Portland Guidebook

Thomas
Portland Guidebook

Food scene

This is the best Peruvian restaurant in Portland, and it's literally right across Lombard from us. It's family-run and owned, so they know how to really awesome traditional dishes like the ceviche carretillero, lomo saltado or aji de gallina. They also have a more contemporary take on the causa, which is also great. Open dinners Tuesday-Saturday and brunch on Sunday. Reservations for dinner are recommended.
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Casa Zoraya
841 N Lombard St
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This is the best Peruvian restaurant in Portland, and it's literally right across Lombard from us. It's family-run and owned, so they know how to really awesome traditional dishes like the ceviche carretillero, lomo saltado or aji de gallina. They also have a more contemporary take on the causa, which is also great. Open dinners Tuesday-Saturday and brunch on Sunday. Reservations for dinner are recommended.
Cuisine from southern Thailand, which has heavy Malaysian influences. Signature combo here is the number 5—fried chicken (gluten-free), roti bread, curry, sticky rice, and pickles. Their specials are awesome too. There are two locations, one closer to us on Killingsworth in the Alberta Arts District, as well as a brand new location in SE near lots of bars and other restaurants that's a 10-minute drive on the freeway.
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Hat Yai
1605 NE Killingsworth St
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Cuisine from southern Thailand, which has heavy Malaysian influences. Signature combo here is the number 5—fried chicken (gluten-free), roti bread, curry, sticky rice, and pickles. Their specials are awesome too. There are two locations, one closer to us on Killingsworth in the Alberta Arts District, as well as a brand new location in SE near lots of bars and other restaurants that's a 10-minute drive on the freeway.
Cuisine from southern Thailand, which has heavy Malaysian influences. Signature combo here is the number 5—fried chicken (gluten-free), roti bread, curry, sticky rice, and pickles. Their specials are awesome too. There are two locations, one closer to us on Killingsworth in the Alberta Arts District, as well as a brand new location in SE near lots of bars and other restaurants that's a 10-minute drive on the freeway.
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Hat Yai Belmont
605 SE Belmont St
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Cuisine from southern Thailand, which has heavy Malaysian influences. Signature combo here is the number 5—fried chicken (gluten-free), roti bread, curry, sticky rice, and pickles. Their specials are awesome too. There are two locations, one closer to us on Killingsworth in the Alberta Arts District, as well as a brand new location in SE near lots of bars and other restaurants that's a 10-minute drive on the freeway.
Indian-American food cart on Mississippi Ave in a pod next to a German beer hall. You can bring the food into the beer hall (Prost), or buy beer to bring into the food cart pod. Love the platters, and they have paleo, gluten-free, and vegan options.
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DesiPDX
4233 N Mississippi Ave
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Indian-American food cart on Mississippi Ave in a pod next to a German beer hall. You can bring the food into the beer hall (Prost), or buy beer to bring into the food cart pod. Love the platters, and they have paleo, gluten-free, and vegan options.
The tamales of course are great, but there are lots of other options, especially during brunch. There's a location about a 7 minute bus ride to Dekum that's right next to Hi-Wheel Fizzy Wine Co and a bar called Tough Luck.
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Tamale Boy Dekum
1764 NE Dekum St
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The tamales of course are great, but there are lots of other options, especially during brunch. There's a location about a 7 minute bus ride to Dekum that's right next to Hi-Wheel Fizzy Wine Co and a bar called Tough Luck.
This restaurant will change any preconceived notions of Russian and Eastern European food. If you plan to make an experience out of it, I recommend the Ruskie Zakuskie experience. Add a few hot items and vodka to share. Nasdarovje!
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Kachka
960 SE 11th Ave
119 (рекомендации местных жителей)
This restaurant will change any preconceived notions of Russian and Eastern European food. If you plan to make an experience out of it, I recommend the Ruskie Zakuskie experience. Add a few hot items and vodka to share. Nasdarovje!
Smaller sibling restaurant to Kachka, serving Russian standbys like pelmenis (dumplings), but also crazier pub fare like the Vladimir Poutine.
119 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Kachka
960 SE 11th Ave
119 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Smaller sibling restaurant to Kachka, serving Russian standbys like pelmenis (dumplings), but also crazier pub fare like the Vladimir Poutine.

Sightseeing

One of the best views of Portland. You can either drive or hike up via one of the trails from downtown Portland.
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Особняк Питтока
3229 NW Pittock Dr
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One of the best views of Portland. You can either drive or hike up via one of the trails from downtown Portland.
A must-visit if it's your first time in the Portland area and you have access to a car.
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Multnomah Falls station
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A must-visit if it's your first time in the Portland area and you have access to a car.

Neighborhoods

One of the closest and most vibrant streets near us. It's only a 5-10 minute ride on the Line 4 bus that stops in front of our home. Lots of great bars, restaurants, food carts, cafes, and shops.
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Северный Миссисипи Авеню
North Mississippi Avenue
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One of the closest and most vibrant streets near us. It's only a 5-10 minute ride on the Line 4 bus that stops in front of our home. Lots of great bars, restaurants, food carts, cafes, and shops.
This is one of the closest and most vibrant streets near us, but is more difficult to access by transit due to the need for a bus transfer. More great restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops.
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Alberta Arts District
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This is one of the closest and most vibrant streets near us, but is more difficult to access by transit due to the need for a bus transfer. More great restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops.