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    Lucky Cat Ramen

    4.7 (229 reviews)
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    Vegetarian and tonkotsu ramen.
    SB B.

    Another great lunch. Hidden spot, super ramen and friendly service. Not much to say other than hard to find great ramen at a great price.

    Tonkotsu
    Samantha C.

    A solid casual spot for ramen! We stopped in since we were going to H Mart, and were seated immediately. There's bar seating or a dining area in the back (with a cozy fireplace) that they'll deliver your order to. We love a small focused menu. Tried their tonkotsu with spice level 3, which is probably the most my wimpy palate can handle, and it was delicious! For only $12/bowl, there were more toppings than I expected. Now it wasn't the most complex broth or the bounciest noodles I've had (we ate a LOT of ramen while living in San Diego) but how can you beat $12?! And the service was top notch. We'll definitely be back!

    Shrimp tempura
    Siamen M.

    Absolutely love it! I know this is not an authentic Japanese ramen place. Based on the food quality is great and the Service is fast. I really enjoyed. What also is great is the price is very reasonable. Definitely comfort food. Everyone seating around the bar style hang out place. You totally forgot that you are inside H mart.

    tonkotsu with black garlic oil
    Karen W.

    We tried a new beef ramen with a spicy level of 2 stars. My husband thought it was very spicy. The broth was full of beef flavor and was very clean. It came with generous portions of corn, seaweed, bok choy, and mushrooms. The beef slices were good as well. I ordered a 4-star spicy level Tonkotsu ramen. I haven't tried 5 stars, but I think 4 stars is my favorite level. It was just spicy enough. It wasn't extremely spicy, but I enjoyed the flavor profile.

    Tonkatsu Ramen Spice Level 2/5
    Emily W.

    Lucky Cat was by far the most authentic and flavorful ramen I've ever had! I've had this saved to my list for awhile and finally made the drive over here and I will definitely be coming back a few times a month. The service was very friendly and quick, less than 2 minutes from ordering my ramen was brought to me piping hot. The complimentary chili oil had a really nice flavor that elevated the broth and all of the veggies were cooked to perfection. I was worried the Bok Choy would be too hard to bite into but it was perfect. I wasn't a huge fan of the soy sauce egg, it was a bit too salty, and the bamboo shoots aren't to my taste, but I would honestly make no changes to the Tonkatsu. Maybe an order of extra noodles and that's it! The service was quick, friendly, and the seating area was clean and quickly flowing with new people. I would definitely recommend this place, any time, any day.

    Jonathan Y.

    Probably the best ramen deal around. For $12 got a hearty bowl of fixings, noodles and meat. The broth was pretty good as well. Really fun to dine in Hmart too to be able to go walk around after looking at cool treats. Only thing I'd mention is the meat slices are pretty thin but understandable for $12. Would definitely go again.

    Tonkotsu Ramen is The Best In Town!
    Janet M.

    Welcoming service, delicious broth and perfect noodles. We just stopped in for the first time and had an awesome experience here. Get the tonkotsu ramen!!!

    Tonkatsu ramen with some gyoza
    Jeff C.

    For the price this place is banger $12 for a bowl of decent ramen is a steal in today's prices. The ramen isn't the best but it hits the spot. The staff is friendly enough. Great lunch spot for sure. Only have bar style seating so not great for kids or big groups. And nice to hit the groceries after :)

    Beef Shoyu Ramen
    Kimmy K.

    4.5/5 After doing some grocery shopping, the smell of ramen caught our attention. Lucky Cat Ramen is located inside H-Mart with the friendliest and quick service and staff. The owner of the ramen place also owns the Thai food place next door as well! We were seated right away and I ordered the Beef Shoyu Ramen. The menu description said that the ramen would come with tender chunks beef and there was a picture on the wall that showed chunky beef. The ramen came out very quickly and I was caught off guard seeing that I had thin slices of beef instead. The shoyu broth was very light but flavorful and the ramen noodles had a good texture. For being $12, they give you a pretty good portion and include a whole ramen egg. The beef was a little dry and not what I was expecting, so I would not order the beef one again. The pork tonkatsu ramen was amazing though. I got to try some of my partner's and I would definitely come back for the tonkatsu broth. The broth was creamy and garlicky, the chasu was thin, but it was not dry at all.

