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    Ding & Spice

    4.3 (22 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Karla M.

    Came in Saturday for a party of 2 around 5:30. They do not allow reservations for any party less than 4 people so we had to add our name to the waitlist and were quoted a 15-20 min wait. Well, that 15-20 min wait turned into 30 min and when we asked they said more reservations had been booked while we were waiting so we were pushed down the order. At that point we ended up just ordering takeout because "reservations have priority" so we would essentially never get seated. The food ended up being mediocre and not worth the wait. They also forgot to give us a side of rice that we specifically asked for. My advice, skip it if you don't have a reservation (i.e. if there's only 2 of you). Master Kong down the street is great with less the hassle.

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    Cheryl T.

    Had a music event to attend in the area and wanted a bite to eat beforehand. My friend and I drove down Hawthorne and Ding & Spice was right on the corner. It was a first visit for both of us and we were so happy with the service, food and ambiance. The dumplings were umami bombs in your mouth, green beans were flavorful with a little bit of heat and the orange chicken was some of the best we've ever had. Generously sized pieces of chicken, light breading that had a nice crust and the orange sauce was sweet and citrusy. Delicious meal and we'll definitely be back!

    Beef hotpot in a rich tomato broth

    A wonderful addition to Hawthorne! The food is fresh and flavorful! Service was great, our server had a mixed up and the business ended up offering us the food anyway. Both hotspots were rich in broths with good portions. The bok choy stir fry has good wok hei! The interior is modern! We definitely will return to sample more dishes!

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    The best sichuan food we've tried so far in Portland. The hot pots were great, as were the chongqing noodles.

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    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.

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    Back of the house seating area.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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!

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