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    Kozan Ramen

    4.8 (33 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    R1S. Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
    Sabrina P.

    I love that this place is walking distance from my childhood home! I walked over here on a rainy December night. The spicy tonkotsu ramen was rich and life-giving after walking through the cold. The pork and egg were perfectly cooked and tender, and the flavor of the broth was the perfect amount of spicy and rich. It really brought me back to Japan! The folks that run the place were incredibly kind and provided quick service. They even have a large TV to project football games, so it's a great place to enjoy a beer as well. I will definitely be back with more folks next time.

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    Payton H.

    Kozan ramen is a cute ramen spot tucked into forest heights area. It's on the smaller side, but also has adequate seating outside. The interior is randomly full of TVs. The service overall was attentive and friendly. I got the spicy tonkatsu ramen with tofu. The tofu had a great spongy texture and I enjoyed all the veggies on top. The egg was nicely soft-boiled. The actual broth was slightly disappointing as it didn't have the deep umami flavor I typically expect in a tonkatsu broth.

    Veggie ramen
    Jojo A.

    I wanted something warm on this rainy day and this place was close by. Ordered the veggie ramen and it did not disappoint. The broth was flavorful, fresh veggies/noodles , and the yolk from the soft boiled egg was cooked to perfection. The server very friendly. 10/10 would recommend.

    Tonkatsu ramen
    Ohm L.

    This place exceeded my expectations. I ordered take out with a peckish appetite, and was blown away. The interior of the restaurant and the menu are certainly an interesting design/vibe, but the presentation of the food was beautiful and tasted as good as it looked. I got the Tonkatsu ramen, and returned with friends the next day to get the spicy version, and was equally impressed. Each element of the dish had me wanting more, especially the egg! 10/10 would recommend, some of the best ramen I've had in my life, ain't no joke.

    Chicken Karaage

    Decided to try this place for takeout as it's very close to our place. Boy were we surprised!! For the four of us, we ordered the edamame, gyoza, and chicken karaage for starters. For entree we had veggie miso ramen, chicken curry, and chicken yakisoba. We also got 2 Thai teas. Picking it up was easy and they were so helpful and nice, even helping to bring drinks out! I'm not even kidding, everything was amazing! The chicken karaage was crispy, delicious and came with amazing dip. Gyoza was flavorful and perfect texture. The ramen was delicious, I especially liked how the mushrooms were cut up so you got them more distributed in every bite. The chicken curry had rich flavor and the chicken well breaded and crispy. Yakisoba was generous with lots of veggies (pic below is after we'd eaten quite a bit ). We were all so happy and had a fabulous meal. Seriously, don't sleep on this place!! We're so excited it's opened nearby. Will be back for more soon and often!

    Spicy wings and gyoza

    Absolute gem in this neighborhood. The soup was perfect, flavorful without being salty. The ramen was cooked just right. Family own and very kind. Highly recommended for rainy or sunny days, but fantastic for rainy cold days. We ordered the spicy ramen and the garage chicken over rice. Has menus for both adults and kids. Enjoy!

    Shanaz A.

    The beef shoyu ramen was soooo delicious! I highly recommend this ramen place- it's my new favorite! The server was a kind lady and the interior was fun cozy vibes for rainy day!

    Gluten free chicken ramen
    Michael S.

    Brand new place just opened up in Forest Heights. The Ramen was thoughtfully prepared, service was homey, and it's a nice place to have a meal (including outdoor tables). They even have a gluten-free Ramen option.

    Carlin L.

    Wow great new place just opened in our neighborhood. Ramen, beer, karaage chicken! Good food and service.

    Spicy Tonkatsu
    Lee C.

    Rich flavorful thick broth. Pork and vegetable very fresh. Egg perfectly cooked. Good service. Clean comfortable seating indoor and outdoor in the forest heights neighborhood.

    Shoyu ramen, added red ginger

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    Great food. Focused menu and cozy interior. Get the katsu curry. More characters to meet the minimum. More

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    11 months ago

    Delicious spicy tonkotsu ramen! And I tried the hakutsuru nigiri sake, so good. Clean, fast, friendly and tasty!

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    Really good Ramen. Was quick to order, get and hot! Spicy was excellent with great flavor.

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    Absolutely loved this little ramen shop. Great food, great service, and simple, tasteful surroundings. We'll be back for sure.

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    Food was delicious and service was great! Our family of 4 all enjoyed our meals and will definitely be back.

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    4.5(336 reviews)
    4.8 miDowntown, Southwest Portland
    $$

    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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    Luc Lac

    4.1(4.7k reviews)
    5.2 miDowntown, Southwest Portland
    $$
    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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    Luc Lac - Boo'd Up

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    Kinboshi Ramen

    3.9(861 reviews)
    5.9 miLower Burnside, Industrial District, Buckman, Central Eastside, Southeast Portland
    $$

    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 tokkatsu 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 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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    Gyoza and Tonkotsu ramen with seaweed (January 2024)

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