Super breakfast. Nice space. So good to get food made by a real cook with cooking skills who cares!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shannon
After eating here a few times I feel really torn. I have liked some of the dishes I have had greatly; madelines, chicory salad, chicken hearts, but have also had some pretty unpalatable plates; undercooked pasta, underseasoned greens, etc. (All execution errors) The menu feels very disconnected. I love the idea, but in execution I think it doesn't always hit the bullseyen and it feels difficult putting together a cohesive meal off the menu. I commend what they're trying to do and want them to succeed because this concept is definitely new and interesting for Portland but at this point I can't enthusiastically reccommend, considering the price, which would denote a much higher level of execution. Great service and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Emily Mengel
Delicious food and considerate service! Each bite was full of amazing flavors that were unusual and yet worked together. The madelines are a must have. The chicken liver toast with pickled strawberries doesn't seem like it should work but it absolutely does. The 'fancy instant coffee' fit the vibe of the restaurant and was surprisingly good. I'll definitely want to return when the menu changes with the season.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Kitagawa
Very homey place that still has such a classy feel (cloth napkin type) with amazing food that’s seasoned just right. Huge flavors that aren’t overpowering on mismatched plates that add to the family style serving. My boyfriend and I sat at the table that faced the open kitchen and loved the show
Drinks: > Non #1 - Not bad. A nice bubbly drink with a nice fruit and citrus blend. It looks pretty small in the glass so I was a little disappointed > Strawberry Ghia Lemonade - delish! No complaints and love the hint of mint
Food: > Mini Madelines: it may feel silly to spend more than $5 on bread but these are crafted so beautifully that even without the butter I would have devoured them. They have an unexpected hint of spice from the jalapeño dusted on. I know I’m going to dream of them for the rest of my life. > Shrimp: it also feels silly to spend $7 on one piece of shrimp but with it shelled and then yuzu mayo and seasonings, god I would have ordered 6 more > Corn ribs: delish and it was very thoughtful that it came with a dish to throw the “bones” in as well as wet wipes because it’s best to eat with your hands. My only comment would be that I wish it came with toothpicks, but other than that I’m dying to know the spice blend > Khao Soi pasta: I was expecting the sauce to be thicker but I’m so glad it proved me wrong. Super simple but bold. Wish there were more chicken pieces but I recommend it nonetheless > Chicken: I’ve only liked mushrooms three times in my life and today was the third. If only the maitake came out, I would have gobbled it with the basil and ginger in the gorgeous dark soy sauce up, but the chicken was tender and crispy. Honestly for me the green onion slices tasted exactly like the green onions on the yakitori I would order as a kid growing up in Japan > Gelato: no notes just love
Last notes: I feel like good service is hard to come by sometimes and then 20% tip feels obligatory. Everything from the bottled water to refill as the night when on, to staff bringing over a menu with notations on what is and isn’t ok for someone with a shrimp allergy, to seeing servers wiping dishes to make them more presentable before they went out, to timeliness, to wiping the table between courses was all so nice. But of all of those things, what really got me was the coasters. As a second gen immigrant I couldn’t help but shed a small tear. Can’t wait to come back ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elizabeth Ruckh
Impeccable service, delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Debbie Lowe (3jamigos)
Had a delicious meal at Xiao Ye. Asian roots But definitely riffs on other cuisines. Pasta, roast chicken, crispy fried prawn with salted egg yolk, delish. Kanpachi was refreshing, the amatricana pasta was hearty and delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Kanpachi Crudo, Salted Egg Shrimp
Wendy Stengel
Fabulous service, interesting cocktails, and tasty food. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe k
This place needs to be recognized. Amazing meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Russ Rauch
Xiao Ye hits every single benchmark. Recently I took a family member here for a birthday meal. They wanted to try someplace with good food, XY did not disappoint. Right from the start you can tell the food is the star here. It was delicious, served pretty quickly, and the service was excellent. It has a very simple interior that allows for a fair amount of seating and will also allow the customer to see in to the open kitchen. There servers are extremely thorough and very knowledgeable about the menu. If you have a good allergy, don't worry. They will do everything they can to guide you to the foods you can eat and also let you know what you can't eat. Overall XY is an amazing restaurant. There are two detractors the parking situation is not great and the price for the food is high. For the price, while I think it could be a little cheaper it was very good and I think worth the money. The parking is just what it is in Portland. If you go after 6pm there is a little parking lot right off of Caesar Chavez that can be used. I do recommend coming here to eat. The servers really were some of the best I have ever experienced in a restaurant and like I keep saying, the food is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mini Madeleines, Napa Cabbage Salad
Paige
This may be the best meal I’ve ever eaten in Portland. Everything was absolutely amazing. The experience started off with a huge bonus, a parking lot (heck ya, no need to fight for parking). Then, upon entering, we were greeted by the sweetest host who asked us what we were celebrating. We shared we had a couple of birthdays in the group and she made sure notify, I swear, every person who waited on us as each person wished us a heartfelt happy birthday. We also had brought flowers for one of the birthday girls and they brought us a vase to keep the flowers in well we dined. Such a sweet gesture! Next were the cocktails, which were excellent. I tried a flavor profile I usually wouldn’t enjoy but the way it was done was phenomenal! We also had traditional cocktails that were equally as excellent. The came the food, and oh my god, dish after dish we were treated to such a delicious meal. We started with the madeleines, then the tacos dorados, next the tomato toast and corn ribs, then the khao soi and the three cup chicken. Everything was beyond amazing, the flavors were well balanced and everything was perfectly cooked. Finally, the crew delivered us a delicious little birthday dessert which was so generous. The restaurant itself is so cute and feels like you’re dining in a family member’s kitchen; with the place being freshly cleaned, and the decor being warm and homey. Overall we had such an amazing time here and I can’t wait to come back and try more of their menu!
