If you live in Bend or are just passing through, Spork is an absolute must-visit. The interior has…read morea cool, modern vibe that perfectly matches their eclectic Asian-Mexican fusion menu. The restaurant runs on a highly efficient counter-service model: you wait in line to order, and a server coordinates whether you want to grab a table inside or out on the patio. Once we were seated, our food came out incredibly fast. I had the Spicy Pork Noodles, and my partner got the Yellow Curry loaded with shrimp and pork belly. Both main dishes were packed with flavor, and the crisp cucumber salad was the perfect side to share. I also ordered a hard cider to wash it down. Everything was delicious from start to finish.

We came over the hill on a Tuesday and randomly chose this place. Boy are we glad we did thiugh!…read moreThe food was amazing! So much flavor and the fusion was insanely good! Just enough spicy without being too much. Ordering at the counter seemed interesting to me due to the layout of the dining room, but the staff knew exactly what they were doing and were able to direct us to a seat easily! Our food and drinks also came in a timing manner. I really appreciated that we could see all the way back into the kitchen and there was transparency between the kitchen and the consumers. The bar looked gorgeous and I would definetly like to sit there next time for the vibes. I also loved that they provided self-serve boxes, napkins, and utensils but still had a sign asking patrons to be concious of how much they're using. The overall flow between ordering, self serve, and dining was super efficient and nice! Can't wait to come here again!

Nicely decorated interior. We were looking for lunch and came across Jia in our search. Tucked in a…read morecorner of the shopping center. We were seated right away and served water. We asked for recommendations and levels of spice. We ordered the larb lettuce wrap to share as an appetizer; green papaya salad, crispy garlic shrimp, and yellow curry. Everything had so much flavor and just the right spice level. Taste vey authentic. We would come back again to try other dishes.

We've tried Jia more than 3 times. Mostly dining in and once for take out. When they first opened…read morewe figured they needed to work out some kinks (everything was tasting and very similar to PF Changs). Now that there is a new owner, dining in, food is much better. Portions are on point with price. Takeout is another story half the food for the same price. Takeout portions are drastically smaller and not worth the expense and time picking up. Pick up times that they give you are way off. Showed up about 5 minutes before the scheduled pick up but had to wait another 30 mins past their pick up time before the order was ready. Hopefully they can improve because they're a great asset to the community in the south part of Bend. I'll update with another review next time we stop in.

It's so hard to not get pho every time but this is also one of my favorites V1…read more Chefs kiss The service was amazing again, few younger guys working. It's so nice to see younger kids working hard and doing a great job. Keep it up boys!

While visiting Bend Oregon we decided to try Pho Viet & Cafe, because it was recommended by family…read moreand Yelp. Lots of parking spaces in front the restaurant and handicapped parking spaces. We were greeted and seated right away and they had a wide range of dishes and drinks to choose from. I had the special combination sandwich which I was surprised the size is way bigger than what normally is served and I could eat only half the sandwich. The pate and bbq pork meat was good the bbq pork meat was marinated with a great flavor. The sliced carrots & daikon vegetables normally is pickled, but this one didn't seemed pickled. Overall it was good. My wife had the tendon pho which she enjoyed broth, but didn't care for the type of noodles they used it was different from other pho restaurants. Servers were very good and quick. Restroom were clean and well maintained, even had hot water and cold water for hand washing normally most other place has only cold water. Wheelchair accessible ramp and restroom

This restaurant is so good that I went out of my way to re-download the Yelp app to tell the world…read moreabout it. We ordered the special Tori nigiri rolls, garlic edamame, the eggplant dish, the short ribs, the sleeping serpent roll, the Jake roll, the daikon roll, and more. Each had unique and fresh flavors. You could tell the ingredients were high quality and the presentation was a work of art. In fact, you won't even want to add soy sauce. You won't want to miss out on all the complex flavors. And, the location couldn't be better! Have an evening show at the Tower? This place is right next door! The perfect addition to your night out. Make sure to snag a reservation on the weekend. Five starts for 5 Fusion!

Enjoyed this new to me sushi spot for a Thursday night dinner. Called ahead to make a reservation…read morefor 715 because my eta was not certain and they kindly allowed me to place a reservation for two for seven and said they'd be flexible and it was lovely. Call ahead! Always. It's worth it here. My dining companion and I shared a Kurosawa roll (I asked for the sauce to be on the side) and the Chef's Choice large Sashimi Platter. I enjoyed a sencha tea as they happened to be out of genmaicha that night and my friend enjoyed a darn good old fashioned with the number five carved into the surface of the ice cube.

