Hometown Taste

The taste of this restaurant combines Sichuan and Hunan spices. Love their fried fish dish!

My favorite Chinese restaurant in Portland metro area! I loveee their grilled fish dish. They definitely don’t skimp on the garlic! I’ve tried quite a few dishes there and haven’t had one that I didn’t like.

Stopped in for a quick lunch and was very happily surprised. Hot and sour soup is a pretty good quality metric to judge Chinese joints by, and it was great. I had the twice cooked pork belly lunch special, it was phenomenal. Prefect balance of spice and flavor, and even the standard BBQ fried rice side was very well executed. Looking forward to exploring their menu more in the future.

The portion sizes are perfect because the food is so good you never want to stop eating it! The Dan Dan Noodles are one of my top picks, but if spicy food isn't for you, the Beef Fried Rice won't disappoint. Seriously, don't sleep on this place

best Chinese food we’ve ever had! Super local, incredible friendly and family staff, quick service , clean and great ambiance! Crab puff are the best in town! Flower egg soup is a must! Everything super tasty! We will 100% go back and become frequent there ! Great lunch deals

From what I'm told, it's the best Chinese restaurant in the area. The comment came from a Chinese person. The food is indeed good and how is it supposed to taste and you see a lot of Asians eating here, so that's a great sign.

This restaurant is a pleasant discovery. The dishes are authentic Chinese food. Though the menu comes across to have lots of spicy dishes, it has a good selection of non-spicy dishes. The Golden Dry Pot with Prawn HK Style & String Beans with Eggplant are excellent. Will comeback again.

This is a Chinese Sichuan restaurant that I had for lunch in US during my business trip. From a Taiwanese point of view, this place is just as good and let me think of Taiwan food, especially for the spicy and strong flavor of Fish fillet in hot and spicy gravy. It was so hot and tasty. Egg plant with string bean was pretty greasy just like other egg plant dish, which the chef needed to deep fried the egg plant to not let the color of the egg plant change. The server was very friendly and food was served very quickly. Recommend this restaurant if you are a fan of Chinese food.

The best Chinese food I've ever had! We always get takeout, and it's usually ready in 20 minutes after we order. I highly recommend the Kung pao chicken (spicy), Szechuan beef (spicy) , chicken fried rice, and the Shanghai style pork dumplings

This place was Chiam for many decades. Used to be in the tiny shopping area on the corner of Cornell and Murray. Roughly where The Haven coffee shop is now. They moved to their current location next to the foreign auto repair shop after they tore that row of businesses down. Several years ago Hometown Taste took over the location. The food is still about the same and the bar is mostly unchanged. There are better Chinese restaurants in the area and Hometown is more American Chinese than actual Chinese. That's not to say that there is anything wrong with the food here. Just like when it was Chiam, it's tasty food at a reasonable price, especially if you go with a special. Portions are generous and the staff is very friendly and very attentive. Ample seating and I've never seen either location come anything close to SRO. No reservations needed for sure. Plenty of on-site parking and right on Cornell in the heart of Cedar Mill. I eat here several times a year, usually with a friend. Nothing not to like here hence the five star review.

It is easy to understand why Hometown Taste has received such a high rating. It is that good. I have been driving by the restaurant a few times, and I looked it up here and saw the many positive comments. With Super Bowl the next day, I wanted to go out and I love GOOD Chinese Food. This it it. My wife and I went to Hometown Taste and we enjoyed the food immensely. Good Taste Noodle is also quite good, but this is better. We started with an appetizer of Vegetable Egg Rolls. So good. I ordered the Sweet & Sour Chicken and it was so excellent. Very fresh. My wife had the Deep Fried Tofu Szechuan Style and she loved it. We also shared an order of the Vegetable Chow Mein and Vegetable Fried Rice. Both were also phenomenal. (she is vegetarian). We will be back to dine in or also take food home. It is now our #1 go to.

Taste of Sichuan was packed so we went here: what a pleasant surprise. It's generally a good idea to order the first thing listed on the menu. Here, under the seafood heading, is the ample boneless fish filet in hot spicy gravy: excellent! Ordered six other dishes which were at or above par. The only unanimous disappointment was the salt and pepper deep fried squid. No outer crisp and too chewy, a far cry from Eastside's Zien Hong. Service was prompt and uncharacteristically attentive for a Chinese restaurant. Parking was relatively easy. A winner of a place that probably isn't top of mind.

