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    Mi Sen Noodle Bar

    4.4 (399 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    MI SEN NOODLE BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Drunken Noodle
    El H.

    Drunken noodles, no egg, with steamed tofu. I kept it at a spice level 2 even though I considered a 3 or higher, and it was very good. I didn't like the spicy sauce they gave me on the side, though!

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    Emily K.

    I was so impressed with our meal at Mi Sen! We were able to be seated right away on a Friday as it wasn't super busy. We shared the shrimp appetizer special, drunken noodles, pork panang curry, ba mee ped with duck, and mango sticky rice for dessert. Everything was very delicious and I appreciated being able to customize the spice! We went for 2 which was a good level for us white people. I may have accidentally ordered the wrong protein for the drunken noodles but we were able to get our correct order super quick. Our service was great! Everything came out hot and fresh. The mango sticky rice was also perfection. I will definitely be back here next time I'm craving some Thai!

    Perfect bite
    Maria M.

    When the weather starts to turn cool, I start craving big bowls of Asian noodle soup! I went or Mi Sen on a Thursday evening. It was my first time so I asked the server which soup he recommends, and said I was in the mood for Ramen. He said they don't have Ramen, but they do have a similar noodle, and that noodle could be used in any of the soups. I order the Num Deung, a rich chicken and pork broth, with choice of meat (I got the duck), green beans, cilantro, and scallions. The broth had a great balance of salty and sweet, the veggies were very fresh (slightly cooked, still crunchy), and the noodles were similar to ramen, perfectly cooked, perfectly chewy. I added a little chili sauce and it Absolutely delicious! I've been craving it again ever since I had it.

    Chive cake
    Angie K.

    We stopped in here because it was on the way to a tour we were doing nearby and it was crazy rainy so something warm and soup like sounded like the right thing. I'm quite glad we did, everything was delicious! Service was prompt and very pleasant. The place is nicely decorated inside. I was there for lunch but I could imagine it would also make a nice cozy dinner venue. I had the lunch special which was very reasonably priced which included an appetizer and an entree. The chive pancakes were amazing!! Also the tom yum soup was amazing flavorful and really hit the spot. It had a bit of a kick so if spice isn't your thing just a bit of caution but it was absolutely delicious. Everything was top notch and really hit the spot especially on a chilly windy and rainy day. If you're somewhere in the area definitely check this place out!

    Drunken Noodle
    Elaine C.

    Found this small Thai restaurant on a pitstop to Acadia National Park. Right in downtown Portland, this was a great spot if you want some quick but tasty Thai food! We both got the lunch special that comes with an appetizer and an entree. We got the drunken noodles with the crispy fried tofu and the Num Daeng lunch special with chive pancakes. The Drunken Noodle was my favorite dish. Was perfectly spiced and seasoned. I went with a 3 spice level instead of the normal 2 and thought it was perfect. The Num Daeng was a delicious mix of salty and sweet and was refreshing light even while being a hot soup on a summer day. Would have liked it just a little more flavorful but overall a great experience. As for the appetizer, I would recommend the chive pancakes over the fried tofu. The tofu needed more flavor, was not seasoned at all.

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    James H.

    The food is out of this world. Beautifully simple and so delicious! It's a must try if you're visiting Portland and/or if you've been resident for years. Small restaurant (make a reservation). The service crew is very friendly and happy to answer questions/make recommendations!

    Michelle O.

    Staff was amazing, first time visiting this establishment and they were wonderful in regard to explaining menu items and suggesting favorites! Food was delicious! So full of fresh flavors. Tables are close to one another so it allowed us to chat up the table next to us! Decor was quaint, loved all the noodles on the wall!

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    Kate S.

    I enjoyed everything in my meal, but all the items I ordered had significant flaws. So how to review this? First of all, service was super friendly and super quick. I barely ordered before I had my drink, and then my appetizer and entree arrived at about the same time a couple minutes later. That's amazing. I ordered a margarita which was good, and it must have been alcoholic because I walked away more than buzzed. But it looked and tasted like lemonade. I got the chive cake which was delicious. However, after having some of my spicy noodle entree, I had more of the chive cake, and found the dipping sauce to be far too sweet. Saccharine. And too thick. And my entree was the dry noodles. I chose the yellow egg noodles, which is pretty much what I always choose for a noodle or soup dish when given the option, and tofu. It was excellent. Tofu cooked perfectly, noodles sumptuous, and like this dusting of crumbled/ground peanuts that I thought really made it perfect. But diner beware, this is a SPICY dish. And I feel like the menu didn't really make that as clear as it should have. I loved it, it was a good spicy, rich and flavorful. But my customer service brain says tell the people it's a SPICY dish, please.

