28 Tigers — Restaurant in Portland

We went to 28 Tigers, which is located on the same lot as Holy Ghost and Pan Con Queso. All three share a restroom in the back, and according to the Holy Ghost website, they don’t serve much food themselves but encourage customers to order delivery from either 28 Tigers or Pan Con Queso. This suggests that the businesses may be related, or at least closely coordinated.

The interior of 28 Tigers is compact but thoughtfully arranged. There are two counter seating areas—three seats by the left-hand window as you enter, and three more directly ahead. In addition, there’s a large communal table along the left wall that can seat around 8–10 people.

This is a fast-casual setup: you choose your food from the menu and place your order at the counter. Although the space is small, it’s clean, stylish, and has a cheerful, energetic vibe. The staff were clearly preparing for a busy evening, but they were upbeat, smiling, and working together with great energy. The overall atmosphere was very warm and welcoming.

We ordered the Sesame Noodles ($14 + $5 for ginger poached chicken), Dan Dan Noodles ($18), Garlic Chive Dumpling ($13), Char Siu Pork Bao ($14), and a pot of Jasmine Tea ($4).

The sesame noodles were delicious—highly recommend adding the chicken if you eat meat. It was like a soft, tender version of bang bang chicken. The Dan Dan noodles were generously topped with seasoned ground meat; the flavor was bold, and I personally thought a few fresh vegetables (like the cucumber in the sesame noodles) could help balance the richness.

The Char Siu Pork Bao were generously stuffed with tender, well-marinated pork, and very satisfying. The dumplings also had a flavorful, densely packed filling that made them very hearty. Overall, everything we tried was delicious and satisfying.

If I had to mention one downside, it would be the limited seating due to the small space. But aside from that, the food was excellent across the board, and I would happily return. It’s also a great idea to grab a drink at Holy Ghost next door and enjoy food from 28 Tigers while...

I was on a quest to discover the mystery of dan dan noodles. All was revealed at 28 Tigers and the hype was surpassed by the reality. The dish comes with a generous mound of ground pork heaped on top. The flavor of the noodles is smokey, complex and rich. All are bound together by a dark sauce that coats the noodles and settles to the bottom to be scooped up with remaining crumbs of pork. Ambiance - a five. The venue is a long modern kitchen, open to the customers; watch the prep and the cooking. The dish came in a chipped metal-enamel bowl which seemed to match the intimacy and informality of the setting. The staff are friendly and ready to talk about the food and the restaurant. The menu is limited and I look forward to chipping away at the...

We had a very frustrating experience last night at 28 Tigers. We placed our order in the restaurant, for dine in, to be eaten at Holy Ghost. We were told the server would bring us our food when it was ready. It took over an hour for our food to arrive (I am not exaggerating, we checked our receipts!), and it did not arrive all at once; one dish came 20 minutes after the first two dishes. The server was unapologetic and did not offer any help to remedy this situation. It was unclear what caused the significant delay, poor service, and lack of communication. I'm extremely disappointed because we've had good meals and service here before, but something was seriously wrong last night and I don't feel confident dining here...