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Obon Shokudo

Obon Shokudo is a vegan restaurant that serves Japanese cuisine in Portland, Oregon, United States.

Obon Shokudo
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Interactive map of Obon Shokudo
Restaurant information
Food typeJapanese
Location720 Southeast Grand Avenue, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, 97214, United States
Coordinates45°31′03″N 122°39′38″W / 45.5176°N 122.6606°W / 45.5176; -122.6606

Description

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The vegan restaurant Obon Shokudo serves Japanese cuisine in southeast Portland's Buckman neighborhood. The interior has yellow walls and rustic wood tables.[1] The menu includes bento boxes, curries, a katsu burger, noodles, okonomiyaki,[2] onigiri, and soups,[3][4] including kenchin-jiru.[5]

History

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The business started at farmers' markets in 2014[6] and began operating a stall at the Morrison Market in February 2020.[7] Like many restaurants, the business operated via delivery and take-out during the COVID-19 pandemic.[8] In 2021, the restaurant relocated to Southeast Grand Avenue, in the space that previously housed Kachinka.[9][10] In 2023, Obon Shokudo closed for a day as part of a strike in solidarity with Palestine.[11] In 2024, the business was featured in The V Word, a documentary series about veganism.[12][13] Obon Shokudo was a vendor at the first Veganizer Asian Market at the Redd on Salmon Street in 2025.[14]

Reception

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Obon Shokudo won in the Best New Restaurant category in VegOut magazine's annual awards in 2022.[3] Margot Bigg included the business in VegNews's 2022 list of the city's five best international vegan restaurants.[15] Waz Wu included the business in Eater Portland's 2022 overview of the city's "standout" vegan curries and 2024 list of the "most comforting" vegan noodle soups.[4][16] The website's Brooke Jackson-Glidden recommended the kenchin-jiru in a 2023 list of recommended "sick day delivery standbys".[5] In 2025, the website's Janey Wong, Anastasia Sloan, and Paolo Bicchieri included the business in lists of the best Japanese restaurants in the Portland metropolitan area,[17] the city's 19 best vegan restaurants,[18] and Portland's best restaurants for lunch, respectively.[19] Alex Frane and Katherine Chew Hamilton included the business in Portland Monthly's 2026 overview of the best vegan restaurants for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.[20]

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "Obon Shokudo - Review - Central Eastside - Portland, OR". The Infatuation. 2024-12-19. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  2. ↑ Nocera, Veronica (2025-02-06). "Here are the 5 best vegan restaurants in the Portland area: Readers Choice Awards". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2025-02-23. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  3. 1 2 "2022 VegOut Awards Winners". VegOut. Archived from the original on 2025-11-16. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  4. 1 2 Wu, Waz (2021-02-08). "Where to Find Standout Vegan Curries in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-10-26. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  5. 1 2 Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2022-01-05). "16 Sick Day Delivery Standbys to Order in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2022-03-05. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  6. ↑ "Kenchinjiru Is the Hearty Stew You Need This Winter". Portland Monthly. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  7. ↑ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2020-02-26). "What to Know About the Mysterious New Food Hall in Southeast Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2020-04-15. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  8. ↑ Wu, Waz (2020-03-30). "Portland Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants Offering Delivery and Takeout During the COVID-19 Outbreak". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-08-21. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  9. ↑ Wu, Waz (2021-06-10). "Vegan Standby Obon Will Open a Full-Blown Restaurant Serving Japanese Curry, Onigiri, and Kenchinjiru". Eater Portland. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  10. ↑ "Explore Portland's Plant-Based Paradise for a Day". Willamette Week. 2022-10-12. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  11. ↑ Wong, Janey (2023-12-14). "Ways Portland Restaurants and Food Carts Are Showing Solidarity With Palestine". Eater Portland. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  12. ↑ ""The V Word" Showcases Interesting Stories Behind Portland's Vegan Restaurants". Willamette Week. 2024-09-11. Archived from the original on 2025-01-26. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  13. ↑ Turnquist, Kristi (2024-09-20). "Documentary series on Portland vegan restaurants aims to go beyond 'preachy' stereotypes". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2025-02-22. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  14. ↑ "Inaugural Veganizer Asian Market Debuts in Portland June 1". VegOut. Archived from the original on 2025-05-14. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  15. ↑ Bigg, Margot. "Vegan Food Near Me: The Best International, Vegan Cuisine in Portland". VegNews. Archived from the original on 2025-11-11. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  16. ↑ Wu, Waz (2020-02-19). "Where to Find Portland's Most Comforting Vegan Noodle Soups". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-10-23. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  17. ↑ Wong, Janey (2023-01-23). "The Best Japanese Food in Portland and Beyond". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  18. ↑ Sloan, Anastasia (2015-09-15). "The 19 Most Outstanding Vegan Restaurants in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2025-06-01. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  19. ↑ Bicchieri, Paolo (2022-03-08). "The Best Restaurants for Lunch in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2024-07-27. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  20. ↑ "Where to Find the Best Vegan Food in Portland". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2025-02-13. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
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