Pai Men Miyake in Portland - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

I am concerned about the future of this restaurant. Last time I got Togo, my wife and I ordered the same item, as we have many times before, and were given a much smaller portion of protein in our Ramen, along with some poorly cut veggies and far too many and large leaf mustard cuttings. It appears that the quality is slipping at least, and possibly shifting the quantity of the ingredients to the cheaper ones to squeeze out further profits. This was my favorite restaurant in Portland, but with the new ownership, I'm afraid I'll have to tell people that it used to be good back in the day. I'll be willing to give it another shot to see if it was a fluke, but it was always so consistent in the past.

My father and I got the pork ramen and were rather disappointed in what we received. This restaurant came highly recommended from multiple websites. Our broth was barely warm and the pork belly was cold. They had clearly cooked the pork previously and placed it in a fridge, and then put the fridge cold pork right into the soup and served it directly to us without heating it up. It tasted great but having barely warm broth and very cold pork ruined it for us.

Decent ramen but it felt kinda whitewashed. Noodles weren't that good and the flavor of the broth was just ok. It would have been fine if it was cheaper but for the price we paid, it was definitely not worth it. Two ramen bowls and chicken karaage appetizer with no drinks was $65 after tax and tip. Best part was the appetizer but still nothing special. If I have to spend that much on Japanese food, there are many better places to go.

Came here for comfort ramen. As per reviews we thought, how could we go wrong. The gyoza meat had no flavor, if it werent for dipping sauce its be pretty boring minus the crunch from frying. The ramen noodles were heavy and not as expected. Raw onion in soup with the ground meat gave the broth a very odd texture, couldn’t finish meal. Theres another soup spot across the street that was much better. Good music, cool eat at bar & outdoor seating. Good service. Mid food for city prices

Excellent ramen and fantastic service! While it was disappointing that there were no desserts, the Sake Lemon & Chicken Ramen was amazing—I’ll be dreaming about it for weeks to come!

Don't walk, run to this restaurant! The ramen is so, so good. Do yourself a favor and order the Duck Ramen which has a delicate broth with a rich duck flavor. The duck breast was good, but the duck meatball was amazing. I added a soy sauce-marinated egg and was really happy I did! The Shiso Lucky cocktail (gin and shiso) had a delicious, easy-to-drink gin and lemon flavor. Oh, and the octopus bites were fabulous. The octopus was chewy, but the sauce was so flavorful. We will definitely be eating here again! Update: This was one of the last places we ate when we moved back to North Carolina in October 2023, and it was the first place we ate at when we returned to Maine for a visit in August 2024. The ramen continues to excel (Duck Ramen is still a winner), and the pork buns make an excellent appetizer. I can't recommend Pai Men Miyake enough!

Used to be one of my favorite spots around 2020 but has gone a little downhill since. Past couple of times the salmon had been a little fishy and I simply don’t understand why they think it’s a good idea to put half a raw onion on the pork noodles.

4/5 stars however it may be closer to 3 with competition. The ramen only included half an egg, which is really strange considering normally ramen would include a full marinated egg. There wasn’t a ton of meat either, so I was expecting a full egg. Wasn’t super flavorful ramen either, but the sides and appetizers were really good.

If you like ramen, find a reason to come here. We had the Paitan, lobster miso, hamayaki, and the Meine crab sushi. Every single thing was amazing. Not good, not great. Amazing. If I could give the food 6 stars I would. I've gone out of my way to find ramen restaurants when I'm traveling and this is easily in the top 3 I've ever been to.

Incredible! Everything was so delicious. I went with a group, and we got a little of everything. Will definitely be coming back!

This place was great, atmosphere was very nice, it does have somewhat limited seating when busy but the food seems to come out at a good pace. The portion of the ramen I thought it to be good size for the cost of it and the flavor was very good throughout the entire dish.

My husband and I shared the lobster buns and the house salad with miso dressing as a little appetizer. Both were prepared love and precision. Delightful and delicious!

