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    Boke Bowl

    3.6 (697 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    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.

    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.

    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.

    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 :(

    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.

    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.

    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

    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

    Janell J.

    One of our favs! Love the steamed buns with fried chicken. The sauce is amazing! A must try.

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    Love it!!!

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    Thanks!!! We appreciate it!

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    Woot! Great review! Thanks so much!

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    5 months ago

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

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    Can't wait to have you back! Thanks for the review!

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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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    Thank you! So glad you had the experience we'd hoped!

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    11 months ago

    First time here. Great food. Helpful staff. Excellent atmosphere. I'll definitely recommend Boke Bowl to friends.

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    What an amazing experience. Thanks for sharing!!!

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    4.5(335 reviews)
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    Excellent service and a quiet little spot on the corner. I happened up on it while walking around…read morein the afternoon, and was sad to see it was closing around 230. I searched it up, and came back later, so glad I did. I got the deluxe Ryoma ramen with shoyu broth and a hot green tea. The broth alone was incredibly delicious. If I had more time in Portland this would be my spot! Highly, highly recommend. Best ramen I've had since being in Japan. Arigato gozaimasu!

    Ramen Ryoma is a decent, casual option if you are in the area and craving comfort food, but overall…read morethe experience felt pretty middle-of-the-road. While a few things stood out, the meal as a whole didn't quite hit the high marks I was hoping for. Here is how it broke down: The Starters (The Highlight): Karaage (Fried Chicken): This was easily the best part of the meal. The pieces were large, juicy, and had a great, ultra-crispy crunch on the outside. Takoyaki: Decent texture and well-presented on a long plate with plenty of bonito flakes, making it a solid appetizer to share. The Mains (A Bit Average): Spicy Ramen: The noodles had a good chew, but the broth lacked the deep, rich complexity you expect from a really stellar ramen. Even with the spicy paste mixed in, the flavor profile felt a bit flat. Chashu Don (Rice Bowl): While it was a generous portion packed with chopped chashu and minced meat, it ended up tasting a bit monotone after a few bites and could have used more balance or a punchier sauce. Overall, it's a fine spot if you want a quick, filling meal, but the flavors didn't quite wow me enough to make it a standout. Solid, but nothing mind-blowing.

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    0.5 miDowntown, Southwest Portland
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    Outdoor seating
    Family-owned & operated

    This place sometimes feels like a hit or miss with this last experience as being a hit, we ate it…read moreall up and took the rest to go. Portions are large and meant to be shared family style. We shared the cream cheese wontons, coconut curry with chicken spice level 2(which comes with rice), and the luc lac. Everything was deliciousss! The chicken in the curry broke apart so easily and the curry itself was very flavorful. Spice level 2 was perfect for a little kick, but not too much. The meat on the luc lac has a nice char on it and a sauce that is almost sweet. Service is quick and the vibe inside is very trendy with colorful decor and lights. Great for a night out. Previous visits have sometimes left us confused as if we ordered something different than a usual so i would say it is not too consistent but great if you catch it on a good day.

    We came here for dinner on a weekday evening. There was long line, we had to wait about 15 minutes…read more While waiting, we leaned about their unique way of taking orders. They took our drinks order and handed the drinks while we were in the line. Once we got to the register, we put in our food order and paid. The restaurant was semi self served. We got to our table few minutes after ordering. Guests also had the option to order to go and dine in the tent tables outside. The interior of the place was so stunning. There were dragon on walls, umbrellas in the ceiling, a huge full service bar. Our dishes came out within few minutes. We got the chicken skewers, chicken pho, chicken luc lac and steak rolls. We liked the small plate dishes, but the entree ones were disappointing. The chickens were chunky and dry, bland flavor. As much as we loved the vibe of the place, we didn't enjoy the food as much. The staff members were very joyful and friendly. They were explaining the process to every guest and keeping everyone informed on waiting time. During dining, they were also available to help.

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    We've been here twice and this is a good ramen spot! It's super cozy as you order and then seat…read moreyourself. You have to get the spicy chicken karaage, it's so so juicy. We both enjoyed the tonkotsu so we both got that the second time. My husband got it a little spicy the second time. Parking can get tricky as it's mainly free or paid street parking. We usually park a handful of streets away and walk.

    The tonkotsu shoyu was meh. The broth was too salty, but it was also lacking in, something. It felt…read morekinda like water, oil and salt, and like it was missing some sort of more complex meaty, umami, maybe nutty or spicy notes. The noodles also felt kinda vanilla to me. Nothing in terms of more complex eg. wheat-y or grain-y notes. The chasu was a bit on the lean and dry side, although the fatty part melted in your mouth, which was good. I hate when it's chewy. I liked the curry and rice a lot. The pork had a nice texture that was fun to chew. It had some bite to it. It also felt meaty and satisfying. The rice was cooked well too. But unfortunately the bowl was super small. It's a $4 add-on to the curry that you can finish in like 3-5 spoonfulls. Maybe that's not terrible as an add-on; I dunno. The line was out-the-door and moved slowly. It took forever to move through the line and order. Granted, it was like 6pm on a Saturday. Personally I don't really mind the slowness, but I know others do.

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