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Great gem in Portland, ME! Love how you can build your own poké bowl to your liking. Very reasonable price with bowls starting at $16.50 with only $4 upcharges for extra or premium (lobster / scallops) proteins. Service was friendly and prompt for made to order bowls and drinks. The taro boba was tasty - just on the sweet side even asking for less sweet. That wouldn't stop me from getting it again though. The boba was bouncy and chewy without mush. Well done. Would recommend read more

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A bit of a unique ordering process -- it worked when I was one of the only ones in line, but I feel like it would get complicated when busy. the complaining stops there, however... The food was fresh, plentiful and the staff was friendly & smiling the whole time! I waited (maybe) eight or nine minutes, which I think was fair because I got the sense that they were busy with online orders ahead of me. I'm going to return here to enjoy a nice poke bowl for lunch in the future, for sure! read more

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Sheri M.

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Fresh, delicious ingredients, excellent ramen and Poké bowls in the heart of Portland's Old Port. We went for an early lunch, around 11:30, which I recommend, especially if you want to sit down because it's a small shop with just a few tables, and it becomes very busy during the lunch rush. There appeared to be quite a few regulars picking up takeout, as well as people looking to have a leisurely lunch. On this trip I had the Veggie Ramen and Thai Boba. The ramen was full of fresh ingredients and served hot, with the spice on the side. I've also ordered Poké bowls to go and taken them to the Eastern Prom in nice weather. Either way, whether eating in the shop, or taking it to go, the food and service at Crunchy Poké are great! read more

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When my fav poke place in the area is closed but I had a craving I came out of my way here. Lucky to find parking. Did a build my own bowl, single protein is about $16. I like that they have a lot of salad variety but the actual quantity placed in the bowl is maybe a tablespoon. I wish they tossed the salmon in a sauce instead of placing it on top and squirting the sauce over it, I found it just a smidge bland. Overall, not bad but not as great or convenient as the other place. If I'm in the area and it's a Sunday with a hankering, maybe. read more

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I had lunch here the other day for the first time and was very happy with my poke bowl. You can even pick from their opinions or build your own. They have lots of toppings and sauces and protein to pick from! I had the tuna and it was very fresh. Overall a decent spot if you are in the old port. read more

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If you've already had your fill of traditional lobster meals and are craving something a little different, I'd highly recommend the Maine lobster poke. It's a refreshing take on lobster--tossed in a light Asian-inspired sauce that brings out the flavor without the heaviness of a lobster roll. The place is clean and simple, with impressively quick service. I didn't try the other poke bowls or ramen, but if the lobster poke is any indication, they're likely just as satisfying. read more

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Fantastic options, great signature poké bowls, easy and simple ordering process, vegetarian options, and reasonable prices. We got the inari-based bowl with brown rice and it was flavorful, crunchy as promised, and generous with the amount of inari slices. Great! read more

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Steve L.

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I'm actually just finishing up a huge bowl of tonkatsu ramen with some taro boba. I'm of Cantonese descent and noticed other Asians eating in this small but attractive and well air conditioned establishment. Staff is friendly, service is fast. I ordered my dish spicy and it was the perfect balance of heat without being too hot. The hot oil dip is potent and again just the right amount of heat to flavor ratio. It's a large helping so there's value in the size if the helping. The roast pork slices are many and the perfect balance of fat to lean meat. The noodles are al dente and the flavor is to my liking. Overall great value, great taste and for a small mom & pop platform it checks off all the boxes. read more

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Liz N.

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Was really craving rice so I found crunchy poke in the old port. I decided to build my own bowl and I love how everything was included in 1 flat price! I got the salmon poke bowl and added seaweed salad, calamari salad and crab salad. I also included avocado, edamame, and mango. Everything was very fresh and tasted really good. I would highly recommend this poke joint if you're in the area! Employees were very nice as well! read more

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David W.

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Outstanding Poké, super fresh ingredients, great service, quick and efficient. Excellent selection read more

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Amy M.

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Not terrible, fish was fresh and sauces were okay. But they made me fill out a piece of paper just to get an order, even though they were standing right across from me. It was weird. It's also more expensive than Blue Fin, which has a lot more options and better food, period. Location and the lack of parking is annoying. read more

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Luke A.

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Fast, good service, and the price is great for Portland. I made my own poké bowl for less than $20 with lots of different veggies, fruits, and other toppings. The house poké sauce is good but pretty dang spicy (I don't have a very high spice tolerance), so that could be helpful to know. The rice and tuna tasted good--no issues here. Definitely a good place to go if you want affordable poké in Portland, ME. read more

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Alison M.

