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Can't say enough about how much we love this place during the pandemic and continue to love it as a staple for delivery in our home.

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Another solid place for Thai food, albeit a food truck. There are a few trucks in the food truck pod on Van Buren in The Whit and this one caught my eye. We ordered the shoyu ramen, the recommended hat yai fried chicken and crispy pork rice plates and the Thai donuts for dessert. (Note: I recommend eating the donuts where they are fresh and hot.) I give them 5 stars for presentation! The rice was separately packaged from the meat so it wouldn't get greasy--GENIUS. The ramen was unremarkable--the broth was quite tasty. Both the pork & chicken dishes were also delicious, not greasy; I wish we remembered to ask for extra sweet chili sauce. The food is made to order, so there may be a brief wait, about a 10 minutes if you did not call ahead. A buzzer is handed to you and will sound when your order is ready. Definitely give them a try. I looking forward to trying something else on their menu. read more

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Kierstin D.

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One of my favorite Thai food spots in town for sure! There isn't a single thing I've tried now that I didn't love after multiple visits! I don't even bother giving specific recommendations because no matter what you get, you will not be disappointed! read more

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This is my go to for food carts in the area. Their fried chicken is always delicious, and I have never had a Thai iced tea here that wasn't decedent or delicious. This visit I got some Thai spring rolls and Thai donuts. The spring rolls were fresh and crunchy, and had a good amount of filling. The sauce they come with is the basic sauce, but delicious. The donuts were sweet and crispy. I was worried they would have too much oil, but it wasn't an issue at all. Great food. I wish some of the seats were a little more accessible, but it is a food cart so I don't expect too much. It is a nice spot and has a good ambience. The service was pretty quick and they were kind. All in all a great spot! read more

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They also have good taiyaki (fish shaped pastry filled with bean paste) and sesame balls! Very good. This was another online order. No word on ambiance. The taiyaki reminds me of pancakes, only they aren't pancakes. Sesame balls have more of a fried taste to the mouth. Very good. read more

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What's up Yelpies!!! If you live in Eugene and haven't eaten at this food truck spot your missing out on some really great food, service, and flavor. My wife had the Pad Thai and I had the Hat Yai (Fried Chicken) the Pad Thai was very tasty and the fried chicken is not of this earth... really !! Imagine juicy chicken with basil, onions and a sweet chili dipping sauce... then finish up with a Thai Donut yes that's correct. This deep fried flaky donut is coated with condensed milk and peanut crumbles.... Definitely a cheat day read more

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Located in the whit, right by ninkasi is kai Asian street food. Food truck that seemed to be fairly permanently posted up. Really good ramen on a cold day. Warmed up my soul. Broth was heavy on coconut milk and fill. Plenty of acid which I enjoyed. Have not sampled any other dishes yet but I was very happy with my order! read more

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Chris S.

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I was sick in bed and needed some ramen so I ordered from Kai Asian Street food. I had the Tonkatsu Ramen and I am seriously addicted. I now order it pretty much once a week and crave it all the time. I just want to drink the broth. It's the best ramen I've ever had. I'd like to try other things on their menu but can't go without order the ramen. So, so good. They're also always super friendly. Love this place. read more

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Chrystal F.

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Just WOW! Tried this eatery on a whim and the food was so good and flavorful, the sauces were delicious. There's nothing I did not like or eat slowly... I ordered coconut shrimp, chicken satay, Thai dumplings and Thai tea. I highly recommend!!! read more

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The best rangoons in Eugene! We had a great stop here for dinner on a warm summer night. Service was fast and friendly. We ordered crab rangoons, pad thai, and a pork curry. Food came out quickly and was piping hot. The rangoons were so crispy and the perfect ratio of filling to wrapper. Both the pad thai and curry were very tasty as well. It ended up being so much food that I got three meals out of my pad thai, that's a good value! read more

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Corin B.

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Best Authentic Thai Food in Eugene: Delicious unique dishes all across the menu. Pad Thai is phenomenal and a staple you must try. Coconut shrimp is essential with a perfect tasty crunch each time I go. This is constantly in the dinner rotation! Give it a try read more

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Barbara H.

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So flippin good! I am staying at an Airbnb in the neighborhood and this is my go to place. So yummy. I had the number nine hat yai chicken and ginger salad. The chicken was perfection and the dressing on the salad was divine. Definitely check this place out if you're in town. Wish I had food like this in Colorado. read more

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Benza C.

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I've gotten orders from Kai a handful of times since discovering them a few months ago. Everything that I've had delivered has always been very warm/hot temperature wise (awesome), and just as important, authentically prepared delicious food. My personal favorites are Chicken Bulgogi (if I could get pork that'd be sick, just sayin), Hat Yai fried chicken, and Ramen Shoyu, in addition to the requisite Thai Iced Tea. One of my new go to spots. read more

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Madi E.

