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.

Second time here and I love it. The food selection doesn't have a huge variety, but it has all the…read morethings I like to eat! It's perfect when you're craving hot pot but don't want a super heavy meal. Love both the price and the food. Service was fast too! Definitely will keep coming back.

I walked into Big Hey Hot Pot with high hopes because it has a similar name to one of my favorite…read morehot pot places in Canada, but it is not the same. I walked in excited, but I can't say that I felt the same way walking out. Honestly, I was a bit disappointed with this self serve hot pot. Let me walk you through my experience. I walked into a nearly empty restaurant and was greeted promptly. I was excited to see that the place was clean, well decorated, and had a simple drink, appetizer, and broth menu on the TV screens. I mentioned to the host that it was our first time here and that we would need some instructions. He just pointed out that the bowls are here, get your ingredients there, and pay over there. I was expecting a warmer welcome than that, but oh well, I dismissed it since I'm aware of the structure and he was young. The ingredients were neatly placed in containers that were well maintained. They seemed to be kept up with the supply and demand. However, I can easily see the cross contamination between raw meats and vegetables because there weren't additional tongs available to keep the ingredients separated, except for the one tong I was holding. Since all the food will be cooked together, I guess it would be fine...? We walked back and forth multiple times around the ingredients, not because there were too many to choose from, but because there was not enough variety. I was hoping there would be more noodles or more Asian green veggies to pick from, instead of broccoli, lettuce, or cauliflower. I do not feel like there was anything exciting or unique about their ingredients for me to rave about. Once we were done adding ingredients to our bowl, we went up to the register to weigh our food. It was $14.99 per pound for the first 5 soup flavors which were Classic Ma La Tang, Beef Bone, Rich Tomato, Mushroom, and Spicy Szechuan Dry Mix, and $16.99 for the Hot and Spicy Szechuan Dry Pot. I picked my broth and paid, then sat down and waited for my meal. Food did not take long for them to bring out; however, my soup did not come out hot. Was I expecting it to be boiling hot? No. But hot enough for all my food to be cooked well so I don't get sick. If you want a comparison, if you have ever eaten pho at a restaurant, the soup is hot. Well, my soup at Big Hey Hot Pot was not as hot as the pho soup. One thing that I was happy about was the sauce bar. They had everything you can imagine, such as sesame sauce, soy sauce, spicy sauce, hoisin sauce, garlic, onion, chopped green onion, cilantro, and peanuts. This sauce bar was unlimited and did not count towards your weight. I went back multiple times to get more sauce. Overall, this was not as satisfying as I thought it would be. I wish I had better service, more variety of ingredients to pick from, and hotter soup. Plenty of parking. Cards accepted. I will not be back.

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.

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.

Everything is a 10/10 so yummy every time I go, it's pretty mellow can't wait to come back againread more

This is real Chinese food, and it's high quality. Delicious stuff you can't get elsewhere in town…read more Flavors are unique and authentically Northern Chinese (it's very spicy), and totally different from other good Chinese restaurants here in Portland. This is a MUST try if your into Chinese, it's the real deal. I've been driving past this place for over a decade and thought it was Chinese/American and never gave it a thought. The area is NOT the best, strip mall next to a Winco, and kind of low rent, but it's clean, and the food is tops. These are the younger Chinese who seem aware of China's presence in the world and seem confident in their style and food. Bravo, well done, wish you the best!

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!

Food is really good. Hot and sour soup, dumpling, pork ribs, all amazing. We are out of tower,…read moreand we recommend this place.

Took the Max and bus to this location. We were seated and handed a menus! Looking at the menu I…read morethought mmmmmm, if seen this menu before. Yep when the waiter returned I asked him if he worked at the "Tasty Corner'' by PSU, and he said I do part time. Same owners, same fantastic Szechuan style food. If you like spicy foods then this is your spot. I've tried several different dishes and they were all good. Try it, I'm sure you'll like either place.

First time at Uncle Tsangs but have been at this great food truck pod many times. There are 7 other…read moretrucks, beer garden and table both out in the open and covered spaces. We ordered the Crispy Veggie Wontons, Veggie Egg Rolls, Sweet and sour tofu, Imitation Teriyaki Beef Rice and Eggplant Chow Fun. The staff was friendly, helpful and told us how long it would take to come out. Both appetizers (wontons and egg rolls) were both pretty good. The eggplant chow fun was my favorite and I'm not usually a big fan of eggplant. The sweet and sour tofu was really good with great sauce and large amounts of both tofu and veggies. The Imitation Teriyaki Beef Rice was an issue. While the imitation beef had good flavor, it was SO chewy. I'd come back but avoid the beef.

Huge portions anytime I come here and they have a good selection of gluten free options. I wish…read morethey had more meat options that didn't have wheat in them but oh well.

Haiku for Vietnamese Chinese special spot…read more long history here fresh food for all to delight dinner in the round

Solid spot Complimentary tea and chili crisp if you dine in…read more Typical menu and friendly service Good for a craving

For 3 people we spent around $90 after tips. Definitely a little pricier type of HotPot, they do…read moreoffer lunch specials though. For the quality of meat we ordered, it was a given for the high price. Food was great, I recommend ordering the tomato soup base, that was everyone's favorite and it was super flavorful. Another must order item is the fish ball with roe, super rich in flavors. In term of cleanliness, everything was clean for the most part but my mom did noticed residues on her plates. We had a staff replace it. Staff were very attentive in checking in on us and making sure our water was filled. A+ for customer service, very rare to find attentive staff nowadays. Overall great place to take your whole family out.

Seventeen Hot Pot is one of our go-to spots when we're craving traditional Chongqing-style hot pot…read more The broths here are incredibly flavorful with that signature rich, numbing spice that makes Chongqing hot pot so satisfying. Every soup base we've tried has had great depth, and the quality of the meats really stands out; fresh, well-sliced, and perfect for cooking in the broth. The restaurant itself is spacious and nicely decorated, making it comfortable for both family dinners and group gatherings. Ordering is also very convenient since each table has an iPad, so it's easy to browse options and add items without waiting for staff. A solid and reliable choice if you're looking for authentic, flavorful hot pot in the Bethany area.