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Boke Bowl

3.6 (702 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Boke Bowl: Zesty Red Chile &  Turmeric Coconut Curry with Tofu for curry week
Chiemi N.

I came during curry week, I saw that they were participating and had a vegan option. I love me some curry, and their Zesty Red Chile & Turmeric Coconut Curry with Tofu was very flavorful; and a good portion size for $10! I also got steamed buns, 2 Mushroom buns and a Hot & Spicy Jackfruit bun. I really liked the mushroom buns! I ordered at the counter and the woman was pretty helpful with my order. I sat at the long community table and my order was brought out to me. Looking at the menu, I saw quite a few vegan items that I would like to try on a future visit. However, I was getting anxiety looking for parking. I finally found a spot after driving up and down the street. And my anxiety was heightened when I returned to my vehicle to find I was pretty boxed in. So yeah, I'd like to return, but may do so when the memory of my parking experience starts to fade!

Mushroom and Hot & Sour Crispy Jackfruit Buns
Keely N.

I haven't had boke bowl in a while and I like how many vegan and gluten free options there were. However, the Caramelized Fennel ($15) was a bit on the blander side and lukewarm. I like how the ingredients were fresh, but the greens were interesting like there was arugula in bowl. A bit of like a liquid salad, but it's definitely healthy... Unsure if the cod fish was actually trout? I enjoyed the jackfruit taco but the mushroom was a bit bland. Rice tots were interesting. Fast service too! It was busy during lunchtime and a great location for coffee and other activities like OMSI.

Boke Double Crunch Cheeseburger
Ja'Nelle S.

I decided to go to Boke Bowl in person, since one of my kiddos wanted to try the Boke burger. I really wanted to like it and hoped the fresh burger would be better than the one delivered. Unfortunately, I still feel the same as when I first reviewed the burger. There's no crunch and the burger too greasy. Service was good. We had a friendly cashier and the server was nice. The vibe in the restaurant was relaxed with communal tables. Everything was clean. I'd love to visit again and try something else on the menu.

Fried Chicken Buns
Laura C.

I really enjoyed this place. I ordered the Tuna poke bowl which was less poke bowl vibes and more Whole Foods bowl with a salad mix that I really liked. Also ordered the fried chicken steam buns which I loved, I wish they added a little more of their sauce that was on it because that was delicious.

Jennifer S.

Mind blown, so very good, wish I lived closer to this place, I would be a regular! Poke bowl was the best I've ever had

Inside
Winlee W.

Tons of seating, fast casual food, pricey, small menu. There aren't a ton of options here, but you can add foods to your bowls for extra. It was decent enough for lunch but of the three times I've been here my ramen was just warm (not hot). The veggies were always al dente which doesn't really work when your soup is lukewarm. The people are friendly enough. The inside has high ceilings with Japanese decor. Ample seating. The chasu and the tonkotsu are the best things here, but they really need to work on the full execution.

Curry Rice Bowl
Erika G.

Great menu, love that you can customize most things. Was really tempted by the fried chicken buns but ended up ordering the curry bowl with mushrooms, eggplant & tofu. It was really good! Fresh & filling, will def be back.

Miso Black Cod Ramen
Kathleen N.

randomly stumbled upon boke bowl and unfortunately i was super disappointed! the ramen was bland and lukewarm. the caramelized funnel ramen had arugula.. that is not a japanese vegetable. the rice tot was also super bland and had no flavor. service was good and space was large and clean. will not being coming back here :(

The Boke double burger
Martin W.

Can a ramen place make a good burger? Let's find out. I had the boke double Burger: Double patty, Tillamook cheddar, Caramelized onions, Boke pickled cucumbers, and our Boke Secret sauce with Japanese kewpie mayo, gochujang and chile crunch! This burger is a seasonal one so it might be gone when you are getting there Yes it is a good burger just a little tiny kick from the chile crunch and a good taste of the onions - not too much of sauce and the meat paddies are just right. A good burger indeed.

Nacho week
Ginger P.

Stopped specifically for Nacho Week for the Korean Beef Wonton Nachos. Korean braised beef, crispy wonton chips, gochujang queso topped with kimchi and pickled onions. Needed some extra spice from the sauces on the table, but otherwise nice crunch! Service was not memorable. Ambience: open, light, large picnic tables

Pork Bone Dashi Ramen w/ egg
Brian M.

I've stopped by here a handful of times and the food and service have always been amazing. The staff is super friendly and can answer all the questions you have about the restaurant and food. The ramen is delicious! My son loves the PB&J buns.

Samantha J.

