Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya

"This upscale, Japan-based ramen franchise now has three locations in the Portland Metro, and it hosts a sizeable ramen menu, including tsukumen dipping ramen, vegetarian shiitake broth, or the extra-creamy garlic tonkotsu shoyu. The shop offers add-ons from more than a dozen additional toppings, like soft-boiled eggs, chashu pork, and fish cakes, and also sells make-at-home ramen kits for emergency noodle needs." - Zoe Baillargeon

"This Tokyo-founded ramen brand is one of many ramen shops in the Beaverton area, though we love Kizuki for its luscious tonkotsu base, well-complemented by the ramen shop’s black garlic oil. The stock here gets a 16-hour simmer, for maximum depth of flavor, with a pile of springy noodles and thinly sliced chashu. The restaurant’s izakaya menu includes classic dishes like takoyaki, onigiri, and agadashi tofu." - Krista Garcia, Janey Wong

"This upscale, Japan-based ramen franchise now has three locations in the Portland Metro, and it hosts a sizeable ramen menu, including tsukumen dipping ramen, vegetarian shiitake broth, or the extra-creamy garlic tonkotsu shoyu. The shop offers add-ons from more than a dozen additional toppings, or noodle refills for those in it for the carbs. Kizuki also brings in seasonal bowls throughout the year, making revisits worthwhile." - Ron Scott, Eater Staff

"Find a handful of standard izakaya snacks along with signature ramen bowls at Kizuki, the Portland outlet of this Tokyo-based franchise. Lighter shio and shoyu broths are available, but the hearty garlic tonkotsu version is deliciously rich and porky with a garnish of fried garlic for good measure. The fried chicken a.k.a. karaage is also a must-try, available a la carte with spicy mayo or served on a bed of lettuce as a salad. Takeout and delivery are available." - Krista Garcia