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    4.6 (102 reviews)
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    Jason V.

    There's no missing or mistaking the delicious aroma of Breaking Buns as you pull up to the parking lot. Even if there were more than the pair of food carts that are already present, you would be able to identify this cart by scent alone immediately, and be explicably drawn to it, like being caught in a tractor beam! Between the two of us, we ordered three Pork Belly Bao, and two each of the Szechuan Cow Bao and the Braised Beef Tonkatsu Bao, to get a good feel for multiple dishes, not realizing how incredibly filling they are, meaning our lunch order also became our dinner! But no complaints were heard from us either time, as we enjoyed every single bite! No wonder there aren't many other carts at this little pod; they've probably all been put out of business, or had to move elsewhere, thanks to Breaking Buns' aromatic ascendancy, and surprisingly affordable pricing. You'd be hard-pressed to find a cheaper, more filling, and more delicious meal anywhere in P-town! It may be a little out of the way for us, but I guarantee my wife and I will be returning here in the future. Very recommended!

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    Tannu S.

    Good food, and humble service. I had been cravings for these from a while and this is the only place in Portland I could find them. I am so glad they opened up here. The Asian flavors, the refreshing slaw, the pillowy Bao and the generous portions, all worth a trip. I would call them to make sure they are open next-time, but it's totally worth the trip. If you are in the area, don't forget to stop for them.

    Braised tonkotsu beef and pork belly
    Steven N.

    The HIGHS - We ordered the Baos and they came out fresh and made to order! - Baos themselves were HUGE, soft, and fluffy - You could tell the meat was very well braised over a several hours since it was nicely marinated - Loved the side of Asian fusion coleslaw, much better than your typical American coleslaw. I enjoyed the green onions and the tangy sauce complemented the meat in the baos. - Service about 10-15 mins, very reasonable wait - ~$12 for 3 baos which I think is also reasonable The MIDS - Braised meat was a little too salty for my taste - The pork belly bao absorbed a little too much of the sauce and sort of fell apart in the middle - Seating area and tables was a little barren given its remote location, but was quiet and had plenty of parking. We opted to eat in our car instead. CONCLUSION I loved the baos and would come back to try the other flavors! There is ALOT of variety to try from. Everything was fresh and made to order. There aren't many places around portland where you can get a big bao like this for the price.

    Kent H.

    Overall - Enjoyed the experience and would recommend, although the location feels a bit hidden with limited parking. Location - Breaking Buns can be easy to miss as it's in a gravel parking lot with a few other food carts and a small little market next to it. There are a few parking spots up front with plenty of sitting space with some covered spots. Service - They were fairly quick but I wouldn't say it's was the most friendly or rude which I honestly appreciate sometimes. Food - We ordered the BBQ Pork Rodeo Bao and it was packed full of flavor, in particular strong on mushrooms in a fluffy bun - recommend eating it over a plate because the bun can rip at the bottom. I added the cold slaw on top for that extra crunch too!

    Kayla T.

    located with other food carts, the food cart pod was located in an awkward location. there was a small gravel parking lot right next to the breaking buns food cart. outside seating available, probably nicer to sit at on warmer sunny day! we ordered 6 buns, 3 of each of the following, braised beef tonkatsu bao & pork belly bao. both came out hot and with a side of coleslaw. the wait time between ordering and receiving our food was decent, as it was made to order. the braised beef tonkatsu bao was packing with flavor, you can tell the beef was soaked up with flavor, and as you ate it, the beef would easily tear with each bite. however, the longer you ate the bao, the saltier the bao tasted - to the point it kinda hurts your mouth if you dont cleanse your palate. it was nice to have the coleslaw there to reset the palate - it tasted more like a choppy asian salad than coleslaw which i enjoyed more than i thought. i had the pork belly bao after the braised beef tonkatsu bao and it the flavor was a bit underwhelming (probably because the braised beef tonkatsu had a stronger flavor profile). there was more pork belly than mushroom in the filling, filling was soaked in sauce, which i dont mind for the most part. however, the sauce soaked into the bun and fell apart as i was eating it (ended up having to use chopsticks to eat the rest). the filling both had somewhat of a mushy texture and with the bao bun soaked in sauce, the bun overall had a mushy texture as you ate it. i find myself enjoying the food overall and look forward to trying other flavors of bao buns when im in the area next!

