If you are a vegetarian this is your spot. The BEST Chinese food for people who don't eat meat. The dry 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. read more

Different folks like different things. My opinion only which was shared amongst the 5 of us in our party 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. read more

Ordered the sesame chicken, was hard as a rock. More batter than chicken. It said it cost $13 on the window menu and cost $16. I never write reviews, especially poor ones, but this place was an insult to Chinese food. read more

I ordered the soy curls red curry noodle as takeaway and it was made pretty quickly. Quantity was good too, only thing was I didn't really taste any "red curry" flavor. It just tasted like spicy noodles without any sort of taste to it. I do like the amount of vegetarian options they had, maybe just ordering it to go isn't as good as is it would be sitting inside and eating. read more

Kung POW! - Soy curl Red Curry Soy Curls Noodles(V) - Chinese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I love this place! I get regular cravings for the the broccoli soy curls lol. Everything I've had from here is really good, and everyone who works here is always super nice and friendly. read more

Food was okay. It was nice a quick fix, but the hot and sour soup was not very spicy, and had chicken, shrimp, and tofu but not enough mushrooms in my opinion. Staff was friendly. I would get beef over their chicken dishes. read more

Kung POW! - Mongolian Beef Chicken Chow Mein Hot And Sour Soup Cashew Chicken Shiitake Mushroom Chicken Sesame Beef - Chinese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We stopped here after a concert at the Old Church. Our friend Tom assured us we'd have great food. Spicy Chicken, Spicy Beef, were excellent, very tasty with lots of veggies. We also got a very small plate of steamed rice, which he charged me for?.? No hot and sour soup at lunch WTF. Tom's fried rice looked fine, with a little bit of chicken thrown in. Beautifully decorated, great service, but expensive for what one gets maybe I expect too much. read more

Kung POW! - Inside of dining room - Chinese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Gluten Free options! No MSG options! Tasty food. Decent portions. Reasonable prices. Fast prep time for take-out. Have eaten the food several times and stayed safely GF so the kitchen is being careful. Friendly service. read more

It's wonderful and so are the staff. We are treated like family. My go to meal is KunPow chicken and it is delicious. Please give them a try!! read more

If you're a vegetarian, ignore all the negative reviews. This place is BOMB for folks that don't eat meat. Their veg menu is out of this world. Soy curls... dry fried tofu... eggplants... damn. I'm serious. Do not sleep on this restaurant. Amazing service, good atmosphere, and ridiculously tasty sauces. Dishes I'd recommend: eggplant, zang bang tofu, Mongolian soy curls, soy curl curry noodles and soy curl dumplings. It so good I'm writing the review WHILE I'm finishing up my meal. Shout out to the friendly and helpful staff. read more

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Fried rice is the meal of the people. You got leftover rice? Fry it up. Got a bunch of leftover ingredients you don't know what to do with? Pineapple pepper fried rice. You want to go nuts and class it up? Break out the shaoxing wine and put your foot on the gas. It is practical, it is filling, and it is good I've eaten many a fried rices both homemade (check out Jason Farmer's recipe on Youtube) and at restaurants and this one was the most confusing. "Why are the pork belly pieces so big?" "Why are you using jalapeños instead of chili oil for spiciness? " "Why is it mushy?" And then comes the worst thought you can ever have when eating at a restaurant "I could make a better version of this at home." It's a condescending and disrespectful notion that ignores many parts of why restaurants even exist but it's a little embarassing if it's true. And for me it is. Not because I'm particularly great at cooking but the bar just really isn't that high. The staff was kind but for the price I expected better. If you want a truly exciting fried rice I'd recommend Eem read more

Kung POW! - Pork Belly Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I'm surprised my some of the reviews that are negative - perhaps we just went on a good day. Food we liked: chicken noodle soup, lamb appetizer (spicy), and the pork belly hot pot tofu with chicken curry fried rice. Ambience was great - very good service and clean tables! The only reason I took off a star was that the place says it closes at 10pm but we were there at 9:30pm and the staff were hovering for us to leave. Try it - perhaps you'll have better luck than some of the other reviewers on here. read more

muy buena comida, la señora que te recibe es super amable, los trabajadores y la comida esta super buena lo recomiendo read more

