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    Jiaocai Meow Tea

    4.3 (22 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    grape green smoothie and jasmine tea
    Samuel H.

    Really happy a malatang place opened up around this area! I like how fresh everything is, and I especially like their drinks (slush similar to heytea). The wait for the food is a bit long, but I think it's worth the wait.

    Bone broth
    Chinally R.

    We went here for my friends birthday party, they charge for pound for the stuff you put in your hot pot, honestly feel like it's a scam, the bowl itself it's already half a pound. I put a baby octopus in mine and I was chewing that thing for days, I had to spit it out sadly. The broth is good and also the avocado boba was amazing.

    Tram D.

    I have high hopes for this place but major improvements need to be made. it was busy when I came in on a friday night. the area to grab the ingredients and pay is quite small so there was a crowd of people hovering around. ingredients selection was disappointing, in an already small selection, many ingredients were out or close to out and weren't restocked in a timely manner. some ingredients like the seafood options weren't displayed in the most appetizing way. they require at least 1 lb for your bowl which I found difficult to meet as selection was sparse. after ordering they give you a number and you find a seat. utensils and napkins are in a pull out drawer in your table on the side but mine was empty and so we didn't have enough utensils for the table. it seems like they don't give you water unless upon request. I think it would be nice if they had a self serve water station. although they were busy and severely short staffed, the food came out in a timely manner. the food itself was actually pretty good. the broth was flavorful and spicy. I just wished it had a little more depth but overall really good. the ingredients were cooked perfectly. the vegetables still held their crunch and noodles were al dente. my friends ordered drinks and I had a sip and they were good! my friends really enjoyed them. my only concern is that the person making the drinks didn't have her hair tied back while working. i'm hoping that jiaocai can work out their kinks because I really enjoyed the food. it just seems like they lacked the manpower to make the restaurant run smoothly. i'd be willing to come back in a few months to retry and see if they were able to smooth things out!

    Dahongpao Milk Tea
    Austin N.

    After eating lunch around the neighborhood, we decided to stop by Jiaocai Meow Tea on a Saturday afternoon. Upon entering, the layout of tables were setup to optimize for their soon-to-launch malatang. There were a handful of groups waiting for their drink order and the two workers seemed occupied with keeping up with the orders, which prompted me to order from their kiosk instead. After receiving the drinks, I pondered why they used this cup and lid for a milk tea that was cold. Perhaps it was due to ordering a small size instead of large but I wasn't able to appreciate the depth of color of the tea or see the boba pearls. Per recommendation from a friend, their 50% sweetness level is not very potent so I ordered 100% sweet and it was tasteful. The flavor of the milk tea was quite fragrant but the brown sugar boba lacked the consistency that I was hoping for. It had a slight crumbly texture when chewing.

    Interior (malatang bar)
    Meggie T.

    I have high hopes for this place! We came on the first weekend that they had their soft opening and ordered a mango green tea smoothie and peach oolong milk tea. Both were amazing. The tea flavors really shone through, which was surprising since I think its rare in smoothies. The boba was chewy and just the right level of sweetness. It did take a little under 30 minutes for both our drinks, but they are still new so I think the staff is still getting the hang of making them. They don't have malatang quite yet, but I'm so excited to come back and try it!!

    Menu (Mar 2026)
    Charlie T.

    We have been here a couple of times now and this time they have the malatang option available so we decided to try it out. We got lucky and beat the rush as it filled up after we ordered. They have a simple selection of items to build your bowl with. I didn't see the sign that you need at least 1lb per each bowl and had to add more on the second bowl. We made a few bowls each with a different broth. I thought the Dongbei Old Style broth was flavorful, but slightly salty for me. The Sticky Style was decent and the Vegetarian broth was nice and clean. The salt and pepper chicken were a bit on the bland side. They do have great drinks, which gives it that added bonus. I recommend their drinks.

    Outside
    Nina J.

    New boba and malatang spot! The malatang will open next month. Inside has ample seating, a fridge section for the malatang, and the counter area. I got my drink in 4 minutes but I was the only one there. The strawberry green tea smoothie with cheese foam has a vibrant strawberry flavor, includes water chestnut jellies, and very mild tea flavor. The cheese foam is nicely salted too. I am excited to come back and try their malatang. I do wonder how they will handle the foot traffic inside because the fridge selection area is crowded by tables right now.

    Dan M.

