Came on Monday (Labor Day holiday) at open at 9:30am - plenty of parking. Note the lot was sort of…read morefull when we left at 10:30 with some aggressive cars vying for our spot. We came in with the early crowd rush and were waved directly to a table and ordered quickly from carts. We received tea and water right away (and people did come around to check occasionally). We only ordered from two dim sum carts because my friend hadn't tried dim sum really before and my daughter has limited interest in dim sum (4 yrs old). We got riblets, shrimp dumping, shu mai, sticky rice, xiao long bao, pork bao (char siu bao). We weren't offered more or the menu, but I think they looked at our table and decided we had plenty (we didn't try to order more or ask for a menu). If I was with my husband I would've gotten some radish cake and tripe and possibly a vegetable dish, but it seemed like overkill for the 3 of us since my kid would only eat xlb wrappers without soup. Food was great, my friend loved the shu mai and we had fun and paid promptly ($43) at the counter. Great spot and I'll go back!

We went to try the dim sum after hearing great words of it. The place is open and clean, service is…read morepretty fast. The staff is fairly friendly. Tea comes fast. We tried a few types of dumplings, rice noodle rolls, pork rib-lets, lotus leaf rice, bakery items, etc. The bakery buns with egg yolk are the best, and the shrimp dumplings as well as chive dumplings are very good, too. Rib-lets were a disappointment, won't ever order it again. Other items are ok. Overall good food and service.

This is a go to for that "I NEED Dim Sum" feeling…read more The carts come around frequently and there are tons of choices. The cart ladies know what they are doing! Cons: there is only one person handling the water and tea for the whole place. You have to know to go and grab your to go boxes for your leftovers. The food comes with standard amounts for two or more. I don't think a person of one would fare well unless they wanted to take a ton home

I had a really disappointing experience at HK Dim Sum today. One of my favorite dishes is the fried…read moreshrimp ball, but as soon as I took my first bite, it tasted sour and spoiled. It was so bad that I had to spit it out immediately. I called the server over to let them know because I didn't want anyone else to eat it. The response I got was that "maybe the hot weather made it taste like that." That explanation was disappointing. If the food has gone bad because of the weather, it shouldn't be served to customers in the first place. I've eaten enough to know the difference between fresh food and spoiled food, and this definitely tasted off. This was my first experience like this at HK, and it left a really bad impression. I hope they pay closer attention to food quality and freshness so other customers don't have the same experience.

a/c broken, not going back. Hot and uncomfortable. Good was ok. Sweating like a pig. Miserable…read moreexperience

I've had Xin Ding Dumpling House bookmarked for over a year, so I was excited to finally cross it…read moreoff my list while visiting family. Since we had our dog with us, we ordered everything to go and enjoyed it back at our hotel just down the street. Just a heads up if you're planning the same, there wasn't any outdoor dining available. Being from the SF Bay Area, one of the first things we looked for was Har Gow and Siu Mai, but they weren't labeled the way we're used to. After asking, we found out the Crystal Shrimp Dumplings are their Har Gow, and the Shrimp Siu Mai contains pork, which was exactly what we were looking for. We ordered two of each. We also ordered two Beef Chow Fun, Combination Fried Rice, Eggplant with Minced Pork, Sweet & Sour Spare Ribs, and three pear sodas. The dim sum absolutely hit the spot. The Har Gow and Siu Mai were well seasoned, nicely prepared, and exactly what we had been craving. The Beef Chow Fun was another winner. We were glad we ordered two because we found ourselves reaching for it more than the fried rice. The Eggplant with Minced Pork was also delicious. The eggplant was cooked perfectly -- tender without becoming mushy -- and the seasoning was right on point. I'm also glad we changed our order from the House Special Spare Ribs to the Sweet & Sour Spare Ribs. Unlike many versions, these weren't battered and fried, so the pork maintained a great texture while still being coated in a flavorful sweet and sour sauce. One unexpected favorite was the pear soda. It's made with Asian pear, so the flavor is much lighter and more refreshing than the sweeter pear sodas we're used to. The only hiccup? They're bottled with a traditional cap, and since we were staying in a hotel, we quickly realized we didn't have a bottle opener. Let's just say we got a little creative. One thing I really appreciated was that the staff noticed our large takeout order and packed it thoughtfully. They included six extra takeout containers, plenty of forks, chopsticks, and napkins, which ended up being incredibly helpful since we were eating in a hotel room with no paper plates or utensils. It's a small gesture, but one that definitely didn't go unnoticed. Overall, we were really happy with our meal. This place lived up to being on my bookmark list for over a year, and I'd happily come back the next time we're staying in downtown Portland.

Date: 03/29/2026…read more Ordered: Beef Stew Noodles Soup Price: $10.45 Amount: Good for one person. Taste: Loved this one. They have many other delicious items that my colleagues ordered. Would like to try more of their items. They have good veg options too. Service and Ambiance: All good! Do I recommend this place? Of Course! Update: Date: 05/16/2026 (2nd Visit) Food: Spicy Beef Pancake Roll Price: $10.50 Taste: Loved it! Food: Chicken and Vegetable boiled wonton in Hot and Sour Sauce (6 pcs) Price: $7.95 Taste: Very good. It tastes better with any soup noodles. I had with beef stew noodles soup.

Stopped in for some quick dumplings during a walk along the river…read more Food was quick and tasty, prices reasonable. Views were great. Main issue was the weird combination of a human server who greeted me, physical menu, QR code ordering on a website, waiting on the server to verbally confirm my order that I entered in the website before it was started, and payment in person with the server despite the website having my total. It was a frustrating and less efficient way of doing any of it. All QR & app, fine by me. All human? Preferred. But make me type the order and then wait on a human for the payment??? Mind numbing.

