We had a phenomenal time for my birthday at Xiao Ye. The ambience felt like we were the only ones dining there. We had several dishes all which were good! Their mole ribs are delicious. Their madeline’s with jalapeño cream made us not want to leave. Their roasted cabbage was a whole entree but worth trying. Make sure you try their gelatos after. The melon once tastes like a better Melona bar.
Wheelchair accessibility: I called to adjust our table for my mother who is on a wheelchair.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mini Madeleines, Rigatoni All'Amatricia
Jenni Peet
The staff clearly love what they do, it shows. The attention to detail and creativity of each dish left us in awe. Perfect for a birthday dinner. Come here if you want absolutely incredible food and service that makes you feel at home! We’ll absolutely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Margo Wendorf
First off, don't think this is going to be an Asian place...it is not at all. It's mostly some form of sandwich.
The food was the good but nothing special. The menu is very limited as well, and lacks variety. And be sure to check out the prices on the evening menu. $54 for chicken??There are a lot better places in town to spend your money.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
LouAnne K
Was notified my flight out of PDX was delayed after my rental was returned so I started looking for places around TriMet to discover and stumbled onto this amazing gem.
I had the Classic BLT and took some petite madeleines to-go. Both were divine. The BLT was generous on the mayo which is really the only way to make a BLT. The bacon was no wallflower either, nice and thick with the perfect crunchy texture and kick of salt and crispy corners (酥…because I’m not sure “crispy” can suffice). The bread takes me back to my childhood in LA, the Asian bread my mom would always buy from a local bakery. It’s a subtle spin on the American classic done simply and elegantly.
Unlike some attempts at “Asian fusion” (especially when there is a lack of context and history), it doesn’t feel shoe-horned or ostentatious or ironic. It’s a sincere nod to those who know and a genuine welcome to those who are new. It’s all love and respect without pretentiousness or condescension.
This is what I love most and the delineation between a “fancy” joint (all hype and hipness and emperor’s new clothes) and an actual great place. And this place is *great*!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cameron Alexander
Amazing meal. Loved each dish, will be back. Staff was kind and skilled.
Parking: Park in the Country financial parking lot off of 38th Place. It is free after 6 PM.
Excellent food. The menu is smaller so hopefully they change it periodically. I would recc making a reservation for the chefs table seating
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Japanese Sweet Potato, Half Fried Chicken N Slaw, Salted Egg Shrimp, Rigatoni All’Amatriciana
Lani Euwer
This is an absolute MUST on your culinary tour of Portland. I was so blessed to have celebrated my birthday with you guys! I would say my must haves were 1. The Shift Drink 2. Tomato Toast 3. The Rigatoni 4. Shrimp Scampi Honorable mention: the Mini Madeleines
I can't thank you enough, Xiao Ye. I can't wait to come back. And to anyone reading this: I cannot recommend this place enough!!
We were visiting Portland and came here based on several recs from friends in town. It is such a cute, warm, and cozy atmosphere! We sat at the chefs counter and loved being right by the kitchen and seeing all the action.
The food was amaze! The rigatoni is a must and if I lived here would become my go to comfort food. Loved the charred cabbage, tomato toast, the madeleines, and the fried shrimp. Everything was delicious and fresh!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tomato Toast, Mini Madeleines
Anna S
I recently visited this restaurant, and my experience was nothing short of disappointing. To start, they asked us to pay for the meal, drinks, and even tip before we were seated—something I've never encountered before. The menu describes the food as recipes from childhoods in the suburbs of Los Angeles, alongside dishes they’ve picked up along the way. I was expecting a unique blend of flavors, but what I got was bland, uninspired food that lacked any real taste. Many dishes relied on cheap white bread, and the quality of ingredients felt subpar for the price.
