A Flavorful Escape in Hillsboro! If you haven't made the…read moretrip to Top Burmese Ambassador on Main Street, you are missing out on one of the most unique and soulful dining experiences in the Portland area. While the original NW 21st location is a classic, the "Ambassador" location in Hillsboro feels like a true elevation of the brand, combining incredible hospitality with a menu that is a masterclass in Burmese flavors. Here is why this spot is an absolute 5-star gem: The Tea Leaf Salad (Laphet Thoke): You cannot visit a Top Burmese location without ordering this. It is the gold standard--fermented tea leaves mixed with crunchy peanuts, toasted sesame, fried garlic, and fresh lime. It's a texture and flavor explosion that is unlike anything else in Southeast Asian cuisine. The Golden Samosas: These are a "super duper" must-order. They are flaky, perfectly spiced, and served with a house-made sauce that provides the perfect tangy kick. If you want something even more comforting, their Samosa Soup is the ultimate rainy-day cure. Standout Mains: The Coconut Noodle Soup (Khao Soi) is incredibly rich and aromatic, with just the right amount of creaminess. For a more savory, hearty option, the Beef Curry with Pan-Toasted Paratha is spectacular--the beef is fork-tender and the paratha is buttery and crisp. The Service: The "Ambassador" name is fitting because the staff truly acts as ambassadors for their culture. They are incredibly patient in explaining the menu to newcomers and make excellent recommendations based on your spice tolerance. Atmosphere: The interior is beautifully designed--vibrant, warm, and upscale without being stuffy. It feels like a "mini-vacation" right in the heart of Hillsboro. Pro Tip: This location is incredibly vegan-friendly (about 70% of the menu can be made plant-based!), so it's the perfect spot for a group with diverse dietary needs. Don't leave without trying the Burma Blue cocktail--it's as beautiful as it is delicious!

4.5 stars!! This restaurant is a gem. This was my first experience with Burmese food and I must say…read morethat they did a very good job of showing their cuisine off. We ordered the green tea leaf salad, the turmeric fries, the chicken curry with paratha, the all-star okra curry, the coconut noodle soup, and the kheema paratha. I also tried the grass jelly drink. I can't choose my top favorite among everything that we tried. The green tea salad was very unique and I would never have ordered it myself. Now, I'm a fan. The turmeric fries were so delicious too! The chicken curry with the paratha was very Desi and excellent tasting. The okra had a homemade feel to it. I would've liked a side of paratha with it, rather than rice. The kheema paratha was excellent. The coconut noodle soup was like a nice warming/satisfying coconut curry with noodles. The grass jelly was interesting and I know that most of the jelly was left in the can, so while it is nice tasting, I wouldn't recommend drinking it in a can. The Hillsboro location is a little small but this restaurant and the server helping out are both an absolute delight and I highly recommend coming here!!

Best Thai iced tea I've ever had!!!…read more If I'm on this side of town I always stop in just for the Thai iced tea.

Been wanting to try this pho for awhile and finally went today. We were not expecting the best…read morepho or viet food but we like try out when there is a new Vietnamese restaurant near us. We were positively surprised how good the food is!! We also tried the pho with wide noodles and broth is clear and flavorful. And of course, the banh khot is very good. I ordered the Ube matcha and asked half of the sweetness and it was delicious. $7 Ube Matcha They have just opened about a year. We are definitely coming back to try the BBH and Bun Rieu

Although many of the reviews describe a restaurant, my review is about their food pod behind Xplore…read moreoff Cornell. It was, in a word, delicious! I ordered the pork vermicelli that came with salad and a small egg roll. The pork was well seasoned and grilled perfectly. The cucumber, carrot and lettuce salad was fresh and crisp. The counter person, Lynn, was delightful, even offering to take our photo. We will be back!

Friendly folks. But I came here for the beef after seeing it on Yelp. No beef on the menu though…read more Also, no soup for you today. Not sure if the advertised vs actual menu discrepancy is a Yelp Issue or a Chopstix Grill issue, but it's mighty disappointing when you're hungry and spending gas money to travel.