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Currently working in town and need my Boba fix occasionally. What a treat to find they serve them here, a walk down the street! Some hangers is clear as well as the sandwich board on the side wall Incase you are not looking up. Modest amount of seating and a table full of condiments for your culinary yumminess. Poke bowls abound as well as Sushi burritos. I'm here for a Taro Boba. I ordered and paid then waited. Two gentlemen at the service counter making the bowls in front of you! Two were being made as I waited. They looked delicious, mental note made. My boba was made in no time and I was on my way to walk about while enjoying on a hot and humid day. Will have to make a plan to try a bowl in the future! read more

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Jina P.

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Service: You order from the front counter and get your own water. There are plenty of seating inside and they bring the food out to you. They were very kind and the service was great. Food: I ordered the tonkotsu ramen. It came with a small container of chili oil on the side. I added it all to the broth and it surprisingly gave the ramen the right amount of spice I was looking for. In addition, I loved the bok choy and they didn't skimp out on the meat. The broth itself wasn't too thick and had great flavor. Overall, I'd definitely recommend the ramen here. read more

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Amelia T.

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Stopped in for a quick dinner on our final night in Portland. We both got a build your own bowl, they were very good. We took them to the waterfront to enjoy the sunset. I appreciated that they give you unlimited mix ins. read more

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Anna S.

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Ordered crunchy poke through DoorDash and their poke met my expectation. The bowl was filled to the top with spicy tuna and shrimp as well as all the other fixings I added. I created my own bowl and everything was right. The tuna was fresh. One of my favorite place to grab a poke for sure! read more

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Jane G.

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I think if I won the lottery, the first thing I would do would be clone Crunchy Poke, implant it in my living room, and eat poke bowls for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I can't speak enough to the high quality, delicious, and fresh ingredients. This is key when eating poke (for obvious reasons), and has never been a concern of mine when I eat here (which is embarrassingly often). Their portions are extremely generous, especially given their SUPER fair prices, and the ability to (seemingly) include endless add-ons for no additional cost. My go to order? A build your own bowl with either salmon (for hot days) or unagi/eel (for colder days, as this fish is warmed up), with a base of white rice, avocado, green onion, red cabbage, red ginger, and any combo of their sauces (the House Poke Sauce, Japanese Mayo, or Unagi Sauce are personal faves). Try the Fried Garlic, Fried Onion, Furikake, Masago, and Tempura Crunch as yummy toppings. Crunchy Poke is family-owned and has super friendly staff, which is always a plus. Good for dine-in (an amazing option for a quick, hearty, healthy lunch!) or takeaway, Crunchy Poke is a MUST TRY for anyone craving poke. LOVE! read more

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Aqua A.

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I love poke and this place hits the spot when you're in town. Ingredients are yummy, place is cute, and staff is friendly. I usually get a build-your-own-bowl -- I only wish they would load it up a little more - sometimes it seems like they only give a pinch of certain toppings. Also the house sauce is good, but FYI it's spicy! read more

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Megan W.

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I'll start by saying I'm not a raw food person but I'm married to a raw food person! I haven't eaten much poke before but this place was great. My partner did a Build A Bowl with creamy salmon and various fillers and toppings with the House Poke sauce. I did the Pork Belly bowl (I had a hard time figuring out from the menu what would come on this, so basically ordered blind and it was great!) Super clean and friendly place for both the most and the least Poke experienced folks! read more

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Crunchy poke is a great poke bowl and ramen spot. You order from a paper slip and check off each ingredient you want. I liked that way if doing it since I could see all the toppings listed out. They are very generous with portion sizes and don't skimp on the fish like some poke places. My bowl was a little over 16 dollars but definitely worth it. Ingredients felt high quality and fresh. The employees are really nice. Limited indoor seating. read more

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Lisa P.

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This poke bowl was so delicious. There are a lot of toppings and it was tasty and did not have any bones in the salmon. I was full after eating this for lunch. read more

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Hannah R.

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I built my own poke bowl. It was 3.5/5 because of the portion size. The ingredients and everything together was tasty. However, I would've preferred more protein. My favorite topping was the tempura crunch that added a crunchy texture to the dish. The service and ambiance was standard. It was an average restaurant good for someone looking for a lunch spot with poke bowls! read more

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Marianna C.

