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Ronin closing cart; brick and mortar ahead

Next up for Ronin: a move to a brick-and-mortar location at Century Center on Bend’s westside

Nicole VulcanSeptember 25, 2019June 13, 2024

Ronin, the Japanese/sushi cart that has been a winner in the Source’s Best of Central Oregon contest on multiple occasions, is closing its cart. Fans of the cart, currently located at The Bite in Tumalo, have through Monday, Sept. 30 to enjoy the wares in its current location. Next up for Ronin: a move to […]

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Now Open: Miyagi Ramen

After months of waiting (somewhat) patiently, Miyagi Ramen is now open at the Box Factory in Old Bend.

Keely DamaraJuly 3, 2019March 4, 2025

After months of waiting (somewhat) patiently, Miyagi Ramen is now open at the Box Factory in Old Bend. On July 1, the restaurant masterminds behind the Bos Taurus steakhouse opened their doors to the public. That followed weeks of teasing ramen lovers with tantalizing kitchen test photos via Instagram. The menu is small, but packs […]

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Teriyaki Madness Opens

Lisa SipeMarch 13, 2019June 29, 2024

When you broil or grill foods with a glaze of mirin, soy sauce and sugar, you get a Japanese favorite, teriyaki. To satisfy your teriyaki cravings Teriyaki Madness is now open off of Highway 20 and 27th Ave. The fast-casual chain restaurant features a Seattle teriyaki menu prepared with all natural ingredients. Teriyaki Madness 2680 […]

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Japanese Pizza is Here

Shibumi’s dishes Osaka soul food

Lisa SipeFebruary 28, 2018May 18, 2025

Shibumi Tatsuta was born in Japan, his mother an American model and his father a Japanese DJ known for bringing popping—a funk style of street dance—to Osaka. Shibumi, which roughly translates to “old school cool and beautiful,” was named after the book, “Shibumi,” a thriller written by Rodney William Whitaker. When he was four he […]

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Steak Me Home Tonight

Okawa is a hibachi-ball

Jared RasicOctober 19, 2016May 12, 2025

Okawa Steak House and Sushi doesn’t just sling good food; they give you a show on top of it. The restaurant on Third Street is modeled after the Benihana-style restaurants, which are in turn based on the Teppenyaki style of Japanese cuisine involving fireballs exploding, onion volcanoes, food flying toward your mouth and the chef […]

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