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The Chicken Pad Thai with a side of sweet chili sauce on top is phenomenal! Plus, everyone who works here is beyond nice. Service is quick too! read more

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Amazing food and awesome workers! This is for sure one of my top places to eat at! The atmosphere is good too. read more

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Will S.

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I've been here twice now, delicious both times. The sticky rice is especially good. (I realize that making sticky rice shouldn't be that hard, but this place really nailed it.) I hope to be back soon. read more

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Katie L.

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Love their tonkotsu ramen and they are so kind. Food is always excellent. Solid spot and much better than the other Asian cuisine in the neighborhood. read more

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Samantha E.

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I come here way too many times, no matter what day it is, I'm always craving this place! The food is always fresh, great portions for the price and so so yummy! I usually get the Spring Rolls, Pad Thai with Chicken, Chicken Bulgogi, and Mango Sticky Rice for dessert. I'm always saying I'll try something new, but it's so hard to steer away from my usual because it's so good! They also have stamp cards at the window, you get a stamp for each entree you order, and when the card is full you get a free entree. I also enjoy the ambiance of their cart with a little sitting area by the window. The workers here are very nice too, they really appreciate their customers! If you're ever in the area or craving Thai food, I HIGHLY recommend this place!! read more

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Abigail F.

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I tried a few dishes as take-out. The pad kee mao is quite tasty--basil sauce is tangy and spicy and addictive. The pad se eew (my usual favorite dish) was odd. It tasted surprisingly like molasses and lacked the right kind of noodles. (Those wide fresh noodles are my favorite; Krob Krua makes that dish much better.) All of this would have added up to a 4-star review, but: in both dishes, the broccoli was inedibly weird. Something was off. I don't know if it was spoiled or just a weird broccoli. Had a kind of dirt-like flavor and killed the food mood for me. That said, the menu looks good and I'd be up for trying other things. read more

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William B.

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Excellent broth, but the seemingly instant noodles detracted from the dish. I'll keep trying to find broth and noodles to

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Darcey H.

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What a gem! The quality is really good. I ordered the vegetarian ramen - and it was so incredibly flavorful. Normally I would get a meat based stock but was really craving some extra veggies, and this over delivered on flavor. everything on the menu looks so good I can't wait to order it all. read more

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Megan S.

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Coconut shrimp!!!! Even after enduring a 10-15 minute delivery drive to us, they were somehow still crispy and full of coconut flavor. We also ordered Pad Thai and Pad Kee Mao. Both were pretty standard (not out of this world) but good. However, the serving sizes seemed VERY generous which scores points. I would eat (or order delivery) from here again, mostly because of those delectable little shrimpies! I'm curious to try out some of the other menu options, like a curry. read more

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This is a newer food truck to the Whiteaker area. Now that Ninkasi has closed their tasting room I never really go to this area anymore, but I noticed Kai on a recent visit to this area if the Whit and the menu really stood out to me. The words "THAI DONUTS" just jumped out. So, I had to. Donuts soaked in coconut milk and with a sprinkle of peanuts. They came in a box of 5 and I, unfortunately, had all five. I just loved the soft squishy texture of the dough combined with the crunch from the peanuts. They were sweet but not so uncomfortably sweet that my teeth ache, which typically occurs when I bit into a regular donut. I also ordered an iced beverage called a Butterfly Pea tea. Never heard of this before so I had to try it. The drink is the beautiful rich purple color and the taste is slightly tart, reminding me of Acai flavor. I would love to come back and try their vegetarian friendly main dishes. They have a punch card for main dish orders and I do love a punch card. read more

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Dev G.

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I stopped here for a quick snack. Got the Thai chicken fried dumplings and the jalapeño poppers which seemed like the frozen store bought kind but I might be wrong. Would have loved a better dipping sauce ... good service and good prices. Times are weird and I want them to survive so I will return and definitely try more non fried foods soon to give more stars! read more

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Kai B.

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This was one of the first places my partner and I ate at when we moved here, and it has never disappointed. The food is always good (my usual is the tonkotsu ramen, but the vegan ramen and pad thai are other favourites, and the sesame balls are a perfect dessert) , and the people who work there are extremely kind, compassionate, professional, and familiar. The outdoor seating is shielded from the road, which makes it a nice, self-contained spot for lunch or dinner. read more

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Joi C.