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Tasty ramen and humble family run service. Food competes with fancier local hot spots, in my opinion.

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Rob M.

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Super lucky find . Fantastic ramen noodles loaded with meat , egg and fresh veggies . Super tasty broth served in a quaint little cafe setting read more

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Declan W.

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There's no claiming Crunchy Poke is anything but delicious. The dishes themselves are deceptively simple, but add a little of the house sauce and some sustainably harvested seafood, and now you've got a culinary masterpiece. The restaurant itself is small, no more than five tables, so getting your food to go might be a smarter option. read more

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David V.

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I love the food and service here! Everything is so fresh and you can craft your own poke bowl on a convenient sheet of paper. Fish are fresh, marinated and delicious! TIP: what i love here is that the avocado is complimentary! No additional charge for avocado?!? AMAZING!! The food here is delicious. If you come to Portland, you gotta give their poke a try read more

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Edward W.

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I didn't expect to find delicious poke in Maine, but it makes sense since the seafood is so fresh here. I customized my own bowl and went with salmon and a bunch of different toppings (avocado, seaweed salad, edamame, red cabbage, mango, masago, crab salad, sesame seed). Yuzu ponzu sauce pairs really well, highly recommend it! read more

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Stephanie R.

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The ramen was delicious. I got it spicy and the spice had a little kick. The portion size is great and they are generous with the chasu. read more

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2.5 stars. I ordered the house poke bowl, but I found it to be way too saucy. The flavors were overwhelmed by the excessive sauce, masking the taste of the fish and other ingredients. Not enough vegetables. Presentation was all a bit messy as well. The portion size was disappointingly small, especially considering the price. Given the overall mediocre experience, I found it to be overpriced for what I received. Also, my partner ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen bowl and found a piece of plastic (like from a wrapper of some sort) in it. Overall, Crunchy Poke did not meet the high standard set by its rating. I hope they can make improvements in the future. read more

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Christian T.

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Got 2 of their poke bowls! They were so good and so fresh! Service was fast and the place was very charming!

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Food is spectacular here, fish is very fresh and flavorful! Wonderful presentation and accouterments! Service is excellent, friendly and knowledgeable. Nice quiet place to get your sushi fix! read more

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Amazing food great staff and I think it's 10 out of 10 for poke bowls. The place has comfortable seating. read more

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Mike H.

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Stumbled onto this place last night after getting into Portland late. We were the last ones to order before they closed so I was a little concerned on what the quality would be. This place did not disappoint!! The Tonkotsu Ramen was amazing! I'd suggest getting the hot sauce on the side as it's an oil based chili that can be overwhelming. The Unagi Poke Bowl was on point! Generous piece of Eel and the assortment of veggies that accompanied the dish was a great touch. The Crunchy Salmon with the sweet corn was different but good! My son ended up opening the burrito and just eating the fish and avocado. read more

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Fiona K.

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Love this place! There are so many options to choose from when you build your own poke bowl. I like that you can pick noodles as a base along with rice. Everything was very fresh tasting and it was a great portion size. Definitely will come back here again! read more

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Very delicious poke with so many different options at crazy low prices! The build your own bowl is only $12 and you can add as many toppings/bases/sides you want (including avocado) for no extra price. The only extra cost is extra protein. There was also this fantastic smelling ramen which I didn't order, but will next time. The fish in my poke was super fresh and the service was very fast! read more

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Sarah P.

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Holy heck, it is so good. I was a little not so excited about the $12 build your own bowl price tag, but it was amazing. I needed this today, so good. I hope they can stay open because the quality is wonderful. Perfection. read more

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Gigi J.

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So I thought to myself that Poké was just Poké, well I was wrong! They used very high quality ingredients with everything from rice all the way to the seafood itself. I thoroughly enjoyed my bowl and will be going back! read more

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Heidi M.

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A last minute find in search of a quick lunch and it was perfect! The House Burrito was the perfect amount and variety of sushi (salmon, tuna, spicy ahi tuna--custom). High quality sushi, clean indoor seating, and friendly staff. Will be coming back for another sushi burrito and to try the ramen! read more

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CJ J.

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Yummy fresh poke. DELICIOUS spicy ramen that I could eat forever. The pork belly is so tender and savory. Yummy

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426 Fore St
Portland, ME 04101
Old Port
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(207) 835-0838
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Hours

What time does Crunchy Poké open?

Crunchy Poké opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Crunchy Poké close?

