Portland | Evening BBQ Bliss! THE ONE Chinese BBQ Steals the Show 🥩

After wandering Downtown Portland all afternoon, my legs were sore and all I craved was something warm and flavorful. Scrolling through my phone, I spotted THE ONE CHINESE BBQ RESTAURANT—reviews raved about their “Green Pepper Stuffed with Shrimp Paste,” so I navigated straight there. Lucky for us, there was no long line on a weekday evening; we picked a table by the window, and as we sat down, I noticed the sky outside was slowly turning warm—little did I know, this BBQ feast would coincide with a stunning sunset 🌇! 🦐🫑 Green Pepper Stuffed with Shrimp Paste: The “Must-Order Star” That Wows at First Bite Within 10 minutes of ordering, the dish arrived—charred green peppers split open, stuffed with plump, pale pink shrimp paste, topped with a sprinkle of white sesame seeds. The steam carried a mix of shrimp sweetness and grilled pepper aroma, making my mouth water just looking at it! The first bite blew my mind: the shrimp paste was so bouncy you could taste its texture, bursting with juicy freshness (definitely not frozen!). The pepper had a crispy outer layer but stayed tender inside, with a subtle spiciness that balanced the shrimp’s sweetness perfectly—even the pepper seeds soaked up the shrimp’s flavor. After finishing one, I immediately held up the empty plate to the server and asked, “Can we order a second plate?!” 😋 We also got grilled chicken wings and garlicky grilled eggplant, but they were no match for the shrimp-stuffed peppers. The chicken wings had crispy skin and juicy meat, but lacked that “wow factor”; the grilled eggplant was covered in minced garlic and green onions—fragrant, but a bit greasy after a few bites. Only the green pepper shrimp paste kept us coming back, and by the end, we even wanted to scrape the leftover sesame seeds off the plate with bread! 🌇 Sunset + BBQ: The Coziest Dinner Surprise Halfway through the meal, I looked up and gasped—the sky outside had transformed! Soft orange sunset peeked through the clouds, gradually turning into lavender, then painting the distant rooftops in pale rose. Even the light smoke from the BBQ seemed to glow in the warm light. My friend and I moved to the outdoor table, ordered an iced cola, and nibbled on shrimp-stuffed peppers while watching the sunset fade. The evening breeze carried a slight chill, but the warm BBQ in our mouths made it perfect. We even exchanged smiles with passersby, and suddenly thought: “Happiness in Portland is so simple”—no need for 网红 (Internet-famous) attractions or tight schedules, just a surprisingly delicious BBQ and a sunset we happened to catch. Before leaving, we chatted with the owner, who said, “The green pepper shrimp paste is our new dish—regulars can’t get enough of it!” It’s no wonder it’s a hit! If you’re tired from exploring Portland and craving something warm, this spot is a must. Just remember to order the green pepper shrimp paste, and grab a window seat—you might just get a sunset show too! 📍 THE ONE CHINESE BBQ RESTAURANT #PortlandEats #PortlandGuide #ChineseBBQLovers #SunsetAndFoodVibes