Bonchon Happy Valley

Friendly staff , we were the only family at the time and were a bit skeptical at first …read more As a family we tend to always try a new place and make the best of it. Raised my curiosity to snoop in other section of the restaurant , it was closed off by a wall partition for adults 21 years only of slots machines. On to the food , White Kelp salad , refreshing light and creamy my first time eating and boy was it addicting . Every dish i mentioned below was also delicious and well seasoned. Galbi Kimichi jigae Bibimbap Seafood pancake Beef tofu stew Extra sides

Small restaurant with a nice extensive menu of traditional food and comes with the side dishes…read more Good size portions. Reasonable prices. It's in the Michael's/Ross plaza with plenty of parking. We ordered 6 dishes for 3 of us. We went in around 4:15 - non peak hours. I didn't like that the owner's daughter in law started rushing us out by plates away and giving us to-go boxes before we were finished.

Entry, located in the Ross shopping center.

Seafood Soup ;)

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K-Bop

4.5(30 reviews)

2.9 mi

Five stars, and this one's an honorable mention that somehow turned into a regular habit…read more I'm talking about K-Pop at the Happy Valley food carts, and yeah, there's a reason we keep circling back like it owes us money. You ever go somewhere thinking you'll just grab a quick bite, and next thing you know you're planning your return before you've even finished chewing? That's this place. What I like is they don't box themselves in. You've got Korean, Hawaiian, and a little mix of everything going on. I lean Hawaiian most days, something about it just hits right, especially when you're not trying to go all in. Sometimes you're just grabbing food, maybe bringing something back for later, pacing yourself like a responsible adult. This is that kind of spot. It works with you, not against you. And here's the thing, I used to write those safe reviews. "It's cute. Nice service." That tells nobody anything. That's background noise. This place deserves better than that. This is a spot you actually remember. Friendly people, solid food, and a consistency that turns a casual stop into a routine. Happy Valley's already a great area, so you're starting off on the right foot just being there. But if you're walking into that food cart pod and wondering where to go, I'm telling you straight up, this is one of the top choices. No overthinking it. Take my word for it, or don't. Either way, you'll end up here eventually.

This has become my favorite cart in the Happy Valley pod. The menu is an interesting mix of Korean,…read moreJapanese, and Hawaiian, which is nice to be able to mix it up each visit. My go-tos are the Shoyu or Teriyaki chicken plates, the Kalua Pork Plate, or the Bibimbap. My only do-betters are that the teriyaki chicken can sometimes be dry, and I wish both the chicken dishes came with a sauce. They do have sriracha packets if you ask. The plates come with rice, a small lettuce salad and dressing (could use a little more of that sometimes), and a mac salad with pretty simple black pepper seasoning. It's a good amount of food for the price. I also really appreciate, and choose to visit K-Bop, because they use the compostable clamshell containers, and not the wasteful single-use plastic like so many others. Recommended if you're stopping by his cart pod.

Bibimbowl

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Sakura Noodle House

4.6(75 reviews)

2.9 mi

I walk up to the front, and already the lady at the front is smiling as she watches us try to…read moredecide what delicious item we would like from her menu. "Let me know if you have any questions!". We had questions about her menu items, and she answered them nicely and thoroughly, in detail. Okay, so we order two things: the S3 and the Spicy Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen, and here's what U think about each: Tonkotsu Ramen: -The Meat doesn't have a huge initial, impactful taste, but the flavor settles in a couple seconds after you bite it and it's a very soft, warming feeling. -The Broth is where the spice is, and it's not like "oh my mouth is on fire" it's the type of spice that hits you in the back of the throat, so it's bearable but I couldn't chug it personally, I had to take sips which is nice for someone who devours their food like there's no tomorrow (like me). -The Noodles are.. just your typical Ramen noodles, nothing special to add there but nothing bad to say at all! -The Egg, although not marinated in soy sauce like some places do, was cooked well. The inside was soft and gooey, but the white was fully cooked. I have no complaints! -The Mushrooms added a nice texture to the noodles and the overall dish, and worked to make it even more satisfactory. The S3: -I don't have much to say because my cousin ordered it and I only had a few bites, but the veggies were cooked nicely... -The big boom about it was the noodles. If I had to describe it, I would say it's like.. an Orange Chicken type of Tater Tot, it was really unique and fun to eat. Next time I go, it'll be hard to decide what to order.. Okay, don't just take my word for it, go see for yourself! いただきます！

Sakura Noodle House is a must-try! The Hell Ramen was absolutely amazing--bold, spicy, and packed…read morewith flavor. The broth had the perfect kick without overpowering the depth of the ramen, and everything came out hot and fresh. Parking was easy, food cart was easy to find! Portion size was generous, ingredients were on point, and the overall quality really stood out. If you're a fan of spicy ramen, this is a great recommendation. We'll definitely be back for more!

