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I will say that I found this place on a list of places to go in portland and i respect that its an indonesian place dedicated to some classics. the food on AVERAGE is generally really good, I feel like maybe this is something in my personal palette or the way in which it was cooked where it wasn't TOTALLY hitting for me, but the spot itself is really cute and the area is also great. The drinks are really really fun and that's definitely one of the things to highlight if you decide to come back here!
Super authentic Indonesian street food dishes and cakes. Portions are bigger than in Indonesia but all very delicious. Service is attentive and decors are typical of traditional restaurant in Indonesia. Only street-side parking available (as far as I know) so can be a bit tricky.
Very new to the Indonesian food world and was taken in surprise how spicy it can be. While only one or two were spicy others were not. It's not bad to try something new. We also received really great service. Thanks!!
I have been here twice and both experiences were similar. Vibe: Very friendly, kind, helpful staff. Took the time to tell us about the ingredients. Service was attentive without hovering. Food: Tended toward spicy but also very interesting and flavorful. And some dishes were less spicy. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Menu: clearly marked Our group favorites: Sayur asin tomat with tempeh lovely combo of flavors Emie medan veg- good mix of flavor and texture Ketoprak - unique and interesting
This cute restaurant has been getting a lot of good local press. Longtong cap goh meh: 4/5 This is may be their most famous dish. The flavors were good, but I felt like it was missing noodles or rice to go with all of the broth. It has compacted rice in sausage form, but it doesn't soak up the broth. Emie medan: 4/5 fragrant broth with nice lemongrass essence. This one comes with noodles, which I appreciate O-kue: 4.5/5 This formed cake has a nice flavor and texture profile. It was more subtle and has some heat to it Cantik manis: 4/5 gel-textured subtlety sweet treat Service was friendly. They also have some fun-sounding drinks!
I've never been to Indonesia but I feel like I'm more likely to go now that I've been introduced to some amazing flavors at Pasar! The menu takes a while to digest, if you will (or at least it did for me) since it's full of unfamiliar words but everything is explained and I don't feel like I went wrong with any of my choices! I tried this place based on the NYT top 25 list and was totally impressed by the food and felt the prices were more than fair. Top hits were the Lemper Ayam (amazing seasoning) and the Lontong Cap Go Meh (fun variety of textures and flavors, yummy broth). Many dishes were pretty spicy so be careful if you can't handle spice like me.
Love this oasis of flavors Ran in here on a cold Portland night in January . Discovered Spencer an amazing host. He traveled to Indonesia with his surfer band. How's that for an inclusive event? Yes , took his electric guitar to a country that enjoys surfer music. Tonight he encouraged me to try a great savory vegetable fritter with a peanut sauce. So complex, crispy and savory. My main dish was Udang Telor Asin Savory rich fried shrimp with a complex Salted Duck egg yolk sauce. Each shrimp tasted like a savory shrimp Benedict sans English Muffin. The rice was an accessory to the experience peppered with caramelized shallots.
The food was pretty tasty and absolutely flavorful though a bit heavy on the garlic. I liked how there was flexibility in the dishes as far as being able to get dishes with meat, veggie, or vegan for everyone's taste. Our favorite was their top dish the lontong. I personally wasn't a fan of the lontong rice pieces but loved the curry and other parts of the dish. I would recommend getting a side of rice with it to really enjoy the dish. We also liked the asinan betawi. The ketoprak was also good but less flavorful than the others. We got all the dishes vegan. One gripe was the cups are cute but they had rusted bits inside each of the cups so we didn't feel comfortable drinking from them. The limeade was a good substitute and seemed pretty homemade, watered down to not be that sour. The tolak angin was very much like "Vick's vapor rub" per the server and had such an intense smell we all got a bit of the feeling without drinking it haha.
