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    Kinboshi Ramen

    3.9 (868 reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Noodles
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    KINBOSHI RAMEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Tonkotsu red ramen
    Ariel W.

    The tonkotsu red ramen was pretty decent. I thought the noodles were cooked perfectly and the broth was good. I wish there was a way you could customize the spice level like some other ramen joints offer because I thought the spice level was a little tame and not everyone has the same tastebuds. We did have to stand in line for what seemed like a while at 2 PM but it was a Saturday. At one point the party in front of us in line at the register was told to wait to order so they could catch up with the current orders. I don't really understand why they would make a whole family stand there and wait at the register to order rather than let them order and be seated. We'd already been standing for a while. Also, ramen only comes with 1/2 an egg and it felt a little skimpy on the protein.

    Spicy Chicken Karaage, Tonkotsu Shoyu, Paitan Shio, Miso Vegan Spicy; Follow me @RimyEats on Instagram
    Amy Z.

    We've been here twice and this is a good ramen spot! It's super cozy as you order and then seat yourself. 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.

    Tonkotsu shoyu red
    Mike R.

    I love this place. I could make an entire meal of their pork curry with rice appetizer, but then I'd miss out on the tonkotsu red ramen bowl. Just delicious stuff.

    Tonkotsu Shoyu Red*
    Lin K.

    Kinboshi Ramen shares a space with three other eateries, which may seem confusing because the sign on the building will state that it is Snappy's sandwich shop. The other eatery being Nong's Khao Man Gai (SE). You walk in, make a left, and walk towards the window to find the counter to order. The service is fast and friendly. The tonkotsu defining feature is the milky, savory broth, the blending of fat and collagen, slowed cooked over a prolonged period of time. The spiciness in the dish is a generous topping of chili, follow up with a tender slice of chashu pork, seasonable vegetables which in this instance was spinach and green scallions, and half of a soft boiled egg. The noodles had a perfect amount of al dente/bounciness/ QQ to it. The bowl of piping hot noodles was a beautifully balanced symphony of spicy decadent broth to noodle to tender pork in every bite ratio.

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    Winlee W.

    Decided to come here on a rainy day because I was feeling like ramen and I wanted to try a new place. It was busy at lunchtime, but there was still some seating. It's a fast casual so you order at the counter then grab a seat until they bring your food. The employees were friendly and tipping is optional, but a portion does go to the kitchen. I ordered the Paitan Red Chicken ramen which was chicken broth, based with chasu chicken. I decided to get this instead of pork broth to feel a little healthier. Still debatable. My ramen came out nice and hot and very red. I had read reviews that this didn't mean super spicy and meant more flavorful. I mostly agree, but I did notice the broth had a little heat, good chicken flavor, and probably some sichuan peppercorns because I noticed some tingle. The chasu slices taste good, but were a little dry-they must've used chicken breast. The egg was gooey. The noodles chewy. Bamboo slices plentiful (not surprised since they are canned). The portions were on the smaller side based on other ramen shops. Overall, I think the ramen was good enough and not overly filling, but I'd probably stick to the regular spots.

    Tonkotsu Red
    Avery J.

    Worth the wait! This place was perfect for a drizzly Saturday afternoon. Limited menu, limited seating. During the Saturday lunch rush, we waited around half an hour for our ramen. Recommendations: Everyone seems to recommend the Red Tonkatsu, but I thought the regular Tonkatsu was much more flavorful. For the spice level: I have a mild to low spice tolerance and the Red was not too spicy, only a slight kick at the end.

    Larry C.

    This is a great location near Portland Tennis Center for Ramen. I do find this place is just a quick spot to just order and sit down and enjoy your Japanese meal for the night. It's very basic service. You do need to bus your own table...

    Tokyo Shoyu (bottom) Tonkotsu Red (top)
    Andrew W.

    Good ramen spot in Portland, OR! My wife and i recently tried this place and it was pretty good. The broth was definitely the best part of the whole meal.

