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The food was so delicious here! It's a small little seating area, however there was space to sit. Very cozy and lined with windows so you can see outside. The people were also very nice!
The tonkotsu shoyu was meh. The broth was too salty, but it was also lacking in, something. It felt kinda 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.
We've been here twice and this is a good ramen spot! It's super cozy as you order and then seat yourself. 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.
Kinboshi Ramen shares a space with three other eateries, which may seem confusing because the sign on the building will state that it is Snappy's sandwich shop. The other eatery being Nong's Khao Man Gai (SE). You walk in, make a left, and walk towards the window to find the counter to order. The service is fast and friendly. The tonkotsu defining feature is the milky, savory broth, the blending of fat and collagen, slowed cooked over a prolonged period of time. The spiciness in the dish is a generous topping of chili, follow up with a tender slice of chashu pork, seasonable vegetables which in this instance was spinach and green scallions, and half of a soft boiled egg. The noodles had a perfect amount of al dente/bounciness/ QQ to it. The bowl of piping hot noodles was a beautifully balanced symphony of spicy decadent broth to noodle to tender pork in every bite ratio.
The tonkotsu red ramen was pretty decent. I thought the noodles were cooked perfectly and the broth was good. I wish there was a way you could customize the spice level like some other ramen joints offer because I thought the spice level was a little tame and not everyone has the same tastebuds. We did have to stand in line for what seemed like a while at 2 PM but it was a Saturday. At one point the party in front of us in line at the register was told to wait to order so they could catch up with the current orders. I don't really understand why they would make a whole family stand there and wait at the register to order rather than let them order and be seated. We'd already been standing for a while. Also, ramen only comes with 1/2 an egg and it felt a little skimpy on the protein.
First off I love kinboshi ramen. I've been going for years and the chicken ramen is my go to. They are fast and it's always consistent. I was disappointed because This time I ordered takeaway with extra shrimp. It was $4 extra. It only came with 2 shrimps so $2 a shrimp. This felt really sleazy and like a mislead of EXTRA shrimp. For $4 I would expect atleast 3 shrimps maybe 4.
Decided to come here on a rainy day because I was feeling like ramen and I wanted to try a new place. It was busy at lunchtime, but there was still some seating. It's a fast casual so you order at the counter then grab a seat until they bring your food. The employees were friendly and tipping is optional, but a portion does go to the kitchen. I ordered the Paitan Red Chicken ramen which was chicken broth, based with chasu chicken. I decided to get this instead of pork broth to feel a little healthier. Still debatable. My ramen came out nice and hot and very red. I had read reviews that this didn't mean super spicy and meant more flavorful. I mostly agree, but I did notice the broth had a little heat, good chicken flavor, and probably some sichuan peppercorns because I noticed some tingle. The chasu slices taste good, but were a little dry-they must've used chicken breast. The egg was gooey. The noodles chewy. Bamboo slices plentiful (not surprised since they are canned). The portions were on the smaller side based on other ramen shops. Overall, I think the ramen was good enough and not overly filling, but I'd probably stick to the regular spots.
Worth the wait! This place was perfect for a drizzly Saturday afternoon. Limited menu, limited seating. During the Saturday lunch rush, we waited around half an hour for our ramen. Recommendations: Everyone seems to recommend the Red Tonkatsu, but I thought the regular Tonkatsu was much more flavorful. For the spice level: I have a mild to low spice tolerance and the Red was not too spicy, only a slight kick at the end.
I love this place. I could make an entire meal of their pork curry with rice appetizer, but then I'd miss out on the tonkotsu red ramen bowl. Just delicious stuff.
This is a great location near Portland Tennis Center for Ramen. I do find this place is just a quick spot to just order and sit down and enjoy your Japanese meal for the night. It's very basic service. You do need to bus your own table...
First visit. I was looking forward to trying what the hype was all about. The spicy karaage was juicy. We had ordered the spicy tonkatsu and the reg tonkatsu. Noodles came out aldente. I prefer my noodles soft. Was not aware otherwise I would have specified texture. I guess it was not my type of ramen that I am accustomed to eating. Definitely fits the "Portland" vibe. Also There was a Chinese chili flavor to the ramen and karaage that I did not recognize in typical ramen dishes. Like Sichuan peppercorn? 5/10.
Good ramen spot in Portland, OR! My wife and i recently tried this place and it was pretty good. The broth was definitely the best part of the whole meal.
