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    Toya Ramen & Bar

    4.4 (123 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Kimmy S.

    This place was just ok. The inside was cute and sleek and the staff were friendly, but the food wasn't that great in my opinion. I wouldn't totally write it off and would be willing to try again, but I didn't love it. I ordered the yuzu shio and for starters I was disappointed in the lack of meat that was in the dish? The description states black truffle meatballs (plural) and there was one singular small meatball. Then there was one slice of chicken and one slice of pork. Idk just seemed skimpy. Overall flavoring was a bit off too. If I returned I would order a different dish.

    Lainey H.

    Came here recently and honestly the vibes are the best part. We sat at the bar and the bartender was super helpful about the drinks and the menu. The atmosphere is sooo cozy and cute -- perfect for a date night or a girls night out. Service was AMAZING. Like actually top notch -- super friendly, attentive, and made everything easy. Food was... just okay. Not bad at all, just didn't wow me the way I hoped. The ramen was solid but not something I'm dreaming about later lol. BUT major points for the drinks -- they have Japanese highballs and shochu, which is such a win and made the whole experience way more fun. Would definitely come back for the vibe + drinks.

    Shoyu Black ramen
    Lesley L.

    I think we are very lucky to have a lot of good ramen in Portland. It is so good that I was disappointed when I went to Japan, as I didn't think the ramen there was any better than here! Toya is a really good one. They serve chicken based broth, and you do not miss the pork! I had the shoyu black, which is really rich and flavorful. My dining companion had the old school shoyu, which is clear, but still with a deep umami chicken flavor. The meats are really succulent and tender, I think some of the best ramen meats in town--there's chicken paitan and cha siu. I really like it when the bamboo is seasoned, which it is here. The reason I gave them 4/5 is because they use thin straight noodles, and I prefer the thicker chewier type, but I appreciate that they give a good amount of noodles. Also had the Toya Caesar, which is a nice big size, I liked the crunchy panko. Service is warm and inviting--the waiter asked if we wanted an explanation of the menu and he gave a very thorough walkthrough! I saw some criticism that a lot of caucasians work here, but this restaurant is owned by a Japanese chef. It probably isn't possible to hire a predominantly Japanese workforce. I think they did an excellent job of executing the menu.

    Menu 3/24
    Phil N.

    The pandemic robbed Portland of some of its finest late night dining options in a town that didn't have that many to begin with. I'm happy to inform you all that Toya Ramen has helped fill that void at least on weekends when they are open til midnight. I was able to get their fantastic Tom Yum ramen and Karaage on this evening and everything was great. In fact it was one of the best late night meals I've had in Portland. What is one of the most important components to a good late night spot? The vibe! Toya was moderately full on this Saturday night and the atmosphere was fantastic with great throwback hip hop and rnb jams and a lively clientele. The Caramel Apple cocktail was perfect and full of flavor while not being too sweet and had a nice bruleed apple garnish that I enjoyed. I finished my meal with a black sesame cheesecake that was the perfect way to end this meal and night.

    New School Shoyu
    Jen N.

    We were craving ramen and this was the closest to where we were at. A little pricey in my opinion, but food was decent. I got the New School Shoyu, which was quite salty. My bf got the Shoyu Black, which I thought was super flavorful and not too salty.

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    Celine P.

    There was a slight wait when we arrived at 7:30pm. We somehow got a table in 10 minutes. The ramen had thinly sliced red onions that were better than the sharply spicy diced red onions I had in the past. I asked the server what they do with the other half of the egg instead of giving the customer both. He jokingly said they throw it away. The black sesame cheesecake was absolutely divine except for the chunks of sesame in the graham cracker crust. I think it would taste better blitzed.

    Catherine C.

    Color me obsessed. I usually prefer pork broth over chicken, but Toya's chicken broth was so delightfully flavorful and clean tasting that I didn't even feel like anything was missing. Service was great, our server was fun and a little quirky in a good Oregonian way. Ambiance was simple and clean, warm and inviting on a cold winter evening. I love this place so much and it's on our regular rotation now for when I'm in the Portland area.