PORTLAND SANDWICH WEEK brought us here. The Korean Spicy Sando is at the top of my list (out of the 5 that we tried this week). Wish they offered this in their regular menu 'cause it was BOMB AF. 10/10 !!! Boke Bowl is located in the industrial east side of Portland. We don't generally find ourselves in this area, so I'm glad that the Portland Sandwich Week forced us to check this spot out. There's only STREET PARKING available. The restaurant itself is super spacious with lots of indoor seating. We especially liked the modern and bright/airy feel of the space. Service was TOP-NOTCH and our food came out QUICKLY! We decided to add a side of the BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD with our sandwich and I'm so glad we did 'cause this dish had so much flavor and is a hit on their original menu. I would definitely come back for this!

Tofu Poke Bowl, Tofu Rice Bowl, mushroom steam buns + jackfruit steam buns. All terrific!
Ivy N.

Love Boke bowl!! Everything is always so fresh and delicious. The portions are great for the price and as a vegan I appreciate the wide variety of options (all of which are great!! Can personally attest to the ramen, the rice bowl, the curry bowl, the poke bowl, and the buns). The staff is always very friendly and the food comes out quickly. One of my favorite spots in Portland :) Also a great place to take gluten free friends as they have many options to accommodate them as well

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Food taste authentic - you can customize your ramen - worth going. I didn't find better ramen in Portland so far

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Yum will try again! Quick friendly service and yummy food! Menu looks so good want to try more things. I like the fast casual vibe.

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Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya - Spicy ramen

Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya

4.6(186 reviews)
0.5 mi•Downtown, Southwest Portland
•$$

Got the garlic tonkatsu ramen as it is listed as their bestselling ramen. It was delicious!…read more I didn't see a kids' menu on the actual menu but when we asked the staff they do have simple ramen entrees that come with a side of corn, a naruto/fish cake, a small octopus-shaped sausage, a small piece of zucchini, and a small piece of chicken karaage. The kids definitely enjoyed it. Kizuki ramen and izakaya is located inside a food hall. You place your order at the counter next to a curry place. There's also a self-checkout/ self-order kiosk next to the main counter.

My husband and I came here on a Sunday evening as we were craving ramen…read more This location is in a food hall, there are other establishments in the same building. We were the first ones in line at that hour. We quickly placed our order in at the kiosk. Then we went to select a table nearby to sit down. When our food came out, we were able to pick up our drinks as well. The chicken karaage was nice and crispy and the meat was juicy. The octopus balls were a bit soft on the inside. The noodles in both ramen broth was perfectly cooked. It was the best ramen noodles I have had in a really long time. Definitely recommend! My broth was similar to my husband's. I ordered the spicy ramen and he ordered the garlic tonkotsu. I added extra corn to my bowl. Overall the food was good. We would definitely come back again. Garlic tobkotsu: 4.5/5 Spicy ramen + corn: 4.75/5 Chicken karaage: 4.7/5 Takoyaki: 3.75/5 Green tea and sprite

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Toya Ramen & Bar

4.3(129 reviews)
0.5 mi•Buckman, Central Eastside, Southeast Portland

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

Came here after seeing a YouTube video raving about how incredible this place is, but the reality…read morewas a huge disappointment. From the second my partner and I walked in at 4:30 PM, we were greeted by a server who made it immediately clear we were bothering them. When seated, I asked for a dinner menu thinking they'd given us a lunch menu by mistake. I was told dinner doesn't start until 5:00 PM (something listed nowhere online, despite their online presence highlighting all their dinner options). And since when does lunch run up until 5pm? The latest I've ever seen is 3 or 4. The final straw was asking about the only vegan option on the menu, which was labeled "spicy." When I asked how spicy it was, the same server gave a completely patronizing response: "I'm not sure your level of spice..." My partner and I looked at each other in shock at how openly rude this person was. We got up, picked up our stuff, and walked out before ordering. I'm 51 years old, and I can count on one hand the number of times in my life I've walked out of a restaurant due to bad service before even getting food. Sadly, this was one of them. The gap between how great this place was portrayed online and how poorly we were treated in person was staggering.

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Luc Lac - Luc Lac

Luc Lac

4.1(4.8k reviews)
0.5 mi•Downtown, Southwest Portland
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Outdoor seating
Family-owned & operated

Luc Lac is a great spot if you're craving Vietnamese food! The decor is really fun, with neon…read morelights and a dragon that gives the place a cool, almost club-like vibe. It's definitely a nice spot for dinner. The service was great, and our food came out pretty quickly. You order at the counter first, and they give you a number to take to your table. There's complimentary water and utensils available on the side, which makes everything pretty convenient. You can also choose to sit inside, outside, or get your food to go. We ordered the pho with steak and brisket, and it was delicious! We also got the vermicelli with pork, which had a lot of flavor. The portions are pretty generous, so the vermicelli would be great to share. Overall, we had a great experience at Luc Lac. If you're craving Vietnamese food, I definitely recommend checking this place out!