So we went to Pasar on our anniversary. It's on the NYT top 25 restaurants in Portland list. Portland Eater also puts it in their top restaurants in PDX. We ended up ordering most of what they recommended. It feels like stepping into Jakarta when you enter this ethnic eatery. Shadow puppet cutouts dance along one wall, the bar has a grass awning, water is served in painted tin cups and the plastic plates feel authentically Southeast Asian as well. Most of the dishes at Pasadena are meant to be shared, which is always fun. The more dishes I get to try the happier I am! The drinks are authentic! I chose the "Famous Indonesian Sweet Tea" which comes in a cute little juice box. My husband got the refreshing limeade. Both were good choices. The food came in quick succession after that. Dishes came close together. First were 2 items from the Jajanan section of the menu: Martabak Daging-crispy and pastry-like filled with ground beef; and Risol Sayur, another pastry with veggies inside. Yum. Then came Rujak Serut, a salad with pineapple, papaya, jicama, cucumber, etc with a delicious tamarind dressing topped with peanuts. Refreshing and flavorful! Lastly our main dish came: Longto g Cap Go Meh. This dish was anything but Meh! Delicious broth, interesting textures that included veggies, fried tofu, etc. I loved it but my husband wasn't that crazy about the potato chips that came on top, and the crispy crackers. He also didn't like the rice cake rolls. The texture put him off. I liked them though. I'd like to go back and try more things on the menu. I just have to convince my husband!
So apologies - I realized after the fact I took no pics of the food - we were v hungry and the food was v good. Enjoyed every dish I had, the fried rice finally satisfied the craving for the old Indonesian spot on my college campus 16yrs ago, finally! I also really enjoyed the shrimp dish, Udang Telor Asin and the chicken wings - def winners. Try some of the beverages - the teas were great for after dinner! Potent. Service was very good, our server was friendly and had recommendations. The food came amazingly quick, so the wait for a table on a Saturday night wasn't too long. I will definitely return.
Came for lunch, and it was a charming spot that really felt authentic and takes you away to what one imagine it would be like eating streetside somewhere in Indonesia. It was quiet when I was there, with few diners, but it was a fun experience to try a cuisine that I have little experience with. Much of the menu is designed as street food, so they're small portions or snacks. Also, being a snack-type place, there are a lot of deep-fried items (which I generally avoid) so that reduces the options for people looking for healthier options. I tried a Nasi Kucing, which is a small rice dish with topping of your choice. I tried the babi goreng, or pork belly, which I didn't notice was deep fried (I should have read carefully the "crispy" part in the menu). Overall it was good and fun presentation with the banana leaf. The rujak serut seemed like it would be like a Thai papaya salad, but it was almost like a fruit salad with mango, pineapple, papaya and jicama. I could see how this dish would be refreshing on a summer day (but this was winter when I visited, so I did appreciate getting some vitamin C. I also tried a "o-kue" which was under the savory cake section. It's a steamed taro cake that was cute with chopped dried shrimp on top. It reminded me of the Chinese daikon steamed cake you get for dim sum. Overall, this was a great way to stretch your global dining experiences with some well-executed dishes. I held back a star because it can be pricey given how small the orders are. But good service and well done food.
