Best Ramen in Portland

The Neighborhood Ramen Shop, Perfected

Tonkotsu: the ramen that started it all

Our rich pork-and-chicken tonkotsu-style broth is the foundation of the house — deep, layered, and built to the same exacting spec every single day. First visit? Start here.

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Vegan Ramen: 1:1 twins, no compromise

Every bowl on our menu has a vegan twin built on its own clear, double-soup vegan broth — not a substitute, a sibling. Half the menu is plant-based, so the whole table eats well and nobody gets vetoed.

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Japanese-Style Fried Chicken: it's in our name

Jumbo chicken tenders with house dipping sauces — the crispy, craveable other half of Matsunoki Ramen + Chicken. Regulars know: whatever you do, get the tenders.

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THE FALL DROP

Pumpkin Tantanmen
It’s back! Spicy miso-pumpkin tare, tonkotsu broth, roasted butternut squash, pepitas, pork belly chashu, kale, whole ramen egg, pumpkin seed oil
Vegan Pumpkin Tantanmen · VEGAN
It’s back! Spicy miso-pumpkin tare, vegan broth, roasted butternut squash, pepitas, seared tofu, kale, corn, pumpkin seed oil
Cheese Ramen
Our ode to another great late-night eat. We combine cheddar with Monterey Jack Cheese with tonkotsu bone broth for this instant classic. Topped with Cashew, Ramen Egg, Green Onion, Caramelized Onion, and Crispy Onion.

Precision You Can Taste

Matsunoki means "pine tree" — rooted and steady, always growing. We built this shop on Japanese-level attention to detail: the same bowl, every visit, every location. Springy noodles, layered umami broths, and chashu that falls apart on cue. It isn't magic. It's care, measured exactly.

Two Neighborhoods, One Standard

Downtown — Pine Street Market. The original stall: quick, counter-style, the best lunch move in downtown Portland. 126 SW 2nd Ave · Daily 11 AM–9 PM. N Fremont — Boise–Mississippi. The full experience: same bowls, plus craft cocktails, sake, and a patio, open late. 906 N Fremont St · Daily 11:30 AM–10 PM. Walk-ins welcome at both. Big group? Call ahead and we'll take care of you.

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We ordered the mapo tofu. They ran out of rice and the server was very polite and apologetic. The cook improvised and put the mapo on top of cold noodles tossed in a sauce. IT WAS AMAZING. The cook even walked the dish out to us and explained how she made the dish. You could tell that she really thought it out, problem solved, and cared. That is exactly what you should look for when hiring cooks. Excellent work. Will definitely be back.

Joshua M.

Matsunoki is my one of my absolute favorite places. I really love their black garlic ramen. It's a go to when you need a pick me up bowl of hot, comforting ramen. Their karage and sauce is something I will never get tired of eating. It's always perfect and crispy, and really nothing beats that sauce in my opinion. The staff is friendly and my food always comes out in minutes, hot and fresh. A great place to eat in or order from.

Emilee O.

The spicy garlic ramen is next-level amazing. Rich, flavorful, perfectly spicy, and incredibly authentic. Tastes exactly like ramen in Japan. Best ramen I’ve had outside of Japan! 😍😍😍

Olga A.

Just wow. This little place inside Pine Street Market is cranking out jumbo-sized flavors. I can only add my praise to many others who have raved about these great dishes. I had the Vegetarian Garlic Shoyu ramen, largely because as a southerner I love collards when they're done right. These were perfect, tender without being stringy and infused with that full-on garlic broth. The fried tofu poppers were crunchy and wonderful with a pepper dipping sauce with just the right amount of spice.…

Goldie F.

Absolutely delicious ramen! The black garlic ramen is extremely tasty! Just enough black garlic kick without being overpowering. I also enjoyed the chicken tenders with their curry dip. My husband is not a huge fan of Japanese curry, but he really enjoyed the dipping sauce! The noodles are wonderful! I have been a fan of Ramen Ryoma for a long time. I usually enjoy the thicker, chewier noodles they serve. But the thin noodles here are delicious and soak up the broth perfectly. It took a…

Michael E.

Questions?

What is Matsunoki known for?
Three things: rich pork-and-chicken tonkotsu ramen, a 1:1 vegan twin for every bowl on the menu, and Japanese fried chicken (the jumbo tenders and karaage). The name is Matsunoki Ramen + Chicken, and the plus sign is load-bearing.
Does Matsunoki have vegan ramen?
Yes, more than any ramen shop in Portland. Every bowl on the menu has a 1:1 vegan twin built on its own clear, double-soup vegan broth, so half the menu is fully plant-based. Vegan orders are verified at four checkpoints from order to handoff.
What is Matsunoki's Japanese fried chicken?
The other half of the house: oversized, shatter-crisp jumbo chicken tenders with house dipping sauces (the curry is the guest favorite), plus classic karaage, bite-size Japanese fried chicken marinated so the flavor goes all the way through. Add it to any bowl.
Is Matsunoki gluten-free?
No. Matsunoki offers a keto-friendly noodle substitution on any bowl, but the seasoning contains soy sauce, so no bowl is fully gluten-free even with the noodle swap. Guests avoiding gluten by preference enjoy the substitution; guests with celiac disease should speak with the team before ordering.
What are Matsunoki's hours?
Both Portland shops are open daily 11 AM–9 PM. Downtown is at 126 SW 2nd Ave inside Pine Street Market; N Fremont (906 N Fremont St) has cocktails, sake, and patio seating.
Does Matsunoki take reservations?
Matsunoki is walk-in only at both Portland locations, downtown at Pine Street Market and on N Fremont. For large groups, call the location ahead of time and the team will make accommodations.
What is a Ramen Drop?
Ramen Drops are Matsunoki's seasonal menu events: four times a year, three brand-new ramen (each with a vegan twin) join the menu for a limited run. When a Drop ends, its bowls retire, some return in future seasons, some never do.
How spicy is Matsunoki's spicy ramen?
The heat is real but flavor-forward, closer to warming than punishing. Spice-sensitive guests have zero-heat options: the Tonkotsu Shoyu, Black Garlic Shoyu, and Curry Ramen made mild. Heat-seekers order the Spicy Garlic.
Is Matsunoki kid-friendly?
Yes. The jumbo chicken tenders are a house favorite with kids, mild bowls are easy to build, and both locations are casual. The downtown food-hall counter is fast for families; N Fremont has table seating and a patio.
What's the best way to order takeout or delivery?
Order directly at matsunokiramen.com, direct orders cost less than third-party delivery apps and support the shop. Matsunoki is also on DoorDash and Uber Eats for delivery from both Portland locations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We are known for Vegan Food, Tofu, Takoyaki, Curry Ramen, Chicken Sandwich, Noodle Restaurant, Curry, Japanese Food, Gyoza, Sake, Vegan Ramen, and Curry Rice

What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Takeout and Delivery

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Portland, Alameda, Kings Heights, Ladd Circle, Willamette Heights, Portland Heights, Champ, Lloyd District Community Association, Bridlemile, Eliot, Green Hills, Pearl District, Graham, Hillsdale, Vancouver, University Park, Irvington Community Association, Boise, Westmoreland, and Northwest District Association.