Kai’s guidebook

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Kai’s guidebook

Restaurants

Some of our favorite Portland dining destinations.
The Oregonian's best restaurant of 2018. The best deal is the prix-fixe lunch menu. Don't forget to get a cookie!
101 locals recommend
Coquine
6839 SE Belmont St
101 locals recommend
The Oregonian's best restaurant of 2018. The best deal is the prix-fixe lunch menu. Don't forget to get a cookie!
Even Guy Fieri haters (this place was featured on Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives) will enjoy the wings.
117 locals recommend
The Country Cat Dinner House and Bar
7937 SE Stark St
117 locals recommend
Even Guy Fieri haters (this place was featured on Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives) will enjoy the wings.
The dumplings and horseradish vodka are not to be missed.
119 locals recommend
Kachka
960 SE 11th Ave
119 locals recommend
The dumplings and horseradish vodka are not to be missed.
Everything "Asian fusion" could and should be from celeb chef Naomi Pomeroy.
195 locals recommend
Expatriate
5424 NE 30th Ave
195 locals recommend
Everything "Asian fusion" could and should be from celeb chef Naomi Pomeroy.
Thai fried chicken is the fried chicken you never knew you needed.
156 locals recommend
Hat Yai
1605 NE Killingsworth St
156 locals recommend
Thai fried chicken is the fried chicken you never knew you needed.
Andy Ricker's famous and longstanding Thai restaurant is both for good reasons.
460 locals recommend
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division St
460 locals recommend
Andy Ricker's famous and longstanding Thai restaurant is both for good reasons.
Exceptional traditional sushi. No California rolls here, folks.
18 locals recommend
Nimblefish
1524 SE 20th Ave
18 locals recommend
Exceptional traditional sushi. No California rolls here, folks.

Bars & Breweries

There's a lot to drink in Portland! Here are a few good places to start.
A great tap list with tasty creole food and seamless takeout from the Japanese restaurant next door.
85 locals recommend
Roscoe's
8105 SE Stark St
85 locals recommend
A great tap list with tasty creole food and seamless takeout from the Japanese restaurant next door.
The original location of beloved local brewer. Try everything on the seasonal list.
278 locals recommend
Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum St
278 locals recommend
The original location of beloved local brewer. Try everything on the seasonal list.
A brewery that's also a non-profit is good for everyone.
75 locals recommend
Ex Novo Brewing Co.
2326 N Flint Ave
75 locals recommend
A brewery that's also a non-profit is good for everyone.
No menus at this classy cocktail bar, just tell the bartenders what you like.
83 locals recommend
Angel Face
14 NE 28th Ave
83 locals recommend
No menus at this classy cocktail bar, just tell the bartenders what you like.