Ordered: -Lemper Ayam -Rujak Serut -Siomay Bandung -Emie Medan -Babi Goreng Pro: -Everything here is delicious and flavorful; we'll be back!! -Our absolute favorites were: Lemper Ayam, Rujak Serut & Babi Goreng -Portions are smaller like tapas style so you get to try a bit of everything -We recommend ordering sambal to pair with your food. We ordered the terasi sambal & saus kacang which seems to be made in house. Spicy, so watch out!! -Interior is welcoming and festive :-)
One of my new favorite places in Portland. My boyfriend and I stopped by here during our trip to just on a whim. I was so drawn in by the decor and the fact that I do not come across many Indonesian restaurants! We ordered a few drinks and the snack combo which allowed us try a few different Indonesian foods! The food was great and my cocktail, the Coco-Pandancello was actually my favorite drink of my entire trip! The service was wonderful and the woman who I think may have been the owner (?) was the sweetest. I wish we were able to stop by again before leaving but will definitely be back when we're back in Portland!! Highly recommend
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Came here on a Thursday evening with a plus one to grab some quick bites before we went home. Couldn't have picked a nicer place! There was no waiting in the bar was really beautiful. This place would make an excellent night for date or just to take someone for a nice quiet night. All the food was really fresh. The fruit salad was perhaps my favorite slightly on the spicy side although you can get it not spicy if that's what you prefer. We ended up with two desserts that were lightly sweet and are excellent for people that don't want a really sweet desserts. Parking was street parking and a little bit hectic so if you're in your parallel parking, take a deep breath. This one is gonna get challenging, but it's well worth it. The staff was really nice. The price was reasonable. Abel will absolutely be back! read more
I will say that I found this place on a list of places to go in portland and i respect that its an indonesian place dedicated to some classics. the food on AVERAGE is generally really good, I feel like maybe this is something in my personal palette or the way in which it was cooked where it wasn't TOTALLY hitting for me, but the spot itself is really cute and the area is also great. The drinks are really really fun and that's definitely one of the things to highlight if you decide to come back here! read more
Super authentic Indonesian street food dishes and cakes. Portions are bigger than in Indonesia but all very delicious. Service is attentive and decors are typical of traditional restaurant in Indonesia. Only street-side parking available (as far as I know) so can be a bit tricky. read more
4 months ago
Very new to the Indonesian food world and was taken in surprise how spicy it can be. While only one or two were spicy others were not. It's not bad to try something new. We also received really great service. Thanks!! read more
9 months ago
I have been here twice and both experiences were similar. Vibe: Very friendly, kind, helpful staff. Took the time to tell us about the ingredients. Service was attentive without hovering. Food: Tended toward spicy but also very interesting and flavorful. And some dishes were less spicy. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Menu: clearly marked Our group favorites: Sayur asin tomat with tempeh lovely combo of flavors Emie medan veg- good mix of flavor and texture Ketoprak - unique and interesting read more
This cute restaurant has been getting a lot of good local press. Longtong cap goh meh: 4/5 This is may be their most famous dish. The flavors were good, but I felt like it was missing noodles or rice to go with all of the broth. It has compacted rice in sausage form, but it doesn't soak up the broth. Emie medan: 4/5 fragrant broth with nice lemongrass essence. This one comes with noodles, which I appreciate O-kue: 4.5/5 This formed cake has a nice flavor and texture profile. It was more subtle and has some heat to it Cantik manis: 4/5 gel-textured subtlety sweet treat Service was friendly. They also have some fun-sounding drinks! read more
1 year ago
I've never been to Indonesia but I feel like I'm more likely to go now that I've been introduced to some amazing flavors at Pasar! The menu takes a while to digest, if you will (or at least it did for me) since it's full of unfamiliar words but everything is explained and I don't feel like I went wrong with any of my choices! I tried this place based on the NYT top 25 list and was totally impressed by the food and felt the prices were more than fair. Top hits were the Lemper Ayam (amazing seasoning) and the Lontong Cap Go Meh (fun variety of textures and flavors, yummy broth). Many dishes were pretty spicy so be careful if you can't handle spice like me. read more
8 months ago