Took a friend and colleague here for dinner. The soup was outstanding (fish & pickled cabbage). The sizzling beef & mushroom entree was good, but the honey shrimp & walnut was just OK. Good service,

Another amazingly delicious meal here at Hometown taste. Sizzling black pepper beef and Mongolian beef are my favorites. It's so rare that I go to a place and I can't stop eating because the food is so delicious. Great service and THANK YOU for consistently awesome food!

Dine-in was not busy on a hot Wednesday evening. (The A/C works well!) They seem to have a robust take-out business. Grilled whole fish (4/5): This is a large shareable dish. The fish seems fried, which I prefer, so the tail bones were crispy and edible. The garlic version comes with a lot of veggies. (It's market price, but ours was $52) Chow beef haw fun (5/5): good balance of noodles, veg, and beef with good wok taste Sizzling fried soft tofu plate (5/5): tastes just as I wanted it to with a nice variety of mushrooms; delivered to the table literally sizzling! Steamed white rice is extra, which I'm not a fan of. Restaurant is clean; service is fine. I'll be back for my Cantonese favorites!

Ok...this place is a bit...well...a lot...dicey. BUT...good things come in strange packages...or something like that! This place actually has pretty good Chinese food. The best in town? No. But good...yes. So why five stars? It is the bar! The bar is a hidden gem -- and also hidden! It is a room in the heart of the restaurant. And it is awesome! Full menu available...and the staff is the best! Great drinks...good food...and great price! If you find yourself in the area stop by for a drink...and food is decent!!

Having celebrated Chinese New Year dinners for 14 years with my Chinese spouse across various Bay Area and local restaurants, I can confidently say this was our best celebration meal yet. Unlike the Bay Area, where CNY reservations are notoriously difficult to secure, local celebrations have typically been more relaxed. However, I'm grateful I made a reservation through Yelp this time - the restaurant was packed, and we would have faced a significant wait otherwise. The busy atmosphere did create some initial service chaos, and the full parking lot forced my husband to park a few blocks away. We ordered family style, as is traditional. As a vegetarian, I couldn't sample everything, but two dishes stood out remarkably: Vegetarian Chow Fun: The noodles were exceptional - not oily at all - with perfectly cooked broccoli Eggplant in Spicy Garlic Sauce: While this is my mother-in-law's regular order wherever we dine, this version was extraordinary. The eggplant was cooked to perfection, and the sauce burst with flavor The quality was so impressive that I'll definitely return even outside of Chinese New Year celebrations.

Open 365 days First time trying out another Chinese restaurant since "Taste of Sichuan" is closed due to kitchen fire. We ordered: Beef fried rice Garlic pork spare ribs (deep fried) String bean beef String bean with eggplant Broccoli and beef All the items that we ordered were very tasty and good. But portion sizes were not bountiful as most other Chinese restaurants. So you might have order another dish if you are sharing with a group. If you want fast service you will have to flag down the waiter and be ready to order. The restaurant has a hole in the wall feeling. But still clean and recently remodeled.

I'm not a Szechuan eater, but willing to explore. I ordered a few of my Cantonese favorites and they didn't disappoint! Fried rice had good level of seasoning, slight wok hei (smoky wok) flavor. Ordered Kung pao chicken, mild as I don't like tons of heat, the dish had flavorful sauce, not greasy and tasty with rice. Could have used a few more peanuts. But not a big deal. String beans were fresh, crisp, large succulent pieces and tasty. Plenty of eggplant too. Overall we're very pleased with all dishes. Service was good, nothing extra, and nothing to complain about. Good food, clean place, remodeled interior, attentive service. Pleasant lunch, we will be back!

We come here all the time! The service is amazing and the food is even better. I love the vibe of the whole place and I hope this helps anyone who's looking for some GREAT Asian food!!

We eat at Hometown Taste once every week or two. If you're looking for an exceptional culinary experience and fine dining, HT probably won't fit your expectations. If you're coming home from work or running errands, and want a quick, authentic, tasty meal in a place where they recognize and greet you as a return patron after a few visits, absolutely 5 stars.

