One of my favorite places! If I'm in the area, I make a point to go. Something to note: I would not go here with more than 2-3 people at a time. The only seating is at a bar and it's a really small place. But so worth it! The guy always working there doesn't have the best bed side manner I guess you could say, but if you are just normal acting, he's nice enough and he's gets you your amazing food. I don't really care because I love the food so much!! My husband and I get the tofu ramen and it's so so good so I can't even imagine how good the meat ramen is! Go and enjoy! read more

Mugen Noodle Bar - Hazelnut Shoyu Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

I've eaten here twice now. The food was descent. Both times the big guy behind the counter was rude and unwelcoming. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with him saying "for here, or to go?" No "hello", no "welcome in." We sat down and it felt like we were a burden just being there. We ordered our food and he was very short with us. The entire time we felt uncomfortable dining in. We quickly finished our lunch and after we paid, the guy didn't even say thank you. I don't plan on coming back to this location. Very unpleasant experience. read more

I'd give it at 3.5 Environment: very small and narrow. It def. felt like you're in Japan and it's bar style seating. I think there's no more than 10 seats but if the weather's nice they have some outdoor seating, too. The wall had fun drawings and artwork on it which was fun to look at while waiting for the food. Staff: got our orders. Food: I got their Tori Paitan with char siu for $14. The price was reasonable with the portion they give. The char siu was fatty and the egg was runny. It was piping hot and the soup base was not bad. I didn't feel thirsty afterwards. The noodles were cooked nicely. It is a little further away for me just to eat ramen and nothing was outstanding to me. In fact, I felt a little rushed and couldn't catch up with my friends because of the way the store was set up and few spots. We didn't want to keep chatting because that means other customers would have to wait. So, if you want to quickly eat some ramen, come here. read more

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The food was good and I liked the curry but the best part was the vibe and the customer service was exceptional even my friend broke the receipt machine and the cook/waiter fixed it no problem. read more

Mugen Noodle Bar - Ramen Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

My kids and I love this place. There is limited seating but it adds to the ambiance. The orange chicken had great flavor to it and I love the homemade salad dressing. Both the kids love Katsu Kare and Tori Pantain and get it each time. Service is always quick and friendly. We will keep coming back read more

I ordered takeout and got there a little earlier than the estimated time and it was ready! I got the spicy shrimp ramen bowl. It came separated which is always nice because I've gotten soup before and the tempura is soggy by the time I get it back. The shrimp pieces were big. There was lots of toppings. The cherry tomato's were an interesting addition. The broth was more of a tomato base tasting and the spicy chili oil was separated out too so I was able to adjust my spicy in my soup. This hit the spot for sure. read more

Mugen Noodle Bar - Spicy Shrimp Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

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Great noodle bar...nice portions...fast service...one of the best in southwest Portland....easy parking..

The one in NW Portland is great. Skip this one. The big dude behind the counter seemed angry to where I felt uncomfortable. Plenty of ramen joints around and definitely won't be back to this one. Sticking to my go to Happy Cat Ramen. read more

First off the cook is rude. The interaction is as if he's doing you a favor to eat there. I would have been ok with that as I'm not there to talk to the guy but the food was awful. The katsu curry was just breaded skin with minimal chicken. I choked it down, paid the bill and left before getting a gruff "thank you". Won't be going back. read more

Place is small and the cook is right infront of you. Your clothes will smell when you leave. The one and only person to serve and cook for us does not look so happy or welcoming. We feel like we made him work just because we came in. We felt guilty coming in, he made us feel like we're a burden. All 4 of us tried different ramen. Ramen is decent. Based on the quality of food and service, I would not come back and would not recommend this place. Beaverton has a lot of ramen places that people from the East side of Portland are willing to drive to. Not this one. read more

The first thing that comes to mind about Mugen is the Izakaya style and feel to it. The Izakaya resemblence with its smaller footprint and bar seating running alongside the entire length of the kitchen. The menu has a variety of items without it being overwhelming. The food is decent and a quaint eatery to drop by especially during the winter. The hot ramen broth send warm and fuzzy feeling down your stomach. And the Tonkatsu curry and some gyoza is a good combo. We've been going there for abiut 4 years now. Never experienced any issues with service or food. read more

