Simply put, great Ramen!! A clean environment with a menu extensive enough that decisions can be tough! I'll overcome that by multiple visits. read more

Lots of room and plenty of parking. Next to several other shops. Atmosphere is fine, nothing to wow you when walking thru the door. The single server girl was sweet, even with 6 customers in the restaurant had a hard time getting to you if you needed something. Food is good, the pork slices unfortunately too fatty for my partner and myself and normally he's ok with something a little fatty. The broth to the soups was great and I enjoyed my noodle dish. I would like to see more time cleaning up the fatty portions on the meat. read more

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Strange vibe with the decor and the server. much better ramen elsewhere in town. Wasn't the worst I've ever had but I wouldn't seek this out. read more

Good ramen and rice options. Portions are big and reasonably priced. Their spicy fried chicken is very good. read more

Umami Ramen - Menu - Ramen Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

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Yum! Everything seemed so authentic and it tasted fantastic. Quick service as well. Would definitely eat here again if I'm in the area!

Been in HV for 2yrs and feel silly that we slept on this place. Absolutely solid. Plenty of choices for even the ones that prefer other options. Had the black garlic and it was gone quick. Definitely one of the more solid HV locations, can't wait to come back. read more

I have been here on two occasions and both times this place definitely hit the spot. It's no fancy ramen spot but is decent and in my neighborhood, so great spot for lunch or dinner with kids. The noodles have a good chew to them that bounce right back to greet you hello! I get the tonkatsu ramen and the flavor is just right served with a generous piece of pork and the toppings were just right. I love a good marinated egg. I devoured the bowl to my hearts content. Service here was quick, got seats and soon as a walked in. When I order, the timing on the food to come out was fast. This spot has been added to my go-to lunch spot with the hubs as we both WFH. read more

Very flavorful and rich. Highly recommended. I got the Miso Tonkotsu and my friend got the Spicy ramen , both amazing choices

After visiting Japan I was on the hunt to find a ramen in portland that tastes very similar and this is the best spot I found! So perfect so a portland rainy day. I get their black garlic tonkatsu ramen with the black garlic sauce of the side and a side of spicy sauce to give it a kick. It is soo delicious read more

Doesn't look much from the outside. It is tucked into the corner of a small shopping area. Parking was pretty packed so I was lucky to find a spot right up front. It's a standard, quaint restaurant. Booths are lined in the side and tables in the center. The service was quick and streamlined. I was quite impressed by the black garlic tonkotsu. Nice portion of pork. Good meat to fat ratio. Egg was cooked to perfection. The broth was super rich and flavorful with the right amount of fat. The spicy paste I got on the side was a lovely addition that gave it just enough kick. I cannot verify how the noodles were since I am currently on keto and gave them all the my kids. Would definitely return again the future. It might look like a generic fast food ramen joint, but do not be fooled because the food is tastier and heartier than most of its competitors. read more

Umami Ramen - Black Garlic Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

The place is a little strange I guess, the people are very quiet, the service is good though, maybe it's a cultural thing. The food is very good not amazing or anything but worth the money and very tasty. I would go back for sure, the karage is great as well as the octopus balls which taste nothing like what they sound like, it's sort of something between a sugar cake and a hush puppy. Everything on the menu is tasty give it a shot for sure. read more

Average prices, good portion sizes. Average flavor. Very little variety. Good service. Had two types of ramen, tofu had zero flavor and pork very fatty and inedible. The worst part is the restaurant smells of oil. I currently smell like oil and we were only there 30 minutes. My eyes sting. Definitely one and done for us. Nothing witty going back for. read more

Umami Ramen - Fatty pork - Ramen Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

Not the best ramen place I've been too. I ordered black garlic ramen with tofu and my finance ordered ramen with corn and egg and an appetizer of chicken. Server didn't write our order down and forgot to ring up the chicken and gave me an egg instead of chicken but rang me up for extra corn. Broth was okay but the noodles and meat were a bit over cooked. read more

Decent ramen and experience. My fiancé and I both ordered the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen which came with the chashu pork belly. I am a huge fan of the pork belly, fiancé not so much. But to my delight, he ordered without realizing what it was, ate the pork belly and found it DELICIOUS! A pretty huge accomplishment considering he is very particular about meats. We both felt there were too many noodles in the dish, but this is a common theme we find. The broth was yummy, not too salty, but we both would have preferred spicier. However It's got a nice little kick for those not wanting anything overpowering. The service was nothing to write home about. We were sat in the booth directly across from the kitchen hub where the servers wait for the orders in the window. We were checked on maybe once, so we didn't get to ask for anything extra (black garlic, extra hot sauce, etc). Lots of time spent like we were being watched by the crew LOL. Ambiance is nice, it's a small little shop with only booths to sit in, so it's cozy. We went at a relatively slow time, so we weren't waiting particularly long for anything. read more

The fried rice was incredible!!! Service was amazing. Fantastic spot. I would absolutely return.

