My Favorite Portland Restaurants
Food scene
If you like BBQ, Thai food, and whimsical cocktails, Eem won't let you down. (But really, it's not going to let anyone down.)
For Covid, they have individual outdoor pods available for dining in, and they have a streamlined takeout service as well that doesn't ever seem to take longer than 30 minutes.
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Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
127If you like BBQ, Thai food, and whimsical cocktails, Eem won't let you down. (But really, it's not going to let anyone down.)
For Covid, they have individual outdoor pods available for dining in, and they have a streamlined takeout service as well that doesn't ever seem to take longer than 30 minutes.
If you want to eat a meal that feels wholesome and delicious, The Sudra is a great option. This all-vegan Indian fusion spot is a mainstay in our takeout rotation.
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Sudra Mississippi
906 N Fremont StIf you want to eat a meal that feels wholesome and delicious, The Sudra is a great option. This all-vegan Indian fusion spot is a mainstay in our takeout rotation.
A Portland institution, and the perfect last-stop-before-home on a date night. This dessert bar/champagne bar is as fun and romantic and charming as you could want it to be.
For Covid, the owner operates a retro vending machine in the front entry that is open 24/7 and restocked periodically throughout the day with Pix classics.
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Pix Patisserie / Bar Vivant
2225 E Burnside StA Portland institution, and the perfect last-stop-before-home on a date night. This dessert bar/champagne bar is as fun and romantic and charming as you could want it to be.
For Covid, the owner operates a retro vending machine in the front entry that is open 24/7 and restocked periodically throughout the day with Pix classics.
Whimsical, high-end takes on classic American diner fare are what's on offer at Canard, which is the sister restaurant to Portland's nationally-renowned French restaurant Le Pigeon. They also have a great bar and great date night vibes.
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Canard
734 E Burnside StWhimsical, high-end takes on classic American diner fare are what's on offer at Canard, which is the sister restaurant to Portland's nationally-renowned French restaurant Le Pigeon. They also have a great bar and great date night vibes.
Ding Tea Williams
4225 N Williams AveIf you like boba tea, this is the spot.
I'm a sucker for a salad wrap. If you are too, you'll be delighted by this build-your-own salad wrap spot that actually uses fresh ingredients and leaves you feeling like you just ate a garden.
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Crisp Restaurant & Catering
3901 N Williams AveI'm a sucker for a salad wrap. If you are too, you'll be delighted by this build-your-own salad wrap spot that actually uses fresh ingredients and leaves you feeling like you just ate a garden.
This neighborhood taco truck has been going strong for over a decade, for good reason! The tortillas are fresh, the salsa is flavorful, and the owners are a fabulous duo.
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Quesabrosa
3954 N Williams AveThis neighborhood taco truck has been going strong for over a decade, for good reason! The tortillas are fresh, the salsa is flavorful, and the owners are a fabulous duo.
BHUNA
704 NW 21st AveTruly excellent Indian soul food. A delight every time we visit.
If you like your pizza thick and meaty and dipped in ranch dressing... recommended paired with some cannabis :)
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Ranch PDX Woodlawn
1760 NE Dekum StIf you like your pizza thick and meaty and dipped in ranch dressing... recommended paired with some cannabis :)
Pizza and ice cream, Portland-style. I've had one of the best pizzas of my life here, and some memorable ice cream cones, too.
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Lovely's Fifty Fifty
4039 N Mississippi AvePizza and ice cream, Portland-style. I've had one of the best pizzas of my life here, and some memorable ice cream cones, too.
Deeply flavorful ramen, and always bustling. Highly recommended any day, but especially on a rainy day.
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Kayo's Ramen Bar
3808 N Williams AveDeeply flavorful ramen, and always bustling. Highly recommended any day, but especially on a rainy day.
Jinju Patisserie
4063 N Williams AveAn excellent stop for macarons and chocolate confections.
It's a pared-down menu, but everything on it is great—especially the bao, and the extra-especially the xiao long bao, their namesake dish.
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XLB
4090 N Williams AveIt's a pared-down menu, but everything on it is great—especially the bao, and the extra-especially the xiao long bao, their namesake dish.