I came once and started craving the tonkotsu red EVERY SINGLE DAY. It is so good!! Addictive. Rich and spicy and umami. The noodles are perfect. The pork is perfect. A little hard to find parking given the area but not impossible. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Ugh the ramen is so good. It makes eating anything else so difficult. The staff and very friendly. It's very clean as well even with sharing the space. Wow I want another bowl.
4 months ago
This no-frills ramen shop is a fantastic, comforting destination that's especially cozy on a rainy Portland 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. read more
Tried this place after multiple uber drivers told me it was some of the best ramen in PDX. The ramen 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. read more
2 days ago
The food was so delicious here! It's a small little seating area, however there was space to sit. Very cozy and lined with windows so you can see outside. The people were also very nice! read more
The tonkotsu shoyu was meh. The broth was too salty, but it was also lacking in, something. It felt kinda 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. read more
We've been here twice and this is a good ramen spot! It's super cozy as you order and then seat yourself. 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. read more
Kinboshi Ramen shares a space with three other eateries, which may seem confusing because the sign on the building will state that it is Snappy's sandwich shop. The other eatery being Nong's Khao Man Gai (SE). You walk in, make a left, and walk towards the window to find the counter to order. The service is fast and friendly. The tonkotsu defining feature is the milky, savory broth, the blending of fat and collagen, slowed cooked over a prolonged period of time. The spiciness in the dish is a generous topping of chili, follow up with a tender slice of chashu pork, seasonable vegetables which in this instance was spinach and green scallions, and half of a soft boiled egg. The noodles had a perfect amount of al dente/bounciness/ QQ to it. The bowl of piping hot noodles was a beautifully balanced symphony of spicy decadent broth to noodle to tender pork in every bite ratio. read more
The tonkotsu red ramen was pretty decent. I thought the noodles were cooked perfectly and the broth was good. I wish there was a way you could customize the spice level like some other ramen joints offer because I thought the spice level was a little tame and not everyone has the same tastebuds. We did have to stand in line for what seemed like a while at 2 PM but it was a Saturday. At one point the party in front of us in line at the register was told to wait to order so they could catch up with the current orders. I don't really understand why they would make a whole family stand there and wait at the register to order rather than let them order and be seated. We'd already been standing for a while. Also, ramen only comes with 1/2 an egg and it felt a little skimpy on the protein. read more
30 days ago
First off I love kinboshi ramen. I've been going for years and the chicken ramen is my go to. They are fast and it's always consistent. I was disappointed because This time I ordered takeaway with extra shrimp. It was $4 extra. It only came with 2 shrimps so $2 a shrimp. This felt really sleazy and like a mislead of EXTRA shrimp. For $4 I would expect atleast 3 shrimps maybe 4. read more
Decided to come here on a rainy day because I was feeling like ramen and I wanted to try a new place. It was busy at lunchtime, but there was still some seating. It's a fast casual so you order at the counter then grab a seat until they bring your food. The employees were friendly and tipping is optional, but a portion does go to the kitchen. I ordered the Paitan Red Chicken ramen which was chicken broth, based with chasu chicken. I decided to get this instead of pork broth to feel a little healthier. Still debatable. My ramen came out nice and hot and very red. I had read reviews that this didn't mean super spicy and meant more flavorful. I mostly agree, but I did notice the broth had a little heat, good chicken flavor, and probably some sichuan peppercorns because I noticed some tingle. The chasu slices taste good, but were a little dry-they must've used chicken breast. The egg was gooey. The noodles chewy. Bamboo slices plentiful (not surprised since they are canned). The portions were on the smaller side based on other ramen shops. Overall, I think the ramen was good enough and not overly filling, but I'd probably stick to the regular spots. read more
Worth the wait! This place was perfect for a drizzly Saturday afternoon. Limited menu, limited seating. During the Saturday lunch rush, we waited around half an hour for our ramen. Recommendations: Everyone seems to recommend the Red Tonkatsu, but I thought the regular Tonkatsu was much more flavorful. For the spice level: I have a mild to low spice tolerance and the Red was not too spicy, only a slight kick at the end. read more
2 months ago
I love this place. I could make an entire meal of their pork curry with rice appetizer, but then I'd miss out on the tonkotsu red ramen bowl. Just delicious stuff. read more
This is a great location near Portland Tennis Center for Ramen. I do find this place is just a quick spot to just order and sit down and enjoy your Japanese meal for the night. It's very basic service. You do need to bus your own table... read more