We went there on the weekend for dinner. It's a good idea to make a reservation because sometimes they get very busy. Also we have to call in a day before to reserve the whole chicken otherwise it may not be available. The steamed chicken is our favorite. It's very flavorful and the ginger sauce that comes with it is so tasty that we can just eat that with rice. Other dishes in general are good. Their food is really close to home cooking than restaurant style. It does not have strong flavor but mild enough that we all enjoy them. They don't have a lot of choices in the menu. I wish there are more seafood options.

Not sure why the ratings are so low, but as a Chinese person who has been here with Chinese friends, I can say this place is 1000% legit. The grilled whole fish with garlic is my go-to, but honestly, everything I've tried has been solid. If you're looking for real Chinese food, this is it -- skip the Chinese-American options.

The food is excellent while the price is very reasonable! All dishes are full of authentic aroma. My favorite is the spicy chicken with beans.

This restaurant is a hidden gem. I've lived in this area for over a decade and never tried it previously when it was Chiam, but gave it a shot after it became Hometown Taste. I was pleasantly surprised and happy that there's a great Chinese food option nearby. The dan dan noodles are really good. It has a great nutty and sesame flavor with a nice spice, and the pork adds a nice umami element. We went during lunch and got the lunch portions for the Hometown Hot Chicken and the Beef Broccoli dishes. Both were good. The hot and sour soup was also tasty. I'm looking forward to trying more dishes from here. The service was really friendly as well.

My former 5-star rating had to be downgraded with our latest experience under the new owner. The former Chiam's has gotten a facelift, and new dining room furniture. it looks nice. It was clearly a owner-remodel, as there was gray paint on everything! Interestingly the menu changed. not for the good. they do not have the combo's any longer. The Mar Far chicken is gone, but can be ordered as a sweet and sour with no sauce. The Mongolian beef, normally a favorite, was too slimy, almost tasted like canned beef. This has been our go to favorite for years, now sadly, we are searching for a new westside favorite.

Three of us came here for the 1st time, hoping for a great experience. Unfortunately, we only had mediocre food and service. Two of our dishes, including one starter, came long after our other two enteees arrived. The greenbeans were overcooked, the conbination chowmein was boring, and the pepper salted squid wasn't flavorful and too chewy. We were disappointed.

First time I went here was amazing, the more I come back the quality of food and service keeps trending downwards. If was a family dinner so I didn't get a chance to take any pictures, but something that stood out to me was their honey walnut shrimp was lacking a lot of sauce. It was mostly just shrimp and batter.

Horrible service, horrible food. Have been here twice and hometown taste has shown consistency in food and service. Came with my family of 7, was immediate sat at a table with menus. We waited for approx 20 mins with no water, tea, or even talked to a server, my dad waved one down. The server approach our table and said "patience. What can i get you" was waiting for 20 min not patient enough..? There were 5 other smaller groups dining at this time, so not super busy. Food was mediocre, only two of the dishes were worth mentioning. The salt and pepper squid was soft, soggy and VERY bland. Honey walnut shrimp had barely any sauce. Do not get the fish. Was $45 and barely had any meat. We ordered 7 dishes and was still hungry after, small portions.

Food was mediocre, service was okay. I went with family and a few of us got sick with food poisoning from a variety of chicken, beef, and pork. I tested the takeout again next day to verify and had the same issue. My guess is cross-contamination of raw meats in the kitchen.

Service was good even though the place was packed. The waiter came by when he could. We order five dishes. Food was ok. Quantity was smaller than I expected. Our garlic spareribs were over cooked. The salt and pepper shrimp was doughy but had decent taste. Our combination chow mein had very little protein and veggies. Basically spaghetti noodles stir fired with soy sauce. Our other three dishes were ok. We ordered some soup dumplings and those were good. The place was full. Maybe we ordered the wrong things but for what we paid, the meal should have been better

I've heard this place has. Great bar. The food was better when it was chiam. I got the pepper salted squid. It was overcooked, and under breaded and under seasoned, with a small portion. Came home and added salt, pepper and msg, and air fried it. It wasn't a complete disaster. But not worth the 20 plus bucks. Also, you have to order rice or fried rice with it. White rice was 2 bucks. So I paid 3.50 for the fried rice. It was ok, kinda dry. I may try this place again, but I don't know And again, I've heard the bar serves stiff drinks, so know what you are going for

Great food, portions, and great prices. It's very close to my home so we go there often. Their sour fish soup is great, and all the staples like noodles, fried rice, meat and veggies are all delicious. Hard to go wrong with any dish here!

