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    Bambuza

    3.0 (385 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Veggie bowl with chicken and tofu.
    Leeza D.

    Located inside PDX Southwest Airlines terminal. I've passed this place many times and decided to give it a try. I ordered a salad with grilled chicken and tofu. The grilled chicken was very flavorful. The tofu is fried. Service was fast and I appreciated that as I was running late for my flight. Good service. Casual. Please come and create your own adventure.

    Cecilia R.

    A bit over priced but good fresh food for being in an airport. Flavor and efficiency make it worth a visit, especially for those long layovers (or delayed flights).

    Chicken pho
    Elaine T.

    The E concourse at PDX has so many delicious options to choose from that it felt like I took forever to make a choice. I'm happy I picked Bambuza. The service was polite and fast. There is seating all over the place and not the type of seating you see at most airports. I found a nice cushy chair by the windows to enjoy my pho. I love that they gave me plenty pieces of chicken and so much noodles --It was filling! And the broth stood on its own very well. If you stop by be sure to order the mango juice to go with your meal. It has the perfect level of sweetness.

    Grill Bowl menu
    Deena J.

    Great price for amount of food. I got the Lemongrass Tofu grill bowl. Hefty amount of tofu sautéed to perfection. All my veggies were crispy & crunchy. Great airport option of fresh & protein. I added hoisin mixed with sriracha provided. I would get again at this airport.

    Sandra T.

    I had tofu bang mi vegan. It was yummy and was just right for a quick lunch. The staff was fast and kind.

    Rocket shrimp
    Connie C.

    In a pinch, having take out salad rolls and rocket shrimp (shrimp wrapped in a spring roll wrapper and fried) is so good!

    David C.

    Grabbed a chicken bahn mi and iced coffee for my flight and have to say I was pleasantly surprised. Doesn't compare to the San Gabriel Valley where I'm from, but for airport food, was much better than expected.

    Jason H.

    Grabbed a pork bánh mì at Bambuza while waiting for my flight at PDX. It hit the spot--crispy baguette, savory pork, and fresh pickled veggies. No complaints about the flavor, but $15 for a bánh mì still feels steep, even for airport food. I get that airport prices are always inflated, but I couldn't help thinking about the amazing $6 bánh mìs I've had around Portland. This one was tasty, just not mind-blowing. Service was quick and the space is clean, so it's a solid option if you're in a rush and want something fresher than the usual fast food. Decent food, airport pricing--manage your expectations and you'll be fine.

    Onion Soup potato chips
    Les R.

    Grabbed a bite after I landed. Service was friendly, with an airport food court atmosphere. Banh Mi Sandwich with grilled pork, sweet & tangy pickled carrots, fresh cucumbers, cilantro, and a zesty garlic-sriracha spread on a delicious toasted baguette. I also had a bag of onion soup potato chips. The food was good and I would eat here again but the sandwich skimpy with the pork.

    Chicken banh mi
    Lilian M.

    I touched down in PDX with an empty stomach and a sandwich-shaped void. After surveying the food court, I landed on Bambuza Vietnam Kitchen and ordered the chicken bánh mì. In under five minutes, it was in my hands--quick service is always a win. The real highlight, though, was the baguette: soft enough to be easy on the mouth but with enough structural integrity to hold everything together. A refreshing change from the jaw-shredding bread some SF sandwich spots seem to pride themselves on.

    Pork Banh Mi
    Antarjot K.

    Context: Airport Fast food place The service is a bit nicer than a fast food experience and pretty fast. I had my sandwich in less than 10 minutes. The vibe is that of a typical airport. The bread was warm and flaky, there was pork, and it had pickled vegetables. You can also get jalapeños! The flavors were there, but being a fast food place wasn't a super flavorful banh mi. The pork was good, but it was not sliced and was in different shapes. I'd come here and get this again as it was pretty good for an airport and comforting. It was $14, but it was also filling.

    Bambuza Vietnam Kitchen at PDX
    Katelyn S.

    I was at Portland International Airport, and my family and I went to Bambuza. We got a Grill Bowl, and it had great flavor! It came with noodles, grilled pork, lettuce, and carrots. The pork was warm and had great savory flavor, and the veggies were fresh. The bowl also came with a slightly spicy and savory sauce, which was great over the bowl. The noodles, however, were really short as if they had been cut up, so they were kinda hard to eat. The staff were pretty friendly, our food came quickly, and the seating area was peaceful. Definitely recommend going to this place to get some quick food before your flight!

