Great concept, gracious hospitality but the food and flow still need seasoning. We were really excited to try Hapa Barkada, Filipino and Hawaiian fusion is a rare find anywhere, let alone in PDX. Bonus: they're open late (until 1 AM per Yelp). Since Google showed incorrect hours, we called ahead before making the drive across town from Happy Valley. Perks: -Free street parking after 7 PM and on holidays -Open late (a big plus in Portland) -Casual, trendy vibe Ordering was frustrating. The cell signal was terrible due to its half basement floor. The WiFi passcode wasn't posted, we had to leave our table to ask a staff for it, and even then, it didn't work for either of our phones. The intent of a digital-only ordering system clashed hard with the reality. I suggested they keep a few printed menus on hand as backup. Kiaha, the owner, was incredibly attentive and responsive. When she heard about the ordering issue, she came to our table, apologized sincerely, and took our order herself. She even comped a few items, which we truly appreciated. Food: Not quite there yet -The surprise winner was the Volcano Broccoli, flavorful with great texture. Would order again. -Steak Bites were overcooked. We weren't asked how we wanted them cooked. The sauce added a little flavor but didn't save the dish. -Fried Tofu Plate came with mac and cheese, green salad, and white rice. All three were underseasoned and forgettable. The tofu itself was oddly crunchy in a stale kind of way, and the vinegar dipping sauce didn't add much. -Mac and cheese lumpia sounded creative, but it just didn't land, bland and kind of "meh." -The 15-hour pulled pork bao had generous filling, but the pork lacked richness, flavor, and texture issues. The bao was served cold, which didn't help. -Mocktails (we tried both available ones: pineapple, lime, and something else) were okay but not memorable. Super cozy 4x6 feet single stall neutral restroom. The scent diffuser was cranked up way too high for such a tiny room, almost overwhelming. We came specifically for the pork belly, only to learn it's a weekend only item, a bummer, but not a dealbreaker. We're rooting for Hapa Barkada and willing to give it another go, especially to check out the pork belly when it's available. P.Y. Provides toilet seat covers. read more

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The ambiance is great!!! A dark decorative place underground. The staff was super friendly and made some amazing drinks and food. The bar and resturant are separate, which isnt a big deal since the place is so small. We went early on a saturday and there were only a few other people there. As we were enjoying our dinner more people started to fill the seats quickly. The online ordering system for the resturant wasent working properly so some items I had seen people post on yelp didn't appear on the online menu to order. The bartender suggested we actually go to the kitchen window and ask, and were glad we did. I wanted to try the poke bombs which weren't showing up on the menu, but sure enough they made them for us and they were good. We started off with that, and shared mochiko chicken, roasted broccoli, tofu with chimichurri and the fries. All were really delicious. read more

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The spot is sort of hidden so make sure you look for stairs that lead down to a small bar area. Idk why I thought it would be more restaurant-y but this was more of a bar setting. You order from QR codes at your table that corresponds to a number. Once you order, food is served after a bit. Drinks are only ordered at the bar unless you want water and that is self serve near the entrance. It gets pretty crowded as the evening progresses and people end up waiting to grab a table once others finish. I really enjoyed the poke and I liked the sauce of for the steak bites. I was hoping there were more Filipino type dishes which is why I wanted to go here but didn't look like anything was available. Overall, things were an okay experience. Cool vibes if you wanna gab with your friends and have a couple drinks. read more

Hapa Barkada - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Service here was top notch, however, the food was very underwhelming. We ordered the broccoli which had a great crisp to it but way too much sauce that took away from the freshness of the vegetable. The kahlua pork was good but the bbq sauce was definitely necessary. I did like the 5 spice chicken and the jalapeno popper rolls were okay as well. Just very underwhelming all around and wish that there was some reprieve to all of the fried foods. Also, the mac salad... sigh. Mac salad is one of my favorite sides but the tuna added just wasn't for me. It also wasn't cold... it also wasn't hot so it was a room temperature Mac salad.. with tuna... and mayo. Needless to say, it was left uneaten. We left feeling a bit unsatisfied. Wouldn't come back for the food but definitely some great drinks and the cool outside in ambiance. read more

