I was a little disappointed because of all the rave reviews. We tried a decent amount of dishes and none of them really tasted like much. The service was slow but friendly. --Wontons: fine, but unremarkable. Needed something --crispy tofu: probably one of the better things we tried all night --yu choy: greasy, bland, flavorless --cauliflower: slightly undercooked, a little greasy, slightly more flavor than the yu choy --Mapo tofu: literally tasted like nothing?? Mapo tofu is supposed to be very flavorful and spicy. This version was incredibly bland and had neither spice nor flavor. It was basically plain, unseasoned chunks of tofu in a thick brown broth that looked tasty but basically just tasted like low sodium veggie stock. Disappointing --warsugai chicken: I didn't try this, but the others at my table said it was good Overall a big letdown (especially for the price!) go somewhere else unless you like tasteless food.
E L.
Great food!! Order Kampong Shrimp and Chicken & Oregon Truffle Wontons!!! A great spot to go before heading out to dance!
Rita S.
Eager to celebrate the Chinese New Year, my friend and I were craving Chinese food and decided to give Warsugai a try. I'm glad we did! The restaurant is lovely with mint tiles surrounding the bar, a waving kitty on the wall, and plants around the perimeter. The door was opened for us as we entered, and we were seated quickly. Since we wanted to be adventurous and try multiple items on the menu, my friend and I decided to order the Pu Pu Platter. Not really a platter though, our food came out individually and took up the majority of our table. Ours came with the Silken Ota Tofu, Noble House Pork Potstickers, Dungeness Crab Long Rangoon, BBQ Pork Coppa, Sizzling Black Pepper Beef Short Ribs, Taishan Cauliflower, and Warsugai. Everything was flavorful and delicious, so it was hard to pick favorite items. Although I'm not usually a fan of tofu, I enjoyed the differing textures of the soft tofu and crispy potato and scallions. The crab rangoon was amazing! No imitation crab here...Fresh crab rolled up in a spring roll fashion and served with a chili sauce. Yum! We also enjoyed the bbq pork coppa which came with a dollop of mustard which complimented the pork nicely. Finally, the Warsugai itself was delicious. Lightly fried chicken which was not overly heavy or greasy topped with almond gravy and almond slivers on a bed of shredded lettuce. So good! Your server will check you out at your table which is convenient, but also a little awkward since he or she will be in front of you when the machine prompts for a tip and a rating of your meal and service. This was not a deterrent since everything was wonderful. Hoping they will add a dessert item or two to the menu someday. We loved our experience at Warsugai and look forward to elevated Chinese food again soon!
Mike P.
This restaurant opened January 30, 2024 in the former Taqueria Nueve building. Everything was delicious! We started with the "Chicken And Oregon Black Truffle Wontons" appetizer, and two entrees: the house namesake "Warsugai Almond Fried Chicken"- with roasted almonds, iceberg lettuce, almond gravy and "Sizzling Ribeye Bulgogi" with tender slices of ribeye steak, onion, sesame seeds and pickled mustard greens. Highly recommend!
Michael Bishop
The food is very, very good. Four of us ordered family style and tried a lot of dishes. Everything was excellent. We will go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
marsha s.
WOW, Warsugai definitely lived up to the reviews it's gotten so far. We had the Pot Stickers and Crab Rangoon for appetizers, the Cauliflower and Beef Short Ribs and Shrimp for main courses. Each dish was fabulous and we drank the Pinot Gris which was only $9 for a glass! It's usually a minimum of $13. Highly recommended! Do yourself a favor!
Beth R.
It's open! We tried their version of everyone's favorite crab Rangoon but, with fresh crab and crème fraiche instead of cream cheese. Delicious! Stuffed with crab in the crispy wrapper. Nice light dipping sauce with a kick. We will be back to try more bites, the menu looks great.
Lia Singer
We ordered the pu pu dinner here and it did not disappoint! Everything that came out was amazing. Loved the Crab Rangoons and the shrimp dish. Staff was very attentive and personable! We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robyn Sharp
AMAZING FOOD! I had the most lovely dining experience here! Kind staff, FAST service. My favorite part was the Non-Alcoholic Mango Cart- this is definitely one to try! The food was so fresh and delicious. I love the atmosphere and attentiveness of the staff. Would highly recommend this restaurant for someone looking to try something new!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Morgan C.
Love love LOVE this new spot that took over the old Taqueria Nueve space. We had a large party and ordered almost everything on the menu. All insanely delicious and fresh and accommodated our friends GF allergy too (she could eat nearly everything we ordered!). Top favorites - Ota Tofu, almond fried chicken, cucumber salad and the shrimp. But truly it was all so so good. The staff was incredibly kind too.