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    Wilder - Their version of deviled eggs

    Wilder

    4.3(262 reviews)
    2.6 miConcordia, Northeast Portland
    $$

    Wow! Been sleeping on this place. Everyone that worked there was a delight and seemed to work…read moreeffortlessly together. Special shout out to the kitchen staff for big multitasking energy: watching the game, closing out the place, and firing out some amazing food. Wilder's near-close happy hour offerings were both tasty and generous. Cocktails featured offerings from local distillers that yielded complex flavors but nothing that was "trying too hard" to be artisanal. Also Made my date's night that they were using polenta as a bun.

    Fiance and I decided to celebrate our 8 year anniversary at Wilder because we saw Steak Tartare on…read moretheir menu and knew we had to come try it! We walked in at about 6:30pm on a Wednesday night and was kind of greeted by one of the servers. She wasn't too friendly and seemed to be irritated that we said we'd wait for a table as opposed to sitting at the bar. Once seated, that same server came over to try to take our orders and once again seemed irritated that we weren't ready to order. Luckily, another server took over from there and we had a pleasant anniversary meal the rest of the time! Here's everything we tried: Devilish Eggs - This came with 4 deviled eggs and was just okay. The crispy bacon pieces was the best part of this dish! Steak Tartare - This was the main reason we chose this restaurant and we were definitely not disappointed! We spent our first anniversary together in Europe and had so much tartare and this really brought back some wonderful memories for us. The tartare was rich and mustardy, beef flavor was great, and it sort of just melted in your mouth. The crispy chips paired well with the tartare and I can't wait to come back and have this again! Mussels - This was a big bowl of mussels in a white wine garlic sauce with toasted baguettes. Mussels tasted fresh and garlicky with just a bit of funk from whatever cheese they grated on top. The toasted baguettes were so good dipped into that white wine broth. I wish this dish came with skinny fries but it was also so good as is. Would definitely order this again! Field Greens - I asked for this to come out with my meal but it came out about 10 minutes before the entrees came out. It was very light and refreshing. I saved half to have with my meal but most of it was wilted already by the time our mains came out. But it's okay! The fried chicken actually had a small portion of this salad on its plate. I wouldn't have ordered this had I known, so next time will skip the side salad altogether! Fried chicken - I really wanted to like this dish but alas, fried chicken breast is very hard to make juicy. I definitely prefer dark meat because that's harder to mess up. My partner enjoyed it but he doesn't mind dry chicken. The sauces were phenomenal! That mustard sauce was great and the sweet glaze was delicious! The potatoes would have been a lot better if they were smaller to get more of that crust to creamy potato ratio but still okay the way it was. My fiance cleaned this plate up! Brown Butter Cake - This cake was phenomenal! It's hard to mess anything with Brown Butter up so I had really high expectations for this and they certainly did not disappoint. The server was nice enough to throw candles on it since we were celebrating and it really ended our meal on the sweetest note! The restaurant itself is small and cozy. A bit dark and romantic. It really reminded me of the small bistros in France that we frequented while we were out there. We'll definitely be back to try other things on the menu!

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    The Cove - California Benedict

    The Cove

    4.3(502 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$$

    We came in for the Social Hour and got a table by the windows in the bar. The view across the river…read morewas perfect to watch while we ate. The duo of bartenders covering the area did an awesome job (thank you guys!). I tried a draft cider and we got an order of coconut prawns to start. Not only were the prawns delicious, the slaw they came on was soooo tasty. We both tried the social hour burgers. We got them with double patties and fries. The burgers were cooked beautifully and the seasoning really worked well. The fries were a perfect crisp golden brown and they were salted well. I got some garlic aioli, so so so good! Great service, great venue, great food!