2.8 mi•Mt. Scott - Arleta, Southeast Portland

Sakura Noodle House

K3 - Kimchi Fried Rice with Chicken

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B1 Spicy Beef Bulgogi

Chinese Delicacy

4.0(189 reviews)

I haven't been to Chinese Delicacy (일품양) in decades and in my memory the food was just ok. But this…read moretime, I was pleasantly surprised! The seafood jjajangmyun was delicious, the kkanpoongi chicken was so good, salt & pepper calamari was crispy and well seasoned, and the honey walnut shrimp was delectable. It's one of those old school Korean-Chinese restaurants with no frills, but a great deep cut for families and friends.

Have been twice. Once ate there and then again for take out. The first eat in experience impressed…read moreme compared to other PDX Chinese restaurants. Second time our onion pancakes were thin and tough, the house noodles were blah. For Portland I'd rate it overall a 3 but compared to places like SF, LA, NJ and NY I'd rate it a 1.5

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Umami Ramen

4.1(195 reviews)

3.0 mi

Simply put, great Ramen!! A clean environment with a menu extensive enough that decisions can be…read moretough! I'll overcome that by multiple visits.

Good ramen and rice options. Portions are big and reasonably priced. Their spicy fried chicken is…read morevery good.

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Inside of the restaurant

Noodle Man

4.2(520 reviews)

3.6 mi

Best dumplings I've ever had!!! This place is top notch!!! Everything we had was amazing. Kungpao…read morechicken and the chicken fried rice were amazing. We are in Beaverton and would come all the way out here to eat again.

Great service and good food with authentic dishes. I had the brisket tomato noodle soup and my…read morefiancé had chicken and shrimp special rice noodle plate. Awesome !

Front Area

Special Taiwan Tomato Noodle Soup - Beef Brisket, Pork Belly, Beef tendon, Chicken Meatball (B2+B8)

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Hearty K-Bop

5.0(61 reviews)

2.1 mi

Food (5/5): Veggie Bibimbap (5/5): Fresh and tangy with…read moreexcellent flavor. Everything came together really well and I would 100% come back for this one. Boneless Yang-Yum Chicken (4.5/5): Crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. The coating held up nicely but the sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste. Still a solid choice if you like that sweeter style. Beef Bibimbap (5/5): The beef is tender and juicy, wow. Good flavor throughout and the veggies added a nice freshness to balance it out. Service: Not Rated Good. Ambiance: Not Rated Tables of four and two. Simple layout, nothing fancy but comfortable enough for a casual meal.

I have passed this place many times in my way to Taekwondo or on the way home. I don't eat much…read moreKorean food but I've always wanted to try Homemade Kimchi, and so I stopped by to order some kimchi. The pricing was nice, I'm a broke college student and everything here is average pricing. I got kimchi, just a small one, and the lady gave me extra rice with it just for no reason, she was so nice. However, that's not why I'm writing this good review. I'm so glad I got to try the kimchi, it's so amazing and whenever I'm craving a little snack I will come back and order some more kimchi. A small little shop, it feels like our own special place in town. My new favorite Korean place, Hearty K-Bop!

Seating

Macho King Bones

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Christina’s Cartel

4.4(115 reviews)

2.9 mi

The food here is so unique and tasty! It's a super fun theme as well too…read more My boyfriend and I always get the loot fries, they're mega tiny crunchy shoestring fries cooked absolutely perfectly covered in Alabama white sauce, balsamic glaze, green onions, and bacon. I ordered the OG tacos and they were great! The tenders have the perfect ratio of breading to chicken, they're slaw is great which I find hard to come across at most restaurants nowadays as everyone tries to do something weird instead of keeping it classic, sweet, saucy, and crunchy. The buffalo sauce had the perfect amount of heat to it, and the blue cheese really brings the whole thing together. My boyfriend got the Scarface, he's a huge fan of the crack sauce, and the sandwich is huge! Once again perfectly breaded chicken, and A TON of onion rings. So many onion rings he couldn't even finish them all. He loved the slaw (he's super picky about it too). The bread also managed to hold the whole sandwich together which was impressive in itself. The lady who runs the cart (Christina herself possibly?) is super cool and kind. It seems like she's always there working and really cares about the quality of the food coming out which you can totally taste in the food.