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    Kim R.

    Fabulous bao! We tried the rodeo pork, Philly cheesesteak, and orange chicken. They were all explosions of flavor surrounded by pillowy bun goodness. We both liked the pork tops of the three, but again, all great. Can't wait to return to try the rest!

    From left to right: Spicy Shrimp, Rodeo, Spicy Shrimp
    Andy H.

    We ordered the Chicken Philly, Rodeo and Spicy Shrimp Bak. Their combinations are inventive but the execution is lacking. The bao would soak most of the sauce and you can notice that the proteins were not seasoned. The shrimp in particular was very plain. Our favorite was the Rodeo which had crispy onion and the sauce coated everyday. Service was nice and plenty of parking near the food cart.

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    Kareem A.

    The buns were delicious! I think the noodles benefited from some extra sides of hot sauce and sweet chili but it lasted me and my wife 3 days. Epic portion, and the folks running the carts were kind. Definitely felt out of the way and dark by the cart. I would say it's still worth making the trip to try the buns!

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    Forrest M.

    The true hidden gem of the Reed Neighborhood. Absolutely will blow your socks off. Phenomenal food, friendly staff, and proper service. The vibe here is immaculate every time I stop by as well!

    Ian M.

    The food is always delicious! My favorite thing to order is the Szechuan beef it is so yummy. Their services is always fast and accommodating. It's a gravel parking lot with some outside benches for a bite to eat in the sun with friendly workers who have remembered us by first name basis now lol!

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    Chef was delightful! Service was 100% location perfect for my hotel! And loved the patio!

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    Got the pork belly baos, very good! Napa salad is refreshing! Would go again and try something different next.

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    Great food and a nice little food truck! The shrimp bao are my favorite item on the menu.

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    Duck House Chinese Restaurant

    3.9(1.2k reviews)
    2.8 miDowntown, Southwest Portland
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    Duck House is absolutely incredible! Let me start by saying…read moreChinese food is usually not my first choice when dining out, but this place completely changed my mind. Every dish we ordered was off-the-charts delicious. We had: * Garlic dry green beans * Szechuan Dan Dan noodles * Beef dry pot * Pork soup dumplings I wouldn't change a single thing--everything was perfectly seasoned, full of flavor, and served fresh and hot. The service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting, great for a relaxed night out. If you're even thinking about trying this place, stop thinking and just go. Duck House is now officially at the top of my dining list!

    Came here on a Friday night, and I was pretty disappointed by the quality of the food…read more We got Mandarin Crispy Chicken and Chicken Fried Rice. The fried rice's flavor was pretty muted..I prefer a little saltiness in my fried rice and it honestly had barely any salt? It tasted like plain rice with a little soy sauce and maybe oil flavor? Just not very aromantic in general.. I disliked the Mandarin Crispy Chicken the most as I had an issue with the breading. It was very thick and each bite felt more breading than chicken..The flavor of the sauce was good but with how thick the breading was, the inside of the chicken had no flavor at all once I bit in.. Perhaps we ordered the wrong items, but I don't think I'll be back to try any others at least for now. It was a Friday night so it was busy but I'll say service was good and we had a minimal wait time!

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    4.4(108 reviews)
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    Sichuan Taste was a perfect pit stop on a road trip from the South Bay up to Seattle. We rolled…read morethrough Portland and stopped for a few plates, and everything punched way above a typical highway stop. The smashed cucumber salad was super refreshing -- lots of garlic, crunchy, and exactly what you want after hours in the car. The green onion pancakes came out crispy and satisfying, but my favorite was the wood ear mushroom. They did something to it that made it insanely umami and savory, like a dish you keep thinking about later. The fried rice was solid and full of flavor, and you could tell the kitchen cared. The dining room was pretty empty when we went, so maybe it's newer or underrated, which feels unfair because the food deserves more people. Parking around there is kind of a hassle and the neighborhood isn't the prettiest, but this is a definite stop for me next time I'm in Portland.