Kung POW! - fried rice wonton - Chinese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The name brought us in and the food and prices will bring us back. The won ton soup broth was darker than most I've had, and it's a go to dish for me most of my life, but was a umami flavor bomb. The sauce for the clay pot pork belly was exquisite, nice large chunks of tofu-but lo and behold there was no pork belly! I will give them the benefit of the doubt because I thought it was my misunderstanding until I checked the menu from home. The owners were pleasant enough, you have to figure by Sunday afternoon and going through St Paddy's weekend and a Timbers game in down town PDX they were burnt out...Nothing fancy inside the restaurant, but if it keeps prices below $20 I am all for it! Will definitely be back to Kung Pow and the Alphabet/Nob Hill district for shopping and food, SUPPORT PDX! read more

Kung POW! - Chinese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I ordered the sesame chicken, medium spicy, to go. The layout here was interesting. They have a large dining room that was almost entirely empty except for one table, and then a closed off area with a bar that looked a lot nicer, but was equally empty. While I was waiting for my order to be made, two other people came in to pick up delivery. This place definitely caters to take out and delivery despite having the set up for what looks like a nice dine in experience. The service was good despite only one person running front of house. The person up front managed to take orders, and pour drink for their table as well as take my order. They were friendly and accommodating. When the food was ready the back of house staff brought it out and handed it to those who were waiting; good teamwork between front and back. The food itself was ok. They definitely make it all fresh in house because the chunks of chicken were absolutely gigantic. Normally large food portions is a good thing, but these chunks were so big that they needed to be cut up before you could eat them; not used to fried saucy Chinese food being bigger than bite sized. Medium spicy was plenty spicy for me as someone who likes some spice in their food but doesn't necessarily subject themselves to super spicy things. I might go a little milder next time. The chicken was a little soggier than I would have wanted when I got home 8 minutes later, but over all it was good and I liked it. Worth noting, entrees don't automatically come with rice; it's 1$ to add on. Overall I would say; the service was good, the establishment was nice, and the food was OK but didn't reflect the quality implied by the price point. read more

Kung POW! - Sesame chicken - Chinese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Perfect spot for vegetarians. The Mongolian soy curls were delicious. Service was on point.

I've been on the search for a good vegan friendly Chinese spot for a while now. Kung Pow has seriously impressed me with the large variety they offer vegan. Everything is clearly indicated which I appreciate. I ordered my food to go and called the restaurant to ensure all my dishes were 100% vegan. The owner who answered the phone was extremely friendly and helpful, making sure what I ordered was made exactly how I wanted. Some menu highlights for me were the vegan potstickers and the Kung Pow! Tofu. The portions are a good sizing too. I do however wish they would add some more vegetables. Other than that I would highly recommend trying this place out! read more

Kung POW! - Vegan Soy Curls Potstickers (V)(6) - Chinese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Ordered Sesame Chicken and it was just 5 giant chunks of dry white meat. $16 for this is just sad. If you see the dining room empty there's a reason why, you will be disappointed read more

Kung POW! - Chinese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Visited Portland for the first time and this place has one of the best Chinese food we've ever had! We ordered the fried shrimp, veggie chowmein, soup and Chicken Fried rice southern style. Food was perfectly spicy and delicious. The ambiance is quite and the service was warm and welcoming. We went twice during our trip and the owners recognized us. Absolutely recommended. read more

Take-out portions have gotten ridiculous. Half box should be half price but instead twice price?! No joke it was just 3 mouthfuls per box. What little we did taste was overly salty. We pick up without any utensils or napkins and you ask for tip?! C'mon. Do not get kung pow'd duped and make sure to point out you want value not a chop in the wallet. read more

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Place was nice and the atmosphere was enjoyable, staff is friendly and attentive, food was great and the cocktail was a surprise hit. read more

Kung POW! - Spiked Thai tea - Chinese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Heck yeah! Pork belly was to die for. The interior isn't the greatest but the food is delicious. We eat there at least twice/month.

