Best of Beaverton
12 Exemplary Restaurants in Beaverton
This family-run restaurant nails the well-priced, fast-casual corner of the Beaverton Indian food scene. Popular dishes include the many-plated thali platters, the complex curries, snacky chaat, and lacy dosas. Visitors should be prepared for a fast-food atmosphere—Apna Chat Bhavan is part counter-service restaurant and part grocery store.
Apna Chat Bhavan
1815 NW 169th PlThis family-run restaurant nails the well-priced, fast-casual corner of the Beaverton Indian food scene. Popular dishes include the many-plated thali platters, the complex curries, snacky chaat, and lacy dosas. Visitors should be prepared for a fast-food atmosphere—Apna Chat Bhavan is part counter-service restaurant and part grocery store.
India Sweets & Spices has much in common with Apna Chat Bhavan due to its grocery store/counter-service restaurant hybrid model. They both also serve chaats and thalis, as well as bature, a fried puffy bread served with chickpea curry. But India Sweets & Spices is not the spot to go looking for dosas and other South Indian specialties here; this place is Punjabi-owned. What they do have is mithai, those often syrup soaked, sometimes colorful, fudgy Indian sweets that aren’t often found in the Portland area. Treats like burfi, rasgulla, ladoo, and kajoo rolls are available by the pound.
India Sweets & Spices
16205 NW Bethany CtIndia Sweets & Spices has much in common with Apna Chat Bhavan due to its grocery store/counter-service restaurant hybrid model. They both also serve chaats and thalis, as well as bature, a fried puffy bread served with chickpea curry. But India Sweets & Spices is not the spot to go looking for dosas and other South Indian specialties here; this place is Punjabi-owned. What they do have is mithai, those often syrup soaked, sometimes colorful, fudgy Indian sweets that aren’t often found in the Portland area. Treats like burfi, rasgulla, ladoo, and kajoo rolls are available by the pound.
Taste of Sichuan, a sprawling restaurant with numerous round tables topped with lazy susans for large groups, balances Americanized and more traditional Chinese plates. The fantastic soup dumplings or chow mein with hand-shaved noodles are always reliable, but those feeling adventurous can order from The Wild Side menu. The popcorn chicken-like chong qing hot chicken offers the tongue-numbing power of sichuan peppers, while other Wild Side staples include sour and spicy jelly fish, chili sauce-marinated fu chi beef, and Sichuan-style crab, made with live crab.
16 locals recommend
Taste Of Sichuan Beaverton
16261 NW Cornell RdTaste of Sichuan, a sprawling restaurant with numerous round tables topped with lazy susans for large groups, balances Americanized and more traditional Chinese plates. The fantastic soup dumplings or chow mein with hand-shaved noodles are always reliable, but those feeling adventurous can order from The Wild Side menu. The popcorn chicken-like chong qing hot chicken offers the tongue-numbing power of sichuan peppers, while other Wild Side staples include sour and spicy jelly fish, chili sauce-marinated fu chi beef, and Sichuan-style crab, made with live crab.
Oyatsupan, an airy, upscale bakery, makes a wide array of traditional Japanese breads, pastries, and sandwiches. Pastries are often as fun as they are delicious, like the the chocolate cornet, filled with chocolate-custard cream and finished with frosting eyeballs so the whole delicious thing looks like a surprised caterpillar. Those looking for something savory can find items like a tonkatsu sub with fried pork filet or the kare doughnut, filled with beef curry.
6 locals recommend
Oyatsupan Bakers
16025 SW Regatta LnOyatsupan, an airy, upscale bakery, makes a wide array of traditional Japanese breads, pastries, and sandwiches. Pastries are often as fun as they are delicious, like the the chocolate cornet, filled with chocolate-custard cream and finished with frosting eyeballs so the whole delicious thing looks like a surprised caterpillar. Those looking for something savory can find items like a tonkatsu sub with fried pork filet or the kare doughnut, filled with beef curry.
Minimal with wood paneling and a wood-slat ceiling, Ikenohana straddles the line between traditional Japanese decor and 1970s rec room. The restaurant offers the classic tick-the-sushi-boxes ordering style and beautiful presentations, and offers bento boxes and izakaya plates, from tonkatsu to udon noodles.
