We went to try the dim sum after hearing great words of it. The place is open and clean, service is…read morepretty fast. The staff is fairly friendly. Tea comes fast. We tried a few types of dumplings, rice noodle rolls, pork rib-lets, lotus leaf rice, bakery items, etc. The bakery buns with egg yolk are the best, and the shrimp dumplings as well as chive dumplings are very good, too. Rib-lets were a disappointment, won't ever order it again. Other items are ok. Overall good food and service.

It is very busy here during the weekends. Parking is so tricky. It is packed and it is hard to…read morenavigate around. The lady gave us a number and we waited about 15-20 min. We had our waters/tea quickly and waited for the carts. The food is good and authentic. The variety is okay. Some items have to be special ordered and you need to wait for those.

My family and I stopped by at 6:00 p.m. on a Saturday evening and we were able to immediately get…read moreseated, despite there being three concurrent large banquet celebrations going on in the restaurant. Unlike most Cantonese restaurants which stop dim sum service in the early afternoon, this restaurant actually offers dim sum all day. On top of this, prices were incredibly reasonable across the board, and portions sizes were quite generous as well. Between the seven in our party, we split two orders of siu mai, an order of char siu bao, taro puffs, steamed spare ribs, an jelly fish appetizer, a plate of char siu, steamed gai lan with oyster sauce, and stir fried noodles with beef. The quality of dim sum is quite good. The siu mai was tender and larger than your average piece of siu mai. The spare ribs were meaty, tender, and didn't contain too much fatty, grisly parts. The only dish that could've been better was the char siu pork, which I felt was too lean, and lacked a bit of flavor. To be honest, lean pork is actually what some folks prefer, so your milage may vary here. The dish that I enjoyed the most was the stir fried noodles with beef. The beef was incredibly tender -- likely the result of velveting with cornstarch, the noodles were well-seasoned, and garnish of raw bean sprouts provided a nice crunchy texture to the dish. This dish was so large, there was enough for everyone to go back for seconds. If you're looking for a Chinese spot that serves tasty food without breaking the bank, H K Cafe is a wonderful option. I would gladly stop by here again.

I had a really disappointing experience at HK Dim Sum today. One of my favorite dishes is the fried…read moreshrimp ball, but as soon as I took my first bite, it tasted sour and spoiled. It was so bad that I had to spit it out immediately. I called the server over to let them know because I didn't want anyone else to eat it. The response I got was that "maybe the hot weather made it taste like that." That explanation was disappointing. If the food has gone bad because of the weather, it shouldn't be served to customers in the first place. I've eaten enough to know the difference between fresh food and spoiled food, and this definitely tasted off. This was my first experience like this at HK, and it left a really bad impression. I hope they pay closer attention to food quality and freshness so other customers don't have the same experience.

I've had Xin Ding Dumpling House bookmarked for over a year, so I was excited to finally cross it…read moreoff my list while visiting family. Since we had our dog with us, we ordered everything to go and enjoyed it back at our hotel just down the street. Just a heads up if you're planning the same, there wasn't any outdoor dining available. Being from the SF Bay Area, one of the first things we looked for was Har Gow and Siu Mai, but they weren't labeled the way we're used to. After asking, we found out the Crystal Shrimp Dumplings are their Har Gow, and the Shrimp Siu Mai contains pork, which was exactly what we were looking for. We ordered two of each. We also ordered two Beef Chow Fun, Combination Fried Rice, Eggplant with Minced Pork, Sweet & Sour Spare Ribs, and three pear sodas. The dim sum absolutely hit the spot. The Har Gow and Siu Mai were well seasoned, nicely prepared, and exactly what we had been craving. The Beef Chow Fun was another winner. We were glad we ordered two because we found ourselves reaching for it more than the fried rice. The Eggplant with Minced Pork was also delicious. The eggplant was cooked perfectly -- tender without becoming mushy -- and the seasoning was right on point. I'm also glad we changed our order from the House Special Spare Ribs to the Sweet & Sour Spare Ribs. Unlike many versions, these weren't battered and fried, so the pork maintained a great texture while still being coated in a flavorful sweet and sour sauce. One unexpected favorite was the pear soda. It's made with Asian pear, so the flavor is much lighter and more refreshing than the sweeter pear sodas we're used to. The only hiccup? They're bottled with a traditional cap, and since we were staying in a hotel, we quickly realized we didn't have a bottle opener. Let's just say we got a little creative. One thing I really appreciated was that the staff noticed our large takeout order and packed it thoughtfully. They included six extra takeout containers, plenty of forks, chopsticks, and napkins, which ended up being incredibly helpful since we were eating in a hotel room with no paper plates or utensils. It's a small gesture, but one that definitely didn't go unnoticed. Overall, we were really happy with our meal. This place lived up to being on my bookmark list for over a year, and I'd happily come back the next time we're staying in downtown Portland.

