I'm so excited to discover a Samoan restaurant and deli has opened in my neighborhood! I know we…read morehave several really popular polynesian and Hawaiian restaurants in the area, but I'm uncertain how many uniquely identify as Samoan. Tusi's Deli Creation may be the only one! Located at 68th and Glisan, the restaurant has been introduced to the community slowly over the last few months. The owners are currently doing catering and producing prepackaged deli style food for sale elsewhere, but they've also opened their doors to the public on the weekends. Apparently, the intention is to open for extended hours in early November when they'll operate from Wednesday through Sunday. I've only sampled Tusi's Deli Creation dishes sold for prepackaged takeout, but the chicken half moon pie and round pancakes (Panikeke) are so fresh and packed with flavor, I can't wait to visit this weekend to try more! I'll amend my review when I do. In the meantime, the deli is building quite a social media following where they show off some of their dishes, and make announcements about hours, etc. I highly suggest you check them out before they get so popular they begin selling out of inventory!

California transplant here. Been here for about 3 months. This place is truly a treasure. Ive…read moredesperately been searching for Samoan food since my arrival. And tonight was my lucky night. Please look for the sign. I had to take a turn around the block to realize it was there. (It was rainy and dark out). The owners are lovely people super attentive and welcoming. I called ahead to make sure this wasn't a fluke and the guy answered and reassured me they did indeed have COOKED Samoan food! I got fish, mamoe, muli pipi, with rice and taro. Let me tell you, I don't even think I chewed for the most part. HAHAHA. The food was warm, delicious ,and a comforting in the way that only food from "home" can comfort you. They for sure have blessed hands in the kitchen. I didn't try any of the baked goods or the deserts. But they're an option that I am fully going to take advantage of next time! The owners mentioned they were robbed and almost gave up! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE COME OUT AND SHOW SUPPORT FOR THEM! They truly deserve your patronage! Thank you again for the AMAZING meal.

Every time I travel I look for the best Rueben Sandwich…read more This is hands down it! First off house fermented pickles on that biatch. If you ain't putting pickles in the sammich you are wrong. The Kraut... the art, the music. F' me I can't wait to get back to Portland.!

I'm not much one for sandwiches, but a friend recommended this shop to me. One a day my stomach…read morewent on crazy growling mode, I paid Lottie a visit. Entering the shop, you will be greeted by loud music. Be ready for that. You will have the option to dine outside, if the weather provides it and the seats are empty. The hosts are wonderful and very accepting with a positive attitude. Smiles and all. I ordered the Jim because it was the only sandwich I could eat. The majority of the sandwiches contain meat, so I would not recommend this for vegans or pescatarians. Jim was delicious and I consumed both halves of Jim flawlessly. Either hunger overruled me, or the sandwich was that satisfying. I do recommend the shop, but with limited options for non-meat eaters, I truthfully would rate Lottie and Zulas, 4.5. Yet, I don't believe the spot was "good."

I've been to this place a couple of times. Both times food was freshly made and delicious. This…read morereview is more about the service. I was here recently on a hot day when I was carrying some heavy bags and the staff was extremely nice to me, taking my order quickly and efficiently even though I wasn't sure what I wanted, and when I asked for some water (it was hot), I was expecting just a paper cup with tap water but they brought me a nice big bottle of ice cold water which I badly needed. They didn't even charge me for that. This small act of kindness really made my day, and I just wanted to throw my appreciation out there. Thank you! Also the sandwiches are great and large portions.

Service 2 stars…read more With no other customers waiting, our 2 sandwiches ordered took almost 24 minutes waiting outside in the rain. Ordered taken from someone whose apathetic aura was unappetizing. Way too expensive for a sandwich ordered at an outdoor window plus asking for tip.

Otto's is fantastic! Friendly and caring staff. The food and items are exceptional and they have a…read morefairly good wine selection. I lived in Germany when I was young and I come back often for the Weisswurst and sauerkraut. Very reasonably priced deli! Love supporting local mom and pop businesses. :)

Who doesn't love a delicious weenie on a nice sunny day!! :) always kind people, always a vibe!read more

I finally got to try Sammich during our winery's (Cho Wines) Summer Kickoff Party. We ordered the…read moreTre Italian and the Porkstrami sandwiches (served with chips) and they were incredibly good. The flavors were on point and the meat and produce were super tasty and fresh. The sandwiches paired perfectly with the Cho sparkling wines and made for a perfectly balanced meal. What a treat! I really love when local businesses collaborate to provide special offerings and experiences for their customers. It provides a great opportunity to try something that you've had on your wishlist for a while and discover new favorites.