Given the incredible culinary scene in Los Angeles, known for its diverse cuisines and high-quality produce, it's shocking that these were the recipes they chose to highlight. This restaurant does a disservice to the rich culinary heritage of LA. For the high prices they charge, you would expect far better. Unfortunately, this was a one-and-done visit for me. There are much better options out there that don’t leave you feeling like you’ve overpaid for mediocrity.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Ian Norman
Easily one of my top 3 places to eat in Portland. The food is phenomenal and the vibe is amazing. Everyone there is good people and basically already your friend. My fiancé and I really enjoy ourselves every time we go. We talked about the fried chicken dish for over a week after we had it. Their burger of the month is ?. I could go on about all the details I love, but go check for yourself. I feel like this is going to be a huge place in Portland in the coming years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gelato Trio, Tomato Toast, Mini Madeleines, Half Fried Chicken N Slaw, Rigatoni All’Amatriciana, Kanpachi Crudo
I eat at a lot of trendy places in town and this is an exceptional meal. Every dish we had (except one that was still super yummy just not as interesting as the others) was outstanding, impressive, and very memorable. -madeleines, cucumber -tomato toast, cabbage -jolyn’s noodles -fried chicken -gelato, ice cream -n/a drinks are amazing!
The standouts among the entire amazing meal were the madeleines, tomato toast, fried chicken, and both desserts. My partner was blown away by the cabbage as well.
The service and atmosphere were 10/10 as well. Can’t wait to come back here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tomato Toast, Japanese Sweet Potato
Jordan Haro
A+ dining experience. The wine list perfectly supports a fun, tasty, extremely creative meal all made by nice chefs and serving staff in a lively environment. Something in that tomato toast is making me need to come back for it ASAP - shallot mayo?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tomato Toast
Nhi Shirley
The entire experience was a 10/10. Every single dish was flavorful and perfectly balanced with textures, and uniqueness. Highly recommend getting the fried chicken to share (it comes with a ton of sides too), salted shrimp, cold noodles, kampachi, rigatoni, and the snow on the beach cocktail. Honestly as I was writing this I realize that every single dish was spot on so just get it all. lol The staff was so friendly and sweet including co-owner, Jolyn, who was so sweet and down-to-earth. The decor and atmosphere is quaint and adorable. I'm recommending this spot to every person I know. This is one of my new favorite restaurants and I will absolutely be back!
Love the skewers. very tasty. Service is very good too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Benjamin Sanchez
A phenomenal meal.
Delicate flavors with nuanced textures. Immaculate atmosphere, great service. The staff are hugely knowledgeable about the wine list, which is a great sign.
We had a phenomenal time for my birthday at Xiao Ye. The ambience felt like we were the only ones dining there. We had several dishes all which were good! Their mole ribs are delicious. Their madeline’s with jalapeño cream made us not want to leave. Their roasted cabbage was a whole entree but worth trying. Make sure you try their gelatos after. The melon once tastes like a better Melona bar.
Wheelchair accessibility: I called to adjust our table for my mother who is on a wheelchair.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mini Madeleines, Rigatoni All'Amatricia
The staff clearly love what they do, it shows. The attention to detail and creativity of each dish left us in awe. Perfect for a birthday dinner. Come here if you want absolutely incredible food and service that makes you feel at home! We’ll absolutely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First off, don't think this is going to be an Asian place...it is not at all. It's mostly some form of sandwich.
The food was the good but nothing special. The menu is very limited as well, and lacks variety. And be sure to check out the prices on the evening menu. $54 for chicken??There are a lot better places in town to spend your money.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Was notified my flight out of PDX was delayed after my rental was returned so I started looking for places around TriMet to discover and stumbled onto this amazing gem.
I had the Classic BLT and took some petite madeleines to-go. Both were divine. The BLT was generous on the mayo which is really the only way to make a BLT. The bacon was no wallflower either, nice and thick with the perfect crunchy texture and kick of salt and crispy corners (酥…because I’m not sure “crispy” can suffice). The bread takes me back to my childhood in LA, the Asian bread my mom would always buy from a local bakery. It’s a subtle spin on the American classic done simply and elegantly.
Unlike some attempts at “Asian fusion” (especially when there is a lack of context and history), it doesn’t feel shoe-horned or ostentatious or ironic. It’s a sincere nod to those who know and a genuine welcome to those who are new. It’s all love and respect without pretentiousness or condescension.
This is what I love most and the delineation between a “fancy” joint (all hype and hipness and emperor’s new clothes) and an actual great place. And this place is *great*!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing meal. Loved each dish, will be back. Staff was kind and skilled.
