Listen... Oriental Cafe really be having me in a chokehold This is hands down one of my favorite local spots, especially when I'm trying to pretend I'm making a healthier choice (we love balance). My go-to is always the teriyaki chicken with fried rice, never misses. Like ever. Now let's talk about those gyozas... because why are they SO good but come on "I need more than this" portions They're a little spendy for the amount, but somehow I still end up ordering them every time. No regrets. My kids? Obsessed. Chow mein, soups, doesn't matter, they're all in. Which says a lot because kids do NOT lie about food. And don't even get me started on that frozen strawberry lemonade... it's honestly unfair how good it is. Like who gave them permission? ! If you haven't been yet, fix that immediately. read more

I was in town for work and staying in a near by hotel. I was being lazy and just walked to the closest place with a good rating. Best decision of my trip. The food was fantastic and I will be coming back again before I leave. read more

Service was great. Those gentlemen were attentive to our drinks by asking if we wanted refills and coming around often to make sure we didn't need anything additional. The food was so good. I'm kind of glad they were out of pork as I tried their fried chicken curry. It was sooooo good! Best fried chicken cooked well I've had in a long time. I'll definitely go back for the pork entree and will take pictures. read more

Tried the string bean chicken at Oriental Cafe and it was excellent. The chicken was tender, the string beans were perfectly cooked, and the sauce had great flavor without being too heavy. Generous portions and quick service. Definitely coming back to try more dishes. read more

Oriental Cafe - Delicious string bean and chicken - Bubble Tea Near Me - St. Helens, Oregon

Love this place ,always great food.its one of my favorite spots to grab some dinner.and my daughter loves the boba tea.if you have a chance definitely go. read more

We were up in this area and so hungry! It was chilly and started raining so I was thinking soup. We got there and the service was quick an friendly. We ordered shumai (huge app great size), ramen and a chicken plate. All three were really good! If in the area again we would definitely stop by. They had a good menu and also boba, shoulda got some, sigh. The ambiance was kinda like a cafe so the name makes sense. There's also a mini casino behind a curtain so that's a fun option. Nothing fancy but good food, good service. read more

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I had lunch today while passing through town. I ordered the cashew chicken and requested medium spicy. I have eaten at many Thati restaurants and never had breaded chicken breast in the cashew chicken. It was more like chicken nuggets and not very good. Also not spicy at all and not very flavorful. I would have given a lower rating but I hate to rate it on only one dish. Most people love this restaurant so maybe the other dishes are better. read more

This is hands down the best Won Ton soup I have ever had. Staff is always friendly and the price is reasonable. Highly recommend if your in the area read more

Oriental Cafe - Won Ton soup 5/5 stars - Bubble Tea Near Me - St. Helens, Oregon

Been here a few times and I couldn't seem to find dish that I would consider my favorite until recently. The Pad Kra Prao (ramen noodles) was delicious. It almost had like a minty/herb flavor in every bite that kept me wanting more! The second dish I had, that I'll probably get once in a while was the Honey BBQ Pork. It's on the sweeter side, which is why it's my second choice; I like food on the savory/spicy side. The rice was a tad dry for me, so I could do without the rice but the pork was good! And the third dish, the Homemade Braised Pork. I'm not sure I can pinpoint the flavor but I'd probably rate it a 3/10. Nothing about it wowed me, unfortunately. With every meal I gave in an ordered a Thai tea (no picture) and I'd rate it a 6/10 compared to all the other Thai teas I've had. It's pretty good! I believe their Thai tea is premade so they just pour it into the cup. I personally like seeing the colors of the drink mix in over time but that's just me. Service was good. Nothing over the top, but it did the job. Oriental Cafe had become a staple in our home and will definitely keep going back! read more

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Best fried chicken & curry in the whole county! The shumai (spelling?) is very good and I'm pretty sure it's homemade!

