+Igreja+da+Foz+105,+4150-570+Porto
Why go: Chic Foz setting marrying Mediterranean/Portuguese ideas with Japanese technique; great before/after a seaside stroll.
Ikeda Japanese Cuisine — Minimalist & ingredient-led
Rua do Campo Alegre 416, 4150-170 Porto
Info: https://ikeda-japanese-cuisine.eatbu.com/?lang=en
Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=Rua+do+Campo+Alegre+416,+4150-170+Porto
Why go: Calm room focused on product—nice for a quieter dinner; phone listed on the site for hours.
Up-and-Coming: Watchlist (Matosinhos & Porto)
NANIKA — Nikkei izakaya (Japan × Peru), Matosinhos
Site: https://www.nanika.pt/
Join waitlist: https://www.nanika.pt/subscribe/
Updates: https://www.nanika.pt/blog/
Why it’s exciting: a chef-driven izakaya where classic Japanese technique (sushi, sashimi, clear broths, tempura) meets traditional Peruvian staples (ceviche, causa, ají). Website is live and the waitlist is open while they finish prep.
Planning notes
- Weekends: Ribeira and Foz get busy; book ahead and arrive ~10 minutes early if you’re driving.
- Counter culture: If you can snag it, Kaigi is the most chef-driven experience in town right now; otherwise pair a Ribeira cocktail at Tokkotai with dinner at Mistu next door for an easy night.