6 months ago
First visit. I was looking forward to trying what the hype was all about. The spicy karaage was juicy. We had ordered the spicy tonkatsu and the reg tonkatsu. Noodles came out aldente. I prefer my noodles soft. Was not aware otherwise I would have specified texture. I guess it was not my type of ramen that I am accustomed to eating. Definitely fits the "Portland" vibe. Also There was a Chinese chili flavor to the ramen and karaage that I did not recognize in typical ramen dishes. Like Sichuan peppercorn? 5/10. read more
3 months ago
Good ramen spot in Portland, OR! My wife and i recently tried this place and it was pretty good. The broth was definitely the best part of the whole meal. read more
I came once and started craving the tonkotsu red EVERY SINGLE DAY. It is so good!! Addictive. Rich and spicy and umami. The noodles are perfect. The pork is perfect. A little hard to find parking given the area but not impossible. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Ugh the ramen is so good. It makes eating anything else so difficult. The staff and very friendly. It's very clean as well even with sharing the space. Wow I want another bowl. read more
Pleasantly surprised in how good this ramen spot was! I always had the impression that the Asian food in Portland was not as great as ones in other states, but this ramen spot was solid. It was even better than some spots I tried in SoCal. I visited this restaurant on a holiday noon time and it was decently packed. You go up to the register to order your food and they bring the food to you. The area was shared with 2 other restaurants I believe and you can sit anywhere and they will bring you your food. Great if your group wants different foods. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered the Tonkotsu Shoyu Red with a small side of curry and both were yummy. The ramen was tasty with the right amount of spice and richness. The different components were great as well and were properly cooked. The egg and meat were soft and melted in your mouth which I liked. The curry side was also great too and the curry flavor was tasty. Nothing seemed unfresh, old or hard. Overall, a solid option if you're craving curry in the Portland area. read more
Didn't wait in line very long but had to wait over 30 minutes for my single ramen to come out while I saw the people next to me get their two ramens within 5-10 minutes. Was not worth the wait considering I could get similar quality ramen for less of a wait and better service elsewhere. Would totally understand if they gave me a heads up or at least acknowledged the long wait. Ramen wasn't bad - good if you need a spot that doesn't close too early! I recommend trying Toya just around the street! I was initially going to go there but decided to try a new place out. Wish I went there instead though. read more
2 months ago
Found this place by chance while hitting up their neighbor so just had to also give it a try and sure glad I did! First off like many spots around the PDX everything is simplified and you order at the front counter and then find a table inside or outside. I'm a fan for a little spiciness in my ramen so went with the Tonkotsu Red Ramen which had a spicy (not overly hot) rich pork bone broth and the noodles were cooked perfectly al dente! The bowl came with slices of very tender chashu pork, vegetables consisting of bamboo shoots, green onions, wood ear fungus, and a soft boiled egg. The broth came out piping hot and I'm always a stickler when it comes to hot or lukewarm. A group sitting next to me said the spicy chicken karaage and their Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen were very good too. It's a no frills like I said by ordering at the counter and they'll bring out your food. The interior was very clean with music pumping not too loudly in the background. Will def put this on my go to PDX list! read more
If you're nearby, it's a good bowl of ramen. A solid 4 stars. Noodle texture and bite is good. Broth of my Tonkatsu was also good. Satisfying. There's not much to say for service, it's pretty straight forward, not much of an experience to be had. I visited mid afternoon, pretty busy felt like a cafeteria with all the bustling. It's extremely casual, good for a pop in with a friend if you're in the neighborhood. Would I go out of my way to seek it as a destination? Probably not, but still, a solid above average bowl of ramen in the area. Parking is easy enough on streets within short walking distance. read more
Hubby and I were in the mood for ramen, so we decided to check out this place after hearing recommendation from friends. We heard their Paitan Ramen is delicious so that's what we got (one Shio and one Red). One thing to note is that the restaurant is fairly small with limited seating. They have a communal long table that smaller groups or single customers can dine at, so we chose to sit there. The ramens came out promptly and they were quite tasty. The broth was rich and creamy and not too salty. The Red is much spicier than the Shio and I couldn't really taste the creaminess of the broth in that one. I do think the portion is a bit small for the price but that might be standard nowadays. read more
3 months ago