They DELIVER!!! Call them directly. Every dish is great, just chose your favorite, this chef is authentic!! Wings are the best around if you like this type wing, they are large and worth the price. We LOVE them. (We don't even go to a pizza place for wings anymore.) The dipping sauce yum, but their peanut sauce is a wonderful addition! Each dish is tasty and not fatty like some other same-type restaurants nearby. I wish they had tofu salad rolls, geez, we would eat here weekly! They deliver!!! (OH I said that, ha!) But they have a dinning room and their service is great ir pick-up super convenient. Give this place a try and I promise you will become addicted to *your * favorite dish. My family has many, just try this place it is going to hook you. read more

friendly, good service, fried rice was good a little on the oily side, still favorable. Won ton soup and the vegan soup were good as well. I, d give a 3.5. I'll be back, for there are somethings I want to try still. read more

Arguably the best Asian restaurant in Saint Helens, which, for such a small town, already has several great Asian restaurants. Too bad I did not find out about this until a couple of months before I left Columbia County. It's sort of hidden behind a motel, with only a small signage, so it's easy to miss this if you're driving on Highway 30. read more

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Not bad at all. Good service, food hot out of the kitchen. Comparable to Noi's in quality and price. read more

Excellent shumai. The tonkatsu ramen is filling, flavorful, and simply decadent. Boba is good. Restaurant is well-kept, yet simple. Service is prompt and friendly. Gets very busy at standard meal times, for good reason! read more

Consistently great food and friendly service. Always a quality experience. Nice people and great place to enjoy your meal.

Updating my review, which is based on Boba alone now: I visited twice and received excellent service from both individuals who were working. I tried their regular milk tea and lychee fruit tea with boba and they were both delicious! The boba is soft and fresh, the teas were flavorful, and it was a great ratio of boba to tea! Plus, they have a punch card. read more

Oriental Cafe - Closed during business hours.... - Bubble Tea Near Me - St. Helens, Oregon

I've worked in restaurants for years, and this place is fantastic. There's a broad array of clearly, hand-made Asian dishes from all over the flavor spectrum. To be honest, I hadn't gone in because the name and location sort of screamed, "Pretty Average Food Here!" When I got curious and looked at their menu online and saw Shu Mai, I was expecting frozen and reheated commercial Shu Mai, like a typical "Asian" restaurant....I was wrong...So very, very wrong. I've tried almost everything on the menu at this point, and EVERYTHING has been fantastic. Really excited to try the few dishes left that still remain mysterious to me. My usual go-to's of Fried Chicken, Shu Mai, Braised Pork, as well as the always necessary Nom Khao....SO FLIPPIN' GOOD!!! In conclusion, DO YOUR SELF A FAVOR. DON'T BE A DUMB-DUMB AND EAT HERE...AND EAT HERE OFTEN. You're welcome and enjoy...Lord knows this place will be seeing a plethora of my face in the near and distant future. read more

I've been here several times and everything is good! Like really good!! My daughter loves their yakisoba noodles, they aren't plain or pasty like many places. They are very flavorful. There hasn't been anything on the menu that I haven't liked. The honey bbq pork is SO tender and delicious. Pork buns... good! Took some pics of the most recent menu! read more

I really like this place if I'm not wanting something spicy. Mostly because they keep ignoring the spice level orders, even when it's specifically ordered, and then mentioned in requests. I got medium spice on my food ONCE and it was amazing, and the only reason I only got it once is because it hasn't been served spicy before or since, despite each request. so it's great if you want something mild, but if you're looking for that heat, I suggest you look somewhere else. read more

The bubble tea was exactly what I was craving and their food was even better than I was expecting. Definitely worth a visit

Very fresh and delicious teriyaki and rice. The serves is very hospitable and patient. The ambiance of the area is clean and new. They take very good care of the place so it doesn't smell bad like other places. read more

Food and service was great! Bonus is their delicious bubble tea! We're visiting from Texas and I was skeptical but the reviews are on point. read more

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Yum. Started w the honey bbq pork. I hesitated to order cuz much of the chinese bbq pork is dry & chewy. This was tender & moist & delicious. I ordered the Southern Style Curry w chicken. Only white rice no brown rice offered. The curry was so different I had to eat for awhile b4 I cud decide it was great. Especially after I added chili oil. Thy serve it with rice & nan bread. The nan bread was really good w the rice & curry. Curry was loaded w chicken. The more I ate. The more I liked. It's family owned. Frank, he's the son, really nice guy, was working the counter. His mom was cooking. Dad does the paperwork. I ordered to go Pad Khing (Thai Ginger) with tofu for my X at home. Nice open bright dining area. Staff is in masks. Thy follow the virus rules. Bathrooms clean & pleasant. Definitely my go to place in St. Helens. read more

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Thai food is part of my heritage ... a lot of the dishes remind me of my childhood... all positive. Then to top it off... they make the best smoothies in town... with boba. Mmmmmmmm. Mmmmmm yummmm read more

What an amazing addition to St. Helens!! Such yummy food! The Vietnamese sandwich is so satisfying and filling. The Tom yum soup has to be my favorite. The Vietnamese sandwich is a close seco. Dining in or dining out, you'll have a good experience. Quick, fast service read more

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Love the boba tea, and the vegetarian noodles. My kids get the teriyaki chicken and pop stickers. My husband loves the pad Thai. All fresh and amazing. Small restaurant, so we always order to-go. read more

always fresh and delicious. It's a small business and not opulent ambiance, but the food is excellent.

Great food and the portions are better then most places. I did notice that the prices went up over the Labor Day break and that's why they lost a star in my rating. Up the portions to reflect the higher price and I would give them 5 stars read more

Great place to have dinner or get takeout for the family. Oregon Lotto machines section for playing.

I was pleasantly surprised at this spot right on hwy 30! The Vietnamese sandwich is my new favorite!

I love this new place!!! You know the cook is authentic, If you can order papaya salad with salted crab!!! Plus, they serve boba teas. I had Yum Woon Sen for lunch, and let me tell you, I've traveled to Thailand and this is better than any street vendors version!!!! I've also had their wonton soup, which is just as good. read more

Oriental Cafe - Yum Woon Sen - Bubble Tea Near Me - St. Helens, Oregon

Delicious fried chicken and curry... one of my favorite spots in town. Love the Boba too

I love the broad array of options here! This is where to go when you're ready for a culinary adventure in Columbia County. You're guaranteed to find some surprises hiding in this extensive menu. Whether you want a daring and bold flavor experience or a predictably tasty standard dish, you'll find it here. read more

Great food. Take out or eat in, both great. Especially the shu mai (sp?) our go to items are the shu mai, the hat Yai fried chicken and the honey bbq pork. But everything we've tried has been consistently good. Haven't tried the bubble tea, but that seems to do a brisk business. read more

Okay, so today after mushroom hunting (chanterelle season is upon us), and realizing that hiking around in the woods is very painful (arthritis) I didn't "have-it" to cook tonight. I went and stepped way out of what I normally have, and Vietnamese it was for dinner. Oriental Cafe had their Pho (it is #8 on the menu) , something I have never had until tonight. Yes, this is my first time having Pho. I put the ingredients in a bowl, poured my super hot broth over the top. SHUT UP. That Pho was amazing. The spicy, citrus peppery, ginger, sweet, earthy, licorice aroma was perfect. Flavors, wow. How can so many flavors be in one bowl of soup?! Sweet, citrus, spicy, earthy, anise, beef, and subtle sulfur and grassy (from the green onions) flavors danced across my tongue with each bite. You experience textures of crunchy, chewy, wet, crispy, grainy (from the thinly sliced beef) with each bite. I couldn't get enough. Period. Oh, the broth? To simply put it. Comfort food. Each sip and it's like you are enjoying a broth your mom used to make when you were a kid for soup. The kind of broth that she spent hours boiling down and adding flavor, and it is just damn fine. When you are done with the solid ingredients, you tip the bowl back and drink the broth like it's cereal milk. This soup, shut up it is so damn good. I know I have no room for more as I am quite full, and my aches and pains have diminished just a touch, but I am 100% happy. If you haven't had their Pho, put it on your list. My hat is off to the Chef who made this, as I don't know their name. **Disclaimer** I do not, have not, will not receive compensation for my reviews, good, bad, indifferent as they may be. This is a hobby of mine that like I to share with others. To view other reviews of mine, please visit my site www.thekilted1.com, or search for #thekilted1 read more

Picked up some to go food last night. This stuff is legit! We ordered the Thai fried chicken... it is hands down the best in the county. Chicken Pad Phet was amazing. The Green Bean Beef wasn't quite as amazing, but was still good. We'll definitely be back. read more

If you're looking for a dish with tons of flavor, search no more! Oriental Cafe has got ALL the flavors you need- sweet & sour, tangy, spicy & more. The Tom yom noodle soup is SO very delicious- filled with the perfect ratio of sweet and tangy. The food portions are plenty to fill you up & the customer service is wonderful. Frank and his Mom are so very kind and accommodating. I'm happy to have another dining option in town :) read more

More like Oriental foodgasm! Whatever you choose from their menu, from more traditional Thai to Chinese dishes, it's sure to be a winner. Every time we order we try something new, and every time we're amazed. We usually treat ourselves to one of their great bubble teas with lychee, as well. read more

Great food. Good prices. What else is there to say? The pho and beef yakisoba are my personal favorites.