I walk up to the front, and already the lady at the front is smiling as she watches us try to…read moredecide what delicious item we would like from her menu. "Let me know if you have any questions!". We had questions about her menu items, and she answered them nicely and thoroughly, in detail. Okay, so we order two things: the S3 and the Spicy Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen, and here's what U think about each: Tonkotsu Ramen: -The Meat doesn't have a huge initial, impactful taste, but the flavor settles in a couple seconds after you bite it and it's a very soft, warming feeling. -The Broth is where the spice is, and it's not like "oh my mouth is on fire" it's the type of spice that hits you in the back of the throat, so it's bearable but I couldn't chug it personally, I had to take sips which is nice for someone who devours their food like there's no tomorrow (like me). -The Noodles are.. just your typical Ramen noodles, nothing special to add there but nothing bad to say at all! -The Egg, although not marinated in soy sauce like some places do, was cooked well. The inside was soft and gooey, but the white was fully cooked. I have no complaints! -The Mushrooms added a nice texture to the noodles and the overall dish, and worked to make it even more satisfactory. The S3: -I don't have much to say because my cousin ordered it and I only had a few bites, but the veggies were cooked nicely... -The big boom about it was the noodles. If I had to describe it, I would say it's like.. an Orange Chicken type of Tater Tot, it was really unique and fun to eat. Next time I go, it'll be hard to decide what to order.. Okay, don't just take my word for it, go see for yourself! いただきます！

Sakura Noodle House is a must-try! The Hell Ramen was absolutely amazing--bold, spicy, and packed…read morewith flavor. The broth had the perfect kick without overpowering the depth of the ramen, and everything came out hot and fresh. Parking was easy, food cart was easy to find! Portion size was generous, ingredients were on point, and the overall quality really stood out. If you're a fan of spicy ramen, this is a great recommendation. We'll definitely be back for more!

Southern BBQ meets Thai food - who would have thought this would be a winning combo!…read more Enjoyed dinner here while visiting from out of town. Thai is my favorite food and it's hard for me to find a place truly deserving of 5 stars. But Eem deserves all 5. We were given a complimentary Field Greens Salad that was a misorder from a different table. It was delicious - fresh and tangy. We ordered family style to try different dishes. My favorite was the White Curry with Brisket Burnt-ends. The brisket melted in your mouth, and blended well with the white curry. The Sweet and Sour Fried Chicken was incredible. Crispy outside, tender on the inside, and amazing flavor. My only qualm is the pieces are on the larger side, but they don't provide a knife. But that didn't stop me! The Thai tea was lightly sweetened, and came with cute umbrellas. I am still thinking about this meal 4 days later, and looking forward to coming again when I'm in Portland next. The demand for this place is great! We got there for an early dinner at 4 PM, with little to no wait. But by 5 PM the wait was over an hour long, so plan accordingly! Inside space was clean, well decorated, and table spaced nicely so you didn't feel too crammed next to other parties.

Eem absolutely lived up to the hype! So many people recommended it, and while we hadn't originally…read moreplanned to go, I'm so glad we made it happen. We weren't sure we'd get a table, but arriving around 5 p.m. worked out perfectly--we snagged a patio table for three and enjoyed the beautiful weather. We ordered a salad, the white curry with burnt ends, mushroom fried rice, and sweet-and-sour chicken, and everything was amazing! The cocktails and mocktails were delicious, too, and came in such fun, playful glasses that made the experience even more memorable. This was such a fun dinner and a spot I'd highly recommend. The surrounding neighborhood is also really cute, with places to grab ice cream or another treat afterward. Definitely worth making room for on your Portland itinerary!

Awesome food, tasteful and plenty of it. Super casual environment with family style eating which…read morecan be loud at times but food is really really tasty and they serve in big portions. All of us have had 1000 different noodles but this texture is by far the best..... it's a treat for your taste buds ... everything we ordered was delicious Go give this place a try and u will thank me.

On our way back from Wilsonville our family decided to try this Sichuan restaurant located in a…read moremodest strip mall. When we arrived we were greeted by the friendly staff and were promptly seated. The food arrived fresh and very quick, and everything was delectable. We've been through Sichuan/Szechuan restaurants all over the world, and I have to say while this place doesn't disappoint, the food does have a more muted flavors for those not as used to spice. We ordered a variety of dishes, and the standout was definitely the Salted Egg Yolk Shrimp. It arrived fresh and hot with plenty of salted egg yolk flavor. They're very casual here, especially with the cute drawings on the walls. My kids loved it. People were coming in and out grabbing plenty of to go orders, they're likely a local favorite. For an introduction to the spices in Sichuan cuisine, I'd recommend. If you're looking for things heavy on spice, you'll be satisfied but might've had better.

Bonchon makes really good crispy fried chicken. It's so good…read moreI haven't even bothered to try anything else. It's by far one of the most crispy wings in the world. Their soy garlic sauce is great as well. It's the only non-spicy sauce and it's great. Prices are reasonable. The place isn't too big inside. However, depending on when you go the wait can be up to 15-20 minutes since it's made to order. On Monday and Tuesday they have $1 wings which is by far the best wing deal in all of Portland metro.

Crispy & tasty but a bit pricey for fast food chicken. $38 gets you 15 pieces of delicious…read moredouble-fried, extra-crispy Korean Fried Chicken. The pieces are fairly substantial, juicy & ultra-flavorful. We had a mix of spicy and soy & garlic. Space was a little tight for eating but cold water was provided. Service was typical counter-serve. We also had bulgogi fries, a smallish portion for the money with only a smattering of bulgogi beef. I wish this place could have gotten 5 stars but the value ain't there, though the taste is.

