Buranko Cafe & Bar

I was in town visiting for work and was in the mood for ramen. I ordered delivery. This place had a good rating and I decided to try it. I am glad I did.I ordered the Million Dollar Tom Kha Ramen,Ginger-Lychee Housemade Fizz and theBlueberry Lime housemade fizz. All of it was tasty. I liked the Blueberry Lime housemade fizz more than the Ginger-Lychee Housemade Fizz but it was still good. The Million Dollar Tom Kha Ramen was the truth. It was packaged well nothing was spilt. The smell of the aromatics set the stage for me to devour the ramen. It was a decent side portion. The flavor was off the charts and it seemed very fresh. If you are a fan of ramen and Tom Kha this is definitely a must try dish. I would definitely order again.

The vibe and service are nice, and the drinks were actually really good. The curry dish stood out and was enjoyable. However, most of the food felt a little heavy with too much sauce. The Pad Thai was overly sticky and saucy, and after eating, I felt a bit odd a couple of hours later from how sauced everything was. Overall, not a bad spot, but the balance of flavors and lighter touch on sauces would make it much better.

What a beautiful space to have a great meal. Not only do they have a spot for kiddos to play but they had kid friendly plates/cups with crayons and a kids menu at the table too. Seeing the Max go by every few minutes was also a hit. Getting to enjoy the tail end of dinner in peace while the kiddos played almost felt like a date! I only took off one star because it felt a little pricey but everything was delicious.

This restaurant is a real find. The venue is clean and comfortable, while still having personality. The food is exceptional, fresh, tasty, and delicious. The orange chicken is perfect. The rice and zucchini are an added bonus. We had the spring rolls, as well. So good. The meal was prepared perfectly and surprisingly quickly. The owner waited on us, and he is personable and helpful. He was very accommodating to my friend’s dietary restrictions. A family with a small child came in while we were there, and it was impressive to see how welcoming the staff was. The prices are fair for such quality food and atmosphere. This place is a must visit, when in Portland.

Absolutely delicious Seoul Spicy Chicken Bowl and Avocado Salad. Their crispy chicken likely has a club soda batter because it is so so airy and perfectly deep fried. The okonomiyaki fries are bomb, eat em while they’re fresh 😋 Large space with plenty of light and "house focus" type music during lunch for a great vibe.

Let me just start by saying the ambiance is MUCH NEEDED in the hustle and bustle of our busy city. It’s so calm, inviting, the staff so welcoming!! Photo1: We ordered the poke, 10/10 highly recommend it was delicious!! Photo 2: The oven roasted chicken was soo incredibly tender, juicy and full of flavor! 10/10. Photo 3: kids orange chicken bowl DEVOURED! 10/10 our 4yr old asked for seconds!! Now for the kids play area… every restaurant needs one!!! So amazing and even with this special space the ambiance was still sooo calm and the unwind had by all was needed in our busy day.

One of the best restaurants in downtown Portland! As soon as you walk in, you will notice that the hectic city atmosphere disappears. Calm music plays throughout the restaurant, with spacious seating and comfy chairs/sofas. They have a children's play area off to the side too, which is nice for keeping the children occupied while the food is prepared. They have many different food options and the staff will customize them any way you like to ensure you enjoy your meal. The owner, Kris, is super nice and down to earth. He truly cares about all the customers. And Natcha(?) was very helpful in seating us, and providing our food quickly. Must stop here if you are in town!