Vegan
Japanese
Organic
Take-out
The owners are the chefs in the kitchen making Japanese comfort food. All vegan. Founded 2014 as a catering & pop-up then opened a restaurant in early-2020. Relocated from 722 SE 10th Ave. Open Mon 11:30am-9:00pm, Wed-Thu 11:30am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:00pm, Sun 11:30am-9:00pm.
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Last update on 03 Jul 2023 by geometric-noise
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Added by Arthousebill on 23 May 2016
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110 Reviews
First Review by hitecpdx
Zurv
Points +1082
Tasty Japanese food - Edit
Everything was good here. We ordered a ton of food and it was well worth it. Kinda pricy but good for special occasions.
Read morePros: Everything
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Veganup
Points +1950
Great Japanese food - Edit
We stopped in for a great meal. Karaage, miso glazed tofu, pickles, kakiage and chamomile panna cotta for dessert.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-07
Pros: Interesting menu with lots of choices
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CaraRatkovich
Points +572
Vegan Find!! - Edit
Thanks to Happy Cow, we found this place after the PDX Veg Fest.
Read moreThe service was friendly and helpful. The dishes were unique and tasty. Even my non-vegan friend enjoyed it!
Lots of seating.
Pros: Interesting and tasty dishes, Good portions, Friendly staff
Cons: Not sure on parking
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trenityw
Points +901
Nice spot - Edit
The lobster udon special and hojicha latte were really good. Tofu Katsu and giant tots I could’ve done without. Food came out quickly after ordering.
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Tanken
Points +65
Great Food and Service - Edit
The food was really great and so was the service. We felt bad coming in about a half hour before closing but we were still treated very nicely. Daemyn was friendly and kind.
Read moreMy girlfriend got the Curry Udon, and I got the Katsu Curry Meal
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sunflaura
Points +17
Amazing quality and prices - Edit
All vegan Japanese food, SUPER tasty and dishes were very affordable! I had tofu katsu, kakiage, and giant tater tots. I’m obsessed
Read morePros: Great prices, All vegan menu
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NickTustin
Points +941
Great - Edit
- omeboshi pickled plum onigiri - very good 7.9/10
Read more- ginger pistachio miso onigiri - great 8.5/10
- okonomiyaki - excellent 10/10, very unique
- kenchinjiru - very good 8.5/10
Fully vegan place! One piece of the only vegan Japanese places I've been to where the food was just like the vegan food in japan
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Seitanicveg
Points +823
Good Japanese - Edit
Tried the tofu katsu sandwich with side potato salad. Potato salad was excellent. The sandwich was a little under seasoned and would have been great with a Japanese mayo and a sprinkle of sea salt. The kale and seaweed salad on the burger was lemony and light. The bun I think was made out brown rice .
Read morePros: Good cocktails, Friendly service , Nice space
Cons: Small portions , Expensive
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SoñadoresDeZorro
Points +822
Exceptional on all the levels - Edit
We so enjoy this sweet place--it's exceptional on all the levels. First, the food is just so delicious and well-crafted. And then there is the service and the vibe: it elevates every visit from the sweet lust of the mouth/belly to the warmth of heart bliss. Choose anything that calls you from the menu--you can't go wrong! We'll be back as soon as we find Portland under our feet again!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-07
Pros: Comforting food, Delightful service
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be3skne3s
Points +74
Amazing service - Edit
Our waiter Damon was amazing! We ordered the tempura udon which was delish and the katsu curry -not bad but not my fave. The katsu tofu was delightfully crispy however
Read morePros: Tempura udon , Service 10/10, Cute vibes
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Barney Big Ears
Points +370
Like being in Japan! - Edit
Tons of Japanese flavor! Friendly staff. They ferment a bunch of their own food, including all their miso. Creative flavors and plenty of options.
Read morePros: All vegan, Friendly staff, Great tastes
Cons: Dessert was overpriced and mediocre
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sheiner
Points +104
Delicious Japanese Feast - Edit
Wonderful surprise! Lots of natural light. Fresh ingredients. Exciting twist on traditional Japanese. The udon salad is a must!!
Read morePros: Small plates, Quick service , All vegan
Cons: Specials sell out fast
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TobyDanger
Points +35
Best Izakaya - Edit
I have never had a bad experience and every time I come I buy extra stuff.
Read morePros: Deep fried onigiri, Okonomiyaki, Everything
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Vegan_Dragon
Points +39
Fabulous Experience - Edit
My first visit and it was great. Damon the sever was incredible. Very attentive. The food was wonderful. Definitely worth coming to.
Read morePros: The food , The service , The atmosphere
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raebae
Points +78
Everything here is delicious!!! - Edit
Great date spot! Food and service is always good!
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nancytravis
Points +206
Creative Japanese - Edit
If you are looking for typical Japanese fare found in most US restaurants - this is not that. If you are looking for creative comfort food — this is your place! Lots of healthy choices and interesting flavors. Interesting specials along with a nice selection of regular items.
