r/Eugene • u/SparkyMcBoom • 3d ago

In search of old sushi

Howdy folks- I lived in Eugene around 2013-2018 and there was this fantastic, tiny sushi spot in the Whit. Can’t remember what it was called but it only sat like 20 people, always needed a reservation, no menu, chef just hooked up the freshness.

Anyway, we heard he closed down to open a larger space and now we are back in town. Anyone know if that newer place exists and what it’s called?

Thanks!!

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u/Teh_Trompwnerer 3d ago

Mame. It’s called Akira now.

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u/I-will-judge-YOU 3d ago

I miss Mame so much. I don't even know what the deal with Akira is.

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u/Greyandwhyte 3d ago

Taro (former owner of mamé) owns Akira and while it’s good, it’s not the same experience as Mame was and Taro’s impact is less as he had a kid and works much less. If you go I’d recommend sitting upstairs in the bar.

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u/SparkyMcBoom 3d ago

Bummer! I’ve been chasing that Dragon for years! Mame was easily the best sushi experience I ever had. Glad to hear the chef is doing well but I was hoping to catch that sweet magic one more time

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u/Greyandwhyte 3d ago

Totally understand! We were lucky to have that experience! Tiger Mama in the Whit is great food, really nice people and a nice environment. If you’re looking for somewhere to go while you’re here, I recommend it. Enjoy your time here!

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u/Hartmt1999forever 3d ago

Old sushi? No thank you! You’re on your own lol

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u/fariqcheaux 3d ago

Oh come on, you don't want to play gastric russian roulette with clearance sushi in a convenience store refridgerator? Where's your sense of adventure? ;-)

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u/Hartmt1999forever 3d ago

Haha, no. My 40-something arse is a good no thank you!! The little things we don’t know growing up, until we know…. lol

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u/Proper-Obligation-84 2d ago

As a bonus you could win a prize: get brain worms and learn to play the holophonor or maybe lead a govt health agency!

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u/refriedgreens22 3d ago

I thought the exact same thing. I used to work for a frozen dumpling company. We routinely sold expired dumplings to pig farmers.

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u/GoDucksOnThePond 3d ago

Mame. Chef is at Akira in 5th street area now.

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u/aviva8686 3d ago

Akira is ALSO closed down at the moment but supposedly will reopen later this month with changes. Follow their Instagram for updates.

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u/theforestwalker 3d ago

Old sushi? Are we not doing "phrasing"?

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u/phukew 3d ago

You might be thinking of Mame? Last I heard Taro shut it down but I can double check with some old chefs that I know that used to work there. It's been permanently closed for a bit now.