We had the great idea to get ramen on a recent rainy Saturday night. Apparently the rest of Portland did too, because this place was busy! There was a line to get the counter where you order, and then they quoted a 20 minute wait for food (though I think it ended up being a little faster). They bring the food out to your table number, and they're quick to bus your table when you're done to encourage you to head out, but staff are few and far between otherwise. They have indoor shared tables and a number of outdoor picnic tables. The ramen was delicious - our group ordered the tonkotsu and the miso vegan. Great broths and toppings. They're approximately $16 a bowl. read more
We came here for a quick dinner and ordered the tonkotsu red, a side of veggie curry and some spicy chicken karage. The service was quick and efficient. We quickly ordered and found our seat. The chicken karage came out first. The taste was okay. I thought it was just a bit bitter and the sauce didn't quite elevated the chicken karage flavor. Then our tonkotsu reds and veggie curry came out. The curry was okay.... Nothing too special. The red tonkotsu was another story. The bone broth did elevated the flavor, but my partner questioned why spinach was served in the ramen bowl. Overall, a decent quick and simple dinner. read more
2 years ago
Kinboshi is located in a building with 2 other restaurants. The tables are large and seating is family style. They also have a very large outdoor patio. We got there around 5 on a Friday night and they were pretty slow but within the hour they were packed. The line was really long and it took forever to get through. I had the Paitan Shio -Chicken Broth. It came out steaming but it wasn't hot. I'm not sure how that happened. It was flavorful and the portion size was pretty big. While what I had was good I wouldn't wait in line for 30+ minutes just to order. read more
Nice ramen place I got the tonkotsu shoyu red. Broth was pretty flavorful. Noodles were cooked well, and the pork was juicy and tender. My only issue would be that the noodles in quantity were small. Id recommend getting extra and a add on here. The toppings are pretty limited on it if there are no add ons. They were out of the gyoza dumplings but another reason to come back. read more
Took my boyfriend to the Thai place next door and after seeing their limited menu, ended up coming here instead. The line was long and the reviews good. So I figured it had to be amazing. I don't see what all the fuss is about. I ordered the staple Tonkoto and my BF the Paintain Shio, with gyoza appetizer. They came out after about 10 minutes, charred and a tad bit tepid. Honestly, they just tasted like Costco Ling Ling's. Our ramens took about 20-30 minutes, we expected them to be super flavorful and delicious. Talk about disappointing. Both needed salt or something. It almost seemed watered down. The pork on my ramen was a disk of pork fat and the tiniest bite of actual pork on it. Both of us agreed the food was not good. We can't understand what the drawl is. We're thinking that maybe at some point they used to be great and that the quality has died or something??? I would not eat here again. It just wasn't worth the drive. The seating is such that you share tables with strangers. Which doesn't bother me at all. But it's tight quarters for sure. read more
2 years ago
I had the nice idea to have some ramen on a rainy day and Kinboshi did not disappoint. When I was searching restaurants many people online were recommending Kinboshi and Ryoma. Since I have a preference for chicken, I went with Kinboshi. Kinboshi shares the building with two other restaurants and can get pretty busy. The vibe is casual and most of the seating is communal. When I first arrived there were only a few people, but within the hour the restaurant became packed. I ordered the Paitan Shio, which is a ramen with chicken-based broth, chasu chicken, veggies, and a soft-boiled egg. Service didn't take long and I thought the ramen tasted wonderful. It was a generous portion, the flavor was on point, and it was perfect for the cold weather. I would recommend Kinboshi and would go back if I'm ever in the area. read more
Kinboshi ramen is in a great location in a calmer neighborhood outside of the main downtown area. They have lots of seating indoors and outside, great for large groups. I ordered the Tokyo shoyu ramen, which had a great lighter broth flavor, which I prefer when there's meat involved. The piece of tonkotsu was a bit small and the egg wasn't marinated but it was perfectly cooked. Expect to wait. For my group's order, it took about 30 minutes to get our food and their line didn't stop. I would highly suggest to the owners to hire more help because the host was clearly overwhelmed and trying her best. read more
10 months ago
Oh boy!! I absolutely love trying new ramen places and this hit the spot! I had the spicy curry ramen and the flavors were immaculate! The broth was delicious, the noodles were perfect, and the meat was cooked so well. I only wish there was more chashu (because it was so good) Truly a lovely experience in a cute little food hall. I would go back! read more
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609 SE Ankeny St
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Portland, OR 97214
Lower Burnside, Industrial District, Buckman, Central Eastside, Southeast Portland
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