Was at the pod to watch the Mexico/South Korea World Cup matchup at Tall Trees, but seemingly…read morenobody told the vendors that this was happening. Taco cart? Closed. Coffee cart? Closed. Shawarma cart? Closed. Boba cart? Closed. My beloved Neshaminy-born Philly cheesesteak cart? Gone entirely. My options were the new Hawaiian and Detroit-style pizza carts, neither of which I've had any experience with at this point, the new Filipino cart that was absolutely slammed, the chicken cart that seemed abandoned by its owner, the sushi cart that seemed thematically inappropriate for the occasion, and KIN Thai Twist. The last cart has been here since the pod's inception and has tempted me on more than one occasion, but I didn't want to steer away from my beloved cheesesteak or seem ungrateful to Khantoke across the street. But I hadn't eaten here since having a dish of pad thai in its earliest days and the clock was ticking: Chicken katsu and crab rangoon it would be. That ended up being absolutely perfect for the occasion. Their katsu is delicately crisp and served with coleslaw on milk bread. Just outstanding. The crab rangoon, meanwhile, are perfect squares made by hand in the cart and wrapped around their own cheese filling. All of it just barely made it to Mexico's first (and only) goal of a 1-0 win, but it made me a KIN Thai Twist fan for the rest of my days. I want to go back and try the pork katsu and takoyaki and just enjoy it in the cozy confines of the pub. There are few certainties at this pod, but I'll take this katsu sandwich and a saison when I can get it.

Kin's offers a katsu sando on their menu, which was superb and went perfectly with my hoppy beer…read more The food pod has a beer tap establishment on the premises that is about a month old - very roomy and with air conditioning for those hot Hillsboro days. Kin's owners, were really sweet and friendly. I definitely recommend them for the sandwich, and I would definitely go back to try some of their other menu items. Happy eating!! :)

Dad and I have been really enjoying eating at Thai Princess! They have great Massaman Curry! The…read morefresh rolls and peanut sauce are scrumptious! Really! I ordered Pad Thai tonight and it was also great! Dad usually has the Sweet and Sour but tonight he went with a Cashew nut stir fry with pork. He said it had a lot of meat and it was really tasty. Service is excellent here and ambiance is quiet at dinner time. Shhh don't tell anyone!

Hillsboro native here. I've tried all the restaurants in the area and I think they have the best…read morecurry's of any Thai spot in Hillsboro! Probably the best Panang Curry I've had.

I went to Vivi's for the first time about 10 years ago and haven't stopped thinking about it since…read more Unfortunately, it's pretty far and out of the way from where I live, but every time I pass through the area and am hungry for Vietnamese food, I'm hungry for Vivi's. Over the years, I've brought friends and family here, talking it up enough that they're willing to make the journey with me. I always recommend the tofu vermicelli bowl. The fact that my tofu-skeptical father sang its praises after I made him try it is a testament to its flavor. I still think of it as the gold standard of tofu. I was recently in the area for the first time in 5 or 6 years and decided to go back to Vivi's with my mom. It was the first thing that popped into both of our minds-a real jinks moment. I was nervous that it wouldn't live up to our memory. Vivi's had moved around the corner from their old location-a cute, cozy little cafe-but their new restaurant is more spacious, hopefully to accommodate the flocks of diners that their food merits. I got the tofu vermicelli, which was exactly as I remembered, equally flavorful and generous in portion size for $15. My mom got the papaya salad for $5.50. I previously thought I didn't like papaya-I was mistaken. It was a unique and refreshing dish that I would 100% go back for. Vivi's food tastes fresh and nourishing and at the same time satisfying and rich. We were short on time and were prepared to have to take it to go, but our food was out in 10 minutes. I don't usually write reviews, but after so many great experiences over the years it felt long overdue. A small business that has maintained their quality at reasonable prices over the years deserves to be recognized with a recommendation. Give Vivi's a try!

Great Ambience for being in a standard shopping plaza, hidden behind the Burgerville. Nice and warm…read moreon a cold day. Bonus points for being in walking distance of Next Level Pinball Museum. Meal came out quick with warning its very spicy (It wasn't that spicy but it had a decent kick compared to the usual dish I've had in the Portland Area!) Staff are friendly, soup was genuinely one of the best I've had in years, the Limade was also a killer and I recommend getting it to pair along with. All-in-all, was a fantastic place to contribute to my late birthday outing.

This place was alright. The interior is modern, the service is friendly, and the prices are…read morereasonable, but the flavors were just average

Khao Soi was good but I would have liked more veggies. Massaman curry was ok. Order Thai Fish…read morecakes. I wouldn't order again. Expensive for 5 silver dollar sized thin pucks that tasted pre-made. Definitely not worth it. I would come back for the curry though.

I chose the vegetable stir fry with chicken and an order of crab Rangoon. They asked what level of…read morespice I'd like, and I opted for mild not knowing what to expect at this particular truck. Next time I'll go with a step up, as the flavor was good but I definitely could've handled a tad more kick. The meal was quite good overall. A bit on the smaller side as far as portion goes, but very fresh and piping hot. The Rangoon was tasty and the service was very friendly. Good first visit.

I was disappointed with my first visit here. The cashew chicken wasn't what I expected. The sauce…read morewas different from any other Thai food I've had. And cardinal sin for me is including celery. Plenty of food to eat, just not what I was expecting. I'm willing to give another try, but this dish is off my list. Friendly person taking my order. Get a pager to let you know when the food is ready. Came fresh and hot.