After a long day of travel, we craved comfort food and decided on ramen. It was exactly what we needed; each bowl was bursting with flavor! We started with a glass of yuzu lemonade, which was delightfully refreshing with a touch of bubbles. For our meal, we chose the tantanmen and beef short rib ramen. The bowls were quite large, providing a hearty lunch. The tantanmen had the perfect amount of spice, while the short ribs were tender and complemented by cilantro and sesame. This was the best ramen we've had in Portland! The restaurant itself is small and intimate, with counter service and a charming brick wall lined with two-tops. They don’t take reservations, so be prepared to wait during peak hours, especially if you need one of the limited larger tables.

Outstanding food and service. Don't miss the pork buns!

This place was recommended by a friend. It's good to have friends! Was a hit. Ordered the Hamayaki as the appetizer. Duck Ramen and Tokyo Abura for entrees. Hot Sake paired well with the vibe and a Yuzu lemonade. Good food and service. Come dine here!

Everything was good, but nothing blew us away. Service was friendly. Stayed until close but didn't feel rushed to leave. I found it a little annoying that our buns came out at the same time as the ramen. Overall it was fine, but I would probably try other places before returning.

I enjoyed a light bite at Pai Men Miyake, a Japanese fusion restaurant. The crispy brussel sprouts were really tasty!

I love their pork buns. Crispy outside , juicy inside. And homemade buns. It was fantastic

Awesome food and service. Authentic Japenese with a good local beer menu!

Amazing! Worth a detour. Don’t miss the lobster ramen noodle soup or the yuzu karaage fried chicken.

Outside on a beautiful day! Tei shoku specials allowed for some mixing and matching. Good food and attentive service.

Amazing little ramen bar, foods very good although not entirely authentic. And the atmosphere is to die for.

It’s my humble opinion, I really love the ramen. It’s delicious. They have good varieties for the customer like me who cannot eat red meat. One of the best ramen restaurant I had in the US.

Luckily got a counter seat around 5pm on a Saturday but the place seemed fully booked with reservations so plan ahead. Truly outstanding ramen and poke bowl! We got the tantanamen and pokedon with tuna. Everything was so flavorful and fresh, portions were large. We sat at the counter which was fun to watch the cooks. Highly recommend. We will be back!

Excellent Food, a bit pricey tho

Ramen was done just right and broth was really good, full of flavor and rich. We also ordered the karaage but the portion was small and was not as crispy as some we had at Toto Ramen and other restaurants.

I got the tofu buns. But the buns weren't cooked thoroughly but the flavors were good.

Food phenomenal, but 3 items were missed in my order 😕 I’ll try again!!

We were all pleasantly surprised by the quality and delightful flavors of the food at Pai Men Miyake. The pork steamed buns were an absolute treat and they make me want to try the other options. The beef short rib, tantanmen, and chicken and pork ramens were all fantastic with tender meat that fell apart. The spice levels of all bowls were delicious. If you are craving fantastic ramen, this is the place for you!

Had a quick early dinner here with my husband. The pork buns were a 10/10, one of the best I've ever had. I'd definitely come back for this alone. We also love the open concept of cooking and preparing in front of the bar. The other menu items we got were great as well. There was an odd smell like pee at the front of the restaurant but we just sat towards the back and it didn't bother us.

Pai Men Miyake isn't just my favorite spot in town—it's a hit with my visitors too! Every time I bring friends here, they fall in love with the food and the ambiance just as much as I do. It's nothing short of sensational. Each dish is bursting with flavors that dance on your palate with every bite. So, whether you're a local seeking your new favorite haunt or a visitor in search of an authentic culinary adventure, Pai Men Miyake is the place to be. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you! A heartfelt thank you to Pai Men Miyake for consistently delivering exceptional food and hospitality. You've earned a permanent place in my heart—and the hearts of all my visitors too!

