That white curry with brisket burnt ends is everything. Sweet & sour fried chicken slaps too. Worth…read morethe 40 min wait. Go hungry.

This place is a cult favorite in Portland, and I finally got to try it! The restaurant itself is…read morereally cozy and inviting. It's small though so there's almost always a wait. It's a super cute date night spot & there's tons to do around the area while you wait! The white curry was my favorite dish out of all three, which is super surprising because I'm not typically big on soup. The fried rice was perfect also. The papaya salad i will say is on the spicier side (I can handle my spice pretty well). Eating it with bites of white rice was helpful! It's so so good, but I couldn't enjoy it after the spice built up. I also got their Thai Tea that comes with oat milk (and no other milk options). I'm a huge fan of oat milk so it was good for me, but I know others couldn't have it because there weren't alternatives!

Stopped by on a walk down Alberta street and holy crap, I just discovered a hidden gem! Very cool…read moreand clean outdoor seating, simple menu, and incredible flavors! I ordered the lamb and chicken tacos. The lamb was so delicious that I wolfed it down before I could take a photo. The chicken taco was also amazing. Fresh ingredients and killer house made naan! The owner was very nice and service was great! Highly recommended!

WOW. Ordered 2 tacos, went back immediately for 2 more. They spoke about their long hunt for local…read morelamb that would be the perfect fit to what they knew in the Himalayas, and found happy lambs at an organic farm in Oregon. We were obsessed with the garbanzo sauce served with it and asked if they served JUST that in a bowl, and they do! And they send us home with one!! It's got super cute outdoor seating, we chilled on the couch with our pup. So good will be back.

They got fried chicken sandos now and also pork belly burnt ends sandwich! I tried the lava chicken…read more- delicious and huge! Comes w/ fries for $15. They also got a citrus honey flavor. Not sure if management has changed they redid some other things on the menu too.

Immediately was greeted with a kind welcome. Came here with my mom who's new to these places, we…read moreloved our food. Atmosphere is very comforting! Best ramen I've ever had!

The food was very good. I liked the idea of being able to choose your base and then being able to…read moreadd whatever meats you want. The egg noodle bowl on the top with fried chicken and tofu was phenomenal. The chicken was similar to fish sauce wings and the tofu was very caramelized and had a nice salty coating of sauce. The bottom was nem nướng and pork with the woven noodles. It was a very big portion, but the fresh herbs/veggies made it feel balanced. An order of spring rolls were also ordered, but wasn't in the photo. It was ordered with crispy pork belly. Based on some reviews, I was skeptical about ordering the pork belly, but I was pleasantly surprised. The skin was very crispy and you could hear the crunch from across the restaurant. The restaurant is very open with big windows, but I liked the concept of the open kitchen look. The service was really good. We ended up ordering pork belly and shrimp for our spring rolls and the worker politely came by and told us they were out of it. He was able to accommodate for it and was very kind about it. Even though you can order at the table with a QR code, the staff was very attentive.

Lúa specializes in their woven rice noodles. I ordered their woven rice noodles with the char…read moresiu/crispt pork belly and it was very delicious. It's a Vietnamese delicacy you can't find anywhere else in Oregon so I'm glad to have to a Portland restaurant to offer this. They give a plentiful amount of fresh herby veggies combo with fresh hot rice noodles alongside tender flavorful char siu and SUPER CRISPY pork belly! The staff are friendly and the store is extremely aesthetic, the interior has this spin on modern Vietnamese style of decorations. Great interiors that's won't disappoint your date. I absolutely recommend coming here for their niche Vietnamese food!

The green machine. You have to try it, you just have to…read more There is only street parking but plenty of it. There's tons of cute little shops around to check out while you wait for your table. I highly recommended making reservations. The size of the restaurant is deceiving because there's a whole lot of space past where the eyes can see. We had a big dinner and lots of food was ordered. The big hit was the Green Machine and the Rivers and Streams. Honestly some of the best sushi I've ever had. The waitstaff was amazing. This is my new sushi spot!

I'm amazed to say this may be the best sushi I've ever experienced and that's saying a lot,…read moreconsidering I've enjoyed sushi in places from South Africa to South Australia (still saving Japan for the future!). Momoko is a wonderful server, attentive, professional, and graceful in every interaction. The décor adds a playful charm without being distracting, creating a fun atmosphere to savor such high-quality food. My usual order * Uni * Ikura * Amaebi (sweet shrimp head fried, tail raw) I usually request no sauce but forgot this time. Even so, the sauce offered a soft, vibrant complement to the raw tail, though I ended up taking most of it off. Shredded daikon also pictured, a staple. Tried this visit * Crispy Rice Tuna I always like to try one item unique to each restaurant, and this was it. The rice was perfectly crisp on the outside yet still fluffy inside, topped with a generous portion of seasoned tuna. The sauce was more of a whisper, subtle and fun, allowing the textures and balance to shine through. If you're in Portland, treat yourself! I know I'll be coming back!

