Portland Loves International Food!

…but how do we know what we would like? The internet! Portlanders like to refer others to their favorite restaurants. We use a website called Portland City Search ( to let others know what we like, or dont like about different restaurants! Hundreds of people access this site everyday for suggestions on where to eat. When you find one that looks interesting, you just click on the name, and the pros (good) and cons (bad) of the restaurant come up for you to review. This is a fast and easy way to suggest, or review a restaurant! We will call these User Reviews on the following slides, and the reviews themselves contain pros and cons of each restaurant.

Mexican Food… User Reviews for Aqui Mexican Cafe: User Reviews for Aqui Mexican Cafe: The food is really good, and they have a creative menu. There was several tasty specials. Service is normally pretty good, but I have had one bad experience. Normally, it is a long wait on the weekends, but once you sit down, its definitely worth it! The food is really good, and they have a creative menu. There was several tasty specials. Service is normally pretty good, but I have had one bad experience. Normally, it is a long wait on the weekends, but once you sit down, its definitely worth it! Pros: really good food, average pricing, good outdoor dining Pros: really good food, average pricing, good outdoor dining Cons: bad service and a long wait Cons: bad service and a long wait User Reviews for MMMM Tacos Restaurant: User Reviews for MMMM Tacos Restaurant: The atmosphere, staff, and food was wonderful! All ingredients were very fresh, and the service was very fast! The atmosphere, staff, and food was wonderful! All ingredients were very fresh, and the service was very fast! Pros: very friendly service Pros: very friendly service Cons: limited menu Cons: limited menu

Moroccan Food… User reviews for Marrekesh Moroccan Restaurant: User reviews for Marrekesh Moroccan Restaurant: Try something new and fun! Great restaurant! Great food! They have colorful pillows that you sit on, and they wash your hands in a traditional rose water. It was a fun place to meet up with my friends and family. Try something new and fun! Great restaurant! Great food! They have colorful pillows that you sit on, and they wash your hands in a traditional rose water. It was a fun place to meet up with my friends and family. Pros: good food, and great atmosphere Pros: good food, and great atmosphere Cons: long waits for a table Cons: long waits for a table

Indian Food… User Reviews for Lentil Garden Indian Restaurant: User Reviews for Lentil Garden Indian Restaurant: They have excellent Indian food! I especially like the Gobi Manchurian. It was definitely worth a trip! Great for take-out, too. They have excellent Indian food! I especially like the Gobi Manchurian. It was definitely worth a trip! Great for take-out, too. Pros: great food, very friendly staff! Pros: great food, very friendly staff! Cons: not a large selection of menu items to choose from. Cons: not a large selection of menu items to choose from. User Reviews for Abhiruchi South North Indian Restaurant: User Reviews for Abhiruchi South North Indian Restaurant: How can I say this? Abhiruchi is the best Indian food we have had in the northwest, hands down. We've tried many many other restaurants that were all very disappointing. Not a single negative comment to say, stop by and try one of your favorites, you will not be disappointed! How can I say this? Abhiruchi is the best Indian food we have had in the northwest, hands down. We've tried many many other restaurants that were all very disappointing. Not a single negative comment to say, stop by and try one of your favorites, you will not be disappointed! Pros: everything! Pros: everything! Cons: nothing! Cons: nothing!

Thai Food… User Review for Beau Thai Restaurant: User Review for Beau Thai Restaurant: Beau Thai has great salad rolls and Tom Yum soup. I usually call for take- out because I am too busy to cook at home. The portions are really big and flavorful, but I have never had very good service while I was there. You might want to call ahead of time, or walk over there if you live in the neighborhood, because parking here is tricky. Beau Thai has great salad rolls and Tom Yum soup. I usually call for take- out because I am too busy to cook at home. The portions are really big and flavorful, but I have never had very good service while I was there. You might want to call ahead of time, or walk over there if you live in the neighborhood, because parking here is tricky. Pros: salad rolls! Pros: salad rolls! Cons: service is so so. Cons: service is so so.

Italian Food… User Review for Serratto Restaurant and Bar: User Review for Serratto Restaurant and Bar: We found Serratto by accident, while we were waiting in a line at another local restaurant that was very busy. We were pleasantly surprised with the much shorter lines, and wonderful food that we received at Serratto. We will definitely be back! We found Serratto by accident, while we were waiting in a line at another local restaurant that was very busy. We were pleasantly surprised with the much shorter lines, and wonderful food that we received at Serratto. We will definitely be back! Pros: great food, and very friendly service! Pros: great food, and very friendly service! Cons: nothing! Cons: nothing!

Even Peruvian Food… User Review for Andina Peruvian Restaurant: User Review for Andina Peruvian Restaurant: You will definitely want to make reservations for this trendy restaurant! I went on a Monday night,and it was quite busy. The atmosphere was fun and full of energy, and the service was great. The food was excellent, even the appetizers. The prices are reasonable as well. A great dining experience in Portland! You will definitely want to make reservations for this trendy restaurant! I went on a Monday night,and it was quite busy. The atmosphere was fun and full of energy, and the service was great. The food was excellent, even the appetizers. The prices are reasonable as well. A great dining experience in Portland! Pros: great food, reasonable prices. Pros: great food, reasonable prices. Cons: long wait for a table, if you dont have reservations! Cons: long wait for a table, if you dont have reservations! User Review for Hugos Café and Restaurant: User Review for Hugos Café and Restaurant: The food was very good, but they did not have daily specials, as they had advertised. Also, the service was a little slow. The food was very good, but they did not have daily specials, as they had advertised. Also, the service was a little slow. Pros: wonderful food. Pros: wonderful food. Cons: no daily specials, and slow service. Cons: no daily specials, and slow service.

What is your favorite restaurant? What are the pros and cons of your favorite restaurant? Would you recommend this restaurant to your friends? Why or why not? Do you like other international foods? Write a review with your suggestions!