We popped in here a few weeks ago before the Portland lights bike event. Man we had fun— we wished we had more time for a full meal. This place just opened up and the food and atmosphere are great. It was one of their first nights so we got to chat with the owner quite a bit who told us all about the vision of the restaurant. Can’t wait to come back! The appetizer and drinks we got were delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kim G.
The food here is delicious! I'm glad I went with friends so we could try several items. The menu is not extensive, but everything on it sounds wonderful! Located in the prior Taqueria Nueve space, they kept the same layout. Yay! The bar has comfy seats and is a perfect place to sit if you come alone or with a friend. Along both walls are table and there is even a small, cozy area by the fireplace with a comfy couch and chairs. Now to the food! The crab rangoons are a must! Typically I avoid them as I don't care for imitation crab. No worries, Warsugai makes theirs with fresh Dungeness crab and they are fabulous! They are rolled into spring rolls, cut diagonally, and served with sauce. We devoured them. The pork pot stickers are another must have item. Made with their own handmade dough, they are larger than most, and have a delicious pork, scallion and ginger filling. One dining alone could make a meal out of these. For mains, we shared the Katsu chicken, beef short ribs and the cabbage dish along with three sides of rice. It was more than enough for three very hungry people! The chicken cutlet was perfectly cooked, the outer breading so crisp and flavorful, the meat juicy. They elevated the dish with sliced almonds in the top. I will go back anytime I'm craving a satisfying chicken dish. The boneless beef short ribs were sliced thin and stir fried with lots of black peppe, basil and bean sprouts. It is served in cast iron and arrives sizzling hot. Another winner! We were going to order the crispy shrimp with honey, which sounded delicious, but figured we should include veggies in our spread. We opted for the cabbage sautéed with lots of sliced chili pepper and peppercorns and it was a great accompaniment to our protein choices. Service was friendly and anytime the waitress didn't know the answer to our questions, which were in regards to their signature cocktails, she asked the bartender. Our group tried the Lychee Martini, a local craft beer, a standard Cosmo (me!) and then all enjoyed a glass of Columbia Valley Cab. This is a new restaurant from Chef Kyo Koo of the previous Danwei Canting. He hits it out of the ballpark again! He came over several times to see if we were enjoying our meal. Yes! We loved it! I would recommend going now before people discover it! They are open Wednesday-Sunday and you can walk right in and get a table. Saturday night is the most crowded, but I love the ambiance with more people. Parking is on street - either Ne Sandy right out front - or the side streets. You may have to drive around or park a few blocks away. We were there recently on a Thursday night and parked right out front which is convenient and avoids parking near some of the tents in the area. They do have a teeny, tiny parking lot but it only has one regular space and one handicapped spot. My only advice - and it's minimal - is reprint the menus on white paper. The menu is go,d writing in black paper, with touches of red, and while the co,ours are great for the vibe, it's really hard to read. Everyone, not just this old gal, was using their flashlight app to read it. Same with the menu on their website - you have to enlarge it to see the descriptions because it's the same colors. Their cocktail menu is printed on white paper and easily read by everyone. Look forward to going back to try the shrimp and enjoy more of everything!
Anthony Park
Can’t say enough about the AMAZING FOOD!! A friend and I had four dishes and two appetizers… and literally finished everything!! Try the Warsugai (of course), kampong shrimp, wontons and crab rangoons. Love how they are reminiscent of old school dishes I grew up on but has a modern twist and its own unique flavors. And so far I’ve only talked about the food… so consider the service, the drinks and decor extra bonuses!! I took some to go and I’m coming back with the whole fam!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Du's G.
The food was FANTASTIC!! I love the concept... dishes that I grew up but with chef Koo's own masterful and mouth watering touch!! I don't think Chef brags enough about the fact that he won an episode of "CHOPPED"... but it is duly apparent when you see and taste what he creates with his own vision and ingredients. I had six dishes with a friend (haha) and finished them all... so it's hard to recommend one. Warsugai is obvious since the restaurant is named after it. But you'll also love and possibly be surprised by the kampong shrimp, sausage and cabbage and you gotta try the crab rangoons. I've literally never had crab rangoons this good. They're not the standard "imitation crab and cream cheese" (which we all enjoy)... these are filled with a good amount of real crab and maaaaaan... so delicious!! The ambiance and decor are just an added bonus. Appropriate for both casual hang out with friends or romantic night out with someone special!!
