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    Hawker Station PDX - Burger weeks special.

    Hawker Station PDX

    4.5(44 reviews)
    8.0 mi•Southwest Portland

    Very important: Notice they have changed their location to 3829 Southeast Division Street, just…read morebehind Tom's. Make sure that you don't park at Tom's parking spot; they will tow you and put nasty stickers on your car.lol The good thing about Hawker station: What they have not changed is the love that they put into their dishes and you can taste it in every bite. I went over to get their Hamburger Week special from last year that they had on for just three days on their menu again. It is a delicious burger, Angus beef with crispy fried onion rings and a Hong Kong-style pepper sauce. Just every bite so delicious that it doesn't even need any cheese! Go and say hello to your new neighbors and or just drive from the other end of town to show them some love. Moving is always such a headache we all know that but for a food cart it literally about surviving so let's make sure hawkers station does that.

    If you like chicken rice bowl, this is the place to get a nice serving with well cooked chicken…read morethat's tender. The owner is always friendly and nice, and they have a variety of versions. I would say their hainan chicken is probably the best, because you get the simple clean taste of the well cooked chicken that's tender. They even take out most of the bone so makes it easier to eat. The rice is really well seasoned and it's served with broth and two types of dipping sauce (one kind of a soy sauce and another seemed like nuoc nam). The shoyu chicken is also good if you're wanting more savoriness. Because I'm from Hawaii, I was interested in the teriyaki chicken, but I felt the teriyaki sauce was a bit on the wet side, and not as much a glaze like the way I usually find it in Hawaii. It's also the only chicken bowl that has a decent amount of veggies since it comes on a bed of undressed slaw on top of rice. There's also a braised pork belly rice bowl that is tasty and tender, but also very brown (meaning no real veggies on the side). Like I said, I think chicken is the way to go because they really treat the chicken well.

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    Beer RV

    Hawker Station PDX - Teriyaki chicken bowl

    Teriyaki chicken bowl

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    Toya Ramen & Bar - Tonkatsu: excellent

    Toya Ramen & Bar

    4.3(128 reviews)
    1.8 mi•Buckman, Central Eastside, Southeast Portland

    Kon'nichiwa Yelpies, From behind the line, this is the kind…read moreof place every chef respects--a ramen house and bar in Portland that truly delivers on both flavor and experience. Each bowl we explored showed depth, balance, and technique, from the richness of the broth to the precision in every topping. Even the non-ramen dishes held their own, thoughtfully executed and full of character. What stood out most was consistency--every dish hitting the mark, every drink complementing the meal perfectly. It's clear there's intention and skill behind every plate that leaves the kitchen. Respect to the chef and the entire team for turning out food that speaks for itself. Cheers The Dutchman

    Came here after seeing a YouTube video raving about how incredible this place is, but the reality…read morewas a huge disappointment. From the second my partner and I walked in at 4:30 PM, we were greeted by a server who made it immediately clear we were bothering them. When seated, I asked for a dinner menu thinking they'd given us a lunch menu by mistake. I was told dinner doesn't start until 5:00 PM (something listed nowhere online, despite their online presence highlighting all their dinner options). And since when does lunch run up until 5pm? The latest I've ever seen is 3 or 4. The final straw was asking about the only vegan option on the menu, which was labeled "spicy." When I asked how spicy it was, the same server gave a completely patronizing response: "I'm not sure your level of spice..." My partner and I looked at each other in shock at how openly rude this person was. We got up, picked up our stuff, and walked out before ordering. I'm 51 years old, and I can count on one hand the number of times in my life I've walked out of a restaurant due to bad service before even getting food. Sadly, this was one of them. The gap between how great this place was portrayed online and how poorly we were treated in person was staggering.

