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    Gado Gado

    4.3 (445 reviews)
    ModerateIndonesian, Chinese
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Chinese Sausage & Shrimp Siu-Mai
    Sydney N.

    Had a 12/10 fantastic delicious meal here with friends when visiting the city of vacation. The staff was incredibly helpful, attentive, and friendly. The vibe of the restaurant was a lot more laid back/chill than I expected, and the lights were nicely dimmed, but it wasn't dark. My friends and I got the Roti, Scallop Crudo, Clove Rice, Siu Mai, Beef Rendang, and the Chicken Satay. The Roti, Siu Mai, and Beef Rendang were my favorites. The Roti was delicious and comforting, and had flaky salt! The Siu Mai was so juicy and had tons of flavor. The Beef Rendang came with shrimp crackers which were such a funky fun treat, and the meat was crazy tender. The Scallop Crudo was a bit funky for me, but we didn't leave any on the plate. Would definitely recommend coming here.

    Appetizers and beer . The start of Rice Table
    Tom T.

    Portland is , arguably , considered the "Food Capital " of the world . And Gado Gado seems to be one of the reasons why . The menu is either Prix Fixe or A la Carte . I wanted everything , so I ordered the Rice Table option . So many flavours . So many fancy presentations . I felt like I was in a Michelin star restaurant . Staff was spectacular . Exceptional . I was truly spoiled . On my visit , the place was near capacity . Outside seating , too . You will not be disappointed , but inspired .

    Asparagus curry
    Elaine C.

    One of my favorite meals in Portland! Service was great on a busy Friday night, and the ambience was so ethnic and impeccable. Favorite dish is definitely the green asparagus curry as well as the shumai. But honestly, every dish is a flavor explosion in your mouth and you really can't go wrong!

    Rice table
    Stephanie K.

    Life changing delicious fusion - food and service were fantastic- the flavor blends were unique with the inability to stop eating! Omelette, roti, sambal and fish balls were exceptional. We loved sitting at the bar and the drinks match the energy of the food.

    English Pea & Asparagus Green Curry
    Gregory C.

    I came here for a work prep meeting and we found the restaurant in an unassuming shopping center. They have outdoor and indoor seating and parking right in front of the restaurant. When we got in, we were greeted by a friendly host and sat pretty quickly because we had a reservation. They offer a rice table where they serve a variety of options for the table or you can order menu items à la carte -- we ordered the bay scallop Crudo, English Pea & Asparagus Green Curry with coconut rice and the Ikan Woku. All of the items were delicious and came out as they were ready. I'm giving them four stars because I wish they had more of the items served in the rice table on the à la cart menu

    Front door
    Darrell B.

    Gado Gado is an absolute must-try! This Indonesian-focused restaurant delivers bold, layered flavors in every dish. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, warmly encouraged questions, and impressive bonus, she was being trained that evening as a new hire, yet handled everything with confidence. The restaurant itself is inviting, with vibrant, beautiful colors inside and both indoor and outdoor seating to choose from. But the real star is the food. From the Bakwan Sayur to the Chinese Sausage & Shrimp Siu-Mai to the Sumatran Style Beef Rendang, every dish we ordered left us more impressed than the last. My instinct is to say bring a big group and order everything on the menu, but honestly, the better move is to just keep coming back. It's that good.

    Chinese Sausage & Shrimp Siu-Mai
    Generous Y.

