Ikimono Ramen
Restaurant · Downtown ·

Ikimono Ramen

Restaurant · Downtown ·

Generous ramen portions with warm hospitality and flavor

ramen
friendly staff
black garlic ramen
large portions
cute decor
karaage
gyoza
soup dumplings
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1025 SW Harvey Milk St r, Portland, OR 97205 Get directions

$10–20

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1025 SW Harvey Milk St r, Portland, OR 97205 Get directions

+1 971 803 7994
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@ikimonoramen

$10–20 · Menu

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•Restroom
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Cozy
•Trendy
•Good for groups
•Good for solo dining
•Touristy

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Jan 12, 2026

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The Best Ramen in Portland, Beaverton, and Beyond | Eater Portland

"The exceptionally warm hospitality at this Union Way ramen shop is enough to create return visitors. Portions are large and bowls arrive piled with toppings, including nori, wakame, corn, bamboo shoots, chashu, bean sprouts, eggs, and more. Noteworthy bowls include the black garlic tonkotsu and the mala spicy shoyu." - Zoe Baillargeon

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Where to Find Soul-Soothing Ramen in Portland and Beyond

"The exceptionally warm hospitality at this Union Way ramen shop is enough to create return visitors, where diners are almost immediately greeted with a bowl of complimentary edamame. Portions are massive and bowls arrive piled with toppings, including nori, wakame, corn, bamboo shoots, chashu, bean sprouts, eggs, bean sprouts, and more. Noteworthy bowls include the black garlic tonkotsu and the mala spicy shoyu." - Ron Scott, Eater Staff

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Portland’s New Bar, Restaurant, and Food Cart Openings - Eater Portland

"A new ramen shop in Union Way serving dishes like brothless tan tan ramen, tornado potato, and chashu yakimeshi." - Eater Staff

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In Union Way, Ikimono wins fans with generous bowls and warm hospitality—black garlic tonkotsu and mala spicy shoyu top many lists. It’s included on Eater Portland’s 2025 ramen guide and stays active with steady downtown hours.

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Kira O.

Google
The broth is rich and flavorful, with an authentic taste! The portions are huge ，definitely worth the $16, I couldn’t finish it all by myself. The service is warm and friendly, making you feel at home. It’s a cozy spot to have conversations, and the relaxing background music adds to the experience. Highly recommend!

Yulily

Google
12/29/2025 (Mon) The restaurant is small, but it feels cozy and comfortable, surrounded by cute decorations. They offer a wide variety of ramen, along with fried rice, fried noodles, and desserts, so there are plenty of options to enjoy. There was only one staff member working, but she was very friendly and welcoming, always with a warm smile. We ordered the $45 double combo, which included two ramen, two Thai teas, and karaage. The tonkotsu shoyu ramen was delicious, with very tender chashu. For the tantanmen, we chose the mild version. It still had a gentle spiciness that was just right, though I wished the soup had a bit more sesame flavor. We look forward to coming back and trying more items on the menu.

Drake T.

Google
Cute vibes and kind service but with so many focused artisanal specialty Ramen shops blowing up in North America it's hard not to be overly critical of the food. I'm afraid the ramen is sub par and serviceable at best, but it's a nice little joint to hit with friends for an easy eat.

Eliana S.

Google
Large portions with all the toppings and really good chashu. But the tonkotsu broth tasted more like chicken than pork.

minyi

Google
Very cozy atmosphere, had the tantan ramen and it was delicious and filling. Would try the guava soda from the summer menu again it was 10/10. My friend got the guava yogurt drink and hers was very good too. Only one boy and girl waiter and they were both very nice. We came in around 3pm and it was a bit busy but service was still very good. I saw a review said a fish was dead in the tank and i thought so too until we took a closer look, theres a sign by the tank saying the fish had swim bladder disease lol. The waitress said the name of the fish is "strong" and that they make sure he eats first everyday. Apparently hes been like that for about two months. Very cute overall with friendly and welcoming staff.

Andrea F

Google
This place is a gem. Fairly small, nice staff, beautiful bright windows.... And the food (the most important part) is delicious. Walked there from Powell's bookstore and enjoyed it so much. I got the pork gyoza and my boyfriend got the black garlic ramen, and we shared the crab puffs. Everything was fresh and flavorful. The gyoza were tender and moist, cooked perfectly, with great sauce. The crab puffs are perfectly fried and taste amazing with the sauce provided. His ramen was excellent--the noodles were the perfect texture, the broth was fantastic, overall a great experience. For a laid back and enjoyable time, this was a great and reasonable lunch.

Nathan B.

Google
Ikimono Ramen is a quaint, relaxed restaurant offering Ramen and Pho options. The decor inside is very cute, making it a great place to sit down and have some yummy food. Of course, if you're going to a Ramen restaurant it's to get some Ramen, and I'm happy to say that the Ramen here was very good. I found it to be perfectly salty, warm, and filled with ingredients that taste delicious. For $15, this a great meal to get when you're craving some Ramen. I recommend a stop here!