This place was recommended by my daughter, who has been living in the area for about six months,…read moreand it did not disappoint! I was seated quickly at a small table near the front of the restaurant by a friendly host. The restaurant itself is so fun and quirky, with colorful decor and roses covering the ceiling. It has such a cheerful, playful atmosphere that immediately puts you in a good mood. A cheerful waitress came over shortly after to take my order. I ordered the Butterflies--wontons filled with Dungeness crab, garlic, cream cheese, and green onions, served with a sweet chili dipping sauce--and the Curry Basil Noodles. Everything was absolutely delicious, and the portions were incredibly generous. Despite having a couple of large parties in the restaurant, I didn't feel like I waited long for my food. I had plenty of leftovers to enjoy later, which is always a bonus! I would definitely recommend this place and hope to enjoy another meal here the next time I'm in town.

Unfortunate disappointment. We had been looking forward to this place after several local residents…read morehad recommended this spot for dinner. As a major Thai food fan having eaten in Thailand, specifically Chiang Mai several times, I was eager to try the Northern Thai spot. We had spent the whole day hiking and were excited to grub. The only redeeming factor was that there's no wait (which should be a red flag more than anything). We got the vegetarian papaya salad, tom kha, and curry noodles. Service started off great with waters and quick attention. However, the food was beyond disappointing. The papaya salad was artificially sweetened, with some odd sweet syrup poured over the combination of papaya and one sole tomato slice. No citrus or spice could be tasted. The tom kha was also not well made, with it being sweet more than anything and the tofu tasting like it has been cut up and tossed in the soup 1 minute before service. The curry noodles started off strong with a nice spice level with tofu well cooked but then chunks of the curry powder with heavy turmeric were not cooked in so landed heavy in the mouth. The combination of the three dishes as one would expect was disappointing. Dishes seemed to be rushed out of the kitchen before ending service for the night. I think unfortunately the service was the most disappointing. Had they been slightly more understanding I would have not been inclined to leave this review. However, there was instant dismissal of our disappointment with our food with an assumption that we just didn't want to pay for the meal, which was far from the truth. Would definitely not return here and would not recommend this restaurant. I am saddened to hear that this is touted as one of the better Thai restaurants in Bend. If only fellow travelers and the great people of Bend knew.

Bop Culture is a 'ghost' restaurant operating out of the 5 Fusion kitchen serving Korean fare, also…read morefusion. Bi-bim-bops mostly but also some other goodies such as Korean spiced tots and a Korean corn dog. First impressions: when the menu says spicy, the food will be. Not blisteringly so but for those with a low tolerance, take heed. Five dishes ordered and promptly delivered by Door Dash - all good. - Tots: very nice, comes with two dipping sauces, both tasty. - Vegan chicken bi-bim-bop (#3): I've never had fake chicken until now and it works about as well as fake beef (Beyond, Impossible). Which is to say, quite passable. Beyond the fake chicken, the dish itself is very good. Bop sauce (in a separate tub) is tasty if a touch sweet. - Chinese cabbage salad: Excellent. I could eat this all day. - Bop dog: a Korean-inspired corn dog. The epitome of fusion, I guess. Pretty good with a nice panko coating. If you like corn dogs, you'll probably like it. - Beef bi-bim-bop (#1): Excellent. Well seasoned beef with very well done veggies and soft-boiled egg, including kim chi. Overall, I'd say Bop Culture has hit it out of the park in a town somewhat lacking in Asian-inspired cuisine (although it's getting better). Highly recommended.

I'm just so excited about having any kind of Korean food in town. I get tired of eating my own food…read moresometimes. I like the fact that they offer modern style Korean food as well like Corn Cheese, Hot Dog and Vegan Bibimbap! I've ordered different things from them a couple of times. Our favorites so far are Hot dog, pork belly Bossam, ZZ bop (vegan Bibimbap with fake chicken), and kimchi dumplings!! The Bop miso sauce is amazing too!! I know some of you wouldn't like their food because it's not traditional Korean food to you. Also some of you wouldn't like their food because it's way too authentic and traditional like their banchan. I know because I'm in the food business! Give it a try yourself and see what they are all about!

