Obon Shokudo Menu

Welcome to Obon Shokudo, a delightful vegan restaurant nestled in Portland, Oregon. Here, you’ll experience a reimagined take on Japanese cuisine that captivates the palate with every bite. The menu showcases a variety of dishes that highlight seasonal ingredients and innovative recipes.

• Agemono: Indulge in the crispy tofu katsu or savory kakiage fritters, both expertly seasoned and bursting with flavor.
• Kids Menu: Simple yet satisfying options like clear mushroom soy noodle soup and brown rice onigiri cater to younger diners.
• Desserts: Don't miss the refreshing ice queen paletas, a perfect finale to your meal.

Obon Shokudo excels in crafting dishes that delight and nourish, making it a must-visit for vegans or anyone looking for delicious comfort food. With attentive service and a cozy atmosphere, your dining experience is sure to be memorable.

food specials

• okayu special (NOT GF unless specified)

  **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 glu...

  US$12.00

• 3-chili kanzuri sauce (to go)

  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.

  US$10.00

• dog sushi

  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.

  US$0.00

onigiri

• aleppo pepper w/ barley & lentil miso

  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.

  US$4.00

• buddha's hand w/ hominy miso onigiri

  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.

  US$4.00

• ginger pistachio miso onigiri

  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.

  US$4.00

• garlic w/ white miso onigiri

  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.

  US$4.00

• nukazuke pickled ginger-carrot onigiri

  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.

  US$4.00

• onion-nutmeg w/ hutterite bean and barley miso onigiri

  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.

  US$4.00

• yuzu w/ pumpkin seed miso onigiri

  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.

  US$4.00

• golden cayenne w/ kenzanji miso onigiri

  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.

  US$4.00

salads

• potato salad

  US$6.00

• market salad

  GF seasonal mix from local farmers, topped with goodies & sesame dressing. let us know if you'd prefer dill dressing.

• udon salad

  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 fl...

  US$16.00

teppanyaki

• okonomiyaki

  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

• tofu katsu

  ota family tofu marinated in soy/sesame/ginger mixture. with tonkatsu (default) or dill dressing.

  US$7.00

• kakiage (choose GF option if desired)

  **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.

  US$6.00

• curried korokke

  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.

  US$6.00

• giant tater tots

  3 panko encrusted, herbed mashed potatoes. creamy dill sauce. add a sesame side salad for $3 more.

  US$6.00

soups & noodles

• okayu special (NOT GF unless specified)

  **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 glu...

  US$12.00

• curry udon

  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.

  US$17.00

• tempura udon

  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.

  US$16.00

• udon salad

  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 fl...

  US$16.00

• kenchinjiru

  GF ginger/miso stew, shiitakes, leeks, seasonal root vegetables, greens, tofu, toasted sesame oil & shichimi

bento & curry

• katsu curry

  house curry w/ tofu katsu meal set. includes house tonkatsu sauce, sprouted brown rice, house pickles & side salad.

  US$18.00

• curry

  GF our own blend of 17 herbs & spices, potatoes, shiitakes, carrots, onions & celery. served with a side of rice, salad & house pickles.

  US$15.00

• the combo (now with gluten-FULL kakiage!)

  choose two onigiri, also includes one giant tot, one curried korokke, kakiage dressed w/ sesame & a little side salad w/ sesame dressing.

  US$19.00

4 the kidz

• kids noodle soup (12 & under)

  clear mushroom soy broth with noodles and a touch of sesame oil. no add-ons please

  US$8.00

• kids onigiri (12 & under)

  Brown rice onigiri!

  US$3.00

sides

• extra sauces

  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

  GF we sprout our own rice over a three day period, makes it tasty & extra nutritious.

  US$4.00

• tsukemono

  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.**

  US$4.00

• udon refill

  we get it, sometimes you need extra noodles.

  US$3.00

desserts

• ice queen paletas

  teaming up with one of our local favorites to serve their tasty frozen pops!

  US$4.50

drinks

• ginger turmeric tonic

  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!

  US$6.00

• la croix sparklies

  US$3.00

• choya yuzu soda

  12oz can. for us yuzu is one of the flavors of japan, it transports us there every time we smell or taste it.

  US$4.00

• choya ume plum soda

  12oz can. refreshing, tart plum, not super sweet.

  US$4.00

• camellia grove kombucha

  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.

  US$6.00

rice (21+)

• bunraku yamahai "forgotten spirit" junmai sake

  300ml bottle. full bodied, flavors of honeydew & nuts (it’s from saitama, humi's home prefecture!)

  US$30.00

• hakusturu chika sake

  200ml glass. subtle hints of pear, grapefruit, anise seed and dark chocolate.

  US$8.00

• genbei onikoroshi “4 eyed devil” honjozo

  180ml little bottle. hints of vanilla, caramel, toffee, popcorn

  US$13.00

• yomi "the afterlife" junmai ginjo

  250ml can. great value, melon, cherry, red berries, light cream.

  US$11.00

• fukucho "forgotten fortune" junmai

  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

  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

  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

  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

  a perfect, crispy rice lager, compliments our entire menu. can't go wrong here! 12 oz can

  US$5.00

• kirin ichiban

  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.

  US$7.50

• pfriem hazy ipa

  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

  US$5.00

• pfriem pale ale

  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

  US$5.00

• tumalo dry cider

  slightly tart and perfectly dry. no added sugars here! pairs well with our udon noodle salad, curry meal, and combo. 16 oz can

  US$8.00

grapes (21+)

• domaine pelaquie rosé

  pick up & delivery of full bottles only. aromas of rose petals and fresh red fruits. from the southern rhône region.

• lorelle pinot grigio

  pick up & delivery of full bottles only. very dry w/ hints of pear, stone fruit and green apple.

• bohigas organic brut cava

  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 ...

  US$30.00

retail

• 3-chili kanzuri sauce (to go)

  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.

  US$10.00

• a nice hat

  subtle style for today’s young people. we'll have them in black pretty soon too.

  US$25.00