SUSHI DOMO
1020 Green Acres Rd. 343-0935.
2835 Oak St.
Sushi, yaki soba, nigiri, vegetarian selections and
more. Private dining room available. Wheelchair
accessible. Lunch 11 am-2 pm M-F. Dinner 4:30
pm-10 pm M-Sa. Oak St.: 10 am - close M-Sa. Some
cards. $-$$$.
★ Best Sushi Roll
featuring local, organic foods presented in an intimate
bistro setting. Craft, fresh-fruit cocktails and fabulous
wines from around the Latin world. Cantina Menu of
affordable dishes available anytime at the bar.
Vegetarian options available. Family-style menu option
(three course, fixed price) and a new drink menu com-
ing soon. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 5 pm-
late daily. MC/V/AE. $$$.
★ Best Mexican/Latin American, Second Place
SUSHI PURE
SUNSET ISLAND CAFÉ
Grilled Summer Squash Salad With
Roquefort, Walnuts & Banyuls Vinaigrette
FROM MARCHÉ RESTAURANT
The opening of the Inn at
Fifth earlier this year offered
an opportunity for the Fifth
Street Market’s flagship
restaurant, Marché, to
expand. They rose to the
occasion beautifully with
Le Bar, a Parisian-themed
bar experience offering
classic cocktails, wine and
beer, espresso, breakfast
and bistro-style fair. The
1,000-square-foot space
offers an open horseshoe-
shaped bar where
patrons can watch the
chefs at work, preparing
fresh, local and organic
ingredients.
1050 Greenacres Rd.
296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market) 654-0608.
Serving lunch, dinner: Fresh sushi, traditional and
modern, with housemade special sauce on 15+
rolls. Sashimi, nigiri, fusion rolls, udon, donburi,
teriyaki, etc. Full bar, sake bar, Japanese beer and
wines. Closed Sundays. All major cards. $-$$$$.
★ Best Sushi Roll, Second Place
TACO LOCO
900 W. 7th Ave. 683-9171.
Featuring a unique mixture of Latin American and
Caribbean dishes steeped in tradition. Vegetarian
and vegan friendly. Full bar specializing in margaritas
and cocktails made from all natural juices. A large
selection of tequilas available. Wheelchair accessi-
ble. Lunch 11:30 am-2:30 pm M-F. Dinner 4:30 pm-
close M-F. 11:30-close Sa. MC/V/D, no checks. $$.
SUSHI STATION
199 E. 5th Ave. #7. 484-1334.
Sushi on conveyor, made-to-order chef’s special rolls,
teriyaki, tempura, katsu, yakisoba and udon noodle
soup and more. 11:30 am-2:30 pm and 5 pm-10 pm
M-F, 5 pm-10 pm Sa. All major cards. $$-$$$.
Mediterranean
SUSHI YA
ALBEE’S N.Y. GYROS
5 E. 8th Ave. 686-3464.
Serving lunch and dinner weekdays, dinners only on
weekends. Sushi, Japanese and Korean cuisines. Daily
sushi and kitchen specials. Wheelchair accessible.
Noon-2 pm M-F, 5 pm-10 pm nightly. MC/V/D. $$-$$$.
391 W. 11th Ave. 344-0010.
Falafel or beef/lamb mixed meat gyros, $6 with
whatever you want: lettuce, tomatoes, onion, black
olives, feta, pepperoncini, tzatziki sauce. N.Y. dogs
available here, too: $4 with whatever you want.
Also serving baklava and spanakopita. 11 am-10 pm
M-Sa. No cards. $.
TOSHI’S RAMEN
1520 Pearl St. 683-7833
Serving lunch and dinner. Shoyu, miso and shio noo-
dles. Gyoza, fried rice, stir-fry, teriyaki chicken, cold
noodles, cold ramen salad. Vegetarian entrées. Take-
out. LG. Lunch 11 am-3 pm M-Sa. Dinner 5 pm-9 pm
M-Sa. Closed every third Sa of the month. V/MC. $-$$.
CAFÉ GLENDI
296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 485-3391.
Serving lunch, dinner: Tasty selections of Greek/
Mediterranean dishes including moussaka, chicken
and lamb souvlaki, spanakopita and fresh salmon as
well as vegetarian dishes. Phone orders. Take-out.
Catering. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11
am-7 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. MC/V. $-$$.
Korean
This delicious summer recipe
is now on the menu at Marché
and will be featured at the
restaurant’s French Regional
Dinner on Wednesday, June
27, highlighting foods from
the Langedoc-Rousillon.
(www.marcherestaurant.
com; for Le Bar call 541-743-
0660 for a reservation or more
information.)
CAFÉ SORIAH
BRAILS RESTAURANT
384 W. 13th Ave. 342-4410.
Serving lunch, dinner: Mediterranean, international
and Northwest cuisine. Lamb, chicken, seafood,
vegetarian specialties, salads. Wine, beer, micro-
brews, full bar. Reservations. Take-out. Some OG/
LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-2 pm M-F, 5 pm-10
pm Su-Th, 5 pm-11 pm F-Sa. MC/V/AE. $$$$.
★ Best Mediterranean, Third Place
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CAFÉ ARI RANG
485 E. Broadway. 302-4542.
Conveniently located downtown on Broadway and
Franklin. Serving homemade dishes made by June.
