Confession time: the idea of paying to cook my own dinner has never exactly screamed "great night…read moreout." Then I went to N to Tail, and now I'm considering a career in table-side grilling. The meal started with spicy cucumbers, fried eggplant, and Korean fried chicken. The cucumbers were refreshing, sweet, spicy, and dangerously addictive. The eggplant was crispy, sticky, and packed with flavor. And the fried chicken? My partner could have just eaten that alone and been happy! The four of us went all in on the largest combo platter. Short rib, ribeye, pork belly, shrimp, chicken, veggies--the grill was working overtime. The short rib ipractically melted, the ribeye was buttery perfection, and the pork belly reminded us why pork belly has such a devoted fan club. There was a brief period where my partner and I had no idea what we were doing at the grill, luckily we were with seasoned veterans of it! By the end of the meal my confidence was soaring that I could do this again! The banchan, which the server hinted at has a few sides that change time to time, kept every bite interesting The service was fantastic and so informative, and the entire experience was far more fun than I expected. N to Tail is a hidden gem. Come hungry, bring friends, and don't be surprised if you leave wondering why you haven't stopped by sooner.

N To Tail quickly became one of my favorite spots in town since moving to Portland! The bartender,…read moreBrooke, is attentive, kind, and knowledgeable. The food is delicious and has an authentic warmth to it. The outdoor seating area is fun. I can't wait to check out the Korean BBQ next time!

This is such a vibrant and welcoming spot. It has a modern feel with communal tables, individual…read morewindow seats, a bar, and outdoor seating. The food is great for sharing if you're on a little foodie adventure and hopping around to different spots, and they also have full meals. We really like the food here, and they have specials too. One thing we still haven't tried are the cocktails. Do not pass up the seasonal soft serve! I also remember their T-shirts being super cute. I'll probably stop by again the next time I'm up in Portland. Parking can be tricky with street parking, though there are paid lots. Overall Service: I don't think I've had a bad experience here. The last few times, our servers have been upbeat, and even the host was welcoming.

I had a great dinner experience here last night with my partner. We love love love the honey paw!…read more For starters, it's a great location. Close to more bars for extra drinks, easy to run into other friends. Also, it's a beautiful spot with outdoor seating in the warmer months. We opted to sit outside and enjoyed khao soi, katsu pork sandwich, and the honey soft serve. The portions are generous, as we were able to share and have leftovers. Each plate had so many great textures and flavors. We did experience a long wait between ordering, getting food, and receiving the check. It was a busy summer night so I wasn't upset, but do not plan on having a quick meal here. Get cozy, get an extra drinks and enjoy your time here. Apologies, but phone did not eat first this time-no pics!

I would have taken a picture but I ate it before I could…read more Korean and Mexican fusion in a food truck is a brilliant idea! I'm thrilled to be able enjoy them throughout the season.

the Seoul burritos are so good! I got the veggie version and my husband got the beef version. The…read moreburritos are tasty and filling. We've visited twice now and definitely will again in the future!! Service is always wonderful and very quick! Awesome food truck!

We were craving some non-seafood on our trip and decided to get some Thai food after seeing all the…read morepictures and reviews online. It was really busy that it was over an hour wait but we just went to a nearby bar to grab a drink. We ordered the crispy wings and the curry noodles, and honestly, it was great! The brussel sprouts were not as crispy as I was hoping, but the flavor was great. I would definitely like to come at lunch to try their chicken sandwich, but the crispy wings were very crispy and juicy! I would go back, 100%

Atmosphere good. Food food. And good Wings fire…read morePad see yew gucccci Beer chill Service quickness Need pokemon cards

Yeah, get over here. I'll eat a dish with pork belly in it any day of the week, I'm somewhat of an…read moreexpert on the subject.. The braised and crisped pork belly (Buta No Kakuni) here was some of the best I have ever had. One of those "Holy sh*t" bites where you have to put your head down to process what just assaulted your taste buds. Perfectly rendered fat, good meat to fat ratio, super crisp outer exterior but not too much where it gets tough, the caramelized soy glaze to top it all off.. It was just so good. Also, getting a bite with the kewpie, pickled onion, and pork belly all in one shot is chefs kiss. It doesn't even need all the supporting characters, but it makes it that much better. Slightly overshadowed by the pork, I also got an onigiri. It was filled with chicken and chives. Overall I thought the onigiri was decent. Chicken and chive wouldn't be my top filling but it was tasty nonetheless and still worth trying! I like that they griddle it slightly to help it hold its structure instead of using a piece of nori. Its a pretty relaxing feel inside the place. Staff was also attentive and pleasant. We set in the back, up a few steps right underneath an awesome Totoro poster- iykyk.

Really good! We came here for lunch and sat outside. We ordered several of the snacks and all were…read moredelicious, the age nasu and yaki onigiri standing out in particular. The yakisoba was also great! The food was so good that despite being quite full, we ordered the mochi cake special when offered, which was similarly delicious.

