Mugen Noodle is such a great find, especially if you, like me are traveling with vegan and gluten-free peeps and don't want anyone settling for the sad "side salad option." The vegan and GF choices here were actually exciting. My friends ordered the vegan Khao Soi and the Kati noodle soups, and both were full, thoughtful dishes, not afterthoughts. It made dinner so much easier and way more enjoyable for our whole group. This isn't a traditional ramen shop, but my husband's black garlic chintan was every bit as satisfying as some of our favorite ramen spots back in the Bay. Rich, comforting, and absolutely worth ordering at $19 for a hearty bowl. (The others were slightly pricier at $24 a pop) That said, the star of the night was my spicy shrimp ramen. Easily. The broth reminded me of a laksa base with a deep, layered flavor heavy with aromatics and umami. The shrimp on top were excellent in their own right, perfectly seared, well-seasoned, and not just a garnish pretending to matter. I also want to give the ramen eggs a shout out. I can't believe how many places get this wrong. These beauties were perfectly marinated and served warm. It's one of my biggest pet peeves to have an ice cold ramen egg dropped into my hot soup and I appreciate the consideration given to addressing this common faux pas. Fast service, a beautiful outdoor patio with a great view, and food that genuinely impressed all of us. Highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

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Excellent food, excellent service! We were visiting Oregon and took a chance on Hood River restaurant options. This was SUCH a win. I'm usually not a huge fan of ramen only bc I'm not used to it but I can't stop thinking about this ramen dish. It was the perfect meal. I wish I lived closer so we could go more. The kids had fried tofu. My older son ordered buttered noodles and didn't like it but I think that's bc he doesn't really like butter at all (and idk why he ordered it haha). I think he was hoping for something soupy. The little guy ordered chicken off the kids menu and it had a little teriyaki sauce - the kids both ended up eating that and loving it. My husband ordered a pork ramen dish and was so happy w his choice. I asked them to make mine "medium" Spicy which - big mistake- it was too spicy for my weak self! I ended up asking them for like some sort of coconut broth to bring down the level of spice and they did without batting an eye and ensured that that broth was vegan as well despite my forgetting to ask them to make it vegan. The ambiance was very family-friendly and medium-loud chatty noise which is good for kids. After we finished they had tshirts and practice chopsticks and other items to purchase by the register and my husband, who loves collecting tshirts to remind him of places/events/etc as a souvenir purchased a Mugen tshirt! The kids purchased two practice chopsticks. One of the folks in the restaurant graciously asked us if we were visiting and then proceeded to give us ideas of where to visit in the city. It was a very warm and hospitable feeling. We know PNWers don't like to talk to people but the restaurant folks were so friendly that we felt welcome. Thanks for a great experience!! read more

Mugen Noodle - Vegan ramen dish - Ramen Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

Amazing Ramen! Wow. Very lovely people too! ............................................................ Love it. Just like Japan read more

Amazing food! Always a great stop when I need some soul healing noodles! Their set up is so cute too!

Good Day Yelpies !! If you're looking for awesome food superior service and in a dog friendly environment then you have just found this amazing place. We ordered our food 30min prior to them closing and they served it up fast and hot. Not only that but a family of 6 arrived and they did the same thing...... you and I know most restaurants hate this situation and you normally get very bad service and sub par food.... But not here. They are amazing read more

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I got the chicken broth ramen. It was unusually they must specialize in chicken broth, because I guess the pork broth can be very difficult to pull off. The pork was good it was more like a kinda barbecue but still good. Nice and savory, as well as tender. The chicken broth was good, with medium spicy via flakes. It didn't feel super rich or hearty though, and a bit flat. The Egg was ok, and they did get the typical flavor inside! TBH didn't really like the noodles. They were egg noodles but didn't feel like they were the appropriate kind for ramen. But at least they weren't the Korean style instant ramen texture either The biggest thing is that it was $21. This is quite steep! So id have given a 4stars had it been more appropriate for pricing read more

Mugen Noodle - Ramen Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

First time dining here, and it was a great experience. The ramen was excellent--rich, flavorful, and satisfying. While the price was a bit steep at $25 for a bowl, the quality made it worthwhile. We were seated quickly and our food arrived promptly. The restaurant was clean and well-maintained. Overall, one of the best ramen spots I've been to. read more

