Baka Umai

About

Japanese-inspired ramen restaurant using house-made noodles and broths, one of two Portland locations.

Baka Umai serves Japanese-inspired ramen at one of its two Portland locations, on Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard.

Its bowls are built on housemade noodles and broth, and the menu includes vegan and vegetarian choices.

Known for

  • House-made noodles and broth
  • Vegan and vegetarian options
  • Japanese-inspired ramen

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Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11 AM – 2 PM5 PM – 9 PM
Thursday11 AM – 2 PM5 PM – 9 PM
Friday11 AM – 9 PM
Saturday11 AM – 9 PM
Sunday12 PM – 7 PM

Hours from OpenStreetMap; its listing was last updated February 2026.

Location

4703 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard · Willamette Heights, Portland

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