I don't like to judge a place on one dish but these Brussels sprouts are something else…read more I'm a big fan of the balsamic with them. I also love pumpkin seeds and the lady has a tree nut allergy. I love not just sprouts but the crispy leaves too. It's also a giant amount of sprouts. Very filling. My only issue was I felt the Parmesan cheese competes with the wrong notes in the sprouts if that makes sense. So many choices. But this is one to come back to.

Drink offerings inside (not Christina's Cartel, but communal to the Pod.

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Flipside Bar And Carts

4.3(99 reviews)

2.9 mi•Lents

Love this spot. Come here on lunches during work sometimes, and it's always a good vibe. Gamja Boy…read moreis my favorite cart, and the owners Hai and Logan are so friendly and personable. Come check it out!

it's a bar that has rented out half of the parking lot to food trucks. Very cool because you can…read moreget many different kinds of food. The music was a bit funky, but it's a great situation. Each person in my family got different food for lunch. We had Korean, Greek and Vietnamese.

Crab Avocado Salad from Kenbu Sushi is so good!

Coconut Cream Linguine with Fried Shrimp from Golden Triangle

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Blazing Squid

Nori Sushi

4.3(213 reviews)

0.4 mi

We were a party of four and it was perfect for us. The restaurant is not very big so not ideal for…read morelarger parties. The host/ waitress was so sweet and patient with us. She answered all our questions and helped us order. The sushi was so fresh and it all tasted delicious. I also ordered the seaweed salad and gyozas and they were both delicious! I would definitely come back!

You just went again today for my wife's birthday. We never walk out of there hungry with reasonable…read morepricing. We tried different options today.

4/19/2025 - Dropping in with a friend for dinner.

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Cheney S.

69

7

0

6 years ago

Absolutely absurd service. Took way too long to get my food and when I did they got it wrong. I went in last week and got the soy garlic wings and spicy wings, but I ended up getting the wrong order and got strips instead. And this was after I had to wait a ridiculous amount. Their soy garlic tasted fine but the spicy strips were just dry strips with a generic bland sauce that looked haphazardly pasted onto it. I religiously love korean chicken, and used to eat the Bonchon brand all the time in LA, but the one in Oregon is just a disappointment. I'm not sure if it's the managers or employees who were being slow even when I had to ask several times, but unless things change I most definitely will not be going back. Not to mention the taste just does not meet up to the price. I'd rather just get fast food chicken at this point. I'll have to take my business elsewhere. read more

Kanitpong P.

0

2

1

6 years ago

I understand that this is a restaurant and not a fast food place... I always assume ~30mins for restaurants to have my full meal out. It's easy to determine that a longer wait time is needed. It's also popular during covid time so I'm expecting the wait to be more than ~30mins. If you want fried chicken that is made to be "fast food", should go to KFC. The wait was ~20mins for my family to get 2 orders and the food w The service was actually super nice and YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR CONTACT after ordering for pick up. read more

Kelli K.

0

1

6 years ago

Soft opening so long wait time as expected. It is also a very small restaurant with a small kitchen, they can only produce so many chicken in a certain time frame. Regardless, best Korean fried chicken in town for sure. Nice staff, clean place with some patio seating. I can't wait until they serve alcohol! Chicken and beer! Welcome to HV, Bonchon! read more

Daniel G.

173

86

11

5 years ago

Bonchon consistently serves absolutely amazing wings. This is our favorite place for chicken of any kind and we often order when hosting parties. The spicy wings are our favorite. read more

Duyen D.

1

51

49

10 months ago

One of my favorite Korean fried chicken spots. It's always crispy and juicy. My favorites are soy garlic wings and house fried rice. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Gerald G.

21

13

0

4 years ago

I'm curious...What happened to the soy ginger wings?Are you no longer making those? I now see soy garlic but no soy ginger??

Mike P.

0

2

0

5 years ago

Its because of places like this that Korean fried Chicken is increasingly becoming a favorite fried Chicken if mine

Kireel and Rubin G.

0

2

1

6 years ago

Nice place , I was there for the first time and got surprised with costumer service and friendly employees

Brad B.

1

116

23

3 years ago

Very very good wings! Everything else there just okay. Wings are the real deal though!

Kate A.

0

2

0

6 years ago

No quality control. The most unorganized place and the wings were fatty and gross!

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