Portland Restaurant Openings You May Have Missed

With the effects of the coronavirus pandemic still felt by the industry, this is a challenging time to open a new restaurant. However, chefs and restaurateurs are going ahead, opening new brick-and-mortars and food carts. Know of a new restaurant in town? Let us know via our tipline.

Chicha San Chen

What it is: Taiwan-founded bubble tea chain Chicha San Chen has opened its first Oregon location at Cedar Hills Crossing in Beaverton, serving freshly brewed tea drinks with toppings such as konjac and taro balls.
When it opened: September 6
Where it is: 3205 SW Cedar Hills Boulevard #8
Learn more: Chicha San Chen

1919

What it is: A Richmond neighborhood lounge in the former Sessionable space serving limoncello and Aperol spritzes alongside dishes including house-made minestrone soup and bruschetta.
When it opened: September 2
Where it is: 3588 SE Division Street
Learn more: 1919

Dodo Dumpling

What it is: This Northwest District restaurant makes steamed and pan-fried dumplings with fillings like Carlton Farms pork, Painted Hills beef, curry chicken, corn cheese, and miso mushroom veggie.
When it opened: September 1
Where it is: 1902 NW 24th Avenue
Learn more: Dodo Dumpling Is Coming to NW Portland

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar

What it is: An outpost of Japan-born conveyor belt sushi chain Kura Revolving Sushi Bar is now open at Beaverton Town Square.
When it opened: September 1
Where it is: 11703 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Learn more: Kura Revolving Sushi Bar

Le Petit Cafe NW

What it is: This daytime cafe in Slabtown serves bagel sandwiches, croissant sandwiches, baked goods from La Provence, coffee drinks, and fresh juices.
When it opened: August 28
Where it is: 2031 NW Front Avenue
Learn more: Le Petit Cafe PDX

Mémoire Cà Phê

What it is: Matta owner Richard Le, Portland Ca Phe owner Kim Dam, and HeyDay owner Lisa Nguyen have teamed up to open this Vietnamese American brunch spot with dishes like fried chicken on a pandan waffle, breakfast burritos with fish sauce bacon, and black sesame cinnamon rolls.
When it opened: August 24
Where it is: 1495 NE Alberta Street
Learn more: This New Vietnamese American Cafe Will Blend McDonald’s Breakfast With Pandan Waffles

Caseus Diem

What it is: This Division Street cheese shop sells cheese by the pound and serves customizable cheese boards with charcuterie.
When it opened: August 24
Where it is: 3320 SE Division Street
Learn more: A New Richmond Cheese Shop Will Carry 75 Types of Cheese

The Smokin’ Oak

What it is: A Central Texas-style barbecue cart serving Frito pie, Texas red chili, brisket sandwiches, and barbecue plates has opened at Cartside Food Carts.
When it opened: August 16
Where it is: 1825 N Williams Avenue
Learn more: The Smokin’ Oak