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, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Boke Bowl
Dairy-Free at Boke Bowl
Boke Bowl in Portland has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Boke Twinkie, Green Onion Ginger Rice and Pickled Shiitake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Boke Bowl
Boke Bowl in Portland has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pickled Shiitake, Pickled Cucumbers and Fried Pears. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Boke Bowl
Boke Bowl in Portland has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Boke Twinkie, Green Onion Ginger Rice and Poke Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Boke Bowl
Boke Bowl in Portland has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Poke Bowl, Crab Rangoon and Tapioca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Boke Bowl
Boke Bowl in Portland has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Pickled Cucumbers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Boke Bowl
Boke Bowl in Portland has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pickled Cucumbers and Snake In The Grass Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Boke Bowl
Boke Bowl in Portland has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Pickled Cucumbers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Boke Bowl
Boke Bowl in Portland has 16 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Boke Twinkie, Green Onion Ginger Rice and Pickled Shiitake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Boke Bowl
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Tapioca | 37.8 g | 63.9 g |
| Pork Ramen | 3.7 g | 48.3 g |
| Seasonal Duck Ramen | 16.8 g | 47.7 g |
| Caramelized Fennel Ramen | 84 g | 44.5 g |
| Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad | 54.7 g | 42.9 g |
| Chocolate 5-Spice Pot de Crème | 35.8 g | 36 g |
| Fried Chicken Bun | 57.1 g | 26.5 g |
| Crab Rangoon | 17 g | 18.4 g |
| Pork Belly Bun | 33.1 g | 15.8 g |
| Shrimp Rice Bowl | 58.1 g | 14.9 g |
| Poke Bowl | 7.1 g | 12 g |
| Mexican Coke | 16.8 g | 11.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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-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: Anti-Inflammatory 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: 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: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Rice Bowl - $16: Green onion ginger rice, pickled shiitakes and cucumbers, kimchi, and veggies Dietary tags: Halal, 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Hot & Sour Jackfruit Bun - $15: 3 per order Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, 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, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol 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, Halal, 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: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC 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, Halal, Pescatarian 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) Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickles - $10: Assorted pickles with green onion & ginger rice, Korean seaweed sheets Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Kimchi - $2.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickled Shiitake - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickled Cucumbers - $2.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pears - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Onion Ginger Rice - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Tots - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hard Boiled Tamari Pickled Egg - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Desserts
- Boke Twinkie - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Chocolate 5-Spice Pot de Crème - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tapioca - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Beverages
- Snake In The Grass Cocktail - $8: Lemongrass and Kaffir Leaf-infused Vodka, Ginger Ale Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Ginger Pear Margarita - $10: Hornitos Tequila, New Dal Ginger Liqueur Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- 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, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Kombucha - $4.5
Frequently Asked Questions about Boke Bowl
- Is Boke Bowl dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Boke Bowl has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Boke Twinkie, Green Onion Ginger Rice and Pickled Shiitake.
- What can I eat at Boke Bowl on a dairy-free diet?
- Boke Twinkie, Green Onion Ginger Rice and Pickled Shiitake carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Boke Bowl have vegan options?
- Yes. 16 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Boke Twinkie and Green Onion Ginger Rice.
- Is Boke Bowl gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Boke Bowl?
- Tapioca, at roughly 63.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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