"The new location on NW 23rd started its first service on February 12th, while finishing touches to the space - including a custom walnut sign and additional tables - are expected to be completed soon, before a formal grand opening, the date for which has not yet been announced. The full ramen menu is already available, while the cocktail menu and some interior finishes are expected to roll out in the next two weeks."
"Owner Bobby Greenup says the expansion was made possible after building a strong enough team at the original shop to support two locations, so that they wouldn't compromise their standards running both."
"Baka Umai is also known for ramen specials that showcase influences from other countries. Past one-offs have included Jamaican oxtail ramen with pickled mango, a lamb vindaloo-influenced bowl, and a puttanesca-style mazemen, or dipping ramen. These experimental bowls are produced in very small batches - typically fewer than 20 portions - and tend to sell out the day they're introduced."
Baka Umai, a Portland ramen specialist known for intensely spicy bowls, has opened a second location called the Ramen Den in Northwest Portland on NW 23rd Avenue, beginning service on February 12th. The expansion was made possible by building a strong team at the original Hawthorne location to support both restaurants without compromising quality standards. The Hawthorne shop now functions as a commissary kitchen, producing broth, noodles, and prep for both locations. The new Ramen Den offers the full ramen menu immediately, with cocktails and interior finishes rolling out within two weeks. The new location features more beer on tap and cocktails compared to the original shop, capitalizing on Northwest Portland's reputation as a dining destination.
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