Warsugai

My dining partner wasn't thrilled by the food, but I thought this place was good. The honey garlic pepper shrimp was fantastic. Excellent portions. The almond chicken lacked flavor but we fixed it with some leftover sauce from our chicken and black truffle wontons appetizer. Service was fantastic as well as the atmosphere.

I loved the atmosphere and unique food! The sunlight was streaming in from the west facing windows making the restaurant vibrant. We tried their tasting menu which had a great selection from their menu! My favorites were the Kampong Shrimp that was seasoned in wildflower honey and the sizzling ribeye bulgogi with carmelized sweet onions. The cabbage and cauliflower dishes were wonderful and different preparations! My Chungking Express cocktail was a spicy, unique and beautiful! I appreciate creative food and cocktail menus. We will definitely return.

Lovely atmosphere, good service, food arrived as it was ready so dining family style with a group. Potstickers and wontons appetizers we all enjoyed. The Crispy potato's were the favorite dish. I wouldn't order again: the Crab Rangoon or the Almond Fried Chicken. Bulgogi Beef was good. Beverages, The Namesake was our favorite drink. Photos show partially consumed plates.

AMAZING FOOD! I had the most lovely dining experience here! Kind staff, FAST service. My favorite part was the Non-Alcoholic Mango Cart- this is definitely one to try! The food was so fresh and delicious. I love the atmosphere and attentiveness of the staff. Would highly recommend this restaurant for someone looking to try something new!

We popped in here a few weeks ago before the Portland lights bike event. Man we had fun— we wished we had more time for a full meal. This place just opened up and the food and atmosphere are great. It was one of their first nights so we got to chat with the owner quite a bit who told us all about the vision of the restaurant. Can’t wait to come back! The appetizer and drinks we got were delicious.

Price: $$$$ I recently had the pleasure of dining at Warsugai Chinese Restaurant, and I must say it was a delightful experience. The almond chicken was a true standout, perfectly blending flavors and textures. The crab rangoons exceeded expectations with real crab, making them a must-try for seafood enthusiasts. The cabbage and sausage dish showcased a commendable combination of freshness and savory goodness. The overall culinary journey left a positive impression, earning Warsugai a solid 4 out of 5 stars. While the flavors were on point and the dishes well-executed, there is always room for improvement. Perhaps a touch of refinement in certain areas could elevate the dining experience further. Nonetheless, I highly recommend Warsugai for those seeking a satisfying Chinese dining experience with a menu that boasts both traditional and inventive dishes. I look forward to returning to Warsugai for another round of culinary exploration and flavorful discoveries.

Can’t say enough about the AMAZING FOOD!! A friend and I had four dishes and two appetizers… and literally finished everything!! Try the Warsugai (of course), kampong shrimp, wontons and crab rangoons. Love how they are reminiscent of old school dishes I grew up on but has a modern twist and its own unique flavors. And so far I’ve only talked about the food… so consider the service, the drinks and decor extra bonuses!! I took some to go and I’m coming back with the whole fam!!!

I love the atmosphere! Very open and roomy! Exceptionally good service! Very friendly and helpful server! Good variety of small plates options. Very tasty food!

Food was excellent! My first time walking up to the doors to the restaurant my eyes went straight to the bar and this beautiful colorful bar that has the best vibe with a neons on the wall with a up right grass installation. Looks very cool and fun! The vibe is in point! And the best part! It's also an open kitchen. I love to see these fine cooks and chefs doing what they do best. MAKE DELICIOUS FOOD!!! Cheers to you chef! Great new restaurant in SE Portland that everyone should try out!

My friend always says she trusts my restaurant picks, and this place was yet another winner. The building itself is unique, and we were lucky to snag one of the few parking spots out front. It was a hot day, so we opted for indoor seating, but they have a lovely outdoor patio as well. The only thing to note is that the patio is right off a busy road, so it might get noisy during peak hours. We were a group of five, so we decided to do family-style dining to try a wider variety of dishes. We started with the Crab Rangoons, Krokke, and Crispy Potatoes. The Crispy Potatoes had a good flavor, but they were a bit hard to eat due to being cut very thin. The clear winner of the appetizers was the Krokke. They were like Arancini, but with a much more moist and flavorful filling. For our main course, we shared the Dungeness Crab Noodles. This dish sparked some friendly debate at our table. I personally enjoyed it, but found the generous amount of dill on top a bit overpowering for an Asian-inspired dish. As my husband said, "a little dill goes a long way." However, my friend completely disagreed and loved the strong dill flavor. Overall, we had a fantastic experience. The service was friendly and attentive, the cocktails were delicious, and the food (with the exception of the slightly over-zealous dill on the crab noodles) was excellent. The ambience was also great, and we'll definitely be back to try more dishes!