    Stopped in for our 4th or 5th visit to celebrate my wife's birthday last Friday night April 17th…read more.. The Cove has always been a great choice in the past for special dinners/occasions. Unfortunately this time, we left very disappointed. My wife has a sensitivity to spicy foods. Upon ordering appetizers for the table, we asked if any of them (that had a spicy description on the menu) had the option to have the sauce on the side. She proceeded to ask how the scallops were and went ahead with that order. There was absolutely no description of having any spicy component on the menu nor any mention by the server. Upon her first bite of the risotto, she went into a severe coughing fit :( I tasted it and acknowledged how spicy it was. She proceeded to just eat the scallops. We were mostly done when the waiter came to check on us ... My wife asked if the dish is typically spicy. Response was "oh yes" ... It was completely lost on us why he wouldn't have mentioned that to her upon ordering knowing how she questioned the appetizers. His offer at this point was a new meal .. which was nice but we were mostly done. There really wasn't much in the way of sincerity beyond that. It seems the right thing to have done was offer my wife (celebrating her birthday) who didn't enjoy her meal ... maybe a comp'd drink or maybe a dessert (no acknowledgment of her birthday at all. When you spend north of $300 ... Disappointing to say the least. Upon leaving, I decided to just express my concern to the hostess and suggested adding the spice level of this specific entree to the menu. I reaffirmed my wife didn't get to fully enjoy her meal. I received a lukewarm "thanks for letting us know." The worst part of the whole experience was a manager/owner type was a few steps behind her, made eye contact and was fully aware i had an issue and made absolutely no attempt to come over and address the complaint. I no longer blame the waiter for his lack of concern knowing it flows from the top. We all go out and spend top dollar at nice restaurants for good food but also, for service and the experience. The restaurant has been opened awhile and maybe is established enough where this isn't as much of a priority as it was early on. In contrast, we went out the night before to a more established fave restaurant of ours in Portland (Ava Genes). Had an incredible meal, incredible experience, and uber attentive service. They even went the extra mile and made a big deal that we chose them to celebrate. Ended our evening with a simple complimentary scoop of gelato/candle. It was a nice touch. Certainly didn't mind spending the $$$ for that evening. I wouldn't dissuade anyone from trying The Cove if they've never been (I'm hopeful they just had a bad night) ... but there are so many good choices out there, it will most certainly make us think twice before going back.

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    Gnocchi dish, very good!

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    Escape Lounge - Lobby

    Escape Lounge

    4.3(62 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Surprisingly large, and uncrowded at the Portland airport, the Escape Lounge provided a…read morecomplementary place to eat/drink while we waited for our flight back to Los Angeles. I wasn't expecting much, and was pleasantly surprised by the food, drink, and especially the friendly and helpful employees of the lounge. My wife, her mom, and I came to the Escape lounge in Concourse D on a Saturday, and were greeted by a super friendly and chipper attendant who checked us in. There are many ways to gain entry, two of which I had privileges: via Priority Pass (provided by Chase Sapphire Reserve) and via American Express access (provided by the AMEX Delta Reserve if flying on a Delta flight). Unlike the nearby Delta Skyclub, one can enter even if on a Delta Basic ticket. It was easier using Priority Pass since those come with 2 additional guests, but did confirm that if there are capacity constraints, the AMEX guests would get priority. Once approved, an elevator (or stairs) must be taken up to enter the lounge. Once you enter, there are complementary lockers to store your stuff. The middle of the room has a small wooden rotunda, mimicking the style of the wooden ceiling at the airport. There is a small buffet with non-traditional choices (this day it was Indian, with butter chicken and naan, and other choices like sandwiches). A nice waiter came around to ask if I wanted a drink (I obliged with a local pils), and kept coming back to refill as I finished. The beer was very good, confirming how good the local beer here is in Portland. The bathrooms are nice but small, with full coverage stalls. Some people were asking about the sleeping rooms, and were told that it's first come/first serve. As I was leaving, I noticed how relaxed I was, before heading to board the plane. It definitely had a lot to do with the niceness of the employees at the airport, especially the folks at the Escape lounge.

    I've gone here about 3 times since they've opened and while I miss Capers being apart of Priority…read morePass, I'm super excited for Escape Lounge. First off I love how large it is, I've never had to wait when trying to go here. The food is always well stocked and most of it is wholesome nutritious food with a variety of salads, dips, protein roasts, really tasty vegan food, and soup. The cookies here are fantastic. I'm not a huge cookie guy, but I can't help myself but have 2-3 every time. The staff are one of the friendliest and most attentive of any lounge staff in America. The bartenders are fantastic and are very social and can make pretty much anything I've thrown at them. Pro tip...utilize the lockers when you head up the elevators so you don't have to haul them around everywhere. Also very handy if you have to leave for any reason and don't want to haul your luggage and will return later. Also there are 2 private beds for you to take a quick nap in which is fantastic.

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