I think this place has potential but unfortunately it missed the mark with us today. We went here on a Saturday evening and they had like 5 tables already being served but plenty of open spots. We got the black garlic tonkotsu and the umami bowl. I thought the black garlic had good flavor, plenty of noodles and the pork was decent, nice and soft. But the umami bowl broth was very bland, and the Karaage had little to no flavor. I did like the bamboo shoots and the portions are good, but the flavor was disappointing. The chili oil adds some flavor but that's not what I came for, I came for a flavorful rich ramen broth. The noodles just aren't quite typical ramen noodles that you would expect, they seem more like the egg noodles in wonton (not a bad thing but just not what we expected). The booth behind us also had a leak from the ceiling and was dripping behind me every few minutes, hopefully they'll fix this sooner than later... The server was nice though! Honestly don't know if I'll come back, but I hope they can make some improvements for the future. read more

Umami Ramen - Black Garlic Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

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Decided to try this place out one day with a few friends, it's not that bad! The ramen we got were just a tad bit salty, but that's adjustable. The prices are great. Definitely affordable. The chicken karage was the best thing there! It's fresh and it comes in a big portion. Shareable! The service was good, nothing stood out to me. The place is very open and dim. read more

Solid place with good ramen and nice service. We went there yesterday after concerts in the park and I ordered the miso ramen and my friend got the chicken karage ramen. My broth was delicous, excpcially after I added the spicy chili oil in. The egg was cooked a perfect soft boil and there was plenty of noodles. My bowl had 3 thick strips of pork belly and some veggies. Next time I'll order more veggies and toppings to it. My friend liked his ramen, the chicken was delicous and I think it would have been bettered order in the appetizer so it didn't get soggy by the broth, but it was still good. Also he tasted mine and liked my broth better and I agree. Get the miso broth. read more

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I was craving ramen and ordering ramen to go anywhere is not the same like having it serve at a restaurant. So, when I saw that this place was now taking dine in, I had to try it out! I came in and waited 15 minutes before being seated and the menu was very simple and short. They have rice, salad and about seven different ramens to choose from and add on choices as well. My boyfriend got the Umami Bowl and I ordered the Tsukemen. The food came out fairly quick. My boyfriend told me he liked the Umami bowl which came out steaming hot and he was happy about how everything tasted. He told me he liked how the eggs were boiled and I agree. The way the eggs still have a consistency of yolk is perfect! My bowl of Tsukemen which is separated into two bowls: the noodles which is for dipping the second bowl of broth. Unfortunately, I had a different experience than my boyfriend because my broth was lukewarm and not hot. I had Tsukemen before and usually they served it with hot soup. The flavors were there, but having room temperature broth was very unsatisfying to me. Overall my experience here was okay. It was a bit pricey for the portion given, and the egg and flavors were good, but not enough to draw me back in. read more

Umami Ramen - Tsukemen (dipping noodles) - Ramen Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

I came here specifically because I saw that dipping noodles was on the menu. I haven't seen this anywhere since I was in Japan as part of an exchange program in high school, so I had to come! First off, this place is kind of unassuming, but what I've found is that unassuming places usually have the best food at the best prices. It's in a strip mall/shopping complex, with parking out front and a bunch of different restaurants in the complex. The restaurant is narrow, but really deep. You actually sit at booths that line the kitchen, and you can hear the chefs cooking. I'll admit, I was a bit nervous about the recipe that they were going to use for the dipping noodles. I've never heard of "bonito dashi" and had to look it up. (And yeah, I know that trip to Japan really served my Japanese skills well.) I'll admit I'm not a super big fan of seafood or fish, so I told the server if it was possible to avoid the bonito in my order. The server was beyond polite and accommodating, and after a quick conversation, we decided I'd probably like the broth from the black garlic tonkatsu. She went the extra mile and served the black garlic sauce on the side as a just in case. After a quick taste test, I dumped all that black garlic into my broth! And the noodles were unbelievable - it definitely wasn't the same dish that I had in Japan, where the noodles were served cold and with a tiny dish of dipping sauce. This was a full-sized bowl of noodles with a full-sized bowl of broth. You took noodles from one bowl, dipped them fully in the broth, and ate them. My friend got the Umami bowl. The chicken karaage in it looked delicious! Hands down, I will be coming here again when I'm next in the area! read more