    Held high expectations after hearing great things but honestly really fell short of expectations. They emphasized how the place was family style so we were like okay, the prices make a bit more sense. Well the $32 beef was small and probably barely enough for one person without rice (which is $6). I understand food that's worth sharing for the taste but family style usually implies larger portions for sharing. Service was nice, friendly, but nothing particularly special. Jell-o shot - this was not really a shot, almost feel like it's embarrassing to say jell-o shot because it was just eating jello with a spoon. We typically get drinkable jell-o shots that go down smoothly and are delicious. These were mild alongside just not being a drinkable item. Krupuk - shrimp chips with a peanut sauce. Sounds simple enough. Those chips came in handy for the other saucy items, a fair alternative to rice. Roti Canai - a very traditional Malaysian bread. Soft and fluffy and paired with a flavorful tomato curry. The tiny bit of roti is barely sufficient for the curry. Definitely paying more for the curry but both are small (realistically shared between 3-4 people). Chinese Sausage & Shrimp Siu Mai - this was our favorite item. We all love dim sum so obvious bias, but this was the most flavorful. Hints of Chinese sausage flavor were present, but the strongest flavor came from the aioli on top of the smoked roe. It even had a "soupy" effect after biting similar to a soup dumpling. Comes with 5 pieces so roughly $4 each. Sumatran Style Beef Rendang - we were told this was a chef's special and it was definitely delicious. Paired with rice, roti, or shrimp chips, this item is definitely a hit. On the downside, it's $40 or more for the beef with a carb on the side to absorb the flavors. Then the portion size is realistically for one to one and a half persons. Little spicy on the side but the beef was salty, tender, and flavorful.

    All of the food was great!
    Erin D.

    All of the food was great! The drinks were unique and we enjoyed everything we ordered.

    Oma's Clove Scented Coconut Rice
    Joshua L.

    I want to say that my opinion is biased since I grew up in South East Asia, but I want to start by saying that the food is actually good. The staff are really friendly and as someone of SEA-decent, I'm really happy with how they represented it. Starting off with the good. The food is good, my wife and I had the Chicken Tawar, Beef Rendang, and the Satay. Firstly, the chicken satay, I've never been a fan of peanut sauce, but theirs was amazing. I'm not sure if it's the saltiness of the shrimp, but it comes off much more balanced than other peanut sauces. Chicken tawar is not a dish I'm familiar with but again it tasted good and found a really good balance between rich and acidic. Beef rendang, is one of my favorite dishes of all time, so I had incredibly high expectations. Although I would say it is not completely traditional, it was still great. I loved the pairing of a mango salad to break up the heaviness. Even the sweetened ikan bilis is a good touch to add texture and flavor. My ONLY struggle is the pricing. Perhaps this is where my bias is reflected the most. In my head it is almost unfathomable that Sambal, which is a condiment, is 6$. Or how a single Roti Canai with curry is 16$. Even the satay, which I think is great, is 16$ for 3 satay.

    Ainsley F.

    Took my Dutch-Indo Opa & Mom to my favorite Dutch-Indo restaurant in Portland. You must do the Rice Table @gadogadopdx in NE Portland, Oregon ‍‍

    The service was very attentive and kind I appreciated the guidance when reading the menu everything from the meal to the dessert was perfect wouldn't miss the opportunity to come again

    Karen C.

    We got back pretty late from our hike and didn't have many dining options open at that hour. Since Gado Gado stays open until 9 pm, we decided to give it a try. The place has a cool, hipster vibe. We didn't have reservations, but were able to grab seats at the bar. We ordered the English pea and asparagus green curry, Sumatran-style beef rendang, roti canai, bakwan sayur, and scented rice. It was more than enough food for the three of us. You can really taste the quality in each dish, and the flavors were both unique and delicious. The only downside was the price, which felt quite high for the portion sizes. Overall, it was a great experience, but more of a once-in-a-while kind of spot for me.

    A la carte menu
    Ariel W.

    This place is going on my favorite's list! I loved everything we ordered but I liked the smoked chicken lawar the best. It reminded me of one of my favorite tea leaf salads except it has curry leaves and shrimp paste instead of tea leaves and fish sauce. It was fresh and aromatic and I would go back any day just for this salad. We also had the green cabbage and papaya bakwan sayur which came out in little itty bitty fried strips which were a little awkward to eat but the chutneys are what made the dish so good. The mint chutney was especially good. The green curry was also tasty but heavy on the coconut milk. We ordered a side of the clove scented rice to pair it with. Of course we had some roti and we all loved the blistered tomato curry that it came with so much that we ordered a second one. The decor was kitschy but fun. The staff were helpful and accommodating. Also, four of the five dishes we ordered were vegan, so if you're vegan this might be a nice place to go treat yourself.

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    Ask the Community - Gado Gado

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes. They're advisable on busy nights

    Do every serve a big Rijstafel as a special occasion?