Shame on them! Food is expensive enough let alone when you treat yourself to dining out you shouldn't get robbed. This is the second time that I've ordered crab puffs with no puff in it. Just a fried wonton with a sprinkle of what should be a puff! The first time I thought I would give them the benefit of the doubt, but after the second time this has happened shame on them! Who would ever feel good about putting out a product with false advertisement and just plain rudeness. This used to be my favorite restaurant, but I will never go back there again. Shame shame on them.

The first time I got take-out from this place was maybe 25 years ago. It was called Chiam (CHInese AMerican) and was in a building that is no longer there. I ordered wonton soup and was puzzled by the ground meat in the soup, rather than the traditional BBQ pork. It was kind of like hamburger meat, and was something I'd never seen before since I came here from the east coast. It was weird, but I figured maybe it was a west coast thing. When the building they were in was demolished, the business moved into the old Tillamook restaurant around the corner on Cornell Rd. in Cedar Mill. Despite my better judgement, I tried it again. Had some OK meals, but there was always something wrong with the food. I stopped ordering from them after I got a Mongolian beef dish with onions that were so old the dish was rank. Over the years, I said to myself, "Maybe I should try them again," and "Maybe if I order the right thing it'll be OK," and randomly had some meals from them, but there were always dishes that were just off somehow. Some time in the last few years, they changed the business to Hometown Taste, and I tried it again. Same result. Some dishes were OK, but there was always something that was like "WTF?!?" Once again, against my better judgement I ordered some food from them just last week. It was terrible. The orange chicken tasted like it was made with old chicken. The BBQ pork was totally inedible, old, greasy and translucent looking, like it had been sitting around forever. It went straight into the trash. The fried rice smelled fishy, and I didn't order anything with seafood in it. So, to make a long story short, I tried and tried and tried to like this place, but last week's bad food was truly the last straw. Bye-bye, Chiam/Hometown Taste.

Sesame chicken and hot and sour soup. I placed an order to pick up. It was ready on time but the sesame chicken was inedible. It was dry, almost impossible to chew with no flavor and little sauce. This is an area with a large Asian population.No wonder the restaurant was empty. Their prices ($25 , chicken, rice, Soup & tip) was outrages. The soup was thin, over spiced and the worst I have ever had. I was expecting a decent dinner and was served something that was not even poor quality. Save your money and dine else where. No stars!

Picked up our lunch, drove several miles because it was good food. Order was short fried rice. Called them and after trying to explain the situation they agreed to make it good next time. Got off the phone to open food to see less food ( shrinkflation) for more money. The combo plate was overcooked. What is going on? Oh my so disappointing

My first time there. I ordered this Szechuan chicken with fried rice. Don't think I will return. Food was way too salty and tasted old.

My husband, my son (3y old) and I stopped in randomly as we were passing by the restaurant on the way home. Service was great the moment we walked in. I don't know why they don't have the greatest reviews. Everything was absolutely delicious! This is actually some of the best Chinese food I've had in a really long time. What we ordered Crab rangoons - Fresh, didn't taste like frozen ones that most restaurants serve. Green Onion Pancake - Well executed. Hefty portion and the dipping sounds was bomb. Dan Dan Noodles - MY FAVORITE. Sauce was perfection! Make sure you mix them up really well before hand. Highly recommend. Chicken and Broccoli- A very simple dish, but was just cooked at perfection. Chicken was tender, broccoli had a a great texture and everything was still very flavorful. Mapo Tofu - Highly Recommend! Very well balanced. Just the right amount of schezuan pepper corn. Very authentic flavors! Ambiance is very average, but the food speaks for itself!

I didn't know the chopped pepper chicken is look this, I thought is look like pork chopped.

Food is ok, But way over priced, portion is very small considering the price. Will not come back. Spare ribs have less than 10 piece of small ribs and half of the plate is potato and lotus root. Dry pot chicken is very small that costs $28. Be warned.

Tasty, well portioned food at a fair price. Came during lunch with a friend. Service was friendly, food came out quickly and was delish. Would recommend

We've been searching for a Chinese restaurant since Taste if Sichuan closed. So far, this is our fave!

