News To Chew

Pok Pok to Open Fifth Location, Pine Street Market Shuffles, Plus More PDX Food News

… including Renata’s new sister café, BJ Smith’s Top Chef elimination, and Marukin Ramen’s expanded menu.

The Long Play

PODCAST: Behind the Scenes of Portland Monthly’s Best Restaurants Issue

Every year, we devote an issue to the city’s best new restaurants. How does the madness (and magic) happen? Our food team hashes it out.

10/24/2016 By Eat Beat Team

Best Restaurants 2016: Ramen Rapture

Mark it down: in 2016, we finally got certifiably amazing Tokyo-style ramen.

EAT HERE NOW

The Tokyo import might just be making the best ramen in town.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

The newest player in Portland’s increasingly authentic Japanese ramen game might be the city’s best.

RESTAURANT AND BAR UPDATES

Micah Camden’s Hop Dog shutters, lauded Japanese ramen chain Marukin opens in Southeast Portland, and much more.

03/04/2016 By Sarah Hopwood

BREAKING FOOD NEWS

The upcoming food hall adds a reputable Japanese noodle name to its roster.