Mugen Noodle - Ramen Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

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Was visiting Hood River on a cold rainy night, so when I discovered a well-reviewed ramen spot in town. It seemed like it'd hit the spot. Mugen is in a nice downtown-ish area with its own parking lot attached. The first thing I noticed was the menu, specifically its layout. It was cluttered and could use some design work. Now, when it came to the dishes, I noticed right away this is not a typical Japanese ramen joint. With so many spicy choices, items like coconut, duck, khao soi, and wine selections, I want to say it's definitely Japanese fusion with Thai influence. I had the Shoyu Chintan ($19) and it was very good. The pork came with a generous portion and my medium spice level brought the good heat in the broth. However, I want a fan of the thick Thai style egg noodles. It was good, but not what I'd like in my ramen. I also had the Karaage (crispy chicken) (without rice $14) and it was very, meh. Both dishes were a little overpriced but considering this type of meal in a small mountain town, Mugen was an enjoyable meal. read more

Super fun great ramen! Had to wait for a table but not that long and service was fast and friendly.

Unfortunately was one of the toughest bowls of ramen I've eaten to date. Not sure what was going on, but the noodles and broth were pretty gross. Got fried tofu in mine and it was both oily and dry at the same time?? My stomach was upset immediately and had diarrhea the next day. Tough. Server was standardly kind, but two bowls of ramen plus a green tea was $55. Kind of shocked at the quality vs price, esp. with the ambiance feeling so mid. Hope they figure it out over there read more

The service is as warm as the ramen! The owner told me the noodles are made in Portland using her recipe. You can taste the freshness is their delightful texture. As others have mentioned the price is a bit high as ramen goes, but the quality is really there, so I wasn't bothered. read more

This place saved the day after a less than delicious experience at a restaurant down the street. Our family of three walked out hungry, looked up the hill and spotted Mugen Noodle and decided to take a chance. We couldn't possibly strike out twice in one night, right? Thankfully, the service was great, the food was delicious, and we left with fully bellies. read more

This place was amazing. It's the perfect spot to go to get warmed up on a cold, wet, PNW night. The people who work there genuinely care about their customers having a good time and appreciating the quality of the food. The food was as good as a ramen place you would find in Japan (I have tried ramen in Japan). The flavors were strong, the appetizers and mains were great. My wife is vegan and they had some great options for her that she liked a lot. They have a kids menu and are super friendly with children, so you can feel comfortable coming here with your whole family. Be careful with their spice levels, I would wager that most people can't handle their "medium", as their "medium" is similar to "very spicy" in most other places. Overall, it was a great experience, we were in the area on vacation, and this was our favorite spot! read more

The favor was good and service was to. I prefer sitting outside and the view is wonderful . The only complaint was the soup was room temperature.. read more

Good meet up with friends we mountain biked with. We were hungry! The Asian cultural mix of ramen bowls were hearty and delicious. Wife went for Bamee - curry broth, tofu, scallion, cherry tomato, arugula, kikurage ,com, cabbage, sesame and cashew. I tired the Kati - Coconut base broth, tofu, arugula, corn, nut crumble, micro green, kikurage, Shimeji mushroom, cherry tomato and scallion. The coconut based was excellent - not typical Thai, Korean, Japanese or Vietnamese tasting! A mix? Sources local! Service with a smile. Eat inside or on the patio. I guarantee you'll be satisfied and smiling when you leave. read more

Mugen Noodle - Bamee - Ramen Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

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Great food and great service! The noodle texture is good and the broth is flavorful as well. The quality of the chashu is a great surprise! read more

Mugen Noodle - Shio Chintan - Ramen Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

A great little find in the Dalles. It was a bit nippy outside so a hot bowl of noodle soup really hot the spot. The seat was very remenessant of restaurants I've dined at in Asia. My order came out quickly, which was surprising because the place was packed. read more

Wasn't expecting to have really great ramen in Hood River of all places. I had the Shoyu Chintan ramen with tofu and my husband had the Black Garlic ramen with pork. They both were delicious, packed with flavor and the noodles were great too! Highly recommend! read more

Good ramen and Khao Soi. I love that our dog can join us for lunch or dinner on the patio. we'll be back!!! read more

Mugen Noodle - Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

Our group of 4 had delicious ramen at this cute spot. It was a casual and friendly place to have lunch for a birthday. They had cool T-shirts for sale too. I would definitely come back here. read more

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This was the best ramen broth and pork I've ever eaten. This is a must try stop here in Hood River.

