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    Kenny's Noodle House

    3.8 (671 reviews)
    ModerateCantonese, Noodles, Soup
    Closed • 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Andrew W.

    After so many years of coming back when I'm in town ... this is the third time that all their Noodle items did not meet their own standards!! As you can see I have been coming back to Kenny's since 2018 ( a must stop-by when Im in Portland ), their quality has been slowly eroded over the years, noodles are not al dente at all, in fact it was way over cooked, same as the wontons ( the wrappings are falling off ). And the Beef Brisket & Tendons are almost unrecognizable ( check out my photos from before ). So much for looking forward each time when Im in Portland ... I have to finally say adios, farewell to Kenny!!

    Porridge
    Francine L.

    Kenny's Noodle House is a delicious tasty Cantonese-style food. It's simple cafe food that is either porridge with a large variety of things that can be inside. There is also noodle soup so if you want something hearty this could be your jam. But right then I was a little bit cold and I wanted a nice bowl of porridge. Don't forget to order the Chinese donuts they are deep fried and you can dip them in the porridge or soup broth! They are so so good! Overall I liked my porridge dish you can order a small or a large and I should have ordered a large because I literally finished all of it. I ordered their pumpkin and rock cod porridge and added a century egg with it. This reminded me of my mom's porridge which I miss so much. Overall it was so good and I would totally come back here.

    10. Sui-Kau and Beef Brisket Noodle Soup
    Loren D.

    Phenomenal noodle soup. Perfect dinner on a dark, rainy Portland night. I already have plans with my best friend to go back and try toe congee. Side note; I loved the tea they served as well. It wasn't bitter at all, suuuuper nice.

    Pan fried fish cake and shrimp cake
    Denzell S.

    Fall/winter season always calls for soup and I love adding Kenny's Noodle House to my dinner rotation. My go to is their large #8- wonton & sui-kau noodle soup and add roe fishball. The broth simply warms the soul and I love their wontons. Their chinese donut and pan fried fish cake & shrimp cake is also worth a try!

    Congee at Kenny's Noodle House (can't tell from the pic but this is the preserved egg/pork version)
    Howard C.

    Portland prides itself as a foodie city, but as far as the Asian food scene (though there is solid Korean food), as a city, the PDX doesn't quite measure up to other foodie cities. That said, I have found Kenny's Noodle House to be a solid go-to in my travels to Portland. First, the ambience. This is a simple, no-frills spot. No need to worry about what to wear - you could wear sweats if you so please. Very casual, has that authentic atmosphere with Chinese tunes softly in the background as well. This is most definitely a Cantonese cuisine spot. When I was introduced by a friend here on my first trip to the restaurant, I was told the noodle soups and congee were the main things here. Upon a quick glance of the menu, it was clear the noodle soups were Cantonese in nature (therefore I ordered the wonton noodle soup with traditional Cantonese thin egg noodles) and the congee variety was strong (on a subsequent trip, I ordered the preserved egg with pork). I happen to love a good Cantonese-style congee with all the flavorings all deeply locked in, with the diced green onions on top to garnish and cap off the flavoring. All in all, the food was tasty! Totally did the trick. The congee was soothing to the soul as it should be. White pepper is a good thing to add for those who like to add a little kick. I also personally love adding some red vinegar to taste. The wonton noodle soup was also good. The meat was moist with each bite, and it helps that the soup is right there to add to that effect and flavoring. Service was also good. Very attentive and sweet. There's a parking lot in front of the restaurant - most of the time, you should be fine to find a spot. Honestly, I have no complaints about this place. I wouldn't say it's as spectacular as some Houston Cantonese spots I've been to (I'm a fan of Tan Tan for similar dishes plus the A1 iykyk lol), so I will rate this place 4 stars. However, absolutely still very solid, a good place to go to in Portland, and among the best you'll find in Portland.

    3. Beef Brisket Noodle Soup
    Sarah M.

    Noodle soup has a strong ammonia smell and taste!!! Beef brisket was so soft & tender, the dumplings were so yummy. The congee was good as well especially with the Chinese donuts. Service was great, fast & friendly. Overall, food was really good, the AMMONIA smell and taste was just a little unbearable. I'd probably avoid the noodle soup.

    Ann N.

    i really liked my food here! the space is small but there is a decent amount of seating. the noodles are very bouncy and chewy which i loved. i like that they give a lot of vegetables but i wish they gave more meat. my favorite was the braised beef dry noodles. the flavor was amazing and i love how tender the meat was

    Steamed pork liver, and Shrimp and Pork Wonton Noodle Soup
    Nikky B.