Crunchy Poké closes at 8:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.Crunchy Poké closes at 9:00 PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Wed, Sun 11:00 AM - 8:30 PMThu-Sat 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Crunchy Poké take Bitcoin?

Yes, Crunchy Poké takes Bitcoin.

Does Crunchy Poké take credit cards?

Yes, Crunchy Poké takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Crunchy Poké have catering options?

Yes, Crunchy Poké does have catering options.

Does Crunchy Poké have a happy hour?

No, Crunchy Poké does not have a happy hour.

Does Crunchy Poké serve alcohol?

Yes, Crunchy Poké serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Crunchy Poké allow dogs?

No, Crunchy Poké does not allow dogs.

Does Crunchy Poké have TVs?

No, Crunchy Poké does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Crunchy Poké have bike parking?

No, Crunchy Poké does not have bike parking.

Does Crunchy Poké have outdoor seating?

No, Crunchy Poké does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Crunchy Poké have parking?

Yes, Crunchy Poké has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Crunchy Poké wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Crunchy Poké is wheelchair accessible.

Does Crunchy Poké have free WiFi?

Yes, Crunchy Poké has free WiFi.

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Our mission is to Bring you the best poke bowls with fresh ingredients, Sustainable fish, support local and give back

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A unique fast-casual noodle concept that worked! We got one Build Your Bowl, the Seoul, and two…read moreNoooooods. I made a bowl and thought the 5 Spice Pork Broth x Peanut Sauce combo was divine. The drawback of creating my own bowl was that it really made the cost add up. Note that each sauce costs $2 extra. My groupmate thought the Seoul was great. The two that got the Noooooods thought the soup was bland and had to add soy sauce to compensate. Make sure to ask for your pic taken so it can be added to their wall!

This place saves lives on a busy night: they're quick, have so many delicious broth, sauce, noodle,…read moreand topping options. While waiting for a restaurant with a long wait, we dropped by to grab their dirty dumplings (drowned in peanut sauce, crushed peanuts, cilantro, and sriracha) and they were flawless. And now, we're thinking of taking our name off the other restaurant waitlist and making this a full meal. It's a casual counter service-style place that rides on its speed and quality. Absolutely stellar!

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4.3(779 reviews)

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This. Is. It. Seriously, do not pass go. No notes. If you want to take a journey into tantalizing…read moretastebud adventures you must make it a point to get here. Super funky vibes. There's records being thrown down, cool lighting, nice decor and even super friendly folks. The employees here are beyond nice and welcoming. Like they know what they are doing here and they are offering you an experience that is fun and funky. We started off with two drinks. One was called a salad of some sort (sorry, blacked out) and it was delicious. The other was just as good. Ordered the eggplant app - do not leave without this. Absolutely amazing. For food, we ordered a rice bowl with pork sausage and a noodle bowl (with lobster and clams). Don't remember the names. Both were absolutely fantastic. The flavor profiles are just incredible. The rice bowl had so many things happening. Just terrific. The noodle bowl has a broth that you would drink daily. There wasn't one thing that could have made these dishes any better. Do not leave without dessert. Read that again!!! Get the honey sundae. This is what dreams are made of. You will question reality. No matter how stuffed you think you are, order this. This place is just full of magic and wizardry. Like seriously.

Good meal, prices definitely on the high side…read more Vibe: really cohesive, cool, themed decor. Large shared table in the middle flanked by bar seating. Service: Great Food: We started off with soft serve and the seasonal earl gray outshined the house honey. The earl gray had a great flavor topped with an excellent syrup while the honey was mild and the chocolate shell didn't add anything, although the 'honeycomb' bits were delic. Crispy eggplant special - good, very small portion Pork katsu sandwich - pretty solid, interesting pickle Pad mee korat - good, small portion Value: Aside from the soft serve, the portions were very small for ~$17 price point, and the food was good but aside from the earl gray soft serve, didn't amaze to the point of paying a higher price point. Overall I did like this meal but portions were small for prices. I hope they keep the earl gray soft serve around!

