“I always get the same thing when I find a place and a dish I love. This last visit to Sherpa Kitchen at The Zed food hall, the talented chef and proprietor Mingma, suggested I try the Chili Chicken w/ rice dish instead of my usual, and I went for it, medium spice. OMGoodness, so good! Thanks, Mingma! Then, I got a small bowl of the Dal to add to the dish, feeling adventurous. I loved this combination... love. So glad I branched out, or was told to branch out. ;) If you already know you like these kinds of things, you will likely be blown away. And if you aren’t sure… you may also be blown away. :) Plus, the proprietor and his staff are amazingly kind and you won't be sorry for ordering and supporting the business. If you have not yet been to The Zed (formerly Zoiglehaus) in SE Portland, then you should go. And if you have not been in a couple of years, you are in for a really uplifting surprise. This is a real community gathering place. Sincere thanks to The Zed and all of the amazingly dedicated folks who help keep it going! Ps- I may not go back to the chicken fried rice for a bit, but it is some of the best fried rice around, and basmati, so cool.“
“Possibly the cutest place on earth. You enter a zen garden-like space with individual outdoor heated huts for a really intimate and cozy experience. The food was amazing. Highly recommend the lentils and dumplings. The server (maybe the owner??) is darling and so helpful. The price is also unmatched. We got an insane amount of food for $24. We will be back!“
“If you want to eat something satisfying and flavorful you have to go! The chili momo plate was over the top delicious. The curry bowl is also mind blowing. The flavor and spice is perfect and cannot be matched! I can't wait to go back.“
“I discovered my new Favorite food in the Universe when I was today hours old: momos!Orig from the monasteries of Tibet/Nepal… if you can imagine Polish pierogis & pelmini having a hot steaming sweaty 3-way w/ Chinese xiao long Bao all night while the dogs watch…you might have an idea what I just Xperienced going down my pie hole. And at only $12/order, they’re a Steal.“
“I am by no means a Vegan. In fact if there is an afterlife I am sure I will have many many furry faces waiting for me for my crimes of rampant meat consumption. So setting that as the starting off point I eat the vegan bowl here like two or three times a week. This girl is an absolute wok goddess. I have no idea how she manages to cook every single piece of vegetables in her stir frys without ever making a single piece go limp. I have a deep and abiding childhood hatred of cauliflower. It is marrow deep to the point of irrational dislike on my end. Yet when that vile weed appears at random in her stir fry I am not only okay with it, but thoroughly enjoy the dish. Even her rice is several steps ahead of the competition. The curried Garbonzo beans are simply perfect. The fresh diced cucumber and carrot makes the perfect crunchy contrast with the amazing rice and curried legumes. The fresh lime juice makes her dishes flirt with sweetness while still being savory. If your tired of the same old boring grease soaked fries and cheese slathered mediocre slabs of low grade meat check out this cart. The flavors are both well seasoned yet not over powering. She has a chefs touch to be sure. Plus my heart I am sure prefers the fare far more than another artery clogging mass of American failure cuisine.“