"Tokyo-based ramen shop Afuri chose to open its first US location in Portland because the soft water from Mount Hood, much like Mount Afuri’s water, is ideal for making ramen noodles. Although the shop specializes in citrusy yuzu ramen, the savory-spicy hazelnut tantanmen is one of the most memorable bowls in town, and it happens to be vegan. Made with umami-rich miso tare, this bowl arrives with bouncy, thick noodles, topped with bok choy, shiitakes, leeks, miso cashew crumbles, and sesame chile oil. Snacks like seaweed salad and crispy eggplant buns make good starters before diving into this next-level bowl." - Waz Wu
