Baka Umai, Hawthorne

Calls this their go-to for gluten-free ramen; also praises a fried tofu appetizer at the Hawthorne location.

Calls Baka Umai pretty good, specifically the Hawthorne location.

Calls the food delicious but intensely hot, even for a spice lover.

After a Japan trip, rates it on par with ramen eaten there; notes the heat was hard to find in Japan.

Gives a brief, strongly positive verdict on this Hawthorne ramen spot.

Named among their favorite places to eat ramen outside their own shop's bowls.

Had the habanero tonkotsu and found it excellent; praises their serious approach to spicy ramen.

Names Baka Umai among extra suggestions for ramen.

Calls it solid and lists it among their favorites they would most likely take someone to.

Includes Baka Umai on a list of favorite local spots shared by the commenter and their partner.

Strongly agrees with the earlier pick, calls this shop awesome, and says its tsukemen is especially good.

Says they are very fond of Baka Umai.

Quotes the reaper flavour complaint and agrees, saying heat and vinegar without depth doesn't appeal.

Names this place as a direct answer to the request for katsu and ramen together.

Recommends Baka Umai for heat lovers, calling it non-traditional but strong local-style ramen.

Says Baka Umai is also pretty good, echoing others.

Names it as a favorite and highlights its chorizo ramen as a noteworthy dish.

Says it is widely viewed as the strongest choice among many local options.

Says the tsukemen there is their favorite in Portland.

Says they visit this place and keep returning because they find it very good.

Calls it their favorite Portland ramen spot so far.

Says they were very impressed by the broth here.