OK Chicken and Khao Soi

Minimal-chic Korean spot with upscale tasting menus & drink pairings, plus noodle & dumpling nights.

Downtown Portland food cart specializing in Chinese hand-stretched noodles in styles like chao mian and la mian, with generous portions of noodle-and-vegetable dishes at lunch.

Small, fishing-themed joint known for crispy fried chicken & potato wedges in a wood-paneled space.

Family-run Oaxacan restaurant in Portland's Montavilla from chef Amalia Sierra, celebrated for its homemade organic blue corn tortillas, tlayudas, and a deep menu of moles including a standout mole amarillo.