We had such an incredible time at James Beard finalist for 2026: Izakaya Minato…read more We decided to head up to Maine for my birthday and this was the place I was the most excited to try the entire weekend. Given that my wife and I are from Los Angeles, we have always been craving great sushi on the East Coast so we decided to go with the nine course Omakase at Izakaya Minato. It was such a special experience, ranging from the bar seating which allow us to see everything that was happening behind the scenes in the kitchen, to the incredible service from the multitude of servers who served us throughout the night, to the incredible food for a great price. I could see why Izakaya Minato got the credit it deserved as a James Beard finalist this year. Make sure you stop and give it a try!

This spot was recommended by a friend, so we said why not? Izakaya Minato is a tapas style…read morerestaurant, where everything are small bites and meant to be shared amongst the table, or you can order the omakase, where they decide what to give the entire table 5 different dishes for $45. We decided to do a la carte to try out a handful of dishes, while also making sure we were substantially full between the four of us. Probably the most expensive bite available here is the Uni Spoon ($7), which features a Maine sea urchin, raw quail egg yolk, with a dash of ponzu and tobiko, all served on a spoon. Well worth the splurge IMO. Other dishes that stood out to me included the Razor Clam Motoyaki ($11), Toro Zuke ($22), and the Beef Yukke ($15), which had a nice slight spicy kick. If you're looking for a more filling dish, I'd get the Kimchi Cha-han ($9), which is their kimchi fried rice dish, or their Okonomiyaki ($13), which is a cabbage pancake.

Such a good place for lunch (especially their lunch specials)…read more I loved the noodle with the pad Thai, big fan of the smaller noodles! Was also able to get it to be a little spicy and it was perfect. Crab Rangoons do not disappoint on the amount of crab! Server was lovely as well and was so helpful to me! Definitely a great lunch spot

We came here by accident/chance because of a too long wait and then getting somewhat lost - and it…read morewas fantastic. I love Thai food, but all my favorite spots at home have diminished. This place revived my love, truly. The drunken noodles slapped, the green curry was delightful, the wings and gyoza were friend perfectly, and everything was flavored so well. We were so happy to have a quick lunch here and our service was top notch and friendly. The lunch deal of a meal + appetizer was awesome too.

Food and presentation was on point and probably one of the best food I had around the Portland area.read more

I have been wanting to try this spot forever and was very impressed! Prices are great and…read moreeverything is super fresh. I got the tuna special and it was so good. My friend got a special roll and also really great. The service was nice and quick. They also have many lunch deals. There was so many things I wanted to try so I def will be back!

Who knew Portland, Maine had such great sushi?!…read more I saw that the Super Toro roll seemed to be the most popular among everyone, so I decided to try that. I was a little nervous, since I've just started dabbling into eating raw fish, but I was SO impressed! The roll tasted so fresh, and the toro melted in your mouth. The truffle oil was also a nice touch and added great flavor. I also loved that Miyake had many different types of more unique rolls, unlike the basic rolls you see at a classic sushi restaurant. If you're in a sushi mood or just a great dinner spot, I'd highly recommend Miyake!

Delicious and more upscale sushi restaurant. I knew I had to try the Hamayaki because everyone on…read moreYelp raved about it. It is crab, lobster, and scallop with sauces and baked over a bed of rice. Super delicious and rich. I got the king salmon and avocado roll to go along with it and to cut some of the richness. Waiter was friendly and efficient. Food and check came out at a reasonable time.

Obviously no one goes to Portland wanting to eat something other than fresh lobster and other…read moreseafood. But I had a craving for Ramen and the menu at Pai Men Miyake looked FANTASTIC. I had to try it. Our server, Helena, was friendly and personable. She was also very attentive, and gave wonderful suggestions on food and drinks. Would come here again. Customer service was a solid 5/5. Food: Double Tuna Roll: 5/5. Simple. Delicious. A great starter. Lobster Buns: 4.5/5. We couldn't skip something with lobster on it, we are in Portland after all! They were delicious, but not the best buns I've had. Would order them again. Duck Ramen: 5/5. If there is duck on the menu, I will be ordering it. Have I ever seen duck ramen on a menu? No. Did I order it? Yes. Did it live up to my unrealistic expectations? Absolutely! The duck was cooked perfectly, the ramen was flavorful, and smelled absolutely heavenly. A solid dish and a must try!

Had such a lovely time at Pai Men Miyake in Portland over the weekend. Stopped in because I was…read morecraving ramen and the reviews said great things. We got brussel sprouts and pork gyoza to share: the brussel sprouts were phenomenal and we ate them so fast (lol), the pork gyoza could have used a bit more flavoring for me personally but the meat inside was super tender! I ordered the chicken shio ramen and it was pretty good, but I maybe would've like some more spice in there, so maybe I should've ordered something different! My partner got the beef short rib buns which he loved. The service was pretty fast and we were able to be seated quickly which was great as we were starved! Would definitely go back if I were in the area and craving ramen again!