Parking is still sketchy in the area. Nevertheless, their rice texture is perfect…read more Sushi fresh, service excellent & hardworking owners makes this a repeat spot.

I absolutely recommend this place! I went to Portland for a road trip and was watching the Trail…read moreBlazers vs Bucks game at the Moda Center- this restaurant is located 8 minutes from the center! I was looking for food nearby and came across this restaurant. The food was surprisingly delicious! We ordered the chicken katsu curry, kama-age udon (hokkai miso soup), and the kama-meshi seafood. The chicken katsu was cooked perfectly: crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside! The sauce also was the perfect texture and taste. My favorite was the kama-age udon with the hokkai miso soup. I love udon but sometimes don't like how thick it is because it fills you up faster and is harder to digest, the udon here is thinner which I fell in love with! It's soft and chewy and the perfect thickness: you dip it on the soup when you eat it. I also loved the soup, I usually have leftover soup when eat noodles, but I finished every last sip! Definitely recommend this dish if you were to only order one item! We also ordered the kama-meshi seafood. I thought this one tasted okay! The flavors of the seafood come through, but I personally like stronger and heavier flavors. It was worth a try! Parking: This restaurant is in downtown portland so it was difficult to find parking. We ended up parking at a nearby garage and paid for parking. They do have a few street parking spots near the restaurant if you want to test your luck! Seating and service: We were seated really quickly as we went on a weekday! They have several tables and a large table that can be reserved as well as bar spots. The restaurant overall looks really nice and is pretty spacious. The servers were really nice and fast to get you what you need! A side note: they have heated toilet seats in their restroom so that's always a plus!

Luc Lac is a Portland staple. If you're downtown late at night and craving pho, this is the place…read moreto be. The neon lights and vibrant atmosphere are a total dopamine boost, especially after a night out! I hadn't been back since their post-COVID renovation, and I was so impressed! The food is just as good as I remembered, and the ordering process is much smoother now. They have a dedicated pickup area for to-go orders, and dining in is quick and efficient, even when there's a line. I usually order the pho, but this visit I tried the lemongrass chicken over rice, and it was fantastic. The decor is fun, the service is streamlined, and the food will leave you feeling full and happy. If you're ending the night in downtown Portland, Luc Lac is the perfect late-night stop!

Kudos to whoever designed the interior of the restaurant, because it is amazing! As a…read moreVietnamese-American, it is so cool to see my culture showcased in a way that is modern/vibey and draws people in. With that being said, I do think that the food could use a bit more work. The restaurant is called Luc Lac, and so naturally I ordered their namesake dish. The beef was not very tender or juicy and the flavors overall seemed to be lacking. Portion sizes, however, are very generous, so I'll give them that. I tried the Durian Horchata and sadly could not taste any durian flavor. I know that durian can be an acquired taste (and smell), but the drink just tasted like a regular horchata with some hints of pandan. Maybe I will return to try their cocktails.

We came here in a Saturday night around 6:30 to 7 pm. We put our name on the wait list about a 15…read moreminute wait and there was 6 people ahead of us. It is a small place the food is so good the noodles are top tier. Service is amazing the only thing is that I felt rushed and I get they want people in and out but please be more attentive to just going with the flow I don't like feeling rushed especially with ramen lol. Other than that the vibes and atmosphere and especially the food is delightful and delicious! I had the garlic edamame teriyaki chicken skewers and the basic miso ramen!

Excellent service and a quiet little spot on the corner. I happened up on it while walking around…read morein the afternoon, and was sad to see it was closing around 230. I searched it up, and came back later, so glad I did. I got the deluxe Ryoma ramen with shoyu broth and a hot green tea. The broth alone was incredibly delicious. If I had more time in Portland this would be my spot! Highly, highly recommend. Best ramen I've had since being in Japan. Arigato gozaimasu!

We stumbled across this little food cart after a doctor's appointment in the area. It was a hot…read moreday, and I was craving something cool, light, and refreshing. I went with the Chicken Caesar Wrap, and it hit the spot. The woman working there was incredibly kind and welcoming. My order was ready in just two minutes, which was impressive. The wrap itself was basically a chicken caesar salad in wrap form, complete with croutons (which I don't usually care for), but they actually added a really nice crunch and pulled the whole thing together. Everything on the menu looked fresh, clean, and appetizing. Recommend if you're looking for a quick, tasty bite!

Grabbed a chicken Caesar wrap with an add of avocado right as they were opening on Sunday. Size was…read moregood with fresh ingredients, although for me the wrap itself was a bit bland. Also, for the additional 3$ for the avocado there was minimal found inside. I liked the menu though and would definitely be up for trying something else sometime.