Beautiful dining setting ~ tall viewing windows, spacious layout with comfortable seating, lounge corner, chic decor. Service was subdued & solemn. Not much excitement about the menu besides 'it is all good'. Needs some pep in the sell & service. Food ~ pricey, pricey. Mapo Tofu, a burnt smokey flavor not customary to traditional taste. Crab Rangoons, real crab maybe but at $5 a bite the sauce needs to be more than the typical sweet chili. Kampong Shrimp was good but again pricey. Service was the weakest link when asking for this price point. Loved the vibe & drinks.

I really do not understand the 5 star reviews.... We went to this restaurant after seeing an Instagram ad. The vibe inside was a bit confusing and kind of bland. We got there before the rest of our party and ordered two cocktails off the menu, and despite the restaurant being relatively quiet, it still tool 15 minutes for the cocktails to arrive. Once the rest of our party arrived we ordered the Pupu dinner and the server said it would be 8 dishes. For $65 each. Truffle wontons and the crab long rangoons were probably the best thing we had in the appetizers. The "crispy" tofu had good flavor but the tofu was soggy. Crispy potatoes were thin potato sticks with some seasoning. It wasn't bad but texture and flavor felt like a plate of crushed potato chips. Their signature Warsugai almond chicken was SO bland. Even though it came in gravy there was no flavor in any of the dish. The Kampong shrimp had good flavor but the shrimp tasted frozen. We had to ask multiple times for clean plates, service was not organized, second round of cocktails took same amount of time to arrive. Based on how unorganized everything felt we were surprised this restaurant had been open since January...we thought it was opening week. Overall we paid $100 each for the Pupu dinner and 2 drinks. If the food had been enjoyable we wouldn't have cared, but instead, we walked away disappointed. If you are craving Chinese food look elsewhere

Such an amazing dinner and cocktails! We got the namesake (phenomenal cocktail) and a version of the Chungking express. For dinner we got the shoestring potatoes (wow, so good), the cauliflower (amazing flavor) and the pulled cabbage (so good). Our main entree was the Warsugi almond chicken. I would come back weekly for this amazing dish. Nice work! Highly recommend!

This restaurant opened January 30, 2024 in the former Taqueria Nueve building. Everything was delicious! We started with the "Chicken And Oregon Black Truffle Wontons" appetizer, and two entrees: the house namesake "Warsugai Almond Fried Chicken"- with roasted almonds, iceberg lettuce, almond gravy and "Sizzling Ribeye Bulgogi" with tender slices of ribeye steak, onion, sesame seeds and pickled mustard greens. Highly recommend!

The food here is delicious! I'm glad I went with friends so we could try several items. The menu is not extensive, but everything on it sounds wonderful! Located in the prior Taqueria Nueve space, they kept the same layout. Yay! The bar has comfy seats and is a perfect place to sit if you come alone or with a friend. Along both walls are table and there is even a small, cozy area by the fireplace with a comfy couch and chairs. Now to the food! The crab rangoons are a must! Typically I avoid them as I don't care for imitation crab. No worries, Warsugai makes theirs with fresh Dungeness crab and they are fabulous! They are rolled into spring rolls, cut diagonally, and served with sauce. We devoured them. The pork pot stickers are another must have item. Made with their own handmade dough, they are larger than most, and have a delicious pork, scallion and ginger filling. One dining alone could make a meal out of these. For mains, we shared the Katsu chicken, beef short ribs and the cabbage dish along with three sides of rice. It was more than enough for three very hungry people! The chicken cutlet was perfectly cooked, the outer breading so crisp and flavorful, the meat juicy. They elevated the dish with sliced almonds in the top. I will go back anytime I'm craving a satisfying chicken dish. The boneless beef short ribs were sliced thin and stir fried with lots of black peppe, basil and bean sprouts. It is served in cast iron and arrives sizzling hot. Another winner! We were going to order the crispy shrimp with honey, which sounded delicious, but figured we should include veggies in our spread. We opted for the cabbage sautéed with lots of sliced chili pepper and peppercorns and it was a great accompaniment to our protein choices. Service was friendly and anytime the waitress didn't know the answer to our questions, which were in regards to their signature cocktails, she asked the bartender. Our group tried the Lychee Martini, a local craft beer, a standard Cosmo (me!) and then all enjoyed a glass of Columbia Valley Cab. This is a new restaurant from Chef Kyo Koo of the previous Danwei Canting. He hits it out of the ballpark again! He came over several times to see if we were enjoying our meal. Yes! We loved it! I would recommend going now before people discover it! They are open Wednesday-Sunday and you can walk right in and get a table. Saturday night is the most crowded, but I love the ambiance with more people. Parking is on street - either Ne Sandy right out front - or the side streets. You may have to drive around or park a few blocks away. We were there recently on a Thursday night and parked right out front which is convenient and avoids parking near some of the tents in the area. They do have a teeny, tiny parking lot but it only has one regular space and one handicapped spot. My only advice - and it's minimal - is reprint the menus on white paper. The menu is go,d writing in black paper, with touches of red, and while the co,ours are great for the vibe, it's really hard to read. Everyone, not just this old gal, was using their flashlight app to read it. Same with the menu on their website - you have to enlarge it to see the descriptions because it's the same colors. Their cocktail menu is printed on white paper and easily read by everyone. Look forward to going back to try the shrimp and enjoy more of everything!

