"The legacy of the space now home to Excellent Cuisine — a Southeast Division dim sum hall, loud and bustling on Saturday mornings — is a hard one to live up to; Wong’s King’s status as Chinese food royalty in Portland is well known. But the piping hot, delicately folded dim sum served here is at a caliber that may supersede its predecessor. Wrappers of har gow retain the right spring, teeth ripping through to a core of juicy shrimp. Chiu Chow dumplings are clearly hand-made, filled generously but not too tightly for the right consistency after a steam, while red rice rolls are satisfyingly springy with a deep shrimp flavor. Sunny egg tarts, jiggling mango pudding set in duckling molds, and glistening buns make for a fine finish, easy to savor." - Eater Staff
