Great chicken and rice. Not sure how they do it, but the chicken is soft, tender, moist and very…read moreflavorful and the rice is very aromatic and delicious. The sauce they use with the chicken and rice is great and is worth buying to take home to make your own dishes better. There is a good amount of seating both inside and out. I also tried the pork which was good but I prefer the chicken so will stick to that on a future visit. I have tried a lot of places that do the same thai style chicken and rice and it's almost always a miss for me, something is always off, usually the chicken is touch, or too dry, or lacking flavor but here it just hits right.

I ordered the large Khao Man Gai. It is very bland. I personally like steamed chicken breast so it…read morewas not awful for me but many will be disappointed and I was surprised that this dish is beloved in other reviews. I wondering if they neglected part of the process in preparing it. I picked it up for takeout and did not notice until I got home. Chicken is little overcooked and dry, but not intolerable

Tried my first banh mi ever here!…read more Great vibe and the food is awesome. The portions are huge and very filling. Staff is helpful and inviting.

I decided to give Luc Lac a try after seeing all of the excellent Yelp reviews, and it definitely…read morelived up to the hype. When I arrived, there was a line out the door, which is always a good sign. Fortunately, it moved quickly. The process is simple: order at the counter, grab your own utensils and water, and then they'll seat you. I ordered the papaya salad and the beef pho. The portions were very generous, and both dishes were delicious. The beef in the pho was sliced a little thicker than I expected, but there was plenty of it, and the broth was flavorful. The papaya salad was the standout--fresh, crisp, and packed with flavor. I highly recommend ordering it. The restaurant also has a cool, funky vibe that adds to the experience. If you're looking for great Vietnamese food in Portland, Luc Lac is absolutely worth the wait.

Best Thai food restaurant that I've been to so far, that adds something more than the typical menu…read moreitems that we are used to. It also elevates some or the known and popular Thai restaurants menu items that we are used to. I tried chicken Satay and it was so tender, flavorful, the sauce had peanut chunks in it and all together with the bread it was a delicious combo for an appetizer. Steelhead was really well made and the preparation brought freshness to the whole dish. I had a side of jasmine rice with it which is a shareable quantity. Overall the menu is limited and for a for reason. The price of reasonable and the quantity is enough for one person unless you are super starving. I'll definitely return to try out other menu items.

every dish prepared here is very intentional -- each menu item that we ordered was extraordinary…read moreand well presented. they pay attention to detail, and provide authentic, quality food (especially the sauces that accommodate the dishes) they make their own curry paste in house too! the staff was wonderful and attentive, and clearly showed a strong passion for what they do. this really reflected in each dish that came out, on top of our experience. this is not your typical thai restaurant, but rather an elevated sneak peak into what thai street food really is.

A food truck that specializes in food from Kyrgyzstan which you can find in Russia, Ukraine,…read moreKazakhstan, Uzbekistan , and the other central Asian countries. They share a similar cuisine to Uzbekistan and you can get various amounts of dumpling dishes here (pelmeni, manti) that I would recommend. They have a noodle dish called lagman that is pretty popular in central Asia. The prices are not too expensive but I did not like that they were very heavily using a microwave. Service is nothing to rave about and ambiance wise there is a lot of seating to go around. Dishes are seasoned well and unique to the North American palate, but not the best I've had. And the use of the microwave was a little bit disappointing. Otherwise the service like I mentioned was straightforward and there is an abundance of seating. It is located by several other food trucks.

