This is the best hidden gem I have possibly ever had. I'm half Japanese and my family made authentic ramen almost every night when I was a kid. Unfortunately they have passed. When my dish came out, I put my nose to it and it brought me back to their kitchen. my tonkatsu ramen had amazing flavor. It had chili flakes, green onions, garlic, seaweed and a lot of other ingredients that I can't identify. The heat was perfect and the flavor was truly out of this world. My daughter loved her curry ramen and boyfriend loved his mackerel and miso ramen. We also had the karaage appetizer which was crispy, flavorful and mouth watering. The restaurant is super cute and decorated well. You can see the staff cooking. The bathroom is enormous! The ambiance was perfect. It was packed when we got there at 7:30pm on a Thursday but we only had to wait 20 minutes. It's definitely a little difficult to find. It's in a strip mall, has dark windows and a tiny sign that you can barely see. Trust me, it's worth it. If you read my review and don't come here, you will regret it. We will definitely be back to try everything and I know it will all be as delicious as the food we had tonight. read more

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We were really pleased with the ramens we got here. Everything had great flavors, we just would have preferred a little more spice in our dishes (and a few more bamboo shoots, i think i got one). Great customer service too, our order was taken quickly and we got our food in no time. read more

Yuzu - Kanuki Ramen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Pretty average Japanese ramen run by Japanese staff. The broth seems authentic, but the toppings are so skimpy. I only received 1 really thin piece of chashu, which wasn't even that tender. Egg was so-so. My quest to find legit, tasty ramen in Portland continues. read more

Yuzu - Shoyu ramen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

A very small, and beautiful Japanese spot. Amazing ramen, and very sweet staff. Worth the price, and more then filling. read more

Yuzu - Ramen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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Yuzu and I had a very rough start when it first opened over a decade ago. No seating available at 5:30pm opening because you are booked solid at 6pm. Hmm... didn't think about saving seats for walk-ins long ago. That's in the past, with multiple ownership changes (I'm guessing) and ramen choices in the area, seating isn't as crazy as before. Now it's a consistent, high quality ramen joint with friendly service and a clean atmosphere. I'll always get the kakuni and nothing else, I just feel it's the best value as it's a more complex broth and yummy soft chunks of pork always hits the spot. I get it with curly noodles rather than traditional straight noodles. I just wish their extra additions weren't so high priced relative to other ramen establishments in the city. Extra noodles and a soft boiled egg will add 50% more cost to your bowl. That's kinda high, soft boiled eggs take time to prepare, but noodles are relatively inexpensive. But make no mistake they make a mean soft boiled egg that is sure to please, just gotta be willing to pay for it. read more

Yuzu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

The Ramen has not arrived yet and I am already feeling the magic. Yuzu has an open kitchen so we are able to watch these lovely ladies work on getting the food out. They have skills. They dance around each other, making it all look so easy but there is no lack of work ethic here. Yuzu is tiny. Prepare for a wait. Open for both lunch and dinner, they close for a couple hours in between. They have no sign above the restaurant, but they are here! We ordered the Kukuni (their "signature" ramen). Tonkotsu broth with BBQ pork, stewed pork belly and all the fixings. If you want tamago you will need to order it on the side. We did. Along side the ramen is a small plate of delicious garlic paste and sesame seeds. Yuzu's Ramen is a bit different but in some great ways. While I thought certain things could be better I was extremely impressed with other things. Uncommon in the U.S., they serve fine, thin egg noodles in their Ramen. While my companion wasn't a fan of them, I liked them. What really got me was the broth and it impressed my guest too. When you think Tonkotsu you think rich, creamy and salty right? Well at Yuzu their broth is very light, almost like chicken but they managed to achive that deep rich flavor in such a light broth. It was quite unique for Tonkotsu. The Tamago was not soy marinated but it was cooked easy (yay). The stewed pork belly was sweet, yes, sweet. It was unlike any I have encountered before and stewed to melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Perhaps a Mirin marinade? Either way it was very good with the broth and the little strips of spicy ginger. Yuzu, while a bit different is a solid contender. read more

Yuzu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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The service was terrible. We were seated before 3 or 4 tables, but the last to even receive water and a menu. The waitress was very biased towards a group because they were Japanese (and spoke the language). That group came in last, but was given drinks before others got menus or water. All this for food that is very mid tier. If you want better ramen, go to Kizuki, Fuddoyama, or Koku. read more

The food was flavorful and plenty, although I only got a single, albeit medium sized, piece of meat. I enjoyed it a lot, regardless. I got a BBQ totsaku ramen and an oolong tea, and my friend got the same with hot tea, as well as pork gyoza, so with 20% tip out total was like $40. They are only open 3 hours a day and were a full house at 6:15 when we went on a Tuesday evening. We waited a total of 50 mins from the time we arrived to the time we got our food. They did take our order as soon as they sat us and the staff was very friendly and attentive, so we really didn't mind. The place is a bit of a hidden gem, with no signage and low-key decor but the energy is surprisingly vibrant. I'm excited to go back! read more

I wish I could give this place a better review.. the first time here during covid everything was amazing. We were seated right away and the servers were very attentive. The second time we tried dining in at 7pm they hit max capacity and was closing at 8pm, which we understood no worries. The third time we came at 6pm and I had just opened the door and the lady screamed we hit max capacity no more people. The lady had came out to wipe the doors and we asked if there was a waiting list we could put our name on she said "no ok leave" wait so if we wanted to eat here is it even possible? Wish they had a better system...but we're done driving to Beaverton for disappointment. read more

The food here is delicious! We ordered the curry rice, sake (grilled salmon) onigiri, karaage, and the kakuni ramen. I loved that the rice with the onigiri was salted and stuffed well. The ramen was light and refreshing. I enjoyed that it wasn't so enriched and overpowering with flavor. The karaage included the skin which was great but otherwise it was okay. The curry dish was good too, great porportions between the curey itself and the rice/meat. The outside could use more decorations or an easier indication that they're open other than their "YES WE'RE OPEN" sign. At night it's hars to tell of the sign is for next door or not. It looks like a dark corner. Overall, this place was good and very cozy! I would love to come back again. read more

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One of the best hidden gems in Beaverton. A friend recommended that I visit this place to try great japanese food. I was blown away. The servers are super nice and service is very fast. I tried their onigiri, soba and mackerel and all were very tasty. They had a wide selection of sake as well and they recommended a cloudy one for me since I enjoyed drinks on the sweet side. It was very smooth and had hints of coconut. I would give this place 6 stars if I could. read more

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There is no sign out front so be sure to look for the small sign on the door. It's a pretty intimate place with only a few tables. We were one of the only parties not speaking Japanese, and I usually feel that if you're speaking the language of the cuisine it's probably a pretty dang good place. We were not disappointed! We both got the kakuniramen and split a gyoza. Super tasty and generous portions! Will definitely be back here! read more

After a night filled with ice cream and donuts, I needed some sort of Asian cuisine fix. It was a pretty cold day so naturally, I wanted hot soup. Yuzu is a bit hard to find because their signage is practically made for ants so you will easily miss it. Just look for Dede's, it is to the left of them. Kakuni Ramen -- They have a healthy selection of options but I thought it be best to go with their signature. Their pork bone flavored soup had a lot of depth but the noodles were a bit of a disappointment. Not sure what kind they use but I didn't feel like it complemented the soup very well. Agedashi Tofu -- Lackluster. Either the tofu was previously frozen or just old but the crispy outter skin was soggy. Was a little bummed they didn't top it with bonito flakes. I'd skip this appetizer altogether. The space is very cozy but their open kitchen is great entertainment while you wait for your food to come out. read more

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This restaurant does not have a sign on the front so when you're looking for it, it is located to the left of Dede's. Maybe they didn't put a sign on purpose so you'd get hungry just looking for it! We got seated right away as we had a late dinner. We came at almost 9pm. The restaurant has an open concept so it's nice to see the owner making the orders. I enjoyed the beef tongue and gyoza! I recommend those for the small plates. The gyoza is cute and bite size. We also ordered the agadashi tofu and the grilled squid. I was not a fan of those 2. I ordered the Kakuni Ramen. I thought it was okay. I liked the pork belly. I did not like the noodles. I also tried my brother's noodles that had curly egg noodles and did not like those either. The broth wasn't too bad. It was flavorful, and a bit on the top salty side. I would come here again if I'm in the area and craving ramen but I wouldn't say it's the best. read more

Yuzu - Kanuki Ramen with extra egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

