Highlights were the earnest and sweet staff, the delightful first two courses, and a lovely Bordeaux Blanc. The third (main course) gets marked down just a bit compared to the first two. While I recognize (and enjoy) that a degree of collision, chaos, and whimsy is part of the deal here, in the case of this course, the ideal balance of that with a necessary soupçon of coherence and cohesion was not quite there. Dessert was simple but well-executed.Service was another less-than-perfect element. One incorrect second course item was delivered resulting in a delay while the other person's food cooled on the table. The third course arrived prior to the clearing of the second. Do these things matter? For the price (see below) – yes, they do.The price of the meal and wine were fair but not the inclusion of a 20% gratuity for a party of two. Earnest and sweet service with hiccups certainly merits a kind tip but not that amount.In any event, by the end of the meal we were definitely full (solid portion as a meal) and quite happy. I recommend visiting and would gladly return.
Plain Jane
This place has been on my bucket list. They have a lot of options for gluten-free and vegan. At the same time, satisfying my husband with slow-roasted pork. We ordered from the three-course menu. For the first course, we got the Medusa and Old Deuteronomy. For the second course, we got the Bellflower and Wind-Up Merchant. For the last course, we got the I Have a Lot of Feelings and the Important Helmet for Outer Space, 2nd Ed. Every bite was emersed with flavor. We will be back :)
Mary Peterson
An incredible place! Every dish is amazing and every bite is like a happy dance in your mouth! Love the kindness, generosity, and beauty of the space and the people. We were gifted with a spoonful of mango sorbet for dessert. What a sweet ending to wonderful feast. Grateful!
Jarrod Bouchie
Some of the best food I’ve had in a while. The combinations of flavors were surprising and everything worked. Tamarind salsa verde. Vadouvan bolognese. Lime leaf buffalo sauce. If you’re looking for a nice dinner for a special occasion, I recommend going!
Erin Kowal
The food of is amazing! Every dish has so much flavor, color, and texture. We loved all of the use of seasonal produce. The service was casual, but super friendly. We will go back for sure!
Troy Wilkinson
The food was amazing. I had the Medusa, the Wind-up Merchant, and the Space Helmet. Each of them delighted my taste buds as new flavor combinations danced through my mouth. On top of that the food was elegantly prepared and vibrantly colored. All of the staff I interacted with were super friendly and made the experience truly unforgettable! I will be back next time I'm in Portland.
Brandon Lemanski
The staff, the decor, and of course THE FOOD were all wonderful! Our server was so enthusiastic about each dish and could rattle off each nuance in them like the back of his hand. The plating was artistic and stunning! The Curry Ramen Bolognese was perhaps one of the most delicious fusions of my two favorite cuisines! The pricing of the menu, including the built in gratuity, was an incredible value for the meal we had and we all left very full and satisfied. I highly recommend this place and will be back!
George Dy
I have to take pause because I could write a whole love letter for Malka. The dishes that come out of this kitchen make this restaurant sit firmly in the top 5 of all time, which is a tall order given my affinity for Southeast Asian foods.I’ll keep it brief. Do the prix fixe. It’s a lot of food, but you can take it home. Eating in person is a far better experience than eating at home, which I also think is phenomenal. If I was to pick one dish to write a song for, it would be the Bellflower, a beautiful and delicious medley of sweet, savory, crunchy, tart, and overall delicious ingredients that seems a bit confused before it all comes together. Also try the Jolene, Medusa, Rhododendron Garden, 45th and Clay, and I Have a Lot of Feelings (basically the rice version of Bellflower). Enjoy!!!
Tasnia Kabir
Some of the most creative, interesting, and delicious farm-to-table food in Portland. I loved being able to experience dining in after months of getting takeout!
Lisa Patterson
Unique menu exploding with flavor. Charming setting. Fun cocktails. So much food for the price. We will be back.
Beautiful food and amazing, gregarious staff. With seating within and outside of a beautifully house located on a nice, cozy street; Malka is an amazing dining option. While we didn't have any of the salads (4:30PM and after), the entrees had plenty of veggies to sate our appetites for greens. I'll leave the pictures to do most of the talking. Delicious food and friendly, upbeat service. I only wish I had discovered it sooner.
VK
Colorful, flavorful, delicious and filling. On a sunny afternoon perfect to sit outside the back lush patio . Happy the food was plated. Definitely will be back .
Lily LS
I think what makes Malka so good is their focus on the bold flavours in their food. We were really impressed with what we ordered. The portions were big and beautifully presented. Definitely a must try in Portland.
Brenna O'Malley
Love this place! Inventive, delightful, and illogically delicious! You’ve never had anything quite like this before. I get the Medusa zucchini and eggplant pretty often and it’s so wonderfully balanced.
Kelsey Schulte
Easily my favorite restaurant in Portland. They have the most unique, tastiest menu I’ve ever experienced. The drinks (with or without booze) are solid. The tator tots SHOULD NOT be missed - I dream and drool about them regularly. If you ever see the compost cookie, order it!!! Their menu rotates but each offering continues to excite me.I have so many wonderful things to say about this place but will conclude by recommending you go there :-) Choose this spot over any other you are considering!!