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I have been here three times since they first opened and absolutely have loved every experience! They offer Filipino and Hawaiian dishes (some fusion some more "traditional"), but they are all delicious! Ordering is simple, although a phone is needed as it is through a QR code. Service is speedy and the food got to our table very quickly. There are two main seating areas - at the bar and in a larger seating area and because we went earlier, seating was fairly easy to find. Food wise, all of the food is super delicious. Our group particularly enjoyed the Pork Belly bites and the Poke Bombz. The Pork Belly is perfectly fried and juicy inside. Paired with the vinegar, it is the perfect combination of fat and acid. The Poke Bombz were also delicious. The tofu skin is slightly sweet, and stuffing the savory poke inside is an ingenious pairing! While there, make sure to order a drink at Below. There are some super beautiful creations and it's the perfect way to start or end the night!! read more

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Drinks and food from two establishments sharing a space. I had an espresso martini which set us up for our upcoming show. We really wanted to try some things that they were out of but thankfully they still had lumpia. So so delicious. read more

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Decided to venture to their soft opening. They were still working on some kinks when we came, but were quick to acknowledge them. Hapa Barkada is a fusion of Filipino, and Hawaiian flavors. The restaurant doesn't have physical menus. You'll have to use your phone to scan a QR code to see it. You also order from your phone, and pay prior. Drinks and liquor are from Below by Botanist. They give you a drink menu when you sit. You then order and pay for your drinks at the counter. Chef Melvin's take on favorites such as lumpia, twice cooked pork belly adobo, etc. is a wonderful rendition of Filipino cooking. You'll have to try (his mom's recipe) the lumpia. We didn't have any Hawaiian food at this visit. They were out of salmon for the poke nachos. The food is brought out to your table when it's cooked. They don't wait for all your food to be ready to bring it out. Which is a plus. Hapa Howie's used to be in the Tigard area before they relocated. Chef Kiaha's cooking is something I look forward to having more often with their coming together as Hapa Barkada. The restaurant is located in the Pearl district on SW Lovejoy. They are inside Below by Botanist. You'll have to go down some stairs to get in. I didn't notice if they had an elevator for wheelchair accessibility. There is also street parking available in the area. Looking forward to coming back to try other items on their menu. read more

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Terrible food. I got the Loco moco volcano chicken or whatever, and it came out basically a bunch of tiny popcorn chicken scraps fried to a burnt crisp doused with spicy mayo. It's a kitchen located in a bar. read more

Located inside Below by Botanist, this was my first stop for food after arriving in Portland. I had been watching their delicious offerings on their insta feed for months and could not wait. I dragged along a couple of friends and I think we ordered a good portion of the menu! Love that you just scan a QR code at your table and pay that way too and then magical food appears! We had the Mac-n-Cheese lumpia (top tier), tofu bites (yummy), tofu rice, chicken rice (my friend could not stop raving), and masubi (spam, fried chicken and tofu). Again my friends raved about their meaty versions. Wait! How could I forget the poke bites? Inari (tofu skin) filled with rice and topped with poke? Yes please. My only regret is that this spot is not actually in my city for me to eat at weekly. Location is down stairs and in a bar (so no kiddos). Parking is on the street. read more

Came for First Thursday/4th of July. Got the chicken nugs and Mac and cheese lumpia- yes you read that correctly, MAC AND CHEESE LUMPIA!!!! Delicious, very good, excellent, 10 stars no notes. I don't know how else to say it - go there and eat this awesome Filipino Hawaiian fusion. Use a QR code to order and a handsome young man will deliver it right to you. We sat on the "rooftop" and enjoyed a perfect summer day. Get a drink from Below by Botanist and enjoy!! read more

Hapa Barkada - chicken nugs and mac and cheese lumpia- - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Food was delicious. The security guys outside were super nice and set up the patio outside for me in a warm night. Inside it was very, very noisy and crowded. You have to order food yourself at a kiosk. The food is cheerfully delivered. I'll be back again when I'm in the neighborhood. read more

Dope bar and restaurant. It's got a dark cozy ambiance. Music is loud enough to drown out other tables but quiet enough to catch up with your friends. I got the tofu arugula salad and volcano broccoli, both of which a taste amazing. The sauces really complement the food. read more

Hapa Barkada - Tofu arugula salad and volcano broccoli - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Ambience was cute and trendy service was great. Great for an intimate dining experience with friends. Restaurant was pretty dark so I don't have pictures of the actual food, but it was delicious. read more

