Biwa was an ''
izakaya
An () is a type of informal Japanese bar that serves alcoholic drinks and snacks. are casual places for after-work drinking, similar to a pub, a Spanish tapas bar, or an American saloon or tavern.
Etymology
The word entered the English la ...
'' in
Portland, Oregon
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.
Description
The restaurant served
Japanese cuisine
Japanese cuisine encompasses the regional and traditional foods of Japan, which have developed through centuries of political, economic, and social changes. The traditional cuisine of Japan (Japanese: ) is based on rice with miso soup and other ...
including
ramen
is a Japanese dish, Japanese noodle dish. It consists of served in a broth; common flavors are soy sauce and miso, with typical toppings including , nori (dried seaweed), menma (bamboo shoots), and scallions. Ramen has its roots in Chinese ...
,
sashimi
is a Japanese delicacy consisting of fresh raw fish or meat sliced into thin pieces and often eaten with soy sauce.
Origin
The word ''sashimi'' means "pierced body", i.e. "刺身" = ''sashimi'', where 刺 し = ''sashi'' (pierced, stuck) ...
, and
udon
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noodles.
History
Biwa opened in 2007. In 2013, the restaurant began implementing a five percent surcharge to "provide health insurance and living wages" for all staff.
In 2016, Biwa relocated and "split" within the same building, becoming Parasol Bar and the Japanese restaurant Biwa Izakaya. Parasol closed in 2017. Owners Gabe Rosen and Kina Voelz announced plans to close the restaurant in mid 2018.
"Spin-offs" from Biwa included Kotori and Noraneko.
See also
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List of defunct restaurants of the United States
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* Arthur Treacher's fish and chips, one location remains
* Aunt Jemima's Kitchen
* Big Daddy's Restaurants
* Bikinis Sports Bar & Grill
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List of Japanese restaurants
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References
External links
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