Great experience. The food comes out quick. Service was great. Like the selection of ramen noodles. Noodles have great chewiness. We ordered extra noodles and still plenty of yummy broth left. The Japanese anime mural is awesome. Good lighting and bar style long table makes you feel like you are in Japan. read more

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How this place doesn't have a line of 20-30 people at noon, baffles me. Menu is very straightforward and easy to navigate, the service was fast, incredibly fast, especially for 2 people working. This was definitely a no b***s***, order - eat and enjoy - pay - have a nice day, in the best most no-nonsense way that I would expect from a noodle shop. Great art on the walls, nice bar with plenty of water cups. Noodles were fantastic and the slurp was so slick and fast, the ramen broth and tare have a depth of flavor that makes comfort food feel like an understatement (which is why umami was probably made/said). The shoyu egg was so divine I almost fell backward out of the stool, add that to everything you can. The bamboo shoots/menma had a very distinct and exciting taste, that my wife and I couldn't put our finger on. Chashu pork was incredibly tender and had a sear and char flavor that will make you savor it with each bite. My wife had a chicken ramen, and by far - the best I have tasted and the chicken had so much flavor and was just as tender (which was crazy to experience because it was some white meat chicken). Had also the fried gyoza (fantastic) and potato and corn croquette was really flavorful and had some side cabbage with dressing that was sweet, and had a great seasoning within. Also, they have coke products, just the right touch, but they also have ramune and other specific drinks. Go on your lunch break, go when you can, have it ordered and delivered, whatever you do - don't let it scare you with narrow seating or a direct server/cook asking a question. They love what they do, and they just want your gratitude for their food, thank yous, and money so they can keep doing it. Man, what an amazing lunch, and I didn't feel heavy after fried food and ramen, how? read more

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Mugen is very much a noodle bar spot that is reminiscent of more traditional ramen shops found in Japan or China. The chef guided us through the fairly simple menu and I liked that there weren't too many frills. I just got the basic broth he recommended and I believe it came with all the toppings. Highly recommend getting the additional chili oil. It comes in a separate little condiment bowl so you can adjust for spice level but I think the broth would have been a bit too bland without it. Best part about this ramen was the noodles! Not sure if they are handmade but they were the perfect consistency. Great price, good spot, would eat again. read more

Mugen Noodle Bar - Ramen Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

Just good Ramen. Great vegan options made from Hazelnuts. This makes you feel as if you are in Japan. Outdoor seating is nice too

I ordered their katsu kare to go and it was delicious. The chicken katsu was nice and crunchy and come served on the rice with the curry on the side. Portion size was decent. I paid extra for more chicken but it wasn't necessary, the amount in the order as-is was enough for me. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 starts is because I got a shoyu egg on the side and it was ''meh' - not worth the $2 extra. I've eaten here a couple times before and in general have not been disappointed, would recommend. read more

One of my favorite local ramen shops. This place gives me the real Japanese ramen experience when I went to Japan years ago. Ramen is meant to be more of a quick bite in Japan and having a similar experience here brings me back. Their noodles are the best consistency (in my opinion) in town and extra points for it being locally sourced. They cook it just right every single time, without it getting soggy. I'm pretty picky with my noodles and I can't stand when my noodles are served overcooked. read more

The food at Mugen was wonderful! Fast service and delicious. The chicken Katsu Kare (curry) was the best I've had in the Portland area. The noodles in the ramen could have been a little more firm, but it didn't occur to me in the moment to ask for firm/hard noodles, so that's my bad. The flavor of the broth was delicious as was the pork! We'll be back! read more

Mugen Noodle Bar - Chicken Katsu kare - Ramen Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

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I got the shoyu ramen and the egg rolls for delivery. Food arrived fast, still hot and tasted great. This is my go to spot for Ramen on a cold day. read more

Met the owner during our annual summer vacation to Portland. Great food and excellent service. We will be back for sure. Calamari is authentic and ramen is top notch read more

