Located in the Orenco Station development in Hillsboro, Oregon, just west of Portland, Yuki Japanese Restaurant offers a great selection of fresh Japanese cuisine. Specializing in sushi and sake, the restaurant boasts of an extensive menu. The appetizers, lunch items, dinner items, drinks and desserts are so numerous and varied that deciding what to eat can be nearly impossible. As is characteristic of Japanese style food, expect extreme and beautiful presentations, especially among the sushi rolls. Dinner items can be a bit on the pricy side, so make sure someone else is treating.
A cozy and intimate atmosphere, an exquisite Italian food and wine affair, topped by an impeccable service, is what you can expect at a Cena Ristorante. The restaurant offers a top-notch fine dining experience, where you can relish on expert Chef Gabe Gabreski's take on the Italian cuisine which are prepared from locally sourced ingredients. The food served here is fresh, right from the daily-baked breads to hand-made pastas and the delectable sauces that complement the meal, without compromising on the original flavors. Paired with a selection of wine from its extensive wine list, you cannot ask for a better Italian meal. It's a must visit restaurant for every Italian food aficionados.
Dar Salam is one of the few eateries in the city to treat you to the delights of Iraqi cuisine, a much ignored aspect from the extensive Middle-Eastern palate. The restaurant is housed in a pretty little wooden building which seems fairly normal until you get to know that it is actually a cart (a rather large one at that) with the atmosphere of a restaurant and seating inside. The interiors with wooden roofs, bright walls and contrasting dark hues on the floor and seating add a comfortable vibe to the place. The hanging lanterns add a nice touch. The menu offers a great selection of typically Iraqi entrees and sides, and has the potential to invoke nostalgia among Iraqi immigrants. Middle-Eastern mainstays like hummus, shawarma and kabob also have a prominent presence on the menu. Stop by for delightfully different Middle-Eastern fare.
Mexican food stands are in abundance in Portland with every major street having at least one respectable option. But the city has some clear favorites when it comes to repeat value. The brightly colored food truck that sits on Southeast 102nd is decorated in a beach theme and is hard to miss. Choose from a varied choice of Mexican favorites, from the perpetually ordered tacos to the carnitas. Tortillas are made fresh when you order, and it's this commitment that has made Taqueria Los Arcos so popular. Burritos are another specialty which regular just can't seem to have enough of. Try the chicken burrito. The cart offers little covered seating area right out in the front or you can simply grab your food on the go.
Fancy a bite into tantalizing wood-fired oven baked pizzas? Then head to this modern pizzeria on Everett Street in Pearl District. The decor and the ambiance may reflect the upscale quality and trendiness of modern American restaurants, but its menu is deeply rooted in the culinary traditions of Italian street food , which the award winning chef Cathy Whims has mastered over the years. The menu features the archetypal Pizza Margherita, and other regular varieties like Mushroom and Salami Pizzas which are infused with original ingredients and flavors. The Fennel Sausage Pizza, served on thin crust bread and topped with Italian sauces is also worth trying. As for the drinks, you can go for the usual wines to complement your meal, or rely on the expert mixologist Ryan Magarian's well-crafted cocktails.
Offering a range of delightful dishes from Italy, Ava Gene's menu focuses on using the finest locally grown ingredients for its meals. It offers a special list of amari and grappa at its bar, in addition to a slew of Italian wines. Diners love the freshly made pastas, charcuterie and steaks served here, among several other authentic Northern Italian dishes that are part of its menu. The ambiance is casual and laid-back, and the beautiful lighting is a stand out feature of this eatery. With the help of local farmers and suppliers, Ava Gene's creates a menu with tasty Italian dishes and an equally impressive menu of wines and liquor.