A hug to the gut. Tantan, Shoyu, Shio, vegan and meat options - something for everyone. If you want…read morea comfy bowl of goodness on a cold Portland day, eat here. This place can get crazy busy - be prepared to wait to be seated. No reservations! You also may end up outside but covered. They have table service inside and the outdoor area is covered. It's not really about the buzzing scene for me - It's more about getting that Ramen in my belly. This is in my top three Ramen spots, for Portland. I tried almost all of their Ramen and my favorite is the vegan TanTan with chicken. The chicken is ground and soaks up the broth well. The teens in my life like to the shiyo, potstickers and cheese cake. Protip: $3 taco Tuesday's. Also, pay attention to the heat level on the TanTan ramen because even mild warms the tongue and belly. It's my kinda warm in it comes on just as quick as it leaves. But if you want to burn - just tell your server to make it spicy.

This spot has been on my list of places to visit for a while now. Sad to say the ramen was just…read moreokay. I ordered the miso ramen yesterday and felt underwhelmed at the favors of the broth and meat. My partner ordered the shoyo ramen and agreed that it was all too bland for him. He replaced the protein for extra egg but upon biting into it, he immediately felt the shell. Huge bummer. My partner also ordered a hot green tea and it just wasn't that good. I notified the gentleman at the counter and he said he'd get us another egg, after informing him that it was "just a heads up" and we didn't want it, he still brought it. I also mentioned that we never received our pork potstickers. Another bummer since they looked pretty yummy. The gentleman then said "we have been backed up but it is right there" pointing to the food on deck. While waiting, we noticed all three orders of them were given to the larger party that arrived much later than us. I finished my ramen and we were set to go. I went up to the counter again to request a refund after waiting for the potstickers for a while, to which the gentleman said "it's literally coming up" ?? I said "we don't want to wait, the party arrived after us all got theirs." He said he gave us a refund but after watching him bring up the bill, I don't think he ever put in the order. I really think this was an off-day for them - given how highly everyone reviews it.

Ordered pick-up. We arrived 10 minutes before the food was to be ready but it was done (and cold)…read morewhen we arrived. The sushi was good but 2 of the rolls were not tight enough and fell apart easily. I've eaten there once before and liked it much better so I'm not sure if this was a less than perfect night or if the quality level varies. The prices seem good for the food but I'm iffy to go back when there are other options fairly close by.

Hoping this wasn't a typical night here. We went on a Tuesday night, our regular (5 star) Momiji on…read moreFremont was closed for some reason. Walked in and the two workers behind the sushi bar didn't acknowledge our presence. Sat at the bar and waited for 8 minutes while they were furiously making sushi for someone (take out probably, as there were only two others in the restaurant). Finally, they gave us two glasses of tap water, no ice and then ignored us for another 5 minutes. Took our order, and gave it to us without any plates, utensils, or napkins. Had to ask one of them for chopsticks. The Tuesday special was fine, but service was incredibly bad. No greeting, no eye contact, and no interactions unless it was an answer to my request for the check. Maybe this is a takeout location primarily, and they're not used to human customers. The Momiji on Fremont with Jason and Alvin are VERY accommodating and attentive, drive the extra 5 minutes and go there.

The chef is very talented. Not that food cart isn't full of talented chefs, but I feel this chef's…read moretalent goes beyond a food cart. I've ate at the food cart awhile back and really didn't think much. I ate at his restaurant pop-up at Lil' Dame and was impressed. His chicken skewers was amazing. The chef had a way of incorporating spices that don't overwhelm the other flavors and seasonings. The beef ribs and pork dishes were uniquely flavored and tender. The beef stew tasted like pho broth and the beef was dry and a bit tough - I took a star off for that. And to top it off, dessert was amazing too! The portions were good size and price was reasonable - which we 100% appreciate.

Fast and efficient, burger came within 5 mins…read more It had a nice different twist to your regular burgers. The bread is made of pandan but it was really dry and not as soft. The idea is all there, just lacking the execution. Everything else about the burger was fantastic nevertheless.

Some of the highest quality Japanese food you can find in Portland…read more Haha jk, come drink a beer while you play Star Wars Battlefront or Super Smash and order some totally mediocre teriyaki/noodles. It's fantastic. Pro tip: it tastes much better if you wait to order after a few beers.

Chill place to be at. I would love to come back. Multiple consoles and games to choose from. The…read morefood selection is not bad for bar food. Re-live your childhood memories.

This place is halal! Will come back to review the food lovely selection of Kyrgyz food. Plenty of…read moreoptions from soups, dumplings, various noodle dishes, and baked wraps.

Very good flavors, especially the Plov which was fantastic and full of wonderful spices. Sliced…read morebeef on the Plov was a little dry but not bad. Portions are generous and two dishes gave us both a lunch and a dinner (I added a few vegetables to the plate for dinner since the dishes are mostly meat and rice or dumpling/noodles.