pai men miyake

food portions are small. price and quality just aren't in sync. overall pretty disappointed...

bathroom needs work. let me start by saying that pai men is one of my favorite places to go out to in portland, cool atmosphere, great beer list, food always good, and the crack laced pork buns are incredible. on our most recent trip everything was fine, food, beer, service all good as usual. the problem i had was in the condition of the bathroom (guys in my case and i can't speak on the condition of the gals br). the soap dispenser was broken, paper towel dispenser not working or out. i'm not sure if the kitchen staff uses this bathroom as well but if they do it's not only a health code violation but also really digusting. they could have at least put some hand soap out if the wall mounted dispenser is broken. while i'm on it the condition of the sink is also prettty nasty, no caulking around the basin and the appearance of black mold around the rim, invest a couple hundred dollars and install a sink that doesn't make you feel dirtier by using it. management really needs to address these matters, really no excuse for it, dive bars have nicer bathrooms. i do hope they address this stuff because i do really enjoy going here but will not be back until they do

everything was outstanding. had kim chi beef and chicken ramens. pork buns, chicken and shrimp gyosa, our sushi rolls were maine crab and the cucumber avocado. highly recommend all choices.

my evening hangout. i live a couple blocks up from pai men miyake, and maybe i'm easy to please, but i find it wonderful. i'm usually there on thursday evenings after 9, and everything i have tried off the menu is flavorful and satisfying. it's a little pricey for me, but that's mainly because i'm a nearly broke struggler.

this is your restaurant if you like pork. the smell of the pork fat is what makes me feel at home when i walk in, and it adds absolute succulence to everything it's in. if you don't like meaty, hearty flavors, i don't know what to tell you; maybe there are lighter options on the menu, but i have no interest in them. the beer selection is quite nice, too, if a little pricey - once again, i'm nearly broke.

a lot of these reviews are complaining about poor service; i dunno what you're talking about. every member of the staff i've seen has been cheerful, friendly, and prompt. ryan, one of the chefs i usually see, is one of the hardest working dudes i've ever met, and generous to boot. all the bartendresses and wait staff are funny and helpful - more than willing to indulge me when i ask them to pick me a random beer for the evening.

you never know what music you're gonna hear there; sometimes it's desert rock drone metal, sometimes you're gonna hear beyonce, sometimes it's big band music, sometimes it's the doors. just depends on the mood of the staff, so if you're willing to just go with it, you'll have a good time. you might see the people behind the bar busting a move when it's slow.

well, i'll see you on thursday.

great place!. the noodles never disappoint, and the selection is fantastic. amybeth hurst, portland

nice place. i love the noodles, just fantastic. the service is great and we enjoyed the selection. thank you! amybeth hurst, portland, me

and then there was the maine crab roll. five large mouthfuls of local crabmeat, grilled mayo glaze, togarashi, tobiko, black sesame & soy wrap with house-grown micro radish. all very soft-on-soft, but that just means you can get it down faster.

love the noodles. smalll place a little stuffy but great servers and love the noodles!

bad experience. very bad service in an unpleasant atmosphere

lost in the sea of great places. pai men miyake is certainly not average or boring, but the narrow space, small tables and price:portion ratio lead us to consider it just average given portland's extensive dining options. the guinea hog porchetta was unremarkable other than the limited portion, maybe the chef's trying too hard on this one? the paitan ramen was a tasty bowl with a nice amount of velvety pork belly. the kimichee ramen with shirt rib also was well flavored, both were satisfying yet seemingly a tad overpriced for their size, the tuna sushi roll was swimming in a mayo based sauce and lacked definition. in all i'm ok giving them a thumbs up, everything tasted good, but with all portland has to offer, our return is unlikely.

haiku review: pai men miyake… potstickers, sushi, yum, nom… great end to the trip.

bunnyandporkbelly february 12, 2013 0 pai men miyake is one of the miyake restaurants mainly serves ramen, soba, yakitori(after 5:30pm), and a variety of sushi rolls. i heard so many good things about miyake and finally paid a visit. i cant remember what exactly the drinks were. i think both were sake cocktails/mixed drinks. pork buns two steamed buns with braised pork belly, gouchujang mayo, & pepper relish i thought they were ok. the buns def house made. maine crab crab meat broiled in mayonnaise glaze with spicy japanese red pepper, tobiko & radish sprouts i didnt like this at all. very bad choice. the crab meat was very dry. the mayo was too overpowering. yakitori negima leg &scallion kashiwa thigh sashimi soba tuna, salmon, suzuki, tobiko, avocado, cucumber, onion, & daikon another bad choice, extremely bland. green tea and ginger ice cream

rounding out our weekend of ridiculously good food we’ve got pai men miyake. responsible for satisfying our cravings for asian...

mmmmm late night miso. this is possibly one of the best soups i've ever experienced! i haven't tried much else, i just keep ordering the miso. so rich, so delicious, and spicy if you add the spicy garlic paste. if you have a cold this is the remedy: miso with spicy garlic paste and the pot of whiskey herbal tea and honey. wicked good!

there is some seriously good food happening at this place! great friendly service and fantastically flavored food.