Kyuramen: A Post-Costco Ramen Spot đ
Kyuramen, a casual find near Tigardâs supermarkets, is basically a âone-stop shop for shopping + eatingââright next to Walmart and Costco, you can roll over with your shopping cart to grab a bite after hauling. The best part? Itâs connected to Tbaar bubble tea next doorâno need to step out; you can order tea from your table, and staff will bring it over. Total win for lazy foodies đ! đ Location & Bubble Tea Hack: Shop, Sip, EatâAll in One Stop Tucked in a supermarket plaza, itâs super easy to find. After loading up on giant (nuts) at Costco, itâs the perfect spot to rest. The seamless link to Tbaar is a game-changer: no need to queue at the bubble tea shopâscan a QR code at your table, and staff will deliver it. No more juggling drinks while finding a seatâmajor plus đĽ¤! We tried the Thai milk tea from the omelette rice set and a green tea⌠and were underwhelmed. The Thai milk tea was just âokayâânot enough tea aroma; the green tea was so weak it tasted like âdouble-steeped tea water,â barely any tea flavor. Pro tip: If you want bubble tea, order directly from Tbaarâs main storeâit might taste better! đ Food Reviews: Ramen Hits, Omelette Rice Misses â The Good Stuff Two-Tone Ramen: We went for tonkotsu + miso combo broth. The tonkotsu was rich but not greasy, even till the last sip; the miso had a mild kick, perfectly savory. Noodles were chewy, chashu pork tender enough to pull apart, and the soft-boiled egg oozed yolkâmixing with noodles was pure comfort đ. Not mind-blowing, but totally solid for a âpost-shopping mealââwarm and satisfying. Salt & Pepper Chicken: Crispy outer layer (crunches when you bite!), tender juicy chicken inside. No fancy seasonings, but itâs fresh. The table had 3 chili powdersâmild, medium, spicyâdipping adds instant flavor. You could finish a whole plate while chatting (no, not binge-watching⌠just eating)ď˝ â The Disappointment Omelette Rice: We had high hopes, but it fell flat. The omelette was tender, but the rice inside was bland. The biggest issue? The pork cutletâit was âhard to chew,â like it was over-fried. We chewed for ages before giving up, only picking at the omelette and rice. On the bright side, staff asked âWant to take a photo first?â when servingânice touch, just a shame the taste didnât match đ . đż Ambiance & Service: Nice Enough to Forgive Small Flaws The decor is simple Japanese-styleâspacious wooden tables (no squeezing!), hand-drawn ramen illustrations on the walls (appetite-boosting!). Staff were super friendly: greeting us at the door, patiently recommending flavors, even noticing us frowning at the pork cutlet and asking âIs it not to your taste? Want to swap it?â (We didnât, but the gesture was sweet.) Even though some dishes were just âmeh,â sitting in a cozy spot, listening to soft Japanese music, chatting with friendsâeven the so-so omelette rice felt enjoyable. Turns out âgood service really boosts dining happinessâ! If youâre hungry after shopping in Tigard and need a casual spot, give Kyuramen a tryâstick to the two-tone ramen and salt & pepper chicken, skip the omelette rice and in-house bubble tea, and youâll probably leave happy. đ Kyuramen (Next to Tigard Walmart & Costco, adjacent to Tbaar Bubble Tea) #PortlandEats #PostShoppingMeal #JapaneseRamen #CasualDining