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Kinboshi Ramen

3.9 (864 reviews)
ModerateRamen, Noodles
Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating

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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*
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.

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...

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.

Delicious spicy broth but not my favorite ramen. Got it togo and it was ready very fast

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.

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!

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.

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.

Tonkotsu (pork bone broth)
Mike G.

If you're nearby, it's a good bowl of ramen. A solid 4 stars. Noodle texture and bite is good. Broth of my Tonkatsu was also good. Satisfying. There's not much to say for service, it's pretty straight forward, not much of an experience to be had. I visited mid afternoon, pretty busy felt like a cafeteria with all the bustling. It's extremely casual, good for a pop in with a friend if you're in the neighborhood. Would I go out of my way to seek it as a destination? Probably not, but still, a solid above average bowl of ramen in the area. Parking is easy enough on streets within short walking distance.

Miki M.

Hubby and I were in the mood for ramen, so we decided to check out this place after hearing recommendation from friends. We heard their Paitan Ramen is delicious so that's what we got (one Shio and one Red). One thing to note is that the restaurant is fairly small with limited seating. They have a communal long table that smaller groups or single customers can dine at, so we chose to sit there. The ramens came out promptly and they were quite tasty. The broth was rich and creamy and not too salty. The Red is much spicier than the Shio and I couldn't really taste the creaminess of the broth in that one. I do think the portion is a bit small for the price but that might be standard nowadays.

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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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Toya Ramen & Bar

Toya Ramen & Bar

4.4
(123 reviews)
0.2 mi

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

Yikes! We were quite disappointed by the meal and service. The staff looked at us when we entered…read morethe restaurant, walked toward us and then walked away. The ramen itself is confusing. I ordered the red miso, and there was sugar snap peas and asparagus, which is unusual. The individual ingredients themselves were fine but as a whole, it didn't taste like miso or spicy ramen. The overload of vegetables didn't seem to belong in a typical miso ramen dish (my go-to order) and rendered the broth quite bland. My husband ordered the black shoyu ramen, which was pretty one-note. Ota Tofu is one of my favorite spots in Portland for their amazingly fresh tofu, and it's right across from this ramen shop. Sadly, the tofu they used here was fried to a crisp, lost most of its flavor and had an unpleasant, sharp texture.

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Spicy garlicky cucumbers
Spicy garlicky cucumbers
House Orange Soda, light and refreshing, not sugar-heavy

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House Orange Soda, light and refreshing, not sugar-heavy
Shigezo Izakaya

Shigezo Izakaya

3.5
(784 reviews)
1.2 mi
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From sushi, to noodles and rice dishes, there's something for everyone. The service was excellent…read moreand the staff were so friendly and knowledgeable. If you're not downtown, they also have a smaller location on the east side! To start I got the takoyaki, or fried octopus balls. It was crispy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside, with a tender and chewy piece of octopus, topped with a sweet sauce and fish flakes. Yum!! For my main, I wanted to try one of their broth-less udons and chose one of the specials, the Mentaiko kama-tama Udon--house-made flat udon noodles tossed in and onion oil, bonito, and soy dashi sauce. The noodles are topped with Men-taiko (spicy Tarako caviar), soft egg, tobiko, tempura puffs, green onions, and nori. I also added ikura (as recommended). I've never had flat udon noodles or broth-less udon but I'm forever changed. The minimal broth allows the toppings to be the stars of the show, and here was no exception. The flavors were complex, but balanced, and the variety of textures kept me coming back for another bite. The soy dashi sauce was full of umami and a subtle spicy kick, the fish eggs added pops of saltiness, and the tempura puffs and green onions added some crunch and offset the richness from the other toppings. The house-made noodles also made a huge difference, they were chewy but tender, and soaked up the soy dashi perfectly. I could not recommend Shigezo Izakaya enough!

Been sleeping on this spot for sure! The outside looks a bit dingy but inside is decorated with…read moreJapanese interior. They got modern and traditional booth seatings for you to choose from. Menu is filled with rolls, appetizers, and ramens. We tried two ramens and they're some of the best we've had in town! Noodles were well-cooked, both the thin and thick ones. Generous meat portion and it's cooked well. The broths were piping hot and flavorful too. We also tried the Fried Squid Legs and Tsukune. Again, both were delicious and made fresh. Nothing to complain here, we'll definitely be back.

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Shigezo Izakaya
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Hachi

4.3
(121 reviews)
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I give this a hachi out of hachi in my book! Basically a 10/10 with some minor notes. We felt so…read morelucky coming in on a Friday night with no reservations. There were large groups of people lining outside but we put our name down on the iPad and got seated within 10 ish mins! Scoreee. This is your sign to be patient cause this Izakaya is so worth the wait! Price point for quality was chefs kiss. You don't really get fresh sushi like this anywhere with reasonable prices! Im taking 5 PCs of otoro sashimi for $25?! Speechless! We outdid ourselves and ordered like 3 rounds of sushi for the three of us and bill came out to $200 ish with drinks! Really easy to do since they had such an extensive menu with just about everything from appetizers, tapas sashimi, hand rolls, nigiri, fried items, sushi ROLLS, ramen/noodles, and skewers! Highlights were definitely the: -otoro (5 pcs ~$25) -salmon medley (salmon belly and 3 other cuts) -scallop nigiri -karaage (5 pcs for $8.99) *pro tip to add their house negi sauce $1 or spicy mayo $0.50 -agedashi tofu (fried tofu) -wagyu beef skewer $8.50 -citrus YTG roll ($15) so refreshing with hamachi (yellowtail), tempura flakes, and a house jalapeño ponzu sauce ! (Apologies for the lack of photos lol. We got too excited since the food kept coming out soo quick we couldn't keep up lol) We also ordered the uni and volcano roll! I might try for the Alaskan roll next time considering it was hard to identify the scallops in the baked roll but still kinda tasty if you're into the warm baked rolls! I was unfortunately really wanting to taste the scallops! Overall we had a great time! Service was nice and attentive! The drinks were really affordable and generous too! My brother in law ordered a chu hi and it came in this huge mug for $14 with an option of refill for ~$7! Such a deal! Arigatou, Hachi!

Hachi is a perfectly fine, if not outstanding, sushi place. Food-wise, the standout for me was the…read moreyellowtail collar, which was bigger and more delicious than we've had. But that's not why I'm posting this review. Thanks to my wife flagging down a perfectly delightful replacement waiter to order from, we were spared an evening of enduring what may have been a bottom five waiter for me. Before she did, we were confronted with a so-very-cool waiter who stood next to our polite, engaged party of six throwing aloof 'I can't be bothered' vibes, without so much as making eye contact with ANY of us (no exaggeration). To the owners of Hachi; this hire was a mistake. Some people simply aren't cut out for the service industry, and this guy was exactly wrong for the job. My suggestion is let him go or maybe change the name of the restaurant to 'Sushi and Attitude.' Having him on staff can only tell guests you don't give a damn about them enjoying their experience in your place.

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5/25/2025 - Dropping in for a very early and very delicious dinner before a show on a gorgeous Sunday.
5/25/2025 - Dropping in for a very early and very delicious dinner before a show on a gorgeous Sunday.
Chicken thighs
Chicken thighs
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Good cocktail selection

Kinboshi Ramen - ramen - Updated July 2026

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