The best ramen placed I've tried in the Portland metro area, hands down. It feels like I'm back in Little Tokyo in LA! My friend and I came around 7pm. I think it was perfect timing, because it was right after the initial early dinner rush, and before the 7:30pm dinner rush. The lady was asking if we were already on a waiting list, and after a little deliberation, seated us at the bar. Lucky us! I was here on a ramen mission, but they have a few sobas that looked really appealing. Next time, next time. You get a little bowl of edamame to nibble on while you wait for your food, it was a nice touch! No charge for tea, awesome. I got the Cya-syu-men with the Ton Kotsu broth and switched the thin straight noodles for the thick curly noodles. The pork bone broth is perfect. The chashu pork was very tender, and it definitely came with more than 3 slices, so props to that. They give you sesame seeds and minced garlic on the side to add as you please. ALSO: as someone who doesn't like bean sprouts, the ramen did not come with any. Hooray! No need to pick around it. My friend got the Kakuni Ramen, which was also made with pork bone broth and had pork belly instead of chashu. After a taste-test with her consent, the broth was as equally delicious as the Ton Kotsu broth, and the pork belly just melted in your mouth - they must have been cooking it for a very long time. Can't wait to come back - I would probably try and make a reservation this time, just for good measure. read more

Yuzu - Cya-Syu Ramen with Ton Kotsu broth - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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Probably one of my all time favorite Japanese Izakaya in the Portland area. Owners is a nice Japanese couple. The husband cooks amazing authentic Japanese dishes that will just blow your mind away. If you're in the mood of sake & chill or just want to know what real Japanese food taste like, then you should definitely check it out !! read more

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It's a very small Japanese restaurant that holds maybe about 6 groups of people if they're small groups. Has a nice atmosphere to it but feels a little bit crammed. The food was decent but it's not a place I would make a point of coming back to. Their food looks better than it tastes. There weren't any bad flavors or poorly prepared dishes but it just wasn't a big hit. But even so I would recommend the ramen because the noodles were good and out of all the dishes we ordered, that had the most flavor! The staff is really nice and tries to help you understand the food if you don't know what the dish is. read more

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Behind the mirrors is a really great Japanese restaurant. It is hard to find and not well labeled, but look for the line. The staff was just lovely and smiley and awesome. The food was delicious. Yummy! read more

I'm a HUGE fan of ramen and have been searching for my Portland-area go-to shop. I think Yuzu may be it, but I haven't scoped out all the ramen shops here yet. BUT, of the places I've tried here so far, Yuzu comes the closest to what I consider "the best." I tried to make a reservation for Yuzu but they aren't open during the day, so I called around 5:45 to see what was available that night; nothing, but I could take my chances with the counter seating. We got there at 6:15pm and the 4 counter seats were full. All the other tables were full or reserved but the waitress said we could have the next table that opened up, in about 30 minutes. So we waited, and watched scores of other groups appear and be turned away. Clearly this is a popular place! We finally got a seat and each tried a different dish. I had the Kakuni ramen - it was heavenly! It wasn't exactly like my favorite (Santouka in SJ), but it was fairly close. It was rich and flavorful, not overly salty for my palate and I enjoyed the pork slice. The pork belly was too fatty for me so I won't get that again, and the noodles were good. Thinner than in the Shouyu ramen that my son had. The shouyu ramen had curlier and thicker noodles than the Kakuni ramen - not sure which I liked better, but I did note the difference. Hubby had the Gyu Negima - thin sliced beef wrapped around green onions. Yum - this was delicious! Ambiance was great - very small, probably seats only about 20 or so. The service was great, although food didn't come out very quickly. I loved the decor, and I liked the ramen a lot. I will definitely be back, making reservations ahead of time. I have to deduct a star for not being open at lunch; it's easier for me to get out at lunchtime than dinnertime. read more

Staff was awesome and very considerate, but what is up with some of these portions for the price? The gyudon wasn't so bad, but the curry rice had THREE pieces of meat in it... the several carrots there weren't enough. It didn't make me full, and I'm not even that big of an eater. At least have a potato in there for calories if you're not going to have any meat. Sad, because it tasted pretty alright. I'll come back but I'll have to try something else. read more

