CultureWhy Portland’s Nodoguro couldn’t have started anywhere elseBy Crystal Ligori (OPB)June 25, 2026 2 a.m.Chef Ryan Roadhouse pushes the boundaries of Japanese cuisine with avant-garde omakase at his Portland restaurant Nodoguro. 📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up