A casual, pleasant spot for ramen in the middle of Happy Valley, but ultimately comes up short. When the establishment is called "Umami", an expectation is set for food with richness and depth of flavor. Unfortunately, the sampling I had on a recent lunch excursion lacked just that. We ordered black garlic Tonkatsu ramen, dipping ramen, and shrimp yakisoba. As an initial matter, the noodles themselves were purportedly made in house and were okay--a tad bit tough and clumpy. The eggs were nice but pork belly a bit too thickly cut and therefore tough. The main problem here was with the Tonkatsu and dipping broth--both were overwhelmingly salty and lacked, well, umami. This made for a one-dimensional taste profile that was difficult to enjoy. The yakisoba was also too salty but serviceable. Service and ambiance were fine, but there are likely better options for ramen in the area. (2.75 stars) read more

Umami ramen is a very conveniently located in happy valley where I can utilize Uber eats very easily to send my significant other food while she's at work. Today was my first time trying it and I wasn't really impressed with it. I ordered the shrimp tempura and umami bowl as well as a fountain drink. The shrimp was very unimpressive. You can see it is quite slim and the tempura was like light and crisp like some of the other Japanese restaurants around here. The umami bowl was also bland. The Karrage was actually decent but didn't complement the flavors of the ramen at all. I typically enjoy my foods more bland but there is a threshold where I start to consider things bland and this definitely crosses it. Service was pretty good but nothing special to report. All in all, $51 after tip could have probably have gone further next door at Killer Burger. read more

Umami Ramen - Shrimp Tempura - Ramen Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

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Surprisingly good ramen that is not generic. A bit expensive. Recommend: Garlic Oil Ramen, Takoyaki read more

Quiet, impeccable service, great value for some of the best ramen around and the best izakaya fare in the Portland metro, located in a nondescript strip mall as all great eateries should be. Go here. read more

Stopped by on a rainy Saturday for some lunch. We were the only customers when we arrived, but about half the tables were filled by the time we left. Nice clean modern space in a strip mall with plenty of parking. We were greeted warmly and when I asked which broth the server preferred, she said most customers liked the Umami broth. So we got one Umami ramen and one Shio ramen so we could try them both. Noodles had just the right amount of chew, and I loved the chashu pork in the shio ramen. The Shio broth was light and not overly salty, but didn't have nearly as much flavor and depth as the Umami ramen. I loved that one. It was filled with fried chicken, which was also delicious. Overall, a winner on the east side in Happy Valley! Not near me, but I'd definitely go again if I'm nearby or heading that direction. read more

Umami Ramen - Umami ramen - Ramen Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

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Usually this place is pretty solid, but today, my friend and I had a problem with their food after coming in. They served us raw vegetables with their salads and chicken karagae, and we ended up throwing up afterwards. I have a feeling this was due to a lack of proper washing, as I threw up multiple times during the day due to the vegetables. Additionally, their ramen and pork was a bit on the salty side, and we received little attention when it came to water refills. We've ordered from this place through online dining apps before, and the noodles also came very soggy, so we had hoped an in-person visit would be better. Unfortunately, if you're looking for a solid place for food, the food to price ratio isn't the best, and you might find yourself feeling sick afterwards. I'd recommend not touching any raw vegetables they give you, and just stay to what's actually cooked. read more

Absolutely LOVE Umami ramen! The Miso vegetarian ramen is the best! Their vegetable tempura is also very good.

Finally got around to trying this place out and it was just meh. I ordered the Spicy Tonkotsu and the wife ordered Black Garlic Tonkotsu and we got karaage for an appetizer. The karaage was pretty good, no complaints there but unfortunately we feel the ramen missed the mark. The broth is what was a lacking as it really didn't taste like anything. The other odd thing is that the wife had ordered corn but instead of it being in the ramen it was put into a separate cup and served on the side. Unfortunately, this place was a let down which kind of sucks cause I was hoping to find a good ramen place closer to home. Parking: There's a parking lot! Although it is kind of small for the amount of businesses in the plaza so I could imagine it might get full on busy days. read more

Delicious! The best Ramen in Happy Valley. I will have to come back to try everything. So many things look good. Perfect for a day when you want soup. read more

The chicken karaage I highly recommend over their ramen menu. It was saucy and the chicken didn't taste dry but there is a lot of rice. The ramen was a miss because of the bland taste. I know it wasn't authentic ramen noodles, but this is the first time I complain about the noodles after trying lots of other ramen places. Takoyaki are big and filling. I would come back for the chicken karaage. Service is attentive and nice. read more

Umami Ramen - Chicken Karaage Takoyaki Umami Bowl Black Garlic Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

The moment you walk in, the delicious smells from the kitchen excite you. I had the Umami ramen without the egg, and it was simple (good for people who can't handle spice) so I added a bit of chili sauce and it was perfection. Will definitely be back; the appetizers were tasty and while the menu is small...it's made well. read more