Parking: Park in the Country financial parking lot off of 38th Place. It is free after 6 PM.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tomato Toast, Rigatoni All'Amatricia, Rigatoni All’Amatriciana
Excellent food. The menu is smaller so hopefully they change it periodically. I would recc making a reservation for the chefs table seating
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Japanese Sweet Potato, Half Fried Chicken N Slaw, Salted Egg Shrimp, Rigatoni All’Amatriciana
This is an absolute MUST on your culinary tour of Portland. I was so blessed to have celebrated my birthday with you guys! I would say my must haves were 1. The Shift Drink 2. Tomato Toast 3. The Rigatoni 4. Shrimp Scampi
Honorable mention: the Mini Madeleines
I can't thank you enough, Xiao Ye. I can't wait to come back. And to anyone reading this: I cannot recommend this place enough!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tomato Toast, Rigatoni All'Amatricia, Rigatoni All’Amatriciana
We were visiting Portland and came here based on several recs from friends in town. It is such a cute, warm, and cozy atmosphere! We sat at the chefs counter and loved being right by the kitchen and seeing all the action.
The food was amaze! The rigatoni is a must and if I lived here would become my go to comfort food. Loved the charred cabbage, tomato toast, the madeleines, and the fried shrimp. Everything was delicious and fresh!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tomato Toast, Mini Madeleines
I recently visited this restaurant, and my experience was nothing short of disappointing. To start, they asked us to pay for the meal, drinks, and even tip before we were seated—something I've never encountered before. The menu describes the food as recipes from childhoods in the suburbs of Los Angeles, alongside dishes they’ve picked up along the way. I was expecting a unique blend of flavors, but what I got was bland, uninspired food that lacked any real taste. Many dishes relied on cheap white bread, and the quality of ingredients felt subpar for the price.
Given the incredible culinary scene in Los Angeles, known for its diverse cuisines and high-quality produce, it's shocking that these were the recipes they chose to highlight. This restaurant does a disservice to the rich culinary heritage of LA. For the high prices they charge, you would expect far better. Unfortunately, this was a one-and-done visit for me. There are much better options out there that don’t leave you feeling like you’ve overpaid for mediocrity.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Easily one of my top 3 places to eat in Portland. The food is phenomenal and the vibe is amazing. Everyone there is good people and basically already your friend. My fiancé and I really enjoy ourselves every time we go. We talked about the fried chicken dish for over a week after we had it. Their burger of the month is ?. I could go on about all the details I love, but go check for yourself. I feel like this is going to be a huge place in Portland in the coming years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gelato Trio, Tomato Toast, Mini Madeleines, Half Fried Chicken N Slaw, Rigatoni All’Amatriciana, Kanpachi Crudo
Restaurantji Recommends
I eat at a lot of trendy places in town and this is an exceptional meal. Every dish we had (except one that was still super yummy just not as interesting as the others) was outstanding, impressive, and very memorable.
-madeleines, cucumber
-tomato toast, cabbage
-jolyn’s noodles
-fried chicken
-gelato, ice cream
-n/a drinks are amazing!
The standouts among the entire amazing meal were the madeleines, tomato toast, fried chicken, and both desserts. My partner was blown away by the cabbage as well.
The service and atmosphere were 10/10 as well. Can’t wait to come back here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tomato Toast, Japanese Sweet Potato
A+ dining experience. The wine list perfectly supports a fun, tasty, extremely creative meal all made by nice chefs and serving staff in a lively environment. Something in that tomato toast is making me need to come back for it ASAP - shallot mayo?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tomato Toast
The entire experience was a 10/10. Every single dish was flavorful and perfectly balanced with textures, and uniqueness. Highly recommend getting the fried chicken to share (it comes with a ton of sides too), salted shrimp, cold noodles, kampachi, rigatoni, and the snow on the beach cocktail. Honestly as I was writing this I realize that every single dish was spot on so just get it all. lol The staff was so friendly and sweet including co-owner, Jolyn, who was so sweet and down-to-earth. The decor and atmosphere is quaint and adorable. I'm recommending this spot to every person I know. This is one of my new favorite restaurants and I will absolutely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Half Fried Chicken N Slaw, Rigatoni All'Amatricia, Salted Egg Shrimp, Rigatoni All’Amatriciana, Kanpachi Crudo
Love the skewers. very tasty. Service is very good too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A phenomenal meal.
Delicate flavors with nuanced textures. Immaculate atmosphere, great service. The staff are hugely knowledgeable about the wine list, which is a great sign.
Every dish was a hit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mini Madeleines
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