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3.9(646 reviews)

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My wife had a craving for some good ramen and this came up as possibly our best option. Especially…read moreconsidering they had duck ramen as an option. We showed up with a small line waiting to get in/pick up orders. Once inside we waited a little bit for the staff to arrive to greet us, once they did we were told it would be a wait for a table or could sit at the kitchen bar right away. We snagged the two furthest bar seats with a slight peak into the kitchen watching food being prepared. They had QR codes around for you to scan to pull up the menu. Overall it's a small space as well as being a thin and narrow space. Be ready for a possible wait for a spot to open up. To start off we grabbed some cocktails, my wife got their Shiso Lucky (Roku Gin, shiso, lime) and I got Kochi Sunset (Shochu, yuzu, blood orange). Also for a starter we decided to have the Lobster Buns. Cocktails were great and well made. The lobster buns were a fantastic unique way of enjoying lobster. My wife did find the texture of the bun to be not ideal but overall enjoyed it. Entree wise we both decided on the duck ramen. We both enjoyed it very much, my wife could have done without the menma (fermented bamboo shoots). I wish it had more duck in it honestly. The duck was extremely tasty in both the normal meat and meatball. For our return eventually we will both likely try a different ramen to branch out. Overall a pretty solid overall experience. Some small changes could make me change it to a five star from my current four. It certainly fulfilled the ramen craving and I could see this being a no -brainer for stopping at during the brutal winters Maine has.

Oh my god, this ramen is incredible. I got the Miso ramen and was absolutely blown away…read more It's so cozy inside, and the dark wood makes everything feel warm and welcoming, even in cold winter months. Our waitress was super nice and gave us great recommendations, for those of us who hadn't been here before. Highly recommend Pai Men Miyake!

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Did this place change ownership? Just not as good as i…read moreremember. Beef and pork so dry. Rice seemed very old and stale. Green beans were bland. Even bacon fried rice was dry and lacked flavor. Very disappointed. Dumplings were good but did taste different

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4.3(76 reviews)

0.8 mi•East End

Jing Yan is a small, stylish restaurant. I like that they have a long bar--you can sit and eat…read morecomfortably even if you're dining alone. I looked up their menu online ahead of time, but when we arrived, they told us they didn't have duck that day. So unfortunately, I couldn't try the duck ramen or duck bun. We ordered the smashed cucumber and wood ear as our appetizer. This is a common summer dish in some parts of Asia, and I really enjoyed it--it was probably my favorite of everything we ordered. For mains, we had the beef bowl with rice and the beef kimchi ramen. The beef bowl looked similar to Japanese gyudon, but the flavor was different. The beef in the ramen was tender, but the broth was very light--not like the typical rich ramen broth. That said, both dishes were fine. Overall, it's a nice spot for a casual bite.

We stopped into Jing Yan after getting drinks across the street at Lowkey. I have to say that we…read morewere smart for making this decision! Jing Yan has limited seating and we had a short wait for bar seats to open up but we eventually enjoyed a delicious raw tuna taco trio and some delicious ramen! The music playing in the background was not what I expected but I found myself humming along to some true classics... we're coming back to try the full menu in the future!

Duck with sticky rice

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Beef Kimchi Ramen

Yosaku

3.9(527 reviews)

0.2 mi•Old Port

I absolutely loved this place. We got sushi rolls, gyoza, and edamame. Everything was delicious and…read moreour waitress was unbelievably prompt and kind. I LOVE that they let you sit on the floor on the elevated platforms and their little seats. Boyfriend paid so I cannot speak on how expensive it was but it's probably pretty comparable to other Portland spots. THEY HAVE STREET PARKING which if you know me is my biggest deal in Portland. Would definitely recommend. Loved it.

If I'm getting sushi I always seem to come here. Menu options and prices are great and the vibe is…read moreso good in there. I love the low traditional tables. Never have been disappointed here

Bar

Shaved beef udon

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Miyake

4.3(466 reviews)

0.1 mi•Old Port

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One of our favorite sushi experiences to date. We were staying in town for the weekend and tried…read morethis place out. Sitting at the sushi bar was the best, being able to watch the various dishes get put together was fun in itself. And the quality of the food was amazing. The king salmon and toro were epic. The cocktails were delicious. If you want a dining experience I highly recommend putting a reservation in and trying them out.

Amazing fresh fish! We sat a the sushi bar and it was fun to watch them make all the different…read moresushi and dishes. My favorite was the tuna roll and Hamayaki. The Hamayaki was such an interesting dish and something I would go back for. The service was very attentive. The flavors and fish were so great in every dish. Worth a spot for a fancier and pricier sushi place!

Sushi bar

O, Toro !