    Taylor T.

    This little mom-and-pop ramen right in front of HMart when you walk in might not look like much from the outside, but don't let that fool you--what they're serving up is nothing short of incredible. I ordered their spicy 3 star tonkotsu ramen, and wow. The broth was deep, tangy, bold, and full of that homemade flavor you can only get from a place that's been perfecting their recipe for years. The spice hits you fast and hard, so fair warning: if you're not great with heat, maybe ask them to go light. I like spicy food, and even for me, this was intense--but in a delicious, addictive kind of way. The noodles were springy and clearly made fresh, and the pork was unbelievably tender. The topping was fresh and thoughtfully placed, from the buttery soft egg to the crunchy bean sprouts and scallions. What really made this place shine was the price. Under $15 for a full, satisfying bowl that felt like it came straight from someone's home kitchen. Owner is a sweet lady. Support this little spot--you can taste the care in every bite. Just don't say I didn't warn you about the spice!

    Bennette I.

    Saw Lucky Cat on Tik Tok so we had to check it out. We ordered beef double meat and tonkatsu ramen, and two orders of tempura shrimp. Within 5 minutes, the food came out steamy and hot. The broth flavor was good, noodle cooked well, and it was stocked with lots of meat and veggies. Ordering was quick and they were very helpful and pleasant. Lots of dining tables and someone to clean up.

    Counter/restaurant area
    Charlie T.

    A simple quick bowl of ramen is sometimes all you need when in a rush. We stopped by here to get a quick bite and were impressed by the quick and very friendly service provided. There's only spots to sit at the counter and a limited menu to order from. I tried the beef shoyu ramen as it sounded interesting to me. The ramen came out pretty quick. The ramen had a good texture and the broth was very flavorful. It wasn't your standard ramen, but a bit unique, in a good way. The price was also one of the most reasonable for a bowl of ramen.

    Veggie Raman (Raman noodles + egg)
    Natalie C.

    I have been interested in trying Lucky Cat Raman for a long time and I finally made it here. My family of four all enjoyed our Raman. The portion size is large and the service was excellent. I loved the flavor of the broth, which I ordered at a medium spicy level. This was the perfect meal for a cold day!

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    2 years ago

    The Ramen here is amazing, I love it so much I almost stop whenever I am passing through. Seriously, it's so good!

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    Excellent ramen and super friendly service! Love both the veggie ramen and the beef shoyu ramen!

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    2 years ago

    Some of the most flavorful ramen in Portland area. Came out fast and the servings were very generous for the price. A must try!

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    Just absolutely top notch. Chefs table was worth every penny. The dice negeoni are spectacular

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    3 years ago

    I love place! Great portion, friendly staff and always hit the spot love that you can choose your own level of spice. A must try for sure!!!

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    3 years ago

    The food is Amazing!!! Best ramen in town and the service is wonderful. Very much a warm local family business!

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    3 years ago

    The best Tonkotsu Ramen I've ever found! Sweet owners, love Luckey Cat Ramen! Restaurant!!

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    The ramen is fantastic! The service is great. The gluten free option tastes really really good. The broth has a wonderful flavor.

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    Short review. Just come get dinner here. You wont be disappointed. Amazing food, and the Owner is just the sweetest. Tonkotsu is my GoTo!

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    2 years ago

    Best Ramen EVER ! I've been to Hawaii. I've been to Japan, I had many different try of Ramen. This is the best.

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    Ask the Community - Lucky Cat Ramen

    Is there parking?

    Yes we are located inside of H-Mart and they have a very large parking lot.

    Do you offer Gluten free options? Rice noodles?

    We do have Gluten free options. We offer rice noodles in any ramen if you are gluten sensitive. If you lean more towards the more sensitive side then the veggie broth is gluten free if you remove the bamboo shoots which contain soy sauce.

    Do they have any vegetarian options for ramen? Miso broth maybe?

    Yes we do have Vegetarian options, we have the Veggie Ramen or if you want to have a veggie version of the Miso we can do that as well. Thanks!

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