Cully Central
Asian restaurant · Cully ·
Lao dishes, local beers, spacious patio & family-friendly vibe
Lao dishes, local beers, spacious patio & family-friendly vibe
"This family-friendly Lao spot pulls double duty as a sports bar and a place to wolf down fiery stir-fried ramen noodles, papaya salad, and Beer Laos on a tricked-out patio with hanging flowers and upside-down umbrellas. Prioritize a seat under the cooling misters, perfect for when Portland heats up like Southwest Asia (it happens)." - krista garcia
"Cully Central is a sports bar in theory, but in practice, it’s a family-friendly neighborhood spot serving great Lao food, with a mighty selection of microwbrews on tap—and Beer Lao in bottles, naturally. Inside, you’ll see large screens broadcasting games, but the place to park your crew is out front on the extensive covered patio, complete with lights, hanging plants, and misters for hot days. It turns out that funky papaya salad, sticky rice, and fiery noodles are just as delicious when eaten outdoors in the Pacific NW as in SE Asia." - Krista Garcia
"This Lao restaurant and beer bar, named for the street on which it sits, is home to a cozy patio, flowers hanging from the ceiling among heaters and string lights. Here, visitors dip spoons into steaming bowls of Lao noodle soups, like khao poon, a Lao curry broth with vermicelli, or khao piak sen, a pristine chicken broth soup with hand-made rice noodles. The patio is dog-friendly, as well, so you can knock back a pilsner while your pup hangs out next to you." - Thom Hilton
"Cully Central is a Lao sports bar that serves spicy soups and stir-fried noodles, all for under $15. This house-turned-bar has plenty of TVs for watching the game, and even a children’s play area for when you’re just drunk enough to show off those building block skills. Order a Beerlao - a popular Lao brand of beer - or choose from one of the many craft beers and CBD-infused sparkling waters available." - krista garcia
"Part beer bar, part Laotian restaurant, Cully Central walks the line between destination and neighborhood stalwart beautifully. Kids dunk egg rolls into soy sauce and gnaw on corn dogs while their parents bite into intricately spiced Lao sausages and banana leaf-steamed chicken. Some visit the restaurant for family celebrations, ordering a pre-set menu covering the table in salads, fried snacks, and other quintessential Laotian dishes. Others just pop by for a beer and an order of fish sauce wings. Either way, it’s a hit." - Eater Staff