Stopped in on a whim. It was good…read more No takeout though. That means we can't go often. I like the fresh veggies to have cooked up. Takes like 4 min to cook it all up. They have soups and rice for the table if you want.

Though it sadly closed in August 2025, I had been there many times and always enjoyed the food. It…read morewas always quite filling and to me, was always satisfying. It is a shame that it, like so many restaurants before, had to close.

Delicious hot pot, with a huge variety of ingredients. Included with all you can eat is two full…read morerounds of your selected items, but I've never been able to order a full list on the second round because the portions are huge! Friendly, attentive staff. Definitely will be back!

A few months ago i was visited Thai Hot Pot Heaven. It was a bit different from what I expected a…read more"hot pot" experience to be. Instead of built-in hot pot stations, they bring a portable pot to the table and use gas flame to heat it. The food was decent and overall okay, but it didn't feel very "wow" or exceptional for me. The service, however, was very good -- the staff were friendly and attentive. It's not exactly what I imagined, but I still appreciate the experience and hope the business continues to grow and do well. Sorry i can't find the pictures,I may have deleted them by accident.

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.

We had a yummy dinner here. We aren't from Oregon so I can't write a comparative review to other…read moreChinese restaurants in Portland. Measured against San Francisco Chinese I give it 4 stars. Measuring it against Chinese in towns like my own Sacramento, I give it 4.5 stars. Love that they offer a Mu Shu chicken option because I don't eat pork - it was really good. A little too heavy on the onion (and the onion was in large pieces instead of blending in more with the dish as I'm used to), but it was still fabulous. The hand cut noodles were as great as advertised - definitely get at least mild spice to get more flavor than the no spicy (that's on me, I'm scared of what Asian restaurants think is "hot," especially Thai and Indian, so I will wasn't taking any chances with it and said no spice). Hubby said bathroom needs a deep clean and maybe a refresh so deducted a bit from that. Service was prompt and nice and not lurking which I appreciate. Lots of tables with Chinese people eating which is always a good sign in my book.

This place delivers where it counts--good food, solid portions, and prices that don't beat up your…read morewallet. I ordered four different dishes and everything I tried was on point. There was a mix-up with the last dish and it didn't make it out until I was already getting ready to leave, so I sent it back. The server handled it without any drama. That small issue aside, the food was absolutely worth the visit. Good quality, strong value, and plenty on the menu I still want to try. I'll definitely be back.

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!

Parking is still sketchy in the area. Nevertheless, their rice texture is perfect…read more Sushi fresh, service excellent & hardworking owners makes this a repeat spot.

I absolutely recommend this place! I went to Portland for a road trip and was watching the Trail…read moreBlazers vs Bucks game at the Moda Center- this restaurant is located 8 minutes from the center! I was looking for food nearby and came across this restaurant. The food was surprisingly delicious! We ordered the chicken katsu curry, kama-age udon (hokkai miso soup), and the kama-meshi seafood. The chicken katsu was cooked perfectly: crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside! The sauce also was the perfect texture and taste. My favorite was the kama-age udon with the hokkai miso soup. I love udon but sometimes don't like how thick it is because it fills you up faster and is harder to digest, the udon here is thinner which I fell in love with! It's soft and chewy and the perfect thickness: you dip it on the soup when you eat it. I also loved the soup, I usually have leftover soup when eat noodles, but I finished every last sip! Definitely recommend this dish if you were to only order one item! We also ordered the kama-meshi seafood. I thought this one tasted okay! The flavors of the seafood come through, but I personally like stronger and heavier flavors. It was worth a try! Parking: This restaurant is in downtown portland so it was difficult to find parking. We ended up parking at a nearby garage and paid for parking. They do have a few street parking spots near the restaurant if you want to test your luck! Seating and service: We were seated really quickly as we went on a weekday! They have several tables and a large table that can be reserved as well as bar spots. The restaurant overall looks really nice and is pretty spacious. The servers were really nice and fast to get you what you need! A side note: they have heated toilet seats in their restroom so that's always a plus!

interesting to try malatang but korean style, in oregon of all places. apparently they have a…read morelocation for this also in buena park california, which is a largely korean area. had the classic malatang soup and it hit all the cravings. i always get mild, which is kinda spicy even, be careful lol. the flavor was perfect though my friend found it to be a bit spicy. the friendly server was helpful and gave us a big bowl of plain broth to water it down. my friend had the stir fry (soupless) variation and loved it. i would call this kinda like hotpot chipotle. you pick out the ingredients and then they put the soup together for you. it's fun to select stuff but be careful as the price adds up with the weight!