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    Toya Ramen & Bar - Inside

    Inside

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    Spicy garlicky cucumbers

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    Scotch Lodge - Splendid presentation

    Scotch Lodge

    4.6(329 reviews)
    1.9 mi•Buckman, Central Eastside, Southeast Portland
    •$$

    Loved everything about this place. Fab cocktails, good lighting, tasty menu with plenty of…read moreveg-friendly options and gorgeous plating. Definitely make a reservation since it fills up on a Friday night. Sitting at the kitchen bar is a fun way to watch the talented team work their magic, but bar seats would've been great, too. Foggy notion was a beautiful early grey infused whisky/amontillado sipper topped with vanilla cream. Blade Runner with cognac and cocoa butter Campari was a nice boulevardier twist. Food is family style and portions are huge. Good for a group that likes to share. Loved the crispy brussels, creamy whipped ricotta, and delicata squash- there were so many other things I wanted to try, but even three plates was too much food for the two of us. Definitely recommend and hope to return.

    Really great speakeasy lounge that of course specializes in whiskey. We made a reservation on our…read morelast trip to Portland after seeing that they won a James Beard award. I'm not a huge whiskey fan myself but was intrigued by the whiskey based cocktails and got the Foggy Notion which ended up being delicious. Loved the vanilla cream and earl grey which really helped lighten up the Japanese Whiskey! Super creative and fun. I also tried my boyfriend's Moon Age Daydream which is a lighter yuzu gin based cocktail if you're looking for something sweeter and more fruity. I wish we had a chance to try the food but we walked here after dinner and were stuffed. Great hospitality and such a nice date night spot. Definitely would recommend!

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    Scotch Lodge - The bar.

    The bar.

    Scotch Lodge - Bespoke ice cube in my cocktail

    Bespoke ice cube in my cocktail

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    Warsugai

    Warsugai

    4.0(48 reviews)
    1.8 mi•Industrial District, Buckman, Central Eastside, Southeast Portland

    I came here for dinner one day with a friend and had a pleasant time. While the inside of the…read morerestaurant is spacious, and beautifully decorated, their parking space is really small and there are limited spots. You'll likely have to find street parking as we did. Service here was attentive and kind. My friend and I wanted to try a variety of dishes, so we ordered the Crispy Potatoes, Silken Ota Tofu, Chicken and Oregon Black Truffle Wontons, Hand-pulled Cabbage, and Ribeye Bulgogi. While this spot was good, I would definitely say that it is more Asian fusion than Chinese. I thought that the crispy potatoes and silken ota tofu were good but there was nothing super special about them. I was really excited about the chicken and Oregon black truffle wontons but was a bit underwhelmed by the lack of truffle flavor in the wontons we got. The bulgogi was pretty good, and I would say that the cabbage was my favorite dish with how prominent the flavors of Sichuan peppercorn and lap cheong were. Overall, not a bad spot for a dinner.

    Sign me up for Warsugai for breakfast, lunch, and dinner because those potatoes live rent free in…read moremy head. We dropped by Warsugai on a weekend as soon as they opened for dinner -- a bit odd in terms of timing but we'd been dying to try it and didn't realize they weren't open for lunch. We were seated right away since we were the only ones in, but service was super friendly and attentive. First off, the interior is so cute! It's unassuming from the outside but the interior feels so fun and quirky yet warm. 10/10 aesthetics. Now let's get down to the food; as always, husband the omnivore got the almond fried chicken and we shared a mix of other things including the crispy potatoes, silken ota tofu, french onion korokke, taishan cauliflower, and the summer chard. I was tempted to try the bokkeum bap aka the vegetarian main but I felt like there was more than enough for me to try from our shared dishes that I opted not to get it. The potatoes totally took us by surprise with how thin, crispy and yummy they were. If you go, you must get the potatoes, trust me. The silken ota tofu was good; nice and mild but could have used a touch more of the sauce. The korokke was surprisingly underwhelming so idk if I'd really get it again but not bad by any means. Just a bit on the blander side in regards to flavor. The veggies were all so so so good and my husband couldn't resist grabbing a cauliflower between all of his bites of almond fried chicken -- which per his review was good af. All in all, this is a super cute spot with a mix of vegetarian and meat options --I would highly recommend trying it if you're in the area!

