Foodie Paradise - Asian Cuisine

The Pacific Northwest is a wonderland for those of us who love Asian food.  From Portland to Seattle to Vancouver, BC - we have the best of the best if you know where to go.  I am no expert, but I'm an adventurous eater, have my ear to the ground and try new places just about every week.  Our area literally has every type of Asian cuisine you could want - Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Taiwanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Indonesian, Laotian, Cambodian, Nepalese, Indian and Philipino.  You name it!

I am a huge fan of Asian cuisine.  My boyfriend is equally, if not more, adventurous than me and has spent a lot of time in Asia.  So we try many things!  He has lived in Japan for almost 4 years and has opened my eyes to the complexity of Japanese cuisine. I implore you to explore our area and try these different delights.  You will experience flavors you didn't even know existed.  Here are some highlights of the last year:

 Korean  - Revel (street food style), Korean Tofu House,

Kimchi Bistro, Joule (french fusion)

Bi Bim Bap - Albacore Tuna, Fennel Kimchi & Escarole (Revel)

Sushi - Shiki, Kappo Tamura, Mashiko, Maneki, Bamboo (Portland)

Nigiri Assortment (Kappo Tamura)

Tempura'd Lobster Tails - Part of Omakase Dinner (Shiki)

Flight of Salmon Nigiri - Coho, Sockeye, King, 

Tasmanian Trout (Bamboo - Portland)

Taiwanese - Facing East, Henry's Taiwan, Chiang's Gourmet, Fu Man Dumpling House

Taiwanese Pork Burger (Facing East)

Japanese Shabu Shabu - Shabu Chic, Seven Star Pepper

Shabu Shabu - Sukiyaki Broth, Rib-Eye Steak, Veggies, 

Chicken Dumplings w/Goma & Ponzu Sauce (Shabu Chic)

Japanese Udon - U:don Japanese Noodle Station, Tsukushinbo, Maneki

On-tama Udon - Dashi-Shoyu Sauce, Hot Spring Egg, 

Sliced Green Onion & Fresh Ginger (U:don)

Japanese Hot Dog - Japadog, Gourmet Dog Japon, Tokyo Dog

Okonomi (mayo and topped with bonito flakes) & 

Negimiso (miso sauce, green onions & cabbage) (Japadog - Vancouver)

Japanese Ramen - Kintaro, Kaname, Aloha Ramen, 

Kukai Ramen & Izakaya (tonkotsu shio), 4649 Yoroshiku (shio)

Miso Ramen (Aloha Ramen)

Miso Tonkotsu Ramen (Kaname)

Miso Ramen (Kintaro Ramen - Vancouver)

Spicy Miso Ramen - Rich Broth, Fatty Pork, Egg (Kintaro Ramen - Vancouver)

For a full list of my favorite joints, click on my page "Favorite Restaurants." I am always looking for new spots, so if you have something to add to my list, please leave a comment!