Explore offerings from Obon Shokudo on 720 SE Grand Ave in Portland, with popular food specials, onigiri, salads, and teppanyaki available at this location.
Menu
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food specials
katsu burger
$17.00
our tofu katsu on seasoned brown rice bun. toppings include local meyer lemon-kale slaw, & house special sauce. comes with choice of market or potato side salad.
okayu special (NOT GF unless specified)
$12.00
**kakiage recipe has changed, now gluten-FULL. select GF option below, if desired** brown rice japanese congee, shio koji-glazed shiitakes, umeboshi, roasted japanese sweet potato, fried tofu, scallions & kakiage (cooked in the same oil as our gluten-FULL items).
golden cayenne w/ kenzanji miso onigiri
$4.00
sprouted brown rice. inside: house tofu misozuke. outside: golden cayennes long-pickled in kenzanji miso (made w/ soy, barley & brown rice). all wrapped in nori. add a sesame side salad for $3 or make it unseemly (deep fried!!) for $3 more.
ice queen paletas
$4.50
teaming up with one of our local favorites to serve their tasty frozen pops!
3-chili kanzuri sauce (to go)
$10.00
Habaneros, fresnos, serranos, yuzu, buddha’s hand & shio koji. Ask us for some, to give it a shot before you decide to take a bottle home.
dog sushi
$0.00
free for dogs! but we’d love it if you posted a picture of your pupper somewhere on social media & tagged us. the recipe is simplicity at its best, with just 2 ingredients: sprouted brown rice & nori.
onigiri
aleppo pepper w/ barley & lentil miso
$4.00
sprouted brown rice. inside: smoked house tofu misozuke. outside: toasted housemade purple barley/lentil miso blended with aleppo peppers. all wrapped in nori. add a sesame side salad for $2 or make it unseemly (deep fried!!) for $3 more.
buddha's hand w/ hominy miso onigiri
$4.00
GF sprouted brown rice. inside: smoked house tofu misozuke. outside: toasted housemade brown rice & hominy miso blended w/ buddha’s hand citrus. wrapped w/ nori. add a sesame side salad or make it unseemly (deep fried!!) for $3 more.
ginger pistachio miso onigiri
$4.00
GF sprouted brown rice. inside: house tofu misozuke. outside: toasted housemade brown rice & pistachio miso blended w/ ginger. wrapped w/ nori. add a sesame side salad or make it unseemly (deep fried!!) for $3 more.
garlic w/ white miso onigiri
$4.00
GF sprouted brown rice. inside: house tofu misozuke. outside: toasted housemade brown rice & soy miso blended w/ garlic. wrapped w/ nori. add a sesame side salad or make it unseemly (deep fried!!) for $3 more.
nukazuke pickled ginger-carrot onigiri
$4.00
GF sprouted brown rice mixed w/ ginger & carrot pickled in a traditional rice bran bed. inside: smoked house tofu misozuke. outside wrapped in nori. add a sesame side salad or make it unseemly (deep fried!!) for $3 more.
onion-nutmeg w/ hutterite bean and barley miso onigiri
$4.00
sprouted brown rice. inside: house smoked tofu misozuke. outside: toasted housemade hutterite bean and barley miso blended w/ caramelized onions & nutmeg. wrapped w/ nori. add a sesame side salad or make it unseemly (deep fried!!) for $3 more.
yuzu w/ pumpkin seed miso onigiri
$4.00
GF sprouted brown rice. inside: house tofu misozuke. outside: toasted housemade brown rice & pumpkin seed miso blended with organic yuzu zest. all wrapped in nori. add a sesame side salad or make it unseemly (deep fried!!) for $3 more.
golden cayenne w/ kenzanji miso onigiri
$4.00
sprouted brown rice. inside: house tofu misozuke. outside: golden cayennes long-pickled in kenzanji miso (made w/ soy, barley & brown rice). all wrapped in nori. add a sesame side salad for $3 or make it unseemly (deep fried!!) for $3 more.
salads
potato salad
$6.00
market salad
$4.00 - $7.00
GF seasonal mix from local farmers, topped with goodies & sesame dressing. let us know if you'd prefer dill dressing.
udon salad
$16.00
freshly made & cooked udon chilled & coated with sesame dressing, buried in a seasonal salad mix. served with fried tofu & some bites of kakiage. more dressing, sesame seeds & shichimi to finish. note: the kakiage fritters are now made w/ wheat flour (it's better). if you'd like to have it the old way (gf), select below.
