A “Foodie” Guide to Tualatin Valley

Tualatin Valley is an expansive destination with an abundance of local restaurants. From pizza to the mouth-watering tastes of Korean and Caribbean fare, we’ve got the goods on some of the local dining hot spots.

Midway Firehouse Pizza pays homage to firefighters with its menu of aptly-named pizzas, such as the Station 19, Hook & Ladder, and local favorite, Hot Fireman. All of Midway’s pizzas, calzones, panini and appetizers are prepared with fresh, local ingredients.

For an upscale dining experience, locals love decarli, a modern, Italian-inspired dining featuring fresh ingredients from the Pacific Northwest. Decarli’s seasonal menu, which changes daily, offers a variety of entrees, and its extensive cocktail and wine menu attracts a robust happy hour crowd.

Southern Indian cuisine is what’s on the menu at Chennai Masala, one of the most acclaimed Indian restaurants in the Portland area. Enjoy a buffet lunch or a full-service meal and sample the restaurant’s exceptional samosas, pakoras, biryani and curry dishes.

Nak Won is the go-to place for Korean fare. This locally acclaimed restaurant, beloved by casual diners and critics alike, has a menu chock-full of solid Korean standards, such as kalbi-style short ribs, fried rice dishes and the immensely popular seafood pancake.

Finally, transport your palate to Puerto Rico and the Caribbean with the delectable dishes at Borikén Restaurant. Open for lunch and dinner, Borikén’s menu delights with a variety of rice plates (platos con arroz), empanadillas, plantains, stuffed avocado and other tropical tastes.