Boke Bowl – Japanese
Steaming bowls of soul-warming ramen take center stage in this vibrant space, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of slow-simmered broths and charred aromatics. The kitchen reimagines Asian soul food through artful compositions, pairing rich, unconventional broths like miso black cod and caramelized fennel with hearty rice bowls topped with crispy fried chicken or fragrant lemongrass. It is a lively sanctuary where the clatter of chopsticks and the warmth of a perfectly seasoned bowl create an inviting experience for both the adventurous and the comfort-seeking.
1028, Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, OR, 97214 https://bokebowl.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Ramen
All ramen broths are made in-house and slow simmered overnight. Served with braised bamboo, bok choy and seasonal vegetable.
- Pork Ramen - $16: Roasted pork and chicken bone broth dashi, pulled pork, finished with bonito, braised bamboo, bok choy, and seasonal vegetable Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Duck Ramen - $18: Duck confit, crispy Brussels sprouts, aromatic duck dashi, braised bamboo, bok choy, and seasonal vegetable Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caramelized Fennel Ramen - $15: Aromatic fennel broth, Japanese eggplant, mushrooms, rice tots, greens, braised bamboo, and bok choy Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Black Cod Ramen - $20: Seared cod fillet, pork and shrimp meatballs, aromatic seafood broth with leek and fennel, seasonal veggies, and noodles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bambino Ramen - $10: Kids 12 & under. Pork or caramelized fennel broth, noodles, seasonal veggies, and protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice and Curry Bowls
- Fried Chicken Rice Bowl - $16: Green onion ginger rice, pickled shiitakes and cucumbers, kimchi, and veggies Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Rice Bowl - $16: Green onion ginger rice, pickled shiitakes and cucumbers, kimchi, and veggies Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Rice Bowl - $16: Green onion ginger rice, pickled shiitakes and cucumbers, kimchi, and veggies Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu, Eggplant, Mushroom Rice Bowl - $15: Green onion ginger rice, pickled shiitakes and cucumbers, kimchi, and veggies Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Rice Bowl - $16: Green onion ginger rice, pickled shiitakes and cucumbers, kimchi, and veggies Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Rice Bowl - $11: Red chile turmeric curry with tomato, coconut milk, turmeric, fresh curry and lime leaf, fennel Asian slaw, and green onion ginger rice Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Steamed Buns
- Fried Chicken Bun - $15: 3 per order
- Pork Belly Bun - $15: 3 per order
- Beef Brisket Bun - $15: 3 per order, spiced Asian slaw
- Miso Mushroom Bun - $15: 3 per order, contains nuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Hot & Sour Jackfruit Bun - $15: 3 per order Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Peanut Butter & Jelly Bun - $10: 3 per order Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Salads
- Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad - $15: Cauliflower, seasonal fruit, house tofu croutons, Thai vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Salad - $14: Kale, cabbage, shaved pear, delicata squash, hazelnuts, crispy shallots, 5-spice champagne vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poke Bowl - $20: Wild yellowfin ahi tuna, lemon soy vinaigrette, Persian cucumbers, avocado, seasonal veggies. Choice of noodles, rice, or greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Poke Bowl - $16: House brined and smoked tofu, lemon soy vinaigrette, Persian cucumbers, avocado, seasonal veggies. Choice of noodles, rice, or greens Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Dumplings and Pickles
- Crab Rangoon - $13: Dungeness crab, cream cheese, garlic chives, sweet chili dipping sauce (5 per order) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Siu Mai - $12: Pork & shrimp (5 per order) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sichuan Style Lamb Wontons - $12: Chili oil and black vinegar (6 per order) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potstickers - $12: Pork and cabbage with tamari sauce (5 per order) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickles - $10: Assorted pickles with green onion & ginger rice, Korean seaweed sheets Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Kimchi - $2.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickled Shiitake - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickled Cucumbers - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pears - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Onion Ginger Rice - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Tots - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hard Boiled Tamari Pickled Egg - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Desserts
- Boke Twinkie - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate 5-Spice Pot de Crème - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tapioca - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Beverages
- Snake In The Grass Cocktail - $8: Lemongrass and Kaffir Leaf-infused Vodka, Ginger Ale Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Ginger Pear Margarita - $10: Hornitos Tequila, New Dal Ginger Liqueur Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cucumber Gin Fizz - $10: Carbonated Infused Cucumber Gin, Lime, Simple Syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Mexican Coke - $4
- Boke Punch - $4: Ginger Limeade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Kombucha - $4.5
Restaurants near Boke Bowl
- Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya — Japanese
- lulubowls — Japanese
- Sensei Sushi Bar & Grill — Japanese
- Sushi Hide Japanese — Japanese
- Afuri — Japanese
- Wasabi Sushi PDX — Japanese
- Yokohama Skyline Eatery — Japanese
- Mirakutei — Japanese
- The House of Ramen — Japanese
- Departure — Japanese
- Rollin' Fresh — Japanese
- Enso Winery — Japanese