Hapa Barkada - Entrance - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is a new and interesting concept but needs to be better communicated with first time guests. I came in on a Thursday evening with a friend and right away we were confused. No one greeted us or told us what to do. We went back and forth from the bar on the right side and small dining lounge on the left. There were no host/host stand so I went up to the bar to get the attention of a worker and they let me know that we seat ourselves over in the lounge area and scan the barcode to order food. If we wanted drinks we come to the bar. Unfortunately, it was packed and there were no tables available so we had to wait for people to leave. Luckily within a few minutes, a table left but it took awhile before someone bussed the table. Beware of which table you are scanning the barcode from bc that is how they know where to bring the food out to. You must pay and tip prior to getting your food. You must also get your own water by the bar. It's pretty much a self-service concept. Although service is little to none, food was amazing. I got the Mochiko Volcano Chicken with garlic rice. It had the perfect amount of flavor and texture. Overall it's a cute trendy place with delicious food, subpar service, and prices are fair. read more

You have to order with your phone. It was a bit annoying as both my friend and I had low battery on our phones. Do they offer chargers if your phone battery dies? Small portions for an $18 plate of food. Great service. Owners husband gave my friend good recommendations. Wonton chips were yummy on volcano poke nachos. Tofu had a good texture and flavor on the fries. Cute environment. No street light comes in this basement like setting. I like that it is open late. Street Parking was plentiful on a Sunday night. I'm not rich enough to actually get full here. But if you are, it's a cool spot. read more

Hapa Barkada - Volcano poke nachos - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Ambiance: 5/5 This underground bar and restaurant has such cool vibes! The dark lighting creates a cozy atmosphere, and the dining area is surprisingly spacious. I think they also host trivia nights since I noticed a projector and stand--seems like a fun spot to hang out. Service: 5/5 Great service with friendly staff. I like that they have self-serve water, and ordering through the QR code was super convenient. Food: Their menu rotates often, which is fun to try new things! Lumpia: 4/5 Crispy, hot, and with a satisfying crunch. I wasn't a huge fan of the vinegar sauce, but the lumpia itself was great. Chee Hoo Churro with Ube Sauce: 5/5 My favorite item! The churro was soft and perfectly cooked, and the ube sauce was so creamy and delicious--I wanted to savor every bite. Poke Bowl: 3/5 A generous portion, but it had too much sauce and cabbage for my liking. Loco Moco Plate: 3/5 Another big portion, but it was on the salty side, and the excessive sauce made it hard to finish. Overall, this spot has great vibes and solid service. While some of the food was a hit (like the churro), a few dishes were a bit heavy on the sauce. read more

Their chicken Katsu sandwich was so on point. The vibe was relaxing and friendly. And our bartender was all smiles as she served up our drinks. definitely coming back for more. read more

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Walking in this places aesthetic is beautiful!! You choose your seat and order drinks at the bar! Bartenders were super friendly and make an amazing drink! But know if you want to keep a tab open there is an authorization fee? So i closed the tab and went to the table to scan the QR code and order! I placed my order and they were out of spam musubi which is my favorite thing ever! A guy came by (manager im assuming) and let us know he could refund or make something else and these sweet people made us spam fries which isnt even on the menu!! I definitely recommend this place!! read more

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Our cafe at HP was featuring Hawaiian for lunch by "Hapa Barkada" today. They were serving a choice of Kalua Pork, Shoyu Chicken or Pork Adobo. I wanted to try their pork adobo pictured below. I wasn't sure what to expect but was pleasantly surprised how moist and flavorful it was. I felt like I was back in the islands, eating a delicious plate lunch. I love the combination of rice, Mac salad and thin sliced cabbage with dressing. I just have one word to describe my experience, "onolicious!" I'm coming back next week for their Poke plate. read more

Hapa Barkada - Pork Adobo plate lunch - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Was drinking at the bar and ordered some food. The food is amazing!! The 5 Piece Yellowtail Sashimi Poke Bombz is amazing! Really good. Had to order more than one order after the first. Vibe is cool for the bar. Come here for drinks and some really good food. read more

My husband and I went there when we visited Portland last month. We ordered Adobo Fried Chicken Plate with garlic rice and Musubi (teriyaki spam). They were really good! The bartender/manager was friendly and nice. The cocktails we had were great too. It's a fun place to grab a drink with friends. We will definitely go back when we visit Portland next time. read more