If you love XLB you'll find this place very pleasing. Super juicy!…read more Staff were very nice and tentative! Place looked super clean. Biggest concern for anyone coming would be just a little bit of luck for parking. Other than thay, worth a try for sure! Recommend, honey walnut shrimp, eggplant and of course XLB!

Thought it was related to the Duck house Chinese restaurant in LA but seems not…read moreWaiter recommended the soup dumpling and it was indeed really good. Lots of juice and thin wrap. Unfortunately some wrap were broken so it's already dried but mostly fine The dry pot is ok. Huge amount of meat though. Way too much meat. Couldn't finish it. Can ask for various level of spicy. Typical price for a Chinese restaurant and have discounted lunch menu Also had basil chicken for lunch, lots of meat but not enough basil. More sweet pepper than basil

I'm a big fan of Bao Bao for a tasty snack well under $10. The chicken curry Bao and pork Bao were…read morereally tasty. Each was $3.80. Standard chili oil in little cups to go if you like it. Counter service and the baos were ready immediately. I want to come back for the other offerings. Clean shop with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating right before the east side entrance to the burnside bridge.

Stopped here after visiting the Matcha Project and got the spicy tofu bao. The bao texture is…read moreincredible. The tofu and noodles and veggies inside could have been a bit better cooked, but the flavor was good. I would come back here and try other bao but was a bit limited since I'm a vegetarian, but was happy to see that they did have some options. Service was quick and efficient. I ordered and immediately got my bao. There are a few tables inside, but I got mine to go and it came in this pretty packaging. The bao was pipping hot. I almost burnt my hand.

It's been a minute so we came back after 9 years. The…read moredimsum is still bad, we didn't enjoy any of it. It's also more expensive than its competitors HK cafe (they blow them out of the water). I dropped around $60 for 4 dishes and the siu mai were mainly fatty. We also got chicken feet and it didn't taste right, very bland and overcooked. The shrimp noodles we got were also just very lack luster. The dining tables were sticky and just felt grimy. I wish they would get it together.

I've had so many positive experiences at Pure Spice, it's about time I write a review for this…read moreamazingly authentic restaurant. My husband's work took him to Shanghai a number of times, and he tells me our visits to Pure Spice remind him of some of his favorite restaurants he'd frequent there. Here's a fun tip! When your favorite Dim Sum places in Portland aren't serving, remember Pure Spice has a permanent Dim Sum menu they serve during all open hours. You'll find a lot of your favorites there. Visitors will find a daily specials board with listings written in Mandarin! This restaurant definitely has the "if you're in the know, you're in the know" kind of vibe. Just ask the servers to translate if you have any questions. And don't be sheepish about asking questions, or flagging someone down if you need anything. This place can get busy with a lot of regulars who may not respect first come, first served conventions. I don't know, I think it just adds to the local flavor - and makes me want to become a regular as well. Give Pure Spice a shot and let me know what you think!

What an amazing spot for breakfast! Authentic Cantonese style. Ordered congee and poached pork…read moreliver - super clean and fresh-tasting! What also stood out was the service. The waitress was so attentive and kind. Served us hot tea when we seated. Last but not least, the homemade hot sauce was fire!!!!!! So much umami flavor in it beyond the heat. It's just the one sitting on each table. Highly recommend it

Kenny's is a Cantonese Noodle House in the Portland area. The specialize in wonton noodles. They…read moreserve other Canto favorites like congee. The wontons and sui kai that they serve are good. My wife's complaint about it was that they don't give you much. My daughter's wonton noodle soup only came with 4 wontons. My beef brisket and sui kau over noodle came with 3 both 3 pieces of meat and three sui kau. We get a little more in Southern California. My wife kept complaining to me about not enough wontons and meat. The Saipan congee didn't come with very many ingredients. The food was itself was pretty good. The portion was not. Service was good. The boss lady seemed to know all her customers, and knew her customer's usual orders. It's a good place. It's not the 626 or even Richmond (Vancouver). It might be the best in the area.

Came in later on in the evening on a Tuesday and loved our late dinner! Everything was flavorful,…read morefood came out quick, and staff were super attentive! The decor is so cute as well, the bright yellow is fun. Pleasantly surprised we were allowed to order the half duck so late in the day! I would come back for sure.

Ever since HK Cafe's quality going downhill over the past few years, I've been searching for a…read morebetter Asian seafood spot and I finally found one! I ordered their Yang Chow Fried Rice and it was perfectly stir-fried and really well done. Definitely coming back to try some of their other dishes!

I'm primarily writing the review as a shoutout to Jared who was the server for my family and I…read more Jared's service was phenomenal, and gave us one of the best service experiences we've had for dinner. He was on top of things with it being an absolutely packed house on a Saturday night. He also had one of the best demeanors I've seen in a server. He was kind, made multiple great suggestions about the food and took great care of us. Kudos to Jared! And yes, the food was absolutely incredible. Thank you for the incredible night.

I am never upset about eating here, and I always leave feeling satisfied but not overfull. This…read moreplace does get *very* busy so I would highly recommend making reservations. Their service is quick without making you feel rushed My favorite was definitely the stir fried rice cake which they unfortunately have discontinued... but I will always come back for their spicy wontons-- the sauce is to die for! Other dishes I love include the pork chop rice, and the green beans are always nice. I really love the beef noodle soup-- the broth has SO much flavor, and I will often bring the leftover broth home to make with noodles or top over rice the next day because it is that good... As a special treat, I would recommend trying the chocolate XLB and sea salt cream to dip with. Absolutely chef's kiss!