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.
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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.
Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine | Pearl District, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 8,172 reviews.
La Mai Plate, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 101 reviews.
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Hip venue serving Japanese noodle soups & small plates, plus whiskey, sake & beer amid artful decor.
Lucky Cat Ramen, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 457 reviews.
Wu-Rons, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 394 reviews.
Ramen Taki, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 57 reviews.
Ramen Ryoma, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 863 reviews.
Unpretentious eatery doling out classic Japanese curries in a casual space with outdoor seating.
Japanese restaurant specializing in udon & soba noodles, plus sake, served at lunch & brunch.
Tomo Ramen, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 399 reviews.
Kaizen Sushi PDX, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 342 reviews.
Yokohama Skyline Eatery, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 193 reviews.
YUI, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 175 reviews.
Hana Sushi and Izakaya Pearl, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,054 reviews.
Sustainable sushi & modern Japanese fare are matched by a robust drink list at this polished eatery.
Snug & homey sushi joint with unusual rolls & an extensive sake selection.
Hip venue serving Japanese noodle soups & small plates, plus whiskey, sake & beer amid artful decor.
Stretch The Noodle, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 501 reviews.
Baka Umai, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 448 reviews.
Petite restaurant by the marina offering Cajun & Creole chow, plus live jazz in unpretentious digs.
Ba Mee Thai Noodle House, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 305 reviews.
NAI RAMEN PDX, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 236 reviews.
Ramen Ippo, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 76 reviews.
Casual ramen joint serving Japanese noodle bowls in a light-filled space with communal seating.
Creative Taiwanese noodle soups, baos, desserts & teas in an intimate space with yellow chairs.
Bright, snug eatery dishing up familiar Korean fare, including bibimbap & BBQ entrees.
Hana Sushi and Izakaya Bridgeport (AYCE), in Portland, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 434 reviews.
Unpretentious eatery for familiar Japanese offerings & sushi plus a few Korean eats like bulgogi.
Hana Sushi and Izakaya Pioneer, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 327 reviews.
Toya Ramen & Bar, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 273 reviews.
Popular food cart serving ample plates of Asian rice & noodle bowls & stir-fries with savory sauces.
Tokyo-based hot spot featuring creative ramen, sushi & robata in a cool reclaimed warehouse space.
Stylish Japanese spot specializing in innovative & traditional small plates, sushi, noodles & more.
Petite, unassuming Japanese restaurant serving upmarket sushi, ramen & small plates.
Hip Japanese go-to serving ramen in an industrial space with counter service & communal seating.
Bustling noodle house dishes up bowls of traditional Japanese ramen in a snug dining room.
Global takes on noodles (most with an Asian bent) in a unique space covered with faux grass & bark.
Contemporary Japanese spot offering ramen, sushi & rice dishes amid modern booths & sunken tables.
Simple stand serving Japanese-Hawaiian fusion fare, including a variety of ramen & rice bowls.
Sushi Sapporo, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 564 reviews.
Classic ramen dishes, small plates & rice bowls served up in a casual eatery with an open kitchen.
Matsunoki Ramen, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 437 reviews.
Mellow setting for big portions of Japanese grill fare plus noodles, tempura & vegetarian dishes.
Fat Kitty Ramen, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 132 reviews.
Akira Sushi, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 808 reviews.
TANAKA, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 763 reviews.
Classic Japanese noodle soups & izakaya dishes are served in a cozy storefront with a monkey mural.
Lively Japanese spot for ramen & small plates, plus drinks, in a casual setting.
Matsunoki Ramen, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 128 reviews.
Fat Kitty Ramen, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 108 reviews.
Takibi | Japanese Restaurant, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 337 reviews.
AFURI Slabtown, in Portland, is next up, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 337 reviews.
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When I am after vegan ramen in Portland, the list above is where I start. It is already filtered toward vegan ramen, 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.
Vegan ramen swaps pork- or chicken-based stock for a plant-based broth — usually built on kombu, dried shiitake, and roasted vegetables — while keeping the same springy noodles and layered umami of a classic bowl. The best versions do not taste like a compromise.
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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Yes — the best shops build a genuinely rich, umami-deep broth from kombu, dried mushrooms, and roasted vegetables rather than just serving a thin vegetable stock. Many vegan bowls now rival their pork-based counterparts.
Traditional ramen noodle dough (wheat flour, water, salt, kansui) contains no animal products, so the noodles are almost always vegan — it is the broth and toppings you need to check.
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