Can't think of a more hyped spot than this one right now. The inside is modern and open with a big bar stocked full of unique liqours/liquers. Too bad we went in for lunch, eventhough I'm sure it's 5PM somewhere. We started off with some Crab Langoons and Chicken Truffle Wontons. The Crab Langoons were AMAZING. Real crab through and through the spring roll. There were only two but we're more than happy with what we got. Wouldn't complain if we got more though. Freshly fried, light, and crispy. Consider us appetized. The Wontons, on the other hand, didn't slap as hard. The truffle flavor could be stronger and the vinegar sauce was a bit too overpowering for me. Great portion and the filling was very juicy though. You can tell that they make them fresh. During lunch, they serve their entreés as a complete dish with rice and side of sauteed cabbage. rather than shareable plates for the table. We got the Warsugai which was a tender fried chicken with almond. Very unique but sadly bland. Some citrus and salt would have helped this dish a bit. In contrast, the Kampong Shrimp was fire. Literally haven't had shrimps this good and fresh in a loooong time. The shrimps were so meat. The batter crunchy, sopping up all the wonderful sauce which I proceed to put on everything. 10/10 you should get this. Eventhough some of dishes were a miss, we still had a really good dining experience. Love the unique twists to classic Chinese dishes, making for a fun meal. Portion was also great. Service was friendly. Would love to come back and try their other dishes, as well as their fun-sounding cocktails.

Delicious food packed with flavor, gorgeous atmosphere inside and out, amazing music, super attentive staff. A must go to place if you're anywhere in Portland. I went here on a date night and had an amazing experience!! Highly recommend.

I was a little disappointed because of all the rave reviews. We tried a decent amount of dishes and none of them really tasted like much. The service was slow but friendly. --Wontons: fine, but unremarkable. Needed something --crispy tofu: probably one of the better things we tried all night --yu choy: greasy, bland, flavorless --cauliflower: slightly undercooked, a little greasy, slightly more flavor than the yu choy --Mapo tofu: literally tasted like nothing?? Mapo tofu is supposed to be very flavorful and spicy. This version was incredibly bland and had neither spice nor flavor. It was basically plain, unseasoned chunks of tofu in a thick brown broth that looked tasty but basically just tasted like low sodium veggie stock. Disappointing --warsugai chicken: I didn't try this, but the others at my table said it was good Overall a big letdown (especially for the price!) go somewhere else unless you like tasteless food.

Okay when looking at the photos of this food I was sure it was going to be amazing . I mean it's an Asian fusion menu of sorts what could go wrong? Unfortunately everything I ordered was terrible . I got Mapo Tofu which is so simple and basic how could anyone mess this up ? It was cooked in some weird gravy pastey sauce that could have been a packet of Au ju and cornstarch blended . It didn't even come close to any Mapo Tofu dish I have ever had . Next was those potatoes, bleh ! They don't have an identity , they are not French fries or pomme frites, I have no idea what they were going for but the potato was ruined here. The added small weird sauce or relish (I couldn't tell) over the top also a flavor fail . I won't be returning until I see better reviews on these dishes .

