"At the airy-yet-comfy Kayo’s Ramen Bar, Kayoko and Matt Kaye bring clear, light assari-style ramen to North Portland. Despite having standards like shoyu, shio, and miso — as well as singular options like curry and mala Sichuan peppercorn — the go-to order here is the tantan ramen, a tasty blend of spicy chile, sesame paste, and savory ground pork. The noodles here are the restaurant’s own, and every ramen in the shop is available vegan." - Rebecca Roland, Nick Woo, Brooke Jackson-Glidden