Large selection of vegetarian entrees. Signature
dishes like kimchi, Meet the Pork and bi bim bob.
MC/V. 11 am-9:30 pm Su-F. $-$$.
CASABLANCA MIDDLE EASTERN
RESTAURANT
CAFÉ SEOUL
1930 Franklin Blvd. 687-2122.
Serving lunch and dinner. Offering authentic, tradi-
tional Korean meals with Japanese and Chinese
dishes. Lots of vegetarian selections, lunch spe-
cials, take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 11 am-9 pm
M-F, noon-9 pm Sa. MC/V. $-$$.
296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 342-3885.
Serving lunch, dinner: Vegetarian, chicken and
lamb dishes from the Middle East. Counter service.
Take-out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 10
am-6 pm daily. V/MC. $$.
CASPIAN MEDITERRANEAN
RESTAURANT
KOREA HOUSE
1306 Hilyard St. 345-9555.
Serving lunch, dinner: Traditional Korean dishes
with some Japanese food. Steamed rice, soup and
kimchee with some meals. Vegetarian entrées.
Take-out. 11 am-8 pm M-F. MC/V. $-$$.
GRILLED SUMMER SQUASH SALAD WITH
BLUE CHEESE, TOASTED WALNUTS
AND BANYULS VINAIGRETTE
Serves 4
For Vinaigrette:
1 shallot, minced
1 tbsp banyuls (a French fortified wine)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp canola oil
salt and fresh ground pepper
1 lb summer squash (green zucchini is
our favorite for this)
1/4 lb Roquefort cheese or other high
quality blue cheese
1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped and toasted
Slice the zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-inch
thick slices and brush with a little olive
oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper
and grill over medium heat until cooked
through, about four minutes a side. Set
aside to cool.
In a small bowl whisk together banyuls,
shallots, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in
the olive oil and canola oil to blend.
Toss the grilled zucchini with the dressing,
crumbled blue cheese and toasted
walnuts. Taste for seasoning and serve.
863 E. 13th Ave. 683-7800.
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner all day: Roasted
eggplant dishes, falafel, gyros, feta salad, burritos,
Philly steak, taco salad, vegan soup and more vegetar-
ian entrées. Take-out. Wheelchair accessible. 8 am-8:
30 pm Su-Th, 8 am-2:30 am F & Sa. MC/V/D. $.
KOREAN CHINGU-BURGER LOVERS
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GREEK PARADISE
NOODLE BOWL
65 Division Ave., Suite M. 684-5000.
Greek, Mediterranean and American dishes. Gyros,
falafel, shish kabobs, chicken kabobs, Greek salad,
breakfast served all day. Lunch and dinner spe-
cials, Philly cheese steaks and more. Banquet/
meeting room. 8 am-9 pm daily. MC/V. $$.
860 Pearl St.
Serving authentic Korean food and pan-fried noo-
dle dishes. 11 am-9 pm.
SUSHI YA
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EL JARRO AZUL
1136 Hwy. 99 N. 461-8880.
1239 Alder St.
2445 Hilyard St. 868-1528.
1333 W. 6th Ave. 338-9190.
1600 Coburg Rd. 868-0908.
201 42nd St., Springfield. 746-7279.
3000 Gateway Mall, Springfield. 743-0103.
In front of Jerry’s Home Improvement Centers,
Eugene and Springfield.
Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Specializing in
burritos (meat or vegetarian, breakfast), tacos, taco
salad, chili verde, tostadas, quesadillas and many
vegetarian items. Espresso and coffee at drive-
thrus. Speedy service. Take-out. Some LG.
Wheelchair accessible at Hilyard and Coburg loca-
tions. 6:30 am-9 pm M-Sa, 8:30 am-8 pm Su.
MC/V/AE/D. $.
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JOHNNY OCEAN’S GRILLE
114 Oakway Center. 342-7994.
Serving lunch and dinner in a Caribbean atmo-
sphere. Appetizers, steaks, hamburgers, chicken,
halibut, ahi, salmon, shrimp, sandwiches, includ-
ing veggie sandwich, fries, salads, pad Thai, curry
sauté, halibut fish tacos. All food prepared with
trans fat-free olive oil. Shakes, beer and wine.
Take-out. Outside seating. Some OG/LG. 11 am-9
pm M-Sa, 11:30 am-7 pm Su. MC/V. $$-$$$$.
LA OFICINA
1491 Willamette St. 338-4621.
Treat yourself and your taste buds to a culinary jour-
ney south of the border. Serving a unique mixture of
Latin American and Caribbean cuisine. Seafood,
vegetarian and vegan options available. Full bar fea-
turing a large selection of tequilas and hand-shaken
cocktails with Latino flair. Patio dining available.
Lunch 11:30 am-2:30 pm M-F. Dinner 5 pm-9 pm
M-Th, 5 pm-10 pm F & Sa. MC/V/D. $$.
BURRITO BOY TAQUERIA
943 River Rd. 689-7970.
30 W. 10th Ave. 344-5856.
510 E. Broadway. 344-8070.
2511 W. 11th Ave. 338-4219.
Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner: Breakfast burri-
tos, burritos, tacos, carne asada, carnitas, chile
verde lengua, vegetarian entrées, Mexican waters.
Take-out. LG. River Road: 7 am-9 pm daily. 10th
RED AGAVE
454 Willamette St. 683-2206.
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Traditional recipes & modern flair from Latin America
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