Sichuan Taste was a perfect pit stop on a road trip from the South Bay up to Seattle. We rolled…read morethrough Portland and stopped for a few plates, and everything punched way above a typical highway stop. The smashed cucumber salad was super refreshing -- lots of garlic, crunchy, and exactly what you want after hours in the car. The green onion pancakes came out crispy and satisfying, but my favorite was the wood ear mushroom. They did something to it that made it insanely umami and savory, like a dish you keep thinking about later. The fried rice was solid and full of flavor, and you could tell the kitchen cared. The dining room was pretty empty when we went, so maybe it's newer or underrated, which feels unfair because the food deserves more people. Parking around there is kind of a hassle and the neighborhood isn't the prettiest, but this is a definite stop for me next time I'm in Portland.

Shoutout to everyone still working on Thanksgiving Day! Because of hardworking folks like you,…read morepeople who don't celebrate holidays like me can still eat out. I'm super grateful. Before coming, I did my homework and checked reviews on Chinese review website. The opinions were kinda extreme, some said it was terrible, others said it was amazing. Since it was only a 1 minute walk from my hotel and actually open on Thanksgiving, I went for it. I ordered jalapeño beef 小炒牛肉, veggie chow mein 蔬菜炒面, and string beans 干煸四季豆. The beef came out first, and the first bite surprised me. It didn't taste like the jalapeño beef from other Sichuan restaurants. It tasted exactly like Cantonese beef with gailan, but with green bell peppers instead. Instead of tingly spicy, it had a subtle sweetness. If you're Cantonese, you probably know exactly what I mean. The veggie chow mein was good and reminded me of late night street noodles in Guangzhou, and it also had a slightly sweet touch. The string beans were good too, and didn't have any sweetness. There was some savory minced pork in it. If you're not a strict vegetarian and don't mind a little meat in the dish as long as you only eat the veggie part, go for this one, it was flavorful. While having dinner, I overheard Cantonese in the kitchen between the chef and staff, and ahhh, that explains why I tasted the Cantonese flavor in my dishes! It also explains the two types of extreme reviews. So let me be honest, if you come here expecting the Sichuan/Hu'nan version of stir-fried beef with a strong spicy profile, you might be disappointed. But for me, it was honestly a lucky hit. I did see some Sichuan spicy dishes on the menu, but I didn't order them, so I can't say if they're authentic. But based on what I ordered tonight, I was happy with everything.

4.5 excellent prices for lunch specials. Super fast. Egg deep soup was so so good…read more Mongolian beef was spicy, not what I expected but good. Orange chicken good flavor- too much breading. Nice service. Lots of food. We took some home and feel very full.

*The* downtown place to go for authentic Sichuan dishes as well as somewhat-Americanized…read more favorites. The Sichuan hot spicy beef is amazing and pairs well with the hand-shaved noodles. Even their sautéed green beans are good (simple dish that some others screw up). Don't expect Panda Express or Joy Wok, or you'll be disappointed; this is REAL Chinese food.

Just hosted a birthday dinner for 12 here. There are no bad dishes. You have to try the handmade…read moresoup dumplings and the noodle dishes. Everything comes out hot and fresh with great flavor? Our family dines here often. Do yourself a favor and forego the excessive wait time and preciousness of Din Tai Fung. This place has a more relaxed atmosphere and best of all, they can accommodate larger parties without a hassle. Our waiter Jason was awesome. We'll be back again, and again.

What I ordered from here: -garlic green beans…read more -shrimp and pork xiao long bao -green onion pancake -fried rice -salt and pepper chicken wings -chili wontons This is located in china town and we found street parking right outside. In a weekday it wasn't busy which was convenient for quick seating and service. We came in here with wanting to try a lot on their menu because it was a recommended spot! The garlic green beans were tasty and came with white rice (lunch special). I loved the chili wontons and pork and shrimp xiao long bao the most. Portions were large and perfect for shareables. What I wouldn't order again would be the salt and pepper chicken wings they just weren't my favorite but also stared to get full by the time they came out. Service was great, friendly, fast accommodating and consistently checked in on us.

DTF absolutely slaps. The dumplings were on point…read more perfectly cooked, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Our server was friendly and knew the menu well, which made ordering easy. Solid dumps

Great experience! We enjoyed each dish and service was very fast. Servers were very attentive and…read morehelpful. Definitely will go again.