6 locals recommend
Ikenohana
14308 SW Allen BlvdMinimal with wood paneling and a wood-slat ceiling, Ikenohana straddles the line between traditional Japanese decor and 1970s rec room. The restaurant offers the classic tick-the-sushi-boxes ordering style and beautiful presentations, and offers bento boxes and izakaya plates, from tonkatsu to udon noodles.
The Pacific Northwest isn’t exactly a hotbed of Caribbean cuisine, but if the urge for tostones or arroz con pollo hits and El Coquí is inaccessible, there’s always Borikén, a casual restaurant that transmits the tropics with its lime green and sunny orange palette. The mofongo is a standout, a dish of fried plantains mashed with chicharrones, often formed into a softball-sized orb, and topped with meat or seafood. Here, it is served in a traditional pilón de madera (wooden pestle) and fillings of choice are piled in. It’s best with a few dashes of mojo de ajo added.
7 locals recommend
Boriken Restaurant
12800 SW Canyon RdThe Pacific Northwest isn’t exactly a hotbed of Caribbean cuisine, but if the urge for tostones or arroz con pollo hits and El Coquí is inaccessible, there’s always Borikén, a casual restaurant that transmits the tropics with its lime green and sunny orange palette. The mofongo is a standout, a dish of fried plantains mashed with chicharrones, often formed into a softball-sized orb, and topped with meat or seafood. Here, it is served in a traditional pilón de madera (wooden pestle) and fillings of choice are piled in. It’s best with a few dashes of mojo de ajo added.
This from-scratch ice cream stop that stands out on Canyon Road with its brightly painted exterior and Aztec god mural has classic flavors as well as cream and ice pops (paletas) packed with Latin American fruit like guanabana, zapote, guava, and mango. Pick from the menu or just peer into the refrigerated cases at the counter and see which frozen treat appeals. Ome Calli also makes a Mexican specialty, chamoyada: a styrofoam cup rimmed with lime juice and chile powder is filled with shaved ice, then a paleta gets thrown in for good measure and the whole thing is topped with chamoy, a salty, sour sauce made from pickled plums and chile powder. Pulparindo, Tama Roca, and other tamarind candies come on the side.
Ome Calli Frozen Treats
12795 SW Canyon RdThis from-scratch ice cream stop that stands out on Canyon Road with its brightly painted exterior and Aztec god mural has classic flavors as well as cream and ice pops (paletas) packed with Latin American fruit like guanabana, zapote, guava, and mango. Pick from the menu or just peer into the refrigerated cases at the counter and see which frozen treat appeals. Ome Calli also makes a Mexican specialty, chamoyada: a styrofoam cup rimmed with lime juice and chile powder is filled with shaved ice, then a paleta gets thrown in for good measure and the whole thing is topped with chamoy, a salty, sour sauce made from pickled plums and chile powder. Pulparindo, Tama Roca, and other tamarind candies come on the side.
Decarlil is the area’s go-to fine-dining restaurant, and it delivers the candles, brass chandeliers, and refined service, with classic Italian antipasti, pastas, and secondi. For a low-key pit stop, Decarli also has a happy hour every day of the week (and all-day Sunday) with discounted cocktails, pizzettas, meatballs, polenta fries, calamari, and more.
57 locals recommend
Decarli Restaurant
3790 SW Watson AveDecarlil is the area’s go-to fine-dining restaurant, and it delivers the candles, brass chandeliers, and refined service, with classic Italian antipasti, pastas, and secondi. For a low-key pit stop, Decarli also has a happy hour every day of the week (and all-day Sunday) with discounted cocktails, pizzettas, meatballs, polenta fries, calamari, and more.
Nak Won has been running since 2001 with huge variety of Korean staples, including an incredible seafood pancake. The menu is accessible with dishes named like When Miss Piggy Met Hot Potato and Ice Ice Babe and includes everything from dumplings to kimchi stew to table-top Korean barbecue. The room is a little dark (the ceiling is low and painted black) but it never feels cramped and is brightened by K-pop videos playing on wall-mounted TV screens.