Service was 5 stars. The person waiting our table was friendly and good at their job. Ambiance is 5 stars. The design of the space and decor is *chefs kiss The food.... Meh. Really left something to be desired to be honest. I liked the wontons the best. The Crispy Ota Tofu and Pork Coppa didn't have much flavor. We ended up asking for sides of garlic chilli to make it a bit better. They sell mini cocktails but we ordered a regular sized one that came out in tiny glasses. Can't imagine what size the minis are. $15 dollars for a small cocktail is frustrating haha. Hope they dial it in!

I was also really excited to try this place based on all the rave reviews and the menu. Unfortunately my partner and I were left dumbfounded as to how these 5 star reviews came to be. First off, we were super cold during the whole dinner, a lot of diners in the restaurant were wearing their puffy jackets such as myself. We had a rezy for 7 and we had to wait for a table (nbd) but we also had to wait more than while for both drinks and food to arrive. We finally had our meal around 8:30 and were ready to bounce ASAP due to the cold and the super slow service. Regarding the food, I chose this spot because I was really craving Chinese food. If you're looking for good or decent Chinese, I wouldn't recommend this spot. I love both traditional and American Chinese food, and I didn't find the food here to be a decent variation of either types. Personally, I found the almond chicken to be super bland and with a thick, clear sauce that did not taste remotely familiar or appetizing. We also ordered the mapo tofu and yu choy--both were uninteresting, not something I'd recommend or order again. I had great hopes for another Chinese spot in Portland (we def need more!) but this really wasn't what I had in mind. Next time we'll probably stick with Hengrys or Kanji.

Simply put, nothing was amazing. Wontons were bland (didn't taste truffle at all) and the sauce just tasted like vinegar. Shrimp were crispy and cooked well but again, flavor was whatever. Some bites were so peppery it was off putting. Other bites were pretty dang good. The bulgogi was definitely the best dish, but nothing outstanding. Beef was tender, but the dish was like 60% onion. Ambiance was not amazing. great decor but dead inside. Service was fine. Wanted to like it more!

The food was generally "just ok" and there isn't anything I'd come back for. We tried dishes such as the tofu, cabbage, wontons, crab rangoon, fried potatoes, bulgogi, cucumbers, and fried chicken. Their namesake chicken dish left us a bit confused as it was quite bland and an unexpected combination. I was excited to try this place based on social media hype, however, was underwhelmed with the food. The service was lacking. They messed up our group reservation (they reserved the table for the wrong time) and were not very polite about it when the issue was on their end and the comments made to us felt very accusatory. Later on they said the "owner" made a mistake after we showed them proof but also claimed that they called us, however, we did not receive a call. The restaurant was maybe a quarter full and I thought the table was ready for us after they re-set it up so I sat down. They asked me to get up and to sit at the bar until my party arrived. I got up and literally took 2-3 steps to sit at the bar for a couple of minutes. That's a strange "policy" that was unnecessarily forced at that moment, especially after the initial encounter. There was a lack of hospitality from one of the employees specifically. Our waitress later on was friendly.

Eager to celebrate the Chinese New Year, my friend and I were craving Chinese food and decided to give Warsugai a try. I'm glad we did! The restaurant is lovely with mint tiles surrounding the bar, a waving kitty on the wall, and plants around the perimeter. The door was opened for us as we entered, and we were seated quickly. Since we wanted to be adventurous and try multiple items on the menu, my friend and I decided to order the Pu Pu Platter. Not really a platter though, our food came out individually and took up the majority of our table. Ours came with the Silken Ota Tofu, Noble House Pork Potstickers, Dungeness Crab Long Rangoon, BBQ Pork Coppa, Sizzling Black Pepper Beef Short Ribs, Taishan Cauliflower, and Warsugai. Everything was flavorful and delicious, so it was hard to pick favorite items. Although I'm not usually a fan of tofu, I enjoyed the differing textures of the soft tofu and crispy potato and scallions. The crab rangoon was amazing! No imitation crab here...Fresh crab rolled up in a spring roll fashion and served with a chili sauce. Yum! We also enjoyed the bbq pork coppa which came with a dollop of mustard which complimented the pork nicely. Finally, the Warsugai itself was delicious. Lightly fried chicken which was not overly heavy or greasy topped with almond gravy and almond slivers on a bed of shredded lettuce. So good! Your server will check you out at your table which is convenient, but also a little awkward since he or she will be in front of you when the machine prompts for a tip and a rating of your meal and service. This was not a deterrent since everything was wonderful. Hoping they will add a dessert item or two to the menu someday. We loved our experience at Warsugai and look forward to elevated Chinese food again soon!

