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• Fried kimchi has an awesome sour bite that goes well with the ramen. $5 ramen during late happy hour (9-10 p).

  by Gnat B.

  
  

• Feels uninspired right now. I had maybe 5 different dishes + oysters, and nothing really clicked. Skewers are missed. So is excitement.

  by Brook Shelley

  
  

• There is 0 ramen here now. But why wouldn't you just go to Noraneko? Parasol has soba and udon

  by Brook Shelley

  
  

• Ambience and great fresh food!

  by Guille L

  
  

• Awesome Japanese barbecue gastropub. Go here.

  by Falcon Darkstar A

  
  

• Everything was absolutely amazing. Go when you have some time to spare: the pacing of the meal was leisurely.

  by Val S

  
  

• The pork in the ramen melts between your teeth. I lived in Japan and the ramen rivals any I had there. The lamb tsukune is peppery, moreish. Unexpected pleasant surprise: oysters with pepper sauce.

  by Chad R

  
  

• Get the snap peas - great flavor!!

  by Ashley M

  
  

• All sorts of Asian bites excellently prepared

  by Karen H.

  
  

• Pretty good gyoza. Sorry there's no pic, I ate them too fast.

  by H. C.

  
  

• Disappointing salty Ramen and Kara age. But tax to cover health care of employees is a wonderful idea.

  by Seyoung

  
  

• I did a 1-2 punch of sashimi and ramen. Would eat again. Nice atmosphere.

  by Kristin B

  
  

• Came for the famous ramen but it is very very salty. I know traditional ramen tends to be salty but it is way over. The egg and chashu are amazing though. Small portion and relative high price.

  by Sherry Ren

  
  

• Little spendy, little loud, but on point and delish.

  by Olivia J

  
  

• Start off with the special otsumami (3 small appetizers), get some kushiyaki (lamb heart is bomb), then finish with a hefty shoyu ramen bowl with lots of kombu, just the way I like it.

  by Bin Y.

  
  

• Everything is good here. You've been warned. Also: you're eating in a former Goth Club!

  by Amber C.

  
  

• I've ordered three vegetarian dishes: agedashi tofu, grilled avocado and fried rice. All dishes are pretty small, appetizer size. Grilled avocado was fantastic! Flavorful and creamy.

  by Ria K

  
  

• Americanize ramen I think.too salty

  by Cecelia T.

  
  

• Got the omakase with drink pairing. Expensive but worth it.

  by Christopher k

  
  

• Hands down amazing! You'll never leave unfulfilled. Ramen is delicious but just keep ordering a la carte & enjoy. Very large Saki selection (your service will help you select).

  by Bella P.

  
  

• The chef's tasting menu. Delicious. With the booze pairing, you will never be fuller or drunker.

  by Robert Sandler

  
  

• Ramen happy hour before 6 and after 9. $5 for a tasty bowl.

  by Chet M.

  
  

• Some of the best ramen I've ever had. Absolutely amazing. Deep fried kimchi is a bit strange, but overall all the food is excellent.

  by Joe Wilkinson

  
  

• great place to grab lunch

  by mike adams

  
  

• Ramen was delicious and the shiitake mushrooms were incredible.

  by Xanthe Travlos

  
  

• Pork stew is great, and like nothing you've had before. Meat eaters: don't be afraid of the kimchi karaage, it's damn tasty.

  by Diogenes B.

  
  

• The rotating seasonal menu and awesome specials keep things interesting.

  by Katya D.

  
  

• Great ramen

  by Wesley V.

  
  

• Raw Oysters

  by Martin R.

  
  

• This place is worth skipping. Ramen broth and egg were super salty. And the bibimbap was too salty to even finish eating. Can't offer towels to clean your hands for a high price tag on mediocre food.

  by Diana Maes

  
  

• Plum wine always does it *perf*

  by Alexis T.

  
  

• Giant bowls of ramen or udon for only $5 during Happy Hour (5-6, 9-10). Best ramen I've had in a while!

  by Geoff R.

  
  

• Cold ramen salad

  by Cody P

  
  

• Omakase!!! Yum!

  by Sean R.

  
  

• Happy hour ramen.

  by Jeff W.

  
  

• Jason French, chef of Ned Ludd, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Ramen.

  by Chefs Feed

  
  

• The Omakase is a great way to go. If you’re ordering a la carte, don’t miss the agedashi tofu, chicken karaage, and the onigiri!

  by Sarah S.

  
  

• Ask for some pork shoulder with your ramen. It's a religious experience!

  by Jeff S.

  
  

• The Tri Trip Steak was excellent & I loved the house made grapefruit soda.

  by kevlyn m.

  
  

• Best Japanese food i have ever had. Move away, nobu, sushi yusada, sushi secki, and masa omakase there is a new king in town and its not in ny!

  by M M.

