First time here since Bao Bao dumpling house was closed and combined with Tao Yuan. The dumplings…read moreare so damn tasty. Also loved the cumin beef and the That tea crème brûlée

What a gem! You get James Beard nominated flavor w/ fast casual pricing & the nicest staff. Every…read moresingle bite is worth every penny. The sister restaurant to fine dining Tao Yuan/Bao Bao Dumpling house next door, the owner was also awarded Food & Wine Magazine's Chef of the Year. Our faves (some regular items, some seasonal specials): *Shrimp shao mai *Pork & cabbage potstickers (take home a bag in the frozen case!) *Eighty Ate slaw *Vietnamese banh mi sandwich (chicken or duck) *Bulgogi or curry shrimp potsticker *Steamed baos (BBQ pork, etc) *Boba w/ real tea (not the fake powder w/ flavored syrup) As an Asian from Southern California, Zao Ze hits my Chinatown-quality cravings in small town New England. Grab your pantry staples here, too. Everything from fried shallots, yuzu mayo, Red Boat fish sauce, boba, matcha, shrimp chips, furikake, mochi & more.

we have eaten here several times. it is ALWAYS fresh, ALWAYS delicious! I had the Tai Crispy…read moreRolls, and I devoured them. So flavorful! We will be back!!!

Excellent service and authentic Thai food. I loved how they checked to customize your dish and…read morespice level. The drunken noodles, tom yum soup, pad Thai and basil rice are all excellent. This place is a must. Very generous portions.

This. Is. It. Seriously, do not pass go. No notes. If you want to take a journey into tantalizing…read moretastebud adventures you must make it a point to get here. Super funky vibes. There's records being thrown down, cool lighting, nice decor and even super friendly folks. The employees here are beyond nice and welcoming. Like they know what they are doing here and they are offering you an experience that is fun and funky. We started off with two drinks. One was called a salad of some sort (sorry, blacked out) and it was delicious. The other was just as good. Ordered the eggplant app - do not leave without this. Absolutely amazing. For food, we ordered a rice bowl with pork sausage and a noodle bowl (with lobster and clams). Don't remember the names. Both were absolutely fantastic. The flavor profiles are just incredible. The rice bowl had so many things happening. Just terrific. The noodle bowl has a broth that you would drink daily. There wasn't one thing that could have made these dishes any better. Do not leave without dessert. Read that again!!! Get the honey sundae. This is what dreams are made of. You will question reality. No matter how stuffed you think you are, order this. This place is just full of magic and wizardry. Like seriously.

Good meal, prices definitely on the high side…read more Vibe: really cohesive, cool, themed decor. Large shared table in the middle flanked by bar seating. Service: Great Food: We started off with soft serve and the seasonal earl gray outshined the house honey. The earl gray had a great flavor topped with an excellent syrup while the honey was mild and the chocolate shell didn't add anything, although the 'honeycomb' bits were delic. Crispy eggplant special - good, very small portion Pork katsu sandwich - pretty solid, interesting pickle Pad mee korat - good, small portion Value: Aside from the soft serve, the portions were very small for ~$17 price point, and the food was good but aside from the earl gray soft serve, didn't amaze to the point of paying a higher price point. Overall I did like this meal but portions were small for prices. I hope they keep the earl gray soft serve around!

Love it. Good Food! Going in for breakfast this morning. Trying the omlet will let you know.read more

Such a cute place. We went really early around 4:30 pm a Friday evening. Empty but the take out…read moreorders were coming through. The person working the counter and phones was amazing. They were just so kind and easygoing. Great customer service and I loved her red pants. I would almost go back just based on the service. The food was good. Not amazing, but great for a winter evening. The lumpia was fresh and tasty. The rice was huge! Portions were big. The food was good. All of it seemed fresh and I can appreciate that! We passed on desert but the dessert case was a tease. We will be back for more.

Fresh and delicious ! Loved the mussels…read more Both entrees were so good. We kept eating and saying... so good. We sat at the bar - and service was excellent, thank you. Fair prices, and plenty of food to take a to go bag. Oh- the dessert!! WOW Fragrant, Rich, light and creamy at the same time- brûlée custard warm black rice with a smooth coconut sauce. Wow! Really enjoyed dinner at Long Grain.

This restaurant is absolutely amazing in every way! The service was wonderful - our server was very…read moreattentive and made excellent recommendations. We live in Boston and consider ourselves foodies - this was some of the best Thai food we've ever had. A colleague said that they drive all the way here from Portland for dinner and I thought they were exaggerating... but no, this is legit! Run, don't walk! We had the spicy beef salad, khao soi, and pad see ew (forgive my spelling). All were truly amazing but my favorite was the pad see ew, it was perfectly balanced and caramelized. Probably the best pad see ew I've ever had!