Umami Ramen - Umami bowl without the egg. - Ramen Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

I really wanted to like this place because it's so close to home, unfortunately it didn't do it for me. Ordered the spicy shio ramen and it was way too salty. Yes I know it's a salt base but I shouldn't have to ask for additional broth to dilute it. So I actually asked for hot water to dilute the broth which worked out well, but then shortly thereafter the chef came out with a bowl of the broth and said I should've received additional broth to dilute it instead of using water which I thought was a great act of customer service. Upon trying the broth though, it had a hint of coconut in it which I was not really a fan of. The chef did tell us also that they standardize the broth and then add the tare after so if I want it less salty in the future, I could ask them to add less tare. Portion size was great for the price, huge portions of pork chasu. They were kind enough to sub the egg for buttered corn for me too. Wish there was more vegetables and also the broth should come out hotter than it did. It was almost warm versus hot. read more

Horrible customer service. Called the order in 20 minutes before they closed. I left my house headed straight there. I got there at 8:01 p.m. One minute after they closed, the door was still open. My order was sitting on the counter but they wouldn't give it to me and let me pay for it because they had closed. I would highly recommend going somewhere else. read more

The ramen is yummy, the broth is tasty and the staff is nice. Wished the lot had more parking spaces though. read more

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3.5 stars, fast and friendly service! Decided to give this place a try since we were in the area. Ordered the Gyoza and the Shoyu Ramen with buttered corn and spicy sauce on the side. My husband ordered the Spicy Miso Ramen. Gyoza: Actually pretty good. Slightly crispy but still very juicy. I actually enjoyed it on its own as well, the meat was flavorful. Sauce was good too. Shoyu Ramen: I tasted the broth before adding the spicy sauce in and I think the Shoyu Ramen broth on its own is the star here; flavorful and rich. The flavors were right - not too much soy to compliment the base, however, once I added in the spicy sauce it bland the entire ramen dish. I was disappointed because it wasn't spicy either. Lots of noodles and meat though so the portions are spot on, I couldn't even finish my bowl. Wish there was more veggies though. I still enjoyed my bowl and will probably come back just for the Shoyu Ramen with no spicy sauce - I would highly recommend it this way instead. Miso Ramen: I think their Miso Ramen needs works. Very bland, not enough flavor to compliment the chicken/pork broth. read more

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Holy moly, we were the only people here and the only thing I can think of as to why is because it was Christmas Eve, this place was amazing. I got the Black Garlic Tonkatsu and it was the best ramen I've ever had. Everything was cooked to perfection. We also had the Spicy Tonkatsu and the Takoyaki and they were just as amazing. It's nice and cozy in here, service was great, it might be one of my new favorites. read more

Visiting out of town and saw this location had very good reviews so I wanted to check it out. Food was generic. We got their ramen and a couple apps. Ramen broth was thin, salty and oily. Missing a real deep and layered umami flavor. Honestly, kind of like out of the box broth. Ramen noodles are not the typical Japanese noodles. Everything else was ok. Service was quick and friendly. The ambience feels like a quick service stop and smelled heavily of oil. The smell penetrated through my clothes. Bill was about $75. read more

Umami Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

My boyfriend and I come here every week ever since we found you guys a few years ago, we usually bring family members, friends and coworkers and recommend it to everyone that asks me for ramen recommendations! My go to is the black garlic tonkatsu but sub the pork for the chicken karaage and it's to DIE for, I also appreciate that they let me sub pork for chicken as I'm not a huge pork fan! So good my boyfriend gets the spicy tonkatsu ramen every time & subs the pork for chicken as well. When we really want to treat ourselves, we get some edamame! Also I love the green tea here specifically staff is always so incredibly sweet and nice! The music is always good and we always leave satisfied! Keep up the great work! Worth the drive from Gresham to happy valley every week! In fact, we are coming in for lunch soon read more

Delicious!! So friendly. If you aren't sure what to order the staff will totally help you out. This will definitely be a place we come back to again and again. Loved it!!! read more

Umami Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

As a self-claimed ramen fanatic, I can't believe I haven't visited this place ever since I moved back to the area in December! It is such a neat little spot tucked in the strip mall along Sunnyside Road. Very accessible and easy to get to. Let's talk about the food..., I LOVE the Black Garlic Tonkotsu I got! Flavorful and hitting the right spot. Just what I need as the weather is getting chillier! Friendly service and the food arrived within a reasonable time, too. Nothing I can complain about at all! This will definitely be my new go-to place in the neighborhood whenever I crave a good bowl of ramen (Because let's face it, it's not every day you have the time to drive all the way to Beaverton for other options..). So glad I discovered this place and really looking forward to coming back and try more items on the menu! read more