Zack

Google
My first proper ramen experience done right. The options don’t seem all that different from one another, so if you’re confused as the staff member taking your order. Also, if you’re concerned about the price, you are most certainly getting what you pay for. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and a friend got the dumplings which were also quite good. I’d definitely go back if I had time as it was delicious. I will say seating can be a bit tight so it’s likely not the best place to take a large group.
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Liam W.

Yelp
Large portions. Great service. The recipes and ingredients were not as good as I was expecting. I probably would not go back, unfortunately.
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Sarah M.

Yelp
Finally got to try this new ramen spot! It's located in the little building with a bunch of other businesses across from Powell's Books downtown. Service was great. Our server took our order quickly & checked on us to make sure our water was always filled & such. It's a cute little ramen spot with unique decor. Ordered the spicy pork & shrimp wontons & they were delish! Definitely recommend trying them if you're looking for something different than your go to chicken karaage or the XLB. Both are popular options there. I got the tonkotsu shoyu and my fiancé got the black garlic tonkotsu shoyu! Both were yummy & the portions were huge! More than any other place we've had so far. The toppings were so good. The ramen egg was packed with flavor & well marinated. While it was yummy, I knocked a star because the broth while not bad, was lacking in depth for me compared to other places I've had. But I would love to return & try other flavors they offer. The black garlic was yummy too. Very garlicky! We also got a free order of edamame since we ordered ramen which we loved & ate all of! Overall, a good ramen spot! Worth the try! But not the best bowl of ramen I've ever had.
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Keahi S.

Yelp
You know that one Ramen spot, near your home, that hits all the right spots every time? That's Ikimono! No matter what anyone says, or images you see on the interwebs, you have to try this place first-hand. Simple, delicious menu. Been twice in the last 30 days, and I'll go there again before March is over. This review will be incomplete until I try everything...more to come. Only 4 stars to leave room for the possibility that Portland has better, otherwise 5.
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Ploy N.

Yelp
Portland ramen scene is on the rise and Ikimono is a great addition to it. To be frank, the photos of their food didn't excite me at first but I'm sososo glad I checked them out cause their ramens are legit! Portion is generous with tons of well-cooked thin noodles and toppings like wakame, bamboo shoot, and sweet corns. They all work so well together. I got the Tonkotsu Ramen with Black Garlic and it's the perfect balance of creamy and savory (my partner's Tonkotsu Shoyu was a little too salty for our liking) so I would totally recommend it. It came with a gooey ramen egg and three slices of meaty chashu as well. We also split an order of the Karaage which was very good. Crunchy on the outside but juicy and soft on the inside. You get complimentary warm edamames with the meal too so that's cool. Staffs were very efficient and friendly. For the price and portion, this was an amazing spot for ramen. So centrally located and clean inside too. 10/10
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Jonathan S.

Yelp
Ramen is always welcome in downtown Portland, especially when there are few other places to buy within a 5-minute walk of Union Way. The space is bright, airy, and quirky. The staff does a great job at making the inside unique, and I especially like the tall wall of light art. When you enter, be sure to walk over to the bar to get seated or to order takeaway. The team will have recommendations for you, but, the menu is the perfect size to make this an easy experience. After ordering, you will be surprised by how quickly the ramen is prepared. God bless. I took my first order as takeaway, returning to my home with it. The ramen did not transport as well as I would have liked, so I would definitely recommend eating it right away by staying at the restaurant. I can;t wait to return.
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Charlie T.

Yelp
It's a pretty solid place to get a bowl of ramen to fill you up. They also have some sides that you can order with your ramen. We ordered the karaage and soup dumplings. The karaage was magnificent and perfectly cooked. The soup dumplings were ok. It could've been more juicier. The Black Garlic Tonkatsu Shoyu Ramen had a good flavor to it. There were plenty of noodles that I could barely finish it. The server was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Overall, cool spot in Downtown to check out.
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Benjamin S.

Yelp
This is a cute little spot in the Union Way complex off Burnside across from Powell Books (although the ramen place is on the opposite end facing Harvey Milk). The decor is fun and feels like kawaii vibes, and the menu is definitely more interesting that most ramen places that just offers ramen and maybe gyoza. At Ikimono they even have chicken karaage (fried chicken) or xiao long bao (soup noodles). There's also a variety of the main event, the ramen, from tonkotsu to tan tan mein to even ma la, the Chinese tingling spice broth. I tried the XLB and while it was nice that they offer this, it wasn't necessarily amazing, but what do you expect from a ramen spot? For the ramen itself, I tried the black garlic tonkotsu shoyu ramen. It looked beautiful coming to the table, and it was good and tasty. The broth lacked a bit of body that you would associate with creamy tonkotsu, and the noodles felt a bit overcooked although it is a generous amount (the bowl is deep so it almost felt like endless noodles). I also felt the cha shu, or pork slices, were thin and not super tender like I've had at other spots. Still, it's a convenient spot and the service is friendly (they give you free edamame snacks right now).

