Portland, OR
For Ramen in Portland, the local food press points to AFURI Slabtown, Kinboshi Ramen, and Toya Ramen & Bar. Picks from Portland Monthly and Travel Portland, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Portland Monthly and Travel Portland. Updated July 2026.
AFURI Slabtown · Central Eastside
Portland Monthly and Travel Portland's top-of-guide pick. The signature yuzu shio with bouncy thin noodles and chashu. Tokyo's first international location, opened Portland 2016.
Kinboshi Ramen · Buckman
Portland Monthly and Travel Portland both feature Kinboshi (formerly Marukin). Silken Hakata-style tonkotsu with a creamy soy-milk vegan option.
Toya Ramen & Bar · Buckman
Portland Monthly and Travel Portland spotlight Toya's clear, subtle chintan broth. Oregonian Reader's Choice Best Ramen, with a cocktail list that rivals the bowls.
Kayo's Ramen · Boise
Portland Monthly and Travel Portland pick. Handmade noodles with nine broth variations, including inventive pineapple-ginger and vegan curry bowls.
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya (Uptown) · Nob Hill
Tonkotsu without the gut punch. Garlic tonkotsu is the house signature.
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