Afuri shutters Old Town Portland restaurant, cites decline in foot traffic

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Tokyo-born restaurant chain that has helped define Portland’s ramen scene has shut down its Old Town eatery.

Afuri permanently shuttered its shop on 50 SW 3rd Ave., referred to as the Kara Kurenai location, on Jan. 8. According to a social media post, the decision to shutter the restaurant was made after much consideration.

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“This decision was not made lightly...