We were very excited to dine in tonight. That excitement quickly disappeared when our server (I’d mention her name if she introduced herself) came by to ask for our drink order and then left us sitting there for 15+ minutes. Once we put in our drinks and app we didn’t see her again until after we were finished with the gyoza (that was underdone and cold in the middle). She had clearly forgotten about us, which happens and I’m not mad about that. Two bowls of ramen took 45 minutes to get to the table. Once we got our ramen the first thing we noticed was one was very full and the other was much lighter. Mine was supposed to come with a spicy broth that was so sickeningly sweet it was inedible. We had to flag our server down for our check and a box for my partners ramen. Not once did she ask how our food was and she definitely didn’t ask if anything was wrong with our meal when I declined a box and left a full bowl of food on the table. We were there for almost 2 hours and that was not by choice. It was such a disappointing dining experience and after tip we spent ~$125. I would not recommend.

Excellent Japanese fusion. All the apps & entrées we had were amazing

Ramen was very good (we had Shojin and Lobster Miso), and so was service. Only complaint is that the brussel sprouts were too burnt for our tastes

Delicious every time. Their menu changes often and everything is always great. Our favorites are the pork belly buns, gyoza, fried chicken and Brussels sprouts. There are lots of options for vegetarians, too. We love it here.

Very very very expensive. Which I don’t mind paying for quality. But it was mediocre at best. Very small portions for very high dollar. Spend 306$ on Chinese or Japanese cuisine anywhere else you’ll be eating for days. 3 people finished this. Looked at reviews. Maybe eating there is better. But 306$ literally all appetizer size portions. Won’t be going back. Expensive and very small portions.

I've had ramen in at least a half dozen different countries, including Japan, and this place ranks amongst my very favorite.

Modern, contemporary spot with nice set up.. food was good but nothing extravagant esp considering the prices.. ended up pay $70 for just myself (for dinner)! Wanted to like the place more but besides the lobster buns appetizer, everything else was average/ good but nothing spectacular, including the ramen. Lobster buns were very good though a bit overwhelming with truffle oil, which I typically enjoy and still did but I think less would help not overpower the other ingredients.

Small, intimate restaurant with great ramen. Had a 20-minute wait on a Tuesday in April at 7:45, which I wasn’t expecting, but it was worth the wait.

Came here after a first tattoo at a nearby shop and WHAT a great way to mend the anxiety of a fresh tattoo. I got the Lobster Ramen and was very impressed by how good it was and what a perfect Maine blend into a classic soup :)

My boyfriend and I stopped in at dinner time on a Saturday night. It was busy but they had room for us. The Yuzu lemonade was tart and refreshing! I wish it was listed that it was a carbonated drink though! We each ordered a ramen. I chose the Miso which was delicious! Next time I’ll add more pork belly! Bf had the Tantanmen and he enjoyed that a lot. He said it had just the right amount of spice. Our server was fantastic and we had a wonderful first experience! We will be back!

Best ramen I've ever had. My daughter and her friend also enjoyed it very much. Nowhere else even compares. We asked for chicken ramen. Don't know the exact name but I'm sure everything there is great.

We've been going for years. The restaurant itself isn't the most comfortable but the Ramen is amazing. I think it's priced a little high but everything is nowadays. The service is just Ok, but the food is worth it. The cocktails are really good but again, just a little pricey.

1st time going on birthday a few weeks ago and I definitely will be coming back! Food and drinks was great! Service and energy was polite and friendly! I would suggest going, especially if you like noodles like me!

I do not think this an authentic Japanese restaurant. The Ramen looks like the 30 cent packages you get in the store.

This restaurant is probably loved by some, and just doesn’t hit for others. The service and atmosphere were both great.