8 locals recommend
Nak Won
4600 SW Watson AveNak Won has been running since 2001 with huge variety of Korean staples, including an incredible seafood pancake. The menu is accessible with dishes named like When Miss Piggy Met Hot Potato and Ice Ice Babe and includes everything from dumplings to kimchi stew to table-top Korean barbecue. The room is a little dark (the ceiling is low and painted black) but it never feels cramped and is brightened by K-pop videos playing on wall-mounted TV screens.
Kizuki Ramen and Ramen Ryoma are worthy places to get a Japanese noodle fix in Beaverton, but Yuzu with its counter seating and slightly hidden location, an unremarkable storefront with dark windows and no obvious signage next to a video lottery parlor, feels the most like visiting Japan. A few izakaya starters are available, as well as multiple styles of ramen. The signature is the Kakuni ramen with a rich tonkotsu base, bamboo shoots, pickled ginger, wakame, a slice of chasu, plus stewed chunks of pork belly if that wasn’t enough.
9 locals recommend
Yuzu
4130 SW 117th AveKizuki Ramen and Ramen Ryoma are worthy places to get a Japanese noodle fix in Beaverton, but Yuzu with its counter seating and slightly hidden location, an unremarkable storefront with dark windows and no obvious signage next to a video lottery parlor, feels the most like visiting Japan. A few izakaya starters are available, as well as multiple styles of ramen. The signature is the Kakuni ramen with a rich tonkotsu base, bamboo shoots, pickled ginger, wakame, a slice of chasu, plus stewed chunks of pork belly if that wasn’t enough.
If you love fried chicken, check out this place! An array of American comfort food, specializing in fried chicken, with modern interiors & a patio.
16 locals recommend
Big's Chicken
4570 SW Watson AveIf you love fried chicken, check out this place! An array of American comfort food, specializing in fried chicken, with modern interiors & a patio.
I love their ramen, good portion with affordable price~ Those pork melts in your mouth
8 locals recommend
Ramen Ryoma Beaverton
10500 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyI love their ramen, good portion with affordable price~ Those pork melts in your mouth
Best Local Brew Pubs in Beertown (Aka Portland)
Deschutes Brewery brings the Scottish pub to the Northwest over in the Pearl District. They have 18 beers on tap which include Deschutes mainstays, experimental beers, and seasonal ales. Deschutes Brewery is best known for their Mirror Pond Pale Ale and Black Butte Porter. They take pride in not only offering good beers but equally good food. The food is locally sourced, often organic, and prepared fresh daily. They offer interesting food like deviled eggs, elk burgers, apple red onion tart, and rootbeer braised pork belly.
142 locals recommend
Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House
210 NW 11th AveDeschutes Brewery brings the Scottish pub to the Northwest over in the Pearl District. They have 18 beers on tap which include Deschutes mainstays, experimental beers, and seasonal ales. Deschutes Brewery is best known for their Mirror Pond Pale Ale and Black Butte Porter. They take pride in not only offering good beers but equally good food. The food is locally sourced, often organic, and prepared fresh daily. They offer interesting food like deviled eggs, elk burgers, apple red onion tart, and rootbeer braised pork belly.
Oregon Public House has successfully combined two of Oregonians favorite things good beer and supporting charitable causes. The Oregon Public House serves a variety of food including vegetarian options. On tap, you will find 12 beers including gluten-free beers. They have a rotating list of charities they support including the following: Friends of the Children, Friends of Trees, The Neo Fund, My Voice Music, Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center, Black United Fund, Habitat for Humanity, and Compassion First. Customers will have a chance to decide where the proceeds of their food and drink purchase go to from a short list of local charities.
97 locals recommend
The Oregon Public House
700 NE Dekum StOregon Public House has successfully combined two of Oregonians favorite things good beer and supporting charitable causes. The Oregon Public House serves a variety of food including vegetarian options. On tap, you will find 12 beers including gluten-free beers. They have a rotating list of charities they support including the following: Friends of the Children, Friends of Trees, The Neo Fund, My Voice Music, Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center, Black United Fund, Habitat for Humanity, and Compassion First. Customers will have a chance to decide where the proceeds of their food and drink purchase go to from a short list of local charities.
