Ping

A vast assortment of Asian fusion delicacies is what the chefs serve at Ping. This fancy little restaurant covers almost everything the Asian cuisine has to offer; right from tantalizing skewers to the Vietnamese-style short ribs to the spicy Thai and Singaporean noodles. Offered in small plates style, the Baby Octopus Skewer is one dish that is recommended by the regular diners at Ping. Just...

In this light and bright corner spot in the heart of Portland’s rough-edged Chinatown, explore a variety of unusual Asian street food. You’ll find a wide array of proteins on sticks: gulf prawn, baby octopus, boar, shishito chili, or quail eggs wrapped in bacon. Complement the meal with one of the noodle bowls, such as the spicy mama ramen with “bouncy” pork and prawns; a tender steamed pork...

I've spent a lot of time in Southeast Asia, and, with one exception, no other restaurant I've ever been to on this side of the Pacific comes as close to a Southeast Asian dining experience as Ping (the exception is Ping's southeast Portland sister restaurant, Pok Pok). The menu here is long, packed with dishes you've likely never heard of or tasted before, and, best of all, cheap. To be sure,...

Ping serves Japanese, Thai, Malaysian, Korean, and Chinese dishes, but don't you dare call it fusion: The menu doesn't stray from the real-deal Asian flavors that you can usually find only after a transoceanic flight. Witness the Thai-style steamed buns, a revelation of caramelized shredded pork tucked into an airy pocket and topped with the savory crunch of fried shallots. Hearty noodle dishes...