    Shoutout to everyone still working on Thanksgiving Day! Because of hardworking folks like you,…read morepeople who don't celebrate holidays like me can still eat out. I'm super grateful. Before coming, I did my homework and checked reviews on Chinese review website. The opinions were kinda extreme, some said it was terrible, others said it was amazing. Since it was only a 1 minute walk from my hotel and actually open on Thanksgiving, I went for it. I ordered jalapeño beef 小炒牛肉, veggie chow mein 蔬菜炒面, and string beans 干煸四季豆. The beef came out first, and the first bite surprised me. It didn't taste like the jalapeño beef from other Sichuan restaurants. It tasted exactly like Cantonese beef with gailan, but with green bell peppers instead. Instead of tingly spicy, it had a subtle sweetness. If you're Cantonese, you probably know exactly what I mean. The veggie chow mein was good and reminded me of late night street noodles in Guangzhou, and it also had a slightly sweet touch. The string beans were good too, and didn't have any sweetness. There was some savory minced pork in it. If you're not a strict vegetarian and don't mind a little meat in the dish as long as you only eat the veggie part, go for this one, it was flavorful. While having dinner, I overheard Cantonese in the kitchen between the chef and staff, and ahhh, that explains why I tasted the Cantonese flavor in my dishes! It also explains the two types of extreme reviews. So let me be honest, if you come here expecting the Sichuan/Hu'nan version of stir-fried beef with a strong spicy profile, you might be disappointed. But for me, it was honestly a lucky hit. I did see some Sichuan spicy dishes on the menu, but I didn't order them, so I can't say if they're authentic. But based on what I ordered tonight, I was happy with everything.

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    Xin Ding Dumpling House

    4.2(385 reviews)
    3.2 miOld Town - Chinatown, Southwest Portland
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    On a drizzly March Sunday in Downtown Portland After seeing the gorgeous Cherry tree blossoms along…read morethe Willamette river, we stopped in at Xin Ding on SW 2nd Avenue. The place was full of hungry locals and tourists but was uncustomarily quiet and calm. From the hostess that seated us, to the waitress and servers, all staff and management were extremely polite, positive and helpful. We were starving. So we ordered 3 entrees and side of Dry-fried String beans. The Green Beans were cooked perfectly and the serving size was generous! One of our new favorites is the Mongolian Chicken. Is not a spicy Chinese food dish but the moist chicken and seasonings produced a yummy & comfort food level dish! As usual, the lightly battered & deveined Butterfly prepared Salt & Pepper Shrimp was mouthwatering, with every bite. As the last entree to be served. The ten Chicken & Vegetable Dumplings were fresh and flavorful. Needless to say, with only 2 patrons eating lunch with 3 heaping entrees plus Dry-fried String beans and white rice - we took home 2 more meals worth of Chinese food leftovers. Definitely dine in at this Old Town location or order To Go!

    On the way back from going to see the first cherry blossoms of the year, we decided to stop by this…read morerestaurant. The atmosphere was great, and the staff were very kind, table and plates are clean. We ordered four dishes, and everything was served steamy hot and was absolutely delicious. There were also other items on the menu that we'd like to try, so I'm sure we'll be coming back again. The price was a little on the pricey side, perhaps? But it was much much better than "Din Tai Fung" by far. It's worth it! The only negative thing is that the restroom in this restaurant was unusually dirty. If they could improve just that, it would be a perfect 5!

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    Northern Flavors

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    2.9 miDowntown, Southwest Portland

    We ordered delivery so I cannot speak to the friendliness of the staff or the cleanliness of the…read morerestaurant. We ordered the sesame chicken, zhajiang noodle homemade hand pulled wide noodles, chicken fried rice and xiao long bao. The food was ready and delivered on time. The sesame chicken was still crispy with a sticky sweet sauce. Good flavor and a good amount of chicken. The zhajiang with homemade noodles was really the highlight and huge. The noodles were amazing and the sauce had great flavor. The chicken fried rice was good with a large amount of chicken. The bao were good and pretty standard. We'd definitely return.

