Place has a lot of potential, with lots of room to improve. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service and ambience were excellent.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food on the other hand was lacking in quality and taste. It could be what I ordered so decided to give 2 stars instead of 1. Drinks ordered: 1. Sore - super simple, not anything special. Personally prefer more spirit forward drinks. This one was light and seemed watered down. 2. Some Cider - fiancée ordered, it was a cider and simple. Food ordered: 1. Ayum Rujak - good flavor and spice level, quality and cook were terrible. You know when a chicken wing is grilled then left in the fridge overnight as leftover, it becomes wrinkly. Chicken came out as if it was pre-cooked then tossed in sauce. The chicken wasn't even crispy, how could it be fried? 2. Sate Padang - overly strong in the curry and turmeric seasoning used, my fiancée couldn't even finish her skewer. The cook was terrible. It came out as a tough rubbery cube that tasted as if it was cooked well done from frozen. Awful. 3. Emie Medan - I don't even know the purpose of this dish. Shrimp chip, medan style noodles, potato, fried tofu, and then emping (another type of cracker). Sorry, I could be completely wrong but I think this dished missed some identity or cohesiveness. Egg on dish served cold, tofu was rubber and also cold. Sauce is super similar to the sate padang - tumeric/curry gravy essentially. 4. Nasi Goreng Tek Tek - this was probably the best thing we ordered ngl. Simply chicken fried rice with the tumeric/curry flavor. Except in this dish, it wasn't overpowering. Quality of the chicken was horrific though, dry/stringy/small pieces - probably leftovers from something. Overall, I'm not an expert on Indonesian cuisine nor do I eat it often. Excuse me if I'm wrong on how things are suppose to taste and I apologize for that in advance. But I do know how ingredients could be cooked better. read more

Came here on a Thursday evening with a plus one to grab some quick bites before we went home. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Couldn't have picked a nicer place! There was no waiting in the bar was really beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place would make an excellent night for date or just to take someone for a nice quiet night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All the food was really fresh. The fruit salad was perhaps my favorite slightly on the spicy side although you can get it not spicy if that's what you prefer. We ended up with two desserts that were lightly sweet and are excellent for people that don't want a really sweet desserts. Parking was street parking and a little bit hectic so if you're in your parallel parking, take a deep breath. This one is gonna get challenging, but it's well worth it. The staff was really nice. The price was reasonable. Abel will absolutely be back! read more

Pasar - Indonesian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Love this oasis of flavors Ran in here on a cold Portland night in January . Discovered Spencer an amazing host. He traveled to Indonesia with his surfer band. How's that for an inclusive event? Yes , took his electric guitar to a country that enjoys surfer music. Tonight he encouraged me to try a great savory vegetable fritter with a peanut sauce. So complex, crispy and savory. My main dish was Udang Telor Asin Savory rich fried shrimp with a complex Salted Duck egg yolk sauce. Each shrimp tasted like a savory shrimp Benedict sans English Muffin. The rice was an accessory to the experience peppered with caramelized shallots. read more

Pasar - Deconstructed Bala Bala Vegetable fritter with peanut sauce - Indonesian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Super authentic Indonesian street food dishes and cakes. Portions are bigger than in Indonesia but all very delicious. Service is attentive and [[HIGHLIGHT]]decors are typical of traditional restaurant in Indonesia.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Only street-side parking available (as far as I know) so can be a bit tricky. read more

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Very new to the Indonesian food world and was taken in surprise how spicy it can be. While only one or two were spicy others were not. It's not bad to try something new. We also received really great service. Thanks!! read more

Pasar - Indonesian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I have been here twice and both experiences were similar. Vibe: Very friendly, kind, helpful staff. Took the time to tell us about the ingredients. Service was attentive without hovering. Food: Tended toward spicy but also very interesting and flavorful. And some dishes were less spicy. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Menu: clearly marked Our group favorites: Sayur asin tomat with tempeh lovely combo of flavors Emie medan veg- good mix of flavor and texture Ketoprak - unique and interesting read more

Pasar - Sayur asin tomat with tempeh - Indonesian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This cute restaurant has been getting a lot of good local press. Longtong cap goh meh: 4/5 This is may be their most famous dish. The flavors were good, but I felt like it was missing noodles or rice to go with all of the broth. It has compacted rice in sausage form, but it doesn't soak up the broth. Emie medan: 4/5 fragrant broth with nice lemongrass essence. This one comes with noodles, which I appreciate O-kue: 4.5/5 This formed cake has a nice flavor and texture profile. It was more subtle and has some heat to it Cantik manis: 4/5 gel-textured subtlety sweet treat Service was friendly. They also have some fun-sounding drinks! read more

