Nong's is my go-to destination restaurant in Portland, Oregon. Specifically, the location at 609…read moreSE Ankeny St. that feels as comfortable and unpretentious as your favorite broken-in pair of shoes! Their namesake Khao Man Gai is unmatched anywhere else. I've tried many places in Seattle that come close, but there's something about Nong's that spells P-E-R-F-E-C-T-I-O-N to me. A bonus is their free self-serve tea dispenser. It's such a simple, but nice and generous touch that I like to translate as "thank you" to their customers for supporting their small, quality, family business. Nong's-- try it! It's simple, healthy, delicious, and nourishing comfort food.

I'd say skip. The portions are small, the chicken is dry, but I do say that the wrapping is…read moreefficient and eco-friendly! The broth and sauce was probably the best part for me. Chicken bits were not it. Staff was cool. Inside was interesting.

The chicken wings were fantastic! The service was fast and friendly. Great restaurantread more

Ordered the Korean street sandwich and a medium boneless chicken with two sauces (honey butter &…read moreKorean hot and sweet). The Korean street sandwich was good and devoured instantly. The chicken was just alright - a little dry. I wish they gave more sauce and seasonings on it. Service was great though! We were undecided on which 2 sauces to order, and the guy let us try two of them!

I might be living under a rock because I had no idea this Nong's location existed!…read more The inside is really cute with bright walls and some booths, but mostly barstool seating. I recently brought some visiting friends here for a snack between meals and 4 of us shared a Khao Man Gai. Now I already know this dish slaps, but sharing it made it even more delicious. The chicken is moist, the rice is flavorful, and the sauce elevates everything. And the service!! During our meal, one of the staff members mistakenly tried to drop off a thai tea at our table. We told him we hadn't ordered one and noted that we wished we did as he took the drink to another party. A few minutes later, he came back to our table with a thai tea on the house, stating that he felt bad he teased us. Like, are you an angel? What even? It was delicious, by the way :) Nong's will continue to be a place I frequent and bring visitors to try!

Made a pitstop here yesterday as a part of a Portland food tour…read more Got to try out their signature dish, the Khao Man Gai. It's a really simple, but tasty dish consisting of chicken and rice. What makes it special is the sweet and tangy sauce which you pour or drizzle over the chicken. It's a pretty potent flavor enhancer for sure. Who knew something so simple could taste so good? Hats off to our tour guide for introducing us to this spot. Would have never known about this place if it weren't for her. Definitely a must-visit spot for both locals and out-of-towners like me.

Food~In my opinion the chicken was seasoned but, the hype over the Kane sauce is literally over…read morerated. I am not a boneless or chicken strip type person but, my husband wanted to try it. The food was piping hot, fresh, and nice size portions. The lemonade was amazingly refreshing (it would be nice to get a refill if dining in). Service~It's very quick and pleasant (it likes an assembly line that's well oiled). I believe it's made to order it took maybe 8-10 minutes to get it our order (it was really busy). But, I am totally fine with a wait especially for fresh and hot piping food. Ambiance~It's located in the mall and, it's kinda tucked away in the corner. But, once you hit the corner you cannot miss it. It's plenty of seating and, I love how it's always a team member making sure the area stays stocked and cleaned!

The chicken low-key suckssss, but I'll give them credit because the sauce does some serious heavy…read morelifting. The chicken itself isn't anything special, but the sauce definitely helps make it bearable. HOWEVER, these people will charge you for literally everything like their entire business depends on that extra dollar. Come on now, you absolute goobers. At some point, you have to draw the line. The food is already MID, and now I have to pay extra for every little thing? Be so for real. And don't even get me started on the sweet tea. That stuff tastes like a cotton factory had a personal vendetta against my taste buds. It somehow leaves your mouth feeling drier than it was before you took a sip, and instead of refreshing you, it makes you feel even more dehydrated. How do you manage to make sweet tea taste like it was brewed in a dusty warehouse? Brother, I ordered a drink, not a side quest for hydration.

If you're looking for incredible Nepalese cuisine with an Asian-inspired twist, Nom Nom is a…read moremust-visit. Every dish is packed with bold, unique flavors that keep me coming back. The crab fried rice is a fan favorite for good reason--it's flavorful, perfectly cooked, and absolutely delicious. My personal favorites are the samosas and the roasted cauliflower, both of which are full of amazing spices and prepared with so much care. What really makes Nom Nom stand out, though, is the people behind it. The owners and chefs are genuinely welcoming and passionate about what they do, creating an atmosphere that feels just as memorable as the food itself. Whether it's your first visit or your tenth, you're always treated like family. Great food, wonderful people, and a warm, inviting experience make Nom Nom one of my favorite places to eat.