Hapa Barkada - Adobo fried chicken plate with garlic rice - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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5 stars for food, service, and ambiance! I can't be effusive enough in my enthusiasm for the food here. Hearty, warm, and a perfect pairing with the drinks offered by Botanist. I love how they're continuously iterating their menu - developing and testing new menu items/options. Everything I've tried here has been delicious. From their mochiko chicken to spring rolls to adobo mac-chicken sandwich. The meat is prepped to perfection and delectably seasoned. This is the perfect place to spend a weekend evening with friends. There's seating at the bar and plenty of space in their dining room in the back if you're looking for a quieter environment to chat and hang out. As other reviews have stated, ordering happens via QR code, so do be prepared for paperless ordering/cardless payment. That being said, I'd still say the service, in regards to the people delivering the food to the table has always been warm and hospitable. Definitely check out Hapa Barkada and get a drink from Botanist to complete the experience while you're at it! read more

Hapa Barkada is located inside Below by Botanist. After descending a flight of stairs into a dark subterranean establishment illuminated with the occasional colorful light, you find yourself in front of the bartenders. The decor is unique and interesting. This establishment is most definitely not ADA accessible. At first it was difficult for me to determine where the seating was in the dark and with the layout of the restaurant being what it was. There is bartop seating, a large booth, and many smaller tables that surround what could easily serve as a dance floor in an adjacent room which has several TVs and what looked like a DJ booth. Hapa Barkada utilizes a QR code based system that allows you to order and pay for your specific table all on your phone. Unfortunately, while this seems like a great idea there are several problems with this system. The first issue is that the QR codes get worn off the labels on the tables, and no longer scan. It's pointless to scan a different QR code, because they are specific to the table numbers; so you simply have to move to another table. The second issue is that, being underground, the cell phone reception is pretty awful. Ordering and paying require internet access. I believe they attempted to fix this issue by providing wifi, but the password isn't readily available unless you ask staff. The third issue is that the wifi doesn't actually work, or at least it didn't for me. This makes what would otherwise be a streamlined method of reducing staff and increasing the speed of service (and service WAS fast) overly inconvenient and frustrating for the customer. I had mixed opinions on the food. My friend got lumpia, island bbq bao, and a spam musubi. I got the poke bombs. The poke bombs were good. I would put them on par with what I would expect at a decent sushi restaurant. I also tried some of my friends bao, and was disappointed. The pork was delicious and tender, but the bao bun had been fried and in the process had soaked up oil like a sponge to the point where it dripped when I bit into it, and felt nauseated after eating it. The feedback I would offer Hapa Barkada is this; -Address the issues with the wi-fi, and consider putting information about the network name and password on the QR code tags on the table. -Also consider laminting the QR code labels so that they are protected from wear and tear. -The star of your island BBQ bao is most definitely the pork. There is no need to fry the bun, it takes away from the enjoyment of the dish. Overall, if they addressed these things I would go back and try some of the other items on their menu. read more

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Great food. Quick service. Kind people. The atmosphere is a swanky underground lounge with nightly DJs. Will be back.

The food here is amazing! We had the pork belly adobo fries, abodo fried chicken, fried chicken with chimichurri rice , lumpia (egg rolls), and a Hapa Barkada cocktail from Below. Everything was super tasty and service was fast & friendly! Definitely coming back to try more dishes! read more

Hapa Barkada - QR code for the menu - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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It was my first time so I tried the Pork Adobo Belly w/ Loaded Fries which was the special for Filipino Food Month. Then I tried the Volcano Mochiko Fried Chicken w/ Chimichurri Rice which was and then the Adobo Chicken Nuggets & of course the Lumpia! My favorite was the Volcano Mochiko Fried Chicken and the Chimichurri Rice but honestly everything was !!! read more

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The genuine soul and technique at this restaurant is reflected by the passion, quality, and uniqueness of each dish at Hapa Barkada. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner, who was very pleasant to speak with. Definetely give it a go if you're in the area- but just know that it can be a little tough to find as it's not located in the building that your phone apps will take you to. Take the staircase to Below. I almost missed it the first time around. read more

Everything was an absolute delight. My sisters and I came for my birthday and it was the perfect way to celebrate. We're half Filipino and loved everything! The flavors and textures were exceptional. We came on a Thursday evening so it was a little slower. It was quiet and peaceful and a very enjoyable meal. We ordered our drinks from the bar and sat in the restaurant. We had a bit of trouble ordering food on our phones because it was at the tail end of happy hour so we ended up having to go to the kitchen to order. The food came out as it was done and was all on the table in under 15min. We ordered a lot, so they really turned it out fast. I can't wait to go back to try more of the menu! read more

