Mugen Noodle is such a great find, especially if you, like me are traveling with vegan and…read moregluten-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.

Excellent food, excellent service! We were visiting Oregon and took a chance on Hood River…read morerestaurant 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!!

Food is good, but service doesn't exist. Ignored by server who took food to tables that arrived…read moreafter us. No word on why our food was taking so long to prepare or bring to our table. Has happened more than once.

Spicy California was delicious, Spicy Girl roll was a little rice heavy and could use a little more…read moreflavor but overall both were tasty and fresh

Excellent! Food, staff and atmosphere were all great! Just passing through but I would for sure be…read morea regular if we lived closer.

We stopped in after the morning rush for breakfast before heading west to hike to several…read morewaterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge. Needless to say, coffee was first priority, but we also were looking for a decent breakfast to keep us going. At 9 am on a Wednesday, we were the only customers in the place. The barista/waitress was very helpful answering questions about the menu, and even gave us a view tips on which waterfalls to visit. Our lattes were very good, but my Breakfast Sandwich with Barbacoa ranks as the absolute best breakfast sandwich I've ever sampled. Wow, such an incredible palate pleaser, and very large for a breakfast sandwich. I just wish I lived a lot closer! We hung out for 90 minutes waiting for the skies to clear before starting our day. Good wi-fi and comfortable surroundings. Definitely worth the stop!

Good food and the outdoor seating is really nice. You can tell they put a lot of thought into the…read morewhole experience embracing the mountain vibe. We're looking forward to our next visit already. We tried a sampling of lots of menu items and were not disappointed.

We have been wanting to try this roadside restaurant for a while. It's on the way to Mt. Hood from…read morePortland and it's an Asian inspired restaurant which seems a bit out of place. It was actually really good. You order in the back at the food truck and get your number. The inside has lots of live plants and you can find your own seat, order drinks and we got chai. The sushi roll, ramen and noodles were delicious!

I've eaten here five times now. I think I'm officially addicted…read more On two occasions, I've ordered the Big Kahuna. Currently listed at $15, it comes with double rice, double mac, a slice of pineapple, pulled pork, beef ribs, and barbecue chicken. The Big Kahuna is probably the best value on the menu. For me personally, it's big enough to split, or to feed me for a whole day. While I loved the Big Kahuna, I'm not really a big fan of pulled pork. The third time I came in, I ordered the Ginger Beef. I liked it, but honestly not as much as any of the three meats that came with the Big Kahuna. The next two times, I ordered the large teriyaki chicken with extra sauce, to go. The flavor is basic in the best way possible. It's not necessarily interesting or innovative, but is exactly what I expect when I think of good teriyaki chicken. It's tender, flavorful, and perfectly charred. The pulled pork tastes like it was cooked in a slow cooker, or via some kind of process that took a very long time. It just falls apart in your mouth. The rice and mac are also plain in the best way possible. Traditional and plain, but still perfectly done. This has become my favorite lunch spot in Hood River. It's hard to not eat here every day.

Went around lunchtime--it was pretty busy, but the line moved quickly and orders came out fast. The…read moremenu focuses on Hawaiian BBQ staples like teriyaki chicken, pulled pork, etc. Most plates are around $10, and the portions are hefty for the price. I ordered the teriyaki chicken plate. The meat had a nice smoky char and a sweet-salty glaze (from the smoker outside). Not served piping hot, but still reason temperature, not super-tender either though. One piece had a slightly acrid taste, probably over smoked, but the rest was solid. The rice was standard. The mac salad was chilled, creamy, and well balanced--mayo-based with shreds of carrot, bits of green onion, and a light touch of pepper. Overall, a classic Hawaiian plate lunch. Fast, filling, and good value.

We've been coming here for years and had great service from our waiter, Asepf. He works at the…read morerestaurant every day and it really shows. He is always attentive and professional. We had a great experience and appreciated his service. The kobe roll and the crazy tuna roll are our favorite rolls!