Julianna Haman
This place was fantastic! A very relaxing atmosphere and delicious food. The large circular windows offer a lot of great views of Downtown Portland.
I was a little disappointed because of all the rave reviews. We tried a decent amount of dishes and none of them really tasted like much. The service was slow but friendly. --Wontons: fine, but unremarkable. Needed something --crispy tofu: probably one of the better things we tried all night --yu choy: greasy, bland, flavorless --cauliflower: slightly undercooked, a little greasy, slightly more flavor than the yu choy --Mapo tofu: literally tasted like nothing?? Mapo tofu is supposed to be very flavorful and spicy. This version was incredibly bland and had neither spice nor flavor. It was basically plain, unseasoned chunks of tofu in a thick brown broth that looked tasty but basically just tasted like low sodium veggie stock. Disappointing --warsugai chicken: I didn't try this, but the others at my table said it was good Overall a big letdown (especially for the price!) go somewhere else unless you like tasteless food.
Great food!! Order Kampong Shrimp and Chicken & Oregon Truffle Wontons!!! A great spot to go before heading out to dance!
Eager to celebrate the Chinese New Year, my friend and I were craving Chinese food and decided to give Warsugai a try. I'm glad we did! The restaurant is lovely with mint tiles surrounding the bar, a waving kitty on the wall, and plants around the perimeter. The door was opened for us as we entered, and we were seated quickly. Since we wanted to be adventurous and try multiple items on the menu, my friend and I decided to order the Pu Pu Platter. Not really a platter though, our food came out individually and took up the majority of our table. Ours came with the Silken Ota Tofu, Noble House Pork Potstickers, Dungeness Crab Long Rangoon, BBQ Pork Coppa, Sizzling Black Pepper Beef Short Ribs, Taishan Cauliflower, and Warsugai. Everything was flavorful and delicious, so it was hard to pick favorite items. Although I'm not usually a fan of tofu, I enjoyed the differing textures of the soft tofu and crispy potato and scallions. The crab rangoon was amazing! No imitation crab here...Fresh crab rolled up in a spring roll fashion and served with a chili sauce. Yum! We also enjoyed the bbq pork coppa which came with a dollop of mustard which complimented the pork nicely. Finally, the Warsugai itself was delicious. Lightly fried chicken which was not overly heavy or greasy topped with almond gravy and almond slivers on a bed of shredded lettuce. So good! Your server will check you out at your table which is convenient, but also a little awkward since he or she will be in front of you when the machine prompts for a tip and a rating of your meal and service. This was not a deterrent since everything was wonderful. Hoping they will add a dessert item or two to the menu someday. We loved our experience at Warsugai and look forward to elevated Chinese food again soon!
This restaurant opened January 30, 2024 in the former Taqueria Nueve building. Everything was delicious! We started with the "Chicken And Oregon Black Truffle Wontons" appetizer, and two entrees: the house namesake "Warsugai Almond Fried Chicken"- with roasted almonds, iceberg lettuce, almond gravy and "Sizzling Ribeye Bulgogi" with tender slices of ribeye steak, onion, sesame seeds and pickled mustard greens. Highly recommend!
The food is very, very good. Four of us ordered family style and tried a lot of dishes. Everything was excellent. We will go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
WOW, Warsugai definitely lived up to the reviews it's gotten so far. We had the Pot Stickers and Crab Rangoon for appetizers, the Cauliflower and Beef Short Ribs and Shrimp for main courses. Each dish was fabulous and we drank the Pinot Gris which was only $9 for a glass! It's usually a minimum of $13. Highly recommended! Do yourself a favor!
It's open! We tried their version of everyone's favorite crab Rangoon but, with fresh crab and crème fraiche instead of cream cheese. Delicious! Stuffed with crab in the crispy wrapper. Nice light dipping sauce with a kick. We will be back to try more bites, the menu looks great.
We ordered the pu pu dinner here and it did not disappoint! Everything that came out was amazing. Loved the Crab Rangoons and the shrimp dish. Staff was very attentive and personable! We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AMAZING FOOD! I had the most lovely dining experience here! Kind staff, FAST service. My favorite part was the Non-Alcoholic Mango Cart- this is definitely one to try! The food was so fresh and delicious. I love the atmosphere and attentiveness of the staff. Would highly recommend this restaurant for someone looking to try something new!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love love LOVE this new spot that took over the old Taqueria Nueve space. We had a large party and ordered almost everything on the menu. All insanely delicious and fresh and accommodated our friends GF allergy too (she could eat nearly everything we ordered!). Top favorites - Ota Tofu, almond fried chicken, cucumber salad and the shrimp. But truly it was all so so good. The staff was incredibly kind too.