    I tried their Malatang with Dongbei old style soup base spicy level 1 & 2, and several flavors of milk teas. Ingredient selection - plenty Ingredient freshness - crisp and brisk Soup base Spiciness - spot on Milk tea flavors - good and with their own touches Milk tea sweetness - % matches what I wanted Environment - Modern Chinese food culture immersion, YYDS!

    Pork bone broth (front) and mushroom broth (back)

    I found this place on TikTok and I decided to give it a try. You just choose toppings, weigh it and pay. They also have many drinks in selection to choose from. The workers were extremely nice and helpful and I would be back! I rate service 10/10!

    Drinks

    Obsessed! I ordered avocado mango pomelo sago and mango pomelo sago, and they were AMAZING. The avocado adds such a smooth, creamy texture that blends perfectly with the sweet mango and slightly tangy pomelo. It's refreshing but still feels indulgent. The mango pomelo sago on its own was bright, fresh, and perfectly sweet, not overly sugary at all. Portions were generous, and everything tasted incredibly fresh. Highly recommend if you love fruity drinks with great texture!

    Shayla H.

    It was good enough but I had better. The selection was very limited. The soup base we got which was the pork base soup was kind of bland. We wished there an area to make dipping sauce or at least have something offered rather soy sauce and sriracha. The restaurant was clean and the staff were friendly and explained the different soup base options which I really appreciate.

    Hot pot with pork bone broth
    Lisa K.

    Great little new hot pot spot. Service was quick and the flavors were great. I would agree about the feedback of the cooler case where you choose your proteins, noodles, and veggies: it was crowded and there was no natural flow, plus lots of stuff was out or nearly so. That being said, I think it's worth the trip!

    Jasmine green tea w foam and boba
    Mellisa W.

    The bob was great, when we got the 25% sweet, it was perfect, not too sweet. The tapicoa balls were chewy. Ambiance was nice, good decorations but small. I hear this is supposed to be a hotpot location too. I definitely recommend and will come back!!! Thanks

    Pork bone broth & dongbei old style

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    great drinks! I dont usually get peach teas but the peach oolong tea was great and the ambiance is comforting

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    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

    Came here on a Friday night, and I was pretty disappointed by the quality of the food…read more We got Mandarin Crispy Chicken and Chicken Fried Rice. The fried rice's flavor was pretty muted..I prefer a little saltiness in my fried rice and it honestly had barely any salt? It tasted like plain rice with a little soy sauce and maybe oil flavor? Just not very aromantic in general.. I disliked the Mandarin Crispy Chicken the most as I had an issue with the breading. It was very thick and each bite felt more breading than chicken..The flavor of the sauce was good but with how thick the breading was, the inside of the chicken had no flavor at all once I bit in.. Perhaps we ordered the wrong items, but I don't think I'll be back to try any others at least for now. It was a Friday night so it was busy but I'll say service was good and we had a minimal wait time!

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    4.5
    (241 reviews)
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    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!

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    4.2
    (414 reviews)
    7.0 mi
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    We came in with a group of 17 and Jason took care of everything! Appreciate your hospitality and…read moreattentiveness sir!

    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.

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    3.4
    (225 reviews)
    6.5 mi
    $$

    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!

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    3.5
    (784 reviews)
    6.5 mi
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    From sushi, to noodles and rice dishes, there's something for everyone. The service was excellent…read moreand the staff were so friendly and knowledgeable. If you're not downtown, they also have a smaller location on the east side! To start I got the takoyaki, or fried octopus balls. It was crispy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside, with a tender and chewy piece of octopus, topped with a sweet sauce and fish flakes. Yum!! For my main, I wanted to try one of their broth-less udons and chose one of the specials, the Mentaiko kama-tama Udon--house-made flat udon noodles tossed in and onion oil, bonito, and soy dashi sauce. The noodles are topped with Men-taiko (spicy Tarako caviar), soft egg, tobiko, tempura puffs, green onions, and nori. I also added ikura (as recommended). I've never had flat udon noodles or broth-less udon but I'm forever changed. The minimal broth allows the toppings to be the stars of the show, and here was no exception. The flavors were complex, but balanced, and the variety of textures kept me coming back for another bite. The soy dashi sauce was full of umami and a subtle spicy kick, the fish eggs added pops of saltiness, and the tempura puffs and green onions added some crunch and offset the richness from the other toppings. The house-made noodles also made a huge difference, they were chewy but tender, and soaked up the soy dashi perfectly. I could not recommend Shigezo Izakaya enough!

    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.

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