Horrible Service! The man helping us was in a bad mood or something, he didn't even acknowledge us…read morewhen we asked for napkins. The food was good.

WOW WOW We had a delightful lunch here. The food was hot and fresh, sooooo. Good!!!!!!!! Yummy food…read moreand served by a very polite young man. The atmosphere was very chill , no blaring music, very relaxing atmosphere!!! We will be back. Peace be with you all Sherri

We came in the afternoon. I really like this place. It's bright and clean. Same with the restrooms…read more Ordering is very easy and the service is excellent. We ordered the 12 piece chicken wings dry rub with a few sauces on the side. These are so tasty and crispy. Perfect chicken wings if you're a dry rub fan like me. Tempura shrimp-crispy, crunchy deliciousness. You can taste the tender shrimp clearly. The sweet chili sauce dip is a perfect compliment. We ordered creamy curry chicken Ramen, and the tonkatsu. They.com a good sized bowl and steaming hot. I love the perfectly cooked creamy egg. The noodles were perfect as well. I asked for some chili crisp, which they did not have. He brought some Korean chili powder. I also added soy sauce. The chicken in the creamy curry was flavorful and tender. The pork in the tonkatsu was a delicious bite. Definitely a good choice if you're craving Ramen or other tasty delights.

We enjoyed our dinner last night. Food was tasty and reasonably priced. $74 with tax included. We…read moreordered: Chicken Teriyaki Bento box Teriyaki chicken Miso ramen Tobiko nigiri sushi California roll Spicy Salmon roll Combination sushi Serving size was good with minimal wait.

An excellent sushi spot in downtown Washougal--not the likeliest of places…read more The ambiance feels like the restaurant before it with a sushi bar added--glad it worked for Asaka. Services was no-nonsense and fine. We had 3 rolls and the jalapeño bomb appetizers, which was like a fried jalapeño popper with spicy tuna. It was so good and spicy! We had the Washougal Roll, the Godzilla Roll and the White Dragon Roll. All were good and fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be back.

This is a food cart at the Brooklyn Carretta…read more The service was fast and friendly. The food itself was freshly made and hot. Because of that, expect a small wait for your order to be prepared. I ordered a chicken teriyaki plate which comes with rice and a salad. The dressing on the salad was unidentifiable but so yummy. It had a sweet and savory flavor. The teriyaki was delicious. Tender chicken with just enough sauce. It was a great experience, and I'm looking forward to a return visit!

Rich, flavorful, good portions. Ordered at the food truck. Chicken teriyaki is a solid choice. Love…read morethe tonkotsu ramen! Perfect meal on a cold day in Portland. One tip I'd add is if you're ordering the ramen, be careful about the soup spilling out of the container. Luckily I double bagged since I brought my own bag -- spillage was contained in the plastic bag they provided. Good thing only a little spilled!

I ordered the teriyaki bowl and spam musubi.... Which was huge. Was $19 for the order. Good flavors…read moreand friendly service

Love coming to Kiawe, haven't been in a while because on the days I crave it- they're closed…read more Finally was able to come when they was open. They had one special menu and the manapua man noodles and gaugee caught my eye. That's like the perfect combo. But we skipped out on gaugee and got the manapua man noodles. Wish the options for the additions was one fried chicken but instead it was either pork belly or sweet sour chicken. Which isn't usually the kind of combo I would get. Especially if you label it manapua man noodles. The noodles tasted more like fried noodle / fried saimin style since it was cooked on a wok. I do miss the simplicity of a manapua noodle where you dress it with shoyu and sirracha. But these noodles weren't bad. They were super flavorful. Portion was huge! My husband said he could've gone without the pork belly. The pork belly was meh. The noodles tho, ono! I also went with the japolo chicken and kalbi combo, which is my go to. Kalbi is saucy and so flavorful! The chicken is nice and crispy. My only thing is that my plate was swimming in sauce. And when it touches the rice, it's a no for me. Wish had some buffer like cabbage to catch the sauce. Other than that, food is always ono here. Service is also friendly and the place is nice and clean with lots of seating!