Have been traveling to Portland for work and have been there five times now in the past few months…read more Every time, we go to Bistro Elysium either once or twice a week for lunch, so that shows you how much we like it. I normally get the Black​ Oil Tonkotsu Ramen, which is awesome, really good. I also tried the Pad Thai once, which was good, not great. A bit too much sauce for me. And then one other time, I got the fried rice with a soy sauce egg in it and that was really good. But, if you're looking for a good ramen, the black oil tonkotsu is a good one to get. Really good service, too. They get the food out quick and are friendly and helpful.

Location is good if you're at an event at the convention center…read more Black Oil Tonkatsu Ramen - This was just ok to me. It came with 2 pieces of pork and 1 soft boiled egg which didn't feel like enough protein. The broth wasn't memorable and the noodles were a little undercooked. Service is also not memorable. We asked the cashier what he recommended and the ramen was one of those choices. We received our food pretty quickly. There is self serve water available. It's a small place, so there are limited tables and a couple of bar tops to sit at.

Luc Lac is a great spot if you're craving Vietnamese food! The decor is really fun, with neon…read morelights and a dragon that gives the place a cool, almost club-like vibe. It's definitely a nice spot for dinner. The service was great, and our food came out pretty quickly. You order at the counter first, and they give you a number to take to your table. There's complimentary water and utensils available on the side, which makes everything pretty convenient. You can also choose to sit inside, outside, or get your food to go. We ordered the pho with steak and brisket, and it was delicious! We also got the vermicelli with pork, which had a lot of flavor. The portions are pretty generous, so the vermicelli would be great to share. Overall, we had a great experience at Luc Lac. If you're craving Vietnamese food, I definitely recommend checking this place out!

Came in here after visiting long-time family friends that live in Bend who later decided to meet us…read morefor some eats in Portland proper before we headed back to Seattle. Let me tell you, if they had this place in Seattle, it would be poppin' for sure. Loved the decor, and the service was amazing. We were a party of 8, and they did the most to get us seated. They even combined two tables for us without too much wait. We appreciated this so much! This is one of those places where you order at the counter, and they bring your food to your table, although they also seat you. So you wait in line to order, and then you wait a little longer to get a seat. The menu is on a huge, lit-up billboard behind the counter, so you'll see folks crowded in that area trying to read it. The food was alright, no one was particularly blown away. I got a pho, and I would say it was okay. I think you come here more for the vibe and scratching that craving than for out-of-this-world food/flavors. The music is good, the servers were all super friendly, and it's a great vibe. Fyi, there's mostly street parking.

The million dollar tom kha ramen is worth a million dollars! Broth is very flavorful with some…read moreslight spiciness (it's the sneak up in the back of your throat spicy). Their children play area is a nice addition. Service was fine, nothing special. Food was definitely the star.

This used to be one of my favorite restaurants a few years back, and it had been a while since my…read morelast visit. The inside still looks really cute, but my mom and I didn't get to sit in the woven chairs even though it was pretty empty when we went. I probably should have asked to move tables, but I didn't want to make it a hassle for the staff. We ordered the cheesy crab wontons, shrimp pad thai, and crispy chicken. The crab wontons were really good , crunchy and filling are well seasoned it wasn't just stright up cream cheese, I enjoyed them a lot with the sweet chili sauce. The crispy chicken was also really yummy, can't say the same for the the pad thai tho it was so, so salty. I'll continue to come back in the future!

I thought the food was amazing! Highly recommend the miso cod, Brussel sprouts, and ube creme…read morebrûlée. Service was also phenomenal--our water cups never got even halfway empty. The ambiance is great, especially after the sun set. Great spot for date. I do wish they had physical menus though. Both my partner and I had poor service and the menus took a while to load. Also kind of kills the vibe imo.

Street parking. Can get busy…read more Janken was such a fun experience! What immediately stood out was our host, who was genuinely enthusiastic about the menu. He walked us through different dishes, gave us recommendations and pairings, and you could tell he really wanted us to have a great experience. I was so happy with everything we ended up choosing. I started with the Evergreen, which was incredibly refreshing and paired beautifully with the sushi. I especially loved the little Japanese kiwi popping pearls, such a fun surprise! For sushi, we had the king salmon, spicy yellowtail, lobster rolls, and yuzu hamachi. The yuzu hamachi was one of my favorites, and everything came out looking almost too pretty to eat. And don't skip dessert! We had the Japanese matcha tiramisu, which was both beautiful and genuinely fun to eat. I'd definitely order it again. What makes me want to come back is the sheer variety. There's so much more than sushi--land and sea dishes, hot and cold plates, creative drinks, and a whole assortment of desserts. I already know there are several things I didn't get to try this time. The restaurant is definitely lively, with fairly loud music, but we could still talk comfortably across the table. Overall, it felt like one of those dinners where the food, atmosphere, and service all become part of the experience. I left already thinking about what I'd order next time, which is always a good sign.

Been coming here for 10 years now and I'm so glad they're still around. The owner is incredibly…read morefriendly and funny. I super appreciate the authentic Asian flavors here and the fact that they're entirely gluten free. It's the perfect place for me (Asian) and my partner (who has celiac disease).

This place is an absolute joke. The food was terrible - easily one of the worst places I've ever…read moreeaten. We ordered the vermicelli with chicken, spring rolls, and pho. None of it tasted like Vietnamese food. The vermicelli was completely flavorless, the chicken tasted like it had been boiled with no seasoning, and the pho was super sour and overly salty, with absolutely none of the authentic pho flavor you'd expect. The atmosphere is another story. The interior feels like you're having a bad trip - super weird, with sticky tables everywhere. The restroom was disgusting: the toilet was clogged, with poop floating in it. To put the cherry on top, the waiter was incredibly annoying, constantly trying to get everyone to sing karaoke and making cheesy jokes. At the time of our visit, this place had a 4.1-star rating with over 600 reviews, and I honestly can't imagine how that's possible. Overall, an awful experience. Stay away!

