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    Baka Umai Ramen Den

    4.7 (7 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Sibyl C.

    Cute ramen joint that we almost missed when driving by. Hint, there is parking available around the corner in the garage. We didn't know and paid for street parking. Server was courteous and explained the differences in the noodle types on the menu. The restaurant felt cozy yet modern. Our food arrived quickly and was a huge hit with my son. He loved the broth so much. The leftover broth was enjoyed with the rice from my bento bowl, so nothing was wasted.The karaage had the perfect amount of crunch and pair very nicely with the sauce. We could taste the bright citrus used. Definitely coming back to try some other things on the menu.

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    3.9(1.1k reviews)
    2.2 miCentral Eastside, Industrial District, Buckman, Southeast Portland
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    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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    We've been here twice and this is a good ramen spot! It's super cozy as you order and then seat…read moreyourself. You have to get the spicy chicken karaage, it's so so juicy. We both enjoyed the tonkotsu so we both got that the second time. My husband got it a little spicy the second time. Parking can get tricky as it's mainly free or paid street parking. We usually park a handful of streets away and walk.

    The tonkotsu shoyu was meh. The broth was too salty, but it was also lacking in, something. It felt…read morekinda like water, oil and salt, and like it was missing some sort of more complex meaty, umami, maybe nutty or spicy notes. The noodles also felt kinda vanilla to me. Nothing in terms of more complex eg. wheat-y or grain-y notes. The chasu was a bit on the lean and dry side, although the fatty part melted in your mouth, which was good. I hate when it's chewy. I liked the curry and rice a lot. The pork had a nice texture that was fun to chew. It had some bite to it. It also felt meaty and satisfying. The rice was cooked well too. But unfortunately the bowl was super small. It's a $4 add-on to the curry that you can finish in like 3-5 spoonfulls. Maybe that's not terrible as an add-on; I dunno. The line was out-the-door and moved slowly. It took forever to move through the line and order. Granted, it was like 6pm on a Saturday. Personally I don't really mind the slowness, but I know others do.

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