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Yay! Another two days of dinner from Kai Asian Food truck. Awesome Partner and I first noticed this food truck on our walks to Delta Ponds from our digs in the Whit. I've enjoyed their pad thai countless times. One receives an ample mound of rice noodles in which are nestled succulent flavor bombs of lean chicken. More recently I've chosen the chicken satay skewers. One order of four skewers and rice is dinner for two days with some fruit. What goes into your peanut sauce? It's heavenly. read more

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Perrin D.

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I love this food cart, it's something I think about in the morning wishing they were open for morning beverages. The Thai tea was perfect sweet orangey goodness. Butterfly pea tea was yummy lemonade tart purple. Food was hot and my favorite thing on the menu so far is the Pad Kee Mow. There was a good ratio of veg, and chicken to noodles. I haven't had any deserts yet but I look forward to coming back to try more. I ordered over the phone, great customer service! Prompt takeaway service read more

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It was awesome to see that there was a new Thai place to try and expand my Pad Thai experiences, so I stopped by. As mentioned I like Pad Thai so I that was my go-to. The staff was friendly and the order was out quick and I was on my way home. It was a very short ride home, but when I opened the box the noodles we're pretty much dry and not enough sauce. Also there was no lime wedge. The portion was good for the $8.95 price, but was dry, lacked flavor, and was just bland. Also the chicken was over cooked and tough. I really was hoping for a great experience, but was left disappointed. I hope they were just having a off day and maybe I will have another chance to try it. read more

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I was delighted to see that there was an asian street food cart right down the street from the hostel I was staying at. Kai Asian Street Food did not disappoint. Rangoons were delicious- not too creamy and good chunks of crab meat. Pad Thai was delicious, the noodles were soft and the chicken was good and moist. Would highly recommend! read more

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Emily B.

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We ordered the Crispy Pork, coconut shrimp, and chicken skewers, it was a great meal! Delivered hot and delicious. Love supporting a local business, will come back again. read more

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We were really excited to try this place out! And, honestly, the food was really good. The people were also really nice! Normally I would just ignore this because things happen, but we got hair in all three of our orders. And I'm talking cooked into our food. One was embedded in the calamari better, so that was a fun surprise. Didn't photograph that one...it was not a pretty picture. The first one we shrugged off, but we were pretty upset by the third. Maybe it was our unlucky day. Either way, they might want to invest in some hair nets. Did 2 stars because we would have thoroughly enjoyed our meal otherwise. read more

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Sydney G.

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Crab rangoons straight bussin. Highly recommend. I got there and ordered and she literally handed me some piping hot crab rangoons. A good filling ration, good amount of crab. Only thing is I prefer the sweet and sour sauce for my crab Rangoon but they provide sweet and chili. read more

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I've had their food seven times now. Every time, everything has been absolutely delicious! At this point, I have tried basically everything on the menu, and it has all been wonderful. As a certified Very Hungry Person, I sometimes feel like their portion sizes are a little too small. So, if you're a VHP like me, bring a buddy with a smaller appetite, and make them share with you. read more

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Norman L.

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This place is great. I usually order the fried chicken and the pad kee mao. The order always gets to my house quickly and very hot. The quantities are very generous, the prices are very reasonable, and the taste is fantastic. I highly recommend it. read more

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This is my favorite Thai place in town! I love the pad Thai and crab Rangoon! Prices are great and really friendly staff- totally recommend.

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Lilli K.

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Always a great time. I love their crab cream cheese rangoons and pad Thai. It's delicious.

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One of the best food carts in Eugene. I have tried many of the items on the menu and special board and haven't once been disappointed. Food is fresh and flavorful. Sweet people running the cart as well. I always feel good about supporting this place and my tummy is always happy. I love love love the spicy chicken special! read more

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Good quick lunch and portions. Nice location with seating, glad we found it traveling.

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Very polite people and served delicious food! The Thai dumplings were fried in a light, airy batter. The chicken pad thai was saucy and really good! Would definitely return for more. read more

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267 Van Buren St
Eugene, OR 97402
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What time does Kai Asian Street Food open?

Kai Asian Street Food opens at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Kai Asian Street Food opens at 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Kai Asian Street Food close?

Kai Asian Street Food is closed on Monday.Kai Asian Street Food closes at 8:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue-Fri 11:00 AM - 8:00 PMSat-Sun 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Does Kai Asian Street Food take credit cards?

Yes, Kai Asian Street Food takes credit cards.

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Does Kai Asian Street Food serve alcohol?

Yes, Kai Asian Street Food serves alcohol.

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Does Kai Asian Street Food have TVs?

Yes, Kai Asian Street Food has TVs.

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Does Kai Asian Street Food have parking?

Yes, Kai Asian Street Food has parking options.

