Departure Restaurant Lounge Menu

Introducing the menu at Departure Restaurant Lounge invites diners to embark on a culinary journey that marries Asian influences with local ingredients. Located on the stunning 15th floor in downtown Portland, this vibrant restaurant boasts breathtaking views alongside an innovative menu. Signature dishes such as the Binchotan Grilled Octopus and Wagyu Ishiyaki showcase both creativity and mastery, captivating the palate with rich flavors and exquisite presentation.

The From the Wok section features crowd-pleasers like Brussels Sprouts and Garlic Fried Rice, each dish promising a delightful burst of taste. Guests rave about the inventive cocktails and the chic atmosphere, blending a modern feel with warm hospitality. Each bite is not just a meal but an experience, one that leaves a lasting impression. Come savor the artistry and passion that defines Departure—where every dish tells a story.

Raw + Cured

• Northwest Oysters

  rhubarb shaved ice, negi, chili crisp

  US$26.00

• Tuna Sashimi

  yuzu kosho ponzu, kiwi, pear, shiso

• Nigiri

  daily fish, tsume, fresh wasabi

  US$9.00

• Hamachi Uramaki

  asparagus, crab, daikon, cucumber, cilantro aioli

  US$29.00

• Vegetable Futomaki

  shiso, shiitake mushroom, fukujinzuke, carrot, pineapple sriracha

  US$18.00

• Avocado Chumaki

  hearts of palm, pickled onion, fried shallot, cilantro, aji amarillo

  US$19.00

• Salmon Uramaki

  miso salmon, cream cheese, cucumber, fried garlic, okonomiyaki sauce

  US$24.00

• Crab Hosomaki

  red crab, soy crepe, drawn kosho butter, togarashi

  US$36.00

• Burmese Salad

  chicories, apples, dried cherries, roasted peanuts, sunflower seeds, fermented tea leaf vinaigrette

  US$18.00

• Sunomono

  english cucumber, daikon, wakame, sesame vinaigrette

  US$18.00

Crispy + Crunchy

• Departure Wings

  herb sweet chili, pickled daikon & carrot

  US$21.00

• Pork Belly

  daikon, kimchi, scallion, cherry mustard

  US$20.00

• Duck Fat Potatoes

  miso, furikake, silken tofu

  US$14.00

• Eggplant

  sumac, chive, yuzu aioli

  US$14.00

• Koshihikari Tots

  crispy sushi rice, whipped tamari

  US$13.00

Binchotan Grilled

• Octopus

  pickled blistered peppers, turmeric, golden milk

  US$22.00

• Yakiniku Skewers

  beef, zuke, crispy alliums

  US$18.00

• Kushiyaki Steak

  warm mushroom salad, waterfall vinaigrette

  US$32.00

• Maitake Mushrooms

  tamari glaze, calamansi goma, mint chimichurri

  US$21.00

House Specialties

• King Salmon

  pan-roasted, sweet potato, sesame seeds, miso

  US$28.00

• Misoyaki Black Halibut

  herbed crab salad, blood orange aka miso sauce, citrus, nori

  US$38.00

• Chicken

  crispy skin, karimu shichu, snap pea salad, persimmon vinaigrette

  US$28.00

• Crab Mazeman

  wavy noodle, uni butter, lemon, chive, katsuobushi

  US$36.00

Wagyu Ishiyaki

• Kobe

  hyogo prefecture | rice, corn, soy, barley

  US$240.00

• Takamori

  kumamoto prefecture | dassai-asahi sake lees

  US$140.00

• Motobu

  okinawa prefecture | orion beer mash, molasses

  US$95.00

• Hokkaido

  hokkaido prefecture | grass, purified water

  US$85.00

• Shodoshima

  kagawa prefecture | roasted olive mulch

  US$160.00

From the Wok

• Brussels Sprouts

  sweet thai chili sauce, citrus

  US$12.00

• Garlic Fried Rice

  roasted garlic, garlic chives, crispy garlic, black garlic mayo

  US$15.00

• Bacon Fried Rice

  double smoked bacon, charred pineapple, ginger, thai basil

  US$20.00

• Sour Shredded Potato

  sichuan peppercorn, black vinegar, truffle salt, parmesan

  US$18.00

• Kimchi Fried Rice

  slow-cooked egg, nori

  US$15.00