    I'm a little surprised a new Chinese eatery would open two doors from a large popular Chinese…read morerestaurant and a few blocks from an even more popular one, but I guess there's enough demand to go around. - Dan Dan noodles with Bok choy: very good, the portion ample. - Chili Wontons: one of their better dishes, not too far a cry from those at the Duck House. - Popcorn Chicken, liked, but didn't love it, but you do get a very generous portion. - Hand pulled stretch noodles: good and chewy, wish they would cut them...I actually prefer their regular noodles - Scallion pancake: above average - Xiao Long Bao: meh Street parking is tough in this part of town, but there's a huge parking structure nearby. Prices are budget friendly given the portions. I appreciated that owner checked on us, he was very nice

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    Street Wok

    4.6(118 reviews)
    1.7 miSouth Portland, Southwest Portland
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    Street Wok has become my favorite Chinese restaurant in the Portland Area. There is one huge…read morereason, they use significantly less oil in their dishes but still use quality ingredients where the flavor stands out without the oil. Typically at most Chinese restaurants, especially fried dishes, you'll see a pool of oil at the bottom of the dish. This is not the case here, and their sauces also keep their oil usage to the minimum. The food doesn't feel as heavy, and they nail most of their Szechuan flavors well. Their service is always fast and friendly. There is a gentleman in glasses that is always happy to serve and answer your questions. He is always happy to pack your food for you to go if you have leftovers as well, which is a lovely gesture. They have very cute decorations inside, from lucky cats with fortune cookies in their mouths, or a painted wall with a Panda cooking delicious food. I'd steer clear from their soup dishes, most of them lack flavor. I highly recommend their Chopped Pepper Fish and their Jade Tofu items though. Very flavorful and not very heavy! Plenty of parking is available which is lovely for eating in Portland, do not let this spot be missed if you've never tried it!

    I had some really tasty Chinese food at Street Wok. We…read moreordered the mala fish soup and the numbing mala spice was on point. We ordered it with no additional requests, but the owner let us know that we could adjust it to be milder or more intense depending on our preference. We also tried the spicy fried chicken. The seasoning was flavorful,l and the chicken was juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. The bok choy was nicely cooked with the right amount of garlic. The portion sizes were generous for the price. I'm not very good with extremely spicy food, so I ended up drinking a lot of water. The staff kept coming by to refill my glass without me even asking, which I really appreciated. Everyone was very friendly. The restaurant itself is casual, bright, and spacious.

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    4.5(130 reviews)
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    Silk Road is sick -- honestly, that's the headline. It's one of those places that doesn't really…read moreneed a long explanation because the vibe hits you the second you walk in. The food is genuinely excellent, way above what most people would consider "bar food." Calling it a bar almost feels wrong anyway. It's much closer to a lounge -- or better yet, someone's very cool living room that just happens to serve great food and drinks. The space is intimate, low-lit, and comfortable in a way that makes you want to settle in and stay a while rather than rotate out for the next group. Drinks are fun, creative, and clearly made with intention. Prices are on the higher side, but that's city dining -- and here it actually feels justified. You're paying for the atmosphere as much as what's in the glass, and in this case the atmosphere delivers. Overall, the ambience is very intimate, relaxed, and just plain cool. It's the kind of spot that invites repeat visits, and I've found myself going back time and time again without getting tired of it.

    Looking for a late night spot with a date after a show or event? This is pretty solid! Dark,…read morebougie, lounge vibes with some pretty good Chinese food! I couldn't see it very well, but it was delicious! We got a table, but you order at the bar...so maybe sit at the bar. Dumplings and their sauce were the star! Highly recommended! General Tso Chicken pretty good! Portions small with higher price, which matches the spot. I would come again!

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