Very compact restaurant with a small sign on their door to signify their presence in a strip mall near the Beaverton Transit Center. They're very friendly, and looking around, a very cozy atmosphere with the workers and the other customers. I'm biased because I'm Japanese and my mother is a great cook, so beware! We got their shio jidori yaki and hot soba with daikon and nameko (type of mushroom). The soba was mediocre - their soup had too much soy sauce and too little dashi so it was salty. Very little daikon, and the nameko tasted slightly pungent like it was just sprinkled on top straight from the can. Their jidori chicken had very little to the dish, but also was a solid dish. Can't go wrong with jidori, as it is always tender and juicy. I tried my friends tonkotsu ramen broth which was good. Very good broth flavor and I see why it's popular there. However there was very little toppings - 1 slice of chyashu, a pinch of seaweed, 1 egg. Happy I got to cross this place off of my list, however it reinforces my lack of interest in eating Japanese outside of home. Come to try their tonkotsu ramen, as there are many who love that dish! read more

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My favorite place in Oregon to get ramen. It is a little tough to find and parking can be a pain given the location, but it is totally worth checking out. I would recommend coming here for lunch or right when it opens if you're trying to avoid lines or waits. My recommendations: - Kakuni Ramen - Their signature ramen (pork belly ramen) is a must have if it is your first time going there - Karaage - Great dish to start out with I do not come here too often because when I do come here, it is mainly when I am craving the Kakuni Ramen, so it is all I get here. I think if you like ramen in general, you will find something you like! read more

Excellent service, the gyudon and the Kaarage were delicious and the the service was friendly and fast!

Yuzu is the best ramen I've had in the Portland area. Located in a nondescript strip mall in the middle of Beaverton, this place is easy to miss. However, once you step in through the entryway, you will be welcomed by an understated yet truly legit Japanese ramen experience. The service is impeccable, as the server is quick to serve a little edamame to snack on while you look through the menu. My cup of water was never empty as they came by pretty often to refill my drink. For appetizers I recommend the gyoza (aka potstickers). The process of making gyoza is deceptively hard to get to get right. A proper gyoza is boiled and then fried to the point where it's lightly browned. Most places will simply boil and/or deep fry the gyoza for the sake of expediency. Not only does Yuzu do the gyoza the right way, they also do the dipping sauce the right way too. Sometimes the dipping sauce is pure soy sauce, which is too salty. Sometimes they put in too much rice vinegar, which then makes it too acidly. Again yuzu does this just right with the perfect mix to compliment the gyoza. As for the ramen itself, you can't really go wrong with any of the dishes. The broths are all very flavorful and they are very generous with the pork slices. I would recommend the shoryu (soy based) or the tonkotsu (pork broth). In short, if you're in a mood for serious ramen, then yuzu is definitely worth the trip! read more

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very cute and cozy spot. i got the agadeshi tofu for appetizer and it was awesome. ordered the kakuni special ramen. beware of the spiciness - usually for ramens even when you order spicy it's fine for me but omg it was so spicy here. good flavor though. make sure you come early before they open so you're seated right away. i came at 6:15 on a wednesday night and i was the second to last party to be seated. weekends are definitely more crowded. read more

I've been coming to Yuzu from time to time for the last 6 years, almost always for the signature ramen (which, 6 years ago, was probably the best in town; now... it's up there but it's not the best anymore). But this time, I wanted to try something else. I came by myself on a Monday, around 8:30pm. The place was still quite busy - all the tables were taken, but plenty of bar seating. I ordered the reba nira itame (garlic chives, bean sprouts, and liver stir fry) and the mini katsu-don. The cooking took a while (maybe 15 minutes?); the kitchen was still quite busy. But as soon as the stir fry came out, it was obvious that it was worth the wait: the sprouts were still crunchy, the chives just wilted enough, great sear and caramelization of the soy sauce (great wok hei); the only downside is that the liver was just slightly overcooked, but liver is almost impossible to cook right anyway. While I paced myself with the stir fry, the katsu-don came out a few minutes later: it was so... homely? Can something you've never had be a comfort food? Sweet and savory, lightly crunchy onions, crispy (but slightly moistened and softened) tonkatsu, soft poached eggs, a few strands of chives. Warm and comforting. Overall impressions: Great service, though food takes a while to come out. Both items I tried this time were excellent, though I feel that their ramen is falling behind in comparison with the rest of Portland. Still, a hidden gem of an izakaya - if you can ever find the entrance! (Hint: Google Maps will take you to the right place; it's in the corner with a small "YUZU" sign on the door.) read more

