Menya hokusei

Service was good and ramen was yummy - I wouldn't say it was fantastic though. We spent $80, including tip, for the 3 of us (ramen for each and a shared app). I'd say the ramen was simple (not a lot of ingredients but still tasty), and there's no decor in the restaurant which was kind of weird. The windows are etched out so you couldn't see in and it's basically bar seating surrounding a kitchen. We were sat right in front of the deep fryer and my brother got splats of oil on his clothes - the chef obviously noticed but didn't say anything. It was all ok but I don't think we'll be back.

Some of the best Ramen I’ve had, I’ve tried every single one so far and each one has amazing flavor, the spice isn't to spicy but its just right. Noodles are made by hand daily and you can tell the chef really knows what he is doing. 10/10 rating. In addition the Gyoza was delicious and the edamame was fresh unlike some places around town.

Small hidden gem under the bridge. Ramen is legit. Broth packed w flavor, noodles cooked perfectly. That day, they ran out of hokusen, so we tried spicy miso and spicy shoyu, both were outstanding. Since they are new establishment, I can’t find their hours. Reception lady mentioned their opening hrs are 11am to 3pm then 5pm to 8/9pm. However, days of operation I am not sure I remembered correctly. Maybe Thursday to Monday, close Tues+Wed.

Great addition to the ramen scene in Portland. Broths are clean and flavorful. Noodles are house made and well cooked. The owner and staff are good peoples.

Definitely one of the best ones I have tried in Portland! I got the spicy miso and it had a good kick to it. The broth was creamy and the noodles were nice and chewy! Also loved charred pork belly. As a broth lover, wish there was more broth! But definitely will be back💖

Tried the spicy nido and shoyu ramen. Plus the karaage. Loved the karaage, might be my favorite in Portland atm The shoyu was great. The miso was good, but not my favorite. Your milage might vary!

Truly one of a kind! The broth, the noodle, the toppings. Everything is uniquely put together. Never had ramen like the hokusei shoyu in my life. And, I don't think I will ever find anything similar elsewhere. You don't want to miss this if you care for a bowl of good ramen.

Newly opened just 4 weeks ago! We dropped by on a Monday evening. It seems they had a very busy weekend (which is great news for a new restaurant!), so they were out of most items. We got the chicken shoyu and spicy shoyu. The water was self-serve, which I can't bash; they're clearly running a lean ship. That's all to say, the noodles were thin, cooked perfectly and all around very good. (I prefer thin, chewy ramen noodles.) The shoyu broth was salty, just the way it should be. The chicken was perfectly poached. The spicy shoyu was rich and had a nice kick. The soy egg was so flavorful, with just a touch of sweetness; it really stole the show. Love the open kitchen. I'll have to return again to try their staples. I hope this spot sticks around and that they maybe iron out how to serve some Asahin or Sapporo. All that salty ramen definitely needed more than water to cut through. Self-serve water and self-bussing. Like I said, they're running lean. I don't mind it, but others might.

We really wanted this place to be better. Small place (1 table and a counter and bar surrounding the restaurant) and quaint service. Broth was light, noodles were al-dente and egg yolk was cold. Some potential here but pretty low on the Portland ramen list based on our experience.

Tried this place on a whim and glad I did, because the broth for the pork Ramen that I had was amazingly delicious and words cannot describe the flavor. The pork was so tender and thick, but so generous... The noodles were oily and goodness everywhere. Every Bite I wanted even more and couldn't get a breath in. I know, I might be over playing this... But it's honest to goodness the truth. There's a lot of Ramen places in Portland, but not a lot of them have such a bomb flavor is this place and some others.

FOOD Gyoza: Solid not dry filling with wrapper and spicy dipping sauce. Would eat again. Chicken Karaage: This was just ok. Nothing exciting and nothing bad. Would not recommend. Tori Shoyu Ramen: Best food choice. Beautifully made and cooked noodles that were straight but had some chew to it. Broth was clean but flavorful, chicken was beautifully tender and juicy as was the medium egg. Spicy Miso Ramen: The heat overpowered the flavors for me. Perhaps trying the miso without the spicy may allow for a better experience. Was expecting thicker noodles but still enjoyed the texture. PARKING Street parking seemed ample but also next to houseless tents.

Kind of a hidden location under the bridge, but lots of spots on the street for parking. Bar top, similar to Japan style seating, so not good for larger groups. But good for a cute little date night. The karaage was super tender and juicy! Def a good app. The miso ramen was also good. The egg was cooked perfectly and the pork literally melted. My husband got the spicy shoyu and the chicken again was super super tender! Both had a good kick to it which I can appreciate.