I've been trying to explore more restaurants on the Vancouver side so I don't always have to drive…read moreinto Portland. I randomly spotted this place while heading to the movies one night, bookmarked it, and finally came back to try it. We came on a Wednesday night and the restaurant was surprisingly busy, but the staff was very friendly and we were seated right away. We ordered the pork and shrimp XLB, garlic green beans, dry pot spare ribs, and spicy fish. Overall, everything was really good and I'd happily order all of the dishes again. The XLB were juicy, and the dry pot dishes had a lot of flavor. My only small complaint was that I wish the green beans were a little less saucy and more crispy. One of the staff members mentioned they have two other locations as well. Definitely planning to come back with a group of friends next time so we can order even more dishes to share!

Some of the best food in the Portland Metro. Great view of the waterfront and amazing cuisine…read more Service can be kind of spotty though. Last two times I've been here my date and I straight up never received waters. Waiters very rarely check in on you. This last time I made a reservation 6 hours ahead for a window seat just to have settle for a regular table because the window seats were all taken.

Visited Dough Sone Dumpling recently and I have mixed feeling about it. I wanted it to be great,…read morebut it was just average IMO. The best thing about it was the location, beautiful area right on the water and the restaurant itself was pretty. The food was fine, but nothing really stood out for me. Maybe I am spoiled living in Los Angeles where there are so many Dim Sum places and dumpling houses. The concept with this restaurant is that it is family style, so it is meant to share, which is great, but the portions I would are small for family style. The noodles are enough for one, dumplings and potstickers, I guess for a small family may be ok, but we had a large group, so we had to order 3-4 of each thing just so people could have some. Probably my favorite thing on the menu were the sweet and spicy cucumbers, although not spicy at all, which was a trend. The dishes that were supposed to be spicy were not, even when we asked for the chili oil, that somehow did not have a spice level to it that was measurable. We ordered cucumbers, noodles, potstickers, dumplings and baos all have options for fried and steamed we got some of each, fried rice, beef pancake rolls, five spice beef, spicy beef (which both tasted the same) and some other items. The best things for me were the cucumbers, the fried potstickers and the jasmine tea. They bring you the dishes as they are ready so the service is constant as they come out. Can be a little slow, but our server was nice and kept track of everything for us and made sure our drinks were full, thank you. Atmosphere - 5 Service- 4 Food - 3 If the location and atmosphere was not so amazing, probably would have given a 3 based on the food, not bad and some high points, but mostly just average IMO. Great vibes here though and would probably come back for that alone and see if it is a different experience with a smaller group or a single family. Enjoy!

If you love XLB you'll find this place very pleasing. Super juicy!…read more Staff were very nice and tentative! Place looked super clean. Biggest concern for anyone coming would be just a little bit of luck for parking. Other than thay, worth a try for sure! Recommend, honey walnut shrimp, eggplant and of course XLB!

Thought it was related to the Duck house Chinese restaurant in LA but seems not…read moreWaiter recommended the soup dumpling and it was indeed really good. Lots of juice and thin wrap. Unfortunately some wrap were broken so it's already dried but mostly fine The dry pot is ok. Huge amount of meat though. Way too much meat. Couldn't finish it. Can ask for various level of spicy. Typical price for a Chinese restaurant and have discounted lunch menu Also had basil chicken for lunch, lots of meat but not enough basil. More sweet pepper than basil

I'm a big fan of Bao Bao for a tasty snack well under $10. The chicken curry Bao and pork Bao were…read morereally tasty. Each was $3.80. Standard chili oil in little cups to go if you like it. Counter service and the baos were ready immediately. I want to come back for the other offerings. Clean shop with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating right before the east side entrance to the burnside bridge.