I'm almost embarassed it's taken me so long to visit No Name Pho, but I've finally made it here and…read moreI'm smitten! I love finding dog-friendly restaurants in Portland, and No Name Pho doesn't get any better with their outdoor seating in a pedestrian-only plaza! What a delightful location! Parking can be a challenge as the street is closed to traffic, however visitors can find space to park on Hawthorne, or in the neighborhood to the north. Once you've parked, plan to stay for a while. This is one of the most exciting neighborhoods in Portland with lots of shops and restuarants to explore! There is plenty of seating inside, as well as lots of options outdoors with picnic tables and cafe tables in front of the restaurant. In fact, the seating spills off the sidewalk into the plaza as well, so summertime is the best time to visit for peak capacity. Patrons order at the counter, then find a seat. The restaurant offers a wide variety of Vietnamese dishes and drinks, with some fun surprises not found at other restaurants in Portland. (I ordered a boiled egg with my pho, which was a first for me!) The restuarant offers several soup options: Vietnamese pho with thinly sliced steak, brisket and meatballs, as well as Tom Yum Pho, and a dish called Trifecta (Chicken, udon noodles, with brisket and shrimp). I ordered the Vietnamese pho. The broth was piping hot, wasn't overly fatty, the noodles had just a slight bite to them, and the dish was very meaty. There was a nice selection of fresh aromatics, and their chili oil was delicious! I very much enjoyed this dish! I'll definitely be returning with my pugs this summer. We had a great time enjoying our meal and people watching on the plaza.

This is my all time favorite pho place! When I lived in Portland I would go almost every week, I…read morehave never tasted a broth as amazing as the yellow curry broth. The staff is always so attentive an friendly, I alway have a nice time in their restaurant. I've also ordered takeout many times before, and enjoyed the yellow curry pho with rice noodles and tofu at home I am vegetarian and it was easy to take friends here with all types of dietary restrictions and all find something that we loved. Could not recommend this place enough!

Have been traveling to Portland for work and have been there five times now in the past few months…read more Every time, we go to Bistro Elysium either once or twice a week for lunch, so that shows you how much we like it. I normally get the Black​ Oil Tonkotsu Ramen, which is awesome, really good. I also tried the Pad Thai once, which was good, not great. A bit too much sauce for me. And then one other time, I got the fried rice with a soy sauce egg in it and that was really good. But, if you're looking for a good ramen, the black oil tonkotsu is a good one to get. Really good service, too. They get the food out quick and are friendly and helpful.

Very good Thai food - I had the Pad See Ew with chicken ($16) - it came out hot and fresh and…read moredelicious. The only drawback is the ambience, which is really not their fault. They keep the door locked and you have to knock for access. We worked out rapidly this was because of the overwhelming number of homeless who want to come in and use their restrooms. Portland unfortunately has a real problem with these folks. I don't think I'd be around after dark but I'm staying in the hotel next door. Fortunately it's summer so it's light out in the evening.

This place is incredible. It's located on the top 15th floor and features a large terrace with the…read moreview to die for. But the main thing is the food. It is amazing! The combination of flavors creates unbelievable symphony, each element playing its melody to perfection. We ordered and shared Crab Fried Rice, Sichuan Fried Rice, Lino (?) Poke, and Grilled Tiger Prawn salad. Each dish was zesty, flavorful and incredibly tasty. I think I loved the salad the best because of the symphony of it's flavors, but frankly, each of the dishes deserved high praise. The service was very friendly, quick, and knowledgeable. Of course, it doesn't come cheap and the plates are not huge. But in my opinion it deserves every penny.

I walked up to two men at the bar. One was showing the other chess.com. I made both immediately add…read moreme so I could play against them. Looking back, did I interrupt a date? Fantastic hand rolls, great drinks, amazing view. The service *chef kiss* the server knows his wine. Just...go already.

Okay what a fantastic gem. Excellent food, absolutely not corporate, absolutely eccentric. I love…read moreit and am so happy it exists. Sing karaoke! Or not! There's one or two or three pops with guitars--including the owner--casually playing covers and that's a boon in this scenario. Again: The food is great, the folks are great, the vibe is perfect. Couldn't be happier to find this place.

Been coming here for 10 years now and I'm so glad they're still around. The owner is incredibly…read morefriendly and funny. I super appreciate the authentic Asian flavors here and the fact that they're entirely gluten free. It's the perfect place for me (Asian) and my partner (who has celiac disease).