PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Dumpling Week celebrate its 10th year with more than 50 participating restaurant locations. From Feb. 4 through Feb. 10, many restaurants will feature their dumpling creations, some traditional, some with a twist in all dumpling forms, including empanadas, momos, pelmeni and more.
The culinary week started off as a collaboration between a small handful of restaurants but has since grown. During Dumpling Week, specials can be purchased for dining in, take-out or delivery through a variety of services. But note that every ordering service may differ by restaurant.
Boke Bowl
Address: 1028 SE Water Ave.
Dumpling Special: Sichuan Style spicy pork and shrimp wonton with fermented Chinese black beans, black vinegar and Boke chili crunch oil.
Farmhouse Kitchen
Addresses: 3354 SE Hawthorne Blvd. and 121 NW 9th Ave.
Order: Dine in
Dumpling Special: Zapp Zapp Wonton – Handmade Dumplings in spicy tom yum chili paste, organic chicken, shrimp, Chinese broccoli, lemongrass, kaffir lime and cilantro.
Gado Gado
Address: 1801 NE César E Chavez
Order: Dine in
Dumpling Special: Chicken and shrimp wonton soto with pickled gai choi, aromatic chili smaltz, crispy chicken skin, and chicken broth.
Kachka
Address: 960 SE 11th Ave.
Order: Dine in and take-out
Dumpling Special: Buffalo chicken pelmeni with blue cheese smetana and celery.
¿Por Qué No? Taqueria
Addresses: 3524 N Mississippi Avenue and 4635 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Order: Dine in and take-out
Dumpling Special: A crispy masa empanada filled with melty Queso Enchilado and roasted Jalapeño peppers. Served with a spicy serrano and tomatillo salsa, topped with crema and garnished with cilantro and pickled onions.
Shanghai's Best in Pine Street Market
Address: 126 SW 2nd Ave., Portland OR 97204 (Pine Street Market)
Order: Dine in, take-out and delivery
Dumpling Special: Pork Pan Fried Dumplings, Chicken Pan Fried Dumplings, Vegetarian Pan Fried Dumplings and Vegan Pan Fried Dumplings
The Houston Blacklight
Order: Dine in and take-out
Dumpling Special: Crispy Pork and Shrimp Wonton: Iberico ham, calabrian chili and parmesan.
XLB
Order: Dine in and take-out
Dumpling Special: Pork Rib Bao with pork rib braised in a black bean garlic sauce with sweet potato, shallots and parsley.
Ya Hala Restaurant
Order: Dine in and take-out
Dumpling Special: Three baked, spiced beef dumplings, wrapped in dough, served with a warm, tangy yogurt sauce, and drizzled with a garlic and mint pesto.