Jing Yan is a small, stylish restaurant. I like that they have a long bar--you can sit and eat…read morecomfortably even if you're dining alone. I looked up their menu online ahead of time, but when we arrived, they told us they didn't have duck that day. So unfortunately, I couldn't try the duck ramen or duck bun. We ordered the smashed cucumber and wood ear as our appetizer. This is a common summer dish in some parts of Asia, and I really enjoyed it--it was probably my favorite of everything we ordered. For mains, we had the beef bowl with rice and the beef kimchi ramen. The beef bowl looked similar to Japanese gyudon, but the flavor was different. The beef in the ramen was tender, but the broth was very light--not like the typical rich ramen broth. That said, both dishes were fine. Overall, it's a nice spot for a casual bite.

We stopped into Jing Yan after getting drinks across the street at Lowkey. I have to say that we…read morewere smart for making this decision! Jing Yan has limited seating and we had a short wait for bar seats to open up but we eventually enjoyed a delicious raw tuna taco trio and some delicious ramen! The music playing in the background was not what I expected but I found myself humming along to some true classics... we're coming back to try the full menu in the future!

We had a wonderful dinner experience here. Good service and a pleasant atmosphere. We ordered a…read morebunch of food in waves so that we could enjoy things as they came out. An excellent third stop on our impromptu culinary tour of Portland, and our party grew from two to four. I had the Shanghai cowboy cocktail, the bourbon hits, and you can definitely taste the mint more than the guava. All the foods in order of my preference, this was a tough list to rank because everything had great flavor and came out hot!! Lobster rangoon: yes, I would love to have another order of these! Great flavor, nice crisp wonton, just a wonderful rangoon experience! Pork pot stickers: mmm, love me some pot stickers, and these lived up to my expectations, great flavor and texture! Sa cha chicken skewers: so very tender, great flavor, would gladly eat again! Garlic meatball skewers: good flavor, nice dipping sauce, happy we added these to our selection. Shanghai soup dumplings: in general a fun food item, great flavor and they were highly recommended by the everyone who suggested we eat here. Mongolian beef: the beef had great flavor, the broccoli was cooked properly, not mushy, the onions were well caramelized; delicious! Har gow: good flavor, nice steamed dumplings, glad we tried them! Peking duck buns: my friend was in love with these, it was good, but not something I was immediately obsessed with. More than enough food for the three of us adults! The toddler had an order of steamed noodles. I definitely forgot a few photos, but the food was just so good!!

This is an awesome little restaurant. Its got plants everywhere and cool asian inspired trellises…read morefor them to climb on - there is a good mix of high top and low top seating, a bar area that looks like it could be part of a speakeasy - dark, and eclectic , anyways, while I appreciate all that - how did the food stack up? 3 things to go over - Lobster rangoon, Duck Bao Buns and Orange beef. Lobster rangoon, order them yesterday. They're absolutely amazing. Little sweet, little tangy, rich, very light exterior, plenty of filling; they checked all the boxes. I wish an order came with double! (I wouldn't judge if you put in a double order). The Duck Bao, for me, would be a pass for next time. They were good- just not standout. The bao bun itself was very nice and pillowy, just as you'd want, so they are working with a great foundation. I just wanted a little more out of the flavor for the duck. Maybe it could have used some freshness in there, there was a touch of scallion and some soy based sauce in there but could have benefited from some veg like shredded carrot or daikon or something else. Either that or it would have needed to lean even harder into the umami, caramel- deep flavors. Onto the orange beef. I didn't know how to feel about this when it was first put in front of me. The portion seemed okay, but I realized as I kept eating, the pile of beef wasn't going down as quick as I thought it would (good problem to have!) the beef was crisp, the orange flavor was tangy and sweet - it was really tasty. Beef wasn't tough but also wasn't super tender. Not good nor bad. My only complaint here is that there could have been a little more bok choy and the rice was not very easy to eat with chopsticks. It was a jasmine rice from what it seemed and it didn't have any starch to stick together at all. To pick it up I was having to press the beef into the rice to stick it all together. Not super easy to eat but maybe its just a me problem.

The best Pad Kee Maw I've had since I spent a few months in Thailand may years ago. Something about…read morethe way the noodles and veggies had the slightest char on them from the hot wok. We got them a second time and travelled 2.5 hours before we got home to eat them and they weren't gluey like the wide noodles can often be from other Thai restaurants.

Grab a drink and apps with a friend. Favorite seat at the corner of the bar. Perfect location to…read moresee all the happenings. Pat is training as the bartender and when she approaches looked at me and somehow knew I wanted a Thai Basil Collins. We had a connection. The drink was great and the apps hit the spot. Then it was time to decide on dessert and David walked up and asked if I want the fried bananas with chocolate ice cream. I did and said nothing. Again, delicious and perfect for my evening.