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Grilled duck breast

Paper Tiger

4.2(133 reviews)

0.0 mi•Old Port

Yet another local spot my wife and I have considered an absolute favorite that we have visited for…read moreour last time. By the time you read this review they are likely already closed. Their last day of service is 8/31/25 announced recently on their social media accounts. My wife and I knew we needed to make one more trip here and glad to say we got one more visit in! The vibes have been similar over the past couple years during our visits. They have a tropical/island vibe with Asian inspired menu items along with some late night bites. They also do a phenomenal job with cocktails, and I would add mocktails as well which my wife and I each tried one tonight. Looks wise you would not even be able to tell it was non-alcoholic and the flavors were great too. I got their Platonic Best Friend which had a good spice to it, while my wife got the Lack of Meow that she loved. Food wise we each got a Double Patty Burger and split an order of the house fries. Both were just as good as all our other visits and the fries were even more seasoned than normal. We will miss both burgers and fries and especially the dipping sauce that comes with the fries. Lastly we had never tried their dessert and the Maine Blueberry Cake they had sounded so tempting, my wife's favorite fruit is blueberries. Every bite was amazing and my wife even said it was the fastest she has ever eaten a dessert. Was the perfect end cap to our final visit to Paper Tiger! We will miss this being a late night spot for us to grab a burger while people watching the madness of Fore Street bars closing. Service was fantastic with no complaints. The only negative I could mention is that talking to our server about being sad about them closing and they let us know the staff only found out about it one day before the social media post went out. Leaving them with minimal time to find another job. Hope they all can find a new job right away. If you have the chance before they close get over here for one last drink or bite!

Fun, innovative little joint in downtown Portland. It's been on our radar for so long, we were…read morehankering for a burger, and I've heard that Paper Tiger makes a good one, so we wandered in on a quiet Wednesday afternoon to check the place out. They lean heavy into the Tiger theme here. The place is totally decked out in knick knacks, artwork, and more. It's cozy but chic, with huge booths on the other side of the bar, good for big drunken outings I imagine, considering how they are known for their late night scene. We chose the small but comfy wicker chairs at the bar and got glasses of wine - $2 off on happy hour! Our bartender was super sweet and helped us with our order. We got the double smash burger and Szechuan wings with Thai chili sauce on the side. Food came out hella quick. The wings were little but they were so *crispy* and the Szechuan seasoning was tasty and not too overpowering. It was rated as 3 chili peppers on the menu but I didn't really detect any spice. Thai chili was sweet, tangy, solid. Our burger was good. I imagine it's modeled after a Big Mac - had all similar ingredients - just better beef, pickles, etc. It went down easy. I think I was just missing more flavor, maybe a little greasier, something cravable. But hey, if you've been out drinking and you need a late night snack, I guarantee that puppy will hit the spot. Their cocktail menu is an attraction in and of itself. The more you read through it, the more hilarious and charming it is. We will definitely be back to try some of them, especially one of their "party" bowls meant for multiple guests. Love the innovation and playfulness here! Can't wait to return!

0.5 mi•Arts District, West End

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Mi Sen Noodle Bar

4.4(398 reviews)

After experiencing mi Sen pad Thai, I realized every other Thai restaurant is subpar. Great…read moreservice, delicious Thai food, and appetizers. I never skip out on a Thai iced tea. The ambiance is inviting and welcoming. It's not a very loud restaurant, very early to talk with your table. I've only visited during lunch but have been impressed and happy each time. I only want Thai food here!

Stopped by Mi Sen on a colder fall day and had a really solid experience. The wait staff was pretty…read morehelpful -- we were a bit confused entering the restaurant, but eventually got a seat! The ambience was peaceful and welcoming, we felt like we were at rest. The food hit the spot but seemed to lack some flavor. The veggies were well done, but I usually like the broth of my soup to be more flavor-packed. We were big fans of the cocktail presentations. Overall, good experience.... Would recommend.

0.3 mi•Arts District, Old Port

Sticky rice

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Tokyo Sushi Ramen & Bar

3.5(58 reviews)

I ordered Scallop Hibachi with fried rice and was later told they didn't have scallops. I asked for…read moresteak hibachi instead. Soup was brought out with the meal not as an appetizer. Meat was flavorless. Onions were undercooked. No veggies as the picture in the menu. White rice was brought to the table and then I had to wait another 20 mins for fried rice. This was a very disappointing meal.

Got take out from here the other day and it was mid. I got a chicken noodle dish and dumplings…read more Overall it wasn't bad but it wasn't amazing either. The food was decently priced, and the portions were good. I haven't been inside since it was a burger place. For take out it wasn't bad but not sure if I will try other things.