Duck House is absolutely incredible! Let me start by saying…read moreChinese food is usually not my first choice when dining out, but this place completely changed my mind. Every dish we ordered was off-the-charts delicious. We had: * Garlic dry green beans * Szechuan Dan Dan noodles * Beef dry pot * Pork soup dumplings I wouldn't change a single thing--everything was perfectly seasoned, full of flavor, and served fresh and hot. The service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting, great for a relaxed night out. If you're even thinking about trying this place, stop thinking and just go. Duck House is now officially at the top of my dining list!

Came here on a Friday night, and I was pretty disappointed by the quality of the food…read more We got Mandarin Crispy Chicken and Chicken Fried Rice. The fried rice's flavor was pretty muted..I prefer a little saltiness in my fried rice and it honestly had barely any salt? It tasted like plain rice with a little soy sauce and maybe oil flavor? Just not very aromantic in general.. I disliked the Mandarin Crispy Chicken the most as I had an issue with the breading. It was very thick and each bite felt more breading than chicken..The flavor of the sauce was good but with how thick the breading was, the inside of the chicken had no flavor at all once I bit in.. Perhaps we ordered the wrong items, but I don't think I'll be back to try any others at least for now. It was a Friday night so it was busy but I'll say service was good and we had a minimal wait time!

Sichuan Taste was a perfect pit stop on a road trip from the South Bay up to Seattle. We rolled…read morethrough Portland and stopped for a few plates, and everything punched way above a typical highway stop. The smashed cucumber salad was super refreshing -- lots of garlic, crunchy, and exactly what you want after hours in the car. The green onion pancakes came out crispy and satisfying, but my favorite was the wood ear mushroom. They did something to it that made it insanely umami and savory, like a dish you keep thinking about later. The fried rice was solid and full of flavor, and you could tell the kitchen cared. The dining room was pretty empty when we went, so maybe it's newer or underrated, which feels unfair because the food deserves more people. Parking around there is kind of a hassle and the neighborhood isn't the prettiest, but this is a definite stop for me next time I'm in Portland.

Shoutout to everyone still working on Thanksgiving Day! Because of hardworking folks like you,…read morepeople who don't celebrate holidays like me can still eat out. I'm super grateful. Before coming, I did my homework and checked reviews on Chinese review website. The opinions were kinda extreme, some said it was terrible, others said it was amazing. Since it was only a 1 minute walk from my hotel and actually open on Thanksgiving, I went for it. I ordered jalapeño beef 小炒牛肉, veggie chow mein 蔬菜炒面, and string beans 干煸四季豆. The beef came out first, and the first bite surprised me. It didn't taste like the jalapeño beef from other Sichuan restaurants. It tasted exactly like Cantonese beef with gailan, but with green bell peppers instead. Instead of tingly spicy, it had a subtle sweetness. If you're Cantonese, you probably know exactly what I mean. The veggie chow mein was good and reminded me of late night street noodles in Guangzhou, and it also had a slightly sweet touch. The string beans were good too, and didn't have any sweetness. There was some savory minced pork in it. If you're not a strict vegetarian and don't mind a little meat in the dish as long as you only eat the veggie part, go for this one, it was flavorful. While having dinner, I overheard Cantonese in the kitchen between the chef and staff, and ahhh, that explains why I tasted the Cantonese flavor in my dishes! It also explains the two types of extreme reviews. So let me be honest, if you come here expecting the Sichuan/Hu'nan version of stir-fried beef with a strong spicy profile, you might be disappointed. But for me, it was honestly a lucky hit. I did see some Sichuan spicy dishes on the menu, but I didn't order them, so I can't say if they're authentic. But based on what I ordered tonight, I was happy with everything.

4.5 excellent prices for lunch specials. Super fast. Egg deep soup was so so good…read more Mongolian beef was spicy, not what I expected but good. Orange chicken good flavor- too much breading. Nice service. Lots of food. We took some home and feel very full.

*The* downtown place to go for authentic Sichuan dishes as well as somewhat-Americanized…read more favorites. The Sichuan hot spicy beef is amazing and pairs well with the hand-shaved noodles. Even their sautéed green beans are good (simple dish that some others screw up). Don't expect Panda Express or Joy Wok, or you'll be disappointed; this is REAL Chinese food.