Cass C.

Yelp
Yummy veggie (vegan) ramen, veggie gyoza, seaweed salad, & free edemame for opening recently (door says first 100 customers but it's like 2-3 months in so it seems they're keeping it for now) Haven't seen a review of anything vegan here yet so I'm here to let you know it's delicious! Ramen's not too salty, has bean curd outside part of inari nigiri sushi as the tofu (so it's sweeter than usual tofu), bamboo, corn, seaweed, lots of noods. Broth is flavorful, not clear, it's yummy but not certain what the base is. It's what i'd want from ramen but not particularly complex. Gyoza was yummy, served w chili oil. Edemame melts in ur mouth, salty. Seaweed salad's what you'd expect (perfect, flawless, outstanding, incredible). Big portions, not v expensive ($38 for 2 ramen, gyoza, seaweed salad. free edemame w/refills). Cute lil place (small, maybe 10 tables? not too busy but it was a weekday). Fun wall art and some neon signs. Waitstaff was nice and attentive Basically was what you'd expect/hope for from a casual ramen place. Would come back for sure :)
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Joshua B.

Yelp
Newest Ramen spot located at entrance to the Union Way pod of shops - a must go for oversized giant bowls with very generous portions, many broth bases and extras to choose from for the Ramen heads - they are a couple days out from getting their beer/sake approval and when they do it will be the it place for slurps and sips in Pearl Plenty of appetizers to choose from including Chashu Pork Buns, Gyoza, Dumplings etc Super cute decor - Instagram worthy interior and food - friendly staff - don't miss

Shayne L.

Yelp
Cool little ramen joint, perfect place for an overcast day meal. Ramen was delicious and they even serve you edamame while you wait for your ramen. Only wish they had more options with no pork broth but would easily go back for seconds while visiting Portland.
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Lisa B.

Yelp
AMAZING ramen, great ambiance, friendly staff! Prices are very reasonable. Cozy place with cute and photo-worthy decorations. Perfect on a cold and rainy day. Well within walking distance (and next door) to various local stores. They are giving out free, cute little water bottles so be sure to come here and grab yours now. Congratulations to the owners on their soft opening!
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Jay Z.

Yelp
Great little place to stop and grab a bite. Came in on a whim but was surprised by the atmosphere. Food was amazing and the service was excellent. Only downside is the place is a bit small, not recommended if you have a big party. During rush hours I'd usually have to wait 10-20 minutes for a seat. If you're a small group I'd definitely recommend this cozy place.
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Alexandra F.

Yelp
Small restaurant, great food! Due to the limited seating, there is a chance that you'll have to wait and there's not a lot of space to wait inside, just a heads up! We were able to get seats at the bar immediately, which the stools aren't terribly comfortable, but work for a quick lunch! I had the black garlic ramen and soup dumplings and both were tasty. The only thing I wish they had was black vinegar for the soup dumplings. They were served with spicy chili oil instead!
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Mike D.

Yelp
Wonderful place ! Very friendly ... The waiter gave Me a complimentary hot tea cup with their address on it . Limited , no nonsense menu . Had the veggie bowl ...

Frank L.

Yelp
Cute little ramen joint close to Shake Shack. Noodle is thin type and properly cooked to texture. Good portion. Free edamame. Fast service. Recommend.
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Mike C.

Yelp
Idk what all these people yappin' about, went here and had the Tonkotsu and an order of gyoza. Food looked decent. My real issue was the lack of flavor. Soup stock was super bland, noodles overcooked to the point of mush. Three razor thin slices of pork. Gyoza pork tasted bland aswell, no salt flavor, no garlic chive flavor, just bland pork. The sauce they give with it looked really promising, but once again bland, it literally tastes like oil, nothing else. It has all these little bits and what looked like spices of some sort in it, but it had literally no flavor. Y'all really must be used to Nissan Top Ramen, cause to give this place a 4.5 star review is crazy.

Steph G.

Yelp
Really good ramen and good portions as well ! Very flavorful. The chicken karaage was delicious with the spicy mayo. Definitely recommend ! Staff was friendly !

Abida S.

Yelp
Cute little shop with good ramen. Highly recommend for solo travelers. The food was made at a quick speed and I was able to get in and out within a little under 30 minutes.
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Jeff S.

Yelp
The pork tasted like it was marinated in bourbon, but not in a good way. It had really off flavors. I was sick for a day after eating there. The staff were friendly, though.

Tina Y.

Yelp
The black garlic ramen is topped with a generous helping of meaty, succulent cha shu and a perfectly cooked jammy egg. The noodles are thin and toothy in a savory broth. Also had a cold, crunchy cucumber salad with a light vinegar dressing and crispy Japanese style fried chicken. Great ramen and very good value.

Arielle W.

Yelp
Amazing service, super kind staff, and delicious food! The ambiance is very chill. I really enjoyed my meal!