I'd like to start this by saying that I never write reviews...and I have zero connection to this…read morerestaurant I had no idea what I was in for when I walked in. All of my memories there are from the Old Port Tavern. they truly transformed the place into an amazing space. I honestly took a moment to look around and take it all in before I sat down. it's gorgeous and fun and really has a personality of its own. good music. top notch staff. and phenomenal food. the chef happened to hear us talking about the Old Port TaVern and made a point to come by and say hello. chef Charlie Eems totally took us by surprise. He was so friendly and courteous, but his food was better. The flavors textures and experience was honestly the most fun I've had at a restaurant in a long time. highlights (all of it) soup dumplings, brocolli rabe, and chocolate torte with black vinegar stawberry compote... go check it out!

The Lucky Cheetah is an absolutely amazing place! Think delicious dim sum with a twist combined…read morewith a fun tiki bar vibe combined with a sophisticated retro speakeasy décor and ambiance. What could be better than a dumpling lounge? We just went for the first time and were blown away. The ambiance of the place is unique. It feels like a chic timeless but retro speakeasy with the fun atmosphere of a tiki bar. Dark red and black colors, floral art, Art Deco chandeliers, lacquered tables, kitsch and fun cheetah lamps and statues. It immediately put a smile on our faces. The food is also unique. Dim sum for dinner but with more sophisticated twists and better quality than you'll find in most Chinatowns. You start by getting a dish with three different dipping sauces for the dumplings. The hot and sour soup was rich in peanut flavor, filled with tofu, mushrooms, and seaweed, with a cumulative little kick of spiciness. It was a great start and a major cut above anything we've ever had in a Chinese restaurant. The sichuan cucumber salad are Chinese cucumbers innovatively cut into a spiral like a slinky or coil spring. You pick them up with chopsticks and they spring up and down! Served in a horseradish and pepper coulis, they had a spicy kick. Don't miss the mojo baby corn. It's grilled, crispy, and addictive. You'll want a bucket of it when watching a movie. Steamed soup dumplings are filled with ham or prosciutto, a nicely salty and meaty twist on the standard ones. Steamed mushroom and truffle dumplings are probably the closest to traditional dim sum, rich, flavorful, and packed with shrooms. Crab and lobster lucky bags were deep fried wontons filled with a mix of ground lobster and crab, on a bed of crème fraiche with scallions. A great contrast with the crispy salty shell and soft filling! Our favorite was the sesame beef bao. They look like the traditional sesame balls in Chinese restaurants, crispy on the outside, pillowy soft inside but filled with brisket! They were mouth wateringly delicious! There was a selection of larger entrée plates that looked good (fried rice, lo mein, crispy chicken) that we didn't try but will next time. The drink menu was three pages long. Every kind of creative cocktail you can imagine, a long list of wines and sparking drinks, at prices from reasonable to 'special occasion.' For the atmosphere and ambiance, it seemed like cocktails or sparkling wine went best. All the staff and the manager couldn't have been nicer and more welcoming. They made us feel like old friends. Their warmth was genuine, we were sincerely touched by their friendliness. We were smiling and laughing the whole time, and amazed at how delicious the food was. It's unique. It's so much more than just a delicious meal. Going here is truly an experience, one that we'll remember for a long time and want to repeat often. It's an incredibly special place, and you feel special being here. You won't find a place like this outside of New York City, but here it is in Portland. We're going to go back often and regularly.

We always love eating at N To Tail. Living in Los Angeles for a long time cannot fool me if this is…read morea great Korean restaurant or not. But I was surprised how delicious and authentic their Korean dishes were. They were all delicious and very tasty. We love everything on their menu. This is our go to Korean Restaurant. The ambience and staff were amazing and knowledgeable. We love this restaurant. We hope that they start serving Korean BBQ Galbi Beef on a bed of sizzling plate with onion like the famous BCD Korean Restaurant in Los Angeles. Yummy!

I was caught off guard yesterday. We decided to go into Portland since we had guest in town…read more They're a big fan of KBBQ and so am I. We were really excited to try this spot out and chow down on a bunch of meat. We came in at 5pm and waited to be seated. The host said table for 4? I said yes. He said okay and was about to guide us but then I said oh and 2 babies. His reaction, ohhhh I don't we can accommodate your party here, sorry. I was caught off guard since I've never been to a restaurant that turned people away. I'm assuming kids/babies aren't welcomed here? There were plenty of large tables available in the front where the host stand was. I could count 4 tables on my way in, 1 or 2 of them larger tables. We were open to the grill tops or regular tables but he didn't ask us. I guess if you have kids, save the hassle and dine elsewhere. We ended up at Highrollers for the evening.