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The food was pretty tasty and absolutely flavorful though a bit heavy on the garlic. I liked how there was flexibility in the dishes as far as being able to get dishes with meat, veggie, or vegan for everyone's taste. Our favorite was their top dish the lontong. I personally wasn't a fan of the lontong rice pieces but loved the curry and other parts of the dish. I would recommend getting a side of rice with it to really enjoy the dish. We also liked the asinan betawi. The ketoprak was also good but less flavorful than the others. We got all the dishes vegan. One gripe was the cups are cute but they had rusted bits inside each of the cups so we didn't feel comfortable drinking from them. The limeade was a good substitute and seemed pretty homemade, watered down to not be that sour. The tolak angin was very much like "Vick's vapor rub" per the server and had such an intense smell we all got a bit of the feeling without drinking it haha. read more

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I've never been to Indonesia but I feel like I'm more likely to go now that I've been introduced to some amazing flavors at Pasar! The menu takes a while to digest, if you will (or at least it did for me) since it's full of unfamiliar words but everything is explained and I don't feel like I went wrong with any of my choices! I tried this place based on the NYT top 25 list and was totally impressed by the food and felt the prices were more than fair. Top hits were the Lemper Ayam (amazing seasoning) and the Lontong Cap Go Meh (fun variety of textures and flavors, yummy broth). Many dishes were pretty spicy so be careful if you can't handle spice like me. read more

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The food here is very tasty, but the portions are extremely small for the prices. If you don't mind overpaying for good food that you could probably get at 50 other restaurants in Portland, then try this place. But if you're concerned about value and not overpaying, this is not the place for you read more

So we went to Pasar on our anniversary. It's on the NYT top 25 restaurants in Portland list. Portland Eater also puts it in their top restaurants in PDX. We ended up ordering most of what they recommended. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It feels like stepping into Jakarta when you enter this ethnic eatery. Shadow puppet cutouts dance along one wall, the bar has a grass awning, water is served in painted tin cups and the plastic plates feel authentically Southeast Asian as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Most of the dishes at Pasadena are meant to be shared, which is always fun. The more dishes I get to try the happier I am! The drinks are authentic! I chose the "Famous Indonesian Sweet Tea" which comes in a cute little juice box. My husband got the refreshing limeade. Both were good choices. The food came in quick succession after that. Dishes came close together. First were 2 items from the Jajanan section of the menu: Martabak Daging-crispy and pastry-like filled with ground beef; and Risol Sayur, another pastry with veggies inside. Yum. Then came Rujak Serut, a salad with pineapple, papaya, jicama, cucumber, etc with a delicious tamarind dressing topped with peanuts. Refreshing and flavorful! Lastly our main dish came: Longto g Cap Go Meh. This dish was anything but Meh! Delicious broth, interesting textures that included veggies, fried tofu, etc. I loved it but my husband wasn't that crazy about the potato chips that came on top, and the crispy crackers. He also didn't like the rice cake rolls. The texture put him off. I liked them though. I'd like to go back and try more things on the menu. I just have to convince my husband! read more

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So apologies - I realized after the fact I took no pics of the food - we were v hungry and the food was v good. Enjoyed every dish I had, the fried rice finally satisfied the craving for the old Indonesian spot on my college campus 16yrs ago, finally! I also really enjoyed the shrimp dish, Udang Telor Asin and the chicken wings - def winners. Try some of the beverages - the teas were great for after dinner! Potent. Service was very good, our server was friendly and had recommendations. The food came amazingly quick, so the wait for a table on a Saturday night wasn't too long. I will definitely return. read more