Hapa Barkada - Ahi Crispy Poke Bitez/Kalua Pork Sliders/Pork Lumpia/Brisket Musubi/Pork Belly Musubi/Spam Musubi/Chicken Adobo Plate/Chicken FlipNuggets! - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Yummy Filipino and Hawaiian food! The space is casual/relaxed but yet, upbeat at the same time. The owners are outgoing and friendly. Must try if you're in the Pearl District area! read more

This place sucks. Food was aight but not worth the price. My chicken was chewy and dry. The mac salad was good but only about half a scoop was given. The salad was lazy, pretty sure they just bought a mix from Safeway across the street, especially considering some of my leafs were brown and sad like the same salad mix I told myself I'd finish in my fridge right now. White rice. The service is what sucked the most. Staff was either rude, dumb or both. Came in and was asked if we are drinking or eating and we said eating and asked if we can go outside. They use a QR code to order food. They did not have any QR codes to order food outside. We had to walk back downstairs to get the QR codes. We ordered on the QR codes then in person asked them to put the mac salad(contains tuna) on the side for our vegetarian in the group. They did not put the mac salad on the side. We asked for teriyaki sauce and the guy asked how many we wanted so we said 4 then he said he can only give us 1. Why did he ask how many we wanted. He then never came back. We went downstairs again to ask for it and were told he would bring it. He never brought it. Also asked for soy sauce. Was given soy sauce and a different sauce. She did not know what the other sauce was. It was unagi sauce and honestly it saved the day, the unagi sauce which is probably more expensive than teriyaki sauce made the meal significantly better. Ambiance was cool I guess but the vibes were completely thrown off by some dude who I think was the on floor manager just being weird mad dogging us after asked for sauce the second time. Fun to mispronounce the name of the restaurant. read more

The food was great, the service was simple and quick. Ambiance was 100% the best part the music mixed with the under ground vibe is something that's mostly attracting me back! read more

Cozy club atmosphere with excellent drinks, very fresh and well-thought out nosh, leaning in soundly with the reggae vibe. Lots of great choices here, so I'll call out the chimichurri rice and the ahi poke nachos as surprise standouts, but really the entire tapas experience was all around excellent. I'll look to go here each time I visit Portland. read more

Disappointed with the food. I ordered the adobo fried chicken plate and received one small piece of chicken. There was no chimichurri and the rice was not garlic rice as I ordered. Plate was very imbalanced. Not worth the price. read more

As a Filipino that just moved here a few months ago, I've been trying to search for quality Filipino cuisine in the area. This place didn't disappoint! I forgot to take pictures because it was so damn good I couldn't wait! I took my fiancee out for a date night to Below by Botanist, and the venue was really awesome with the interior decorations with a dope floral vibe. Highly recommend the pork belly adobo, volcano mochiko chicken, and the poke bombs! Will definitely be back! Keep doing what you're doing, fams! Looking forward to trying everything else on the menu! read more

Great food, service and ambience! Had the mochiko chicken, twice cooked pork belly and poke nachos. Perfectly cooked, seasoned and authentic! Can't wait to try the rest of the menu. Oh and can't forget the Bloody Mary and garlic rice. read more

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I was hoping for home comfort food based on the menu descriptions. The chicken entries - dry, over cooks and charred. read more

Hapa Barkada - Mochi Chicken - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Love the food from here!!!and the place that it's in! The Botianist is such a cute little vibe. Food is AMAZING

Expectations were exceeded! We absolutely loved this place. The customer service was top tier. Drinks were well crafted and the food was amazing! Coming from CA and being Filipino myself, it's hard to find good Asian/Filipino food around here, but HB made me miss just a bit less! Definitely can't wait to come back :) read more

Hapa Barkada - Poke & kalua pork nachos / Lumpia! - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Love their take on Filipino food and the location is close to my work place. It's a bar set up, you order from your phone... and the prep and service after i order is timely. read more

I had a great lunch and drink! The pork lumpia was amazing and I loved the sauce. Also got the poke bomb which was delish. The espresso martini was lovely!! So happy to have that space open again. read more

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