Love this oasis of flavors Ran in here on a cold Portland night in January . Discovered Spencer an amazing host. He traveled to Indonesia with his surfer band. How's that for an inclusive event? Yes , took his electric guitar to a country that enjoys surfer music. Tonight he encouraged me to try a great savory vegetable fritter with a peanut sauce. So complex, crispy and savory. My main dish was Udang Telor Asin Savory rich fried shrimp with a complex Salted Duck egg yolk sauce. Each shrimp tasted like a savory shrimp Benedict sans English Muffin. The rice was an accessory to the experience peppered with caramelized shallots. read more
The food was pretty tasty and absolutely flavorful though a bit heavy on the garlic. I liked how there was flexibility in the dishes as far as being able to get dishes with meat, veggie, or vegan for everyone's taste. Our favorite was their top dish the lontong. I personally wasn't a fan of the lontong rice pieces but loved the curry and other parts of the dish. I would recommend getting a side of rice with it to really enjoy the dish. We also liked the asinan betawi. The ketoprak was also good but less flavorful than the others. We got all the dishes vegan. One gripe was the cups are cute but they had rusted bits inside each of the cups so we didn't feel comfortable drinking from them. The limeade was a good substitute and seemed pretty homemade, watered down to not be that sour. The tolak angin was very much like "Vick's vapor rub" per the server and had such an intense smell we all got a bit of the feeling without drinking it haha. read more
So we went to Pasar on our anniversary. It's on the NYT top 25 restaurants in Portland list. Portland Eater also puts it in their top restaurants in PDX. We ended up ordering most of what they recommended. It feels like stepping into Jakarta when you enter this ethnic eatery. Shadow puppet cutouts dance along one wall, the bar has a grass awning, water is served in painted tin cups and the plastic plates feel authentically Southeast Asian as well. Most of the dishes at Pasadena are meant to be shared, which is always fun. The more dishes I get to try the happier I am! The drinks are authentic! I chose the "Famous Indonesian Sweet Tea" which comes in a cute little juice box. My husband got the refreshing limeade. Both were good choices. The food came in quick succession after that. Dishes came close together. First were 2 items from the Jajanan section of the menu: Martabak Daging-crispy and pastry-like filled with ground beef; and Risol Sayur, another pastry with veggies inside. Yum. Then came Rujak Serut, a salad with pineapple, papaya, jicama, cucumber, etc with a delicious tamarind dressing topped with peanuts. Refreshing and flavorful! Lastly our main dish came: Longto g Cap Go Meh. This dish was anything but Meh! Delicious broth, interesting textures that included veggies, fried tofu, etc. I loved it but my husband wasn't that crazy about the potato chips that came on top, and the crispy crackers. He also didn't like the rice cake rolls. The texture put him off. I liked them though. I'd like to go back and try more things on the menu. I just have to convince my husband! read more
2 years ago
So apologies - I realized after the fact I took no pics of the food - we were v hungry and the food was v good. Enjoyed every dish I had, the fried rice finally satisfied the craving for the old Indonesian spot on my college campus 16yrs ago, finally! I also really enjoyed the shrimp dish, Udang Telor Asin and the chicken wings - def winners. Try some of the beverages - the teas were great for after dinner! Potent. Service was very good, our server was friendly and had recommendations. The food came amazingly quick, so the wait for a table on a Saturday night wasn't too long. I will definitely return. read more
9 months ago
Came for lunch, and it was a charming spot that really felt authentic and takes you away to what one imagine it would be like eating streetside somewhere in Indonesia. It was quiet when I was there, with few diners, but it was a fun experience to try a cuisine that I have little experience with. Much of the menu is designed as street food, so they're small portions or snacks. Also, being a snack-type place, there are a lot of deep-fried items (which I generally avoid) so that reduces the options for people looking for healthier options. I tried a Nasi Kucing, which is a small rice dish with topping of your choice. I tried the babi goreng, or pork belly, which I didn't notice was deep fried (I should have read carefully the "crispy" part in the menu). Overall it was good and fun presentation with the banana leaf. The rujak serut seemed like it would be like a Thai papaya salad, but it was almost like a fruit salad with mango, pineapple, papaya and jicama. I could see how this dish would be refreshing on a summer day (but this was winter when I visited, so I did appreciate getting some vitamin C. I also tried a "o-kue" which was under the savory cake section. It's a steamed taro cake that was cute with chopped dried shrimp on top. It reminded me of the Chinese daikon steamed cake you get for dim sum. Overall, this was a great way to stretch your global dining experiences with some well-executed dishes. I held back a star because it can be pricey given how small the orders are. But good service and well done food. read more