Be prepared for a wait - this small spot is popular! We did dinner here as a group of three and it…read morewas probably a 30-60 minute wait (I'm not totally sure). We thought it was worth it, but if we had been in a rush, we wouldn't have been able to stay. There's free street parking in the neighborhood, but some areas are sketchy, so just be mindful. This restaurant has a cool double door entry where you wait in a hallway next to another place. They'll call your name when your table is ready, and you'll step into the actual business which feels like going to another country. The interior is eclectic, industrial, cultural. We each got a ramen dish. They were large and delicious. Staff was busy but attentive. This is probably the closest I've felt to being in Japan anywhere in Portland.

Wu-Rons is a popular ramen spot with limited seating so be prepared to wait a while to get a table…read more I went with a group of 4 and we had to wait for about 30 minutes. Once we were inside and ordered the food came out pretty quickly. The staff were very friendly and even gave us our choice of candy at the end of the meal! Their ramen is very rich and different to what most ramen places in Portland have to offer.

This somTum place is in downtown PSU area. The inside dining room is comfy, clean, and bright…read more Outside pet friendly is small but cozy. Our pup enjoyed the private area. Nan, our server was very nice and kind to open the outside section for our pup. She gave good recommendations on food and accommodated our preference. Thank you! We ordered Tum Tard, which is a combination of corn spicy salad and salted eggs, and all side dishes. Kor Moo yang, grilled pork shoulder with tamarind sauce, Moo Ping, Tub warn, pork liver with spicy sauce, and Tom Zab, spicy soup with pork ribs. All were delicious!! And we had some leftover for dinner. lol They also have a boba tea downstairs called "boba cat tea" which we will definitely try it next time.

Very cute decor with North Eastern Thai style cuisine. Open late night which is perfect for late…read morenight craving. We ordered Pa kao noi $39. I enjoy Tom zap pork ribs. Very tasty clear broth soup. I also really enjoy crying tiger paired with papaya salad & rice noodle & sticky rice. Our waitress is attentive & gives great recommendation for our first time visit here. Overall, if you love Thai Northeastern style cusine. Please give SomTum a shot. Will not disappoint you :)

Duck House is absolutely incredible! Let me start by saying…read moreChinese food is usually not my first choice when dining out, but this place completely changed my mind. Every dish we ordered was off-the-charts delicious. We had: * Garlic dry green beans * Szechuan Dan Dan noodles * Beef dry pot * Pork soup dumplings I wouldn't change a single thing--everything was perfectly seasoned, full of flavor, and served fresh and hot. The service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting, great for a relaxed night out. If you're even thinking about trying this place, stop thinking and just go. Duck House is now officially at the top of my dining list!

Came here on a Friday night, and I was pretty disappointed by the quality of the food…read more We got Mandarin Crispy Chicken and Chicken Fried Rice. The fried rice's flavor was pretty muted..I prefer a little saltiness in my fried rice and it honestly had barely any salt? It tasted like plain rice with a little soy sauce and maybe oil flavor? Just not very aromantic in general.. I disliked the Mandarin Crispy Chicken the most as I had an issue with the breading. It was very thick and each bite felt more breading than chicken..The flavor of the sauce was good but with how thick the breading was, the inside of the chicken had no flavor at all once I bit in.. Perhaps we ordered the wrong items, but I don't think I'll be back to try any others at least for now. It was a Friday night so it was busy but I'll say service was good and we had a minimal wait time!

Elephants Delicatessen has such a cute and cozy ambiance. I love that it's all in one place with a…read morebakery, sandwich shop, bar, market, and hot food bar. The staff was also very friendly. I had the steak and chimichurri sandwich and it was amazing. The fries were great, and I also loved their candy selection. The only downside for me was that all of the cupcakes are gluten free, so they were a bit dry and dense compared to regular cupcakes. That said, I will definitely come back every time I visit Portland. It's a fun, comforting spot with lots of good options.

I visit Portland, ORE at least once a year to visit family and we always stop here at least once…read more(and usually a couple times during the trip). With the plethora of eats to choose from, a friendly/efficient staff and service, and in or outdoor seating available, Elephants Delicatessen is a spot that's a must visit when you're in this fun city! There are multiple counters for different types of food. There's a sandwich/soup station, a pizza station, a hot foods station (for burgers & specialties), a cold deli station for cold salads/sides, and a bar/barista inside for adult beverages or coffee. Additionally, there's an area to purchase bottled wine and jams/jellies. Grab whatever items you order and pay at the register. If you order from a station, bring your ticket with you as that's where you get charged. Pretty much any type of deli flavor you're looking for, you can find it here. Some of my favorites involve the following: -Teriyaki Chicken Wings -Curried Chickpea Salad -Reuben Sandwich -Tomato Bisque -Corn & Crab Chowder -Broccoli Salad -Turkey and Avocado Sandwich -Pizza Slices (All of them!) I'm sure there's plenty of items I'm missing but those are the ones that stood out to me since I've eaten them multiple times. The staff is very helpful and move efficiently with all the orders flying around. As for seating, there's plenty of seating indoors or you can sit on the patio area outside. Also kid friendly too if you've got the little ones with you. One of Portland's finest eating spots!