Turning an old club/lounge into a kids' play zone?? Heck yes! What a brilliant idea to transform such a huge venue that would've probably rotted here in pdx, into something fun for families.
My son absolutely loved it. Since they're still fairly new, there weren't many visitors on a Sunday afternoon...so he basically had the whole place to himself! For two hours, he ran around the soft play area&tried climbing the little jungle gym.
Meanwhile, mom and dad got to enjoy some pretty good Chinese food while watching him play. Honestly, if they simply advertised themselves as a Chinese restaurant with a kids' play area, I think this place would blow up. I know so many moms in Portland who are always looking for somewhere to eat, especially during our rainy season, where the kids can play and the parents can actually sit down and chat. This place checks every box.
Service was great too. Super friendly and welcoming! The lady working behind the bar (yes, the bar is still intact!) was incredibly sweet and attentive, and the owner/chef even came out to chat with us, curious how we had discovered the spot. He mentioned they're still adding more features and final touches, but even as it is now, it's such a gem.
It cost $10 for our son to play, which felt totally worth it. Two hours was plenty of time... though we probably would have stayed longer if not for the 2-hour street parking limit.
For food, we ordered the combination plate with Kung Pao chicken, broccoli beef, fried shrimp, and steamed rice. Everything was tasty, no complaints at all. They also offer shaved ice, Italian sodas, and a kids' menu with classics like nuggets and fries (always a win for picky eaters).
Oh and they do birthday parties and even karaoke for all ages! They host different events too, which you can find on their Instagram (that's actually how I discovered them).
All in all, this place is such a creative, fun, and family-friendly idea. I'll definitely be back, and I can't wait to see how it grows! read more