Biwa

Japanese Restaurant, Ramen Restaurant

215 SE 9th St, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 239-8830

Excellent Good Average Poor Awful 3.5 / 5 based on 349 votes

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... Absolutely amazing. Deep fried kimchi is a bit strange, but overall all the food... The Omakase is a great way to go. If you’re ordering a... The Pork Bara can't be beat. Crab soup is always a winner...

Reviews: 21

8/22/2015 by Cecelia Tey
Americanize ramen I think.too salty
9/20/2014 by Diana Maes
This place is worth skipping. Ramen broth and egg were super salty. And the bibimbap was too salty to even finish eating. Can't offer towels to clean your hands for a high price tag on mediocre food.
3/8/2014 by M Mo
Best Japanese food i have ever had. Move away, nobu, sushi yusada, sushi secki, and masa omakase there is a new king in town and its not in ny!
10/7/2013 by Kayvon Tehranian
No point in ordering when the Omakase will ensure you try everything that needs to be tasted on the menu. Don't just get the ramen! It's the least unique dish on the menu!
10/5/2013 by Avi F.
Ramen is excellent, but is the least excellent thing on the menu. Get all the other things!
9/20/2013 by Nathan Garvie
If you want mediocre ramen made exclusively by white people, this is your jam.
7/12/2013 by Arbi B.
$5 ramen at happy hour!
3/9/2013 by Andy M.
Start with tsukemono & kimchi, then follow with the ramen, straight up. As you leave, you may notice you're radiating a warm glow, accompanied by a feeling of complete fulfilment, but that's normal.
4/13/2012 by Mick V.
Say "Hi" to Ed.
12/12/2011 by Caitlin
Awesome all around. Fried kimchi is good, but I much preferred the traditional kimchi.
12/9/2011 by WhyGo Travel
Biwa's udon is fantastic and cheap.
7/26/2011 by Janet J.
oh, the fried chicken skewers...
7/13/2011 by Maloof Money Cup
Ride your bike and get 50% off your entire order
4/13/2011 by Patrick T.
One word: black pepper soda
1/11/2011 by Eater
One part ramen den, one part izakaya, two parts modernista basement bunker, this chef hangout is run by the most improbable Japanese cook in town: a white guy from Michigan. [Eater 38 Member]
11/22/2010 by Mick V.
The bacon chahan rules. Eat it now
7/24/2010 by Greg Harned
Pork Bara is off the chain good!
7/24/2010 by Greg Harned
Pork Bara is off the chain good!
3/22/2010 by Ricky E.
The Pork Bara can't be beat. Crab soup is always a winner as well.
3/20/2010 by Alan K.
This place is amazing!
1/17/2010 by Lee B.
You must try the deep fried Kimchi