Go for their paitan if your craving ramen

Yumm!! The food was perfect. Pictured: daikon carrot salad, katsudon, scallop sushi. The fried brussel sprouts were really different - savory salty sauce mm. Everyone in my group got something different and was psyched. Pretty long wait for a group of 6 but understandable. We put our name in at 6:20 and were seated at 730, but we expected this so we got drinks elsewhere in the meantime. I liked that we could see our spot on line with the link they provided us. Definitely order the genmaicha 💚

Atmosphere food everything was awesome was seated immediately once I arrived I did get there right before their dinner rush which I'm told can be a little bit of awake but I'm told by my friends at the locals that usually you only have to wait maybe 20 minutes if that they don't take reservations but it is worth the wait And remember you can cut the weight down if you're willing to sit down at that bar area The other nice thing was you might get served by three or four different people but all the weight staff poles all the money together so everybody gets some so don't worry about the tipping side of things but tip well

Always great, we go several times a year. Start with the pork buns and have the Miso Chicken Ramen. The broth is like velvet. It always hits the spot. I must say we love it so much we always order the same thing..I think we need to branch out because the sushi and other offerings look great. It’s a narrow space but with food this good, everyone’s happy. I wish they would open another one. I read the owner is retiring and current employees are buying the place and hopefully will remain the same.

All the flavors were on point (we ordered a bunch of dishes to eat family style...seaweed salad, daikon radish and carrot salad, 2 types of Ramen, 2 types of meat and rice bowls, and a bunch of pork buns). All of the food was delicious and I recommend getting a fun variety of foods. However, the pork buns are what I recommend the most. The pork belly was perfectly crisp on the top and the meat underneath was moist and with a very rich flavor. The bun paired well with the fatty goodness of the pork and the condiments kicked things up an additional notch, creating a symphony of flavors in the mouth!

Food is incredible. Service is ATROCIOUS. Everytime I come here. I get the same server (Jenna m.) and she completely ignores my table. Literally FORGOT to take my entree order, zero eye contact, while checking on tables right next to me which arrived afterwards. When the food takes a while because of lots of kitchen tickets (worth the wait the kitchen does work) she ensures the other tables (all white people btw) are comfortable and informed and walks past mine multiple times not bothering to give me the same courtesy. The fore st location is the only one I'll go to from now on. Her behavior is racist and rude. And as someone who's been a server I try to be understanding and patient but this is straight discrimination. Every. Single. Time.

Found a 4” piece of butcher’s twine in my soup. I wish I were lying. By the reaction of our server, who was incapable of cracking a smile, this didn’t seem like it was the first time. Management did not acknowledge it or comp anything. I didn’t protest, we just paid and left, never to return. This place looks nice, but our experience was shockingly bad. Also, the pork/chicken and short rib beef broths tasted pretty much the same.

Came here when visiting the area from out of state during a very busy night. The atmosphere was a surprise at first, but it was easy to warm up to and the staff were really attentive. We ordered the beef short rib ramen and... "phenomenal" doesn't feel enough to cover it. The balance of flavors and ingredients was amazing, the beef soft enough to cut with the chopsticks alone. It was perfect for the cold night. We ordered some onigiri on the way out and ended up saving it till the next day, and it was *still* amazing! I may dream about this place for weeks to come.

It’s as close to Ramen since living in Hawaii.

Went here after work after 5pm, was busy so we had to wait, but luckily not very long. I haven't been here before and the vibe was very inviting and the food was delicious. My boyfriend and I both ordered the Paitan Ramen and it warmed my soul. It's the perfect food to eat on these cold days in Maine. 11/10 will recommend to everyone.

Came here on a whim with my boyfriend and so glad I did! Everything was absolutely delicious. The pork buns had a generous piece of crispy pork belly and the buns were fresh. His sushi was melt in your mouth delicious. I got the tanteman ramen and the broth was so flavorful, veggies were cooked perfectly and a generous amount of noodles. His Miso ramen also had incredible broth and the pork belly was so tender and had amazing flavor. Would highly recommend trying this place and we will definitely be back

Everything was amazing except The service. When we arrived there were only 4 tables with us, The host had to go where the waiter was to ask him to attend us, we were waiting while he and his assistant were very busy talking deep down. I didn't give it much importance and we continued with the night, but it was all a disaster when the waiter's assistant brought the last ramen, putting it on the table she threw the spoon of my ramen that I was already using, She stained my pants and all she asked was if she wanted me to bring me a new spoon. The food was amazing, one of the best ramen I've ever had.