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Does Kai Asian Street Food have free WiFi?

Yes, Kai Asian Street Food has free WiFi.

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Hat Yai Fried Chicken, Crispy Pork, Pad Thai, Pad Kee Mao and Ramen

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Former ramenya chef here:…read more Ojisan may be the best ramen in Eugene. If you like firm noodles like me, they get it right. However, the ramen is TOO expensive! A bowl of ramen should NEVER be more than $10. Yes, I get it it's in Downtown and Eugene is hostile towards all businesses big & small so costs are high and violent drug addicts prowl the streets but still. Lower the price of a BOWL OF SHOYO from near $20. This Post Covid inflation needs to end. 4/5 for best Ramen in Eugene. 0/5 for the outrageous price point.

Finally got over to their new brick-and-mortar location. We had a really nice meal and got to try a…read morefew new things. Overall, I would say that almost everything was really fantastic and we will definitely be back. We ordered three things to share. We got the shoyu ramen (added wakame), the mixed tempura, and the karaage chicken plate. The ramen came out first. The noodles were good, the egg is always a favorite, and we like the bamboo shoots. The broth was way too salty, though, which was the only thing that wasn't up to our standard for the evening and a bit disappointing since we were looking forward to the ramen. The tempura was really fun. We got the mixed plate and liked the variety of veggies that came with it. It also had two rather large shrimp so we were able to cut them and share. It came with two sauces: the traditional tentsuyu sauce and a spicy Mayo. Both were good. While waiting for the karaage, they came out to tell us that they accidentally started making a chicken katsu and gave it to us on the house while we waited for the dish we ordered. What a treat to be able to try another dish and it was delicious as well. It came with the traditional ketchup-based katsu sauce and teriyaki sauce. The chicken was very tender! We got the karaage plate last. It came with rice dusted with furikake, half a ajiamago egg, and a side of mac salad. The mac salad was pretty good overall. They added finely chopped green peppers to it, which aren't always my favorite, but it was still good. The karaage was also tender and came with teriyaki and spicy mayo. The interesting thing about this location is that they share the space with a bar. So there are two sets of staff and two tabs to pay at the end. Everyone was very attentive and helpful so it all worked out smoothly. We were able to get a beer from the bartender that came over to our table and took our order after we ordered our food. Seems like a setup that can work for them and hopefully they can help each other's businesses thrive.

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Yabai Nikkei

4.2

(30 reviews)

1.1 mi

Yabai Nikkei is located behind Coldfire Brewing as one of several food trucks they have as part of…read moretheir food truck pod. There is a large tent (which is heated in cold months) as well as inside seating with restrooms. I stopped by Yabai Nikkei for a quick bite and ordered their Marinated Tofu Sando. I love that their menu has something for everyone with vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and pescatarian, and meat options. The "sando" as it is called in Japanese is a marinated tofu sandwich served on a toasted milk bun with local organic tofu, Yabai slaw, yuzu kosho mayo, and pickled onions. It came out as described as I ordered it as is and I happily ate it all up! It was so flavorful it left me wanting another, it was so good! The staff person was very helpful, prompt, and accommodating to any questions that I had. I will be back to try other things on their menu. They also had a white board with some daily specials that looked interesting.

The black belly ramen was phenomenal, the broth was great and the pork belly was made amazing. My…read moreonly thing I take points away from is this is the smallest ramen I've ever bought, and for $16 it did not compare to how much other ramen shops will give. The pork belly Sando was delicious with yummy bread and again amazing pork belly. The broth is amazing but for $16 I will likely go somewhere else unless portion size increases :(