I was really craving some sesame chicken and wonton soup, and this was incredibly disappointing. I barely ate any of it before tossing it. The sesame chicken was soggy and the breading was SO THICK. It was like eating raw dough wrapped around chicken. By the time I peeled away the breading I was just eating plain chicken. Add to that it was $15 and then extra money for the side of white rice. Then the wonton soup, the flavor was just...off. It almost tasted like a beef broth? It was inedible. My most petty complaint is that there was no fortune cookie. Save your money and go elsewhere. read more

Kung POW! - The incredibly thick breading on the sesame chicken. It was soggy and had the texture of dough. So gross. - Chinese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Wonderful Chinese cuisine in nw pdx. Was hesitant as the it seemed a bit commercialized but wow. Homemade dumplings, green beans with pork belly are wonderful. Will be working my way through the entire menu. High quality and value are a rare thing these days but this place delivers that! read more

Amazing service!! The honey dry prawns are to die for. vibez are super chill and affordable #luvithere

Service is great, fast and friendly, food not your traditional sweet and sour/sesame chicken dishes. Other dishes were not tasty either. Entire family would not return. read more

Honey Dried Fried Chicken. Eat it. It's breaded like a funnel cake and it's juicy breast meat. Delish! read more

Kung POW! - Honey Dry Fried Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Went to a wedding catered by Kung POW! and though the food was flavorful, the whole process was poorly executed and each dish was cold. The meal was a six course family-style meal and each dish was brought to us every 15 minutes or so. First and foremost, not a single dish was delivered warm. Everything was cold and not the least bit warm. Disappointing for a catering service. Cold fried lobster and fried tofu tasted as sad as it sounds. The white rice was brought last which was extremely disappointing because it is a palate cleanser and your Go-To spice and salt relief. Everyone at the table was already filled up on dishes and water by the time the rice got to the table. So 99.9% of the rice was untouched. Each dish had its own unique flavor but I couldn't help but think that it was overly flavored. At times some dishes tasted like an extension of Panda Express. I would have appreciated more authentic lightly flavored food items rather than Americanized blow-your-taste-buds-off-with-sauce flavor. read more

Kung POW! - Papaya Salad with Pork and Shrimp - Chinese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I visited Kung Pow last week and got takeout! I only ordered one dish this time. It was the honey dried fried chicken. The staff were friendly when I picked up and when I got home, I was happy to see that there was big pieces of chicken and some vegetables. The sauce was sweet and a little spicy. The chicken was fried nicely and held up to the sauce. I would get this dish again and I look toward to coming back here in the future. read more

Kung POW! - Honey Dry Fried Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Nice looking place, but they seem confused by someone wandering in off the street to have lunch. Then they give me a chicken dish with these huge pieces of white meat, difficult to eat without access to a knife. And the few vegetables are obvious out of a frozen food bag. Meh. read more

During COVID times, I can't speak to how dine-in service would've been like. BUT I can speak to how amazing the food was! I loveddd everything and have been thinking about coming back since. They have me hooked. We ordered through Uber Eats for pick up the following: Fried fish balls with spicy curry sauce, Chicken wings, Kung pow tofu, and Red curry soy curls. Within 15 minutes (the amount of time it took for us to get there) everything was packaged and ready for us. Parking was a bit tough... we found a street spot a few blocks away. The smell was enticing during the ride home. We had a pot of rice waiting for us home and we started eating immediately. Everything was incredibly flavorful, comforting, and addicting. We could not stop eating. Some items could come off as salty, but I thought it was perfect with white rice. Everything was great, but my absolute favorites were the fish balls with that amazing thick curry sauce and the soy curl noodles. I would come back for those items and try some of their other offerings too. read more

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Ordered the via Uber Eats the Red Curry Soy Curls Noodles ($13), Fried Fish Balls with Spicy Curry Sauce ($11), Kung Pow Tofu ($12), and Chicken Wings with Zhen Bang Rub ($10). The food was ready in 15 mins (which is pretty fast) and they sealed them tightly in takeout containers so the food remained piping hot. Overall, each item was delicious and sauced very much. My favorite was the fried fish balls, which were the size of large meatballs and covered in spicy curry and minced garlic. It was exactly like eating a seafood fish ball that is fried, which is a soft bite. The chicken wings were also very flavorful with sichuan sauce and dry rub. The chicken was fried very well so that it has a crispy texture on the outside and tender meat. The spice rub was great, which I could taste hints of spicy peppers and orange zest. The red curry soy curls looked has homemade noodles, which has a soft texture rather than chewy from store-bought noodles. There was plenty of shiitake mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions to go along with the red curry. The overall taste was full of flavorful spices from the curry and soft bites from the mushrooms. The kung pow tofu was okay because the large amounts of sauce overpowered the other flavors. It was rather salty. Be careful to not eat the chili pods whole since they contain seeds that are very spicy. The tofu was cooked well since it was soft. read more

