Jennifer L.

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!!

Ade W.

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

Elizabeth T.

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

Kristi P.

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!

Jan C.

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.

Kendall D.

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.

Penny S.

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. 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. 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!

Kimberly M.

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.

Benjamin S.

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. 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. 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.

Brittani C.

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!! -Interior is welcoming and festive :-)

Sylvia C.

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.

Tin L.

We stumbled across PASAR while out for a walk and ended up having a really memorable meal. The restaurant is spacious and inviting. You can choose between bar seating, regular tables, or a big group setup. The décor features lots of Indonesian touches and creates a truly immersive vibe. 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.

Sharyl J.

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