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Real deal Japanese ramen. On par with ShinSenGumi in LA and Hokkaido in Vancouver BC. Deep rich broth on the tonkotsu with fresh house made noodles. H…
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Marukin Ramen
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Wonderful ramen with lots of choices so you can tailor your meal any way you like. Very reasonably priced too and awesome staff. Nice decor w chairs t…
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Marukin Ramen
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The noodles are fresh, the broth is sublime and the food comes out quick. Their red broths are unique and delicious. I had the Tonkatsu Ramen which ha…
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Marukin Ramen
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Marukin Ramen is open for Casual Dining. Marukin Ramen serves Ramen dishes. Incorrect or missing information? Make a report, or claim the restaurant if you own it!Details
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6 Reviews on “Marukin Ramen”
Real deal Japanese ramen. On par with ShinSenGumi in LA and Hokkaido in Vancouver BC. Deep rich broth on the tonkotsu with fresh house made noodles. Highly recommended.
Wonderful ramen with lots of choices so you can tailor your meal any way you like. Very reasonably priced too and awesome staff. Nice decor w chairs that have some cushion. Love this place!
The noodles are fresh, the broth is sublime and the food comes out quick. Their red broths are unique and delicious. I had the Tonkatsu Ramen which had a silky baconesque broth, fantastic. My husband has been hooked to Ramen since his time in Japan, his standards are high and he loved it. Will be back, soon.
A little taste of Tokyo on the backstreets of Eastside Portland. Okay, I’m projecting – I’ve never been to Tokyo, but this is what I think it would be like: English is the second language of the staff, neat and stylish decor, and fantastic hot noodles! The menu is simple and isn’t deep, but that makes it a draw – they only offer what they do best. And while there are a few staples, the menu changes every day, so you know you’re getting something fresh from the chef.Japanese recipe, but local organic ingredients (the Carlton Farms pork is in a few dishes), the Tokyo Shoyu is a delicious go-to. Shio ramen is also solid, but the most colorful item on the menu is definitely the Marukin Red. I’m a big fan of Bun Bo Hue (Vietnamese) so this spicy bowl of awesomeness is right in my wheelhouse. There are a few other staples like gyoza that I haven’t tried, just because I want to stay with the house speciaties. And it’s very vegetarian-friendly, so everyone should have options when they go.The staff is really nice and helpful, so don’t be intimidated if you don’t know ramen – they’ll steer you in the right direction. Best of all, it’s really affordable. Timing against Portland’s savvy food crowd is crucial, especially considering it’s sitting right next door another gem, Nong’s Khao Man Gai. Together, these two are really opening up an unknown section of inner east Portland.
This one gives you an authentic glimpse into Japan. The Marukin Red is the recommended ramen, made with chicken broth and some mild spice. The gyozas and karage are also good. They also have Asahi Dry on tap !
the ramen game is pretty darn good in Portland, though as each new place opens you are able to learn a bit more about the complexities and flavors that make up truly good ramen. Marukin adds to the mix. there’s nothing awe-inspiring about the presentation; the space is pretty basic and the bowl they give you is fairly pedestrian looking. but, hidden inside is an incredibly-robust shoyu type of ramen that leaves you wanting more. it’s a bit on the small side as compared to other very American bowls such as that at Boke Bowl, but I have to say that though I wanted a little bit more at Marukin, after Boke, I want a nap. (Now, that could be because I order the fried-chicken add-on, so this isn’t so much of a complaint as an observation.) At Marukin, the service was incredibly polite and conversational, and the ramen came out within 5 minutes of ordering. I’ll be back.