Great space and even better food! Helpful staff and I loved the variety of options. No wait on a…read moreSunday afternoon a bonus too

Brunch in Portland, Oregon…read more.. After I read reviews about Portland's Chinatown, I searched for a dimsum place outside of Chinatown and found Jade Rabbit I liked the name of the place and saw that they had two kinds of rabbit-shaped dimsum! Another cool thing is that their menu is vegan... that means that I don't have to worry about dairy products that give me pain. We found free street parking about a half a block away and waited for Jade Rabbit to open at 11am. We didn't have reservations, but we're seated immediately. The decor was great! I enjoyed looking at all of the Rabbit figurines! The furniture was colorful and the convenient restroom had interesting decorations, too! The service was okay. Some items were not available and our server recited the list that included chow funn. Shucks! She came back later and said that the chow funn was, in fact, available... yay! Our server seemed a bit nervous as her hand shook and placed the special menu upside-down... LOL! We won't bite you! She recommended the Ube Jam drink - it was made with coconut cream... yes! The chow funn was a bit bland. We added some soy sauce. The Puto Pao Bunny Bao had an unusual flavor - maybe the brown sugar can be omitted because the black garlic and vegan pork might be fine without it? The Jade Rabbit Dumplings also could be more savory. Something was off... and the filling was a bit sparse. Anyway, maybe we could have ordered better, but we got what we wanted! Thank you for the cute food! Note: 22 percent is added to the bill - so no need to tip.

So glad we tried this place out - the food is delicious and the service was fantastic! The decor is…read moredefinitely on the eclectic and fun side. We tried the following: 1) Roti canai - it's like an indian paratha with some dips on the side. Flaky and crispy. 2) Crispy eggplant chaat - highly recommend. 5/5. I couldn't believe it was tofu yoghurt. 3) Tamarind mala fried chicken - another dish that hit the spot. Would definitely go back the next time we are visiting Portland.

This was a good meal. I mean, really tasty food. Flavorful without being spicy lends itself to…read morebroad appeal. I went with two friends to enjoy the chef's menu, and while I enjoyed the experience, looking back there were a few too many missed details to have me scampering back. 1. I'm all about Portland restaurants optimizing seating and serving space and have zero quibbles about eating outside in a tent. While the lap blankets are a nice touch, I didn't feel any external heat source being utilized. Looking around, most diners had their jackets on. When I'm settling in for a nicer meal, I don't want to wear outerwear. 2. Service was succinct. Not warm, not helpful, but timely. It seems to me that when you're offering cuisine that people may be unfamiliar with, pausing for a moment to explain what we're eating would be helpful. We had to ask for a menu back to figure out what we were eating. 3. Dishes were meant to be shared. That's fun! But the appropriate plates and serving utensils weren't provided to make that easy. Cutting something on a tiny plate with sauce is just a messy proposition. 4. Bar program is abysmal. Wine options were non-existent, with very limited beer and cocktail choices. 5. Servings. Not serving SIZE, mind you, but how food was served that's meant to be shared. For example, one of the first courses was a lamb skewer served with a tiny fried bun (think savory beignet). We received two of these for our table of three. And this same sort of food math happened with every course. At an establishment where everyone at the table must participate, we should be able to each have our own tiny buns, dang it. And when the bill is over $100 per person, it's not too much to ask. How do you split four pieces of spring roll amongst three people? I am not joking when I say we had a mathematician at the table, and we were still flummoxed. It seems that every "family style" meal served in Portland does this, and it's annoying every time. 6. Dessert! There was one dessert option only - a cloyingly sweet rice cereal treat made with Fruity Pebbles (or some such thing) that only a child could possibly have enjoyed. No leaning into Asian cultures, no fruit. It was pretty nasty.

Walked up and down the Belmont street fair and this truck was the most apprising looking and didn't…read moredisappoint. We loved both the Garlic Beer Bulgogi Hoagie and Mixed plate with Shoyu Chicken and Coconut Shrimp. Can't wait to run into this truck again!

I got the Caribbean plate. The food tasted alright. The flavors were basic nothing spectacular…read more They gave great service and was quick. I ordered from the food truck they had at Portland Pride, so I can't really comment on ambiance of the restaurant itself.

This place never misses. Delicious Thai food. Really cute interior decor. Good service. Rukdiew is…read morein my Thai food rotation, and I definitely try to come here if I'm in the area. I will say that the restaurant is on the smaller side so not great for large parties. The parking lot is also super tiny, I typically park on the street.

My friends and I tried this place out, and ordered a bunch of things. I like how they're pretty…read morecreative with their meat selections; like soft shell crab, trout, etc. So, if you're bored of the usual chicken or beef, this may be your place. Most of my friends liked their dishes, but I honestly was disappointed with the crab fried rice I ordered. I felt the dish to be mostly scrambled eggs, with some small bits and pieces of actual crab on a bed of not-so fried rice. I just think for nearly $20, I'd be getting a better dish. Otherwise, I did try their Pad Thai, and that was pretty good and tasted authentic. The service was also friendly and great. If your about the ambiance, its pretty IG friendly with the colorful wallpaper and decor. Give this place a try if you like creative thai food, and ur about the vibes. Just don't order the crab fried rice.

