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Monday 5pm - 10pm Tuesday 5pm - 10pm Wednesday 5pm - 10pm Thursday 5pm - 10pm Friday 5pm - 11:30pm Saturday 5pm - 11:30pm Sunday 5pm - 10pm

Aomori Maine

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Aomori Restaurant and Market is located at 52 Hanover St, Portland, Maine. The market offers a variety of Japanese specialty items.

Aomori is a Japanese izakaya style restaurant with a focus on the Tohoku region cuisine and traditional dishes.

10/27/2026

🎃 Pumpkin Swordfish Belly 🎃

Just in time for Halloween, this rare swordfish gets its striking pumpkin-orange hue from a diet rich in shrimp and krill. The meat is rich, sweet, and buttery—a treat worth trying 🤤

Come try it grilled over binchotan at Aomori, or take your yakisoba to the next level by adding it on 👌🏻

10/16/2026

✨KAMA TORO NIGIRI✨

K**a Toro is often considered one of the most prized cuts of bluefin tuna in Japan due to its scarcity. Only yielding two cuts per fish. It is super rich and has a higher fat content than otoro 🤤

Come try some in nigiri form this weekend at Aomori while it lasts!

10/12/2026

Start the week with our Aomori Sashimi Set 👌🏻🍣

A fresh selection featuring local catches like tuna and scallops alongside Japanese favorites like madai, kinmedai, and aji.

Grab a seat, pour some sake, and settle into the week with us. 🍶

10/10/2026

Creamy Matsutake Noodle Special 🍄‍🟫

Wide ramen noodles tossed with locally foraged Matsutake mushrooms, shiitake and shimeji cream sauce finished with truffle oil and parmesan

The season is almost over. Come try this local delicacy before it’s gone!

10/05/2026

✨ Maine Uni✨

The season is here! Sweet, buttery, and full of ocean umami. Come get your Uni fix at Aomori 🤤

10/02/2026

🍂 Wagyu & Matsutake Sukiyaki 🍂

An autumn special, available today through the weekend.

A5 Miyazaki Wagyu, locally foraged matsutake mushrooms, and aburi tofu simmered in a savory-sweet soy broth. Served with broccoli rabe and a Miyake Farm egg.

Warm, rich, and made for fall.

We recommend a side of rice. 😉🍚

09/07/2026

What a summer! ☀️ We’re so grateful to everyone who came through our doors, shared a meal with us, and supported us throughout the season. ❤️

As we head into fall, we’re adjusting our hours 🍂

A couple of notable changes:

😴 Closed Wednesdays — giving our hardworking staff a much-needed day of rest!

🍽️ No Thursday lunch — we’ll be open for dinner as usual.

Thank you for an incredible summer and for your continued support! We’ll see you soon 🍂

09/04/2026

To highlight Maine’s delicious Bluefin Toro season, we are offering three specials this weekend‼️

Toro Aburi Nigiri (2pcs) - torched Toro over sushi rice, nikiri shoyu, wasabi

Toro skewers - bluefin toro grilled over binchotan with garlic soy glaze

Bluefin Toro Steak - pan seared toro with garlic wasabi sauce. Served with seasonal veggies 🥩

Which one are you getting?

08/10/2026

Bluefin tuna season is in full swing! 🐟

The fish are fattening up, which means one thing… toro season is here🤤

Come in and enjoy this beautiful, locally caught Maine bluefin while the season lasts!

07/18/2026

Summer in Maine means fresh local veggies 😍🍅

✨New special on the menu ✨

Local heirloom tomatoes | local fennel | yuzu vinaigrette | calendula petals

Light, refreshing, the perfect summer appetizer ☀️

Bumbleroot Organic Farm

Address

52 Hanover Street
Portland, ME
04101

Opening Hours

Monday	5pm - 10pm
Tuesday	5pm - 10pm
Wednesday	5pm - 10pm
Thursday	5pm - 10pm
Friday	5pm - 11:30pm
Saturday	5pm - 11:30pm
Sunday	5pm - 10pm

Website

https://www.aomori-kitchen.com/

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