Came in here after visiting long-time family friends that live in Bend who later decided to meet us…read morefor some eats in Portland proper before we headed back to Seattle. Let me tell you, if they had this place in Seattle, it would be poppin' for sure. Loved the decor, and the service was amazing. We were a party of 8, and they did the most to get us seated. They even combined two tables for us without too much wait. We appreciated this so much! This is one of those places where you order at the counter, and they bring your food to your table, although they also seat you. So you wait in line to order, and then you wait a little longer to get a seat. The menu is on a huge, lit-up billboard behind the counter, so you'll see folks crowded in that area trying to read it. The food was alright, no one was particularly blown away. I got a pho, and I would say it was okay. I think you come here more for the vibe and scratching that craving than for out-of-this-world food/flavors. The music is good, the servers were all super friendly, and it's a great vibe. Fyi, there's mostly street parking.

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Shigezo Izakaya

Shigezo Izakaya

3.5(784 reviews)
0.8 mi•Downtown, Southwest Portland
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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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AFURI IZAKAYA - Yuzu Shio

AFURI IZAKAYA

3.9(1.1k reviews)
0.3 mi•Central Eastside, Industrial District, Buckman, Southeast Portland
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A great spot for Japanese food in a modern and lively atmosphere! The space is stylish but not…read moreoverly formal, so it's great for casual dinner, date night or bigger occasions. I didn't get to try the ramen, but the small plates are great for sharing, especially if you want to try a few different dishes. Def recommend getting the edamame! They put a topping on it that moves with the heat and it's pretty fun and mesmerizing :)

Relaxed spot with tons of seating, great for large parties. We had a reservation for 10 and had no…read moretrouble with our experience or orders. Food was solid, but I feel like the ramen was missing a bit of pizzazz. Lovely service and a nice casual ambiance. The last ramen took a while to come, but with a larger party I imagine it was a simple mixup around orders. Okonomiyaki Fries - these weren't bad, the okonomiyaki part was just the toppings. I did expect actual okonomiyaki pieces (flour, cabbage, etc) mixed in. Would have preferred crispier fries (they were a bit soft) and also some extra salt. Might skip in the future or try another appetizer instead. Zen - the basic ramen for building! We added bok choy and an egg for a lighter meal. Nice that they give a whole egg (for $3) because the preset ramens come with half. Noodles were great, and pretty filling given the default price point. Add ons are great to enhance the taste, but won't impact fullness too much. Yuzu Shoyu - personally thought the preset ramens were nothing special. Barely any greens, felt like just a garnish. One piece of chashu and half an egg. Noodles were tasty though! Broth was on the lighter side.

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Toro Maki - (Fatty Tuna Sushi).

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Kinboshi Ramen - Paitan Red -Chicken broth Tonkotsu Red Paitan Shio -Chicken broth

Kinboshi Ramen

3.9(871 reviews)
0.6 mi•Lower Burnside, Industrial District, Buckman, Central Eastside, Southeast Portland
•$$

This no-frills ramen shop is a fantastic, comforting destination that's especially cozy on a rainy…read morePortland day. The kitchen brings out steaming bowls incredibly fast, filled with rich broths and excellent toppings with an efficient, straightforward dining style. Tonkotsu Shoyu (4/5): A deeply comforting and classic bowl of ramen. They offer a generous portion of perfectly cooked noodles paired with plenty of fresh vegetables like spinach, green onions, and mushrooms. The soft-boiled egg was perfectly yolky, but the dish would've been elevated even further with a slightly more generous serving of chashu pork. Tonkotsu Red (5/5): A unique variation for those who love a bit of heat. It shares the same chewy noodle and vegetable foundation as the Shoyu, but has a spicy broth that builds and ramps up the more you slurp. The heat was a distinct, subtle numbing sensation reminding me of Sichuan peppercorns, creating an incredibly flavorful and unique twist on a traditional tonkotsu base. Logistics Tip: This is a fast and casual self-service setup where you walk right up to the counter upon entering to order from the menu displayed on the wall. Indoor seating is limited to a few long, communal tables, so be prepared to potentially share space with other diners during peak hours, and remember to bus your own dishes when finished. For parking, street spots are easy to find and can be paid for using the local Parking Kitty app.

Tried this place after multiple uber drivers told me it was some of the best ramen in PDX. The…read moreramen was delicious, but it wasn't the best I've ever had. I can see the hype and I would get it again if there were no other options, but there's something missing in the tonkotsu broth that would really take it to the next level. It needs more flavor and way more meat. The fried chicken had absolutely zero seasoning and I would not recommend ordering. The gyoza was just okay, I found them to be very oily. Overall this place was just... good. I'm certain I can find better. The customer service was great, but another thing that bothered us were there were sooo many flying insects inside. They've gotta get some fans or something because it really ruined the experience for us.

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Kinboshi Ramen - Indoor seating

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Gyoza and Tonkotsu ramen with seaweed (January 2024)

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