On a drizzly March Sunday in Downtown Portland After seeing the gorgeous Cherry tree blossoms along…read morethe Willamette river, we stopped in at Xin Ding on SW 2nd Avenue. The place was full of hungry locals and tourists but was uncustomarily quiet and calm. From the hostess that seated us, to the waitress and servers, all staff and management were extremely polite, positive and helpful. We were starving. So we ordered 3 entrees and side of Dry-fried String beans. The Green Beans were cooked perfectly and the serving size was generous! One of our new favorites is the Mongolian Chicken. Is not a spicy Chinese food dish but the moist chicken and seasonings produced a yummy & comfort food level dish! As usual, the lightly battered & deveined Butterfly prepared Salt & Pepper Shrimp was mouthwatering, with every bite. As the last entree to be served. The ten Chicken & Vegetable Dumplings were fresh and flavorful. Needless to say, with only 2 patrons eating lunch with 3 heaping entrees plus Dry-fried String beans and white rice - we took home 2 more meals worth of Chinese food leftovers. Definitely dine in at this Old Town location or order To Go!

We went to Xin Ding to celebrate a friend's birthday…read more From the start, it's not a great experience checking in with the iPad and not being greeted by anyone and the service just spirals downhill from there. The service was kind of weird/awkward about IDing us for drinks. I assured her I was happy to grab my ID and she was kind of rude, alluding to the fact I look old and she doesn't need it haha. As our food started to come, our friend noticed a long black hair in the chicken dumplings. We notified our server and she investigated the dish on our table. This rubbed us all the wrong way because you should believe your customer and take the plate from the table and maybe exam it in the back/kitchen? We didn't like the hair deter us and everything was truly delicious. We had pork soup buns (good, but not very soup-y), pork wontons in chili oil (yum!), chicken potstickers (probably my favorite), spicy chow mein (delicious), the dry fried green beans (so good)! We were stuffed. I ended up telling the server that we wouldn't need the new chicken dumplings and she was very rude and taken back by that. I feel bad to inconvenience them, but none of it would've happened if there wasn't a hair in the food? There were other small, rude things our server did but ultimately, it didn't ruin our night or take away from the delicious food! I would recommend the restaurant with the warning that the service is lackluster.

Food was very good and great portions. Servers were all very kind and helpful. The place was a bit…read moreloud since it was busy but not their fault and the area I was seated was fine.

Reservations are recommended as this place is always packed and the momos were delicious. Beautiful…read moreand upscale atmosphere was very mcmuch vibrantly. Service was the quick and efficient I had seen.

We ordered delivery so I cannot speak to the friendliness of the staff or the cleanliness of the…read morerestaurant. We ordered the sesame chicken, zhajiang noodle homemade hand pulled wide noodles, chicken fried rice and xiao long bao. The food was ready and delivered on time. The sesame chicken was still crispy with a sticky sweet sauce. Good flavor and a good amount of chicken. The zhajiang with homemade noodles was really the highlight and huge. The noodles were amazing and the sauce had great flavor. The chicken fried rice was good with a large amount of chicken. The bao were good and pretty standard. We'd definitely return.

I'm a little surprised a new Chinese eatery would open two doors from a large popular Chinese…read morerestaurant and a few blocks from an even more popular one, but I guess there's enough demand to go around. - Dan Dan noodles with Bok choy: very good, the portion ample. - Chili Wontons: one of their better dishes, not too far a cry from those at the Duck House. - Popcorn Chicken, liked, but didn't love it, but you do get a very generous portion. - Hand pulled stretch noodles: good and chewy, wish they would cut them...I actually prefer their regular noodles - Scallion pancake: above average - Xiao Long Bao: meh Street parking is tough in this part of town, but there's a huge parking structure nearby. Prices are budget friendly given the portions. I appreciated that owner checked on us, he was very nice

Cute space with very chill vibe. Definitely a great date spot, but also good ambiance for family…read moredining, small group (6 people) or even eating solo. The women who work here are all very nice and great customer service. They cook with FRESH ingredients. For example, fresh green beans and snow peas, not canned or frozen. I highly recommend their seafood items. The shrimp and scallops in garlic sauce were cooked perfectly, so was the green bean chicken. And, in my opinion, they have the best Lo Mein in Portland! Parking in this neighborhood can be very difficult, but it's worth it to park a block or two away, you won't regret it.

