Best Ramen Restaurants In Portland, Oregon
Find ramen restaurants in Portland, Oregon. Enter your ZIP or use your location to sort by distance, then filter by broth type, price, and hours.
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I've eaten ramen across Portland more times than I can count at this point, and what consistently surprises visitors is how seriously the city takes noodles. Portland's ramen scene perfectly reflects the city's food philosophy: serious craftsmanship, local ingredients where possible, and a willingness to experiment. The Pacific Northwest's Japanese immigrant community laid the groundwork decades ago, and Portland's current generation of ramen chefs has built on that tradition. Whether you're a tonkotsu loyalist, a miso devotee, or someone who has never ordered ramen from a proper shop before, Portland has a bowl for you — you just need to know where to look.
I put together this guide using Google ratings, review volume, and neighborhood context to surface the 7 spots that deserve your attention. The top-rated restaurant in Portland right now is Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine | Pearl District at 4.9 stars — but every shop on this list is worth the trip.
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Where to Find Ramen in Portland: Neighborhood by Neighborhood
Portland has the Pacific Northwest's most craft-focused ramen scene, and the geography matters. Not every neighborhood has equal access to quality noodles — here's where to focus your search:
SE Division & Hawthorne
Portland's most beloved food corridors. Division Street and Hawthorne Boulevard have produced some of Oregon's best ramen, with shops that take their broth programs as seriously as any craft brewery takes their beer.
Pearl District / NW Portland
The Pearl's concentration of restaurant-goers and the NW 23rd Avenue shopping corridor make this the most accessible ramen neighborhood for visitors. Several quality spots operate here, and the area's walkability means you can make an evening of it.
NE Alberta & Mississippi
Portland's artsy, neighborhood-focused NE side has embraced Japanese culture deeply — you'll find izakayas, sake bars, and ramen shops woven into the same blocks as vinyl stores and coffee shops. The ramen here tends toward the creative and locally inflected.
Portland-Specific Ordering Tips
Portland ramen shops often source locally — Oregon mushrooms, Willamette Valley pork, and Pacific seafood regularly appear in broths and toppings. Ask what's seasonal. The city's ramen culture values transparency, and most chefs are happy to describe their sourcing.
Not sure which broth to order? Read our complete guide to the 4 types of ramen — tonkotsu, shoyu, shio, and miso — before you go. Five minutes of reading will transform how you order.
How We Ranked These Spots
Every restaurant on this list was ranked by analyzing Google reviews — not just star averages, but the content of what real diners said about broth quality, noodle texture, service, and value. We weighted review volume heavily (a 4.7 from 500 diners tells you more than a 4.9 from 12), and we applied a recency filter to prioritize shops that are consistently good right now, not shops coasting on a reputation built years ago.
You can also filter ramen by broth type — find tonkotsu ramen near you, find shoyu ramen, or find miso ramen across our full directory.
Ramen Restaurants in Portland, OR
115 ramen restaurants in our directory.
Baka Umai Ramen Den
1203 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210
Guay Tiew - Thai Street Noodle Soup
330 NW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Delish Ramen Pot
4225 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215
Teppanyaki Hut - Ramen and Rice
5235 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213
New York Gimbap
1125 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Senyo by Ramen Ippo
6200 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202
Umami Sushi Pdx Food Cart
7339 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97211
Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine | Pearl District
121 NW 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
La Mai Plate
7875 SE 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya (Uptown)
33 NW 23rd Pl, Portland, OR 97210
Wu-Rons
1430 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Ramen Taki
1845 NW 23rd Pl, Portland, OR 97210
Lucky Cat Ramen
13600 SW Pacific Hwy, Portland, OR 97223
Akizawa Japanese Bistro
507 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
Noodle Point
8230 SE Harrison St #345, Portland, OR 97216
OK NOODLE
12544 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97236
KAEDE
8268 SE 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
Nara Pho And Teriyaki
17007 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97236
Ramen Ryoma
1037 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97205
Kozan Ramen
2037 NW Miller Rd, Portland, OR 97229
Finding Great Ramen in Portland, Oregon
Whenever I am hunting for a bowl in Portland, I start with the map above — it shows every ramen spot I can find near Portland, OR, and once you drop in your ZIP or tap "Use my location," it sorts them by distance so the closest bowl is right at the top. Right now I am tracking 115 ramen spots in and around Portland, so there is plenty to work with.
If you just want my quick steer, Guay Tiew - Thai Street Noodle Soup is the highest-rated ramen in Portland right now at 5.0 stars, with Baka Umai Ramen Den close behind. That said, I always check a couple of listings myself — skim the recent reviews and the photos, since the bowl that looks carefully made usually is.
How I pick a ramen spot in Portland
My rule of thumb is to favor shops that focus on one or two broths and do them obsessively well, and to trust a strong rating that holds up across a lot of reviews over a perfect score from only a handful. Then I match the bowl to the moment — something rich and creamy when it is cold out, something light and clean for lunch. You can do the same right on the map: filter by broth style like tonkotsu, miso, shoyu, or shio, then layer on what matters that day.
Narrowing down what you are craving
Some nights I just need a bowl that is open this minute; other times I am planning ahead. The filters handle both. In Portland you can jump straight to ramen open now, ramen open late, spicy ramen, vegan ramen, or the top-rated ramen near you. If you are driving in, the "Free Parking" and "Delivers" filters save a lot of hassle too.
When you have exhausted Portland, it is easy to keep going — explore all ramen restaurants in Oregon or browse every city and state in the directory.
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Finding More Ramen in Portland
The restaurants on this list represent the top picks based on rating and review volume, but Portland's ramen scene has more to offer than any single ranked list can capture. New shops open regularly, seasonal specials change the best-bowl calculation, and neighborhood gems that haven't yet accumulated hundreds of reviews deserve discovery too.
For the most current view of ramen in Portland, check our blog for updated guides, or use the broth type filter to find specific styles across the metro. If you want to compare Portland's scene to other cities, we cover ramen in dozens of US cities — the directory is the fastest way to find your next bowl wherever you are.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best ramen restaurant in Portland, OR?+
By rating, Guay Tiew - Thai Street Noodle Soup is currently the top ramen spot in Portland at 5.0 stars. I still recommend opening a couple of listings to skim recent reviews and photos, then sorting the map by rating or distance to pick your bowl.
How many ramen restaurants are in Portland, OR?+
There are 115 ramen spots listed in Portland, OR on RamenNearYou — from quick counter shops to sit-down ramen bars. The map keeps the closest ones at the top once you set your location.
What types of ramen are available in Portland?+
You will typically find the classic broths in Portland — tonkotsu, miso, shoyu, and shio — plus styles like tsukemen and spicy bowls at some shops. Use the filter bar above the map to narrow by broth type, price, and dietary preference like vegan or vegetarian.
Is there ramen open late or open now in Portland?+
Often, yes. Add the "Open Now" filter to see what is serving this minute in Portland, or "Open Late" for spots going past 10 PM. Hours are checked against each restaurant's posted schedule, and a green "Open" badge confirms it.
How do I find ramen delivery near Portland?+
Add the "Delivers" filter above the map to show Portland spots that offer delivery, then open a listing to order. For the freshest bowl, choose a place close to you or one that packs broth and noodles separately.