Yuzu - Mini katsu-don. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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This place is a really interesting little find. There is no sign on the storefront with the rest of the businesses in this little strip mall, but there is one on the door. I guess you sort of have to know it's there. It was small but packed, so people obviously know it's there. And for good reason, this is probably the best ramen that we have had in the Beaverton area. I got their signature Ramen. The broth was cloudy and beautiful. The pork that I think was made in a marinated miso mixture was delicious. The noodles were very good also. There were also several pieces of good but not overwhelmingly strong Pickled ginger that gave the broth a very nice flavor, and tasted good in their own right. This was a really high quality bowl of ramen. I think the appetizers were good too, and there are many choices to pick from. Seek this place out. If you're at dinner, please be prepared to wait. if you like Ramen, you will not be disappointed. read more

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TOP TIER RAMEN!! Family run by a Japanese couple (who are super friendly by the way) - lots of authentic dishes to explore. Cozy and no frills. Show up early to get a seat. It fills up fast! Can't go wrong - grab a bite, grab a drink. You won't be disappointed! read more

My local friend took me here. Owned by a sweet Japanese couple. Hole in a wall type of restaurant but everything was delicious. We ordered Tonkutsu ramen and grilled squid . Soup was flavorful and the pork chunks were tasty. Will come back here anytime ! read more

The ramen was solid, but the star in my eyes with the Karaage! Perfectly seasoned, and a pinch of citrus from the lemon. Sooo good! Small spot, corner of a plaza with no signage. Truly a hole in the wall! Really friendly staff, fun menu with a lot of things to try tapas style if you don't go for the ramen. Literally making a note that I enjoyed the Karaage so I know it's a must next time I go back! read more

This place has pretty decent ramen and service. My boyfriend and I have eaten at many ramen shops in the Portland/Beaverton area and this place was a lot better than we were expecting it to be. We both ordered the kakuni ramen which we both enjoyed. The noodles were soft and the broth was not too salty. We both drank the broth clean! The pork meat they use here is not fatty, which is a plus for me since I do not like the fatty pieces. The chicken karaage pieces were smaller than we are used to seeing, but they were juicy and deliciously seasoned. I docked one star because our ramen did not come with egg. All of the ramen shops we have been to include egg in their ramen. Here, you have to pay extra to get it as an add-on. I took off another star because of how they packaged my to-go order. I ordered a vegetarian ramen for to-go and the waitress packaged the noodles and soup together. By the time I got home, the noodles were soggy and had expanded twice its size due to sitting in the broth for an hour. Wasted my $11. What kind of restaurant packs their soup items like that for to-go??? read more

A subtle little gem near the Cedar Hills area. It's definitely not eye-popping from the outside but being inside is a different story. I'm definitely a fan of the restaurants that seem sort of hidden or almost like a scary place to eat because they always have something special or good. This place is no exception and compliments that perfectly. Price: Pricey for sure because the portions you get are generally smaller and not worth in terms of size/filling. Some of these dishes are exceptionally small and could barely even be called an appetizer but hover around the 10-20 dollar range. However, the quality of the food is different and I'll explain in the food section shortly. Service: Excellent! All the waitresses were super nice and attentive and were ALWAYS willing to listen to us. Very eager and encouraging to whatever questions we had about their big menu and gave us their own input/opinions on certain dishes which we always appreciate. Food: So good. There's so many options to choose from and I unfortunately couldn't take pictures of ALL the dishes we ate (my parents started eating before I took my phone camera out). All of them are good and offer a unique taste combination of flavor to understand that this is from Yuzu. Anytime a restaurant serves a memorable dish or dishes automatically receives high praise from me. I would definitely recommend the Chicken Karaage, Fish (I forget the name), and ramen for the finisher. The only reason I can't give it a perfect five is just simply due to the fact that the portion/price ratio isn't the best. You can get amazing food and quality service but it's just too expensive sometimes when a small dish can cost more then a whole dinner somewhere else. Still, this place is excellent and I am always happy to come back if necessary. read more

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This is my favorite restaurant. The food is delicious. The service is great and very helpful especially if you need any help choosing dinner for the night. After coming back from a trip to Japan I wanted some of the Japanese food I tried there and this place scratches that itch every time. read more

