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Maine, United States Food Guide: 10 Asian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Portland
Discover Restaurants offering the best Asian food in Portland, Maine, United States. From ornate mansions to ocean views, this charming city - the largest in Maine - will enchant you. Saunter down the brick sidewalks and cobblestone streets of the revitalized Old Port District, where you can browse through bookstores, explore craft shops and eat to your heart's content. Visit the Portland Head Light, which dates back to 1791, and is the oldest lighthouse still in continuous use in the U.S. The great poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is the city's native son, and you can visit his childhood home, the Wadsworth-Longfellow House. With kids in hand, enjoy the highly interactive Children's Museum of Maine. And then go next door to the calmer Portland Museum of Art, a small, but eclectic museum with Impressionist works, Maine landscapes by Homer and Wyeth and other collections. Land or sea is an option here, so if you're tired of the street life, take one of the popular scenic cruises or whale watches, or hop on a ferry to the islands in Casco Bay. At the end of the day, and without kids in hand, unwind and rest your tired feet at one of the city's brewpubs.
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10. Sebago Brewing Co
Overall Ratings
4 based on 566 reviews
Reviewed By christopherbO9687MP
Stopped by this brew pub restaurant after visiting the nearby Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum and before returning on a late afternoon Amtrak train. Despite our group having reservations, we were elate seated, and the food we order was late being delivered. We had to hastily repack everything to go to catch our ride to the train station, so most of our food was cold by the time we opened it up on the train. I gather the food is tasty when still served hot, but not a good experience overall.
9. Benkay Japanese Restaurant And Sushi Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 222 reviews
Reviewed By SSSNES
The menu has many options, some choices dependent on what is available in certain seasons. I had many raw items and were amazingly fresh.The service attentive, helpful and knowledgeable. The two bars are great and lots of space. The decor is light, modern, beautiful. I canât wait to go back.
8. Mi Sen Noodle Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 105 reviews
Have you ever finished a big bowl of noodle soup and wished you had more room in your stomach to try something else? Well here you can! Instead of one big bowl, you can try a variety of yummy noodle soups we have to offer.
Reviewed By RCS3rd
We had heard good things about Mi Sen and on an early Saturday evening when several restaurants still had not opened we decided to give it a try. It was frigid outside and walking into the warm restaurant was pleasing, despite the cold we did not mind the window seat. Several tables were taken when we arrived and more people were filing in as we departed. For this Saturday they had a special appetizer: Chormuang, An ancient and savory thai snack known to be rare and royal in Thailand. The name translates to âviolet bouquetâ from its flower shape and purple color from the butterfly pea flower. The evening fillings were: shrimp, chicken, peanut, onion, palm sugar and garlic. $6 for 3 It is absolutely a must, super delicious and very beautiful, almost too pretty to eat. Score 5*Other tastings: - Thai fries, buttercup squash battered with red curry seasoning served with 2 dipping sauces: red curry mayo and sweet chilli sauce. Sweet and delish. Score 4*- Pan Moh, 4 steamed rice crepes filled with pork and peanut, garnished with cilantro and crispy garlic. We were missing a dipping sauce and found a good pairing with the sweet chilli sauce that came with the fries. Score 3*- Pork Panang curry served over rice with steamed vegetables. Although the meat has the delicious sauce around it, this is not the typical saucy panang dish, and we greatly wished for more sauce to stir into the rice and coat the vegetables. The server told us that the way the dish is made we could not order more sauce by itself. We highlyrecommend that more sauce be incorporated! Score 3*- Beef Khao Soi, slow cooked beef in rich and creamy curry served over rice noodles, garnished with crispy noodle, red onion, scallions, cilantro and lime, with a side of pickled cabbage. The generous amount of meat was very tender and the sauce delicious. Score 4*The service was efficient, friendly and service minded. (* We rate the dishes we try on a scale from 1-5, 5 being outstanding.)
7. Saeng Thai House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 135 reviews
We sold our other restaurant and now only have one Saeng Thai House on 921 Congress St! Please come visit us and the same old crew!
Reviewed By marko18745
We veered off the interstate, drove through an industrial neighborhood, and found Saeng Thai House near the Greyhound Station. Parking challenging. Interior small and pleasant. Fresh spring roll very good. Ordered Drunken Noodle with chicken. Arrived quickly with supersaturated noodles. Very gooey. No snow peas as advertised on menu. Only two pieces of broccoli. Good spicing. No other diners the whole time we were there. Nice service. Probably wonât return.
6. Miyake
Overall Ratings
4 based on 321 reviews
Reviewed By johnhS1412DO
Had an outstanding culinary experience, while experience was a great value. I had the 4 course dinner menu which included Oysters, Demi Chirasi, Toro, and Uni (sea urchin) with sake, one of the freshest and beautifully prepared I hade. The service was outstanding, with each course wonderfully described. Others at the table had the Omakase which after seeing made me want to come back and try. While a wonderful Japanese dining experience, it was an outstanding meal for any cuisine.
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5. Pai Men Miyake
Overall Ratings
4 based on 238 reviews
Reviewed By WMSME
This is a friendly and pleasant place to eat. The menu (for lunch and I think dinner) lets you choose one item from each of two columns. My friend and I are not small eaters, but neither of us came close to finishing what we ordered, which in each case was two items.We very much enjoyed our meal. My friend was very happy with his curried ramen, but I found the carrot and daikon salad which he ordered (he let me taste) to be a bit bland. I had the pokedon, an bowl which looked small compared to my friend's soup, but turned out to be ample. There was quite a lot of tuna chunks and cucumber, and a great deal of seasoned rise underneath (mayonnaise-based?), and hint of spiciness. I also had the brussels sprouts, which have long been a favorite of mine here -- roasted and full flavored with a sauce which seems soy-based.I noticed sushi rolls being served to other diners, and they are about twice the size of what would normally be seen in a sushi place.I find myself wondering if it could become possible to get two smaller salads, instead of the one enormous one. Regardless, while this is more than I would usually spend for lunch, it is good value, especially if you are hungry.
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4. The Honey Paw
Overall Ratings
4 based on 236 reviews
Reviewed By Silverstreak46
Lots of craft brew and delicious cocktails but the highlight was the food. Really unusual but great tasting lobster toast. Incredible mushroom Tom khan soup and smoked lamb khan soi. The later has spoiled me for the khan soi that I love in McLean VA. We also had the fry bread with saamjang butter. It was ok but not in the same league as the others. For dessert, we had soft serve ice cream with carmelized honey, honeycomb and chocolate shell.
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3. BaoBao Dumpling House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 277 reviews
Reviewed By rlw2810
On recommendations from friends my husband and I went to BaoBao for my birthday. We ordered from the cold, hot and dumpling selections followed by a delectable dessert. We loved everything and canât wait to go back. I 100% recommend it. Fabulous food, fun decor and excellent service:)
2. Boda
Overall Ratings
4 based on 398 reviews
Reviewed By Randman59
Last minute decision to go there on a Saturday night and didnât have to wait too long to get in, but worth it. The people were very friendly, the food was pretty quick to come out. A very lively atmosphere. Chicken skewers, beef skewers, bike choy, Brussels spouts, bacon wrapped asparagus and dates were all fantastic.
1. The Green Elephant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 605 reviews
Asian-inspired cuisine made with love.
Reviewed By gleeglee
We are return visitors and last ate here in 2015. I can say that in 2019 the food is still just as great and delicious. The Panang Curry Vegetables and Tempeh is my favourite and the homemade lemonade. This restaurant is really popular so it's worth making a booking at peak times.
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