I don't know if we came on a bad day or is it just bad?…read more We got the wings and they were so small that three of them would equal the same size of a wing at another proper place. But even worse, they were so dry that it felt like it was heated at 400° for 30 minutes. And for $16 that's horrific, I would say that this is like the wings you would find at a dive bar at 11 PM with no choices, and they would probably only charge you about $8 to $10. The Momo was just simply not good. We got the chili chicken and they were extremely small, over fried, and the sauce taste just like a store-bought, sweet thai chili sauce Lastly, we got the nacho for nacho week and oh my God was that a disappointment as well. It came out extremely cold, and it might be intended to serve not hot, but this was like straight out of the fridge cold. If you look at the pictures they have on the nacho week website, it looked nothing like it. It was a disgrace as it was probably 90% nacho in 10% everything else. If you split up the toppings, it would only need about four or five chips before you've exhausted all the toppings that came with it. Then you're left with 90% of just tortilla chips. I don't know how this place got so many good reviews but either this is a really bad day, but we got three separate dishes that were all bad, but I'm inclined to think that it's just simply bad.

Screen Door was our destination of choice for a celebratory meal! I've heard only good things and…read morerarely eat Southern food, so I was truly in for a treat and not disappointed. First off, what a stylish, refined-yet-casual atmosphere. Love the layout of the restaurant; it was bright and spacious. They have a variety of tables and booths for various party sizes, plus outdoor dining! All the staff were smiling, kind, and friendly! Our food and drinks came out very quickly. We ordered a good share of items since we wanted to try a variety of things! From the happy hour menu, we got the Boudin Balls and Romaine Wedge Salad. From their dinner menu, we ordered the Virginia Ham Deviled Eggs (upgraded), Local Fried Green Tomatoes, Yellow Grits, Crawfish Etouffee, and Chicken and Waffles Two Pieces. It was my first time trying most of these things. My favorite app was the fried green tomatoes; they weren't wet, were nicely breaded, and were well seasoned. All the fried items were perfectly fried! The eggs, since we upgraded to trout roe, were very salty. The boudin balls were dense, savory, and meaty--not my personal favorite. I enjoyed trying the grits, but my favorite was the crawfish! It was sweet and savory, the sauce was a good consistency, and the portion was generous. The chicken and waffles were fabulous--I can see why they're popular! I don't normally eat this, but it was the perfect mix of savory and sweet; I loved the sweet potato too! Screen Door is a popular spot in Portland, and I can see why! It's a must-visit for visitors and tourists. You'll find it in the Pearl District, off Couch Street.

Had an overall great experience at Screen Door! The wait was long, but with Powell's right down the…read moreblock, it's easy to spend time elsewhere while you wait. Of everything we ordered, the shrimp and grits and the fried chicken and biscuits with mushroom gravy were divine. Definitely worth the wait! We got the summer scramble and it was decent. Overall, we had a good experience and I'd go back for more!

Came from out of town and the cashier was patient and nice!…read more Food is absolutely incredible. They had a lot of options and the traditional and Nashville chicken specifically is amazing. I love the outside patio. Entire restaurant is really aesthetic and pretty! Would recommend, and would absolutely go again

I went in twice this week and it was rocky both times. Friday we were told they were out of half &…read morewhole chickens. Today they had to check with the chef prior to taking our order. We were told they lost their supply earlier this week and had to toss it out. I offered to go to Costco for them. LOL...Now thats funny! Not sure how they run a chicken restaurant without chicken. We ordered the whole chicken, traditional with 4 sides. Pricey, so I was expecting greatness. Instead, I got the small chicken I ever seen. They need a new supplier if that's the size of their chickens. Paying $60 for a whole fried chicken is over priced to start. There has to be something that makes it better. I looked for the differentiator from other places and nope, I couldn't find it. The chicken was moist and decent, that's why I gave 3 stars. The sides were small, made for one or two not 4. The corn was the best thing for sides. The mash potatoes and Mac & cheese aren't worth buying. Take the Cole slaw and corn. The staff was just there. They act as if working is a problem. No smiles, no excitement nothing but what you want? Could be better. T

I had no idea Your Side Chicks was gluten free and dairy free until just now when I looked this…read moreplace up. That is to say, the food rocks! We ordered the two-piece platter with lemon pepper flavoring for the tenders and OG fries. The flavors for the chicken were bold and the textures were great (crispy outside, tender inside). We also got complementary slaw and their secret sauce. Standard service, lots of outdoor seating in the Nob Hill food cart pod.

100\10 best gluten free chicken i got 2 tender with dry honey and BBQ sauce really amazing try it…read morein Portland

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.