Stopped here after visiting the Matcha Project and got the spicy tofu bao. The bao texture is…read moreincredible. The tofu and noodles and veggies inside could have been a bit better cooked, but the flavor was good. I would come back here and try other bao but was a bit limited since I'm a vegetarian, but was happy to see that they did have some options. Service was quick and efficient. I ordered and immediately got my bao. There are a few tables inside, but I got mine to go and it came in this pretty packaging. The bao was pipping hot. I almost burnt my hand.

I've had so many positive experiences at Pure Spice, it's about time I write a review for this…read moreamazingly authentic restaurant. My husband's work took him to Shanghai a number of times, and he tells me our visits to Pure Spice remind him of some of his favorite restaurants he'd frequent there. Here's a fun tip! When your favorite Dim Sum places in Portland aren't serving, remember Pure Spice has a permanent Dim Sum menu they serve during all open hours. You'll find a lot of your favorites there. Visitors will find a daily specials board with listings written in Mandarin! This restaurant definitely has the "if you're in the know, you're in the know" kind of vibe. Just ask the servers to translate if you have any questions. And don't be sheepish about asking questions, or flagging someone down if you need anything. This place can get busy with a lot of regulars who may not respect first come, first served conventions. I don't know, I think it just adds to the local flavor - and makes me want to become a regular as well. Give Pure Spice a shot and let me know what you think!

It's been a minute so we came back after 9 years. The…read moredimsum is still bad, we didn't enjoy any of it. It's also more expensive than its competitors HK cafe (they blow them out of the water). I dropped around $60 for 4 dishes and the siu mai were mainly fatty. We also got chicken feet and it didn't taste right, very bland and overcooked. The shrimp noodles we got were also just very lack luster. The dining tables were sticky and just felt grimy. I wish they would get it together.

What an amazing spot for breakfast! Authentic Cantonese style. Ordered congee and poached pork…read moreliver - super clean and fresh-tasting! What also stood out was the service. The waitress was so attentive and kind. Served us hot tea when we seated. Last but not least, the homemade hot sauce was fire!!!!!! So much umami flavor in it beyond the heat. It's just the one sitting on each table. Highly recommend it

Kenny's is a Cantonese Noodle House in the Portland area. The specialize in wonton noodles. They…read moreserve other Canto favorites like congee. The wontons and sui kai that they serve are good. My wife's complaint about it was that they don't give you much. My daughter's wonton noodle soup only came with 4 wontons. My beef brisket and sui kau over noodle came with 3 both 3 pieces of meat and three sui kau. We get a little more in Southern California. My wife kept complaining to me about not enough wontons and meat. The Saipan congee didn't come with very many ingredients. The food was itself was pretty good. The portion was not. Service was good. The boss lady seemed to know all her customers, and knew her customer's usual orders. It's a good place. It's not the 626 or even Richmond (Vancouver). It might be the best in the area.

Ever since HK Cafe's quality going downhill over the past few years, I've been searching for a…read morebetter Asian seafood spot and I finally found one! I ordered their Yang Chow Fried Rice and it was perfectly stir-fried and really well done. Definitely coming back to try some of their other dishes!

Peking . Been wanting this dish for Christmas din din since I first saw a Christmas Story. Soo…read moregood. Take the crispy duck with a little meat on the skin, put it in the soft bao bun with some sliced cucumber and some hoisin sauce. Wham o. That's a fried donut with condensed milk Oh and it comes with the rest of the meat diced up with some veggies and lettuce to wrap and eat. We were finished eating the skin, ready to la and they rolled out the meat :/. We asked for it to go. Remember you get this fish as well when you order the duck! Will be back. Was told they did 100 ducks for this past year!

The vegetarian food is amazing. - one of the best place for vegetarian meals…read more The ambiance and portion is good Love the service

Food and services are all great! Best authentic Chinese food…read more Very nice environment and atmosphere.