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There are no reservations at this restaurant, so it's first come first serve. Street parking was…read moreeasy to find, and we arrived around 7. The place was packed, but thankfully we were seated quite quickly with a 5-10 minute wait. The interior is cozy and welcoming. It's dimly lit with mood lighting on the tables. It felt lively since the tables were packed. We started by ordering the sake and shoyu flights and some fries with wasabi mayo while we explored the rest of their menu. We received the flights quickly. Both flights had 3 flavors and were tasty and fun to try. Each flight comes with a menu describing the flavor profile and how the drinks were made. The flavors of each flight were distinct and matched their descriptions. The fries with wasabi mayo were pretty basic fries. They were well seasoned, had a nice crunch, and the mayo had a subtle wasabi flavor without it being spicy. For our next round we ordered the salmon misoyaki, butternut squash, tofu kushiyaki, and steak kushiyaki. Unfortunately, our server forgot to bring our butternut squash, but we ended up being full with the rest of the food we ordered and just took it off our order. The salmon misoyaki was delicious - perfectly cooked, tender, and well seasoned. The mustard greens on the side added a nice sourness. The tofu kushiyaki was tender and flavorful. The steak kushiyaki was well-seasoned, but more well done than I preferred and a little tough. Next, we ordered the spinach goma ae and umeboshi unigiri. The spinach goma ae was such a pleasant surprise! It's a chilled spinach dish with a tamari/black sesame sauce that was refreshing mid-meal. Really good umami flavor! The umeboshi onigiri had the expected sharp salty/sour flavor that balanced well with the ratio of rice. Ended up dipping the umeboshi onigiri in the goma ae sauce to get every last drop. For dessert we ordered the basque cheesecake and créme brûlée. The cheesecake was just okay. The menu said there was sake and black sesame flavors, but apart from some black sesame dust on the plate we couldn't taste the sake/sesame. The texture was thick and not super smooth. It was a pretty heavy dessert and not very sweet. The créme brûlée was yummy. The custard was smooth and the crunchy caramelized sugar on top was a nice contrast in texture and flavor. The service itself was slow. We were waiting around 15 minutes between orders. Given, it was a busy night. However, we felt a bit forgotten as our server did forget to bring one of our dishes, we had to ask for our dessert menus twice, and we were accidentally served two basque cheesecakes instead of our order of cheesecake and créme brûlée. The staff were friendly, and quickly brought out the correct desserts at the end. I'd recommend ordering more dishes at once so you can enjoy more food in between orders. Would definitely come back again to try the rest of their menu. We wanted to try the Japanese sweet potato but they had sold out that night. The oysters, sashimi, and udon also looked quite good!

Stopped by on a Wednesday evening after a full day of work. Had a few more things to do but wanted…read morea quick bite and a good drink. Ordered the Ikura onigiri and the Japanese Sweet Potato and the Agadashi Tofu. (I asked for miso butter on the side for me because I have found it overwhelms the potato which is seasoned really wonderfully). The Ikura Onirigi was simple and excellent. My favorite wishes that they would create an regular Onirigi Happy Hour where they are on discount so that those of us who just want to have half a dozen of those and a few drinks can come in and experience our heart's delight. My drink of choice here is the Painkiller -- which is really well balanced and so delicious it's hard not to have a second. Wednesdays are when they have two dollars off the ginger-based drinks and I didn't try it this time but I am keen to the next time because they appear to crush the ginger in house and make their own ginger concoction magic. The bar was thankfully not crowded. As an introvert it was nice to be finishing up and heading out just as more people were coming in.

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Bao Bao House

this little gem is a must!!! we went following the banana ball game and it was packed! they are…read moreopen late - 10pm - and we made it barely in time. They sat us at the first open table (it doesn't have many) and we promptly ordered. the table shared the cucumber salad, cha sui pork bao, hot and sour shrimp noodles, pork wontons, spicy chicken and mushroom lo mein, and the pork rib with rice. every bit of this was fresh and delectable!! i want to go back, already! parking is a bit of a challenge, but this place is worth a trip around the block and the wait to be seated! it's lively, it's delicious, and it's the best i've had in a while!

Second visit, both times were great. House made Chinese…read moreKimchi as a free nibble while I waited just knocked me over. I make Korean Kimchi and this is sweeter, not red, with a little kick at the end. House made noodles with beef and pickled veggies in a broth I want to take a bath in. Red peppers on top were a little hot for me but easily removed. Pickle flavor is perfect. Server AND the chef checked on me to make sure everything was perfect. Maybe it takes a few minutes to get your food but it's so worth it. Clean and pleasant place with easy access and good parking. Really close off Exit 195. Go, find this place.

Wonton in authentic red chili oil IG: desireanavarro

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Cucumber salad

Toshi's Ramen

Toshi's is the best ramen spot around. Traditional, handmade noodles and broth made fresh every…read moremorning. The gyoza is a MUST. Inside and outside seating, friendly service. You can choose your base (miso, shoyu, or shio) and then choose your combination of toppings (some combo of corn, pork, bean sprouts, butter, ginger, etc). It was pretty inexpensive - the Original ramen bowl was $11. Would recommend for anyone looking for a new spot to try in Eugene.

This place is pretty popular. I mean, who wouldn't want a good comfort meal of noodles and hot soup…read moreon a chilly (or not so chilly) day? There's lots of college students having dinner there when I went. And they all looked like they were enjoying their meal and having a good time. My daughters and I were greeted fairly quick by a really nice guy. He told us what were the favorites, which was basically all of it. lol We opted for the potstickers, butter corn ramen and char shu ramen. IMO, the ramen does its purpose the way it should be. It's cheap, tasty and fills the belly. Thank you for having this awesome place for people to enjoy.

