East Chinatown Lounge
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 226-1569
- Cross Street:
- Northwest Third Avenue
- Best of Citysearch:
- Lounge 2007
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 5pm-2:30am, Sat 7pm-2:30am
Editorial Review for East Chinatown Lounge – by Otis Rubottom
The Scene
Think downtown cocktail lounge, with a touch of '80s chic and ski-lodge style--but in a good way. Cut-out, egg-shaped chairs surround low chrome-and-black glass tables in the mirror-ceilinged front room. Raw wood beams throughout the dark space feel more ski lodge than industrial, and work well to soften the mod aesthetic. A crowd of well-dressed drinkers makes for a very of-the-moment flavor.
The Draw
Well-thought out cocktails, like the Blackberry Kazi, a berry-laced version of the popular kamikaze, and good sake served chilled stand out on an appealing drink list. Asian-leaning food choices include simple, flavorful curries--red, green or yellow--as well as excellent appetizers like hum bao (steamed pork buns) and savory, filling pot stickers. Skip the edamame, which, curiously, are cooked without salt and arrive remarkably bland.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoBathrooms are unisex and offer a full panorama landscape of the beauty of Mt. Fuji.
When to GoTake advantage of happy hour specials Monday-Friday, 5pm-8pm and Sunday, 6pm-10pm, when $2 gets you a 16-ounce draft, well drink or 22-ounce PBR and $1 buys a 16-ounce PBR.
The ExtrasPatrons can bring in iPods or uPods and they will play random selections on iPod - uPod Night.
User Reviews for East Chinatown Lounge
02/26/2008 Posted by Shiehk
Such a chill place to go to. Great intimate atmosphere, service was awesome. The happy hour is pretty good too. I'd recommend as an after work hang out, or just a chill night on the town.
Pros: Atmosphere
02/23/2007 Posted by rider4lifezx7r
Love the lighting and the music. Very personal and easy going atmosphere Great happy hour prices. Not the best location but its worth the trip.
Pros: Prices
Cons: Food selection
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