Our friend H2 is giving us the scoop on Asian restaurants in Portland, Oregon.

Wong's King
8733 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 788-8883

This place offers the most authentic dim sum in Portland, and there's also a banquet room in the back for larger parties.  You have to get there at 10 am on weekends if you don't want to wait over an hour to eat.

Other locations in Sellwood, Sandy, and Estacada.

Jin Wah
4021 SW 117th Ste E
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 641-2852

This is a Vietmamese & Chinese seafood restaurant that is another good choice for dim sum.

Malay Satay Hut
2850 SE 82nd Ave # 104
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 771-7888

This is a Malaysian restaurant in the Powell/Division area, which has great Hainanese chicken, beef tendon curry, and Roti (flatbread with indian curry).

Hakatamon
4130 SW 117th Ave
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 430-3106

This restaurant serves great Japanese food, which is very fresh and affordable.

Saburo's Sushi House
1667 SE Bybee Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 236-4237

This is the Japanese restaurant to go to if you want humongous portions; one Hamachi nigiri must be at least 4-6 oz.  You feel like you need to cut it with a knife and share it with someone.  But to get a table, you need to get there when it opens at 4 pm, because otherwise, you'll be waiting over an hour for dinner.

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