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Gyoza fresh and tasty

Nourish

Cute little spot. Has parking on the side too! Street parking can vary depending on time of day!…read moreStarted off inside to view the menu and was surprised by the store nourish is in. The food spot is tucked near the front door and here you can view the menus. Outside is a small window to order from. The store itself is separate and has a lot of items and drinks. Pretty cool store to cruise through! Then you go back outside to order. Tortillas are made of sweet potatoes. I liked that option instead of corn but I wish the tortilla was a little firmer. More cooked. Toppings were a great combo to the taco protein of your choice. Very nice taco! The food took a few minutes so don't be in a hurry! I personally prefer my food to "take its time" so then I know it's being freshly prepared! Totally recommend.

Just popped in between lunch and dinner and had an amazing meal. It was just memorable some of the…read moreflavors that came out and highly recommend a try!! :)

Ginger shot

Vegan bowl with an egg

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Outdoor seating

Dozo

3.9

(34 reviews)

2.0 mi

Dozo is now at Friendly Street Garden (https://www.thegardenonfriendly.com/) and open every day but…read moreTuesdays and Wednesdays. This is my fave food truck of the bunch. Dozo have a bunch of menu items I don't often see at Japanese restaurants. I love the little skewered options, like the eggplant or zucchini and the hangar steak is absolutely delectable. They have onagiri, which are the perfect little side of rice+. And lots more. Gluten-free options are clearly marked. There are plenty of tables at Friendly St Garden, and inside, you can get drinks, including free water, and there is a bathroom. Parking is on the side of the building, or on the street.

I had a mixed experience here.The customer service was very friendly and was excited to try the…read moreonigiri. I ordered one tuna and one chicken. The presentation was nice, but there was pretty much no meat in the chicken one. It was pretty much a giant rice ball. The tuna onigiri was mostly filled with mayo. I was disappointed in the order

Dozo signage & food truck

Okonomiyaki

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Tokyo Tonkatsu

Hands down one of the best restaurants in Eugene. The ramen is amazing and the servers are very…read morefriendly. I would go here over any other ramen places nearby.

Great little spot for some Japanese food in downtown Eugene…read more We ordered some Chicken Katsu Donburi, Pork Katsu spare, and the Bulgogi plate. All the food was good. The staff were very friendly, helpful, and attentive. The restaurant had plenty of seating inside, no outdoor seating. For some good Japanese food, come check this place out. Happy Nom Nom.

Spicy Chicken Katsu Ramen

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Spicy vegan shoyu

Tiger Mama

4.6

(145 reviews)

0.0 mi

Food is so flavorful. We got the bipimbap, which, at most Korean restaurants I've been to, is…read moreusually good but a little plain. However, at Tiger Mama, it manages to maintain some traditional aspects while also being something completely new. They also have a dedicated gluten free menu! Overall, highly recommended going.

It's a shame to update a review again with fewer stars, especially since I was SO excited about the…read morevegan menu. But we had a meal here where multiple dishes were not well prepared and it seems like something is going amiss with this otherwise great place... It doesn't make sense to serve pajeon (crispy pancake) on a sizzling metal platter. Yes, it's always exciting when a sizzling thing is dropped onto the table, but it char-burned the bottom of the pancake! It was fully black on one side and not edible. I had to ask them to bring a normal plate to pull it off the sizzle platter and save as much of the pancake as we could... but it was too late. To the server's credit, he comped the pancake. The servers are always very nice and fast here. This is the kind of choice that's style over substance, going for presentation that looks flashy but lacks common sense...

All complimentary side dishes!

Cute displays

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Outside

Izakaya Jinsei

It's been a few years since my last review and that was based on my take out experience. This time…read moreit's for my dine on experience. Definitely better than expected, we walked in and it didn't seem like any tables were available, but there was seating near the back. Service was quick, after placing our order, the food was brought pretty fast. We ordered sushi, katsu curry, poke bowl & gyudon. Everything was delicious, I enjoyed the flavor of my gyudon and the katsu curry was tasty too. My only complaint was the poke bowl--it seemed deceptively big, but the bowl was mostly filler, with rice and greens and some tuna poke on top. Nonetheless our meal was filling, but I'm not sure if I would order the poke bowl again. Overall, our dining experience was good--I wouldn't hesitate to return.

good sushi, cute small intimate spot. variety of rolls and other chicken entrees! I got the lemon…read moreroll, jalapeño albacore rolls and both were very fresh! albacore here is perfect.

