We loved this place! Japanese comfort food with some unique creations. Upon the recommendation of the server, I ordered the Tempura Udon soup, which was flavorful and the homemade noodles were perfectly done. Not a huge portion for $16, but a reasonable price given the quality. My wife ordered the cold udon salad, which had a lovely miso dressing and tempura fritters. We’ll be coming back. Friendly kid environment and a good kids menu. Friendly and attentive staff. Very well done.
leakim
I love Obon Shokudo. Tired of sushi, ramen, and yakisoba? Obon has you fam for that authentic, Japanese low-key comfort foods you won't find outside of Japan.
Onigiri? ✅ Teppanyaki? ✅ Agemono? ✅ I will admit, the one thing I'd love to see is takoyaki, but otherwise, I love the menu. Not feeling frisky and fabulous? Try a more traditional bento or curry meal, but stepping outside your comfort zone won't kill you. Wash it all down with a wide range of 21+ sips or indulge in a sugary drink, it will remind you of buying your favorite soda out of a 100 Yen vending machine while you stroll the streets of Osaka, or which ever Japanese city you vibe with.
I ordered the udon salad. After hyping this place up, I got something pretty norm-core. I had an evening of music ahead of me and didn't want to feel bursting full. It was fabulous. After finishing my last bite, I wanted more. Next time.
Order by QR code. Service was pretty quick. Pricing is fair and serving sizes match pricing.
Jamaba824
Order at the table via QR code felt a little inpersonal but perhaps it's a thing in Portland?
Combo plate was good although the onigiri was a little too salty for my liking. Wish I lived closer so I could come back!
Updated from previous review on 2025-09-21
Kirstin Anglea
Delicious vegan dishes!!! And I’m not vegan, but I’ll be back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Morene Griffin
Great food. Our server was really nice. They had really good desserts. They have really good onigiri/rice balls. They also have really good karaage!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JOSE FUENTES
Obon Shokudo offers delicious and authentic Okonomiyaki and Curry Udon among many other Entrees flavors. There are also many beverage options, including several tea, sake tastes. We visited for lunch and had a great experience. The staff was very courteous and knowledgeable, we were guided through the menu and were assisted to make the best choices. The restaurant is cozy and clean. Restroom was also very clean. There are several parking locations near by. We decided not to drive. From downtown Portland, take the B loop street car to SE Grand Ave. To return to downtown Portland, take the A loop street car from MLK Avenue, just one block west from the restaurant. Thank you !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer DuPriest
The food was SO GOOD. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Wright
I loved every part of this experience. The food was amazing not just amazing for vegan food but absolutely amazing. I had the curry udon soup along with a handful of small plates. All were perfect. The staff is wonderful. The prices are very affordable and the portions we great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Malika Saxena
I liked the all vegan concept and variety of menu they offer. We enjoyed our meal and staff was also very welcoming! Would definitely recommend if you like a comfort meal in downtown of Portland.
We got take-out, but it looked like the dine-in experience was also great. Quite tasty overall - we especially enjoyed the okonomiyaki. Everyone we dealt with was super nice also.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Okonomiyaki
Judy Butler
Best Japanese food I have had!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Okonomiyaki, Vegan Japanese Food
Ardie Fogelsong
I’m likely in the minority with this opinion but I did not enjoy this restaurant. I tried the combo plate and the tofu katsu. The katsu was decent and everything on the combo plate was pretty good except the ONIGIRI which was AWFUL. My partner also thought the onigiri was awful. It was so salty and sour I couldn’t swallow it. We saw people around us eating it and enjoying it though. We were so confused: Are we eating the same onigiri as them? Just a weird and unpleasant experience
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
FOGELSONG
I’m likely in the minority with this opinion but I did not enjoy this restaurant. I tried the combo plate and the tofu katsu. The katsu was decent and everything on the combo plate was pretty good except the ONIGIRI which was AWFUL. My partner also thought the onigiri was awful. It was so salty and sour I couldn’t swallow it.
We saw people around us eating it and enjoying it though. We were so confused: Are we eating the same onigiri as them?
Just a weird and unpleasant experience
Kristin Schwarz
Obon Shokudo is such a gem. The food is so fresh, and the taste level of the flavors is always on point. I basically worship their noodle soups with their flavorful broths and perfectly cooked noodles. I also enjoy the specials they offer often with ingredients they forage themselves. Thanks, Obon!
