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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115 Reviews

First Review by hitecpdx

wiseharts

Points +2658

Vegan
11 Mar 2025

Good but greasy!

Kenchinjiru (ginger miso soup) was tasty, a bit oily. The giant tater tots and kakiage were delicious, though very greasy.

Sorrelsprout

Points +58

Vegan
01 Mar 2025

Excellent Onigiri

Got the Buddha's Hand with Hominy Miso Onigiri and the Udon Salad. The flavors of the salad were super tasty, very savory and flavorful. The crunch and textures of the salad were SO good, really recommend it!

The onigiri is really good and I've gotten the Buddha's Hand one multiple times previously. The citrusy flavors keep drawing me back. There's so many other flavors to try but I get this one every time.

I've previously gotten The Combo (under Bento and Curry) and that was very tasty as well.

Also the restaurant gives away free yuzu sprouts occasionally! Very cute if you like plants.

Updated from previous review on 2025-03-01

Pros: Udon Salad, Buddha's Hand with Hominy Miso Onigiri, Friendly Staff

Cons: Parking can get busy around the restaurant

EmdotAlice

Points +5018

Vegan
20 Jan 2025

Can’t wait to try more

We’ve heard good things about this place but needed to get back to Seattle, so we picked up some onigiri to have on the train. It was an excellent choice! The pickled plum was our favorite and I highly recommend. If you like spice, the Thai chili has the best kick. The Aleppo pepper one has a little spice and a whole lot of flavor. Our least favorites that we tried were the garlic and carrot-ginger. They weren’t bad but they just don’t stand out as much as the others. We can’t wait to come back to Portland and try more of their menu here.

Edit: We came back (twice) to try more things! The Okayu congee (with tofu misosuke) was handsdown my favorite. My partner loved the tempura udon. The broth is so flavorful! And their chili crisp has much more depth than what you find at the grocery store. The Okonomiyaki seems really popular, and it was fine, but not our favorite. (It reminded me a hashbrown.) Ilove how unique and creative their menu is, and this will definitely be a staple for us on return trips to PDX.

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-27

Pros: Tasty tofu misozuke filling, Complex flavors

Zydecopaws

Points +83

Mostly Veg
09 Nov 2024

Japanese comfort food

Great food and service. We had the okayu and tempura udon with giant tater tots and pickles on the side. All of the food was very tasty, satisfying, and served with a smile. We will definitely be going back in the future.

Pros: Excellent service. , Excellent comfort food, Reasonable prices

Cons: Parking could be a problem at times

jenna33

Points +674

Vegan
01 Nov 2024

Good quality

Good quality food. I got the sampler plate and enjoyed it. Excited to go back and try other things

TaiE

Points +20

Vegan
21 Oct 2024

Outstanding food

The food was extremely flavorful and excellent. Great service and food!

1AP1

Points +1001

Vegan
19 Oct 2024

Great menu + specials

One of my favorites, only downside is QR code ordering should be beneath them (respectfully)

Zurv

Points +1354

Vegan
09 Oct 2024

Tasty Japanese food

Everything was good here. We ordered a ton of food and it was well worth it. Kinda pricy but good for special occasions.

Pros: Everything

Veganup

Points +2095

Vegan
07 Oct 2024

Great Japanese food

We stopped in for a great meal. Karaage, miso glazed tofu, pickles, kakiage and chamomile panna cotta for dessert.

Updated from previous review on 2024-10-07

Pros: Interesting menu with lots of choices

CaraRatkovich

Points +616

Vegan
06 Oct 2024

Vegan Find!!

Thanks to Happy Cow, we found this place after the PDX Veg Fest.
The 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

trenityw

Points +962

Vegan
26 Sep 2024

Nice spot

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.

Tanken

Points +71

Vegan
27 Aug 2024

Great Food and Service

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.

My girlfriend got the Curry Udon, and I got the Katsu Curry Meal

sunflaura

Points +17

Vegetarian
19 Aug 2024

Amazing quality and prices

All vegan Japanese food, SUPER tasty and dishes were very affordable! I had tofu katsu, kakiage, and giant tater tots. I’m obsessed

Pros: Great prices, All vegan menu

NickTustin

Points +1216

Vegan
17 Aug 2024

Great

- omeboshi pickled plum onigiri - very good 7.9/10
- 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

Seitanicveg

Points +1099

Vegan
17 Aug 2024

Good Japanese

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 .

Pros: Good cocktails, Friendly service , Nice space

Cons: Small portions , Expensive

SoñadoresDeZorro

Points +1269

Vegetarian
10 Aug 2024

Exceptional on all the levels

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!

Updated from previous review on 2024-08-07

Pros: Comforting food, Delightful service

be3skne3s

Points +74

Vegan
09 Aug 2024

Amazing service

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

Pros: Tempura udon , Service 10/10, Cute vibes

Barney Big Ears

Points +397

Vegan
19 Jul 2024

Like being in Japan!

Tons of Japanese flavor! Friendly staff. They ferment a bunch of their own food, including all their miso. Creative flavors and plenty of options.

Pros: All vegan, Friendly staff, Great tastes

Cons: Dessert was overpriced and mediocre

sheiner

Points +108

Vegan
09 Jul 2024

Delicious Japanese Feast

Wonderful surprise! Lots of natural light. Fresh ingredients. Exciting twist on traditional Japanese. The udon salad is a must!!

Pros: Small plates, Quick service , All vegan

Cons: Specials sell out fast

TobyDanger

Points +35

Vegan
01 Jul 2024

Best Izakaya

I have never had a bad experience and every time I come I buy extra stuff.

Pros: Deep fried onigiri, Okonomiyaki, Everything

Vegan_Dragon

Points +39

Vegan
29 Jun 2024

Fabulous Experience

My first visit and it was great. Damon the sever was incredible. Very attentive. The food was wonderful. Definitely worth coming to.

Pros: The food , The service , The atmosphere

raebae

Points +78

Vegan
19 Jun 2024

Everything here is delicious!!!

Great date spot! Food and service is always good!

nancytravis

Points +206

Vegan
26 May 2024

Creative Japanese

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.

kindlizard

Points +1144

Vegan
26 Apr 2024

mixed reviews/ hard vibes

I think the food was 'fine' nothing I would ever seek again.
What'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

wuski

Points +325

Vegan
23 Apr 2024

Cozy and comforting

We were so excited to stop by on our trip and it did not disappoint! The katsu curry and okonomiyaki were our favorite

lmop

Points +170

Vegan
04 Apr 2024

Heavenly vegan Japanese food

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!

Updated from previous review on 2024-04-04

Pros: Delicious food , Good prices, Tons of options

KaitlinBaumgarten

Points +760

Vegan
27 Mar 2024

Incredible

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!

Pros: Tasty, Presentation , Flavor profile

Cons: Spendy




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