Oma's Hideaway - Review - Division - Portland, OR - The Infatuation
"Oma’s Hideaway, Gado Gado’s sister restaurant, shows off the city's love for fun, Asian-influenced mash-ups. There’s surf and turf served with Hawaiian rolls, traditional Indonesian corn fritters served with peanut sauce for dipping, Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispie treats kissed with lime leaf and lemongrass, and more dishes inspired by the chef’s Chinese-Malaysian grandmother. Somehow, it all just works—and is perfect for sharing. The space, with fun sea creature wallpaper, disco balls, and ’70s light fixtures, is the perfect spot to catch up with friends and get a much-needed serotonin boost after a long week. photo credit: Megan Willis Food Rundown Salted Egg Yolk Curry Fries A must-order. These fries coated in a rich salted egg yolk sauce, hit with fermented serrano, and served with sambal ketchup are a true crowd-pleaser. Even your friend who always sticks to American staples will be swayed. Add optional char siu burnt ends if you want to amp up the decadence. Raita Salad There are serious (and, dare we say, sophisticated?) dishes lurking on Oma’s menu like this raita salad. It’s a riot of textures—maximalist bites that combine charred beets, crispy curry chickpeas, and grapefruit with cumin-ginger yogurt and chile oil that’ll jolt your palate awake. Chinese BBQ Pork Sometimes this platter of char siu comes with five spice coppa and longan chimichurri, while other times the pork is glazed in cherry cola and served with coconut terasi sambal. Whatever style is on the menu, this sliced pork should be on your table, especially if you’re with a group." - Krista Garcia