We loved this place! Japanese comfort food with some unique creations. Upon the recommendation of the server, I ordered the Tempura Udon soup, which was flavorful and the homemade noodles were perfectly done. Not a huge portion for $16, but a reasonable price given the quality. My wife ordered the cold udon salad, which had a lovely miso dressing and tempura fritters. We’ll be coming back. Friendly kid environment and a good kids menu. Friendly and attentive staff. Very well done.
I love Obon Shokudo. Tired of sushi, ramen, and yakisoba? Obon has you fam for that authentic, Japanese low-key comfort foods you won't find outside of Japan. Onigiri? ✅ Teppanyaki? ✅ Agemono? ✅ I will admit, the one thing I'd love to see is takoyaki, but otherwise, I love the menu. Not feeling frisky and fabulous? Try a more traditional bento or curry meal, but stepping outside your comfort zone won't kill you. Wash it all down with a wide range of 21+ sips or indulge in a sugary drink, it will remind you of buying your favorite soda out of a 100 Yen vending machine while you stroll the streets of Osaka, or which ever Japanese city you vibe with. I ordered the udon salad. After hyping this place up, I got something pretty norm-core. I had an evening of music ahead of me and didn't want to feel bursting full. It was fabulous. After finishing my last bite, I wanted more. Next time. Order by QR code. Service was pretty quick. Pricing is fair and serving sizes match pricing.
Order at the table via QR code felt a little inpersonal but perhaps it's a thing in Portland? Combo plate was good although the onigiri was a little too salty for my liking. Wish I lived closer so I could come back! Updated from previous review on 2025-09-21
Delicious vegan dishes!!! And I’m not vegan, but I’ll be back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food. Our server was really nice. They had really good desserts. They have really good onigiri/rice balls. They also have really good karaage!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Obon Shokudo offers delicious and authentic
Okonomiyaki and Curry Udon among many other
Entrees flavors.
There are also many beverage options, including several tea, sake tastes.
We visited for lunch and had a great experience.
The staff was very courteous and knowledgeable, we were guided through the menu and were assisted to make the best choices.
The restaurant is cozy and clean. Restroom was also very clean.
There are several parking locations near by.
We decided not to drive.
From downtown Portland, take the B loop street car to SE Grand Ave. To return to downtown Portland, take the A loop street car from MLK Avenue, just one block west from the restaurant.
Thank you !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was SO GOOD. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I loved every part of this experience. The food was amazing not just amazing for vegan food but absolutely amazing. I had the curry udon soup along with a handful of small plates. All were perfect. The staff is wonderful. The prices are very affordable and the portions we great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I liked the all vegan concept and variety of menu they offer. We enjoyed our meal and staff was also very welcoming! Would definitely recommend if you like a comfort meal in downtown of Portland.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was very tasty and service was super nice!
Restaurantji Recommends
We got take-out, but it looked like the dine-in experience was also great. Quite tasty overall - we especially enjoyed the okonomiyaki. Everyone we dealt with was super nice also.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Okonomiyaki
Best Japanese food I have had!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Okonomiyaki, Vegan Japanese Food
I’m likely in the minority with this opinion but I did not enjoy this restaurant. I tried the combo plate and the tofu katsu. The katsu was decent and everything on the combo plate was pretty good except the ONIGIRI which was AWFUL. My partner also thought the onigiri was awful. It was so salty and sour I couldn’t swallow it.
We saw people around us eating it and enjoying it though. We were so confused: Are we eating the same onigiri as them?
Just a weird and unpleasant experience
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
I’m likely in the minority with this opinion but I did not enjoy this restaurant. I tried the combo plate and the tofu katsu. The katsu was decent and everything on the combo plate was pretty good except the ONIGIRI which was AWFUL. My partner also thought the onigiri was awful. It was so salty and sour I couldn’t swallow it. We saw people around us eating it and enjoying it though. We were so confused: Are we eating the same onigiri as them? Just a weird and unpleasant experience
Obon Shokudo is such a gem. The food is so fresh, and the taste level of the flavors is always on point. I basically worship their noodle soups with their flavorful broths and perfectly cooked noodles. I also enjoy the specials they offer often with ingredients they forage themselves. Thanks, Obon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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