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    Warsugai - Cheers!

    Cheers!

    Warsugai - Beef shortribs arrive sizzling hot

    Beef shortribs arrive sizzling hot

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    The Paper Bridge - Puffed Pho Noodles (Pho Chien Phong)

    The Paper Bridge

    4.2(223 reviews)
    1.9 mi•Buckman, Central Eastside, Southeast Portland
    •$$

    I was looking for a pho restaurant near me, and paper bridge popped up on my maps. It had good…read morereviews so I went in to check it out! They have a lot more unique dishes I've never encountered before when comparing to most Vietnamese restaurants I've been to. It must be a different region of Vietnamese cuisine which I was really excited to try. Online says they're northern Vietnamese style dishes! I ordered the closest thing I knew to regular beef steak pho because I'm getting over a cold, and got their beef pho. It came with a delicious fried bread stick that the waiter said you dip into the pho broth, and a side of pickled garlic slices and homemade mild chili dipping sauce. The pho noodles are slightly different than your typical skinny flat rice noodles, and the broth was a bit peppery, but not overpowering! It was delightful. The meat in the pho was of excellent quality, I was pleasantly surprised. The location is a quaint cute hole in the wall next to Scotch Lodge, and I appreciated how they designed the interior to replicate being in an authentic northern Vietnam restaurant. I went during lunch time and it was busy, so it must be good. Service was decent, nothing above and beyond, but nothing to steer me away from returning. I'd come back with a few more folks next time so I can try a bunch of dishes instead of just one. My beef pho was $24 - Pricey but I think the quality of the food make it more worth the price tag.

    Soooo good!! The vegan options were amazing!!…read moreWould definitely go again!! And highly recommend!!!

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    The Paper Bridge - Inside the restaurant right behind front door

    Inside the restaurant right behind front door

    The Paper Bridge - Phở Cuốn: Conceptually, it's a nice dish but $14 for four salty rolls is overpriced.

    Phở Cuốn: Conceptually, it's a nice dish but $14 for four salty rolls is overpriced.

    The Paper Bridge - Old Quarter egg coffee

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    Speed-o Cappuccino - Blended Lavender White Chocolate Mocha

    Speed-o Cappuccino

    5.0(22 reviews)
    1.8 mi•Buckman, Central Eastside, Southeast Portland

    No speedos to be seen the three times I've been here which is a-ok because with food this good they…read moredon't need gimmicks. This all vegan food cart has evolved from mostly coffee to mostly grub. Tasty, hearty grub. The cart is bright pink and easy to find inside the lil America food cart pod. Outdoor picnic tables with heat lamps in the winter are covered from the baking sun in the summer with a lil raised stage at the far end. Also indoor seating and water station available inside the attached brewery. Ok, back to the food which is probably why you are here. That and some hearty happy f bombs with your order (if you are apt to be offended by salty language, have a friend order for you.) The crunch wrap is as big as my head. No really. Three of us ended up enjoying it because there was no way I could eat more than half of it before the tortilla lost its lovely crispness. A little spicy, lots of flavor, and enough lettuce to make it feel like a well balanced meal . Bakon smash burger and chickn Sammie both crunchy greasy deliciousness. Not health food, but sooooo yummy. Oh, and the shakes and enormous lemonade are totally worth it. Yummy. The proprietors are super nice in addition to being excellent cooks and doing good work for the community. Check it out!

    This food cart space lol America is a great space with so many options also clean and friendly!…read more I had to try the vegetarian speed-o burger and it yes it's a vegan patty! And also so yummy. The smashed patty is crispy as the original and if you wouldn't know I bet you would taste it's vegetarian- so grab and eat it you will not regret to go vegan and did I mentioned they do 32OZ lemonades? Its ridiculous. But worth every sip

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    Christmas in a Cup

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    Cold Brew, Glory Toast, Blondie Bar

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