Quaint little place with amazing food. Our ramen bowls were awesome and the lobster sushi roll was out of this world!! The lobster buns looked very good too.

Mushroom steamed buns were delicious. The chicken ramen was a little disappointing. It wasn't bad. It just didn't have the kind of flavor you usually get at a ramen place.

Food was delicious I just ordered to go I got shojin and salmon sushi. The host was nice but I felt he didn’t want to be there, a bit more friendliness would be nice, but all in all it’s really great I definitely recommend 😊

YUUUMMMM best ramen spot!!! If you’re in Portland deffffo go. My friend recommended me that this was better than ramen in Japan!! I actually have not eaten ramen in Japan but seemed right like it!!! It delivered. DEF get the pork buns. That pic of my partner in full ecstasy is from those buns. The staff are so kind too and just all around everything we ate was delish!

Cool spot. Great food. Nice hip atmosphere. The small plates are enough to be a meal in an of themselves. Give this place a try. You won't be disappointed.

Best ramen in the US I’ve had! Ian’s I’ve had LOTS of ramen :) Bit of a hipster vibe but rock solid food!

The stars of this show have always been: 1) the noodles 2) the meat 3) the BROTH! Using the word incredible to describe the broth in the Short Rib Beef Ramen is an understatement. Combined with a soy egg and a side of spicy garlic sauce? DAMN! Beyond delicious! Service was superb!

We had an absolutely phenomenal dinner at Pai Men. The pork buns were outstanding (and had very generous pieces of pork belly), the seaweed salad was excellent, and the star of the show was the Tantanmen ramen - I will be dreaming about this ramen for a long time. Such a rich, flavorful, almost thick broth, with a GENEROUS serving of meat and noodles. Yum!! So glad we made this a stop on our trip to Portland!

This was best last minute decision ever . Food was so good I had to punch the chef....I had beef short ribs Ramen...mmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmm

Food was good not great in my opinion and very expensive for what it actually was. I can say the ceviche roll was our least favorite. Absolutely love ceviche but this just didn't make sense to me flavor or execution. The roll was like a spiral of rice in the wrap that couldn't be closed and as a result kind of fell apart. Didn't dig the flavor profile either. Beef and rice dish was a lot of rice and not much else. The flavor was again good not great. The staff was great!

Love the ramen here! If you love rich and flavorful broth don’t order miso ramen. Any other ramen is good. The sushi was really amazing too. I would love it more if they have more meat in the ramen because there weren’t many choices.

Food is phenomenal. Had the Brussels sprouts, buffalo chicken karaage, and pork buns. All were truly excellent. One of the lobster fell off my wife’s sushi (which she loved) and the staff made it right immediately. Couldn’t recommend this place more.

Visiting from Denver and my kids wanted to check this spot out. It was excellent. Thanks.

Miso Ramen and pork dumplings are delish !

Lobster buns here are the best lobster rolls in the city

Pork buns, pork buns, pork buns. This place is amazing.

The food was okay, I had better ramen

Enjoyed a delicious ramen meal on a rainy day. The vegetarian broth was yummy and we added the soy marinated egg - definitely recommend the egg! Cocktails were delicious. Tofu bun was crispy and flavorful. Brussels sprouts were the bomb - crispy with a sweet/salty sauce and a mix of fresh herbs.

Noodles had a wicked musty smell to them, were basically inedible, sushi and tea were good though.

This ramen is so incredible. The portions are amazing and they do not skimp on the meat. Their cocktails are incredible too

It would've been five stars, but I was the only person at a four top who never got their food. I waited 40 minutes for sushi! Thankfully my companions shared theirs.

We absolutely loved the ramen. Tofu bites were really good too...and food didnt cost that much, but really good...sushi's amazing...blew my head off with wasabi... (Review by felix)

Great Japanese gastro pub. Farm to table. Great selection of local brews. Friendly service. Upbeat casual atmosphere. I have tried just about everything on the menu. It’s all good.