Yellowtail carpaccio

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Spider Roll

Kennedy's Steakhouse

4.4

(156 reviews)

1.0 mi

Celebrated a U of O graduation for my son here at Kennedy's Steakhouse…read more We ordered Bone in Ribeye, Filet mignon, and the Seared sablefish. The steaks were cooked to perfection, very juicy and melted in your mouth. The grilled Sablefish had very flaky meat with crispy skin. We started off with soft bread rolls and our sides were hand cut fries, creamed corn, grilled asparagus, and brussel sprouts. All the food was amazing and the restaurant felt high class but homely at the same time. The restaurant had plenty of seating inside, both tables and booth seating. They had a very nice bar area and the staff were incredible, very attentive and personable. If you're ever in the area, come check this place out! Happy Nom Nom!

Went here for my 2 year anniversary with my boyfriend! Excellent experience! We had been saving for…read moreour anniversary trip so we could spoil ourselves and we definitely felt spoiled. The service was amazing, super fancy and beautiful place. The food was plated very beautifully and tasted amazing! I asked for medium rare and they got it spot on! The mash potatoes were very soft and buttery too! They had a couple different kinds of breads including a pretzel-like bread. Very good, once again! Lovely place if you're looking for a romantic dinner! Just as a cool fun fact, my name is also Kennedy so it felt fitting to go to Kennedy's Steakhouse.

The ambience is very beautiful

Seafood Tower

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Sushi Pure

I dropped off my tax docs at the CPA today, and had to stop and get a bite somewhere. Sashimi…read moresounded good, so decided to stop at Sushi Pure since it was close by. Nice interior, and was waited on quickly. My waitress brought water, and took my order for green tea. It came quickly, a full mug, and a lovely little cast iron teapot with a second serving. Good tea, too! I ordered the nine piece Hamachi sashimi (on a diet... no carbs, lol)! I was brought a six piece... and let the waitress know that. Told her the six piece would be fine for now. Lovely presentation, and the hamachi was beautiful. Fresh too, no fishy odor and the color was good. It was delicious. I would eat here again!

Let's talk sushi friends. This is my second time at this restaurant. First time, I went alone and…read moreonly had one dish. But you are here for a review... not a backstory. Today I went and got a 'Caterpillar' roll and 'Day Dreamer' roll. Let me break it down for you. Caterpillar roll: AMAZING 10/10. I love sushi and this is a go to roll for me NO MATTER WHAT. This roll is always good, but Sushi Pure makes it amazing, the taste, texture, and fulfillment it brings is unmatched. Day Dreamer roll: Very Solid 7.75/10. This roll had me in a chokehold for a second. That's neither bad or a good thing. The taste all around was very good, but the texture through me off (more personal problem, so many of you may love this). It was like soft, then crunchy, then popping due to the fish egg. All around I would recommend, but it may not be for everyone. The servers I've had both times have always been so kind, quick moving, and motivated so the service is unmatched as well. All in all, Sushi Pure is a must try with an amazing atmosphere!

Appertize comb Tempura $11.95

Downstairs inside

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Ebi, Hotate and seared salmon

Buddy's Diner

This was a nice find, we were looking for a local breakfast spot in Eugene. Right off of the…read moreBeltline on Coburg road, you will find Buddy's Diner. Its a classic diner with bar top seating, many booths and open tables within a very small space. Don't be scared away from the waitlist or large families waiting outside the door, they seem to turn tables very quickly so plan for a little bit of a wait, but its worth it. We got lucky and two bar top seats opened up, we waited about 10 min. We were greeted by a very friendly waitress who quickly offered us menus and filled our drink order. The menu is quite ample, lots of breakfast options, from scrambles and omelets to many shakes and desserts, if you are looking for lunch they have burgers, sandwiches and wraps. We ordered breakfast, I had the custom option, two eggs, bacon, sausage and added a side english muffin. The food was well cooked, good portion and great tasting. My son ordered a custom, 2 biscuits and gravy with an egg and hash brown, he loved his meal. The pricing was fair. We did not have much of a wait time from the time we ordered to getting our meals. Even though it was busy they did a great job making sure we were taken care of.

We (4 of us) had the All American and split a blueberry pancake and berry French toast on the…read moreside. Usually this wouldn't be over-ordering for us but the portions on the biscuits and pancake were huge. It's okay, we wanted to try a few things on their menu. All the food was very good. We signed in up front and didn't have to wait too long to get seated. The wait staff were friendly. The decor inside is very cute. Throwback 1950's and some '50s tunes playing on the radio. This is a solid diner. I would come back for the breakfast if in the area, and the lunch menu had some items that were calling my name as well.