    Spicy Chicken Karaage
    D S.

    First visit. I was looking forward to trying what the hype was all about. The spicy karaage was juicy. We had ordered the spicy tonkatsu and the reg tonkatsu. Noodles came out aldente. I prefer my noodles soft. Was not aware otherwise I would have specified texture. I guess it was not my type of ramen that I am accustomed to eating. Definitely fits the "Portland" vibe. Also There was a Chinese chili flavor to the ramen and karaage that I did not recognize in typical ramen dishes. Like Sichuan peppercorn? 5/10.

    Paitan Red -Chicken broth Tonkotsu Red Paitan Shio -Chicken broth
    Daphne S.

    I came once and started craving the tonkotsu red EVERY SINGLE DAY. It is so good!! Addictive. Rich and spicy and umami. The noodles are perfect. The pork is perfect. A little hard to find parking given the area but not impossible. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Ugh the ramen is so good. It makes eating anything else so difficult. The staff and very friendly. It's very clean as well even with sharing the space. Wow I want another bowl.

    Small curry side
    Carlo G.

    Pleasantly surprised in how good this ramen spot was! I always had the impression that the Asian food in Portland was not as great as ones in other states, but this ramen spot was solid. It was even better than some spots I tried in SoCal. I visited this restaurant on a holiday noon time and it was decently packed. You go up to the register to order your food and they bring the food to you. The area was shared with 2 other restaurants I believe and you can sit anywhere and they will bring you your food. Great if your group wants different foods. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered the Tonkotsu Shoyu Red with a small side of curry and both were yummy. The ramen was tasty with the right amount of spice and richness. The different components were great as well and were properly cooked. The egg and meat were soft and melted in your mouth which I liked. The curry side was also great too and the curry flavor was tasty. Nothing seemed unfresh, old or hard. Overall, a solid option if you're craving curry in the Portland area.

    Mark Y.

    Found this place by chance while hitting up their neighbor so just had to also give it a try and sure glad I did! First off like many spots around the PDX everything is simplified and you order at the front counter and then find a table inside or outside. I'm a fan for a little spiciness in my ramen so went with the Tonkotsu Red Ramen which had a spicy (not overly hot) rich pork bone broth and the noodles were cooked perfectly al dente! The bowl came with slices of very tender chashu pork, vegetables consisting of bamboo shoots, green onions, wood ear fungus, and a soft boiled egg. The broth came out piping hot and I'm always a stickler when it comes to hot or lukewarm. A group sitting next to me said the spicy chicken karaage and their Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen were very good too. It's a no frills like I said by ordering at the counter and they'll bring out your food. The interior was very clean with music pumping not too loudly in the background. Will def put this on my go to PDX list!

    Sharon C.

    Didn't wait in line very long but had to wait over 30 minutes for my single ramen to come out while I saw the people next to me get their two ramens within 5-10 minutes. Was not worth the wait considering I could get similar quality ramen for less of a wait and better service elsewhere. Would totally understand if they gave me a heads up or at least acknowledged the long wait. Ramen wasn't bad - good if you need a spot that doesn't close too early! I recommend trying Toya just around the street! I was initially going to go there but decided to try a new place out. Wish I went there instead though.

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    This is the best ramen I've had. Just the right amount of spice. The pork was so tender and juicy. Good service. Cute space.

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    Is there a gluten free ramen option?

    I am NOT SURE, however a place with a vegan menu and serving Asian noodles would almost always have RICE NOODLES which would be Gluten Free. They seemed very customer-centric… 

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    Toya Ramen & Bar - Tonkatsu: excellent

    Toya Ramen & Bar

    4.4(125 reviews)
    0.2 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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    Spicy garlicky cucumbers

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    AFURI IZAKAYA - Yuzu Shio

    AFURI IZAKAYA

    3.9(1.1k reviews)
    0.4 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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    Toro Maki - (Fatty Tuna Sushi).

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