Boke Bowl

1028 SE Water Ave, Portland
(503) 719-5698

Recent Reviews

Jason Lim

I started off my Saturday with a great meal with a good friend. We had a reservation for a distillery tour and we wanted to make sure we had a good base for the day ahead.Overall our experience was great. The staff was really nice and the food came out quickly.The ramen was pretty good, I’d say maybe a 7. The Fried Chx Rice bowl definitely hit the spot as well as the buns.

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Rice Bowl

Diana Collins

Every time I go here, I am sooo impressed. The food seriously makes me happy. The atmosphere has a community feel, and I have taken dozens of family and friends here. It is such a special place. I Love Boke Bowl!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Caramelized Fennel Dashi Ramen, Fried Chicken, Brussel Sprout Salad, Ramen Bowls, Fried Chicken Buns

Amy Sly

TLDR: Their ramen is not gluten-free. Here’s the thing. If a customer says, “Is the ramen gluten free?” And the waitress says, “yes, it is.” But fails to mention that multiple vegetables in the ramen are fried with oil that cross-contaminates with gluten items then the dish isn’t gluten-free. The menu lists GF next to the chicken & yam noodles so I paid extra for them, making it clear that I need a gluten-free meal. The waitress should have told me about deep fried items in the bowl. I had to learn the hard way with symptoms that their ramen has gluten regardless of choosing gluten-free options.Dietary restrictions: Not gluten-free as their vegetables are fried in oil with other gluten-containing foods.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

AMEERICA12

Omgeeeee. This place is so amazing!!! I was so shocked! Every dish we ordered was amazing, even the kids dishes.Also the staff was so good about cleaning everything.I’m in heaven! We did a quick trip to omsi then popped over here, after a short walk! So delicious!Kid-friendliness: Perfect for kiddos!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Rice Bowl, Caramelized Fennel, Fried Chicken, Chicken Rice Bowl

Emily Scholten

Good food and portion size! I really like the curry with lemongrass chicken.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Phoebe Thornock

Nom nom nom. Their seasonal salad is ALWAYS DELICIOUS. Throw some fried chicken or avocado on there? Gold. Steam buns are to die for. Try them all. But my faves are the miso mushroom and the fried chicken. Ramen is great, rice bowls are great. You really can’t go wrong. Atmosphere is fine but I usually get it to go. Cocktails are okay.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Caramelized Fennel Dashi Ramen, Caramelized Fennel, Fried Chicken, Carmelized Fennel Ramen Bowl, Tuna Poke Bowl, Ramen Bowls, Pickled Cucumbers, Rice Bowls, Fried Chicken Steam Buns

Janeway Bain

Delightful food options with unique flavors, the curry was absolutely divine! The atmosphere was really fun and refreshing, and prices weren't too bad. Only wish there was as much variety for their vegetarian options as there are for their meat optionsVegetarian options: The vegetarian options that there are are really good, but just not as much variety as would be idealKid-friendliness: Pretty kid friendly, several families were there and the kids seemed to have a blast!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Rice Tots, Caramelized Fennel

Brian Hickey

Great food, good service. Lovely!!

Leslie Neiss

This is a wonderfully casual restaurant in an unexpected place. They have a small but diverse menu for all types of people. They offer a good selection of vegan and gluten free dishes. My favorite dish from this first visit was the brussel sprout salad. Cooked perfectly with just enough seasoning and a unexpected citrus twist with grapefruit segments. There's no shoyu or chili oil on the table but don't be discouraged. Everything comes perfectly seasoned and dressed. I can't wait to go back and know that my family will find something that they'll enjoy as well. Order at the counter and find a seat. They'll bus the table when you're done. Street parking only.Vegetarian options: All vegan options are labeled.Dietary restrictions: Lots of gluten free and vegan dishes available. All are clearly labeled on the menu board.Kid-friendliness: The have a fun twist on a PBJ using a steamed bun. Soft and fluffy with no crust!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brussel Sprout Salad

TheDATominator

The Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich was absolutely incredible. So was the Sichuan Dumplings.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dustin Jacques

warm bowl of gratitude great menu that looks like it may change slightly from time to time. Appetizers are amazing, crab puffs and moist lil dump dumps! Ramen isn't fully traditional. A slight level of fusions going on and it's unique yet true to it's self. And thats why I'm here !Vegetarian options: There is many options that don't involve meat if u want. And some can be customized to add additional tastes to the outcome

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Dumplings, Rice Tots, Fried Chicken, Brussel Sprout Salad, Ramen Bowls, Pickled Cucumbers, Rice Bowls, Fried Chicken Steam Buns, Fried Chicken Buns

Monique Dumaine

Absolutely delicious and high quality food! First time here and the staff person taking our order was kind, patient, and answered all the questions I had with sincerity and grace.The presentation was beautiful, but the quality and taste of the food itself was phenomenal. Oh! And the special hot sauces were *chefs kiss*My favorite dish was the mushroom buns.Cannot wait to return!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ramen Bowls, Rice Bowls

Sarah Clay

This is the second year I've come here for dumpling week. Their dumpling specials have been great. I also got steam buns (fried chicken, pork belly, and brisket) and pork ramen. The steam buns were fantastic!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Steam Buns

Andrea Rostad

We came for dumpling week, it was sooo good! Very friendly cashier lady that was patient with us while we were deciding and then ordered, food came out pretty quick and was nice and hot! We loved everything! Dumplings, siu Mai, crab Rangoons, potstickers, and the Sichuan wontons were sooo good! The PB& J steam buns were bomb too. I'd totally try other steam buns next time and their Ramen or Rice bowls. We all agreed we would love to come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Dumplings, Pickled Cucumbers

Sangram More

Really friendly staff. The food was great with right level of spicy for my Indian taste buds.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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