Ate at pai men, the more casual place, on a summer weeknight. No wait at all. Has gochujang pork, chicken karaage, pork buns and ramen. Ramen was quite good. Staff was responsive and nice but required prompting for some things, like "hey can we order our food now? " Atmosphere just ok Sadly my partner got food poisoning. Obviously can happen anywhere so not too terribly upset, but we suspect it was the pork buns.

Nice casual ramen place with other great food. Great beer and cocktail list.

This dining experience is worth the wait! The food is spectacular, the wait staff is super friendly and I highly recommend!

Great atmosphere, amazing food, one of the best Ramen I’ve had!! Friendly staff as well! Highly recommend!

The food here was sooo good, and the host was so kind!!

Every time I go, the food is absolutely wonderful! Would highly recommend the Hamayaki. It can be a bit loud and the tables are close together so if you are sensitive to noise and movement, going in the mid-afternoon or after 8 has worked out well for me 😊

Best Ramen in New England, hands down.

The Paitan ramen used to be the best ramen around, however the new chicken + pork broth is terrible

We visit Pai Men whenever we visit our son in Portland. Great vibe, and even food. The pork buns are the best I've ever had...anywhere! Sushi is always on point. Short, but we'll curated beer list. Always a good value. These people deserve your business.

Great food and cool atmosphere. It can be hard to get a table but sometimes you can get lucky and get one just by walk-in

Every bite of this meal was perfection. The tofu steamed buns were cooked absolutely perfect. One of the best tofu bites I’ve ever had! The salmon was fresh and a great cut. The rice was seasoned so nicely as well. The ramen was said to be very good as well. The mules were a great addition to our dinner. Can’t wait to come back and try some more dishes.

Nice vibe and well designed menu. Excellent tasting ramen and all food in general with the best vegetarian broth you'd get anywhere. Taking away one star because the portion sizes are rather humungous. But overall the place is great!

I’ve been many times to this noodle and sushi bar and usually I am happy and sated. Yesterday, it was sharper with a great Tuna Roll and followed up with Duck Ramen that showed some range. It’s a pure Portland place that may not always conform to norms. Service is vague but friendly and earnest. It’s not a search for truth it’s a good place for good simple Japanese. Miyake, the flagship, is the place for more subdued and elaborate food. Either? Either.

Their sushi is pretty good. I’ve been coming here anytime I have sushi cravings but don’t have enough time to go to Miyake (their sister restaurant and a must visit).

Not only have I had some great Ramen here, but I've had sushi that rivals any other place I've been to.

Consistency issues. Has been and could be great

Nice bar (not traditional sushi bar) and tasty food. Ordered the spicy Maine crab roll, and it was a treat. Wheat free tamari is standard. Pleasantly active, not overly busy.

Great food, but the delivery though CarHop has way too many fees. It forces gratuity for the restaurant staff, a fee to use the app, then a processing fee, delivery fee, and then expect you to also tip the delivery driver. At this point there are almost $30 extra dollars in fees not to mention the tax for the bill. Bought $76 dollars worth of food and to make sure I didn’t stiff the delivery drivers tip the total rang up at $120. Insane. I wouldn’t recommend using CarHop at all, or this place if they force gratuities for the staff and then your expected to tip the driver - it would be the same as going out and being waited on. When you sit down you tip the waiter, when you get delivery you tip the driver. ADDITION: they delivered the wrong order and had to send it out again. It took an hour and a half the first time, so food was ordered at 5:15pm and wasn’t delivered correctly until 8:26pm. I wouldn’t bother with CarHop as a delivery method.

We were so excited by the menu and reviews to come here, but we were sorely disappointed. The service was vacant and dismissal. The food- average at best, nothing was balanced or delicious, but rather one note and lacking flavor. The servers made us feel like we were putting them out by simply existing from moment one. Expect to pay for any extras, including hot sauce with no warning. I heard Portland was a great food city and we were so excited to experience what we heard was one of the best. Skip it and spend your money elsewhere.