(503) 464-9222
1203 NW 23rd Ave
Portland,
OR
97210
45.5314
-122.6988
Neighborhoods: Northwest District, Neighbors West - Northwest
Bewon Korean Restaurant
What People Are Saying About Bewon Korean Restaurant
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Attractive, simple and spare decor draws a steady stream of diners to this underground restaurant on hip Northwest 23rd Avenue. Patrons--couples, mainly--revel in trying new tastes. Service rises to the occasion with aplomb. Waiters go out of their way to explain the highly refined menu. – – The Food – It's a feast of delicate proportions and vivid, authentic flavors. The most elevated experience comes through in a gracious, eight-course dinner that's more tantalizing than filling. Start with a thrilling pumpkin-rice porridge and a nori-speckled acorn…
11/05/09
cold food, weird smells....
by mmi79
I heard good things about this place before i went.....I love ethnic food, and have been to other korean restaurants before and really enjoyed it. My food came kind of cold and the portion was small.....For what it is it seems overpriced, i think they see themselves as a fancy restaurant and that's why they overcharge. It smelled funny in there too....Too bad. Maybe I'll give it another chance sometime.
07/28/09
Korean food for White People
by aleeka
First off, I'm white. Secondly, I LOVE ethnic food. PLEASE proprietors of ethnic food, don't dumb-down your cultural experience for white people. Give them a chance to rise up to meet your cuisine!
Secondly, the braised cod fish with radishes was one of the best I've ever tasted. Really it was delightful. Could have been a bit more spicy, but the overall freshness of the fish and flavor of the sauce were excellent. For the price, I expected enough servings for at least two AND a hearty banchan.
What was disappointing was there was a pathetic amount of banchan (all the little dishes of goodness!!) There wasn't enough variety, it was boring in flavor, and they CHARGE for them!! Banchan is usually included as part of the meal and is a huge part of a Korean dining experience! Charging for Banchan is like charging for ketchup or mustard!
I give you two stars because the braised cod was so good. But this diner will continue hiking it out to Beaverton where there's ample delicious Korean eateries who don't charge extra for banchan! So what if most the places don't have English speaking wait staff, it has just made me learn more Korean.
- Pros: the staff speak English so they can answer questions
- Cons: the food is for white people tastes, not traditional korean
05/11/09
Favorite
by brushfire0
I LOVE Bewons, It's widely known among my friends that if you want to cheer me up you take me there.
I eat there a lot. If the menu seems pricy you can get a better deal if you choose to go at lunch.
It's not extremely accurate Korean, I'm sure it's been Americanized for our palate. But it doesn't make it any less of a wonderful meal, and there are many flavors that Americans have never tried before.
I recommend the japchae and bulgogi for beginners. The meal comes with banchan which are like sides only there are a lot of them and they come served on little plates. Don't be afraid of the kimchi or the squid!
- Pros: Food, atmosphere, service
- Cons: Very small space
The Details on Bewon Korean Restaurant
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The eight-course meal ($24.95 per person) is available for dinner and requires a minimum of two people. Appetizers and side dishes are bite-sized; side dishes are refilled for free.
Smoking Permitted:
No
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