Highlights were the earnest and sweet staff, the delightful first two courses, and a lovely Bordeaux Blanc. The third (main course) gets marked down just a bit compared to the first two. While I recognize (and enjoy) that a degree of collision, chaos, and whimsy is part of the deal here, in the case of this course, the ideal balance of that with a necessary soupçon of coherence and cohesion was not quite there. Dessert was simple but well-executed.Service was another less-than-perfect element. One incorrect second course item was delivered resulting in a delay while the other person's food cooled on the table. The third course arrived prior to the clearing of the second. Do these things matter? For the price (see below) – yes, they do.The price of the meal and wine were fair but not the inclusion of a 20% gratuity for a party of two. Earnest and sweet service with hiccups certainly merits a kind tip but not that amount.In any event, by the end of the meal we were definitely full (solid portion as a meal) and quite happy. I recommend visiting and would gladly return.
This place has been on my bucket list. They have a lot of options for gluten-free and vegan. At the same time, satisfying my husband with slow-roasted pork. We ordered from the three-course menu. For the first course, we got the Medusa and Old Deuteronomy. For the second course, we got the Bellflower and Wind-Up Merchant. For the last course, we got the I Have a Lot of Feelings and the Important Helmet for Outer Space, 2nd Ed. Every bite was emersed with flavor. We will be back :)
An incredible place! Every dish is amazing and every bite is like a happy dance in your mouth! Love the kindness, generosity, and beauty of the space and the people. We were gifted with a spoonful of mango sorbet for dessert. What a sweet ending to wonderful feast. Grateful!
Some of the best food I’ve had in a while. The combinations of flavors were surprising and everything worked. Tamarind salsa verde. Vadouvan bolognese. Lime leaf buffalo sauce. If you’re looking for a nice dinner for a special occasion, I recommend going!
The food of is amazing! Every dish has so much flavor, color, and texture. We loved all of the use of seasonal produce. The service was casual, but super friendly. We will go back for sure!
The food was amazing. I had the Medusa, the Wind-up Merchant, and the Space Helmet. Each of them delighted my taste buds as new flavor combinations danced through my mouth. On top of that the food was elegantly prepared and vibrantly colored. All of the staff I interacted with were super friendly and made the experience truly unforgettable! I will be back next time I'm in Portland.
The staff, the decor, and of course THE FOOD were all wonderful! Our server was so enthusiastic about each dish and could rattle off each nuance in them like the back of his hand. The plating was artistic and stunning! The Curry Ramen Bolognese was perhaps one of the most delicious fusions of my two favorite cuisines! The pricing of the menu, including the built in gratuity, was an incredible value for the meal we had and we all left very full and satisfied. I highly recommend this place and will be back!
I have to take pause because I could write a whole love letter for Malka. The dishes that come out of this kitchen make this restaurant sit firmly in the top 5 of all time, which is a tall order given my affinity for Southeast Asian foods.I’ll keep it brief. Do the prix fixe. It’s a lot of food, but you can take it home. Eating in person is a far better experience than eating at home, which I also think is phenomenal. If I was to pick one dish to write a song for, it would be the Bellflower, a beautiful and delicious medley of sweet, savory, crunchy, tart, and overall delicious ingredients that seems a bit confused before it all comes together. Also try the Jolene, Medusa, Rhododendron Garden, 45th and Clay, and I Have a Lot of Feelings (basically the rice version of Bellflower). Enjoy!!!
Some of the most creative, interesting, and delicious farm-to-table food in Portland. I loved being able to experience dining in after months of getting takeout!
Unique menu exploding with flavor. Charming setting. Fun cocktails. So much food for the price. We will be back.
Restaurantji Recommends
Beautiful food and amazing, gregarious staff. With seating within and outside of a beautifully house located on a nice, cozy street; Malka is an amazing dining option. While we didn't have any of the salads (4:30PM and after), the entrees had plenty of veggies to sate our appetites for greens. I'll leave the pictures to do most of the talking. Delicious food and friendly, upbeat service. I only wish I had discovered it sooner.
Colorful, flavorful, delicious and filling. On a sunny afternoon perfect to sit outside the back lush patio . Happy the food was plated. Definitely will be back .
I think what makes Malka so good is their focus on the bold flavours in their food. We were really impressed with what we ordered. The portions were big and beautifully presented. Definitely a must try in Portland.
Love this place! Inventive, delightful, and illogically delicious! You’ve never had anything quite like this before. I get the Medusa zucchini and eggplant pretty often and it’s so wonderfully balanced.
Easily my favorite restaurant in Portland. They have the most unique, tastiest menu I’ve ever experienced. The drinks (with or without booze) are solid. The tator tots SHOULD NOT be missed - I dream and drool about them regularly. If you ever see the compost cookie, order it!!! Their menu rotates but each offering continues to excite me.I have so many wonderful things to say about this place but will conclude by recommending you go there :-) Choose this spot over any other you are considering!!
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