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    Koku Ramen & Bites

    4.4 (272 reviews)
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    Closed 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Mala Tonkotsu
    Adriana Z.

    I was out searching for yummy Ramen and Koku showed great reviews, local owned. Ordered Spicy tonkotsu with tofu, Broth had great flavors, for me it was an average Ramen, good but nothing that overly amazing my taste buds, Service was great, friendly and attentive. Nice spacious restaurant for a family dinner, very clean and tidy.

    Koku Ramen & Bites - Tonkotsu
    Kim R.

    Good first impression. We wanted to try a variety so we ordered pork gyoza, Karaage bun, Tonkotsu with Karaage, and Karaage rice bowl. The aioli sauce on the rice bowl was a standout for me personally but everything was quite good, nice flavors throughout...without being spicy which I can't do. Service was friendly too. We will be back!

    Bean sprouts. Exposed
    Jacob H.

    So very cold. I was wearing long sleeves. It was no match for the tundra. Service was great. Waiter had a low taper fade...massive. I don't like pork, and pork is mandatory. Bean sprouts exposed. Nice ambience. A teenager asked me to buy him a beer. Cool color palate. Three dollar eggs...in this economy?

    Yan W.

    They opened a few years back and I didn't try until now! This placed used to be Go Go Vietnamese restaurant but it seems like they split the place up so there are two things to try! Environment: The setting was nice with a lot of lighting and it has a kind of wood-like vibe and a lot of music. Staff: They checked on us frequently and they were nice. 2 ordered two things: 1. Karaage: this was appetizer. They didn't look like your Japanese karaage but they were fried nicely, juicy, and you don't really need the sauce. 2. My family all ordered the same thing which was the tonkotsu ramen with park. THE CHAR SIU WAS SO BIG, TENDER, and IT MELTED IN OUR MOUTHS. WOW! At first I was a little hesitant because the price of the ramen was a bit more than others but this char siu was a game changer! It was the size of maybe 2.5 char siu at other places and most importantly, it was delicious. The eggs looked overcooked but when you bite into it it was good. The soup base was good as it wasn't too salty. The noodles were also nice, not too hard, it was a good texture was us all. There were also other veggies too. Yes, it was a little salty at the end, felt the MSG coming through a couple hours later but I enjoyed it and the portions were very reasonable. I would come back and try another soup base but the char siu is a must get!

    SHRIMP RICE BOWL is tasty with two cutlets over rice, pickled onion and daikon, halved soft boiled egg, wasabi sauce, and green onion.
    Sylvia C.

    Koku bites is generous with their portions and friendly service! They have a well curated menu and you can find something for the whole family. I enjoyed all the dishes but my favorite bites are: - Karaage - Garlic edamame - Mala Tonkotsu Ramen - Princess Peach cocktail special Get the delicious Karaage, it is juicy and crispy! The Mala Tonkotsu was a moderate spice that kept building. It had a creamy rich broth with wavy thick noodles, bamboo shoots, mung bean sprouts, green onions, two pieces of nori, and a halved soft boiled egg. The garlic edamame is so tasty and comes in a huge pile! Lots to share with the table. The restaurant is spacious, clean, and modern. They also have framed illustrated Portland artwork on the walls as well as egg print wallpaper, large lamp shades, and wood accents. They are in the same plaza of Zab Thai so you know they're in good company.

    Rice Bowl Menu
    Tri Q.

    Nice spacious interior with modern design and plenty of parking. Our server wasn't the best as she had no personality and was super monotone with a RBF. Food was good and really enjoyed the fried chicken in the ramen bowls. Although, if you don't eat it quickly, the chicken gets soggy which defeats the whole purpose of it being fried. I had the Tonkotsu and my partner had the Mala Tonkotsu. Both were delicious but oddly included a cold egg. Would have been nicer if it was also nice and warm.

    Appetizer: shrimp bun
    Jina H.

    Dinner and we were greeted right away, asked if what utensils we preferred and seated. We ordered our drinks and food since we knew what we wantws. We got a shrimp bun and pork gyoza. A Miso ramen with chasu and extra green onion. A vegan ramen with no tofu and added egg. The appetizers came out fast and the shrimp bun had actual pieces of shrimp you can see (not all minced), fried to perfection and had great texture with the crisp vegetables and the wasabi aioli that really brings everything together. The gyoza was cooked to perfection, the nice browning on the bottoms as well. The ramens were really good. They were both filling and the portion of vegetable toppings was quite more than we have had at other restaurants. The addition of the mala in the Vegan broth is a level above, especially with the cabbage too. We got ube and matcha panna cotta too. They were creamy and flavorful, not too heavy to end the meal. There's quite a few drinks both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, the house made frozen cocktail looked fun! There is also a little snack display from Japanese seasonings, potato chips, jelly, and Pocky. Also, mochi ice cream and actual ice cream selections too in the side freezer. Eating an appetizer, entree, and dessert was definitely filling but so good! Make sure to bring your appetite and take pictures with the egg wall, bench sign, or the cool casual interior space.

    Pork Gyoza
    Kiley Corrina V.