2 years ago
Ordered: -Lemper Ayam -Rujak Serut -Siomay Bandung -Emie Medan -Babi Goreng Pro: -Everything here is delicious and flavorful; we'll be back!! -Our absolute favorites were: Lemper Ayam, Rujak Serut & Babi Goreng -Portions are smaller like tapas style so you get to try a bit of everything -We recommend ordering sambal to pair with your food. We ordered the terasi sambal & saus kacang which seems to be made in house. Spicy, so watch out!! -Interior is welcoming and festive :-) read more
4 months ago
One of my new favorite places in Portland. My boyfriend and I stopped by here during our trip to just on a whim. I was so drawn in by the decor and the fact that I do not come across many Indonesian restaurants! We ordered a few drinks and the snack combo which allowed us try a few different Indonesian foods! The food was great and my cocktail, the Coco-Pandancello was actually my favorite drink of my entire trip! The service was wonderful and the woman who I think may have been the owner (?) was the sweetest. I wish we were able to stop by again before leaving but will definitely be back when we're back in Portland!! Highly recommend read more
Super tasty snacks and bites that are perfect to share with friends, coworkers, or on a date! The servers were gracious enough to guide us and share their recommendations so we got nasi goreng, a noodle dish, some cod and chicken dumplings, fruit salad, veggie salad (they're not your typical salads), and a few desserts plus drinks. The cocopandancello was delicious and creamy with a hint of booze, and a perfect little accompaniment to the meal. read more
1 year ago
We stumbled across PASAR while out for a walk and ended up having a really memorable meal. The restaurant is spacious and inviting. You can choose between bar seating, regular tables, or a big group setup. The décor features lots of Indonesian touches and creates a truly immersive vibe. To start, we ordered the GORENGAN COMBO. This platter of fried Indonesian snacks impressed us right away. Each snack was crispy and full of flavor. There were several sauces for dipping, with a nice variety of spicy and slightly sweet notes. Next up were the AYAM RUJAK chicken wings. These wings are all about the sauce. A little sweet at first, but the spice definitely kicked in. The balance was just right and the wings had great texture. The standout for me was the LONTONG CAP GO MEH. This bowl comes with a creamy coconut shrimp broth, lontong rice cakes, fried tofu, veggies, tempe orek, egg, and crunchy toppings. Every bite had something different and everything worked together perfectly. The broth was rich and comforting. Service was excellent with both servers being attentive and friendly. Prices felt fair for the quality and the portions. Overall, PASAR is a spot I want to come back to. If you are looking for Indonesian food that feels special and different from the ordinary, give this place a shot. Tip: The GORENGAN COMBO is great for sharing, and if you like coconut-based dishes the lontong is a must-order. read more
10 months ago
This food was absolutely amazing, I went her for my 21st birthday and I don't regret it! Experiencing Indonesian food for my birthday here was an experience I won't forget, the food was amazing the service was phenomenal as well. I'd highly recommend this spot to anyone who likes a little more tangy spicy and sweet food! read more
What a gem on Alberta! Came in around 7:30pm on Saturday night and only waited just a few minutes for a table. Inside ambiance was so fun! Lots of colorful things all over and beautiful details. Service was great, food came out quick. For three people we ordered chicken wings, nasi goreng tek tek, emie medan, and Babi goreng. Dessert was excellent as expected, got the biji salak which was everyone's favorite. Also got 2 each of the putu ayu and talam ubi. Very delicious and not overly sweet or heavy. Definitely would come back again to try more! read more
We're fans of Wajan (the sister restaurant) and the owner. The attention to detail, from the beautiful interior to drinking cups has carried over. We sampled most of the small dish menu and the Lemper Ayum was our favorite. The Bala Bala popped with flavor, but was very greasy. The Martabak and Risol Sayur about average. The Sate Padang was very tender, much more so than any I've had, and the thick peanut sauce was delicious so be sure to order a side of rice. The Lontong was the only entree we ordered. It's unlike what I've had in the past. Eclectic taste, but maybe too salty especially as it's topped with potato chips. The creative Coco-Pandancello cocktail goes great with the meal rather than before it because of the sweetness and coconut. For dessert, the Putu Ayu and Klepon Ubi hit the spot on light taste, size, and price point. Our server, Keegan, was a star, very pleasant. Great experience overall. This end of NE Alberta has some big hitter venues. read more
