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sits a true gem of culinary delight. BeWon
won me over on all counts. The flavor of its
creations, presentation and impeccable service
are all the reasons for return visits. Traditional
Japchae, an appetizer of cool glassy noodles
made from sweet potatoes, features a tantalizing
hint of red pepper spice. Koreans are famous for
their beef marinades, but Be Won’s recipe is a
patriotic tribute to the homeland. Galbi short
ribs arrive simmering in this concoction of
sesame, soy and garlic. Temper the spice with
rice to diminish the sweaty brow factor for this
and other dishes, particularly the Kimchee cab
bage pickled in flaming hot red pepper.
E-San Thai Cuisine •
2764 N.W. Thurman St.
hough not quite as common as Starbucks,
Thai restaurants have popped up all over
Portland. E-San leaves an indelible mark.
Their Pad Mamoung achieves a realm of fabu
lousness so remarkable, it compels me to stop
for a moment and savor its combination of
mango, peppers, onions, basil and chili sauce
stir-fried with chicken. The huge chunks of
fresh mango make this perhaps the best Thai
dish I’ve ever enjoyed. Move on to E-San’s beef
Satay, which again exceeds all expectations.
Reminiscent of Korean barbecue, you could
forgo the auxiliary peanut sauce and enjoy it
on its own, though that would be a bit unfair
to your taste buds. Pad Thai rice noodles, the
standard-bearer of Thai cuisine, will impress
you—twice. Portions are so generous, you’ll be
eating half your order the next day for lunch.
Tibet Kitchen • 103 N.W. 21st Ave.
n the mood for some good yak? You’ll find
it at Tibet Kitchen, where the dumplings
feature large meatballs of Washington state
yak meat wrapped in thick, tender shells.
Mixed with vegetables, onions, garlic, ginger
and cilantro, this unique delicacy leaves a
hint of honey on your palate. Featured appe
tizers include Lephing, a mung bean cake
that has the consistency of a taut flan drizzled
with a slightly sour and full, rich flavor of
spicy soy vinegar, garlic, chili and chives.
Phing Alla is a hand-rolled Tibetan crepe
filled with bean thread, vegetables and shi
itake mushrooms similar to Southeast Asian
salad rolls. Don’t miss the house blend herb
tea—a magnificent mixture of cloves, ginger,
cinnamon and cardamom.
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