I like the simplicity of this place. Grab a bowl and throw ingredients into it. Then you decide if…read moreyou want it stir fried or as a soup. Pick how spicy you want it and then pay based on weight. The selection of ingredients is somewhat medium. There are places that have less and places that offer more ingredients. It's enough here to have some variety. Fairly consistent. Small sauce bar available as well. A few other options besides the pay by weight meal but, in case you want something else here

My husband and I come quite a bit to The Melting Pot! We love it, especially its not a quick sit…read moredown eat and leave, we get to talk and relax while "cooking" our dinner, our servers that we get Jerry and jaime are awesome and try to request them everytime, the manager also when there walks around and ensures everything is going well. I do wish parking wasnt an issue but we still end up making it happen!

Came to celebrate my partners birthday. They offered a birthday celebration package and some add…read moreons. Honestly was pleasantly surprised by the decor, bottle of champagne service, roses, chocolates, and picture. Truly made his birthday a memorable one! It was also our first time here as well and the food was just great. We opted for the more expensive option for the 4 course meal and it was definitely worth it to try all the different proteins, sauces, and dessert options. 10/10 would recommend for the food and overall experience. Big thanks to Nico our server for helping us navigate the menu! Will definitely be coming back!

a/c broken, not going back. Hot and uncomfortable. Good was ok. Sweating like a pig. Miserable…read moreexperience

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.

Epic fail. To the…read moreyoung woman who was running her a** off trying to take care of the few tables that showed up; you weren't set up to succeed and I appreciate you. Poor thing works in the admin office and helps out on the weekends in the restaurant. Picture this: Saturday morning brunch in downtown portland and a breakfast place in a hotel lobby. Empty. We watched two tables leave without ordering. We waited until our food arrived to receive a drip coffee and a hot tea. (And when it did arrive the coffee was a cold cup of machine rinse. I really wanted what many have posted as the Hawaiian Breakfast: 2 eggs, 2 spam, 2 Portuguese sausage, white rice. But it wasn't on the menu. Our server accommodated my request (thanks to the pictures from Yelpers). But when it arrived it was 3 eggs, 2 spam and rice. Overall the menu is confused. Is it a Hawaiian theme or not. Scant options is rice. Lots of potatoes. Even the condiments were confused; no soy or siracha on the table but ketchup and Tapatio. The general lack of caring by the management is what sticks with me. The sad bowl of sugar packets, jam packets, creamers and stir sticks all thrown together on the table like a mistake. But when I asked for honey or soy our server had to go to the kitchen and get side dishes of these. C'mon y'all. Pay attention to the details. Your customer sure are.

Great spot in downtown Portland. The Vance hotel is a fun hotel and this little Beastro is in the…read morelobby. Ate there two nights in a row, Korean Fusion is great. Had the Bulgogi one night and spicy chicken the next, served hot and delicious on cast iron. Danelle was a great server, so friendly and attentive, with a fantastic smile! I'll be back!

Been sleeping on this spot for sure! The outside looks a bit dingy but inside is decorated with…read moreJapanese interior. They got modern and traditional booth seatings for you to choose from. Menu is filled with rolls, appetizers, and ramens. We tried two ramens and they're some of the best we've had in town! Noodles were well-cooked, both the thin and thick ones. Generous meat portion and it's cooked well. The broths were piping hot and flavorful too. We also tried the Fried Squid Legs and Tsukune. Again, both were delicious and made fresh. Nothing to complain here, we'll definitely be back.

A very cozy, somewhat unassuming izakaya in the middle of town with a very traditional feeling…read moreinterior. The ramen had some of the best broth i've had in a while, the perfect balance between light and creamy, with excellent flavour! The squid karage was also freshly fried and delicious. Service was also kind and prompt, i'll definitely be back for more!