Aiko Ramen — Restaurant in Portland

This ramen is basically a worse kookai (ramen in Beaverton) with less wait than the better version. I go to school at PSU and this place is very convenient, delicious and comparable in price to all other ramen.

The reason to go is because it is quick and nice for living in downtown. I have been to boxer ramen and would say that the broths of both places are fundamentally different and are left to preference.

The meat is a little lacking but the...

Mike Littman is a great guy. I recommend sitting at the bar and asking him some questions about Hapa. I work right around the corner and the service is always friendly and fast. Everything on the menu is tasty, but I really love the Shoyu ramen.

A few of the 1 star reviews are from an old employee who no longer works there, that doesn't seem fair to me. I say give it a shot and judge for yourself, you won't be...

MIND BLOWING GOOD. I have no idea what the haters on here are talking about. I got the vegetarian Ramen, and they threw in an extra egg to replace the pork. I also added shitake mushrooms. Also, the noodles are very good. Slightly all dente but chewy. Like a good noodle should be. It was MIND BLOWING good. I can't imagine how delicious the pork version must be. Definitely try it, don't listen...