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.

Rare is the restaurant that makes one dish so well that you don't ever allow yourself to experience…read morethe remainder of the menu. Such is my experience with the Green Curry at Paadee. It is, in a word, perfect. I can only imagine what their other offerings taste like, but I myself may never know because the Green Curry is just that good. Add in excellent and attentive service and a very Portlandesque atmosphere and Paadee is a definite winner. Easily one of the best Thai restaurants in the city. If I were to pick one thing to gripe about it's that it's so good that sometimes seating isn't available, but good for them. Get it to go instead if that happens.

Upon entering you see the wood feels like were in SE Asia? Ceiling lamps feels like bamboo. I see a…read moredish being carried to a table the waitress smiling carrying the plate with ease. We are greeting letting us know to come to the front of the counter to order although the sign says Please wait to be seated. A little confusion but with smiles, so we are happy. They are moving chairs... sit here..or here. A stack of menus by the point of sale...but you know this place is good by the smells, laughter and the smiles, the vibe...you want to be here everything is moving smooth. The person same person that guided us with the menu also delivered one of the dishes. We order some Thai ice teas, Pad see ew and Tom kha gai. The noodles fat wide on the Pad see ew. Some veggies huge bomb shrimp cooked perfectly, everything cooked spot on. The soup cream coconut flavors a little steamy on the cool day in Portland. Great tasting. They stop by to drop off the food and come by later delivering spices and checking on us. A bustling place. I see an egg plant dish.. must try that... the crowd is upscale... the food some of Portland's finest.

Master Kong's food is excellent, and they have great prices…read more Master Kong is not fancy, but the traditional Chinese food they serve is delicious and the staff are friendly. Their xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) and Jianbing are amazing. The potstickers and chicken dumplings were also delicious. Master Kong now has two location on Division & 84th, and this new location on Hawthorne.

Love this little cute restaurant with big portions! I came in for an early dinner with a big…read moreappetite and ordered a bit too much than I could handle... the spicy beef noodle soup was delicious along with the crispy popcorn chicken! That noodle bowl was humongous. The free hot tea was a plus! The staff was friendly, inside was clean. You order at the big screen and sit down. Simply leave when you're done! Will definitely come back.

Every time we go we love the entire experience. Excellent food, service, and the atmosphere is…read morePortland cozy. We are going again tonight!

Visited for an early dinner on Sunday. All menu items are 100% vegan, but the food doesn't feel…read morelike typical "Shojin-ryori" (traditional Buddhist cuisine). Even as someone who isn't vegan, I found every dish to be very enjoyable and flavorful. ​The staff were bright, friendly, and helpful, making the overall atmosphere very comfortable and welcoming. It's a great spot for a relaxed dinner where you can enjoy creative plant-based dishes.

Wow I can see why the line was out the door, this place was PACKED!…read more You order first before finding a spot to seat. Came with a group of friends and we loved everything. Love coming on a group so we could try everyone's dishes from the noodle soups and rice dishes. I ordered the #12 Ba Mee Tom Kha. Perfect for a chilly day. Pork belly so crispy and good. Definitely not your basic Thai food. Everything was packed with flavor.

11, 12 and 19 - I kept repeating it as I stood in line for what we were going to order…read more Loved the whole set up of this place. Small and cozy but always a table available for you. Food came out super quick and was so delicious. 11- ba mhee moo-ab haang- sold at the 12 hour braised pork line in the description. 12- Tom kha- one of the best I've ever had 19- steamed pork dumplings- incredible and super flavorful Can't recommend this place enough!

While in town for a conference, I went to Buranko Cafe & Bar for my first dinner in town due to…read moreYelp reviews. It was so delicious that I brought my spouse back for dinner when he arrived later in the weekend. When I went the first night I got the shrimp pad Thai and it was the best pad Thai I've had in a long time. So full of flavor and fresh ingredients. I also got the hazy IPA from the local brewery, Backwoods. When we came back later in the weekend, my spouse got the shrimp pad Thai since I sang its praises. I got the million dollar shrimp tom kha ramen and it was DIVINE! I literally cherished every slurp and bite, it was so incredible and flavorful! My spouse got a different local IPA and I got a unique twist on a Negroni. The staff were extremely friendly helpful, ensuring that we had an impeccable experience from start to finish. Prices were also reasonable for the high quality ingredients, quantity, and presentation. The ambiance was wonderful, offering a clean, welcoming, and modern-green chic aesthetic. Not only did we have an amazing dinning experience, but also an amazing service and ambiance experience! If we are ever in town again, Buranko Cafe & Bar will be our top spot to stop!

Dined here this evening and I'd definitely return. This place was on my friend's radar bc she has a…read morelittle one and there's a play area. It wasn't loud at all for being very family friendly. Cute decor. We all really liked the dishes we ordered. Server was friendly.