Eem in Laos/Thai means 'I'm full' and this is how I feel whenever I'm done here!…read more If I had to pick my last meal on Earth, it would be at Eem. I've been coming here for nearly 10 years, and it never disappoints! My must-orders are the White Curry with their burnt brisket 10/10, the Mushroom Fried Rice 10/10, and the Carpaccio Crudo 10/10. The white curry is unbelievably rich and savory - the burnt brisket completely makes the dish unique! I genuinely dream about it! If you're visiting Portland and only have time for one meal, this is the restaurant I'd recommend without hesitation. There are no reservations, so you'll need to put your name on the waitlist and be patient. Seating is limited, but it's 100% worth the wait! Don't skip the drinks either - they're served in the cutest mugs. Eem continues to be one of my favorite restaurants in Portland and I can't recommend it enough!

After a long wait, our party of three was finally seated at a two-person table. When we politely…read moreasked to move to a bigger table, the host advised that we can either go back to the waiting list or squeeze into the smaller table. We stayed, and while the food was absolutely delicious (the Massaman curry with lamb as well as fried chicken were absolutely delightful!), the portion sizes and the Thai iced tea beverages were smaller than expected. The service was prompt and accurate. Next time, we would take the food to go rather than endure unfriendly wait and seating arrangements. Food 5 stars Wait: 1 stars Service: 5 stars Portion sizes: 1 star Price: 3 stars Average: 3 stars, rounding up to 4 because the food tasted incredibly good.

Luc Lac is a Portland staple. If you're downtown late at night and craving pho, this is the place…read moreto be. The neon lights and vibrant atmosphere are a total dopamine boost, especially after a night out! I hadn't been back since their post-COVID renovation, and I was so impressed! The food is just as good as I remembered, and the ordering process is much smoother now. They have a dedicated pickup area for to-go orders, and dining in is quick and efficient, even when there's a line. I usually order the pho, but this visit I tried the lemongrass chicken over rice, and it was fantastic. The decor is fun, the service is streamlined, and the food will leave you feeling full and happy. If you're ending the night in downtown Portland, Luc Lac is the perfect late-night stop!

Kudos to whoever designed the interior of the restaurant, because it is amazing! As a…read moreVietnamese-American, it is so cool to see my culture showcased in a way that is modern/vibey and draws people in. With that being said, I do think that the food could use a bit more work. The restaurant is called Luc Lac, and so naturally I ordered their namesake dish. The beef was not very tender or juicy and the flavors overall seemed to be lacking. Portion sizes, however, are very generous, so I'll give them that. I tried the Durian Horchata and sadly could not taste any durian flavor. I know that durian can be an acquired taste (and smell), but the drink just tasted like a regular horchata with some hints of pandan. Maybe I will return to try their cocktails.

good Vietnamese food, very palatable! Drinks were also very yummy! Dumplings are goodread more

Love how close this place is to where I used to work in North Portland a nice not too busy and…read morerustic looking spot near Kenton park. The the coin inside is really nice and chill vibe. There's lots of seating and we came at a Thursday for lunch and it wasn't too packed. I had the Vietnamese Coffee flight to try out all the different ones, and the Ube cafe sua da was by far the best. I had the Vietnamese sizzling plate with baguettes and it was very good. The flavor is a little bit on the stronger side, but that's what I like so it was perfect for me and the portion was surprisingly enough even though it looked a little small coming out. Highly recommend eating it with with the baguette because dipping into the sauce was delicious. Look forward to coming for dinner sometime to try more!

easily the most tasty food in Portland , i know its a big statement , but you must try it to…read morebelieve , wether you're vegan or not - truly AMAZING highly recommend !

This was hit and miss at best. The signature jade rabbit dumplings were adorable to look at but…read morealmost inedible. The were mushy, gooey, gummy and extremely overcooked. The fiery wind soup was vaguely spicy and lacked overall flavor. The seasonal greens were entire giant stocks of bok choy vegetable that was tough and nearly impossible to eat in a soup.

From the team behind Gado Gado comes Oma's Hideaway. The space is colorful, eclectic, and full of…read morepersonality. If it's your first time here, don't skip the Salted Egg Yolk Curry Fries, the flaky Roti Canai with curry (10/10), or the Hong Kong Style French Toast for dessert! They're popular for a reason and our waitress highly recommended them. The menu is made for sharing, so bring a few friends and order a little bit of everything! Just a heads-up: this place is popular. This was actually our second attempt at dining here because the first time the wait was just too long. We were able to get in this time with no wait, but I'd definitely recommend making a reservation if you can. Once you're seated though, great food, creative cocktails, and a fun atmosphere make it worth the wait!

So good. I didn't enjoy my first visit here. It has been a few years, so when my friend wanted to…read moretry it, I thought it would be good to revisit. Service and ambiance were great. Our waiter was very attentive. When a server delivered our fries to the table, he kind of made a face. Naturally, we were a bit taken aback. I probably made a face, too. Immediately, our waiter came to the table to check on us to see if everything was okay. The restaurant has colorful and quirky interior. My kind of vibe. Not stuffy and a little messy. The food was fantastic. I distinctly remember my experience was basically a salt bomb, it was overly salty and overshadowed any potential flavor. This was not the case on our last visit. It was more than redeeming. Bad experience, what? We got the two specials to share - ribs in a tamarind sauce and braised beef tongue. They were both so, so good. The ribs were tender and wonderfully flavored. The tongue came with a nice pickle like salad on the side. For veggies, we shared the water spinach sauteed in this pungent shrimp paste sauce goodness. My sister packed the sauce home to eat with rice. Oh and the fries! The salted egg yolk flavor is mild, but good. Add the burnt ends.

Went here for my friend's birthday dinner. I don't think I've been to a vegetarian Thai place…read morebefore, but the food was amazing! We took the bus here and it was close to a bus stop, and I think there's also street parking available as well. The decorations were very cute--it's a smaller restaurant, but they really made sure the ambiance was nice. I ordered some tea and a see ew, and we shared waffle fries and brussel sprouts. Each dish was flavorful and so good--my favorite was the see ew. I still think about it! Definitely a return restaurant on my next visit to Portland!

Norah is special. The menu rotates like many other restaurants. The fact you can dine in, order…read moretakeout, or order delivery is commonplace. The difference is you're going to experience flavor combinations you won't find elsewhere. The Cauliflower Curry will always be a standard recommendation on my part, but I'd be remiss to say you shouldn't try anything they offer. Thank you, Norah! You're a gem.

the food was SO good. i had the Roselle cool as a drink and i think it healed something inside me…read morethat i was born broken with lol. the atmosphere is so cute i love the low lighting the cute message "beautiful people this way" on the door very cute the service was so quick and everyone was VERY nice- i also just have to say that the entire staff should try out modeling idk what's in the water there but you all were very beautiful. i will come back because it was so good and very reasonably priced

This is my second time at this restaurant and I will start by saying- it meets the craving and…read moreexpectations. I love the variety of items from different cuisines on the menu and I'll keep returning wherever I crave some form of noodles preparation!!

Soft shell crab was $ 28 dollars and worth it. Came with what counted to be 3-4 crabs. Taste was…read morespot on. Also got the sweet wings but added spice. Crab was better than wings but both were good. It is located in a food pod with a clean bathroom and nice seating area both inside and outside options. Dog friendly.

So happy to have found The Heist Food Carts and even happier to have found Golden Triangle Asian…read moreFusion! I ordered the Honey Walnut Shrimp - crispy fried shrimp tossed in their house-made creamy honey sauce. It came with a big scoop of steamed rice and perfectly cooked broccoli (still a bit of bite, not mushy). I would happily order it again because it was probably the best honey walnut shrimp ever, but next time, I want to try something else from their fabulous menu. Service was friendly and fast, and sitting under the covered outside area was a perfect place to eat. Can't wait to go back!