Very interesting dinner menu - highlights were the yellow curry radiatore and the pork chop with banana jaew. We ordered basically everything and loved all of it. Excited to see fun and quality restaurants in Hollywood (they've been there a while but it was my first time lol)!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Reed
Had a wonderful meal at Xiao Ye and it wasn’t just the amazing food but also the incredible wait staff. We immediately felt welcome and at home. We ordered almost the whole menu and I have to say every dish was excellent. I highly recommend you try it out. I can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mini Madeleines, Tomato Toast
Bob Keahiloa Wong
so glad we found this gem during our Portland visit… delicious mixture of fusion dishes and new recreations of dishes they grew up with. everything was well balanced - sweet, savory, acidic, textures, etc and nicely presented. Service was fantastic and the backdrop stories were the icing on the cake. thank you… keep up the great work, aloha
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alena Morgan
Go here and order everything on the menu! Went here for dinner with some friends and let the chef choose our selection, she did not disappoint! Everything was amazing!!! Drinks and service were also top notch. We’re already planning our next visit here. Also SUPER accommodating to allergies which we really appreciated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lynn Bradach
Absolutely everything about the restaurant was amazing. I really can't say enough about the food. So unique and flavorful. Highly recommend ordering multiple dishes and sharing. The service was great and so friendly. A very special place!!
Super breakfast. Nice space. So good to get food made by a real cook with cooking skills who cares!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
After eating here a few times I feel really torn. I have liked some of the dishes I have had greatly; madelines, chicory salad, chicken hearts, but have also had some pretty unpalatable plates; undercooked pasta, underseasoned greens, etc. (All execution errors)
The menu feels very disconnected. I love the idea, but in execution I think it doesn't always hit the bullseyen and it feels difficult putting together a cohesive meal off the menu.
I commend what they're trying to do and want them to succeed because this concept is definitely new and interesting for Portland but at this point I can't enthusiastically reccommend, considering the price, which would denote a much higher level of execution.
Great service and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Delicious food and considerate service! Each bite was full of amazing flavors that were unusual and yet worked together. The madelines are a must have. The chicken liver toast with pickled strawberries doesn't seem like it should work but it absolutely does. The 'fancy instant coffee' fit the vibe of the restaurant and was surprisingly good. I'll definitely want to return when the menu changes with the season.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very homey place that still has such a classy feel (cloth napkin type) with amazing food that’s seasoned just right. Huge flavors that aren’t overpowering on mismatched plates that add to the family style serving. My boyfriend and I sat at the table that faced the open kitchen and loved the show
Drinks:
> Non #1 - Not bad. A nice bubbly drink with a nice fruit and citrus blend. It looks pretty small in the glass so I was a little disappointed
> Strawberry Ghia Lemonade - delish! No complaints and love the hint of mint
Food:
> Mini Madelines: it may feel silly to spend more than $5 on bread but these are crafted so beautifully that even without the butter I would have devoured them. They have an unexpected hint of spice from the jalapeño dusted on. I know I’m going to dream of them for the rest of my life.