  
  

• Straight up Japanese, a little sushi -- good traditional ramen and one of the best burgers in town (but only available from 10pm until close).

  by GNTLMN

  
  

• Such melt in your mouth Kushiyaki. If you can get the Hamachi Collar, don't hesitate.

  by Phillip K.

  
  

• Miso butterscotch gelato 😍

  by Lana R.

  
  

• We changed the whole trip plan to come here for the beef tartare. It was better than advertised. Do the beef tartare.

  by Jonathan Z.

  
  

• No point in ordering when the Omakase will ensure you try everything that needs to be tasted on the menu. Don't just get the ramen! It's the least unique dish on the menu!

  by Kayvon T.

  
  

• Ramen is excellent, but is the least excellent thing on the menu. Get all the other things!

  by Avi F.

  
  

• If you want mediocre ramen made exclusively by white people, this is your jam.

  by Nathan G.

  
  

• The black pepper soda may sound strange, but it's quite good... Not spicy, as you may think, just a nice pepper flavor with a balanced sweetness. May be good with gin (hint, hint).

  by Courtney P.

  
  

• The specials are always worth it.

  by Katya D.

  
  

• Happy hour ramen deal just means you can order more deliciousness. Try a Chuhai cocktail--refreshing, bright flavors like lemon-basil-chia and black pepper-lemon.

  by Janice M.

  
  

• $5 ramen at happy hour!

  by Arbi B.

  
  

• The gyoza are so good, you'll want to dance on a table as you eat them.

  by Lydia K.

  
  

• The special today, fried chicken skin, was awesome. Fried kimchi is too salty for my taste.

  by Dustin T.

  
  

• Plenty of good food. If you are looking for ramen that reminds you of that amazing bowl you had in Tokyo, this isn't the place though.

  by Jeshka L.

  
  

• I wanted to like this place. The fava beans were boring and the mushrooms were something a five yr old could have made. I think this place is overrated

  by Jana S.

  
  

• Start with tsukemono & kimchi, then follow with the ramen, straight up. As you leave, you may notice you're radiating a warm glow, accompanied by a feeling of complete fulfilment, but that's normal.

  by Andy M.

  
  

• Rude hostess the first time, so i try coming again and they are closed but didn't bother to mention that on their website. Don't bother with Biwa; go anywhere else.

  by Ryan F.

  
  

• If you love SALT licks like a horse does or under fermented pickled things, go here! Drinks & the free popcorn were the most palatable.

  by charm n.

  
  

• Tofu dengaku and udon are favs!

  by Olivia

  
  

• One of the better options for ramen in Portland. Also, try the pork belly stew or crab fried rice.

  by Peter Y.

  
  

• Say "Hi" to Ed.

  by Mick V.

  
  

• Awesome all around. Fried kimchi is good, but I much preferred the traditional kimchi.

  by Caitlin

  
  

• Biwa's udon is fantastic and cheap.

  by WhyGo Travel

  
  

• Do not recommend the Black sesame gelato dessert.

  by PDX P.

  
  

• Go for the grilled items. The pork belly and the mushrooms were amazing. It was the WORST ramen I've ever had. The broth was so bland. No flavor. The cocktails were pretty tasty. I suggest drinking.

  by Amanda T.

  
  

• oh, the fried chicken skewers...

  by Janet J.

  
  

• Ride your bike and get 50% off your entire order

  by Maloof Money Cup

  
  

• Many of the dishes here were too salty for our taste. I haven't had ramen here but many of my Japanese friends said it was so-so.

  by littleneek

  
  

• One word: black pepper soda

  by Patrick T.

  
  

• One part ramen den, one part izakaya, two parts modernista basement bunker, this chef hangout is run by the most improbable Japanese cook in town: a white guy from Michigan. [Eater 38 Member]

  by Eater

  
  

• The bacon chahan rules. Eat it now

  by Mick V.

  
  

• Vinegar pickled mackerel is delicious! Good ramen noodle, too!

  by Shane

  
  

• Everything was great - udon, fried kimchi, genghis khan, hangar steak, cucumber and watermelon salad. I would steer clear of beef ssam - thick, chewy unflavorful beef. Bulgogi would have been better

  by Anne Mai B.

  
  

• Fried kimchi is excellent, as is the lamb genghis kahn. The otomato salad is good, and the hangar steak as well. Onigiri is good but an acquired taste. Kimchi is bitey and pungent but overwhelmingly s

  by Caleb

  
  

• Pork Bara is off the chain good!

  by Greg H.

  
  

• The Pork Bara can't be beat. Crab soup is always a winner as well.

  by Ricky E.

  
  

• This place is amazing!

  by Alan K.

  
  

• mmm... Japanese fried chicken... Kara-age. Forget your old favorites, let your server recommend some great Sake's to try.

  by Jason G.

  
  

• You must try the deep fried Kimchi

  by Lee B.

  
  

• Fantastic happy hour food specials at the bar. $2 hanger steak, $3 Sopporo.

  by Benton B.