Tori Paitan is amazing. Going to any other ramen place feels wrong when you have Mugen Noodle Bar. I come here as often as I can and always love interacting with the staff and savoring their delicious food. read more

This is a must when anywhere in a 1 hour radius. One of the best ramen shops period. The owner is knowledgeable and devoted to the craft. Small hole in the wall type beats mixed with absolutely excellent food. The croquettes pair with their signature Tori Paitan Ramen. Every time I visit Oregon this is on my list of spots to hit and I'll never stop recommending it. read more

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Store is small but is like you are eating in the small ramen place in Japan. Ramen is good with tasty broth and pork char siu is so tender. Owner/ cook is so friendly and we had a nice chat! Definitely will go back again. read more

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Small cozy ramen bar. Ramen was so delicious, as well as the chili oil and it paired well with my Asian Pear Sake, too. Service was satisfactory. No frills, but I'm excited to return. read more

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Not kid friendly, but super cute little ramen joint. Brought my 2 kids both under 5. Sitting at the bar is difficult with littles but we made it work. We got the dry noodles (mazenmen ?), potato /corn croquette, katsu curry, and their main ramen. Everything was super tasty. The noodles had the perfect amount of bite to it, the broth for the ramen was so silky and rich, the pork was perfectly cooked. So decadent. My 2 year old ate all the potato croquette and the mazenmen. My 4 year old ate all the katsu curry. They literally ate everything. I only ordered 3 dishes and an appetizer thinking the kids would only eat half at most of the food, but my husband and I ended up sharing the ramen. Which definitely isn't enough for 2 adults. Overall very tasty food, service was stretched thin because they were short staffed but they did a good job considering. Definitely coming back read more

Mugen Noodle Bar - Ramen and broth less noodles. - Ramen Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

It is an interesting little place. I really mean little. This is the skinniest restaurant I've been in in this country. All the seating is at the counter, where you watch the cook do his thing. It was pretty busy right before we were there , so he was playing chief cook and bottle washer. He hadn't yet had time to clean up the dishes from a bunch of the previous customers. We (girlfriend and i) had miso ramen and the spicy shrimp bowl. We shared a Sake. The food is pretty decent and it's quick. It's nothing gourmet, but it isn't bad either. I'd go back if it is convenient. read more

Katsudon was a special dish being offered the time that I went. It came out being very soupy which is the first time that I had it like that. The rest of the dish was good but it was odd that there was broth piled at the bottom of the bowl. The owner and staff seemed generally displeased that we can in for lunch and when we asked if we could sit outside, he were prompted with "take everything you touched with you." My buddy got the curry katsu and I enjoyed that, but the Katsudon was not my favorite. I couldn't imagine going again with the current state of the service, though. read more

Almost five stars! Ramen and katsu kare were amazingly great! Why less a star? They got crowded real quick so our tea got delayed a while and... the guy making our plates handled uncooked frozen katsu patties with the same hand he was holding menus he received from another customer (without washing his hands). Just please wash your hands next time read more

Love the food here as do the kids! The orange chicken was amazing with great flavor. The salad dressing is homemade and delicious as well. The kids love the Katsu kare and tori pantain. There is limited seating inside but worth it! read more

Wanted to like this place but thought it was very mediocre curry. Nothing stood out, negative or positive. It was just... fine.

One of the managers was very cool. While the atmosphere is cozy and "authentic", the taste screams Westside. Seems like they cater to Western palettes which is probably a good thing given their location. The Mazeman lacked flavor and any hint of zing. The noodles were bathed in a sweet soy sauce which included corn kernels (wtf?). Ramen seems to be the draw so maybe I ordered the weakling on the menu. While it seems like the community has embraced them, it's just not for me. read more

Mugen Noodle Bar - Mazeman...meh - Ramen Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

Quick service, clean place. We stopped by and had the hazelnut shoyu and masseman tofu. Both of them were really good and I thought the hazelnut broth was very unique and fun. The sauce for the massaman was very flavorful. Filling food that left me feeling good after eating it- not bloated or weighted down. Definitely recommend! read more