A favorite downtown spot for people of all ages, Kells offer Irish food and drink with a Northwest influence. Live nightly shows make this pub the best place in Portland to hear traditional Irish music. The music can be quite loud. A separate cigar lounge (with separate ventilation, of course) offers a wide selection of smokes. Though Kells offers Guinness Stout and a selection of beers and wines, it really stands out with its menu of single-malt scotch and Irish whiskey. The menu offers some traditional Irish favorites along with some more typical American fare. Kells is also open for and breakfast on the weekends.
15 locals recommend
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub
112 SW 2nd AveA favorite downtown spot for people of all ages, Kells offer Irish food and drink with a Northwest influence. Live nightly shows make this pub the best place in Portland to hear traditional Irish music. The music can be quite loud. A separate cigar lounge (with separate ventilation, of course) offers a wide selection of smokes. Though Kells offers Guinness Stout and a selection of beers and wines, it really stands out with its menu of single-malt scotch and Irish whiskey. The menu offers some traditional Irish favorites along with some more typical American fare. Kells is also open for and breakfast on the weekends.
10 Barrel Brewing Co. opened a Portland location in the Pearl District in 2015 after getting its start in Bend, Oregon a decade ago and eventually joining the Budweiser family. Their Portland location atmosphere features high ceilings and a comfortable open-air concept that's killer on a nice day. Even better on a nice day is their rooftop bar. 10 Barrel Brewing Co. has twenty beers on tap that rotate on a regular basis and is always a nice variety including ciders. The food here is just as good as the atmosphere, including some of the best pizzas in Portland. We recommend trying the Hipster Pizza made with house tomato sauce, spinach, marinated artichokes, mushrooms, red onion, roasted red peppers, black olives, and mozzarella.
98 locals recommend
10 Barrel Brewing Portland
1411 NW Flanders St10 Barrel Brewing Co. opened a Portland location in the Pearl District in 2015 after getting its start in Bend, Oregon a decade ago and eventually joining the Budweiser family. Their Portland location atmosphere features high ceilings and a comfortable open-air concept that's killer on a nice day. Even better on a nice day is their rooftop bar. 10 Barrel Brewing Co. has twenty beers on tap that rotate on a regular basis and is always a nice variety including ciders. The food here is just as good as the atmosphere, including some of the best pizzas in Portland. We recommend trying the Hipster Pizza made with house tomato sauce, spinach, marinated artichokes, mushrooms, red onion, roasted red peppers, black olives, and mozzarella.
Started in 1994 by two friends that grew up here in Portland. Lucky Labrador brews their craft beers from solar thermal water heating and without carbon dioxide. This microbrewery, along with it's three other locations here in Portland, is a fun place to go for house-brewed beers and delicious sandwiches. The crowd tends to be the upwardly mobile young professionals ready to slake their seemingly endless thirst with tasty selections like Black Lab Stout, Stumptown Porter and Dog Day India Pale Ale. The pub occupies an old warehouse, sporting exposed wood beams, skylights and wood flooring. An outdoor patio is the ideal setting during warm weather months and it's pet-friendly.
43 locals recommend
Lucky Labrador Brew Pub
915 SE Hawthorne BlvdStarted in 1994 by two friends that grew up here in Portland. Lucky Labrador brews their craft beers from solar thermal water heating and without carbon dioxide. This microbrewery, along with it's three other locations here in Portland, is a fun place to go for house-brewed beers and delicious sandwiches. The crowd tends to be the upwardly mobile young professionals ready to slake their seemingly endless thirst with tasty selections like Black Lab Stout, Stumptown Porter and Dog Day India Pale Ale. The pub occupies an old warehouse, sporting exposed wood beams, skylights and wood flooring. An outdoor patio is the ideal setting during warm weather months and it's pet-friendly.
Although John's Marketplace isn't a brewery. People say John's Marketplace is the Disneyland for adults in a convenient store setting! Amazing beer selection and secretly one of the cities best burgers dollar for dollar.
34 locals recommend
John's Marketplace Multnomah
3535 SW Multnomah BlvdAlthough John's Marketplace isn't a brewery. People say John's Marketplace is the Disneyland for adults in a convenient store setting! Amazing beer selection and secretly one of the cities best burgers dollar for dollar.