Dive into cozy Taiwanese noodle soups and bao in a charming nook, where every bite—from the savory broth to the tasty desserts—feels like a warm embrace.
"Nestled between a nail salon and a convenience store, Sellwood’s small and quaint Wei Wei serves thick, hand-pulled noodles and tender braised beef in a brooding, savory broth. Pickled mustard greens add a touch of lovely acidity, which keeps the dish balanced. The result is a super savory, ultra-satisfying bowl that is not to be missed." - Rebecca Roland, Nick Woo, Brooke Jackson-Glidden
"Nestled between a nail salon and a convenience store, Sellwood’s small and quaint Wei Wei serves thick, hand-pulled noodles and tender braised beef in a brooding, savory broth. Pickled mustard greens add a touch of lovely acidity, which keeps the dish balanced. The result is a super savory, ultra-satisfying bowl that is not to be missed." - Nick Woo, Brooke Jackson-Glidden
"The neighborhood was understandably upset when Wei Wei briefly shuttered in 2018, but the noodle house reopened, serving its hangover-curing noodle soup out of the laid back, cheery cafe space. Aside from the savory, rich noodle bowls that define the Taiwanese spot, the restaurant also serves pan-fried bao and sides like soy-marinated eggs and sauteed cauliflower with garlic." - Alex Frane, Janey Wong
"A cheery Taiwanese cafe in the heart of the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood, Wei Wei has attracted loyal devotees for years with bowls of steamy beef noodle soup. But for picnicking purposes, a few orders of bao, folded over slabs of saucy braised beef or pork belly, will do the trick. Cold noodle salad, colorful with julienned veggies, also travels well. Wei Wei is a mere three blocks from the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, with plenty of park benches and spots for a well-placed blanket. Wei Wei is open for dine-in and takeout." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden
"Wei Wei, Sellwood’s one-stop shop for supremely savory, relief-for-any-hangover beef noodle soup, will reopen with a new owner next month. Earlier this year, one of Portland’s best (and only) Taiwanese cafes closed, causing an outpouring of grief for the restaurant. Now, a longtime customer and friend has taken over, leaving the menu and space almost completely the same. The restaurant is currently undergoing a cleaning process, but doors should reopen by November 14. Wei Wei opened in 2015 in a SE 13th strip mall, where it quickly turned heads for dishes like cold noodles and pork belly bao. It accrued praise from local critics and attracted crowds of loyal devotees. The restaurant announced its closure in August, shutting its doors in early September. “We’ve had an incredible run in Sellwood and have cherished the many friends we’ve made and the community we have been a part of,” the post reads. “Thank you all for your support and kind words over the past two-and-a-half years.” Time will tell if the restaurant’s dishes hold up under new ownership." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden
