Obviously no one goes to Portland wanting to eat something other than fresh lobster and other seafood. But I had a craving for Ramen and the menu at Pai Men Miyake looked FANTASTIC. I had to try it. Our server, Helena, was friendly and personable. She was also very attentive, and gave wonderful suggestions on food and drinks. Would come here again. Customer service was a solid 5/5. Food: Double Tuna Roll: 5/5. Simple. Delicious. A great starter. Lobster Buns: 4.5/5. We couldn't skip something with lobster on it, we are in Portland after all! They were delicious, but not the best buns I've had. Would order them again. Duck Ramen: 5/5. If there is duck on the menu, I will be ordering it. Have I ever seen duck ramen on a menu? No. Did I order it? Yes. Did it live up to my unrealistic expectations? Absolutely! The duck was cooked perfectly, the ramen was flavorful, and smelled absolutely heavenly. A solid dish and a must try! read more

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Had such a lovely time at Pai Men Miyake in Portland over the weekend. Stopped in because I was craving ramen and the reviews said great things. We got brussel sprouts and pork gyoza to share: the brussel sprouts were phenomenal and we ate them so fast (lol), the pork gyoza could have used a bit more flavoring for me personally but the meat inside was super tender! I ordered the chicken shio ramen and it was pretty good, but I maybe would've like some more spice in there, so maybe I should've ordered something different! My partner got the beef short rib buns which he loved. The service was pretty fast and we were able to be seated quickly which was great as we were starved! Would definitely go back if I were in the area and craving ramen again! read more

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Amazing Asian offerings, especially for cold and rainy days. The lobster buns were absolutely incredible, and my vegetarian Shojin ramen was so flavorful and had a great assortment of toppings. The restaurant was bustling but the bar had open spots and service was still very attentive. read more

Pai Men Miyake - Vegetarian ramen and lobster steamed buns - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Google reviews has this spot rated at 4.6. I wish I hadn't tried it because now I can't find myself going to any asian spots in this city without skepticism. Anyways, the service is very friendly here and the place itself is very small. They seem to be very busy in the evening for dinner. We managed to get a spot after waiting and ordered right away. We both got ramen but different options. Both unfortunately were not the type of ramen I was looking for which is more traditionally Japanese in flavor. They use chicken broth here and some options combine pork broth as well but I don't think that is really common, atleast at the Japanese ramen places I've tried before. And almond milk being added to ramen (like the tantanmen) is definitely not the norm. All I can say is the soy eggs were good but the rest left much to be desired. read more

Pai Men Miyake - Tantanmen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

Everything on the menu is so thoughtfully done. I love eating at places where I don't know how they achieved so much depth of flavor and umami. The paitan has the richest broth, ask for the pork belly to be crispy 10/10. Love the house salad too, the dressing is light and perfectly balanced. And of course, the legendary pork belly on homemade buns. Really amazing and absolutely worth the drive! read more

Pai Men Miyake - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

We've had Pai Men Miyake before and enjoyed what we ate. The other day, while walking with our dog in the West End, we had the opportunty to stop in for a quick snack. The crunchy tuna roll was okay, the almonds being the crunch were a bit weird for our taste. And the Chicken Karaage was also good, but a bit underseasoned based on some other Karaage dishes that we've had. read more

Pai Men Miyake - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

My wife had a craving for some good ramen and this came up as possibly our best option. Especially considering 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. read more

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Oh my god, this ramen is incredible. I got the Miso ramen and was absolutely blown away. 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! read more

Pai Men Miyake - Miso Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

Table for 1 Pai Men Miyake is one of those places where you can't help but over order, EVERYTHING here is hypnotically delicious. It's like I go into a trance when ordering and don't realize what I've done until the plates start rolling in. And I regret nothing. I regrettably haven't been in a while so I ordered, almost, all my favorites. The pork buns, the heavenly pork braised to perfection and crisped before being nestled in chewy house made buns with a gochujang mayo and pepper relish. It's the first thing I ever ordered here, my love bite and I've been hooked since. "EAT YOUR BRUSSELS SPROUTS!!" Is never something demanded inside these walls, but the echo of ordering them is. Fries to perfecting and dressed with fish sauce, lime, mint, cilantro and scallion. It is in this chaos you will find perfection. For the love of.....hamayaki?! What's not to love about crab and scallops covered in kewpie mayo and broiled? NOTHING, the answer is nothing. If no one was looking I'd eat this with my hands. It's basically dessert with a hint of truffle oil. Tantanmen Ramen is dripping with homey comfort with its rich pork and chicken broth perfectly seasoned. Its light spice hits the spot on chilly fall nights just enough to warm you up and just make you feel good inside. Trying to reheat this one is tricky so e sure to save room to finish most of it. And now, a nap. read more

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Beef short rib ramen and the vegetarian ramen (i believe it was the Shojin ramen) were delicious! Service was excellent as well.

Not a thing to mention. It's just as good as everyone says it is. The noodles and broth in the ramen are genuinely in their own lane in Portland. The lobster buns are a must if you can get them. I'm pretty sure it's 10 for one but that's worth it in my opinion. I always opt for the Shojin Ramen and it is always a hit. Their outdoor seating section is wonderful in the summer. Unfortunately I have never dined inside but the interior is nice and always full but the staff is always pleasant. read more

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I had a random craving for ramen and luckily found this cozy little spot just around the corner from where we were staying. We both ordered ramen and shared a pork bun, which was hands down, the BEST bun I've ever had. The portions were generous (we could barely finish), and while the service was quick, we never felt rushed. If the weather's cool, grab a seat outside, there's something extra comforting about enjoying a hot bowl of ramen in the fresh air. Highly recommend and would eat here again. read more

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I've come here twice within the past couple weeks and so far, very consistent service and food quality. It's a cozy little spot probably better suited for smaller groups and they offer delicious food and great cocktails! It's a bit pricey, however the portion sizes are perfect. If you are looking for a nice Japanese restaurant, this is good place to start. Can't wait to try the rest of their menu! read more

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I love the pork bun! Great work on the pork, and the pickled veggie on it. The brussels sprouts were great too, a bit too oily, but does taste great. The miso ramen is probably the best version I've had, the broth is so rich but not too heavy. Just the right flavor on everything. The tantanmian is too salty for me. Otherwise I'd enjoyed it more. Overall, still a excellent ramen place. read more

Food was delish !! I got the beef short rib ramen and the beef was fall apart melt in your mouth yumminess!! the perfect dish for a chilly day, and the pricing wasn't bad either next time i'll be trying the chicken shio ramen! 5/5 read more

Pai Men Miyake - Beef Short Rib Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

Came to Pai Men Miyake on a rainy day for ramen and it did not disappoint. I love love love miso ramen so I ordered that (and subbed the pork belly for tofu, which was so flavorful). They don't skimp on the broth or contents here, so I had plenty to take home. We also tried their sushi for the first time which also hit the spot. read more

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I cannot stop thinking about the katsudon rice bowl for real! The mushrooms were life changing. I have no clue how they cooked them but they were so meaty, umami and sweet at the same time. Genuinely the best mushroom I have ever had! The pork was perfectly cooked, not chewy and very crispy and the egg 'noodles' were a really nice component in the bowl. My friend got the tokyo abura ramen and also enjoyed! But we agreed the mushrooms were the star of the show. Definitely will be making a return trip for them!! read more

Pai Men Miyake - Katsudon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

Gave it three visits before leaving a review, and I'm not buying into this bandwagon, guys. Yes, the ramen is okay... but it's not the best I've ever had. Call it an unfair comparison, but the ramen I had in Japantown in San Fran... now *that's* a fantastic bowl of ramen. My second visit to Pai Men was the best experience, having tried three times and three varieties. The miso was the best, imo. The broth is great and the chashu is also great. The Tantanmen was not like a soup at all, more like a spaghetti ragu with an entire diced white onion on top. The pork bun is the highlight. One of the best small bites I've had of anything anywhere. If you go for a lunch special, you can get a bowl plus one bun (or other app) for about $24. At these absurd prices, I'm more than content with microwave ramen over this. read more

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Cute ramen place to stop on a hot day in Portland. We were in town visiting and were craving ramen. The place was clean and service was attentive and helpful. The ramen was kinda on the salty side even for ramen. The Brussels sprouts were delicious and a little too salty as well. Would have been nice if there was a light sweetest to them. Overall it meant the craving and we had a great time. read more

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The pork buns were AMAZING we only ordered them because of the raving reviews we saw about them on Yelp. They did not disappoint! Next time I go back I'm ordering two just for myself they were so dang tasty. I did read some good stuff about Brussels sprouts so I'm checking that out my next visit! I ordered the Beef Ramen and it was a touch spicy but I would definitely order again. The Tuna roll was alright so I would recommend exploring other options for sushi. It's a raw roll and had a hint of smokiness aftertaste. The green tea they offered was great for sharing with the table, there wasn't really any sweetener in it so it was very earthy and organic. read more

Don't know why it took me so long to try out Pai Men Miyake.. what a cozy spot with that Congress St energy! My friend had the Lobster Miso Ramen, and I opted for the Katsudon. Wowow. I was craving donburi, and I cleaned that bowl up. It was exactly what I needed -- perfect comfort food with the right amount of tonkatsu sauce and steamed egg delight. Nothing crazy special but everything just right. My friend enjoyed her ramen but the lobster was a bit of work to get the meat out of the tail with chopsticks. I had a cocktail but it wasn't that memorable. It's nice that there is an "Asian twist" on their cocktails but about half are pretty simple. The service staff did their best, while attending to 2DineIn orders, etc. read more

Pai Men Miyake - Katsudon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

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My husband and I visited this cozy little restaurant in Portland a few weeks ago. It was well kept and felt clean. The staff were respectful and the service was fairly quick. I got the grapefruit honey spritz and I was so happy with it. It was the perfect fruity drink that wasn't overly sweet. The pork buns were also incredible! We really enjoyed these and they were the perfect app to our meal. We also got the chicken Karaage and it was a great flavor and very light and crispy. Sadly, neither of us were huge fans of the ramen we got. The flavors were off in both of them and we left a lot of it untouched. For a ramen restaurant, we were expecting to love the ramen especially after everything else was so great! I do think we'd come back again for the amazing small plates and drinks but we'd probably skip the Ramen. read more

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We went to Pai Men for the 3rd time and it seems to never disappoint. Foods always good, service is always fast, and the visit is always worth it. The place is small but we seem to always get a table without too long of a wait. Service is always friendly and quick which we always appreciate The bao buns are always soft and pillowy with a burst of flavor inside. And the ramen and rice bowls are always something we crave. My favorite is the lobster ramen. The broth is so rich and creamy always leaving me satisfied. And the rice bowls are always packed with yummy flavors and good portions of meat. Overall, if we are looking for ramen in the area this is the place to go. We won't get stop coming back and highly recommend giving it a shot *this is only our opinion* read more

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We were here for dinner on a Saturday night. The wait were about an hour. The staff took our name and number then we decided to walk around the area. When we finally seated, our waitress took our order pretty quickly. She was polite and friendly. The ramen were just decent. It was not bad but nothing special. We love the yuzu kosho chicken karaage. It was really good. This place is worth visiting but definitely not worth waiting an hour. read more

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Amazing miso soup! Eggs cooked to perfection in the ramen. The service was well and the server was very chill. The inside is nice, however I will say there is a curtain right in your face when you walk in which is sort of odd. The ramen is pretty expensive but high quality. It is quite salty. I'd reccomend trying this place. read more

So dang good, pork belly buns and double tuna roll and hamiyake are must eats. Would recommend to anyone ramen is good too in the winter it is perfect! read more

My children love ramen. No idea where it came from, but it's a meal I enjoy too, so who's complaining? My wife found this place when we were out and about, and I'm glad she did. Our server was very friendly and checked to see if we're were okay pretty regularly. We started we pork gyoza. Cooked well, nice and crunchy without being burnt. Wife ordered the duck ramen and ate every single bite. She never finishes the whole bowl. I wasn't feeling very adventurous this outing and just stuck with the chicken. Pretty basic, I know. It too was good, and I ate every bite as well. Kids got their own and didn't complain, so it checks out with 5 year olds and 8 year olds. Cool spot, I liked the brick wall in the place--made it feel very Portland. Definitely worth a try if you like ramen. read more

Pai Men Miyake - Chicken ramen with an extra egg. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

We absolutely love it here. It's become one of those places I get genuinely excited about the morning I know we're going. The first time we came, I ordered the miso and my wife got the Tokyo. It ended up being too hot for her to handle, so we did a little switcheroo -- and I've never looked back. Last time, I decided to branch out and try the duck ramen. I was a little hesitant, but our thoughtful waiter picked up on it and brought over chili oil and sauce to kick it up a notch -- totally made it the best of both worlds. Pro tip: we always get a bun and a giant bowl of Brussels sprouts. Don't skip them. read more

While the sushi is a touch on the expensive side it's very consistent and fresh. Love the tuna and salmon roll. Pork buns are a must. Read that again. My go to's are the Paitan and Lobster miso. DO NOT sleep on the kimchi. read more

