Zien Hong

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5314 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97213

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(503) 288-4743
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Do not go here for pho!!! The pho soup I ordered came with only broth, a couple of slices of meat, a lot of noodles, and nothing else. It was an insult to the vietnamese nationa...

Decent fried rice + wonton soup 8/31/2006

I was recommended this place by a coworker, who's worked in Asian restaurants for 20 years, she said it's the best. The dining room is small and unpretentious, service was quick and sufficient. Fried rice can be okay (if a little greasy and salty) and the won ton soup too (good clear broth, light, not to be mistaken for bland, sure the won tons are shriveled, but they're perfect). I tried the sizzling seafood platter, a little saucy for my taste and with imitation crabmeat, but ok. A good place if you're craving decent chinese food. more
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Deeeelicious 4/8/2006

Although parking there is somewhat of a nightmare on a crowded night, the food is absolutely worth the trouble. A definite must-have is the salt and pepper fried squid, fried fish in sweet and sour sauce, and anything that sizzles when it gets to your table. And, for big groups, there is a large room in the back of the restaurant. Pros: Inexpensive, Delicious food Cons: Parking!!! more
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A diamond in the rough 1/2/2006

Zein Hong may be easy to miss and hard to find a parking space for but its worth the trouble. When you enter you are seated promptly and your order is taken quickly. I have been going there after school since the second grade so ive gotten to really know the place. The food choices are excellent and the value is good for what you order. The Sweet and Sour shrimp and General Tso Chicken are a person favorite of fine Pros: Good Soup, Great Value Cons: Parking is bad, Bland Interior more
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The Gold Standard.... 8/12/2005

On of my Asian friends and her mom take me around to their favorite Asian restaurants in PDX occasionally (IMA WhiteGurl!) and Zien Hong was one of those fav places... I am pretty hooked on the Salt Peppered Squid (try ordering with the Vietnamese ""Dipping Sauce"" for a real treat!) and Chinese broccoli...I have never been dissapointed with any dish I've ordered there. While the atmosphere is not special...I'm always so damned impressed by the freshness of the dishes that I could give a flip about atmosphere. Come here to enjoy a fantastic value....authentic, fresh-as-hell food for super-duper reasonable prices....bring all yer buds! If you don't like their food you don't know doo-doo about authentic food..... more
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Voted Best in Portland 7/19/2005

Zien Hong is the standard against which other restaurants are to be measured. The five knock-out punches delivered by Zien Hong are : 1. Delicious food 2. Large servings 3. Modest prices 4. Open till midnight seven days a week 5. Plenty of room for kids or large parties. I've seen chefs from other restaurants eating a late dinner here, and I've seen the Chief of Police chowing down here. House special #5, Crispy shrimp pepper-salted, is a totally dependable pleaser. I have dined at Zien Hong well over a hundred times over the last twenty years, and have never had a bogus meal. more
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Try the fresh board 5/22/2005

the salt and pepper squid is the best in town. more
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cheap and OK 4/14/2005

I only had a few menu items, so I will need to go back to give a full review, but I want to comment specifically on the won ton soup. The broth is very watery and bland, and the dumplings were kinda shrivelled and not very plump looking. If it hadn't been a Monday, I would have skipped ZH completely and gon to Thien Hong up the street, which has far superior won ton. Another thing-Zien Hong's rice had a strange ""plasticky"" aroma. Eh. I will try the fried items another time, which others say are their specialty. Pros: open late, inexpensive, quick service Cons: bland broth, weird rice, not as good as TH more
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Don't order the wrong thing... 4/8/2004

This is a great place if you like the following dishes: *salt & pepper shrimp (loved the white/green onions that it comes with despite other viewers comments) *garlic green beens with pork/beef/chicken *asparagus with pork/beef chicken *hot & sour soup *General tso's chicken *mongolian beef *Chow fun noodles with pork/chicken/beef *chicken in spicy garlic sauce *bok choy with chicken All of the above dishes are excellent. The decor is blah. It can be crowded but service is f*a*s*t, and they are open til midnight. Pros: good value more
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Mixed 6/3/2003

The no shell crispy salt 'n pepper shrimp was very good, the accompanying onions and peppers were not. The walnut shrimp is probably the best in PDX. The garlic pea tips complement main entrees quite well. They also have Jack Fruit shakes, which is always a treat. Service was the usual with these types of restaurants: one visit to take the order, one to bring the food, one to bring the check, and one to collect - all without emotion. Pros: shrimp, jack fruit shake Cons: service more
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love this restaurant 1/19/2003

great food, always fresh veggies being prepared when you walk in (green beans being broken, etc) and always friendly staff. LOVE THE WONTON SOUP as well as the salt/pepper shrimp and garlic stringbeans!!! not usual that we stray from that combo when we eat there lately...reasonably priced and wonderful food...I LOVE IT!! Pros: food, chairs/seating, feng shui Cons: parking, artwork more
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Love the Bar 11/22/2002

Bars on the windows! Killer food all around. Love the salt-pepper items! Pros: Inexpensive, Fast Service, Consistent Cons: Parking, Small more
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This place rocks! 10/6/2002

I love this place... The food is always great and fresh. The Sauted green beans are to die for and the honey walnut shrimp is creamy and crunchy at the same time... truly a serious month treat. The price is right and they do have some nice wait staff. I would recommend a visit of your own, you won't be disappointed... Pros: cheap eats Cons: parking more
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Unique & Exotic Oriental Cuisine

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  • Come see why we have remained a favorite in Portland for over 25 years. Our kitchen puts a slight Vietnamese spin on standard Chinese offerings. We have a huge and varied menu, including tasty, spring rolls stuffed with bean thread noodles and cloud ear mushrooms, hot and sour shrimp soup with a lemongrass tang, and positively addictive deep-fried salt-and-pepper squid are favorites. Best bets also include General Tso's chicken and the chow fun--rice noodles stir-fried with crisp broccoli.

Editorial

  • In Short
    A hidden spot on Sandy's ""Pho restaurant Row,"" this slightly dark place is a favorite with Chinese families. The kitchen puts a slight Vietnamese spin on standard Chinese...

  • 7/11/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Sun: 11am-12am
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Central northeast Neighbors Incorporated, Rose City Park
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