I saw that this restaurant opened up recently and decided to give it a try. So glad I did! The ambiance and the service was great! The drinks were superb. The food was also super good. We got the potstickers, the rangoons, the wontons, the cabbage, and the cauliflower. The rangoons and the cabbage were probably our favorites. If I am being super picky, some of the food was slightly over salted, but overall the food was very well done and flavorful!

Excellent and attentive service without being annoying. We didn't have a reservation but got a table, and they even fast-tracked our order since we were on a bit of a time crunch. The two dishes we had -- the signature almond chicken and the shrimp entree -- were unlike anything we've had before, in a good way. The almond sauce was slightly sweet and complimented the beautifully fried and tender chicken. The shrimp were large and flavorful. We also had the spicy cucumbers, which were a good foil for the other flavors. Portion size is large, so we ended up taking some home. Overall a very different and delicious spot.

Food was blah with every dish we had and we tried 6! Note- the wheat icon next to dishes does not mean GF. Unfortunately it was our first time and will be our last. Ambience and service was great.

Great food!! Order Kampong Shrimp and Chicken & Oregon Truffle Wontons!!! A great spot to go before heading out to dance!

Went in to get dinner the other night with my family! The ambiance was welcoming, along with the staff. We started off with some of their specialty cocktails, and boy were they good. The server was super sweet and guided us through the menu, and helped us decide which of the dishes we wanted. It was family style, which we LOVED!!! She described each dish so well and timed out all the courses for us, so there was no haste. The kids loved it and want to come back! Definitely recommend the crab Rangoons and the Pork Coppa!!!

It's open! We tried their version of everyone's favorite crab Rangoon but, with fresh crab and crème fraiche instead of cream cheese. Delicious! Stuffed with crab in the crispy wrapper. Nice light dipping sauce with a kick. We will be back to try more bites, the menu looks great.

Delicious food, awesome atmosphere, and the people are super. We had a birthday and were like "hey you mind if we bring a cake in here" and they were so like "oh of course" and then brought us a cake knife, plates, and some glasses of champagne.

Love love LOVE this new spot that took over the old Taqueria Nueve space. We had a large party and ordered almost everything on the menu. All insanely delicious and fresh and accommodated our friends GF allergy too (she could eat nearly everything we ordered!). Top favorites - Ota Tofu, almond fried chicken, cucumber salad and the shrimp. But truly it was all so so good. The staff was incredibly kind too.

The food was FANTASTIC!! I love the concept... dishes that I grew up but with chef Koo's own masterful and mouth watering touch!! I don't think Chef brags enough about the fact that he won an episode of "CHOPPED"... but it is duly apparent when you see and taste what he creates with his own vision and ingredients. I had six dishes with a friend (haha) and finished them all... so it's hard to recommend one. Warsugai is obvious since the restaurant is named after it. But you'll also love and possibly be surprised by the kampong shrimp, sausage and cabbage and you gotta try the crab rangoons. I've literally never had crab rangoons this good. They're not the standard "imitation crab and cream cheese" (which we all enjoy)... these are filled with a good amount of real crab and maaaaaan... so delicious!! The ambiance and decor are just an added bonus. Appropriate for both casual hang out with friends or romantic night out with someone special!!

Ate there last night. Excellent food for sure. We had the black pepper beef short ribs, cabbage and tofu. Tofu was good; beef and cabbage excellent-I'd order those again in a heartbeat! Service was 100% spot on. Super glad we went and will be visiting again soon!

Delicious Food! I have been waiting for over two decades to find WarSuGai in Portland and will certainly be back soon.

WOW, Warsugai definitely lived up to the reviews it's gotten so far. We had the Pot Stickers and Crab Rangoon for appetizers, the Cauliflower and Beef Short Ribs and Shrimp for main courses. Each dish was fabulous and we drank the Pinot Gris which was only $9 for a glass! It's usually a minimum of $13. Highly recommended! Do yourself a favor!

Get here before reservations are required. The Crab Rangoon, Warsugsi Chicken and chopped cabbage are superb as are the cocktails.