We ended up here by accident, and I'm so glad we did. It was so good I actually looked up how to…read moresay "thank you" in Mandarin. The orange chicken was the best I've ever had, and the noodle dishes were fantastic. The strange thing is, I don't even like Chinese food, but this restaurant changed my mind. The staff were incredibly friendly and very accommodating to my family of four.

We stopped by Northern Flavors to satisfy a serious craving for some comforting, flavorful dishes,…read moreand they delivered on some great flavors! The service was good and the staff was attentive during our visit. Here is a breakdown of what we ordered: Hand-Ripped Youpoo Noodle: The absolute star of the meal. The wide, hand-ripped noodles had the perfect chewy texture you look for. They were tossed in a deeply savory, slightly spicy chili oil sauce and topped with a generous amount of perfectly seasoned minced beef and fresh bok choy. It was incredibly satisfying and a must-order. Popcorn Chicken: This was a bit of a letdown. While it looked golden brown and came with a sweet chili dipping sauce, it was not special at all and lacked any unique flavor or punch compared to the other dishes. Spicy Chili Oil Wontons: These were packed with flavor! The wonton wrappers were delicate, and the filling was juicy. They were swimming in a robust, aromatic chili oil that had a nice kick and a touch of vinegar sharpness. Why 4 stars instead of 5? While the noodles and wontons were excellent and the service was good, the atmosphere was a bit uncomfortable. The restaurant was completely empty when we went, but it was super cold inside because the window was wide open. Between the chilly draft and the fairly generic popcorn chicken, it misses out on a full 5 stars.

Cute space with very chill vibe. Definitely a great date spot, but also good ambiance for family…read moredining, small group (6 people) or even eating solo. The women who work here are all very nice and great customer service. They cook with FRESH ingredients. For example, fresh green beans and snow peas, not canned or frozen. I highly recommend their seafood items. The shrimp and scallops in garlic sauce were cooked perfectly, so was the green bean chicken. And, in my opinion, they have the best Lo Mein in Portland! Parking in this neighborhood can be very difficult, but it's worth it to park a block or two away, you won't regret it.

The outside of this place is so cute! The chicken was GOATED! Egg rolls were not that big in size…read morebut it made up with the flavor, they were pretty doughy but I enjoyed it. The lo mein wasn't the best, noodles were pretty small. The wontons were pretty good, there wasn't that much meat in it but the wanton wrapper its self was good. I would come back here!

Back at our favorite Chinese restaurant in town. We enjoyed the Cumin Lamb: very well seasoned with…read moreperfect level of spice. The Singapore rice noodles was also delicious. Service, as always, was fast, friendly and efficient.

Street Wok has become my favorite Chinese restaurant in the Portland Area. There is one huge…read morereason, they use significantly less oil in their dishes but still use quality ingredients where the flavor stands out without the oil. Typically at most Chinese restaurants, especially fried dishes, you'll see a pool of oil at the bottom of the dish. This is not the case here, and their sauces also keep their oil usage to the minimum. The food doesn't feel as heavy, and they nail most of their Szechuan flavors well. Their service is always fast and friendly. There is a gentleman in glasses that is always happy to serve and answer your questions. He is always happy to pack your food for you to go if you have leftovers as well, which is a lovely gesture. They have very cute decorations inside, from lucky cats with fortune cookies in their mouths, or a painted wall with a Panda cooking delicious food. I'd steer clear from their soup dishes, most of them lack flavor. I highly recommend their Chopped Pepper Fish and their Jade Tofu items though. Very flavorful and not very heavy! Plenty of parking is available which is lovely for eating in Portland, do not let this spot be missed if you've never tried it!

Silk Road is proof that bar food doesn't have to be an afterthought. The cocktails are fantastic,…read morebut honestly, I'd come here for the food alone. The wagyu dumplings are incredible, and the wide chow wow noodles is one of my favorite things on the menu. The whole place feels elevated without being stuffy. Great atmosphere, great drinks, and food that's way better than you'd expect from a lounge bar. One of my favorite spots to catch up with the girls.

i had been here before and really liked the drink i got, so i came back and got it again…read more unfortunately, i had a better experience the time before. the space was quite hot so i was a little uncomfortable. it was hard to get my order in despite half of my group getting their order taken right next to me. the food was hyped up to me, but it wasn't very special. i wish the dumplings had more filling. the bartender took my drink when i had one sip left :( that was the most frustrating part of my experience