I'd been in this space a few times before, back when it was Sushi Mazi and I worked in the Olympic Mills building a few blocks away. When I saw some posts on Instagram about a new ramen spot, I was definitely intrigued. Tried to stop in on Saturday morning the week after their soft open, and ran into the owner outside. Apparently his key had broken in the lock, so he was locked out of the space and waiting on building maintenance. Rough for anyone, but especially for a new business trying to get its footing. I stopped back again the next morning, since I was still intrigued. In any case, no significant remodel from when it was Sushi Mazi. There's a small L-shaped counter that seats maybe 8, as well as another countertop along the south wall that seats 4 or so. I seem to recall Mazi having had a single table that sat 6 or something, but that's no longer there. Definitely a small and intimate space, and a more spartan (read non-existent) decor than Mazi had. Surprisingly busy when I got there on a Sunday morning, but since I was dining alone, was able to get squeezed into a lone seat at the counter. By the time I left, there were groups waiting in the building lobby - looks like they were just featured on Eater, so that's probably driving a fair amount of traffic their way. I ordered the karage, as well as the spicy miso ramen. The karage was a little disappointing visually, lacking the golden brown that would have been indicative of the crispy texture I was hoping for, though I did appreciate the amount of scallions that had been added for garnish. The appearance was a good indicator, and while the breading wasn't great, the chicken was tender and in nice bite sized-ish pieces. The main reason for my excitement for this place among the plethora of ramen shops in town was the house made noodles. The bowl didn't disappoint - there were two generous pieces of pork belly chashu, ground pork, soft-boiled egg, bean sprouts, and garnished with generous amounts of scallion, and a little fish cake disc and some saffron for color. The noodles did not disappoint. My regular ramen haunts include Afuri, Ramen Ryoma, and Kinboshi (formerly Marukin), and most recently Wu-Ron's. The noodles reminded me of Wu-Rons, having a nice, firm texture to them. The broth was good, and the soft boiled egg was excellent. Definitely not uber spicy, so the flavor was able to come through. Definitely going to be a toss up between here and Wu-Rons when I'm looking for ramen in this part of town.

I was surprised when Menya Hokusei was opened because they would be closed on random days. When I came into the restaurant at around 11:30 AM, I saw that there weren't that many options for seating other than the one table they had I ordered their Miso Ramen ($17) which came out in 5 - 7 minutes and I was the only one in the restaurant so I'm curious to know what the wait time would be if it was a full house. The Miso Ramen came out hot and fresh. The ramen noodles were thin and cooked to perfection. The pork was very tender and since there was a slight char it was pretty flavorful. Even the bamboo shoots had a ton of flavor to it, like they've been marinating over night. I also loved the Naruto looking fish cake just sitting on top of ramen. Overall, if you like flavor and if you want to warm yourself up from the cold winter, ramen at Menya Hokusei is the way to go.

Really some high-level ramen going on under the Hawthorne Bridge! Loved what we got in ramen. Karage chicken was fine, nothing earth-shattering, but the ramen was top shelf. Wait staff didn't seem particularly inviting, despite the fact the place was empty when we walked in, which was a mystery. This place should be packed. And perhaps just a tad more inviting. It's great food, a really nice room, so show a little excitement about what you are doing. I'm excited to go back and carve my way through the menu.

Solid ramen spot. Prices were fair and service was excellent. I ordered the spicy shoyu chicken ramen. They sous vide their chicken here so it came out really tender. Broth itself has a solid spice kick. Also ordered the chicken karage which came out blazing hot and tender. I

Very tasty!! The noodles were cooked to perfection and the broth had so much depth. A little overpriced in my opinion but so delicious nonetheless. I preferred the spicy shoyu over the spicy miso.

Great broth and the ingredients were all stellar. And I have to add more characters for yelp to post this.

I had high hopes for this when I saw the high ratings. We went on a whim with my whole family. The service was very slow and the two guys working seemed very stressed. I got food poisoning from the ramen. Then need to do a major revamp on quality control.

Ok. This is my new favorite ramen spot. My husband ordered the spicy miso and I got the Hokusai Shoyu. Both broths were flavorful and the noodles perfectly cooked. The soft boiled eggs will knock your socks off.

Excellent ramen in styles I don't normally see. The noodles are so QQ and chewy. The shio was light, but full bodied and chicken was tender. Spicy miso was almost too spicy for me, but they can adjust the spice level. Noodles were delightful as well and a very umami-y broth. Random location, but worth the trip

The food was super good. The service was alright-it's mostly serve yourself and they just bring the food. The location is kinda sketchy though. Google maps takes you to the wrong location though. It is literally under the bridge so don't go up on it.

Ordered the Miso. Prep looked great. Torched charshu, crisp seaweed. House made noodles had great tooth. The agitama were right on. All good ingredients. The broth (always the question): Shiokarai! Too salty for my taste. Deep umami, but spoiled by excess salt. Two Stars deducted. Heavy Japanese rap played very loud making conversation difficult. No alcohol yet.

Wow! Normally after eating ramen in Portland I can say positive things about one or maybe two components of the dish. This is not so at Menya Hokusei. Every part of the Tori Shoyu ramen is perfection. The broth was hot, clean, and had great mouthfeel. The shoyudare is the best I've ever had. The house made noodles were delicious and were cooked really well. The aroma oil told me to expect great things before I even took my first bite. The yolk of the marinated egg was jammy and the flavor paired well with the soup. Last but especially not least the chicken chashu. If the soup wasn't so amazing the chicken chashu would be my favorite part. Super tender, juicy, and lightly seasoned, the chicken chashu makes me wonder why pork is the standard for traditional ramen. If you love ramen Menya Hokusei is a restaurant that you are going to want to go to sooner than later!

Tiny little spot but holy hell this was off the charts delicious! I had the Spicy Shoyu and it was one of the best bowls of ramen I've ever had!

I work in the building so I was excited to try this new ramen place. I love ramen so was pretty excited. I tried the spicy miso ramen and gyoza and both were amazing. You can tell how much time the chef puts into each bowl of ramen. The chef really has a passion for ramen and that comes through in the bowl. I can't wait to try more.