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Fresh, Local, Organic Chinese Cuisine in the Pearl District
(503) 928-3862
1105 NW Lovejoy
Portland,
OR
97209
45.530082
-122.682726
Neighborhoods: Neighbors West - Northwest, Pearl
Hours:
Monday - Thursday:
11am - 10pm
Friday and Saturday:
11am-11pm
Sunday:
5pm-10pm
Price:
$$
Parking:
Street Parking
Seres Restaurant
Last updated 10.05.09
What People Are Saying About Seres Restaurant
The Owner
Seres Restaurant
Owner
For eight years, Sungari Pearl has been owned and operated by Sunny Shin. Sungari Pearl opened in the Pearl District with a distinctively Szechuan menu. As our staff grew over the years, each brought different flavors and experiences with them. Today our menu reflects the palates of the multi-regions of China as well as the Pacific Northwest. Still under the same ownership, Seres Restaurant celebrates the changes it has taken to become a better business within our Portland community. Over the last few years and with the help of Sungari "family" and friends, we have transformed into a more…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – This elegant spot features earth-toned walls, soaring ceilings and nothing but fresh orchids for decoration. Diners feast on Chinese standards such as pot stickers--plump pork dumplings in silky dough--and velvety winter melon soup. Entree standouts include pei pa bean curd--minced scallops in a crispy tofu shell over steamed spinach--and pork tenderloin pepper stir-fry. But its specialties are the gigantic lobster tail in Mandarin sauce and crisp Peking duck.
10/05/09
The best Chinese food in Portland
by audrarose at Citysearch
I like Chinese food, but I was never picky about where I got it or what kind of quality it was until I came to Sungari Pearl ( now Seres). You can tell that the ingredients are fresh. I love the Dry Sauteed String Beans and I won't order General Tso's anywhere else.
- Pros: Fresh and yummy
06/30/09
Fresh Food
by danitastic at Citysearch
The enviroment was clean and relaxing. The service was not real fast, but we didn't mind since we were out for a dining experience. The food was DELICIOUS and our drinks with dinner were fabulous. DO NOT EAT HERE if you are looking for your typical chinese restaurant chain food....it is not even comparable in freshness or quality.
09/08/08
Overpriced - even if the food is okay at best.
by PDXLuver at Citysearch
My husband and I picked Sungari Pearl over PF Changs, because we were looking for a change. We went in this last Friday - with reservations (even though we DID NOT need them, we were 2 of 6 people there!) and were seated immediately. The service was outstanding, the drinks were amazing (real orchids in the mojito's!) but the food was just so-so! At $15-$17 per entree (for what we ordered), I would expect the food to be amazing, or at least better than PF Changs, and it just wasn't. PF's Seasame Chicken is better, as is their Mongolian Beef! The fried rice at Sungari's doesn't even compare to PF's. Sungari's fried rice was bland - utterly tasteless.
If the entree's were priced cheaper, I might go back. BUT I wouldn't go and spend that kind of money again on food that's just alright.
- Pros: Quickly seated, takes reservations, great location
- Cons: overpriced
The Details on Seres Restaurant
What to Drink:
Request to see the extensive tea menu; the waiters will guide you through the varieties.
When to Go:
Once open, Sungari doesn't stop serving, making it perfect for off-hours dining.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Romantic Dining, Quiet, Notable Wine List
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
Message from Seres Restaurant
- Certified Organic Ingredients
- Generous Happy Hour Portions
- Green Business Practices
For eight years, Sungari Pearl has been owned and operated by Sunny Shin. Sungari Pearl opened in the Pearl District with a distinctively Szechuan menu. As our staff grew over the years, each brought different flavors and experiences with them. Today our menu reflects the palates of the multi-regions of China as well as the Pacific Northwest. Still under the same ownership, Seres Restaurant celebrates the changes it has taken to become a better business within our Portland community. Over the last few years and with the help of Sungari "family" and friends, we have transformed into a more sustainable business. We hope to share some of these positive changes with you.
We use local, organic ingredients such as Ota Tofu from SE Portland, certified organic produce, natural NW beef, pork, and chicken. All our seafood is wild caught and we never add MSG to any of our dishes.