Pasar - Indonesian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Came for lunch, and it was a charming spot that really felt authentic and takes you away to what one imagine it would be like eating streetside somewhere in Indonesia.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was quiet when I was there, with few diners, but it was a fun experience to try a cuisine that I have little experience with.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Much of the menu is designed as street food, so they're small portions or snacks. Also, being a snack-type place, there are a lot of deep-fried items (which I generally avoid) so that reduces the options for people looking for healthier options. I tried a Nasi Kucing, which is a small rice dish with topping of your choice. I tried the babi goreng, or pork belly, which I didn't notice was deep fried (I should have read carefully the "crispy" part in the menu). Overall it was good and fun presentation with the banana leaf. The rujak serut seemed like it would be like a Thai papaya salad, but it was almost like a fruit salad with mango, pineapple, papaya and jicama. I could see how this dish would be refreshing on a summer day (but this was winter when I visited, so I did appreciate getting some vitamin C. I also tried a "o-kue" which was under the savory cake section. It's a steamed taro cake that was cute with chopped dried shrimp on top. It reminded me of the Chinese daikon steamed cake you get for dim sum. Overall, this was a great way to stretch your global dining experiences with some well-executed dishes. I held back a star because it can be pricey given how small the orders are. But good service and well done food. read more

Pasar - o-kue or steamed taro cake - Indonesian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Ordered: -Lemper Ayam -Rujak Serut -Siomay Bandung -Emie Medan -Babi Goreng Pro: -Everything here is delicious and flavorful; we'll be back!! -Our absolute favorites were: Lemper Ayam, Rujak Serut & Babi Goreng -Portions are smaller like tapas style so you get to try a bit of everything -We recommend ordering sambal to pair with your food. We ordered the terasi sambal & saus kacang which seems to be made in house. Spicy, so watch out!! -[[HIGHLIGHT]]Interior is welcoming and festive :-)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I got a giftcard to Pasar for my birthday because my friend knew I love ethnic food with tons of flavor. This place blew my mind. We've been lucky to already have been introduced to Indonesian food with Wajan and Gado Gado. The juxtoposition flavors here are different and nuanced with color, texture as well and differ from other Indonesian spots. We got several dishes so we could try different options. The Longtong was unreal! The melding of flavors were bright, the textures were all over the place from crunchy to chewy to crispy. This is THE must have dish. We got the (rajak sarut) fruit salad, and the punchiness of flavor is nothing like we've had before. We tried a few snacks. The curry beef fritter was ok to me, my partner loved it. (I like the filling more than the dough) read more

Super tasty snacks and bites that are perfect to share with friends, coworkers, or on a date! The servers were gracious enough to guide us and share their recommendations so we got nasi goreng, a noodle dish, some cod and chicken dumplings, fruit salad, veggie salad (they're not your typical salads), and a few desserts plus drinks. The cocopandancello was delicious and creamy with a hint of booze, and a perfect little accompaniment to the meal. read more

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We stumbled across PASAR while out for a walk and ended up having a really memorable meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is spacious and inviting. You can choose between bar seating, regular tables, or a big group setup.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The décor features lots of Indonesian touches and creates a truly immersive vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] To start, we ordered the GORENGAN COMBO. This platter of fried Indonesian snacks impressed us right away. Each snack was crispy and full of flavor. There were several sauces for dipping, with a nice variety of spicy and slightly sweet notes. Next up were the AYAM RUJAK chicken wings. These wings are all about the sauce. A little sweet at first, but the spice definitely kicked in. The balance was just right and the wings had great texture. The standout for me was the LONTONG CAP GO MEH. This bowl comes with a creamy coconut shrimp broth, lontong rice cakes, fried tofu, veggies, tempe orek, egg, and crunchy toppings. Every bite had something different and everything worked together perfectly. The broth was rich and comforting. Service was excellent with both servers being attentive and friendly. Prices felt fair for the quality and the portions. Overall, PASAR is a spot I want to come back to. If you are looking for Indonesian food that feels special and different from the ordinary, give this place a shot. Tip: The GORENGAN COMBO is great for sharing, and if you like coconut-based dishes the lontong is a must-order. read more

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One of my new favorite places in Portland. My boyfriend and I stopped by here during our trip to just on a whim. I was so drawn in by the decor and the fact that I do not come across many Indonesian restaurants! We ordered a few drinks and the snack combo which allowed us try a few different Indonesian foods! The food was great and my cocktail, the Coco-Pandancello was actually my favorite drink of my entire trip! The service was wonderful and the woman who I think may have been the owner (?) was the sweetest. I wish we were able to stop by again before leaving but will definitely be back when we're back in Portland!! Highly recommend read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Place pretty cool remind me home specially the nipa hut[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Staff are very friendly and accommodating we we're running late. The food was interesting flavors pretty good. read more

Spendy for the quality of food and their smaller portions. For example, we received a puddle full of Indonesian pickles, more juice than veggies. We were excited, so we sampled several foods from each category. The kitchen could focus more on improving taste and keeping it authentic. read more