The wait staff were very friendly and service was admirable. The food was very delicious. The wings and the Fried Rice were very good. And the beef ribs phenomenal. I can't say I have one complaint. The water was fresh and tasted delish, it was perfectly iced with a hint of lemon. Great place I highly recommend eating here! Yum!

Our new favorite Sichuan food on the west side. I still maintain that Sichuan Taste downtown is better, but my wife likes this one more. And the location is very convenient anyways so we frequent it. We have been there several times and it generally doesn't disappoint on usual staple Sichuan dishes. Some of the ones are not easy to make well, but they always do a good job. I won't call it amazing but it's solid, with generous portion as well. 4.5 stars.

love the hometown hot chicken! the server let us know it was not in fact, from chongqing, but a different city. very friendly staff and short wait times!

Amazing food! My daughter always wants rice only, and she wanted to eat all the chicken off the plate. The Jasmine Tea they serve is so good. The soup is great, and the atmosphere is very family friendly. Love this place.

It was shocking to have staff argue with" multiple customers" over the food quality. Another issue, when we are doing a group order, it's not unusual for each of the orders to come out at completely different times. That is poor management in the "kitchen". Quite frankly, some of us are ready to pay before someone in our group has been served. You dare not mention it without a hassle from the staff. Our group was told we could go somewhere else if we didn't like it. Unbelievable to be treated that way. We were polite when we mentioned it. Hometown Taste staff...remember, this works for a short time before customers decided its not worth it.

I ordered shrimp egg foo yung and Mongolian Beef. Bo the were excellent. The egg foo yung is like the egg foo yung I grew up with. The pancakes are crispy and served separately from the gravy. This is perfect way to keep the pancakes crispy. I highly recommend this restaurant. It's hard to find old school Chinese food.

Can't say enough about this place! We've been here at least a dozen times and it is consistently delicious. Food and service are always impeccable. Ambience is great, it's always very comfortable and you always feel welcome there. We are having some company visiting in a few days and I can't wait to bring them here!

Egg foo young was average at best. Egg drop soup was like warm. Food was ready on time.

Hometown Taste has become our favorite restaurant in Beaverton. Every dish we ordered was delicious. Service is excellent and very accommodating.

5/5 IF you are looking for AUTHENTIC Chinese food. I would categorize the previous Chiam as Americanized, and it feels Hometown Taste is far from Americanized. The noodles and fish dishes are delicious. The owners are very nice, but be prepared to wait a while. The customer service is not as bad as I expected haha, a solid 3.5/5. The food is so delicious, with the use of Szechuan peppercorns. If you're looking for that numbing spice, there are many dishes that are available. My family and I love this place truly.

Recent new ownership has changed the recipe on my favorite dishes. This is our third try since the ownership changed, and this time will be our last. It is with a heavy heart - Chiam has been our go to Chinese for the past decade. First, the egg rolls have been replaced with frozen rolls of some sort - mostly batter with some small amount of unidentifiable stuffing. So sad. Next, Mongolian Beef now has thin sliced beef and has lost the special flavor and texture the old chef achieved. It also seemed as if there was less meat, but that may have been because of all the onions. Lo mein was a total disappointment. Not sure what the overwhelming flavor was (ginger?) but it did NOT taste like lo mein. The noodles were over cooked and mushy - we ended up throwing out most of the dish. And, the biggest disappointment - I ordered Bok Choy and Chicken and received Napa cabbage and a small amount of what looked and tasted like boiled chicken. There was no taste - and if they are going to serve cabbage they should take the Bok Choy and chicken off the menu. The fried rice was decent - but because we ordered fried rice, they didn't give us white rice for the Mongolian beef and (supposed) Bok Choy and chicken. And no hot mustard - which the chicken dish desperately needed. Our family has lost a mainstay -- I'll keep my eyes on the reviews to see if the new owners bring back the old recipes, but until I read the food is back, we won't be. RIP Chiam.

Newly renovated space, very clean, friendly staff. Food is combination of Sichuan spicy cuisine and Shanghai cuisine. Pleasantly surprised that the juicy dumplings (Xiao Long Bao) are very authentic, kinda like the ones in Shanghai. Sweet and sour pork short ribs too. Definitely will come back for those two dishes.

It is a very good restaurant and the food is delicious. I like it very much and often go to there

Went with a lot of expectation; thought of Taste of Sichuan dish flavor. The lunch menu was a complete let down.