    I did not eat in, I did an online order with third party delivery. So I don't have anything to add regarding their service or the ambiance/cleanliness. My review is strictly food based. The Ramune was delicious as always, ice cold and tons of flavors to choose from. Gyoza was varying degrees of burnt yet somehow floppy/dough like up top. Maybe they just throw them in a hot pan and steam them, but the bottoms were clearly getting too much heat. The dipping sauce was good, very light, kind of sweet. Ramen was a big let down. You have to pay extra for garlic in your broth, and it didn't even have a garlic taste so now I question if it was in there at all. Looks like it but no taste. They gave me way more broth than necessary, which seems wasteful, but usually I'll drink the broth so if it had tasted good I wouldn't have complained about the quantity. Noodles were good, basic, meat was falling apart it was so tender but also lacking in flavor. Lastly... my ramen egg was more like an overdone jammy egg/soft cooked egg. Ramen eggs, at least everywhere else I've gone, have a runny center and when it's opened adds to the richness of the broth. I paid for an extra egg since that's my favorite part and was double disappointed as both were overdone. Don't know that I would necessarily want to come back to try it again... maybe eating in is better?

    Karaage Rice Bowl
    Dana B.

    This place hits every time! On this particular visit we ordered our usual favorites, the tonkotsu ramen and Karaage rice bowl, along with a jar of kimchi. Food was delicious, per usual. Thank you for the consistency in quality of food, ambiance and service!

    Japanese curry with potato and carrot
    Cindy A.

    I'm a fan of Japanese curry. When I saw it on the menu at Koku Ramen & Bites, I looked forward to trying it. As a vegetarian, I'm pleased that the curry offered here is not meat based. In fact, it's Vegan. Customers who enjoy meat can always add that so everyone wins. The menu did not say whether or not the curry is house made. After tasting it today, I felt that it came from a package. The flavor reminded me of the prepackaged Tasty Bites Indian foods. It was not what I'd hoped for. The Veggie gyoza and sweet potato fries I ordered were good. I got my food delivered so I can't critique the service or ambience. The food did arrive on time and was nicely packaged. Someday I may return to try some ramen here. I've heard it's good and it may be the best option here.

    Miso ramen
    Micki M.

    We stopped here because I had a craving for "men" lol. "Men" is the Japanese phrase for noodles. I was a bit skeptical when we pulled into the parking lot and the lot was quite empty for lunch. I noticed the place next door had more cars and was curious if we should go there? Nonetheless, my hubby told me we should still try Koku. We were greeted immediately and our server/hostess was very friendly. I knew what my main go-to ramen faves are and that's what we ordered. We ordered: Pork gyoza 3/5 it was pan fried correctly but the taste fell short of what I'm accustomed to. Miso ramen-3/5 it tasted ok, nothing noteworthy. Tonkotsu ramen-1/5 downright below average. Was disappointed just by the color of the broth, had very little taste of the Tonkotsu broth. Tonkotsu should be creamy in taste and color. I swear it tasted as if both our broths were the same if you did a blind taste test! I was even more disappointed when my hubby told me that they share the same restrooms as the Pho place next door. Which probably explains why the broth isn't authentic to my Japanese palate. Wish our experience was better, the place is really cute and homey. Hope you have a better experience than we did!

    Tannu S.

    It's our usual stop for lunch with office colleagues. Sometimes during rush the service could be slow, however, most days it's quick. The food is good and offers something to meet various dietary needs. The ambiance is casual. They do offer chili oil, just request some if you want to make it spicy. By default there is none added. I like their version of vegan ramen and would recommend them to everyone.

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    Good ramen, nothing amazing but also not disappointing. Food and service were both quick.

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    Solidly decent. It wasn't extraordinary, but it was good. I'd go,gain if I was hungry and in the vincinity.

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    Ask the Community - Koku Ramen & Bites

    Is the Japanese curry gravy vegetarian?

    Yes, but it’s not vegan.

    Is there a bar inside?

    Not yet. They said they are waiting for their liquor license. The place next door looks like a bar though

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    Oh yes. This is delicious. The menu is limited, just a few choices. But they are all delicious…read more The ambience is... well... there is none. You sit on a stool and eat your ramen. But it's good ramen, so have a seat and eat. This place is inside the H-Mart Korean grocery store. Just take a hard right as you come in the front door. When you're done eating here, maybe get some shopping done. Access is great, right off of 99W either North or South bound. There's a light, so there's no problem turning in or getting out. Parking is plentiful. It's good ramen, so give it a try.

    Surprisedly good…read more The original idea was getting a quick bite from H Mart readymade food and ate in the food court. We didn't find anything we liked and ended up sitting in the ramen bar. The lady who took our order was attentive and quick. The kitchen people carefully brought the food, and attitude was polite. I wasn't sure whether hot tea would be an extra cost and got ice water. Portion was normal, tons of vegetables and FOUR slices of chashu meat, which I was already amazed. Soup was thick but not salty at all. Aji tama was perfect. The price is reasonable ($12 per bowl, no matter what favors of soup bases). The front line people always made sure to keep the bar table clean. It really reminds me of family own ramen shops in Japan. Thanks for the delicious food. We want to come back again for different spicy levels of ramen, as well as the appetizers.

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