Top 100 Chinese Restaurants (Overall Excellence) (2012)
Top 100 Signature Dishes (2012)
Comments(19)
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Anna Marie C. on:
3/23/2013 11:32:00 AM
The food rates a solid 3. Fairly authentic taiwanese sausage, the sweet ones are on the sweet side, and the spicy is only alright. The turnip cake could use more turnip. The chive cake was a bit over-fried and tough on the outside.We came on a Saturday afternoon, and it was clear that they were not ready for the amount of people there--meaning, all 4 tables of customers. One table came later than us and got all their food before us.. Maybe they had called ahead, I don't know. But it really really irritated me, especially given then my wait for my food.In any case, the other 3 people in my party all got their food in a slow, halting pace. And we finished all their food and my entree wasn't even ready yet--in all, over an hour from the time we ordered. And no, I ordered something straight off the menu--the noodles with Chinese sausage. I'm not so sure what took so long. And she didn't even apologize or update us on what was taking so long! No apologies until we were paying our bill, AFTER I had asked for a to go box before my food even came out.So I took my food home to eat. It was fine, but I was so soured by this experience that I will not head back.
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tristan p. on:
3/22/2013 1:33:00 PM
My favorite Taiwanese restaurant in Portland hands down.
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Donna K. on:
3/17/2013 12:34:00 AM
I'm most certainly a fan of this Taiwanese hidden gem on 82nd. It is super clean and welcoming inside. The food tastes fresh and not oily! This is a great alternative to greasy Chinese food!! The sausage is what they're known for, so that is a must get dish. The Taiwanese beef noodle soup with tomatoes can feed a family of 4!! With noodles, bok choi, and tender beef chunks, it is my number on choice when I come here! The radish cakes are a great appetizer! You can also buy them Togo and you can fry the, up at home! The spinach noodles is also very tasty!I love the lady who takes our order she feels like a my grandma who is always taking care of me and making sure I eat well!Plus there is a stamp,card. Score! Well after 10 entrees and bubble teas!
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Shirley L. on:
1/23/2013 8:09:00 AM
Not bad, not bad at all.I visited this little join during my house hunting trip to Portland. As a Taiwanese, I was looking for decent Taiwanese food prior to our move. I was not disappointed. While it's not your Taiwanese street market presentation, the flavor was good and the portion was big. I ordered turnip cake and Taiwanese braised pork rice..... but I think I actually gotten beef shank rice instead. Disregarding the error, I enjoyed the meal. The turnip cake was delicious, and the beef shank was done just how I would've make myself. Hopefully the braised pork rice next time will be as good!!
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C G. on:
1/19/2013 9:48:00 AM
This is the only place in Portland that I can eat authentic Taiwanese beef noodle. The soup is so delicious that I would finish it all.This place is clean and bright, and the people are so friendly. Bubble tea is different than what we get at other places but I really like it. The tea is Chinese green tea and I think it tastes like oolong tea. Chinese sausage is really like those we used to eat in Hong Kong. They have expanded the menu and added new items since they first opened. Recently I have tried the deep fried pork chop, it's good and I wish they have it as appetizer. My favorites are Taiwanese beef noodle, fried rice, fujian fried rice, pork chop, bubble tea and sweet tofu.
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Curtis W. on:
1/7/2013 5:17:00 PM
Don't listen to clowns like Denton, this place is great, fairly authentic Taiwanese food. Yes there are much better Chinese restaurants in Portland, but they won't have the great "QQ" texture Taiwanese cooking has. Hopefully they can expand their menu.
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Dorene S. on:
1/2/2013 10:40:00 AM
This review is only for the raw version of Taiwanese sausage and Boba Tea. The Taiwanese sausage are made in-house and can be bought frozen. After cooking them at home, you can tell that they were certainly fresh, which is good but they are not as tasty as some that I have tried before. However, the owner couldn't be friendlier and the prices of everything seems really good.They don't make their Boba Tea with black tea and instead make them with green tea (though not the green tea that is green in color - it's black) - tasted pretty good.KPI (Key Performance Indicator) ratings (1-5, 5 - best):Quality: 3Delivery/Service: 4Cost: 3
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J. K. on:
10/15/2012 2:23:00 AM
This restaurant specializes in casual Taiwanese food, particularly meats and sausages. The food is very authentic, though its menu is quite limited and skewed.It has a straightforward menu and nice staff. The place is impeccably clean and bright compared to 99% of Chinese restaurants out there.Try the turnip cake, soy milk, sweet tofu (a very good dessert), and the noodle soups.