    Pad Thai
    Jules F.

    Is rewriting reviews for Mi Sen every few months super tacky? You betcha. But I'm doing it anyway. Mi Sen just gets better and better. Last night I got their pad Thai for the first time - I don't know how I have lived in Portland this long without it. It is SO. DAMN. GOOD. The flavor they get out of their sauce is so good. The tofu is fried to perfection. The sprouts are super fresh. The noodles are smaller than I'm used to and I LOVED IT. It's just absolutely amazing and honestly my new favorite in town. As always, stellar service. It's super easy to order online, and the food is almost always ready within 20 minutes. They place it right on a little shelf for you to easily grab, and are happy to help you if you have any questions. They always include chopsticks - thank you!! Get the drunken noodle, get the chive cake, get the Pad See Ew, you seriously cannot go wrong. I LOVE YOU MI SEN ALWAYS AND FOREVER

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    10 months ago

    Service and food were both amazing!! Got the drunken noodles & easily made it vegan :)

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    5 months ago

    Solid good, friendly service and atmosphere. Reliable, and not as expensive as other nearby restaurants of similar quality.

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    Thai green curry has a good flavor. Soup base is watery and not what I am use to. Plus the extra veges in it.

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    Food was good but I was expecting more noodle choices - Udon. In my mind Mi Sen not a noodle bar more an Asian fusion Tapas bar

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    1 year ago

    I always get the Tom Kha Gai soup with the Thai tea and I'm never disappointed! Great staff, great flavors and fun atmosphere.

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    3 years ago

    Delicious and definitely packs the heat of true Thai food. Good service and a nice relaxed environment for a chill Saturday night meal

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    Good service and food. We did take out and the experience was excellent and tasty. We well go back.

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    I had a great dinner experience here last night with my partner. We love love love the honey paw!…read more For starters, it's a great location. Close to more bars for extra drinks, easy to run into other friends. Also, it's a beautiful spot with outdoor seating in the warmer months. We opted to sit outside and enjoyed khao soi, katsu pork sandwich, and the honey soft serve. The portions are generous, as we were able to share and have leftovers. Each plate had so many great textures and flavors. We did experience a long wait between ordering, getting food, and receiving the check. It was a busy summer night so I wasn't upset, but do not plan on having a quick meal here. Get cozy, get an extra drinks and enjoy your time here. Apologies, but phone did not eat first this time-no pics!

    Good meal, prices definitely on the high side…read more Vibe: really cohesive, cool, themed decor. Large shared table in the middle flanked by bar seating. Service: Great Food: We started off with soft serve and the seasonal earl gray outshined the house honey. The earl gray had a great flavor topped with an excellent syrup while the honey was mild and the chocolate shell didn't add anything, although the 'honeycomb' bits were delic. Crispy eggplant special - good, very small portion Pork katsu sandwich - pretty solid, interesting pickle Pad mee korat - good, small portion Value: Aside from the soft serve, the portions were very small for ~$17 price point, and the food was good but aside from the earl gray soft serve, didn't amaze to the point of paying a higher price point. Overall I did like this meal but portions were small for prices. I hope they keep the earl gray soft serve around!

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    The Green Elephant

    The Green Elephant

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    Great place for an amazing vegetarian meal. We went for a Miso Soup, Thai Ginger Noodles and a Thai…read moreBasil Fried Rice. Miso soup was delicious and hearty - just what you need on a cold day outside. Both, noodles and fried rice were great. Btw their spice levels are catered to North American taste buds, so if you're an Asian just tell them highest spice levels and you'll probably still feel like moderate. Having said that, great flavours. The staff was nice and friendly. I used the restroom and they were clean and well maintained. Definitely recommended.

    I had hands down one of the best noodles I've had in a long time at this spot! And it was…read moresurprisingly through take-out. It is a tragedy that I was only planning to visit Portland for less than a day, so I didn't have the opportunity to dine in at the Green Elephant. However I would contemplate driving up from Boston just to have their Singapore noodles again. It was so flavorful, and the noodles were cooked to the perfect texture. The level 2 spice in the online ordering menu was not spicy at all, but the food still had a good amount of sauce and flavor. The dish was definitely heavy on the noodles and probably only had 4-5 bite-sized pieces of tofu for protein, but the noodles certainly were my favorite part. And for only about $15-20 per main dish, this is one of the more accessible/affordable restaurants for vegan options in Portland!

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