From Korean Raw Crab to Thai Fast Food

People always say Portland lacks good Chinese food (sob😭), but digging deeper reveals tons of hidden gems in Korean, Thai, and American spots! Here’s the second list—from newly popular raw marinated crab to date-worthy ramen, plus $20 Thai fast food. Budget-friendly and vibe-packed, follow this and you won’t go wrong～ 🌟 Hansik：Portland’s New Korean Star, Meat Aroma Fills the Street! A new spot open just a year, but it’s already the “Korean food king”—walk in and smell the searing pork belly. Served on a sizzling grill, the skin’s crispy like potato chips, the meat tender with juices. Dip in gochujang, wrap in lettuce, and that fatty aroma hits you instantly! Beyond (grill), their army stew is authentic: cheese melts into the broth, ramen soaks up the spicy sauce, and fish cakes + spam pile high. Two people can share a pot and eat till sweating. $30-50 per person, reasonable for Korean food—even students can splurge occasionally～ 🌟 Coredam：Worth a 1-Hour Wait for This Raw Marinated Crab! Lines used to be 1-2 hours (much better now), all because Portland rarely has “Korean-style raw marinated crab”! Crab meat soaked in spicy-sour sauce, silky as jelly with a hint of wine—no fishiness at all. Scoop with rice and you’ll lick the shell clean🦀 It’s not just about the crab! Their army stew has chewy ramen, fried chicken with crispy skin and juicy meat, even the pickled radish side is sweet-tart and refreshing—Korean-owned, so authentic it feels like a Seoul street spot. $30-50 per person, raw crab is a must! 🌟 Afuri：Instagram-Worthy Ramen, Perfect for Dates This “Japanese minimalist” chain is expanding in Portland—warm yellow lights, wooden tables, and ramen bowls steaming make for perfect photos. Ideal for couples💑 Try the “yuzu salt ramen”: broth (refreshing) with citrus notes, chashu tender and fatty, onsen egg oozing yolk, noodles with just the right bite. $30-50 per person, not pricey. Stroll nearby after, and the evening breeze feels satisfying～ 🌟 Farmhouse Kitchen：Aesthetic Lovers Beware! Cool Ramen Presentation but… The colorful, tropical decor is great for photos, but the viral “Instagram ramen” is a miss—sauce is too salty, noodles over-soft, leaves you thirsty all afternoon. But! Their pad thai and mango sticky rice shine: rice noodles coated in rich peanut sauce, with bean sprouts and lemongrass, perfectly spicy-sour; mangoes sweet and juicy, dipped in coconut cream—makes you forget the ramen flop. $30-50 per person, skip the ramen! 🌟 Khao Moo Dang：$20 Fills You Up, Thai Tea $4 for a Giant Cup! A recent hit for “cheap and huge portions”: Thai grilled pork rice comes with more meat than rice, drizzled with sweet chili sauce, paired with pickled beans and cucumber—sweet, sour, salty in one bite, under $10 and filling. Must-get their Thai Tea! A giant cup for $4, strong tea flavor not cloying, iced and refreshing. Pairs perfectly with the meal. $20 per person, a lunch savior for students and workers～ 🌟 Broder Soder：Scandinavian Brunch King, Crave-Worthy for Days! Three locations of this “Nordic spot”—brunch is a must! Try “Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes”: meatballs tender and juicy, smothered in creamy sauce, mashed potatoes smooth as ice cream, with lingonberry jam for sweet-tart balance. Minimalist Nordic decor, sunlight through windows onto wooden tables, jazz in the background—slow, cozy happiness. $30 per person, worth waking up early for! 🌟 Noodle Point：Portland’s Rare Good BBQ, Lemon Tea is a Secret Gem They say Portland lacks good BBQ, but this spot grows on you! Lamb skewers with fat and lean, sprinkled with cumin and chili, smoky and fragrant; grilled chicken wings with crispy skin, juicy inside—perfect with iced beer🍻 The hidden gem? “Lemon tea”: perfectly sweet-tart, crisp tea flavor, refreshes after BBQ. $30-50 per person, great vibe for evening meals～ 🌟 Shigezo：DT’s Japanese Spot, Eat Skewers & Sake on Tatami Take off shoes and sit cross-legged on tatami—super cozy for friends. Thick-cut grilled beef tongue, juicy with sea salt; takoyaki with crispy exterior and chewy octopus, loaded with mayo. $50 per person, order sake with skewers, watch DT’s night view—feels like a Tokyo izakaya～ 🌟 Hamono：DT’s Sushi Gem, Uni So Affordable You’ll Want to Stock Up! Tiny spot on a corner, fresh and cheap sushi—especially “uni sushi”: uni covering the rice, melts in your mouth with sea sweetness, 1/3 cheaper than many spots, unbeatable value～ Toro is great too, fat marbled like snowflakes, rich and buttery, with wasabi and soy—pop one after another. $50 per person, sushi lovers rush! #Oregon #Portland #FoodRecommendations #PortlandFoodie #TravelEats #DiningGuide