teppanyaki
okonomiyaki
$15.00 - $16.00
can take up to 1/2 hour to be made. cabbage and onion pancake with fried tofu. choices are ginger-pickled beet or our early-summer special house kimchi w/ scallions. both are topped with house tonkatsu sauce, veganaise, house furikake and shichimi.
agemono
katsu burger
$17.00
our tofu katsu on seasoned brown rice bun. toppings include local meyer lemon-kale slaw, & house special sauce. comes with choice of market or potato side salad.
tofu katsu
$7.00
ota family tofu marinated in soy/sesame/ginger mixture. with tonkatsu (default) or dill dressing.
kakiage (choose GF option if desired)
$6.00
**we changed our recipe recently to use wheat flour** savory fritters comprised of onions, cabbage, and other seasonal ingredients, sesame dressing, shichimi. add a side salad for $3 more.
curried korokke
$6.00
kabocha pumpkin, when in season, japanese sweet potatoes otherwise. plus raisins, curry spices, panko. tamarind sauce. add a sesame dressed (if you'd prefer dill, specify below) side salad for $3.
giant tater tots
$6.00
3 panko encrusted, herbed mashed potatoes. creamy dill sauce. add a sesame side salad for $3 more.
soups & noodles
okayu special (NOT GF unless specified)
$12.00
**kakiage recipe has changed, now gluten-FULL. select GF option below, if desired** brown rice japanese congee, shio koji-glazed shiitakes, umeboshi, roasted japanese sweet potato, fried tofu, scallions & kakiage (cooked in the same oil as our gluten-FULL items).
curry udon
$17.00
handmade udon noodles w/ our house curry & a bit of shiitake dashi, topped w/ kakiage, fried tofu & scallions. note: the kakiage fritters are now made w/ wheat flour (it's better). if you'd like to have it the old way (gf), select below.
tempura udon
$16.00
our handmade noodles in a soy-mushroom broth with fried tofu, scallions & kakiage. note: the kakiage fritters are now made w/ wheat flour (it's better). if you'd like to have it the old way (gf), select below.
udon salad
$16.00
freshly made & cooked udon chilled & coated with sesame dressing, buried in a seasonal salad mix. served with fried tofu & some bites of kakiage. more dressing, sesame seeds & shichimi to finish. note: the kakiage fritters are now made w/ wheat flour (it's better). if you'd like to have it the old way (gf), select below.
house curry w/ tofu katsu meal set. includes house tonkatsu sauce, sprouted brown rice, house pickles & side salad.
curry
$15.00
GF our own blend of 17 herbs & spices, potatoes, shiitakes, carrots, onions & celery. served with a side of rice, salad & house pickles.
the combo (now with gluten-FULL kakiage!)
$19.00
choose two onigiri, also includes one giant tot, one curried korokke, kakiage dressed w/ sesame & a little side salad w/ sesame dressing.
4 the kidz
kids noodle soup (12 & under)
$8.00
clear mushroom soy broth with noodles and a touch of sesame oil. no add-ons please
kids onigiri (12 & under)
$3.00
Brown rice onigiri!
sides
extra sauces
$0.50 - $1.00
notes: dill dressing is sunflower seed-based | tamarind sauce is tofu-based | sesame dressing, veganaise & tonkatsu are made from scratch | ask for a bottle of our 3 chili shio koji hot sauce for the table- or buy a bottle for $10
sprouted brown rice
$4.00
GF we sprout our own rice over a three day period, makes it tasty & extra nutritious.
tsukemono
$4.00
we make a lot of different types of pickles, mostly asian-style. this is a small flight of them. **allergen warning: please notify us if you have any! we sometimes use barley or nutty miso to pickle things.**
udon refill
$3.00
we get it, sometimes you need extra noodles.
desserts
ice queen paletas
$4.50
teaming up with one of our local favorites to serve their tasty frozen pops!
drinks
ginger turmeric tonic
$6.00
cures what ails you! the only ingredients in this drink are ginger, turmeric, water, a little sugar & time. it’s fermented for at least a week, so the sweetness is mostly gone leaving behind a somewhat medicinal flavor. that’s why we call it a tonic!
la croix sparklies
$3.00
choya yuzu soda
$4.00
12oz can. for us yuzu is one of the flavors of japan, it transports us there every time we smell or taste it.
choya ume plum soda
$4.00
12oz can. refreshing, tart plum, not super sweet.
camellia grove kombucha
$6.00
camellia grove kombucha was born out of the idea that the roots of kombucha are in tea. without added sugars, flavor extracts or juices, the tea-forward flavors shine through.
rice (21+)
bunraku yamahai "forgotten spirit" junmai sake
$30.00
300ml bottle. full bodied, flavors of honeydew & nuts (it’s from saitama, humi's home prefecture!)
