Ramen + Dim Sum at Boke Bowl – Portland
One of my new favourite places for ramen is most definitely over at Boke Bowl . If you’re planning a trip out to Portland, Oregon – you have to bookmark this place on your list of places to visit. The noodles here are the standout star for me. Incredibly chewy with a nice thickness to it – soaking in a slow-simmered pork broth. Siu Mai We started off with the Siu Mai dim sum appetizer that were meaty little bites full of pork and shrimp. Boke Bowl does a special dim sum menu on the weekends from 11 AM – 3 PM at their westside location. However, the siu mai is always available. Pickled Cucumbers To cool off between bites of ramen, we opted for the pickled cucumbers which paired nicely with our hot noodle bowls. Pork Dashi Ramen Paul and I ended up ordering the same bowl – The Pork Dashi Ramen topped with slow smoked pulled pork. The pork was so incredibly tender and the broth was complex without being a huge sodium bomb on your system. I ate this bowl and didn’t fall asl...