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Meraki Coffee

Swung by for my second time in 4 months while in Eugene for a quick visit to see my UO duckling…read more Ordered lox toast (so goooood!) and a Miel Maid (think graham crackers, cinnamon and espresso). It was insanely delicious and worthy of another trip soon! "Duckling" ordered a Mediterranean toast which was also excellent. Seating is plentiful if you arrive early enough. Parking is plentiful; lot parking in back of establishment or on the street.

This partially sucks to say, because I think Meraki is the best coffee shop in Eugene, but I don't…read morefit in with the crowd. Come here to write (or tbh study - hence not fitting in), for hours. Drink multiple coffees or teas, eat some solid food, realize Meraki is better than on campus - but hate on it so you can keep it to yourself. The problem? Eugene is tiny, and everyone has known about it for a while. Just find a table early to study! And make sure to show your love in purchases.

Interior service counter line

Nutella Crème Mocha and Hot Chocolate

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Kaiser E.

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1

0

7 years ago

We went there after reading reviews and they were right Food is great the Fried chicken were good Right over from the ninkasi beer and not far from the center of Eugene. Absolutely amazing food If your looking for authentic Thai food you will not be disappointed! Huge delicious portions that are very reasonably priced. A must visit! read more

Franz P.

70

7

34

7 years ago

The food was very delicious. Authentic flavors and I could taste the freshness. Very friendly staff and a big variety of food on the menu. The fried chicken with sticky rice is on point and I'll be ordering it often now that I've discovered this spot! read more

Natut P.

0

2

31

7 years ago

This is a great restaurant, food delicious and reasonably priced, Thai Ice Tea very good too! We had pad Thai, hat yai fried chicken , spring rolls, shoyu ramen, crab Rangoon, and Thai dumpling , all yum! Lovely friendly staff. Highly recommend! read more

Maya A.

0

1

0

7 years ago

We ate here last weekend and its excellent. Menu is Thai and Asian dishes. Good location, just across street from the ninkasi beer. I had the Pad Thai noodle It good with lime wedge. Very tasty. This's my favorite Pad Thai. The best in town. read more

Nathan N.

0

1

7 years ago

Great restaurant with wonderful Thai food. Very reasonable prices and very large portions. The hat yai fried chicken are delicious big portion. One of the best restaurants in the area. read more

Luke W.

3

1

0

7 years ago

Good Food truck. Lovely Pad thai,Pad Kee Mao, Tonkotsu curry rice and Hat Yai Fried chicken. Recommended as everything was tasty and fresh. read more

Tommy F.

1

46

0

7 years ago

Good food Good atmosphere Can get a beer and eat your food across the street Coconut ramen broth is unique and good read more

Keith K.

14

3

15

7 years ago

Love Hat Yai Fried Chicken and Crispy Pork. Must try. Pad Thai also great. If you like spicy,Pad Kee Mao is a must

Supawich K.

0

1

3

7 years ago

Love Hat Yai Fried Chicken and Crispy Pork. Must try. Pad Thai also great. If you like spicy,Pad Kee Mao is a must

Susan P.

0

3

0

7 years ago

Always have a great experience at Kai! Food is really good and inexpensive. Friendly staff a plus!

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I have been wanting to try this place for a while. I pass it weekly, and see the reviews. I finally…read morestopped the other day right after they opened. Everything on the menu looked, and sounded good. I ended up getting the cashew gai, and the fresh salad rolls. I waited to eat my food for when I got home, so it was a little cooler than I would have liked it, but I had to let my dogs out. It was still good, I should have gotten some pics. I want to try other dishes, but I can already bet they are pretty good. The salad rolls are good, along with the peanut sauce. I found it to be on the spicier side. Not bad, but my pallet has been off since I had covid a few months ago. So that may have been it. The service was fast, and friendly. I will be back for sure. Especially to try other dishes.

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I have been looking for some good Asian / American food since I moved here. Lots of places to check…read moreout, but it will take a while. Kim's Asian Cuisine is close to me, and I wanted to try them out. I walked in, and was surprised how spacious the location is... there is a large section in front with almost literally nothing in it. As you move further in, there are a few booths and some tables, and a bar in the back... that looks like it might be from the 1950's, lol. There were a few people at the bar.... although I did not see anyone else eating. Did see some takeout orders being picked up. I was seated... and got a beverage quickly. Menu is a mix of different Asian cuisines... no real theme though. I was debating on the Vietnamese Shaking Beef, or the Honey Sweet and Sour Chicken. I decided to go with the chicken. It was good... portion size was adequate, and fried rice was tasty too. I would order it again. In speaking to the proprietor, he suggested the Shaking Beef next time... and I will do that. I asked about his chef/s and he said they were mostly Vietnamese. So I will definitely try the Viet dishes on the menu next time.

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