The California roll bowl was really tasty with lots of real crab in a delicious sauce spiced with…read morepickled ginger and just enough wasabi to make it interesting. We ate at an outside table which was comfortable despite being next to the parking lot -- and not as noisy as inside.

This is a fun addition to LO! The food is a little funky and not your typical Asian cuisine but…read moreit's good! Some dishes are a little spicy so beware. Service was friendly and helpful. I also love that they participate in Burger week, Nacho week, etc! We need more west side businesses to join into these fun weeks :)

Still amazing. This time the rice was white and not purple/black rice, and I wish there were more…read morecurry sauce on the cauliflower, but we liked it a lot. The pad see ew and green beans also stood out for us. Wish there were more eggplant in the holy basil eggplant dish, as it was so good. Brussels sprouts were good too, but probably wouldn't need to get them or the masala fries again (also good flavor, just not that crisp and the sauce distribution was on the top). The only dish we didn't care for was the rainy Rangoon, but I enjoyed trying it all. Overall, amazing flavor, and will definitely be back, but wish portions were a bit heftier- though, between our party or 8, 4 apps and 4 mains were good enough.

I definitely went out of my way to try this restaurant because I'd heard they had a great vegan…read moremenu, and it was absolutely worth it. Since it was my first time, I asked the staff for a recommendation. They suggested the bibimbap and mentioned it was on the spicy side, which I was totally okay with. While their cocktails looked really tempting, I ended up getting a Mexican Coke, and I loved that they had it. The bibimbap was absolutely delicious. It had so many different flavors and textures, and somehow they all worked perfectly together. The waiter also suggested mixing everything together before taking the first bite, which I really appreciated. The ambiance was super cute, with a cozy little tiki-bar vibe inside, and they also have a few outdoor tables. The service was exceptional throughout. This is an easy 5-star review from me.

Any time I get to go to Nudi, it's been a treat. The food is all delicious *and* interesting, their…read morespecials are always worthy of consideration, the service is great and the atmosphere inside is nice and cozy - cool building it's in. Obviously they're called 'nudi' for a reason, so make sure to get something with noodles if it's your first time.

Oh danggggg the pad se ew is fire here. Cutely decorated…read morelittle joint. Just a note, they do not make modifications to the menu. I had wanted to try something without chicken but what the menu says is what you get. Regardless will still come back for some noooods

Small portions, some at prices that were reasonable, others at prices that seemed a little high…read more A couple of the plates had a bit of an off-putting aftertaste, unfortunately. The servers were very friendly and make me want to come in and give this place another try. I will redo this review if my viewpoint changes after that visit.

It was pretty empty when we went. The server was very friendly and even brought us a sample of an…read moreunreleased drink that we enjoyed! The food was delicious and hot, I especially enjoyed the potstickers. I would love to return and try the wontons and soup dumplings! Cute and tasty!

First time here and let me tell you -- it's worth the try! You walk in, order at the counter, then…read morefind your spot. The employees were super friendly and really helpful with the menu if you have any questions. Great ambiance overall and plenty of outdoor seating. The chicken curry and pad thai were amazing, and the hibiscus lemonade was so freaking delicious. Will definitely be back to try more things on the menu!

Going to give this an objective review as a vegetarian and acknowledge that my rating may have been…read morehigher if I did eat meat/seafood. Came by with a friend for an early dinner and got one of the last tables in the place; fair warning, it seems to fill up pretty quickly during peak hours! My caveat for the vegetarian review is that there is honestly just 1 main I could order -- the veggie curry + roti set. If you are vegan, you will need to sub rice for the roti fyi. The curry was overall pretty good and the roti was crispy, flaky, soft in all the right proportions. Satisfying to eat overall on a cold day though I will say portions are a tad small for the price point. My friend really enjoyed her hat yai combo and can you blame her? The fried chicken did look/smell amazing so kudos for that! I will say it's unfortunate that no other menu item or special menu item is vegetarian or has the option to be made vegetarian. But definitely do acknowledge that certain cultural cuisines are inherently meat/seafood based and changing that can detract from their authenticity. Hat Yai is a great option for omnivore groups and you won't have to make your veg friends feel like they are missing out or have nothing to order. However, as a vegetarian, given the 1 menu option - I'm not quite sure how frequently I will return. I will however, direct my omnivore friends right on over.

Luc Lac is a great spot if you're craving Vietnamese food! The decor is really fun, with neon…read morelights and a dragon that gives the place a cool, almost club-like vibe. It's definitely a nice spot for dinner. The service was great, and our food came out pretty quickly. You order at the counter first, and they give you a number to take to your table. There's complimentary water and utensils available on the side, which makes everything pretty convenient. You can also choose to sit inside, outside, or get your food to go. We ordered the pho with steak and brisket, and it was delicious! We also got the vermicelli with pork, which had a lot of flavor. The portions are pretty generous, so the vermicelli would be great to share. Overall, we had a great experience at Luc Lac. If you're craving Vietnamese food, I definitely recommend checking this place out!

Came in here after visiting long-time family friends that live in Bend who later decided to meet us…read morefor some eats in Portland proper before we headed back to Seattle. Let me tell you, if they had this place in Seattle, it would be poppin' for sure. Loved the decor, and the service was amazing. We were a party of 8, and they did the most to get us seated. They even combined two tables for us without too much wait. We appreciated this so much! This is one of those places where you order at the counter, and they bring your food to your table, although they also seat you. So you wait in line to order, and then you wait a little longer to get a seat. The menu is on a huge, lit-up billboard behind the counter, so you'll see folks crowded in that area trying to read it. The food was alright, no one was particularly blown away. I got a pho, and I would say it was okay. I think you come here more for the vibe and scratching that craving than for out-of-this-world food/flavors. The music is good, the servers were all super friendly, and it's a great vibe. Fyi, there's mostly street parking.