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We popped in here a few weeks ago before the Portland lights bike event. Man we had fun— we wished we had more time for a full meal. This place just opened up and the food and atmosphere are great. It was one of their first nights so we got to chat with the owner quite a bit who told us all about the vision of the restaurant. Can’t wait to come back! The appetizer and drinks we got were delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here is delicious! I'm glad I went with friends so we could try several items. The menu is not extensive, but everything on it sounds wonderful! Located in the prior Taqueria Nueve space, they kept the same layout. Yay! The bar has comfy seats and is a perfect place to sit if you come alone or with a friend. Along both walls are table and there is even a small, cozy area by the fireplace with a comfy couch and chairs. Now to the food! The crab rangoons are a must! Typically I avoid them as I don't care for imitation crab. No worries, Warsugai makes theirs with fresh Dungeness crab and they are fabulous! They are rolled into spring rolls, cut diagonally, and served with sauce. We devoured them. The pork pot stickers are another must have item. Made with their own handmade dough, they are larger than most, and have a delicious pork, scallion and ginger filling. One dining alone could make a meal out of these. For mains, we shared the Katsu chicken, beef short ribs and the cabbage dish along with three sides of rice. It was more than enough for three very hungry people! The chicken cutlet was perfectly cooked, the outer breading so crisp and flavorful, the meat juicy. They elevated the dish with sliced almonds in the top. I will go back anytime I'm craving a satisfying chicken dish. The boneless beef short ribs were sliced thin and stir fried with lots of black peppe, basil and bean sprouts. It is served in cast iron and arrives sizzling hot. Another winner! We were going to order the crispy shrimp with honey, which sounded delicious, but figured we should include veggies in our spread. We opted for the cabbage sautéed with lots of sliced chili pepper and peppercorns and it was a great accompaniment to our protein choices. Service was friendly and anytime the waitress didn't know the answer to our questions, which were in regards to their signature cocktails, she asked the bartender. Our group tried the Lychee Martini, a local craft beer, a standard Cosmo (me!) and then all enjoyed a glass of Columbia Valley Cab. This is a new restaurant from Chef Kyo Koo of the previous Danwei Canting. He hits it out of the ballpark again! He came over several times to see if we were enjoying our meal. Yes! We loved it! I would recommend going now before people discover it! They are open Wednesday-Sunday and you can walk right in and get a table. Saturday night is the most crowded, but I love the ambiance with more people. Parking is on street - either Ne Sandy right out front - or the side streets. You may have to drive around or park a few blocks away. We were there recently on a Thursday night and parked right out front which is convenient and avoids parking near some of the tents in the area. They do have a teeny, tiny parking lot but it only has one regular space and one handicapped spot. My only advice - and it's minimal - is reprint the menus on white paper. The menu is go,d writing in black paper, with touches of red, and while the co,ours are great for the vibe, it's really hard to read. Everyone, not just this old gal, was using their flashlight app to read it. Same with the menu on their website - you have to enlarge it to see the descriptions because it's the same colors. Their cocktail menu is printed on white paper and easily read by everyone. Look forward to going back to try the shrimp and enjoy more of everything!
Can’t say enough about the AMAZING FOOD!! A friend and I had four dishes and two appetizers… and literally finished everything!! Try the Warsugai (of course), kampong shrimp, wontons and crab rangoons. Love how they are reminiscent of old school dishes I grew up on but has a modern twist and its own unique flavors. And so far I’ve only talked about the food… so consider the service, the drinks and decor extra bonuses!! I took some to go and I’m coming back with the whole fam!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was FANTASTIC!! I love the concept... dishes that I grew up but with chef Koo's own masterful and mouth watering touch!! I don't think Chef brags enough about the fact that he won an episode of "CHOPPED"... but it is duly apparent when you see and taste what he creates with his own vision and ingredients. I had six dishes with a friend (haha) and finished them all... so it's hard to recommend one. Warsugai is obvious since the restaurant is named after it. But you'll also love and possibly be surprised by the kampong shrimp, sausage and cabbage and you gotta try the crab rangoons. I've literally never had crab rangoons this good. They're not the standard "imitation crab and cream cheese" (which we all enjoy)... these are filled with a good amount of real crab and maaaaaan... so delicious!! The ambiance and decor are just an added bonus. Appropriate for both casual hang out with friends or romantic night out with someone special!!
This place was fantastic! A very relaxing atmosphere and delicious food. The large circular windows offer a lot of great views of Downtown Portland.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5