A Ramen Masterclass in Beaverton! If you are looking for…read morethat perfect, soul-warming bowl of noodles, Koku Ramen & Bites in Beaverton is an absolute gem. It's located in the Timberland Town Center and manages to perfectly balance a modern, trendy vibe with authentic, traditional flavors. Here is why it's a 5-star standout for me: The Broth (The Soul of the Bowl): I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen, and the broth was incredible--creamy, rich, and clearly simmered for hours. It has that deep, milky consistency that only comes from true craft. If you like heat, the Spicy Miso has a perfect, layered kick that doesn't just overpower your taste buds. The Noodles: They get the texture exactly right. You can choose your firmness, and they have that perfect "chew" that holds onto the broth beautifully. The "Bites": True to their name, the appetizers (bites) are not to be skipped. The Pork Gyoza are perfectly seared, but the Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) is the real winner--juicy on the inside and impossibly crunchy on the outside. The Chashu: The braised pork belly is melt-in-your-mouth tender. They give it a quick torch sear before serving, which adds a beautiful smoky aroma to the whole bowl. The Vibe: The restaurant is clean, sleek, and has a great energy. The staff is welcoming and incredibly fast, making it a perfect spot for a quick lunch or a cozy dinner. Pro Tip: Don't forget to add a Marinated Soft-Boiled Egg (Ajitama). They cook them to perfection here with that jammy, custard-like yolk that takes the ramen to the next level. Beaverton has a lot of food options, but Koku is easily at the top of my list for comfort food. I'll be back again and again!

Food looked good, our kids said they tasted good. One of them said it was just like Japan. My low…read morerate is due to no kids menu, and us being charged 20% gratuity for binging our kids to eat here. The waiter made it a point to say your six guests so a 20% gratuity will be added to your bill even if you and your wife are not eating. My wife and I had dinner reservations at another restaurant where kids are not allowed. 20% gratuity is high when the bill is $80+ just for 4 kids. Don't take your kids here. Better places, better prices, better environment. Waiter was Josue. (Good waiter)

service / food / ambience : 5/5…read more Starting off with any apology as I have come here so many times and keep forgetting to rate it! My partner & I's fav sushi spot around! We start off with hot green teas & it's so authentic + rich in flavor. It comes in a nice tea pot and remains hot throughout our meal. We move on to get their gyoza & cucumber salad. Their gyoza is always crispy. The cucumber salad is simple but always delicious. We move onto our rolls - he likes the orange snow and I prefer the dragon rolls. They are portioned well. The flavors within the rolls complement each other well and I love the drizzle of unagi sauce. Our most recent visit, we ordered the poke salad. The Tuna was fresh and tasted great. We weren't huge fans of the seaweed salad. We've tried other rolls and have not been disappointed with any. Our family members also enjoy this place when we visit. The service is always quick and we are usually in and out within an hour. Definitely recommend this spot.

yumyumyum. came in on a sunday, when it was starting to pickup and get busy…read more i was quickly sat down, and service was attentive despite the crowd coming in. everything was fresh, and i had some to take home with me too!

We came here on a whim being in the area and not sure what to eat. So glad we came! Apparently it…read morewas happy hour? Sunday at 3pm? I'll take it!! We got ramen and a chicken karaage plate with two beers. $40 total not bad! We are both kinda picky with ramen and karaage and both were delicious! The pork was so tender and the broth was nice and light. Service was great, sweetest server and she was by herself, she was holding down the whole restaurant (no delay in anyone's service). Lots of food options and great space for seating. High recommend coming here.

Loved the ramen texture, healthy broths, and Takoyakis. Tonkatsu was flavorful and satisfying but a…read morebit starchy. It was delicious with some spicy oil. Tomago garlic was nice and garlicky, especially at first taste; the garlicky flavor does diminish quickly as your taste buds acclimate. Service was great. Menu and floor were kind of sticky.

Clean and good ambiance. Food was mid. I got the orange chicken plate with included rice and…read moreveggies. Service was good and good came out fast.

I would give it 2.5 stars really. The teriyaki in Seattle is better. The teriyaki sauce was…read moregloopy instead of liquid and the rice was so dry I had to reconstituted with some water. On the bright side, the chicken was fairly moist and I like that they had sautéed vegetables instead of the usual salad that comes with teriyaki chicken.

What I lack in photography, Ramen Ryoma makes up for with their fresh and wicked fast service of…read moresome of the most delicious food you will have. My first visit to this restaurant left the impression that I must return when possible! I had the small Chasu bowl paired with the Chasu Ramen w/shoyu broth and was everything but disappointed! For the price of what you pay, you will be impressed, fed and left thinking about why you didn't order more. I end my review by saying thank you to the staff for providing well matched customer service to their food. P.s We had the luxury of being here while they played Tyler, the creator in the background and this just made it all the better!

For the price it's very reasonable. Not fancy of anything hits the spot. Though I will say this the…read morespice level is definitely catered to westerners. I got the spicy umami it's probably only like a 1.5 out of 5 on the spice scale got it with the soy sauce base. Would come back for sure. Service is quick and friendly there can be a bit of wait

Amazing. Delicious. I felt like I was back in Japan. You know it's legit when even their okyakusan…read moreare nihonjin. Friendly service, super fresh uni. A great restaurant for date night.

Great little sushi restaurant. Unfortunately Toshi San has retired on 6/1/2026. Hopefully the new…read moreowners are just as good. Will try it and give an update.

One of my favorite places! If I'm in the area, I make a point to go. Something to note: I would not…read morego here with more than 2-3 people at a time. The only seating is at a bar and it's a really small place. But so worth it! The guy always working there doesn't have the best bed side manner I guess you could say, but if you are just normal acting, he's nice enough and he's gets you your amazing food. I don't really care because I love the food so much!! My husband and I get the tofu ramen and it's so so good so I can't even imagine how good the meat ramen is! Go and enjoy!

I'd give it at 3.5…read more Environment: very small and narrow. It def. felt like you're in Japan and it's bar style seating. I think there's no more than 10 seats but if the weather's nice they have some outdoor seating, too. The wall had fun drawings and artwork on it which was fun to look at while waiting for the food. Staff: got our orders. Food: I got their Tori Paitan with char siu for $14. The price was reasonable with the portion they give. The char siu was fatty and the egg was runny. It was piping hot and the soup base was not bad. I didn't feel thirsty afterwards. The noodles were cooked nicely. It is a little further away for me just to eat ramen and nothing was outstanding to me. In fact, I felt a little rushed and couldn't catch up with my friends because of the way the store was set up and few spots. We didn't want to keep chatting because that means other customers would have to wait. So, if you want to quickly eat some ramen, come here.

Making a choice btwn a burger takeout across the way or simply amazing hand-prepared sushi rolls…read morewith salad and hot green tea at 11pm Saturday nite. Totally hit the spot! The rolls were tightly bound, no spillage, and the broiled eel Was to perfection. Remember this is a sushi place so no donburri and all fabulous taste! Spent $24 for two rolls, salad and green tea! The chef and waitstaff were sweet with the customer service. Run to this place now! Worth it

Great, attentive service. Love to support the local Korean run sushiya…read more I spent about $200 for lunch. I was full but dang, miss the prices before the plandemic. Delicious but $$$