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Simon T. on:
3/6/2012 9:37:00 PM
First of all, I would say to not even bother coming here unless you're a pork fan. The star of the show here is the chinese sausage (especially the Chinese sausage pot rice).I'm delighted that there's a place that specializes in sausages. Most of the dishes are steamed and have a great, light flavor. If you're looking for heavy American-Chinese dishes that are drowned in sauce, then this isn't for you. To me, this is like comfort food - the kind of lovingly prepared dishes that my Taiwanese grandparents would make.I tried the tea egg (great and for quite a bargain too, especially compared to most tea houses), Taiwanese hot tea (amazing), fresh hot soy milk (also delightful), Chinese pot rice (very good), the chicken/mushroom/sausage (pretty good but not as good as the pot rice), the vegetable sides, and finished everything off with hot sweet tofu in ginger sauce (which was made fresh that morning).I'll definitely be back again...and forget about buying packages of dried sausages from Fubonn every again, I'm picking up fresh packs here!
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Denton E. on:
3/4/2012 6:45:00 AM
Living in outer SE, there are precious few dining options close by for those of us who do not consider Taco Time and Sizzler when planning for a meal out on the town. Therefore, when I drove by this dismal stretch of 82nd as I do several times per week, I was excited to see the bright storefront, clean interior, and eye catching sign for the new EC kitchen. Furthermore, when I read a shining review in one of the local weeklies, reviews that are usually penned by self-important hipsters who turn up their pierced nostrils at spots in my 'hood, the deal was sealed that I had to go. When we arrived around 730pm on Valentine's Day, there was another couple dining in - another good sign - and we decided to grab some takeout. The place is very clean and bright inside. The lady behind the counter was super friendly, and quickly took us on a tour of their homemade meat selection and answered questions about the menu. All the offerings seemed appetizing, and we eventually decided on the Taiwanese Sausage Noodles and the Beef Shank - two of their specialties. We also got the Tea Eggs to start. All this was right around $20. Based on all the factors above, we were really excited as we drove home to dig in. This is where the problems began. First, the Egg Tasted exactly like you would expect a hard boiled egg soaked in black tea might taste like. One bite and into the trash. Why did I think that would be good? Then - the Sausage Noodles (with a side of plain boiled corn!?!?) What can I say - there was very little flavor, and what there was was kind of dirty sock-y. We choked down some after dowsing with self-supplied Mae Ploy. Even sauce couldn't save the beef shank due to texture. On the positive side, both of my dogs seemed to enjoy the meats after thoroughly rinsing them. Bottom line, I hope my review is in the minority, and that most people enjoy this place and they thrive in the wasteland of 82nd ave, but I cannot in good conscience recommend food that tastes like a sponge soaked in dirty dishwater.
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Katie M. on:
2/5/2012 1:16:00 PM
Finally went to this new restaurant tonight after reading the review in Willamette Week. I drive by them everyday but it's hard to try new places on 82nd... I just don't expect much.Well, I'm glad we tried them!! First, the service was amazing. I walked in and ordered the special noodles with chinese sausage for take out. While I was waiting the nice lady behind the counter told me about each and every one of their meats that they make themselves and sell in a cold case. She even INSISTED that I try a sample of the Taiwanese sausage before I left. It was delicious.And my food when I got home? Amazing. We shared the one dish between 2 of us and it was plenty. Also, it was very bright and super clean inside. And the prices are very good!I can't wait to go back!
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k0nk0n on:
2012-09-11
Really delicious and authentic Chinese food! The sausages are definitely one-of-a-kind and unique to Portland. Anyone who enjoys quality and authentic Chinese/Taiwanese food should definitely stop by.
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jhen on:
2012-09-08
good services
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peter on:
2012-09-08
House Special Fried Rice ( 招牌炒飯 )good food
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djhice on:
2012-09-05
This restaurant was amazing. The food was superb and service was excellent in every way possible. Moreover, the environment was super clean and very cute. I’ll definitely return and spread the word.
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sun on:
2012-09-03
Beef Shank good
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gss on:
2012-09-03
Taiwanese Sweet Sausage very good
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lfan on:
2012-08-31
That's what real Chinese food should be. Thank you for maintaining a great culture.
AVG:(5.0)