    We offer our Rice Table menu nightly! This is our interpretation of the Rijsttafel feast. Party sizes from 1-20 can order the Rice Table!

    Do you have gluten-free options?

    Yes! We had someone with Celiac with us. They have a separate allergy menu with ingredients.

    Do you have vegan options?

    Tell mr.

    Is uni toast still on menu?

    No, not currently!

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    Place has a lot of potential, with lots of room to improve. Service and ambience were excellent…read more Food on the other hand was lacking in quality and taste. It could be what I ordered so decided to give 2 stars instead of 1. Drinks ordered: 1. Sore - super simple, not anything special. Personally prefer more spirit forward drinks. This one was light and seemed watered down. 2. Some Cider - fiancée ordered, it was a cider and simple. Food ordered: 1. Ayum Rujak - good flavor and spice level, quality and cook were terrible. You know when a chicken wing is grilled then left in the fridge overnight as leftover, it becomes wrinkly. Chicken came out as if it was pre-cooked then tossed in sauce. The chicken wasn't even crispy, how could it be fried? 2. Sate Padang - overly strong in the curry and turmeric seasoning used, my fiancée couldn't even finish her skewer. The cook was terrible. It came out as a tough rubbery cube that tasted as if it was cooked well done from frozen. Awful. 3. Emie Medan - I don't even know the purpose of this dish. Shrimp chip, medan style noodles, potato, fried tofu, and then emping (another type of cracker). Sorry, I could be completely wrong but I think this dished missed some identity or cohesiveness. Egg on dish served cold, tofu was rubber and also cold. Sauce is super similar to the sate padang - tumeric/curry gravy essentially. 4. Nasi Goreng Tek Tek - this was probably the best thing we ordered ngl. Simply chicken fried rice with the tumeric/curry flavor. Except in this dish, it wasn't overpowering. Quality of the chicken was horrific though, dry/stringy/small pieces - probably leftovers from something. Overall, I'm not an expert on Indonesian cuisine nor do I eat it often. Excuse me if I'm wrong on how things are suppose to taste and I apologize for that in advance. But I do know how ingredients could be cooked better.

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    We got the That's Mai Type slushie, Roti as a starter, Chinese BBQ Pork, Ayam Goreng fried chicken,…read moreand the Rice Crispy Treat for dessert. My favorite is the Roti. It's crispy and tasty, and the curry that comes with it is so good. It's a must. I like how they cook the BBQ pork until it's tender and tasty. I usually like fatty BBQ pork, but this one is really good. The fried chicken is also juicy and crispy. I like the coconut ice cream in the dessert, but I'm not a big fan of the crispy rice. It's a little too salty but too sweet at the same time. Great service and atmosphere. They allow dogs in their patio area, and they even brought a water bowl for our dog.

    Not the sort of place I would pick. However, a true Portland foodie staple and some out of town…read moreguests really wanted to try it out. First, if you order only one thing off the ala carte menu, get the French fries. They're amazing. The whole menu offering is also worthy a try - with an emphasis on combining uniquely prepared vegetables with a protein. But for me the French fries are a must not miss dish. Although there is an eclectic mix of cocktails on the menu u, the beer and wine offerings are sparse. I would imagine this is a business decision that is based on the ever growing market challenges of running a restaurant in a competitive environment like Portland with such narrow margins. The service was kind, informative and busy. We had a couple of items slip, like drink reorders, but by the by, our service was very good. The take home, go. Oma's is worth a try and I think it is all the better experience with a group so you can all share a delicious family style meal. One thing, maybe bring your own wine and pay the corkage fee.

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    Been to several Burmese restaurants and I must say they have the best tea leaf salad, it's my…read moreabsolute favorite! Today we also enjoyed the garlic noodles with tofu, very delicious! As well as the mango chicken curry and the chicken was very tender and moist, cooked to perfection. It could have used more mango flavor though IMO. We also tried the boiled quail eggs, which are good but nothing very special about them. It's a nice atmosphere, I wish they had more outdoor seating for nice days but there are two small tables out front for dining. Service is very friendly and prompt. Parking around this area is always tough.

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