Update: Yoli is still the best. Ignore other reviews. The Caviar Juk is still one of the best…read morethings I've ever had the pleasure of putting in my mouth, holy shit. This time we got the Caviar Juk ($20), Caviar Ppang ($20), two mocktails: Watermelon Basil and Apple a day ($8 each), and the Oli main ($32). Caviar Juk is still elite. The Caviar Ppang is also very good, the foie adds a great fattiness to the brine of the caviar. The duck was tender and rice was interesting and fruity. Both mocktails were also great. Watermelon Basil is sweet and tart. Apple a day is like a pear juice, so good. The no longer have the kimchi bread anymore, I almost cried.

I went with a larger group, and I have to say I think I was the only one who was disappointed by…read morethe meal. Everyone really seemed to enjoy the cocktails and food. Unfortunately, the dish I ordered was not tasty to me. I got the Bibimbap, which is a dish I've had at other Korean restaurants. By comparison, the one at Yoli was dry with a very unusual taste I couldn't quite place. The meat was almost non existent... very little at all in the bowl, which was mostly rice. And while the rice was good, it lacked any kind of sauce or added flavor. I don't think I'll return.

Not the best TM experience. Had my husband pick up dinner. Pick up time was 5:18. Didn't get order…read moreuntil much later--they were busy, under stable. All locations put orange sauce instead of teriyaki sauce on my tofu teriyaki when I request it. This place would not do it. My tofu teriyaki bowl didn't seem to have any sauce at all on it-- it was dry. Asked for a side of orange sauce and they said no. Tofu was chewy. Broccoli seems old, going bad on the ends. Just a sad experience.

Chicken tastes like jerky. Rip off for a small bowl for $14. Won't be back. Icky dirty tables too!read more

Went at 3:30 on a weekday and it was quite empty. Inside is small / gives coffee shop vibes but the…read moreoutside gives "ill take a margarita as i socialize with friends vibe". Classic marg was very good / strong in the way a marg should be. Tri-tip bowl was 10/10! Prices are a but high ($18 for a bowl) but thats bend food for ya!

I honestly can't believe this place exists in Bend--and on DoorDash no less. It is nearly…read moreimpossible to find truly healthy, whole food around here that actually tastes amazing, but Grave nailed it. This is hands-down the best food I've ever ordered for delivery in town. The Chipotle BBQ Chicken Tacos were out of this world. Perfectly smoky chicken, topped with honey-lime slaw, sweet apple salsa, house crema, and Cotija cheese. Every bite was bursting with flavor. Just fresh, bold, and absolutely delicious. Then there's Mama Sandy's Mediterranean Bowl--exactly the kind of meal I'm always craving but can never find. It had arugula, zesty hummus, charred chicken breast, brown rice, Kalamata olives, feta, orange peppers, red onion, and a balsamic drizzle. Every ingredient was fresh and tasted like real food. No shortcuts, nothing greasy or heavy--just clean, vibrant, satisfying flavor. We ordered a side of chips and guac, which was also delicious. I'm excited to try their other dishes. It looks like the menu is not too big but I'm guessing that's bc they focus on high-quality ingredients and taste. And they are winning!! If you've been struggling to find healthy food in Bend that doesn't taste like an afterthought, Grave is the answer. I'm honestly mad I didn't know this place existed sooner. Total hidden gem--and I'm already planning my next order.

While visiting Bend Oregon we decided to go back to visit Chi Chinese and Sushi Bar…read more It wasn't as crowded from the last time we visited and got seated right away. We ordered family style I ordered the orange chicken which was good and flavorful. The Seafood tofu soup was very good and tasty with a lot of vegetables and seafood and tofu. The appetizer platter was good and gave a good selection of their appetizers, so if you enjoy an appetizer you could order more. The fried spring rolls came out hot and crispy and the sauce was good it was the type you can buy at the market, sweet chili sauce which is what most restaurants are using. The sushi rolls we had 5 different types of sushi's rolls, which was good, but for sushi you should order 1-2 rolls at a time and as it starts to get eaten, then order the next set. First if you order all at once hardly any room on the table and sushi should be eaten fresh right away and also there was so much left over and to eat it the next day is the worst way to eat sushi! Staff were friendly and service was good and restaurant and restrooms were clean and well maintained. Lots of parking

Updating to add info on the dim sum. Which was amazing. I took a pic of the menu and the foods we…read moregot. So many gluten free options. Highly recommend. The only thing we didn't like was the gluten free version of the shrimp and pork rice rolls. They fall apart when you pick them up and they're 80% gooey rice sheet. Everything else (sesame balls, crispy dragon balls, har gow, rice dumplings, shrimp stuffed crab claw) was awesome!