Perhaps the premiere Ramen spot in Portland. Always a wait to sit down during dinner but was by myself and snagged a seat at the bar. Bustling and loud, the vibe is energetic. Cocktails were on point. Didn't get the hamayaki this visit, gratuitous in flavor who could not love it? Got the spare rib ramen and some karaage which is my comfort food. I'm a sucker for gin drinks and they delivered. A must try in Portland. read more

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Like a solid 4.5. Really nice and helpful staff! They have a lunch special thats good to know if you haven't been. We got the Buffalo Chicken Baos and they were SO good. I got a Ramen which was tasty but I felt was lacking a little depth. The pickled ginger was SUPER addictive though. Cute enough spot, parking can be tricky and I heard it fills but seemed mellow for lunch in the winter. Overall it was cozy and a nice spot for a soup on a cold day. read more

The best ramen I have ever had!!! Get the short rib ramen and the duck ramen! The meat was melt in your mouth and everything in it was so delicious and flavorful. I wanted to go back a second time but have to try other things while I'm in the area. read more

We were very excited to try out this place given the reviews. However, we were truly disappointed. We decided to sit indoors because of the heat. I'm not sure if their AC was broken or if that's just how the restaurant but we ended up asking to be moved outside because it was a lot cooler outside with the slight breeze. We got the brussel sprouts and chicken karaage as appetizers, and my boyfriend got the miso ramen while I settled for the ebi niniku bowl. Both the brussel sprouts and karaage were burnt, the brussel sprouts were bitter and salty. The karaage had no flavor. The miso ramen was just standard and wasn't anything impressive. The ebi niniku - both the shrimp and rice were over cooked. The rice was mushy and had a off putting taste, almost like it was spoiled. The shrimp was rubbery and barely had any garlic flavor. Over, definitely a disappointing meal. The service was good, the waitress was very nice. TLDR; food wasn't good, the service was though. Would not be back. read more

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Great food and presentation. Great service and willingness to accommodate vegan diet. Very nice ambiance, lighting, and aesthetics Wish there were more vegan options. Or at least ability to play with the menu. The ingredients there for even a few great vegan dishes I had the Brussels sprouts special ordered and the mushroom avocado rolls. Ginger was fresh and these two dishes overall were great! read more

This is a go-to spot for me. The quality of the food, drinks, and service are always consistent. My must-orders are usually the Smoke and Roses cocktail and the Pokedon, but the buns, Brussels sprouts, and ramen are also excellent. As an added bonus, they don't judge you if you're inept at eating with chopsticks and ask for a fork :) read more

Oh myyyyyy this is my favorite ramen in the city thus far. The katsudon was a treat to try as well. Casual ambience with fun music and good drink selection. Always a returner here. read more

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Very disappointing. Service was really unfriendly. I felt like our server hated us as soon as we were seated. I ordered the cold ramen since we were in a heat wave. The broth was good but the chicken tasted like boiled chicken, no seasoning no nothing. It was gross. I offered constructive feedback to our server and she said "ok" and walked away. The salmon chirashi was just ordinary and overpriced. The crab roll was tiny and 24 bucks. The pork gyozas were less than mediocre Terrible vibe throughout. If you want sushi, go elsewhere. The 3 of us had no drinks and spent 80 bucks on a lunch so small that we walked over to Mr Tuna afterwards and had delicious rolls and talked about our regret for not starting there in the first place read more

Pai Men Miyake - Crab roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

Almost definitely the best ramen in Maine. The lobster miso is also one of the best lobster dishes I've had in a restaurant.

I would give this a five stars but because of we waited 1 hr to be seating for that I deducted a star. Went at 5:30 to put us on the waiting list and didnt get text back till 6:45. But I know for some of you, you might not might the wait for good food. If you are visiting, 1 hr can mean that you are missing out cause of the wait. This ramen shop definitely have good food. Both ramen were really good. The duck ramen have alot of meat. 3 slices of breast and one meatball. So tender. Just so good. My son had the shoyu chicken. He like it. I tasted the broth and was really good. The most important factor is they both are not salty but tasty. Both rolls we had was really fresh. My favorite futamaki was really good. All fresh ingredients for both rolls. As you know that we really love this place. But waiting 1 hr and walking wonderlessly in a cold windy night wasn't fun for us. Utvit is what it is. The important thing is great food right? read more

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Cute little restaurant with great noodle bowls. I have eaten here a few times and the bowls never disappoint. Their sushi, edamame and pork dumplings are great as well. Lots of cocktails and wine options. They have a little outdoor patio but the inside is very cozy for winter. The service was great and the food is always good! read more

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