ONE STAR?? Hilarious that i got on here and the entitled out of towners are on here giving a one…read morestar. I love obon. The udon noodles are heavenly. The broth is nourishing. The onigiri is art. And the service is always polite and professional. Always. I was physically at the restaurant the night these one star people were there. From what I could tell sitting at the bar and observing the ID in question, it looked fliiiimssy even from where I was sitting. I kinda get both sides ya know , sure one person in the group wants a drink w dinner but dude just tough it out and have your dinner. Instead they popped off and all started fussing and being entitled and it was just gross. I was enjoying a fantastic dinner but that table was like trying to take the stage. I think they ended up storming out and one girl like stomped off and said she was keeping her cup !! lol I worked in food a long time ago. And I've worked in cannabis under the watchful eye of the olcc so I'm on the servers side. Don't take chances and don't listen to these kids scramble for a secondary ID. Sketch. Go to obon. Get the Sando. Enjoy.

What should have been a straightforward ID check became an unnecessarily confrontational…read moreexperience. Rather than communicating professionally or reviewing additional identification, staff escalated the interaction, culminating in my friend being called a "bish." I can't recommend this restaurant. Also just don't treat people that way. It's not cool.

We ordered the large Pepper Steak ( good portion, easily can feed 3). and it was Very Well Priced,…read moreit Tasted Very Good, and I'd easily come back here when I visit Portland Again!!! If ambiance is important, just Take it Home, but we chose to Eat Right Away, and every bite kept getting Better and Better!!!!

I witnessed one of the employees making a sandwich, and I was honestly disgusted by what I saw. He…read morewas scraping the inside of the bread out with his bare fingers--no gloves on whatsoever. I would hope that employees are washing their hands properly, but there's still the concern of dirt and germs that can remain underneath fingernails. Watching someone handle food this way completely turned my stomach. I understand that gloves aren't always required for every food-handling situation, but putting bare fingers inside the bread while preparing a customer's sandwich was extremely unappetizing and unhygienic to witness. This definitely made me question the overall food-handling practices at this location. I definitely will not be back!

Absolutely wow'd by this place. Got in at 8pm on a Saturday w/ no reservation. We were sat in the…read morebar/lounge which had an amazing atmosphere. Soft guitar players, benches and a fireplace. We had GREAT COCKTAILS and then some things tk share from the season menu: Ceviche Ahai with avocado - to die for Goat cheese and strawberry Salad - delicious and a generous portion Chicken skewer - this was unreal - I rarely order chicken at a restaurant but I'm so glad I did Ravioli - rabbit, corn and cheese - pretty good - not the best thing we ate but it was fine. The service was great to boot Highly recommended and I look forward to coming back for the new menus.

Came here tonight while in town and it was great. Loved the cozy ambiance and the food had such…read moregreat flavors. Don't miss the ribs and the Lomo Saltado was flavorful. Ari was our server and she was great.

Visited with friends so we got to order quite a few things. The food was delicious. The Chinese…read morebroccoli was my favorite. We also appreciated all the Filipino dishes as my husband is Filipino.

Brunch in Portland, Oregon…read more.. After I read reviews about Portland's Chinatown, I searched for a dimsum place outside of Chinatown and found Jade Rabbit I liked the name of the place and saw that they had two kinds of rabbit-shaped dimsum! Another cool thing is that their menu is vegan... that means that I don't have to worry about dairy products that give me pain. We found free street parking about a half a block away and waited for Jade Rabbit to open at 11am. We didn't have reservations, but we're seated immediately. The decor was great! I enjoyed looking at all of the Rabbit figurines! The furniture was colorful and the convenient restroom had interesting decorations, too! The service was okay. Some items were not available and our server recited the list that included chow funn. Shucks! She came back later and said that the chow funn was, in fact, available... yay! Our server seemed a bit nervous as her hand shook and placed the special menu upside-down... LOL! We won't bite you! She recommended the Ube Jam drink - it was made with coconut cream... yes! The chow funn was a bit bland. We added some soy sauce. The Puto Pao Bunny Bao had an unusual flavor - maybe the brown sugar can be omitted because the black garlic and vegan pork might be fine without it? The Jade Rabbit Dumplings also could be more savory. Something was off... and the filling was a bit sparse. Anyway, maybe we could have ordered better, but we got what we wanted! Thank you for the cute food! Note: 22 percent is added to the bill - so no need to tip.

Nong's is my go-to destination restaurant in Portland, Oregon. Specifically, the location at 609…read moreSE Ankeny St. that feels as comfortable and unpretentious as your favorite broken-in pair of shoes! Their namesake Khao Man Gai is unmatched anywhere else. I've tried many places in Seattle that come close, but there's something about Nong's that spells P-E-R-F-E-C-T-I-O-N to me. A bonus is their free self-serve tea dispenser. It's such a simple, but nice and generous touch that I like to translate as "thank you" to their customers for supporting their small, quality, family business. Nong's-- try it! It's simple, healthy, delicious, and nourishing comfort food.

I'd say skip. The portions are small, the chicken is dry, but I do say that the wrapping is…read moreefficient and eco-friendly! The broth and sauce was probably the best part for me. Chicken bits were not it. Staff was cool. Inside was interesting.