hakusturu chika sake
$8.00
200ml glass. subtle hints of pear, grapefruit, anise seed and dark chocolate.
genbei onikoroshi “4 eyed devil” honjozo
$13.00
180ml little bottle. hints of vanilla, caramel, toffee, popcorn
yomi "the afterlife" junmai ginjo
$11.00
250ml can. great value, melon, cherry, red berries, light cream.
fukucho "forgotten fortune" junmai
$12.00 - $72.00
4oz pour or 720ml bottle. full bodied, earthy, apricot. made using hattanso rice, a nearly extinct heirloom breed, not used for 300 years **if ordering for pick up or delivery, we can only sell the bottle size**
momokawa organic nigori
$8.00 - $35.00
4oz pour or 720ml bottle. fresh pineapple, hints of banana **if ordering for pick up or delivery, we can only sell the bottle size**
yuki tora snow tiger nigori
$10.00 - $30.00
4oz pour or 720ml bottle. vanilla cream, coconut and spice **if ordering for pick up or delivery, we can only sell the bottle size**
izumofuji yamada nishiki "50" junmai
$12.00 - $69.00
4oz pour or 720ml bottle. light, crisp, easy, pineapple. **if ordering for pick up or delivery, we can only sell the bottle size**
hops & apples (21+)
pono cuzzi companion asian style rice lager
$5.00
a perfect, crispy rice lager, compliments our entire menu. can't go wrong here! 12 oz can
kirin ichiban
$7.50
delicious japanese lager, 21.5oz tall bottle. you might want to share this one! but we won't judge if you keep it all to yourself.
pfriem hazy ipa
$5.00
a hazy ipa serving up juicy flavors of white grape and whipped citrus. pairs well with our tsukemono pickles, curry udon, katsu curry, and any of our onigiri. 12 oz can
pfriem pale ale
$5.00
pfriem pale ale is a crisp beer, with notes of passion fruit, mango, and citrus. pairs well with tofu katsu, okonomiyaki, and umeboshi onigiri. 12 oz can
tumalo dry cider
$8.00
slightly tart and perfectly dry. no added sugars here! pairs well with our udon noodle salad, curry meal, and combo. 16 oz can
grapes (21+)
domaine pelaquie rosé
$8.00 - $29.00
pick up & delivery of full bottles only. aromas of rose petals and fresh red fruits. from the southern rhône region.
lorelle pinot grigio
$6.00 - $21.00
pick up & delivery of full bottles only. very dry w/ hints of pear, stone fruit and green apple.
bohigas organic brut cava
$30.00
750ml bottle - organically grown, hand-harvested grapes. the secondary fermentation takes place in bottle like champagne. the deep and complex nose offers up a vibrant blend of apple, grapefruit, great minerality, lovely leesy tones and a topnote of dried flowers.
retail
3-chili kanzuri sauce (to go)
$10.00
Habaneros, fresnos, serranos, yuzu, buddha’s hand & shio koji. Ask us for some, to give it a shot before you decide to take a bottle home.
a nice hat
$25.00
subtle style for today’s young people. we'll have them in black pretty soon too.
Frequently Asked Questions About Obon Shokudo
Does Obon Shokudo accept reservations?
Yes, Obon Shokudo accepts reservations for dining.
What types of food does Obon Shokudo specialize in?
Obon Shokudo specializes in feel-good Japanese comfort food, including udon, misos, curry, and croquettes, using responsibly sourced ingredients.
Is the staff at Obon Shokudo fully vaccinated?
Yes, the staff at Obon Shokudo are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
What are the hours of operation for Obon Shokudo?
Obon Shokudo is open Monday, Wednesday through Sunday from 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM, and is closed on Tuesdays.
Does Obon Shokudo offer pickup and delivery services?
Obon Shokudo accepts American Express, Apple Pay, cash, check, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, travelers checks, and Visa.
Where is Obon Shokudo located?
Obon Shokudo is located at 720 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214, in the Buckman neighborhood.
Are there any cocktail bars near Obon Shokudo where I can go after my meal?
Yes, nearby cocktail bars include Lulu and Lantern, both great places to enjoy drinks after dining at Obon Shokudo.
Can I visit a bookstore near Obon Shokudo before or after dining?
Yes, Literary Arts and Mother Foucault's Bookshop are nearby bookstores you can visit near Obon Shokudo.
Are there other restaurants near Obon Shokudo where I can explore different cuisines?
Near Obon Shokudo, you can find Kachinka, a Russian restaurant, and Stevens Italiano, an American restaurant, offering diverse dining options.
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