March is Portland Dining Month where 100+ restaurants are offering 3 courses for $33. For the first time ever, DOC food + wine, Nonna Tavern and Yakuza Izakaya will all be participating! See menus below. Don’t miss out on your chance to try all three this month and make your reservation today. Yakuza First course…
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Furlough Specials
The government shutdown is entering its fourth week and we want to help those affected with food and drink specials at Yakuza Izakaya and Nonna Tavern, a small gesture to help those who might need a little extra support during this time. With the government shutdown entering its fourth week, we announced last week that Yakuza will be offering…
Resolution Dining Month Specials
The department of food and shelter presents: Resolution Dining Month. January 14th-31st! All three restaurants are offering special 3 courses for $35/pp weeknights in January. A simple solution to your new year’s resolutions! DOC Introducing Resolution Dining Month! Sunday-Thursday 3 courses $35/pp Choose from two rotating weekly menus. Dining options consist of plant-based options and omnivore classics! Menu…
Nonna Tavern and Yakuza are now on RESY!
Starting today, Nonna Tavern + Yakuza Izakaya will be taking reservations through RESY. Book Now via their site, app or directly from yakuzalounge.com or nonnapdx.com. If you have an upcoming reservation that was booked on a previous reservation platform, you will automatically be transferred over to our Resy platform. Our team, as always, is available for any questions you may…
Karaage Fried Christmas!
Thanks to the successful “Kurisumasu ni wa kentakkii!” (Kentucky for Christmas!) marketing campaign in 1974 eating fried chicken for the holidays has become a common tradition in Japan. Over 3.6 million people wait in line at KFC on Christmas day. We are bringing this tradition along with Japan’s own style of fried chicken; Karaage to Yakuza…
Spread Holiday Cheer with the Department of Food and Shelter
DOC If an intimate setting is what you’re looking for, DOC is your spot. For groups up to 32 seated guests, we offer a family-style dining experience with a menu focused on seasonal produce from local farms. Our chef is available to walk your party through each course and you’ll have two servers onsite during your event to…
Tis The Season for Family and Friends!
Celebrate a new holiday tradition with The Department of Food and Shelter Nonna Tavern is excited to announce our first annual Black Friday Tea Brunch. We are lucky to have the lovely, and talented tea maker -Teri Gelber from the Tea Project join us for our version of high tea. Brunch is $30 for adults, and only $18 for children…
Happy Fourth Of July!
Happy 4th of July! In honor of Independence Day, we will be closing our doors, and celebrating! All of the restaurants will reopen July 5th with fun post July 4th specials. On July 7th, 8th and 9th Yakuza Izakaya will be featuring these summertime specials! ~shoyu bacon burger~ black garlic shoyu candied bacon, american cheese, frisee, onion, roasted…
Memorial Day 2017
Yakuza Izakaya will be celebrating Memorial Day all weekend long! On Sunday May 28th, we will be offering an all night happy hour, in addition to our regular menu. On Monday, May 29th take your burger with you! Long weekends are meant to be spent at BBQs and picnics! We are featuring a “burger to…
Join us for Mother’s Day!
NEWS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND SHELTER In honor of all the mothers out there, DOC will be opening up for a 5:30 seating, and will be preparing a special menu! $65 bread, olives, butter *oysters, pink peppercorn, gin, lemon, chive *carrots, miso, tahini, avocado, black rice, kale, mint, pistachio *mixed lettuces, tomato vinegar,…
Yakuza 7 Day Launch & Holiday Planning
We are thrilled to announce Yakuza will be celebrating a decade on 30th and Killingsworth Monday, November 7th, 5pm till late After 10 years of your support, we will expand service to seven nights a week starting November 7. Join us for a night of eating, drinking, and camaraderie as we celebrate our Yakuza anniversary with the Smashing Japanese…
Burger Week at the DOFS
NEWS from THE DEPT OF FOOD & SHELTER Burger Specials all week! Come and get our dangerously delicious Yakuza Burger This week only, Yakuza will be offering a half priced burger to anyone who posts and tags a picture of the infamous Yakuza Burger! Yakuza will also be featuring the Laido Burger this week….