    I come here for the steamed pork liver, not the charm. I've been coming here on and off since 2016, mostly for one reason: the steamed pork liver. I haven't written a review until now because honestly, I don't think they care either way, and that's kind of the vibe: take it or leave it. They've been around long enough to know their niche, and they're not bending over backward for stars. Here's what keeps me coming back: - You can order a side of steamed pork liver, kidney, stomach, or beef tripe. I enjoy mine just as is or with whatever else I'm craving. - It's one of the few places in Portland that still offers these specific cuts done in a traditional way. The not-so-great stuff: - Chinese donuts are hit or miss, sometimes crunchy, sometimes stale. - Wonton noodle soup disappointed last visit. The noodles had such a strong yeasty smell I could barely eat them. Their wontons are whole-shrimp style (not minced), which might be how they've always done it and I just forgot. - Service is nearly non-existent, so don't expect warm hospitality. Last time I went, the lady asked "no tip?" before I even finished paying in cash. My receipt wasn't in English either. It's a tiny space, tables packed tightly together so prepare to wait or get cozy with strangers during peak hours. Parking: They do have a lot, but use caution pulling in/out from SE Powell. Overall: You come here for the specific dishes that are hard to find elsewhere. If you can stomach the attitude and uneven food quality, it's still a niche gem, just know what you're walking into.

    Chinese donut
    Travis W.

    I have driven by this place for years and have never stopped, despite hearing amazing things about it. Since I was in town and wanted to check it out, I decided to stop by shortly after lunch on a Saturday. The parking is unfortunate given getting in and out can be difficult with traffic. When I went in, there was only two tables free (originally one table that was split into two), so I was seated with someone else who was not with me. I was okay with this tho, since they were quite busy. It's rather active and noisy in here given the small space, but it doesn't feel claustrophobic or cramped. I was given a menu almost immediately and brought a cup of hot tea. I placed my order, number 19, which is the sliced kidney and sliced liver noodle soup, with thin egg noodles. I also added a Chinese donut. The waitress seemed a bit surprised that I ordered the 19, probably because I'm as white as snow and was wearing work boots and a Carhartt jacket, but I'm used to that. (She wanted to make sure I was aware of what I was ordering). The Chinese donut came out first and was amazing. It was hot and crispy and slightly oily in the best way possible. They brought me out a dipping sauce which was soy sauce and japanenos. My noodle dish came out probably about 5 minutes later. The noodle dish was very good. The texture of the noodles were perfect, and the broth was delicious. The liver was sliced thinly and did not taste overly hematic (that iron flavor liver gets). I would have appreciated if the kidneys had been sliced more, since they were in two very large pieces... But all things considered it had a very good flavor and texture. Nothing was overcooked or mushy, and the table has ample sauces and condiments. I don't know if I would order the dish again, mainly because I usually like my kidneys, sliced thinner and also marinated a bit, but that's not a bad thing, just personal preference. I highly recommend stopping in if you are in the area. The menu is pretty straight forward, and I think next time I would try some of their congee.

    Fish congee, 5 spice beef/tendon, fried donuts, tripe & kidneys, sui gao, wonton noodles. All the staples here!
    Patrick W.

    I'm happy to report the beloved HKG style noodle and rice porridge joint, while with different owners now still kept the same recipes and execution. Maybe about 9 months ago my views were touch and go for a while as they changed up the wonton noodle soup broth quite a bit... but the dried shrimp infused flavors are back to "normal" and everything else from the beef stew, to the fermented bean curd sauced veggies are like the original. Thank goodness because this is THE singular HKG style noodle joint in PDX that reminds me of "home". It is without a doubt a hole-in-the-wall vibe, the restrooms will be a big tell... come for the food, there is no (and never had) ambience except for the HKG simple eatery feel.

    Beef brisket noodles
    Kim Y.

    I know this place doesn't look spectacular from the outside. Yeah, sure, it's a little worn, graveled road, right parking spaces, not the cleanest walls, and some of the faux bricks needed to be taped down, and the windows look like they haven't been washed since it opened up--but the food is spot on. There's limited seating, so be prepared to wait or just hang out. My kids love the food. It's comfort food for Chinese folks like me. The broth is flavorful and fragrant. You cannot go wrong with anything here.

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    Vic A.

    Amazing comfort food for any meal, any day of the week. We went on a Saturday morning around 10:30am and it was already getting packed. The place is super small, tight and fast service. The parking lot is just as small. Our go-to is the brisket noodles which are a hit and the clam and century egg congee. Always get the Chinese donuts to complete our meals. So yumm and good! Service is rushed but you can't be mad. It's the culture and quick turnaround for serving people.

    Jenny L.

    If you're from Seattle, this is the Portland version (dupe??) of mikes noodle house. Best wonton soup in Portland, quick service & reasonable price/portion! Will definitely come back. Pro tip: next door to Truong coffee so get a cup while you wait for a table

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    Do they Deliver?

    They do not.

    Are you guys open to dining?

    Yes, they are open for indoor dining. We've dined in there recently

    Are there any vegan options? Do all of the noodles have egg or dairy in them?

    You can ask for rice noodles which shouldn't have any egg/dairy in them! Not sure they have any vegan soup bases though.

    Do they serve congee all day?

    Yes, as long as they don't run out

    Are they open yet?

    Hi Candice! We have reopened Kenny’s! Thank you!

    When will Kenny's be open again?