    Hojicha Icecream
    Monica M.

    Such a gem, small space that feels upscale and reasonably priced. Lovely place with delicious food!! O.G. Abura Soba, Tonkatsu, and Hojicha Icecream. Definitely coming back to try other items and drinks

    New School Shoyu
    Alex W.

    Atmosphere: Great atmosphere. Nice bar, perfect lighting, ample windows. Food: The New School Shoyu was good, but I wouldn't quite consider it my best ramen in Portland. Would be open to trying some of the others, but for the price, I may stick to some other spots instead. Price: On the higher side for ramen, but it does have an upscale feel to it. Service: Pretty good service. Parking: Street parking

    Tomyun
    Bobby W.

    Food: 4-4.5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Value: Pricing comparable to other like-ramen establishments, with an elevated ambiance. My group ordered the shoyu, tomyun ramen, karage, and center cut loin tonkatsu. I'm no ramen connoisseur, but overall the broth was refreshing and authentic to its flavors. Karage was like a Korean fried chicken soy garlic flavor. A good appetizer where the chicken was juicy and flavorful (4/5). What impressed me was the Tonkatsu, having several gyukatsus and tonkatsus all over, I was pleased by how soft and juicy the pork was, when I've had very dry experiences. The breading for mine wasn't the external crispy and crunchy but was crunchy with a good "sog" to it, actually the way I like it. Service was standard with good attention to refills and needs. The ambiance is excellent with great modern and traditional fusion. Good vibes for sure. Overall, I'd absolutely recommend this place for a good bowl of ramen, but I may not immediately come back here over trying new restaurants. It did a great job but fell short of blowing my mind for the fifth star.

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    Penny S.

    This was the first time I've been to Toya Ramen & Bar. The wait staff are accommodating and friendly. The ambiance is beautiful and cozy. I wish I had taken a picture of the pretty lights enclosed in baskets. Maybe it was the acoustics in the space but I found it a little hard to hear everybody at our table of 6. The food got mixed reviews from my friends and I, however. I gave my ramen a 5/5. It was the spicy vegan one and I added a jammy egg to mine for a little protein. I liked the spice level (but might be a little much if you can't handle a bit of heat) and the soy milk gave it a nice creaminess which I liked for a change from typical ramen. I loved the silky texture of the house made noodles and the perfect amount of chew. Two of my friends shared a bowl of the vegan soupless ramen and an order of the tofu. The menu describes that ramen as containing several kinds of vegetables. Instead they received a bowl of flavored noodles and a couple pea pods. One other person in the group ordered the same ramen and it was the same for her, but she didn't mind as much. When the 2 that shared mentioned it later to the server she graciously took off about $1.80 from the price. Maybe they were running low on veggies in the kitchen? That's a they problem, not the diners' problem. My friends were disappointed in the dish, and said they would not be back. The others in our party enjoyed what they had and had no complaints. So there you have it. A mixed review, my friend.

    Lime coconut sorbetto
    Chris C.

    Toya feels comfortably upscale, if that makes sense? It's a very nicely decorated space and it reads as a premium spot, but the prices are very reasonable. We loved the chicken karaage and the lime coconut sorbetto. I had the truffle ramen which was good, but not my favorite. My partner had the "regular" version and I liked hers better. Service was friendly if a bit slow, but in such a nice space we didn't mind.

    Tuna
    Davida M.

    We planned a double date here and my partner and I started at the bar while we we waited for our friends. The bar service was great, starting out with the chicken karaage (great portion for the price) which was delicious and two tasty drinks: the Next of Kin and the Pleasure Principle. I even got to try a Japanese whiskey for the first time by recommendation of the bartender. I wasn't a fan of the gold flecks in one of our drinks but to each their own. I enjoyed watching the team make the ramen and other apps. After our friends arrived we were seated in the main area. It's a beautiful space and while we enjoyed our time, the main courses weren't the highlight. We got the ceviche which was okay, the katsu which was pretty fatty and the ramen that needed salt or something else. Overall, I think this could be a great options for drinks and apps!

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