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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Added by Arthousebill on 23 May 2016
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115 Reviews
First Review by hitecpdx
wiseharts
Points +2658
Good but greasy! - Edit
Kenchinjiru (ginger miso soup) was tasty, a bit oily. The giant tater tots and kakiage were delicious, though very greasy.
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Sorrelsprout
Points +58
Excellent Onigiri - Edit
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!
Read moreThe 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
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EmdotAlice
Points +5018
Can’t wait to try more - Edit
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.
Read moreEdit: 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
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Zydecopaws
Points +83
Japanese comfort food - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Excellent service. , Excellent comfort food, Reasonable prices
Cons: Parking could be a problem at times
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jenna33
Points +674
Good quality - Edit
Good quality food. I got the sampler plate and enjoyed it. Excited to go back and try other things
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TaiE
Points +20
Outstanding food - Edit
The food was extremely flavorful and excellent. Great service and food!
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1AP1
Points +1001
Great menu + specials - Edit
One of my favorites, only downside is QR code ordering should be beneath them (respectfully)
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Zurv
Points +1354
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 +2095
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 +616
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 +962
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 +71
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 +1216
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 +1099
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 +1269
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 +397
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 +108
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 +1144
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 +170
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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