Northern Flavors — Restaurant in Portland

Update: This has become my absolute favorite restaurant and I've been coming here multiple times a week since I first visited 2 months ago. I've enjoyed watching them become more popular. Do not be fooled by the emptiness, a lot of people tend to order to-go due to breaks between classes or short lunches during work. Everything is made fresh and with so much care, trust me, you won't regret it!

This place is wonderful. I came with a friend and we ordered vegetable chow mein, crab rangoon, and scallion pancakes. The other reviews weren't lying when they said the noodle portions were huge, because I now have leftovers for the rest of the day, maybe even breakfast tomorrow! So generous for only $13! Everything was made fresh to order and tasted amazing! The scallion pancake had the perfect texture--chewy, flaky, and flavorful. The crab rangoon was creamy and fresh. And the chow mein was the perfect ratio of noodles and veggies, all cooked perfectly--no crunchy, raw bites. The man who served us was super friendly and courteous, and he looked so excited to have customers. This place is a gem and I would love to see them get more attention! We will definitely be coming back!

Note: the food is safe for people with a...

It can be hard to find a perfect bowl of Chinese noodles in Portland—and in my vast experience of eating noodles, Dan Dan noodles are my favorite. Here at Northern Taste, you will find a big bowl of hot noodles topped generously with the mildly spicy meat sauce. It is a complex and umami sauce and you will need chopsticks to stir it well to coat every strand. Most days, there is nothing more that I want than a bowl of these noodles from this spot. Same price as numerous food carts nearby, the restaurant gives haven to many cold and rainy days, along with great service and a full menu of other tempting items. I can’t wait to try more on their menu but I know that I will always return to ordering my favorite...

Although not flashy on the outside, walking into this nook was a nice break from the hot air and we were welcomed with great hospitality. Seriously, our cashier/server made sure our water was never out and brought us our food as soon as it was done.

The portions are a nice and big and TASTY (definitely worth their price, which isn't too expensive). We got edamame, scallion pancakes, thai milk tea, Spicy Tofu w/ White Rice, Braised Beef w/ White Rice and Zhajiang Noodle. The spicy tofu was a medium spice: not too hot that your nose runs, but just about. The noodles and scallion pancakes were really good. Sriracha and soy sauce are provided. Wonderful...