Love this place. Service is great as well as the food and even with mask they're smiling eyes. She checked back with us about every 5 minutes, topping of water and making sure we still had tea. The food I can't say enough about. read more

The food here is super authentic, was given the stamp of approval by my wife who grew up in Japan. The staffs were wonderful, and attentive the entire time we were there. I love the wide selection of sake along with some very unique Oregon brewed sake. The cold noodles, karage and onigiri were very similar to what we had in Japan. read more

Seek ... and Yuzu shall find ... ramen. After several attempts to find the best ramen in, around, and near Portland, I finally found the first true contender at tiny Yuzu ... in a nondescript strip mall with no signage for the restaurant at all. Look for Unit H (for hidden) next to Dede's Market. There are hidden gems and then there are hidden ramen friends. Hide ramen ... and I will find you. I'm like the Liam Neeson of ramen. I will find you ... and I will eat you. The menu is simple. The broth is complex. The noodles are thin. Let the slurping begin. * Tonkotsu Ramen ($8.95) - 4 stars Liquid pork broth in bowl? Yes, please. Chashu me! * Shoyu Ramen ($8.95) - 4 stars Shoyu think you can ramen? Yes, I do. * Kakuni Ramen with Pork Belly ($11.50) - 4.5 stars This is the signature house specialty ramen with Tonkotsu with stewed Pork Belly for all the slurp reasons. * Gyoza ($4.95) - 4.5 stars Got a 6-piece order to share. Should of got my own. * Karaage Fried Chicken ($6.50) - 3 stars Say Konnichiwa to my little friend. Crispy & juicy Service was attentive, but don't bother me. I'm slurpin'. So, does Yuzu have the best ramen in Portland? So far, yes. Seek ... and Yuzu shall find ... ramen. read more

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Knowing I was going to be in the Portland area, I was looking through Yelp and decided to search for Ramen. The reviews for Yuzu stood out as many said "Best ramen in the Pacific Northwest". OK bookmarked. Turns out they take reservations so after arriving in Portland I called and made one. When we arrived it wasn't "that" busy, but by time we left, people were waiting for tables. LOCATION: It's the 3rd business from the center corner of a small "L" shaped strip mall. There is NO signage on the wall above the restaurant, unlike neighboring businesses. There is only the name "YUZU" on the door in 8" tall letters. It's very nondescript and does not scream "I'M HERE!" FIRST IMPRESSION: We walk in the door and I literally say "Oh..... wow....." and it wasn't a good "wow". The lighting is like someone's living room and not in a good way. The standard overhead commercial fluorescent lighting is off. Aside from the lights in the kitchen, there are only 3 other residential type floor lamps with CFL's lighting the whole place. The lighting is far from ideal. One could say it's more "intimate" this way... but, uhh.... no. SERVICE: After being seated we look over the menu, but it wasn't easy to read due to the poor lighting. Our server came by a few times to take our order, but we weren't ready. Otherwise the service was polite, friendly and generally attentive. FOOD: We started with the pork & veggie gyoza ($4.95). These were crispy on one side, tender on the other and full of flavor, YUM! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/yuzu-beaverton?select=5Jbu1xH4KzgsrZNrWz0hSg#jqu0S9CsYSCAjJWwCKaegQ (Disclaimer: I must have been really hungry or maybe it was the large glass of Sapporo I had been drinking, but I kept forgetting to take photos until AFTER we'd started eating, OOPS !) Also Karaage: ($6.50) Pieces of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, lightly coating and fried. Very tender and very tasty, YUM! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/yuzu-beaverton?select=5Jbu1xH4KzgsrZNrWz0hSg#6YmVNHskUYzSbD2k26ElCA My father had the Yakinasu: Grilled Japanese eggplant w/ fresh ginger and bonito flakes ($6.95). Quite tasty and it was fun to see the bonito flakes "waving" on the plate, but too many of them? http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/yuzu-beaverton?select=5Jbu1xH4KzgsrZNrWz0hSg#VFqKAGRcqdVlbkSXUzwSUw and Sake Shio Yaki: Grilled wild salmon ($8.95) I tasted the salmon and it was SO fresh there was none of that "normal" fishy salmon flavor at all, SO DELICIOUS! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/yuzu-beaverton?select=5Jbu1xH4KzgsrZNrWz0hSg#bziRPgbv-NZ0wWBjgg5d4g Sis and I both ordered the Kakuni Ramen: Tonkatsu (pork) broth W/pork belly ($11.50) http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/yuzu-beaverton?select=5Jbu1xH4KzgsrZNrWz0hSg#zwra0v0D8Iq984yiVnSvFw The cubes of pork belly were tender and delish, the noodles were nicely cooked, the broth had a nice but subtle flavor. As it turns out it was too subtle for my sister as she thought the broth was very bland. Granted it wasn't as deep, rich and complex as my first bowl (ever) of ramen at Hakata Shinsengumi in Gardena, CA, however it was very similar to the ramen at Ramen Yamadaya in the O.C. OVERALL: The décor is plain, the lighting is not well thought out, but the properly executed and tasty food is the star here, making Yuzu worth a coming back to! read more