This food was absolutely amazing, I went her for my 21st birthday and I don't regret it! Experiencing Indonesian food for my birthday here was an experience I won't forget, the food was amazing the service was phenomenal as well. I'd highly recommend this spot to anyone who likes a little more tangy spicy and sweet food! read more

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What a gem on Alberta! Came in around 7:30pm on Saturday night and only waited just a few minutes for a table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside ambiance was so fun! Lots of colorful things all over and beautiful details.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was great, food came out quick. For three people we ordered chicken wings, nasi goreng tek tek, emie medan, and Babi goreng. Dessert was excellent as expected, got the biji salak which was everyone's favorite. Also got 2 each of the putu ayu and talam ubi. Very delicious and not overly sweet or heavy. Definitely would come back again to try more! read more

Pasar - Front - Indonesian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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If you like Eem, you'll love Pasar. The flavors were amazing! Will definitely come back for more. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great service and vibes, fun diverse menu.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Nothing blew us away flavor wise but was a fun group dinner nonetheless and lots of opportunity to explore new dishes. read more

We're fans of Wajan (the sister restaurant) and the owner. The attention to detail, from the beautiful interior to drinking cups has carried over. We sampled most of the small dish menu and the Lemper Ayum was our favorite. The Bala Bala popped with flavor, but was very greasy. The Martabak and Risol Sayur about average. The Sate Padang was very tender, much more so than any I've had, and the thick peanut sauce was delicious so be sure to order a side of rice. The Lontong was the only entree we ordered. It's unlike what I've had in the past. Eclectic taste, but maybe too salty especially as it's topped with potato chips. The creative Coco-Pandancello cocktail goes great with the meal rather than before it because of the sweetness and coconut. For dessert, the Putu Ayu and Klepon Ubi hit the spot on light taste, size, and price point. Our server, Keegan, was a star, very pleasant. Great experience overall. This end of NE Alberta has some big hitter venues. read more

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Pasar is yummy! We tried a few of the starters, the pork belly and the beef for mains, and a couple of drinks and desserts. Everything is decently priced and the flavors were great! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside is beautifully decorated and colorful,[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] service was nice but slowed down towards the end of the meal. We came about 4/5 on a Friday and there wasn't much of a wait at all! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This restaurant has such a beautifully creative and intricate decor made with care.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The servers were friendly and patient with our questions. The salad, appetizers and narsee mee goreng were all freshly made, delicious and packed with flavours! We requested all these items as vegan/ veggie as my husband and friend are both veg/ vegan. It still tasted sooo good! The plates are smaller than usual but it was filling for us and shareable to try different things. Overall excellent experience and delicious food Highly recommend this place! read more

Pasar - Decor - Indonesian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I had an appetizer, salad, entree, and desert here, and every course was amazing! Even the little candy that came with the bill was tasty. I'm really glad that they have a lot of vegan options here. It's very appreciated. The service was also friendly and fast. I used to come to this same location when it was a different restaurant and I'm glad it's been replaced by something that's also really good. I will be returning soon. read more

Never had Indonesian food and saw this on a IG post. Really impressed! Great service and tasting food. To me what stood out the most was the shaved ice dessert with jackfruit, coconut, and avocado. Pork belly and crispy on the outside and fatty inside (so many ways to make this, many good ways ha). I got the coffee black, pretty strong. The sampler was also quite good with a variety of fried roll type things. (Apologize for not knowing any of the names) read more

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Portland's Indonesian food scene is quietly thriving, and Pasar is a strong player in the game. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tucked in a cozy space, it delivers bold, authentic flavors that are still hard to find in most American cities.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We started with Lemper Ayam, sticky rice stuffed with fragrant, spiced chicken--simple and satisfying. The Sate Padang stood out with its rich, turmeric-heavy sauce, while the Risol Sayur had a perfectly crisp shell giving way to a creamy vegetable filling. Krupuk Udang (prawn crackers) were light and crispy, a nice crunchy contrast before diving into the main event: Nasi Goreng Tek Tek. Smoky from the wok, with just the right hit of kecap manis, it was the kind of fried rice you keep going back to. Service was attentive and friendly, and drinks like the Limeade and Teh Botol rounded out the meal nicely. While everything was well-executed, a couple of dishes could have been hotter on arrival. Still, it's exciting to have another great spot for Indonesian food in Portland, especially when cities like LA and Seattle don't have as much to offer. Worth a visit, and we'll be back. read more