    Hey Noon! We have reopened Kenny’s for both dine-in and take outs. Don’t forget your mask :)

    Is there an option for a non-fish broth? It's really stinky and risky if you order to-go. Make sure it doesn't spill in your car.

    I wish there was because I was so disappointed today with lunch and the same for my husband . Way heavy on fishy smell and taste it ruined the dish

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    Excellent Cuisine

    3.8(265 reviews)
    0.5 mi•Montavilla, Southeast Portland
    •$$

    Came on Monday (Labor Day holiday) at open at 9:30am - plenty of parking. Note the lot was sort of…read morefull when we left at 10:30 with some aggressive cars vying for our spot. We came in with the early crowd rush and were waved directly to a table and ordered quickly from carts. We received tea and water right away (and people did come around to check occasionally). We only ordered from two dim sum carts because my friend hadn't tried dim sum really before and my daughter has limited interest in dim sum (4 yrs old). We got riblets, shrimp dumping, shu mai, sticky rice, xiao long bao, pork bao (char siu bao). We weren't offered more or the menu, but I think they looked at our table and decided we had plenty (we didn't try to order more or ask for a menu). If I was with my husband I would've gotten some radish cake and tripe and possibly a vegetable dish, but it seemed like overkill for the 3 of us since my kid would only eat xlb wrappers without soup. Food was great, my friend loved the shu mai and we had fun and paid promptly ($43) at the counter. Great spot and I'll go back!

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

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    H K Café - chicken feet

    H K Café

    3.5(1.1k reviews)
    0.5 mi•Lents, Southeast Portland
    •$$

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

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

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    Dining room at 11 a.m. on a Saturday.

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    Hawker Station PDX - Burger weeks special.

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    4.5(44 reviews)
    11.1 mi•Southwest Portland

    Very important: Notice they have changed their location to 3829 Southeast Division Street, just…read morebehind Tom's. Make sure that you don't park at Tom's parking spot; they will tow you and put nasty stickers on your car.lol The good thing about Hawker station: What they have not changed is the love that they put into their dishes and you can taste it in every bite. I went over to get their Hamburger Week special from last year that they had on for just three days on their menu again. It is a delicious burger, Angus beef with crispy fried onion rings and a Hong Kong-style pepper sauce. Just every bite so delicious that it doesn't even need any cheese! Go and say hello to your new neighbors and or just drive from the other end of town to show them some love. Moving is always such a headache we all know that but for a food cart it literally about surviving so let's make sure hawkers station does that.

    If you like chicken rice bowl, this is the place to get a nice serving with well cooked chicken…read morethat's tender. The owner is always friendly and nice, and they have a variety of versions. I would say their hainan chicken is probably the best, because you get the simple clean taste of the well cooked chicken that's tender. They even take out most of the bone so makes it easier to eat. The rice is really well seasoned and it's served with broth and two types of dipping sauce (one kind of a soy sauce and another seemed like nuoc nam). The shoyu chicken is also good if you're wanting more savoriness. Because I'm from Hawaii, I was interested in the teriyaki chicken, but I felt the teriyaki sauce was a bit on the wet side, and not as much a glaze like the way I usually find it in Hawaii. It's also the only chicken bowl that has a decent amount of veggies since it comes on a bed of undressed slaw on top of rice. There's also a braised pork belly rice bowl that is tasty and tender, but also very brown (meaning no real veggies on the side). Like I said, I think chicken is the way to go because they really treat the chicken well.

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    Phoenix City Seafood Restaurant

    Phoenix City Seafood Restaurant

    4.1(79 reviews)
    0.3 mi•Foster-Powell, Southeast Portland

    Staff were nice and it looked clean…read more I always make it a point to only order one dish to compare if a Chinese place puts effort into their food. And sadly to say I am extremely disappointed for all the corners they cut while making the food. I think for the price of the dish at $17.99 it was too good to be true. We got the salt and pepper squid and when we got home to eat it, we felt extremely ripped off. The batter is not corn starch based but flour and baking soda. It's giving cheap carnival funnel cake. The squid is sliced SO thin and is extra dry and rubbery. It was like chewing a dry piece of fish. The dish is mostly batter. Pictures below. We likely won't come back.

    Yes, we're back again and trying new dishes! It was a special day because we rarely order like this…read more(once every many years haha). 1. Pan fried oysters with veggies. While it tasted alright, the oysters were smaller than I expected. I wish I had a few more. They gave a lot of veggies haha. 2. Lobster with yi mien. We asked for a particular weight/size and thank goodness the lobster was alive and moving (you know, in PDX, you never know). The meat was very nice and it was cooked nicely. It had a nice bouncy texture and the yi mien was also very good, nice texture, not mushy. 3. Sweet and sour pork. If you eat it at the restaurant then it's okay. I found the batter to be a bit too thick and when I we finished it at home, it was not the best. So, don't order this unless you eat it all at the restaurant!

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    Phoenix City Seafood Restaurant
    Phoenix City Seafood Restaurant
    Phoenix City Seafood Restaurant

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