My favorite Asian spots when I don’t know where to go
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Bakeries
Chinese restaurants
Thai restaurants
Boba
Ramen
Sushi
Bakeries
I love their ube mochi donut! It is chewy and keeps you wanting more.
An Xuyen Bakery
I am obsessed with this bakery! Their bacon, ham, gruyère croissant is a must try! I never had a croissant so crisp, light and airy as this place.
Jinju Patisserie
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My absolute favorite place for pastries! Usually open on Saturday’s at PSU farmers market! Be sure to check their website and instagram for seasonal goodies and store hours.
Mio's Delectables
Chinese restaurants
Hands down best authentic Chinese food, this is where it’s at. Their fried rice and honey walnut shrimp is delish!
Xin Ding Dumpling House | Online Order | Portland | OR
The best soup dumplings in town. My go-to items are their garlic string beans, chicken dumplings, stir-fried rice cakes with chicken, pork and shrimp soup dumplings, and dumplings in spicy sauce.
Din Tai Fung
Thai restaurants
Authentic southern Thai food. Their trout pad Thai and hot wings are my go to items.
Rukdiew Cafe
I love their peek gai tod (fried chicken) with tamarind glaze. It's absolutely delicious.
Paadee | Portland
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Boba
My go to and #1 rated boba chain. I always visit when I’m in the area. I love the passion fruit with oolong and boba.
CHICHA San Chen 吃茶三千
Bubble N Tea has some of the best boba with a great balance of flavors and chewiness. Their drinks aren’t overly sweet, and the tea is always fresh. Plus, they have fun seasonal specials and unique toppings that make each visit exciting. Definitely a...
BUBBLE N TEA
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Love the purple rice drink here!
THE ALLEY | It's Time For Tea!
Ramen
I think this is the best ramen in Beaverton. My go-to items are their garlic tonkotsu low sodium, takoyaki, and geso karage (calamari)
Kizuki Ramen
Sushi
One of my favorite sushi places in Portland. I love their huge portions and they taste delicious.
Saburos | Sushi House Restaurant
My favorite place to go to when I want very high quality sushi. I always get the chirashi bowl, tuna rice bowl, or the stir-fried seafood udon.
Bluefin Tuna and Sushi
Vietnamese restaurants
I love their vermicelli bowls. I always get the pork special or the nem nuong special.
Pho Van
Favorite place for bun bo hue. I always get their bun bo hue or their vermicelli bowls.
Bun Bo Hue Restaurant - Portland, OR
My favorite place when it’s late at night. They usually close at 12am so it’s perfect if you need some real food late at night. I love the calamari, house fried rice, and bo luc lac here! They also have a variety of seafood and snails to choose from....
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This Northern style pho comes with massive dough sticks! So filling and the portion is massive. The drinks are also delicious. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu!
The Paper Bridge (Bún Chả Cầu Giấy)
Korean restaurants
My go to spot when craving Korean food. My favorite items on the menu are their rose tteokbokki, soy garlic fried chicken, sweet & spicy fried chicken, and their seafood pancake.
1st Street Pocha
If you're looking for an authentic Korean restaurant experience, Chungdam delivers with high-quality meats, and fresh ingredients. Their side dishes (banchan) are well-seasoned and plentiful.
Chungdam Korean Fusion
My favorite Korean fried chicken ever! Their cheesling wings are so good. It’s a sweet and salty dry cheese powder that is addicting.