Was looking for a good sandwich place and bo found one! I give this place a 4.5 instead of a 5…read morerating bc it's very pricey for a sandwich. The service was good and worth the small wait (10min wait). They have inside and outside seating. I got the Italian beef and this is the closest Italian beef I have had outside of Chicago but you just get it dipped! Chefs kiss. Will definitely be back!

oh man it ain't the cheapest but it's the heartiest, the tastiest, with the nicest people. also…read morebeing able to execute on "i have a train/bus in 20 minutes can you feed me" every time. also the cookies. but there is one sandwich to rule them all: the rachel. gigantic, packed with pastrami, melty swiss with the crispy skirt, the coleslaw, just a top to bottom experience. top 5 sandwiches in Portland material. most of the sandwiches are good, they make a wildly good somehow vegan German potato salad and of course Tim's chips and a good selection of beers to boot. also a good place to chill in the mid-evening when not a lot is open; beer is reasonably priced so often i've lingered for a second espeically if you take the sandwich slow, it's a comfy place to hang out along with a solid sandwich. or you can breeze in and out into the night to experience the goodness at home. seriously try the rachel; their pastrami is tender and smoky and peppery and the coleslaw creamy and...anyways, having a moment. if you wanna go wild add bacon to it. please note the only time i have done this there was "an edible and a number of beers" previously involved but holy crap that was good. oh yeah. the blt. just...try the blt, trust me.

Gluten and EGG allergy folks rejoice! GF &Egg free bread here. hallelujah I haven't had a good…read moresandwich since going gf bc 99% of gf bread is made with eggs. I ordered the strawberry Fields sandwich without mayo on the gf hoagie. The whole size is large, def could split it with someone or save some for later if your not starved like I was. Easy spot for lunch. Sandwich was good, a little dry without mayo {bc egg...boo) but that's to be expected. It's a Bit pricey for a sandwich but I dont mind paying to have something allergy friendly while I'm out and about. Big indoor dining area

Let me start by saying I didn't take pictures. For anyone who reads my reviews, that's a big part…read moreof them: ALL THE PICTURES. Presentation, portions, half eaten, etc... but I didn't. Because the food was so damn good. Look - I'm going to start off by saying I grew up practically on The Hill. Out here, you'll have to Google it (make sure to add 'RI' to the search or you'll get some political BS), but back east, "alls you's have ta say" was those two words and anyone would know you knew your Italian, food and otherwise. There isn't anything on this coast that vaguely compares to The Hill's food, but walking into and biting out of Geraldi's was having a little piece of home. There's this little shop in the old town where the owner knew your voice when you called to order... you'd walk in, and you heard "hey cousin!" whether you were or not, and that's the vibe you get from Geraldi's. The food is much the same - you get something that looks like Nonna was at the range all day with her sauce (it's not gravy - no meat) and you came home looking like you haven't eaten in weeks: "I'm gonna fatten you up before you leave" and you walked out the door with a sub (sandwich, that is - not a submarine) that weighed the same as a newborn. We got three of those babies: a Chicago Beef (seal of approval from the orderer - only 'complaint' was that they had to eat it all in one day because the bread was quote too soggy to make it to lunch the next day - travesty), an Italian sausage (just as delicious when 1/2 was reheated the next day) and a Chicken Parmeroni (I thought somehow even better when 1/2 was reheated the next day) and I could have absolutely gone back the next day if it weren't for A. the leftovers 2/3 of us had and B. the meal planning we'd done for the week. I also grabbed a side of giardiniera because I will get it anytime I see it available and I inhaled it - I need to know if I can by it by the vat instead of the side cups because it too was similar to what I can find at home (about practically nowhere out here) and amazing!! I'm still upset I didn't take pictures though!

Atmosphere: Casual, takeout spot…read more Food: Italian Beef was very good. Quite filling too for the size. Price: For a 6 inch sandwich, it's a little on the high side. On the plus side, I was pretty full after eating. Service: Walk-up service. Parking: Small lot in front.

I've had the Gabagool, and the Ramona. The former Great, the latter FABULOUS. A big, fat sandwich…read morefor a price more than fair. Quality ingredients (I kinda know, I'm a retired utility chef), and fresh-fresh. Highly recommend!

Bodega is sooooo overwhelming. They got literally everything in this tiny little store. All the…read morechips, drinks and snacks you could want. I wasn't quite sure how to act with all the options. The sandwiches is allegedly what you need to go for. They are good not great. A little bready. They don't do the trick where they pull out some of the bread from the inside to fit more meat/veggies. Still quality sandwiches and solid options. Bodega is just straight up fun. Go in there with no plan and see what grabs you. (4.2 Stars)

I love this place, I've been here probably more than 50 times. The seating inside is cute and the…read moreatmosphere is very welcoming. The service is always great and quick. I love getting the gyros and the chicken perogis they're great. I definitely recommend this place!

It had been years since I've been here! Had to get the lamb gyro for old times sake. Cutest little…read moreEuropean deli with so many delicious options. Always friendly and helpful. Hands down the best gyro in town!! Have never had one better. Splurged and got double meat cause why not? Definitely stop by if you're in the area.

They made it very easy to want to come back. Perfect portions, all the toppings were really ON…read morethere. It was our first time there, so the hostess/cashier gave us some recommendations and they were spot on. All the service was just very friendly, inviting. Vintage ambiance, very cool spot. Definitely a revisit in my future!

This is also Portland, poor and we are so happy that it still exist. I can't really tell much about…read moreit other than that each of the sandwiches are made with love. The soups are good and you have to build up your own minds and try out aunt tillies