BURGER WEEK, Day 1
Sweet Thai Chili Onion Jam Smash Burger
Double smashed patties, sweet Thai chili onion jam, American cheese, fried shallots, spicy mayo, lettuce, and potato bun
What they say:
Our house-made sweet chili jam was inspired by our love of Asian cuisine and the American classic, the cheeseburger. East meets West. There's no better combo!
My oppinion: This burger was very juicy & packed with amazing flavor! 4.5⭐️
The brisket dumplings are OUT OF THIS WORLD!
This is a fast casual spot, so the atmosphere isn't anything special, but the ramen is tasty! Generous portions and plenty of veg and GF options. The caramelized fennel bowl had tons of flavor and the seasonal veggies were cooked perfectly.
Flavorful, small portions. Even when busy, service and food delivery is quick. Very strong pork flavor throughout ramen.
Other than it being hard to find some place to park is was super good, the big menu on the wall is nice and easy to use. The portions are a little smaller then what I would hope but the flavors were amazing and the quality was awesome
Decent food, bowl in itself is packed with different items but sometimes flavors are non complementary. Bao though is tasty and is a good option - recommended to try. Dining area is big and spacious and staff is accommodating. Parking though is a challenge.
A dear friend said "let me take you to lunch and it's a surprise"
Well it was a surprise!
First of all the menu is comprised of many selections to choose from, she knows that I love seafood and suggested the ramen bowl which the broth is created from lobster tail, crab shells in a reduction. The primary broth is mizu and let me tell you it was stunningly delicious.
They also offer a wonderfully prepared small plate size of fried Chicken with an incredible sauce that you top it with. The crab, I forget the pronunciation, were incredible. They were accompanied by a homemade sauce that complemented them beautifully. I will say this, I will definitely be back again! I should note that their t-shirt branding states "Portland style ramen" and it's the perfect statement.
Boke Bowl is one of my family’s most beloved restaurants in Portland. We bring out of town guests and friends & family that have relocated to Portland to this spot and everyone is blown away.
While I think I could live off the tapioca desert, lest we forget to sing the praises of the Boke Twinkies.
Their take on ramen is unique & executed very well. My all time favorite isn’t their Caramelized Fennel Broth. With the ability to include several delectable ‘add ons’ you can really customize your bowl.
The most talked about dish among our family and all the guests we bring has to be the Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad. It is one of those gems that occupies a special place in my mind, rent free.
The Boke seating area is no frills. They help keep things efficient with their walk up ordering and bringing out to you when it’s ready.
The open kitchen is awesome.
Thank you, Boke Bowl, for playing a part in the important work of me working on maintaining my ‘winter coat’ year-round 😂
This place is a burst of flavor! Ramen bowls rice bowls, handmade steam buns.....what a treat! My family loves this place every time we go downtown. They have GF and vegetarian options. It's a must try if you want to tickle your tastebuds!
very impressed with the quality of the food here. great selection and very fresh ingredients! they make their own hot sauce too that’s fantastic. will gladly be back here often.
Came in at 5ish pm. Ordered right away. Plenty of seating. Food came out fast. The fried chicken was awesome. Perfectly fried. Had it in the rice bowl and shared the steam buns. I don’t know what the sauce is on top of the chicken - sort of a mustard or a relish - but it is delicious. This place is great for our vegetarian too. She had the fennel ramen and mushroom rangoons and loved them. We ordered 3 sides and 4 mains to share between five of us. Came to about $120 total. No leftovers, but everyone was full after a very busy day in Portland.
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