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kindlizard
Points +1127
mixed reviews/ hard vibes - Edit
I think the food was 'fine' nothing I would ever seek again.
Read moreWhat's odd to me was the hard vibes. I saw these two when they were at the Gresham festival, a food truck in Portland weekly and always encouraged others to try them, and gave positive vibes before the brick n mortar. This was strange. We got hard vibes, but it was selective, as she would go around to other tables to good vibe and then kind of scowl at us. We were unwanted guests, maybe it was that we were with a child and they don't want kids in their cafe. I can't really say.
The $10 cheezcake was not good. The nettle gyoza had positive review from those at the table. My dish was weak, but food for face.
meh
Pros: vegan, location
Cons: hard vibes, cheezcake, the rice ball i had was meh
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wuski
Points +325
Cozy and comforting - Edit
We were so excited to stop by on our trip and it did not disappoint! The katsu curry and okonomiyaki were our favorite
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lmop
Points +156
Heavenly vegan Japanese food - Edit
I've been waiting YEARS to visit Obon Shokudo as I haven't been to Portland since they opened. I love ramen and sushi is fine but I've longed for a wider selection of vegan Japanese food and those are almost always the only two things I can find. I finally got to visit Obon Shokudo and it didn't disappoint. My husband and I split the combo (with the addition of two extra onigiri) and everything was sooo good. My favorites were the curried korroke, the potato salad, and the yuzu onigiri. I also got a seasonal namazake flight that was phenomenal, and their current seasonal dessert: matcha Sakura panna cotta. The panna clouds was a feast for the senses, beautifully presented in a glass cloche and absolutely delicious. We'll be in Portland for less than a week but I've already told my husband we're going back before we leave!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-04
Pros: Delicious food , Good prices, Tons of options
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KaitlinBaumgarten
Points +760
Incredible - Edit
What an amazing spot, I’ll have t go here again. The food was amazing. I highly recommend going with others and sharing!! I will say it’s way more worth it if you can get all the fixins, so I recommend planning to open that wallet up lol!
Read morePros: Tasty, Presentation , Flavor profile
Cons: Spendy
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PorshaB
Points +213
Not for us. - Edit
We tried this restaurant after seeing a few really good reviews on youtube. We were greeted and sat quickly. The menu can be ordered through a QR code. It was busy and stayed busy while we were there.
Read moreWe got the food items shown below and the texture was not it for me. The mixed green salad and dressing were really good so we got a regular sized salad after trying it as a side. We didn’t finish any of the other food items. Really none of them taste good to us.
Pros: Clean, Fast, Salad
Cons: The food
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Seatown_vegan
Points +8044
I enjoyed it - Edit
This was the first food stop on my portland visit. I enjoyed the rice roll (I forget what it’s called) I got and the croquettes. The ramen, in my opinion, could have been better. It tasted good but I would of liked it to be more flavorful. The portion size was also a little small for the price. I’d definitely like to visit here again and try other things.
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Parker14
Points +3152
100% Vegan Restaurant! - Edit
Obon Shokudo offers a rarity in the Portland dining scene--100% vegan Japanese fare. While the majority of the food may be a bit salty & fried for my taste, I appreciate their seasonal focus & the opportunity to try dishes I simply can't find elsewhere. I look forward to visiting occasionally.
Read moreandyjng
Agree that some of their stuff really is salty, but I appreciate the selection nonetheless
Read moreParker14
Definitely! I need to give them another try, as vegan Japanese is hard to come by in Portland.
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Desh
Points +1263
Pleasantly surprised vegan Japanese food - Edit
This is my first time here the food looks great authentic seeming Japanese vegan food. try multiple dishes to get a feel of the menu. We really liked it from the appetizer type tofu dish that wasn’t on the menu but was recommended by the server to that different. Vegan gluten-free dishes. Everything seems good. 
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-16
Pros: Friendly knowledgeable staff, Good looking and good tasting
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carlywc
Points +33
Great service and food - Edit
We asked for recommendations and were not disappointed. We had the onigiri with garlic, Aleppo, and pickled carrot/ginger. We had the tater tots w dill side salad, the potato, and the leek soup. We also got the chocolate amaretto cheesecake and loved it. My sister left her water bottle and they kindly gave us a call so we could grab it. They also gave us recommendations for 3 other vegan restaurants which were amazing too. Would return and recommend!
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AlexInWilderland
Points +223
Doesn’t get much better - Edit
Refined, artistic menu. Asian with all sorts of fun twists and turns. Specially sourced amazing sake. Kind, helpful staff. Plenty of seating! Just love this place! #Veganuary
Read morePros: THE FOOD, Superlative employees , Plenty of both fun and healthy options
Cons: Parking can be tricky… patience is key!
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ripplekitty
Points +58
Comforting and Filling - Edit
Everything I've had here has been amazing. It's a nice cozy vibe. I always order too much and make (allow) my poor partner finish off my order. Everyone please think of their sacrifice in these trying times. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Udon, Onigiri, Atmosphere
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