The outside of this place is so cute! The chicken was GOATED! Egg rolls were not that big in size…read morebut it made up with the flavor, they were pretty doughy but I enjoyed it. The lo mein wasn't the best, noodles were pretty small. The wontons were pretty good, there wasn't that much meat in it but the wanton wrapper its self was good. I would come back here!

Street Wok has become my favorite Chinese restaurant in the Portland Area. There is one huge…read morereason, they use significantly less oil in their dishes but still use quality ingredients where the flavor stands out without the oil. Typically at most Chinese restaurants, especially fried dishes, you'll see a pool of oil at the bottom of the dish. This is not the case here, and their sauces also keep their oil usage to the minimum. The food doesn't feel as heavy, and they nail most of their Szechuan flavors well. Their service is always fast and friendly. There is a gentleman in glasses that is always happy to serve and answer your questions. He is always happy to pack your food for you to go if you have leftovers as well, which is a lovely gesture. They have very cute decorations inside, from lucky cats with fortune cookies in their mouths, or a painted wall with a Panda cooking delicious food. I'd steer clear from their soup dishes, most of them lack flavor. I highly recommend their Chopped Pepper Fish and their Jade Tofu items though. Very flavorful and not very heavy! Plenty of parking is available which is lovely for eating in Portland, do not let this spot be missed if you've never tried it!

I had some really tasty Chinese food at Street Wok. We…read moreordered the mala fish soup and the numbing mala spice was on point. We ordered it with no additional requests, but the owner let us know that we could adjust it to be milder or more intense depending on our preference. We also tried the spicy fried chicken. The seasoning was flavorful,l and the chicken was juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. The bok choy was nicely cooked with the right amount of garlic. The portion sizes were generous for the price. I'm not very good with extremely spicy food, so I ended up drinking a lot of water. The staff kept coming by to refill my glass without me even asking, which I really appreciated. Everyone was very friendly. The restaurant itself is casual, bright, and spacious.

Silk Road is sick -- honestly, that's the headline. It's one of those places that doesn't really…read moreneed a long explanation because the vibe hits you the second you walk in. The food is genuinely excellent, way above what most people would consider "bar food." Calling it a bar almost feels wrong anyway. It's much closer to a lounge -- or better yet, someone's very cool living room that just happens to serve great food and drinks. The space is intimate, low-lit, and comfortable in a way that makes you want to settle in and stay a while rather than rotate out for the next group. Drinks are fun, creative, and clearly made with intention. Prices are on the higher side, but that's city dining -- and here it actually feels justified. You're paying for the atmosphere as much as what's in the glass, and in this case the atmosphere delivers. Overall, the ambience is very intimate, relaxed, and just plain cool. It's the kind of spot that invites repeat visits, and I've found myself going back time and time again without getting tired of it.

Looking for a late night spot with a date after a show or event? This is pretty solid! Dark,…read morebougie, lounge vibes with some pretty good Chinese food! I couldn't see it very well, but it was delicious! We got a table, but you order at the bar...so maybe sit at the bar. Dumplings and their sauce were the star! Highly recommended! General Tso Chicken pretty good! Portions small with higher price, which matches the spot. I would come again!

If you are a vegetarian this is your spot. The BEST Chinese food for people who don't eat meat. The…read moredry honey tofu... to die for. Anything with soy curls... girl it's gonna make your toes curl. Tons of flavor. Insane portions. Absolutely ridiculous vegetarian options. Would 100% eat here every day if sodium and oil weren't a health hazard. Don't let the occasionally empty restaurant make you think nobody cares about this place. They do a lot of to go orders. Please eat here so we can continue to have this top notch restaurant in Portland.

Different folks like different things. My opinion only which was shared amongst the 5 of us in our…read moreparty is not a flattering one sorry to say amongst any of our dishes. The neon red sauce served with the egg rolls says it all. In my opinion, the only thing that was authentic to Chinese was the bottled Tsing Tao beer.