Suggestions for Authentic places near Portland

David M. • November 7, 2013The place where chopstick loving locals lunch and dine on huge servings on round tables in a comfy, clean and authentic Portland favorite. Oh, and time your visit just right to get seated right away.

Felicity M. • December 29, 2018There is nothing fusion about this place. It’s really authentic Korean food, delicious and awesome! Fantastic value. Get the dubu tofu (pork, kimchi hot with tofu 🤤)

Phil P. • November 17, 2013Everything is excellent here! We had our wedding reception here 13 years ago, the food is awesome as ever!!

Lee H. • March 26, 2015Drive past this place! No more authentic than Taco Bell!

MinTz • September 19, 2014This place is the most authentic Thai restaurant I've ever seen in US. Their Khao Man Gai is exactly the same with the one in Thailand.

Layton R. • April 21, 2017Great food! Wonderful place to taste authentic dishes!

Evan R. • February 28, 2013Wow this place is spot on authentic Swiss. My father lives in Locarno Switzerland and this was just delicious

Emma F. • August 12, 2015This place is perfect! If you want authentic sushi that's good quality, this is the place to go. Also, the service is great and they are very friendly :)

Jessica L. • August 23, 2021Great place to go to before a timbers game. Has that authentic Irish pub vibe that some east coasters look for when they visit Portland

Quintein • February 12One of the best places to get authentic Hawaiian food. There are multiple portion sizes for each meal and plenty to choose from

Katya • January 5, 2015You'll get a different mix of fresh herbs here than at most places in town. Super authentic and I love the atmosphere.

Maria H. • June 27, 2015OMG! Only place to go to get authentic, non-americanized Thai food! Rock and Rolls are delicious, the Larb mouthwatering and great w/sticky rice.

Amy • April 21, 2013Great buffet. My picky kids love it here.

CA M. • November 9, 2013This place has awesome, authentic Mexican food. Don't be deterred by the person who wants plantains. Think Mexican not Nicaraguan. And the Margaritas are awesome!

Victoria C. • March 7, 2023Bánh cuốn!! I have looked at every Vietnamese menu since I was there in 2016 trying to find this dish. This place had the most authentic flavors, portions were huge.

Nina K. • August 2, 2015This place was great! The seating had bars, booths, and tables. The wait staff was friendly. I ordered the steamed buns as an appetizer, tastes very authentic! And the beef in the pho was perfect.

Jim M. • September 1, 2019Probably the most authentic Texas beef barbecue in Portland. The place is old, but they have beef ribs, which are hard to find outside Texas.

Cheri • November 13, 2012Love their Saag Aloo. Every meal I've had here has been great.

Cem U. • August 22, 2011pad see moo was great. got it very spicy and that hit the spot

Barry G. • June 12, 2021As authentic as you’ll find in PDX, triplets were mesmerized by the raised platforms, removing shoes, sitting low to the ground. Food was very good. Looking at the place for years. So glad I went in.

Long H. • April 1, 2014This place is as authentic as you can get for Chinese food. Eat here! You won't regret it!!

Christina M. • July 4, 2012This place is absolutely THE greatest authentic Vietnamese food in the WORLD! Okay Portland at least.... But tried half the menu and nothing was less than perfect!! Highly recommend it!!

Alicia S. • October 11, 2010I'm completely addicted to the shrimp quesadillas! Try them with red AND green sauce! They are worth the money!

Hannah S. • January 27, 2010This place is incredible and very authentic. I always get the chicken or beef with rice, salad and Kurdish sauce.

Julian S. • December 5, 2011Bring your appetite. A sweeter spicy than other Thai may make this your new favorite hang

X • March 30, 2015Excellent lunch buffet, very delicious! Very nice staff!

Annette B. • January 5, 2014Always great service. The owner knows us after just 2-3 times. Sashimi quality is outstanding, especially love the hamachi.