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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114 Reviews
First Review by hitecpdx
Carlaisvegan28
Points +316
Giant Tater Tots! - Edit
I ordered the curry udon and the giant tater totes and they were both amazing, great flavor and small-medium sized portions. Restaurant has great decor and nice scene.
Read morePros: VEGAN! , Very friendly staff , Delicious food
Cons: Weird ordering on your phone
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SeanTarjyoto
Points +13
Welcoming new spot in Central Eastside - Edit
I tried the curry and I think the open kitchen or tofu protein is a magical portal to a universe where unicorns dream of electric sheep, because they are friends. Also a nice imported beer and sake and soju selection, for big and small budgets.
Read moreHighly recommend the okonomiyaki, the tempura udon - I took some home and left it in a cool refrigerator, and the noodles made for a very chill Japanese breakfast.
Updated from previous review on 2022-05-19
GBplantpowered
I gotta say....you've got quite the talent for food writing ✍
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Connoisseur&Caveman
Points +162
Interesting food - Edit
We enjoyed dinner here. The okonomiyaki was our favorite dish by far. The noodle bowl was good. The other items we tried weren’t great.
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veganwarrior666
Points +357
For Japanese food lovers - Edit
A must go for vegans who love Japanese food in Portland
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beezie
Points +38
Disappointing - Edit
I wanted to love this place-their menu looks great and more vegan Japanese food is good to have around. But nothing I’ve had from them— curry, tofu katsu, udon, salad, korokke, many onigiri—has been better than passable. The onigiri were especially unsatisfying. The brown rice made them fall apart, and the flavors tended towards tangy and under-seasoned.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-04-19
Pros: All vegan
Cons: Expensive for what you get, Not very tasty
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OperationChowhound
Points +7545
Oh Boy! - Edit
I ordered The Combo, which is two onigiri, two kakiage, one giant tater tot, one curried korokke, and a side salad with sesame dressing. The tater tot and korokke were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The kakiage are savory fritters. Of the eight flavors of onigiri, I chose ginger pistachio miso and onion-nutmeg with soy-barley miso. I didn't really like either flavor, but I appreciated that this meal allowed me to try several menu items.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-03-13
Pros: all vegan, environmentally-friendly takeout containers
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-Raymond-
Points +262
Cool space, great food, good service. - Edit
Udon noodles, tofu katsu Sandwich and rice cakes all bomb. 😁
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hardizzle
Points +121
Incredible Vegan Japanese Food - Edit
This was the first time I had been to a vegan Japanese restaurant and it was SO delicious. I got the bento set and the onigiri had such a lovely and unique flavor. The potato salad was on point. The corokke were delicious and so was the fritter. Also had some incredible local beers. Can’t wait to return here!!
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roadwarrior
Points +102
Fresh Healthy Japanese Cuisine - Edit
This easy to miss gem surrounded by empty and industrial store fronts, is calm and pleasant inside with lots of wood. It serves healthy vegan versions of country style Japanese dishes. There are many dishes vegans rarely see available to them like Okonomiaki and onigiri (which are made with sweet brown rice and available in some inventive versions). It is well worth a visit.
Read morePros: Lots of healthy options , High quality fresh ingredients , Dishes not commonly made vegan
Cons: Neighborhood
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chey.anne
Points +20
Ridiculously good! - Edit
Staff is friendly and the food is amazing!
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Spoon
Points +418
Cup Ramen is better... - Edit
I knew this place wasn't going to be authentic going in... Which is fine if the food is decent. But oh boy. I did not even wanna finish my curry udon... tastes identical to the curry Cup Noodle I used to eat before going veg. And those are like 98 cents. Don't get me started on the onigiri... it made me shudder. Too much tofu misozuke. Tasted like mayo which is something I'm not a fan of. Also half of the menu was out of stock. ONE STAR. Happy Cow won't let me rate it one star...
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-12-10
Pros: 100% Vegan
Cons: Homeless people sleeping outside , Taste not great, Pricey
JasonDee
We make our own curry powder from scratch using 17 all organic herbs & spices. Your comparison to Cup a Noodle is a huge compliment, as we have spent countless hours trying to make it taste like something junk food (thanks for not saying it tastes healthy!). Also, there's not a speck of mayo in our onigiri. That's tofu misozuke. Tofu that has been fermented in miso for at least a month. But thanks for your input.
Read moreSpoon
I was really angry that night because someone hit my car while it was parked outside the restaurant so that probably contributed to the angry review. But I still was not a fan😒 sorry. I prefer healthy tasting food I suppose.
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Thanks for clarifying on what was in the rice ball. It tasted like mayo had no idea.
