Portland Sichuan Food Lovers Rejoice! š¶ļø
I was just popping into the nearby Safeway to buy a bottle of soy sauce, but when I wandered over to the adjacent Murrayhill Marketplace, I suddenly spotted a warm-lit "Chinese Cuisine" signāstepping closer, I froze in surprise š±! Itās actually Chaotianmen, the Sichuan restaurant I used to fight for a table at in downtown Portland! This spot has always been my "Portland Sichuan Food Ceiling" (top-tier Sichuan eatery), and I still crave the Spicy Blood Curd Hot Pot (Maoxuewang) I had there before. Never did I expect it to open right near my homeāhappiness level 100%! I hurried in to ask the owner, and learned theyāre having a soft opening now, with the grand opening this Wednesday (this week). Besides classic dishes like Maoxuewang and Boiled Spicy Fish, the menu has added tons of new itemsāGarlic Ribs, Sichuan Pepper Chicken, Spicy Shrimp⦠every dish hits my taste buds. Just looking at the menu made me salivate. The owner said, "Regulars get a sneak peek first, and thereāll be small perks for the grand opening." I wanted to order Maoxuewang on the spot, but since I didnāt bring my family, I held backādecided to bring everyone for a big feast on opening day! The best part is how easy it is to find: Walk into Murrayhill Marketplace, and itās right in front of the central fountaināno need to wander around the mall. You canāt find it on maps yet (itāll update after the grand opening) , but just remember the address: "14625 SW Teal Blvd, Beaverton"āfollow navigation to the mall, and youāll see it at a glance. Itās only a 10-minute drive from my home; now I donāt have to sit in traffic to downtown for Sichuan food anymore. I can grab a meal on my way home from workājust thinking about it makes me happy! I still remember the deliciousness of Chaotianmenās Maoxuewang in downtown: The duck blood is so tender it trembles when you pick it up, the spam soaks up the chili oil without being greasy, and itās piled high with bean sprouts, spam, and tripe. The soup base is numbing, spicy, and savoryāeven dipping rice in the soup makes me finish two bowls. I asked if the new storeās flavor would be the same, and the owner patted his chest: "The chefs are the same teamātaste wonāt change a bit!" Now Iām even more excited! To all Sichuan food lovers in Portlandāfriends in Beaverton, this is your lucky break! Rush over on Wednesday for the grand opening, letās go enjoy Maoxuewang togetherļ½ š Store Name: Sichuan Bistro (Chaotianmen) š Address: 14625 SW Teal Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97007 #Portland #PortlandEats #PortlandSichuanFood #BeavertonEats #ChaotianmenSichuan