Stop by here for lunch on a work trip. The ambient was casual with a lot of merchandise for sale. I ordered their black garlic chintan (spicy). I was not impressed with the ramen broth. The broth was bland but spicy. I could taste the spiciness, but that was it. The pork and egg that came with it was delicious, the ramen was chewy. Price point was a bit on the pricy side for what you get. My ramen came out to be $20 ($1 was tacked on for the spicy level, which I was unaware of). I don't think I will come back. read more

A nice, spicy bowl of Ramen on a brisk fall day. It doesn't get any better than this!

Although there were a number of new restaurants near the river, I was looking for a smaller local place in the downtown area of Hood River. When I found a parking spot, it was just down the hill from MUGEN noodle. My black garlic Ramen with pork was delicious, the broth so complex the restaurant is owned and run by a small family. I checked out their website. I was delighted to see that the little girls in the family photo were now the adult women serving along with their mother, while their father (who I didn't actually see) was cooking in the back. I will definitely go back next time. I'm in Hood River and buy a sweatshirt this time, they had some really cool designs. read more

Mugen Noodle - Eye candy Yuzu lemonade, so refreshing! - Ramen Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

DELICIOUS. We were not expecting such a great place in such a small town. It was so busy but the food still came out so fast and the servers were as sweet as can be. read more

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Outstanding food. I had the spicy shrimp Ramen and my husband ordered the Duck Curry Ramen. We did both at Medium spicy. We each took one taste and then devoured the Ramen to the very last drop. Incredible levels of flavor and different textures. We really wish we lived closer because we would be here at least once a week. We will be back one day! read more

Mugen Noodle - Duck Curry Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

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I would say this place was very average. Not super friendly service or great ambiance. And the drinks? They had one beer on draft and they were out. They call themselves a beer bar too. Odd. The food was okay. I loved that they made everything gluten free by adding rice noodles. That helped a lot and the Khai So was spicy just like I like it. Solid choice. Not sure I would go back. read more

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We stopped for dinner on our way through town based on excellent reviews. We were surprised that the prices were way more than advertised and the portions weren't reflective of the price. The ramen is okay we have had way better for way less. Overall we won't go back because it felt weird that the price we were charged was more than was on the menu. We only had ramen and for two it was $45. read more

Ordered the Khao Soi. Overall it wasn't a bad bowl of noodles. I really loved the pickled mustard greens in the bowl, it added nice flavors and texture. But was it worth the price? I'd say no, respectfully. It could be the location, but personally I wouldn't spend that much money on a bowl of Khao Soi. But the restaurant and staff were friendly and nice. read more

Mugen Noodle - Khao Soi - Ramen Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

Food used to be a lot better around 2022, the katsu and japanese curry was my favorite but they changed the recipe of the curry and didn't serve katsu anymore last time i went and was very disappointed. I tried the other chicken and curry, but it wasn't the same. I miss the old menu read more

We were in town and was craving Asian food and decided to try Mugen. The service is amazing and very attentive. Checked on us often to see if we needed anything. We ordered the shrimp tempura, chicken and rice as well as the ka soy noodles that most people were raving about, so I decided to try. I chose the medium heat and when my soup arrived it wasn't hot. The noodles seemed to chewy for me and took me longer to eat. The flavors of the soup were rich in taste and the medium wasn't hot. (Mild) The restaurant has in door and outdoor seating. Cute decor inside and outside. If you're on the patio seating you can get a view of the river. read more

Mugen Noodle - Chicken and rice - Ramen Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

A surprise fantastic stop on our weekend getaway to Hood River. We came here for dinner on a chilly night, hoping to warm up with some Ramen. We sat outside and had a little heater to ourselves to keep us warm. Everyone was so kind and helpful getting us seated right away and taking our order quickly. We started with crab rangoon and sesame balls, both tasty and warm. We had some tea as well, served in an adorable little owl mug to hold the tea bag. The ramen itself was excellent, the best I have had in Oregon so far. My partner got the black garlic chintan, it was creamy and flavorful. I had the shio chintan, which had a light salty broth. The chasu was tender, the egg was cooked perfectly, and the noodles had a great chew. The rest of our party enjoyed both the katsu and curry tofu rice plate. Above all, it was the perfect hearty meal to warm us up on a cold night. read more