Cute little intimate ramen bar. There's 2 outdoor dining tables that we seen that could accommodate for families with children since the indoor seating is bar style and harder for the little ones to sit and enjoy. The staff work well together and are speedy. You get to watch your ramen be made right in front of you :) shio ramen: flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. We got the pork chashu which complemented the broth perfectly. Tori paitan: this is what my husband got with extra spice, so I can't really review this one since I didn't even get to try but his words "savory." We can definitely see ourselves coming back again read more

Mugen Noodle Bar - Shio Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

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The first time I was here, the food was okay. The second time would be my very last time. The cook/server was coughing nonstop and I saw him bring out a frozen breaded cutlet and throw it into the fryer with his bare hands. The katsu was over-cooked, burnt and tough. read more

Location: It's a small place with outdoor seating. We decided to take our food to go! Food: My entire group ordered the Tori Paitan ramen and I wish the broth had more flavor. I added in the spicy ryu, which helped, but it makes it pretty spicy. I will say that this place has some of the best soft-boiled eggs I have had. Overall, a great experience, and I will need to come back and try something else. read more

Mugen Noodle Bar - Outside - Ramen Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

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Fast service at a small 9 seat seating bar. Great ramen with perfectly chewy noodles, crunchy bean spouts and perfect broth and pork! Highly recommended ! Tori Paitan with pork read more

Absolutely delicious and courtesy service. Clean and easy access for parking Great selection of beer and saki. read more

This used to be my favorite ramen place for years, but sadly, we won't be going back anymore. When my friend and I arrived and there were only four people inside, the server didn't acknowledge us, and his tone was offensive when he finally spoke to us. He asked us to grab a table and give him our order without even looking at us. The interaction remained awkward throughout, as he didn't say thank you or even a simple "ok" when I paid, just spinning the iPad for the tip and leaving. When he brought us water, he slammed it down without saying anything. What bothered me even more was how differently he treated another table of four who arrived after us. Instead of having them come in to give their order like we did, he went to their table with greetings and a pleasant attitude. We felt discriminated against and confused as we didn't know what we did wrong to upset him from the start. We finished our food quickly and left. I understand that being short-staffed can be frustrating as I've waited tables for 6 years, but treating others nicely isn't that hard. If you decide to support this business, I hope you won't have to experience what we did. read more

Mugen Noodle Bar - Amazing ramen, terrible customer service - Ramen Near Me - Tigard, Oregon

Best ramen I've ever had. It was fantastic, especially the curry ramen. The miso ramen is pretty good too.

Ramen is magic. So says my landlord and ramen shop owner in Zushi, Japan, many years ago. Today PNW is my home and I still hunt for that magical bowl of ramen. Magen Noodle Bar is a Ramen shop and restaurant. They have many food items on their menu, not just ramen. But definitely ramen is the star. There are different types to choose from and with add ins for a seamanly limitless number of ramen variations. This shop reminds me of wonder ramen shops in Japan. Some of the best ramen comes from tiny shops similar to Mugen. These shops make their own broth base especially for their signature bowel of ramen. Mugen's Tori Paitan is just such a broth. A cousin of tonkotsu ramen that is pork based, tori paitan is chicken based bone broth. It's a rich creamy broth with awesome flavors. There are so many different recipes from many different ramen shops, broth making is a very important part of ramen. In Mugen's case the broth is simmering for over 12 hours. For me, Mugen's Tori Paitan is awesome. There are some improvements I would like to see. The broth needs to be hotter as in serving temperature. The broth is lukewarm which is more Americani. Recommend switching to ramen bowl with a wider bottom to hold more of the heat. The rice bowls have a smaller bottom with more bowl to broth surface area thus causing the broth to cooldown faster. I asked why use rice bowls and the response was "presentation, holding the noodles higher in the bowl". Humm, I would rather have steaming hot ramen soup while I savor the flavors. The bowls are important and my experience in Japan where ramen has developed over 100 years, bowl design was considered many different ways many different times. Good ramen bowls enhance great ramen experience. One other suggestion is to use more of the tori Paitan broth base in the soup for even more thicker and flavorful ramen. read more

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