Skip to main contentThe most exciting dinner show in the Portland area is at a tiny Chinese-owned Korean joint on a dull street on the edge of downtown Beaverton. Duck inside the faintly marked door—it's the one next to the hair salon—and grab a seat across from the kitchen. Inside, Frank Wong and his crew fling woks, tongs and knives around with impressive speed. There is noise, steam and occasional bursts of flame. Du Kuh Bee is the only restaurant we know of where you can watch the cooks stretching noodles by hand, pulling strings of dough into fine, chewy strands with a spin and a snap. These are turned, through a chaotic alchemy involving pepper, oil and a lot of clanging, into the best plate of pasta you've ever eaten; try it with squid. While the noodles have attracted the attention of Portland foodies, Du Kuh Bee also offers excellent soups, veggies and Korean barbecue.
Order this: The best bok choy you've ever eaten. It's tender, smoky and supremely satisfying.
Best deal: A pile of chewy dumplings ($4).
I'll pass: No Hite for me, thanks.
WWeek 2015