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Cute little ramen shop. Went on the weekend with no lines and we were immediately seated. Bathrooms are clean. This is a nice place to sit and relax in the middle of Hood River's downtown. Food was OK. Black garlic (chintan) was a hit but Khao Soi was a miss. Black garlic ramen is garlicky, but love that it is. Chashu is flavorful and melts in your mouth. Khao soi broth lacked umami and the chicken tasted like it was going bad. If I'm in the area again, I'd come back here but not as a first pick and avoid the Khao Soi. read more

Mugen Noodle - Ramen Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

Second time visit today with my whole family. Service was kind and friendly and the food was delicious. I had the Khao Soi for the second time. It's my favorite noodle dish and I'm just thrilled that there are so many versions of it in Northwest Oregon. Back in CA, there was only one place an hour away. Now I have like 5 different Khao Soi restaurants to try. Anyhoo, the one at Mugen Noodle is my current favorite. I had medium spicy and it was exactly what I was expecting. The mustard pickles were really tasty and the soft boiled egg was perfectly flavored. The noodles are perfectly chewy. Husband had the black garlic noods and eldest son had the shoyu. We also ordered the shrimp tempura appetizer and it was enough for all four of us to have a taste -well I had the salad and not the shrimp, but the salad was great too! Bonus points for having ramune! Love love love! I don't write reviews often, but this is a new family favorite, well worth the drive from Portland. read more

Mugen Noodle - Khao Soi with tofu (I asked for the egg - you don't have to have one if you want it vegan) - Ramen Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

Fantastic, well-executed ramen. These guys really care. Try the YuZu Limeade also. Delish

They get so many things right. The pork chashu was some of the most amazing I've had. The egg was *chefs kiss*. Just really really good ramen. On notes of personal preference I like my ramen noodles on the thinner side and these were thicker. Serving size was just right for me. Not huge, not small. Prices are a little high, but a solid choice for delicious ramen. read more

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One of the only restaurants still serving at 8:30 on a Saturday night, decided to give Mugen Noodle a try. It was so hot outside that we didn't want to have their famous ramen, but there were so many other options. We went with the chicken katso salad (had a fancier name) and it was fresh and delicious! The chicken was crispy yet so tender inside, which isn't always the case. The chili lime dressing gave it a fantastic kick. I'm already craving it again! For an appetizer we ordered the tempura shrimp; it was crispy and delicious. There were five shrimp for $12, a bit pricy, but they were satisfying. Even at this time of the night, the place was bustling! Lots of people sitting outside, some inside and even more arriving for pick up. Families, couples, singles - everyone. While sitting outside there are great views of the river and the windsurfers. Parking right on the street out front or behind the restaurant. Will definitely be back and can't wait to try the ramen! read more

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Boy am I glad we found this spot after our day in Mt. Hood!! It was the perfect combination of authentic, cozy, and restorative for us. I got the spicy shrimp ramen and my mom tried the chicken shoyu - both broths were flavorful and rich. The noodles are chewy and in mine, the shrimp were cooked to perfection. (Not overdone as they do frequently are in soups.) The sweet little lady running the shop was very dedicated to her customers and very patient in helping us navigate the menu and deciding what would be best for our specific tastes. I was pleasantly surprised to find a free lot next to the establishment as everything else in the area is paid. Loved my experience and would readily return! read more

Mugen Noodle - Spicy shrimp ramen (with no creaminess) - Ramen Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

Great Ramen, we had the Shoyu, Shio and Curry (spicy) and loved them till the end. Good flavors and fast service too.

What an awesome discovery! We have been coming home from our ski days through Hood River depending on conditions and we decided a last Ko the to check out lunch spots and found Mugen. Everything we have had has been delicious, well constructed and unique in some way. The buttered ramen was a great kid lunch along with fried oysters and Khao Soi for me. Next time we had Duck Ramen for the boy and I got the shrimp ramen. AMAZING! And then yesterday was Duck Ramen again and the Mazman mix noodles. Just perfect. Great service great spot, just a great find. The kids call it our new tradition. read more

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