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    Baka Umai Ramen Den

    4.8 (10 reviews)
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    Wen Q.

    Small ramen shop but got everything you could ask for. They got both traditional and innovative broths with chewy noodles and the bowl of ramen comes with lots of toppings (crispy pulled pork, pickles, and an egg in my mala shio). The star of the show was actually the pickled shiitake mushroom! Don't miss it!

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    The best ramen ever. I'm so happy they opened another location. There is NO better ramen than them!!

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    The leftover broth was enjoyed with the rice from my bento bowl, so nothing was wasted.

    $13.50 Bento Bowl

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    4.4(125 reviews)
    2.2 miBuckman, Central Eastside, Southeast Portland

    Kon'nichiwa Yelpies, From behind the line, this is the kind…read moreof place every chef respects--a ramen house and bar in Portland that truly delivers on both flavor and experience. Each bowl we explored showed depth, balance, and technique, from the richness of the broth to the precision in every topping. Even the non-ramen dishes held their own, thoughtfully executed and full of character. What stood out most was consistency--every dish hitting the mark, every drink complementing the meal perfectly. It's clear there's intention and skill behind every plate that leaves the kitchen. Respect to the chef and the entire team for turning out food that speaks for itself. Cheers The Dutchman

    i went here twice in one week. got the EXACT same meal, first time it was $12, next it was $22??…read more so i ordered the karaage chicken $12 small size and then a worker asked if we wanted some rice and they didn't charge us extra for it, the chicken was great i loved the flavor so i wanted to go back with a different friend. i decided to get the large so i could have leftovers and this time they did charge for the rice. the large was the exact same, if not smaller, portion size as the small. i left more full when i had the small portion than when i ordered the "large." a slap on the face to have paid almost double for the same thing. maybe it was whoever was in the kitchen on those separate days but that should never ever have happen. a $12 small and $19 large should have a very obvious size difference. waste of money. also the staff is so cold and rude and careless. we had to wait 10 minutes for one to even make eye contact so we could ask for anything. our server couldn't have cared less about our existence up until we pay the bill and he wants his tip. oh but the table next to us was bigger so he was up their ass the whole time. here's a tip, maybe the tables you don't expect to tip you well don't because you don't serve them.. the place is cute and food is tasty but i would never go back and i'll sadly miss the flavor because the workers are weirdos & the pricing/portions make NO sense.

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    AFURI IZAKAYA - Yuzu Shio

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    3.9(1.1k reviews)
    2.2 miCentral Eastside, Industrial District, Buckman, Southeast Portland
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    A great spot for Japanese food in a modern and lively atmosphere! The space is stylish but not…read moreoverly formal, so it's great for casual dinner, date night or bigger occasions. I didn't get to try the ramen, but the small plates are great for sharing, especially if you want to try a few different dishes. Def recommend getting the edamame! They put a topping on it that moves with the heat and it's pretty fun and mesmerizing :)

    Relaxed spot with tons of seating, great for large parties. We had a reservation for 10 and had no…read moretrouble with our experience or orders. Food was solid, but I feel like the ramen was missing a bit of pizzazz. Lovely service and a nice casual ambiance. The last ramen took a while to come, but with a larger party I imagine it was a simple mixup around orders. Okonomiyaki Fries - these weren't bad, the okonomiyaki part was just the toppings. I did expect actual okonomiyaki pieces (flour, cabbage, etc) mixed in. Would have preferred crispier fries (they were a bit soft) and also some extra salt. Might skip in the future or try another appetizer instead. Zen - the basic ramen for building! We added bok choy and an egg for a lighter meal. Nice that they give a whole egg (for $3) because the preset ramens come with half. Noodles were great, and pretty filling given the default price point. Add ons are great to enhance the taste, but won't impact fullness too much. Yuzu Shoyu - personally thought the preset ramens were nothing special. Barely any greens, felt like just a garnish. One piece of chashu and half an egg. Noodles were tasty though! Broth was on the lighter side.

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    2.0 miLower Burnside, Industrial District, Buckman, Central Eastside, Southeast Portland
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    This no-frills ramen shop is a fantastic, comforting destination that's especially cozy on a rainy…read morePortland day. The kitchen brings out steaming bowls incredibly fast, filled with rich broths and excellent toppings with an efficient, straightforward dining style. Tonkotsu Shoyu (4/5): A deeply comforting and classic bowl of ramen. They offer a generous portion of perfectly cooked noodles paired with plenty of fresh vegetables like spinach, green onions, and mushrooms. The soft-boiled egg was perfectly yolky, but the dish would've been elevated even further with a slightly more generous serving of chashu pork. Tonkotsu Red (5/5): A unique variation for those who love a bit of heat. It shares the same chewy noodle and vegetable foundation as the Shoyu, but has a spicy broth that builds and ramps up the more you slurp. The heat was a distinct, subtle numbing sensation reminding me of Sichuan peppercorns, creating an incredibly flavorful and unique twist on a traditional tonkotsu base. Logistics Tip: This is a fast and casual self-service setup where you walk right up to the counter upon entering to order from the menu displayed on the wall. Indoor seating is limited to a few long, communal tables, so be prepared to potentially share space with other diners during peak hours, and remember to bus your own dishes when finished. For parking, street spots are easy to find and can be paid for using the local Parking Kitty app.

    We stopped here for Ramen while we had family in town. The parking is street only and gets very…read morebusy. We got an order of the chicken karaage and each got a Paitan Shio. The chicken was perfectly fried and the sauce that came with it was delicious. While the ramen was good it was lacking in flavor for my liking but might have seen better in the spicy broth. The staff was very friendly and the location is connected to two other restaurants

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