Good foods. Friendly service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice decorations![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was my first time at Pasar and I was amazed by how good the foods are read more

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Came here for my birthday and it was awesome food!!! I'm Dutch Indonesian and always looking forward to going to an Indonesia restaurant. The food was as good as my oma and Moms. I will definitely recommend this place to friends and family. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I love this beautiful Indonesian restaurant, lovingly designed to evoke the traditional ambiance and nostalgic memories of Indonesia and Southeast Asia.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I have visited it more than 10 times just in the past 2 years, with family and friends, and recommended it to many people seeking / missing the tastes of Indonesia. I have already given Chef Feny kudos over her other Indonesian restaurant, Wajan, but [[HIGHLIGHT]]I particularly enjoy the wide range of colorfully artistic designs and decor in Pasar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everything Feny does is with dedication towards quality and elegance, whether it pertains to food or decoration. Pasar is focused more on snacks, whereas Wajan serves more entrée-sized dishes. I knew Feny from 2011 when she was operating a food cart in Portland, with dreams to open a restaurant, and now she has two restaurants. My favorite food items in Pasar are the Lemper Ayam, very soft and fragrant rice with shredded chicken in a banana leaf; Lontong Cap Goh Meh with soft rice cakes in delicious curry broth; crispy pork belly in Babi Goreng; avocado shake with milo powder (summer); kuih ketayap pandan-flavored pancake roll with palm-sugar & coconut milk flavored grated coconut (seasonal), and the fragrant Coco-Pandancello cocktail. Look forward to a many-layered cultural and gastronomical experience when you come here! read more

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Wide ranging menu. So many options to choose from. Excellent service. Looking forward to returning soon and trying more of the menu.

Stopped in while visiting Portland and was so impressed. Firstly the ambiance is wonderful and evocative and the service is great! We were warmly greeted as soon as we arrived and once we were seated, waitstaff checked in frequently to make sure everything was going well. I don't have the names of the dishes handy, but I got a salad with tofu and peanut sauce and split some fried rice and a fritter with the table. I loved that there are vegetarian and vegan options. Everything was so good! We also got a couple of the desserts to split--very tasty and a nice little bite. If I lived in Portland I would be here all of the time! But it will definitely be at the top of my list for when I come back for my next visit! read more

Pasar - Dessert! - Indonesian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is definitely an exact replica of what you would see and eat as far as snacking goes throughout Indonesia especially in Jakarta... I see the snacks all over the street as far as street food goes and they taste pretty close to the real thing so I'm very pleased that they're bringing Indonesian snacks to PDX. I was a little surprised it wasn't expecting that as there are only a few Indonesian restaurants here, I believe three, and now the snack place. I'm hoping to see more Indonesians pop up in the area and we might even get batik clothing at some point or a martabak stand. I plan on opening Jakarta's Martabak Favourit from Rawamangun in East Jakarta in Portland someday! read more

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I tried the shrimp which was served in a slightly spicy gravy with rice, very tasty but small portion size. I also ordered the appetizer sampler which had various fried egg roll sorts of things - good but I was expecting to take most of it home but finished it all since I was still hungry after the entree. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Still 4 stars bc the food is unique & tasty and the decor is cool - I like the straw roof over the bar giving a beach cabana vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The service and ambiance are great[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], however the food here is very underwhelming. The flavors are a bit too sweet, and the portion sizes are SMALL. We had 3 entrees and 2 apps between 4 people and the dishes were half portions. All in all was $80 for a bunch of super small plates. I wouldn't say it was worth it, I would rather do to another Indo place like Wajan that is a bit more worth the money. read more

This place has been on my list to try for a while, but seeing it featured in Bon Appetit solidified my decision to go. It's a bit pricey for the lunch portion sizes. Snacks were better in flavor than the bigger entrees we chose--definitely recommend the pastel and siomay. Desserts were a little dry and didn't have as strong of flavor as I expected having eaten pandan and ube desserts of this style in the past, but they were pretty. Didn't get any of the cocktails, though that menu looked interesting. I think coming for dinner might be the better option if you're already familiar with Indonesian cuisine, as the menu selection is wider. read more

Pasar - Ube and pandan desserts. - Indonesian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very fun place and great food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Best thing we had was the shrimp dish (can't remember what it was called. Something about being lightly fried?) read more