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If you like Eem, you'll love Pasar. The flavors were amazing! Will definitely come back for more. read more
Pasar is yummy! We tried a few of the starters, the pork belly and the beef for mains, and a couple of drinks and desserts. Everything is decently priced and the flavors were great! Inside is beautifully decorated and colorful, service was nice but slowed down towards the end of the meal. We came about 4/5 on a Friday and there wasn't much of a wait at all! read more
1 year ago
This restaurant has such a beautifully creative and intricate decor made with care. The servers were friendly and patient with our questions. The salad, appetizers and narsee mee goreng were all freshly made, delicious and packed with flavours! We requested all these items as vegan/ veggie as my husband and friend are both veg/ vegan. It still tasted sooo good! The plates are smaller than usual but it was filling for us and shareable to try different things. Overall excellent experience and delicious food Highly recommend this place! read more
Never had Indonesian food and saw this on a IG post. Really impressed! Great service and tasting food. To me what stood out the most was the shaved ice dessert with jackfruit, coconut, and avocado. Pork belly and crispy on the outside and fatty inside (so many ways to make this, many good ways ha). I got the coffee black, pretty strong. The sampler was also quite good with a variety of fried roll type things. (Apologize for not knowing any of the names) read more
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Good foods. Friendly service. Nice decorations! It was my first time at Pasar and I was amazed by how good the foods are read more
Stopped in while visiting Portland and was so impressed. Firstly the ambiance is wonderful and evocative and the service is great! We were warmly greeted as soon as we arrived and once we were seated, waitstaff checked in frequently to make sure everything was going well. I don't have the names of the dishes handy, but I got a salad with tofu and peanut sauce and split some fried rice and a fritter with the table. I loved that there are vegetarian and vegan options. Everything was so good! We also got a couple of the desserts to split--very tasty and a nice little bite. If I lived in Portland I would be here all of the time! But it will definitely be at the top of my list for when I come back for my next visit! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
I love this beautiful Indonesian restaurant, lovingly designed to evoke the traditional ambiance and nostalgic memories of Indonesia and Southeast Asia. I have visited it more than 10 times just in the past 2 years, with family and friends, and recommended it to many people seeking / missing the tastes of Indonesia. I have already given Chef Feny kudos over her other Indonesian restaurant, Wajan, but I particularly enjoy the wide range of colorfully artistic designs and decor in Pasar. Everything Feny does is with dedication towards quality and elegance, whether it pertains to food or decoration. Pasar is focused more on snacks, whereas Wajan serves more entrée-sized dishes. I knew Feny from 2011 when she was operating a food cart in Portland, with dreams to open a restaurant, and now she has two restaurants. My favorite food items in Pasar are the Lemper Ayam, very soft and fragrant rice with shredded chicken in a banana leaf; Lontong Cap Goh Meh with soft rice cakes in delicious curry broth; crispy pork belly in Babi Goreng; avocado shake with milo powder (summer); kuih ketayap pandan-flavored pancake roll with palm-sugar & coconut milk flavored grated coconut (seasonal), and the fragrant Coco-Pandancello cocktail. Look forward to a many-layered cultural and gastronomical experience when you come here! read more
3 years ago
This is definitely an exact replica of what you would see and eat as far as snacking goes throughout Indonesia especially in Jakarta... I see the snacks all over the street as far as street food goes and they taste pretty close to the real thing so I'm very pleased that they're bringing Indonesian snacks to PDX. I was a little surprised it wasn't expecting that as there are only a few Indonesian restaurants here, I believe three, and now the snack place. I'm hoping to see more Indonesians pop up in the area and we might even get batik clothing at some point or a martabak stand. I plan on opening Jakarta's Martabak Favourit from Rawamangun in East Jakarta in Portland someday! read more
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3023 NE Alberta St
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Alberta Arts District, Concordia, Northeast Portland
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