Stir Crazy Kitchen (map it) in Aloha serves up bold stir-fries and homestyle dishes that keep locals coming back. Here you will find Chinese classics Kung Pao Chicken and Sweet & Sour Pork next to specialties including a “House Special Sizzling Platter” with beef, shrimp and chicken.
After a multi-year closure, Beaverton’s Taste of Sichuan (map it) is back and continues to impress with fiery plates rooted bursting with traditional Sichuan flavors. Their “Wild Side” menu features authentic Sichuan cuisine, such as Sour & Spicy Jellyfish.
Cornelius offers its own local gem with Happy Garden Restaurant (map it) , a longtime local favorite known for generous portions and friendly service. The menu has a mix of Asian delights, including dumplings, noodles, egg foo yung and boba tea.
New Chinese Cuisine (map it), located in Forest Grove, delivers fresh ingredients and balanced flavors that make it a reliable choice for a satisfying Chinese meal. The menu features many classic Chinese dishes, as well as curry and moo shu.
Hillsboro diners turn to Szechuan Garden (map it) for spicy specialties and savory staples prepared with depth and heat. In addition to Sichuan specialties and hot and spicy pot dishes, the menu also features vegetable and tofu dishes, making it an ideal selection for vegetarian diners.
“We are doing very authentic Szechuan food here,”said Daniel Chen, owner of Szechuan Garden.”We [also] have food we call a non spicy food. When customers come here, the first thing they will expect [is] the authentic Szechuan food. We [have] two chefs from the Szechuan province [with] over 25 years cooking experience,” Daniel continues.
The Dragonfly Asian Bistro (map it) in Tigard puts a contemporary spin on Chinese and pan-Asian dishes while maintaining comforting, familiar tastes. The menu, which is more curated and smaller than more traditional spots, features specialty dishes, such as sweet and sour salmon alongside a Chinese restaurant favorite, General Tso’s Chicken.
Tucked into an assuming spot near Tualatin’s Lake of the Commons, Lee’s Kitchen (map it) offers classic Chinese cuisine. Since 1983, Lee’s has served Mandarin, Szechuan and Cantonese food with a menu filled with comforting favorites that appeal to families and longtime fans of traditional dishes.
In a sea of global dining serving inspired meals from all around the world, these restaurants create a delicious tour of flavors that showcase the diversity and warmth of Chinese dining in Tualatin Valley.