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we just moved to portland and we are making it a mission to find our neighborhood staples. we're looking for the best coffee shops, the best mexican restaurant, the best carneceria to buy meat, and the best chinese food. i saw kung pow and read some of the reviews and i'll be honest, i was definitely nervous. it didn't look like some people had the best experience. but i refuse to define my portland experience by others, so we decided to check it out! the space is big. parking nearby too! it's a good space for a birthday celebration or even a first date! a lot of restaurants in the neighborhood are preparing for lunar new year so i love seeing the decorations. service and hosts were kind and quick to answer any questions! we started with the pan pacific wontons (fresh crab, cream cheese). my partner wasn't a big fan of them (which made me nervous about the entrees) but i liked them! now for the big meals.. i ordered the beef and broccoli with steamed rice and kevin ordered the clay pot pork belly ma po and y'all.... this was the best meal we've had since being here. we were STUFFED! i could not get enough of BOTH! the beef in the beef and broccoli was tender. and the house made soy sauce was perfection!! i only wish their was a spicer option!!! the clay pot pork belly was the star of the show. even without the pork belly, the tofu and the SAUCE made this EVERYTHING! such a good spice, tender pork belly, that spicy bean sauce tied everything together. meals are about $10-20 per person, they offer vegetarian and vegan meals as well! we had no leftovers. we will be coming back! read more

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I ordered the cherry pork. It was okay. Did not come with rice, had to pay extra. Overpriced for the portion. Was disappointed

Plenty of vegetarian & vegan options, great service & good background music. I was intrigued when passing & now I'm passing it on

Unlike smaller towns across America that always seem to have a single "Chinese Cuisine" place between a gas station and an Arby's, There's no shortage of Chinese food places on the west side. Kung POW! is a pretty solid spot, a star or two higher than your average strip mall joint with a menu board featuring back lit pictures of the dishes above an order counter. The Gan Shao Chili Sauce Fish Balls have a pretty good kick, and the Lamb Bao Bing will make you wonder what you ever saw in that Mu Shu Pork dish you ordered at your go-to sit down Chinese place. This place seems to hang it's hat on a modern approach to vegan Chinese... not that there's anything wrong with that... the namesake Kung POW tofu might fit this bill, but I'm a bit of a carnivore when it comes to food served on a lazy Susan. A pretty full menu, a colorful mural on the wall, and a full bar mean this place has something for everyone. You can't go wrong with any of their dishes using Mongolian or Sesame as adjectives. One staple I always try at every new place I try is the hot and sour soup-- Kung POW's was a little heavy handed with the corn starch, but it has a nice flavor and plenty of mushrooms, chicken, and those crunchy willow tree mushroom things. Could have done without the peas, though. Overall, I like this spot. I'm not often in Portland, so you won't catch me holding the door open for folks walking in or just walking by as I exit. But this place saves you a buck or two per dish compared to the likes of Shandong, Duck House, or Happy Dragon here and there around the town. Worth a look, in my book. read more

All the dishes we ordered last night was great. Cooked well and the sauces were on point. Staff was friendly and very accommodating. Great for big groups. read more

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First time in here and was happy to be served a complimentary cup of hot and sour soup. Liked the addition of black pepper vs the standard white pepper that most Chinese restaurants use. When I first walked in, there was no one in the restaurant which is always seems ominous to me, Like is this place not very good or have people just decided it wasn't lunch time yet? Luckily for me, it was the latter and by the time I left, there was a good stream of people for the two guys working the floor. Ordered the Schezwan wontons in spicy chili oil and was referred to try the shrimp chow mein. Was impressed by the shrimp and dug the flavor of the noodles but could have easily been shared by 2 people. It hit the spot for what I was looking for and would definitely come back to try their other menu items. read more

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Delicious fresh tasting food. Pleasant atmosphere. Really nice servers and owners. It was a delightful place to enjoy dinner. There are a lot of excellent vegan choices and plenty of options for non-vegans as well. Servings are generous. Highly recommend. This was a great find! read more

Super-nice staff and the best Hot and Sour Soup! Even gluten free! I'm mostly a vegetarian but I make an exception once a month to order their hot and sour soup. It is soul food. Their vegetable dishes are delicious and well prepared too. The decor is warm and relaxing. Go To This Restaurant. You won't regret it. read more