Guay Tiew - Thai Street Noodle Soup
Guay Tiew - Thai Street Noodle Soup, out in Portland, is our top pick — rated 5.0 out of 5 from 40 reviews.
Every spot we track for new ramen places in Portland, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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Guay Tiew - Thai Street Noodle Soup, out in Portland, is our top pick — rated 5.0 out of 5 from 40 reviews.
Baka Umai Ramen Den, in Portland, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 34 reviews.
New York Gimbap, in Portland, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 26 reviews.
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Teppanyaki Hut - Ramen and Rice, in Portland, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews.
Delish Ramen Pot, in Portland, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews.
Ramen Taki, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 57 reviews.
Kozan Ramen, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 65 reviews.
Noodle and Tea, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 26 reviews.
Food truck inspired by Tokyo ramen shops offering noodle bowls with various broth bases & toppings.
Ginza Japanese cuisine, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 38 reviews.
Kumiho Ramen Cart, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 38 reviews.
Onigiri 米 KOME., in Portland, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews.
An array of Japanese ramen served out of a compact cart in a food park, accepting credit card only.
Belmont Kitchen, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 37 reviews.
Osaka Ramen, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews.
Hapa PDX Gantry, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews.
Ohashi Ramen, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 29 reviews.
Snug counter serve in Portland Food Hall focusing on ramen noodles & poké bowls, plus beer & sake.
New Lotos Deli, in Portland, is next up, rated 3.5 out of 5 from 15 reviews.
Boxer Ramen, in Portland, is next up, rated 3.4 out of 5 from 29 reviews.
Menjiro, in Portland, is next up, rated 1.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews.
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When I am after new ramen places in Portland, the list above is where I start. It is already filtered toward new ramen places, so it is easy to compare ratings, hours, and photos and pick the bowl you actually want — or switch to the map and tap "Use my location" to sort the same list by distance.
Newly opened ramen shops have not racked up many reviews yet, so this map surfaces the rated-but-early spots near you — the latest places to try before the crowds find them.
My approach is simple: I favor shops that specialize rather than do a little of everything, and I trust a strong rating that holds up across plenty of reviews over a perfect score from just a few. In Portland, I open a couple of listings, skim the most recent reviews and the photos, and go with the bowl that looks carefully made. The map keeps everything sorted by distance, so you are never trading quality for a long drive.
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The map above shows Portland, OR ramen spots that are still early in their run — fewer reviews usually means a newer opening. Enter your ZIP or click "Use my location" to sort by distance, then check the earliest review dates to confirm how new each one is.
Newly opened shops have far fewer reviews than long-established ones, so this page surfaces rated spots with a low review count. Checking the dates on the earliest reviews confirms how new a place really is.
Often yes — new spots bring fresh ideas and shorter waits. Order the signature bowl, go at an off-peak time while the kitchen settles in, and call ahead since hours can be incomplete early on.
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