HK Cafe is a Chinese restaurant that serves great dim sum. They’re open early, like 9:30 a.m. On the weekend, it’s really busy. The vibe is really loud and vibrant and fun. Portland isn’t known for its diversity, but when you go to HK Cafe, it’s all Asian people and Asian families.
When I go for dim sum, I usually order the siu mai, which is a wonton wrapper stuffed with ground pork and shrimp, and the har gow is also nice. I like the barbecue spareribs, and the chicken feet are really good. It’s a really authentic place, and everything is made super fresh.
I’m a huge, huge fan of a greasy-spoon, hole-in-the-wall-type diner. This place is actually near my house; I discovered it driving around one day when I was looking for breakfast/brunch. It’s like walking into Grandma’s house, if your grandma happens to be an older Korean lady. When you look at the menu, you’ll see the typical diner stuff, but then you’ll also see things like a galbi or kimchi omelette.