> Shrimp: it also feels silly to spend $7 on one piece of shrimp but with it shelled and then yuzu mayo and seasonings, god I would have ordered 6 more
> Corn ribs: delish and it was very thoughtful that it came with a dish to throw the “bones” in as well as wet wipes because it’s best to eat with your hands. My only comment would be that I wish it came with toothpicks, but other than that I’m dying to know the spice blend
> Khao Soi pasta: I was expecting the sauce to be thicker but I’m so glad it proved me wrong. Super simple but bold. Wish there were more chicken pieces but I recommend it nonetheless
> Chicken: I’ve only liked mushrooms three times in my life and today was the third. If only the maitake came out, I would have gobbled it with the basil and ginger in the gorgeous dark soy sauce up, but the chicken was tender and crispy. Honestly for me the green onion slices tasted exactly like the green onions on the yakitori I would order as a kid growing up in Japan
> Gelato: no notes just love
Last notes: I feel like good service is hard to come by sometimes and then 20% tip feels obligatory. Everything from the bottled water to refill as the night when on, to staff bringing over a menu with notations on what is and isn’t ok for someone with a shrimp allergy, to seeing servers wiping dishes to make them more presentable before they went out, to timeliness, to wiping the table between courses was all so nice. But of all of those things, what really got me was the coasters. As a second gen immigrant I couldn’t help but shed a small tear. Can’t wait to come back ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Impeccable service, delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a delicious meal at Xiao Ye. Asian roots
But definitely riffs on other cuisines. Pasta, roast chicken, crispy fried prawn with salted egg yolk, delish. Kanpachi was refreshing, the amatricana pasta was hearty and delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Kanpachi Crudo, Salted Egg Shrimp
Fabulous service, interesting cocktails, and tasty food. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place needs to be recognized. Amazing meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Xiao Ye hits every single benchmark. Recently I took a family member here for a birthday meal. They wanted to try someplace with good food, XY did not disappoint. Right from the start you can tell the food is the star here. It was delicious, served pretty quickly, and the service was excellent. It has a very simple interior that allows for a fair amount of seating and will also allow the customer to see in to the open kitchen. There servers are extremely thorough and very knowledgeable about the menu. If you have a good allergy, don't worry. They will do everything they can to guide you to the foods you can eat and also let you know what you can't eat.
Overall XY is an amazing restaurant. There are two detractors the parking situation is not great and the price for the food is high. For the price, while I think it could be a little cheaper it was very good and I think worth the money. The parking is just what it is in Portland. If you go after 6pm there is a little parking lot right off of Caesar Chavez that can be used.
I do recommend coming here to eat. The servers really were some of the best I have ever experienced in a restaurant and like I keep saying, the food is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mini Madeleines, Napa Cabbage Salad
This may be the best meal I’ve ever eaten in Portland. Everything was absolutely amazing.
The experience started off with a huge bonus, a parking lot (heck ya, no need to fight for parking). Then, upon entering, we were greeted by the sweetest host who asked us what we were celebrating. We shared we had a couple of birthdays in the group and she made sure notify, I swear, every person who waited on us as each person wished us a heartfelt happy birthday. We also had brought flowers for one of the birthday girls and they brought us a vase to keep the flowers in well we dined. Such a sweet gesture!
Next were the cocktails, which were excellent. I tried a flavor profile I usually wouldn’t enjoy but the way it was done was phenomenal! We also had traditional cocktails that were equally as excellent.
The came the food, and oh my god, dish after dish we were treated to such a delicious meal. We started with the madeleines, then the tacos dorados, next the tomato toast and corn ribs, then the khao soi and the three cup chicken. Everything was beyond amazing, the flavors were well balanced and everything was perfectly cooked.
Finally, the crew delivered us a delicious little birthday dessert which was so generous.
The restaurant itself is so cute and feels like you’re dining in a family member’s kitchen; with the place being freshly cleaned, and the decor being warm and homey.
Overall we had such an amazing time here and I can’t wait to come back and try more of their menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Very interesting dinner menu - highlights were the yellow curry radiatore and the pork chop with banana jaew. We ordered basically everything and loved all of it. Excited to see fun and quality restaurants in Hollywood (they've been there a while but it was my first time lol)!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a wonderful meal at Xiao Ye and it wasn’t just the amazing food but also the incredible wait staff. We immediately felt welcome and at home. We ordered almost the whole menu and I have to say every dish was excellent. I highly recommend you try it out. I can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mini Madeleines, Tomato Toast
so glad we found this gem during our Portland visit… delicious mixture of fusion dishes and new recreations of dishes they grew up with. everything was well balanced - sweet, savory, acidic, textures, etc and nicely presented. Service was fantastic and the backdrop stories were the icing on the cake. thank you… keep up the great work, aloha
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Go here and order everything on the menu! Went here for dinner with some friends and let the chef choose our selection, she did not disappoint! Everything was amazing!!! Drinks and service were also top notch. We’re already planning our next visit here. Also SUPER accommodating to allergies which we really appreciated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely everything about the restaurant was amazing. I really can't say enough about the food. So unique and flavorful. Highly recommend ordering multiple dishes and sharing.
The service was great and so friendly.
A very special place!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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