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Best ramen in Portland, no question. This is where you go when you want the good stuff. Get the Kakuni ramen (a couple dollars more than the others, but worth every penny) and if you're extra hungry get a side of the gyoza, they hand make them and they are delicious! I've been coming here for years and have never once had anything less than a stellar meal. It can get busy but I always sit at the counter so that doesn't usually effect me. The staff is nice, the place is clean and looks nice, I kinda miss their wood plank menu on the wall. It gave it a fun authentic touch. There's not much to say that hasn't already been said, so I'll just confirm what the rest are saying. This is the place. This is where the broth is magic. read more

DISCLAIMER: Having never worked at an Izakaya in Japan during the 90's kind of makes me an expert on pretty much everything except for knowing what exactly an Izakaya is. I did however work as ferry boat pilot on the Dead Sea so I can tell you with certainty that the Dead Sea has nothing at all to do with Yuzu nor with their fine Japanese cuisine. With that being said I feel so naive for falling for Yuzu. I mean they actually fooled me into enjoying their Kakuni Ramen so much I actually believed that it was the most satisfying meal of my adult life. Honestly I don't know how I could have enjoyed the bright, savory and creamy broth, the melt in your mouth cubes of sweet sweet tender pork and the vast range of flavors and textures of ginger mushroom and scallions with a bit of aosa seaweed all ladled over delicious tender & slightly chewy Ramen noodles. I must be such a sucker to have thought that what I was eating was so Fantastically Delicious! So if you're naive like me then you will absolutely enjoy the food, service and price of this hidden little gem. Sorry but I didn't notice the decor so much as I was eating with my eyes closed wondering if Heaven on Earth might taste like this? Kampai ! read more

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My first bowl of ramen was during my visit in Tokyo, Japan five years ago & I was hooked from that moment on. It wasn't until I moved to Portland, over a year later, when I got my second fix. After a tireless, ongoing search I finally found & have determined Yuzu serves the best ramen in Portland. Most reviews rave & insist on ordering the Kakuni ramen. Because I'm not fond of pork belly, I steer away from it & order the Tonkotsu ramen. It's just as delicious with leaner roast pork rather than the soft, fatty pork belly. If texture is an issue, which it is for me, than Tonkotsu may be the better option for you as well. The cloudy, white colored pork bone broth is savory & filled with immense flavor while the noodles are cooked perfectly. The bowl looks small but the portions are far from it. The hot dish appetizer of bok choy is good but why must you cut off the leaves, Yuzu? That's the best part about bok choy. It was still tasty but it would've been more succulent if the leaves hadn't been removed. Another hot dish appetizer to try is the agedashi tofu. It's several large chunks of lightly fried tofu bathed in a broth much like soy sauce but lighter in flavor & less salty. A sprinkle of diced, green chives top it off should one desire more flavors in their bite. For everyone out there, especially Dorene S., Yuzu does accept reservations as well as walk-ins. They open at 6:00pm but fill up very quickly due to its small sized venue & because of this reservations are recommended. If you call before or after business hours then leave a message to reserve your spot. They will return your call just an hour or so before opening & I've never had any problems with it. Yuzu is located in a strip mall on the opposite end of Best Teriyaki. The only signage for it is four alpha stickers spelling out YUZU on the glass door. Not very obvious if you're driving by. The service has always been from the same friendly & very pleasant asian woman. The food is delectable, the service is top notch & now all they need to do is open a second location, preferably in SE PDX. read more

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