Read moreJasonDee
Fair enough! …& sorry to hear about your car, that’s terrible. We do wish we opened the Shokudo on a cuter street, in a better neighborhood, but the space inside was well worth it to us.
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Congratulations, your review made it on our Instagram feed (@obonpdx)!
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divyaj
Points +651
Vegan Okonomiyaki! - Edit
The ginger pistachio miso onigri was great, so was the soup. We really liked the okonomiyaki, the texture of the outer layer was so egg-like and delicious.
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izzyergh
Points +44
Amazing! - Edit
I was just visiting Portland and stopped by, and the food was delicious!
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Mirela6
Points +66
Fantastic! - Edit
Had a wonderful experience eating here! Not much to say other than the food was tasty😄and I would definitely come again.
Read moreI had the curry katsu (tofu) and some onigiri, the garlic, Buddha’s hand, and the hazelnut. Also tried the dessert flutes which were a wonderful post lunch drink.
The ume (peach) beverage was also yum.
The atmosphere was nice, the servers were pleasant and the food was quick, definitely recommend
Pros: All vegan - many choices, Good prices, Good for a snack!
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Kevbromley
Points +578
Tasty food - Edit
Really enjoyed the food here. Nice little restaurant and was able to space out inside as there is no outside dining. We got lucky with parking out front but could imagine might be tricky to get parked. Friendly staff. Had katsu curry and tater tots. Fiancée had bento. Lovely flavours
Read morePros: Good selection, Tasty
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Ashfox
Points +112
Unbelievably delicious and nutritious!!! - Edit
Aaaamaaazing!! Omg!! Maybe our favorite PDX spot so far! If only I could learn how they do the magic they do. We had 2 combos, potato salad, the soup added to the combo, fried tofu dish extra sauces. Names I wish I could remember. It was hearty, healthy and perfect for our family of 4. We left feeling like we nurtured our bodies as well as our creative culinary inclinations.
Read morePros: Green tea and food, Delicious , Healthy
Cons: They don’t offer a book of their recipes
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Mystisunshine
Points +243
Run, don’t walk, here! - Edit
Don’t be a dummy like me and wait for months to try this place. It was a titillating culinary experience and I’ve been dreaming of the tofu katsu every day since. Beautiful Minimalist dining area and an explosion of authentic Japanese flavor in these dishes.
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AngelaLewisArt
Points +26
Excellent food - Edit
This is a wonderful little restaurant. I will eat here every time I am in Portland
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: None
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ScottCline
Points +3232
Delicious okonomiyaki! - Edit
We loved the vegan okonomiyaki and sides- potato salad and giant tater tots. We cannot wait for onsite dining is back!
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Delicious Japanese comfort food.
Cons: Street parking
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Passittowill
Points +3425
Okay - Edit
Sadly nothing really popped or stood out to me. Everything was just okay, but always nice to have options
Read morePros: Vegan
Cons: Just okay
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hlmitchell
Points +245
Great food experience - Edit
I’ve never had Japanese food that wasn’t sushi before and wow did I enjoy it. The flavors and textures were fantastic, wish I could come again!
Read moreThe staff were super friendly and gave great recommendations for first timers.
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DianeH
Points +1131
Vegan Japanese! - Edit
Friendly service and very tasty food. They will be moving next week to their own brick and mortar location. I look forward to eating there soon!
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shlomoarnon
Points +127
Authentic Japanese food - Edit
Haven’t had anything quite like it since being in Japan! Ordered the combo and enjoyed everything.
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spacecadetcon
Points +48
Pretty Good! - Edit
I was ridiculously excited for my food and was not disappointed by the okonomiyaki. I was a little disappointed with the onigiri but truly think that was more about me than the actual food. I would definitely try more from this place.
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nerissawvh
Points +165
Deeeelish! Their fried foods somehow don’t feel oily. - Edit
Kabocha and potato croquettes on point. brown rice balls were amaze balls. Potato salad to die for. Nutty yum dressing on the salad.
Read morePros: Cute rustic urban food court, Flavorful and excellent textures, Amazing dressings
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ginaterrito
Points +425
Tasty! - Edit
Loved the combo plate and soup we tried. Also really like the location and the staff were great!
Read morePros: All vegan , Open dining room
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jrcm408
Points +24
BEST JAPANESE FOOD - Edit
Cutest place. Full of authentic food. Changing specials. This place is literally perfect. It's mouthwatering curry I'd travel for again and again. It's a perfect blend! One of my favorite places. Everything is hand made. It's an escape from you life through food.
Read morePros: Curry
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