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Gado Gado, Portland, OR
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Gado Gado

$31 to $50
Indonesian / Malaysian
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Nominated for Best New Restaurant and Best Chef in the James Beard Awards, Gado Gado is an Indonesian-focused restaurant in Portland’s Hollywood neighborhood serving an eclectic menu that derives flavors from owners Thomas and Mariah Pisha-Duffly’s cultural heritage, travels, and culinary backgrounds.

In addition to an extensive à la carte food and drink menu, groups are invited to indulge in a bountiful family-style, chef’s choice Rice Table dinner — Gado Gado’s interpretation of the Dutch-Indonesian “Rijsttafel” feast.

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2 people

8:00 p.m.


Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.

Why we love it

Executive chef: Thomas Pisha-Duffly

James Beard Award-nominated Gado Gado is what celebratory dreams are made of, thanks to owners Thomas and Mariah Pisha-Duffly’s colorful Indonesian feasts. Order hit dishes like the flaky Malaysian roti à la carte, or go all in on the family-style “rice table” experience for a sampling of curries, grilled meats, and clove-scented rice served on vintage plates. Enjoy it all in the charming dining room with custom bird-and-fish wallpaper or on the outdoor patio with patterned rugs and tablecloths.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indonesian / Malaysian, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (503) 206-8778
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    NE Portland
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Omnivore Rice Table

    Multiple dates available
    We are so excited to present to you, our family style Rice Table, our interpretation of the Dutch-Indonesian “Rijsttafel” feast. Let us fill your table with dumplings, breads, curries, grilled meats & fish, sambals, aromatic rice, & more of the very best of what we have to offer! Full table participation is required. Guests with other allergies and dietary restrictions will likely be asked to order a la carte. There are no substitutions on the Rice Table at this time. *menus are subject to change please check out our website* $89 per person non inclusive of gratuity!
    Omnivore Rice Table photo
  • Pescatarian Rice Table

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy the full Rice Table experience without land-based meats! Full table participation is required. Guests with other allergies and dietary restrictions will likely be asked to order a la carte. There are no substitutions on the Rice Table at this time. *menus are subject to change please check out our website* $89 per person non inclusive of gratuity!
    Pescatarian Rice Table photo
  • Singaporean Chili Crab

    Multiple dates available
    Every Sunday and Monday come enjoy our special Singaporean Chili Crab dish. A jumbo Dungeness crab cooked in our sweet chili gravy is served over a bed of rice noodles with sweet rolls cooked in coconut herb butter. This dish is intended to serve 2-3 people and is $125 per dish. A $25 fee will incur for a no-show or a cancellation within 24 hours of your reservation. If you want more than one crab please utilize the add-on option to increase the amount.
    Singaporean Chili Crab photo

What 98 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Innovative

  • Portland

    Innovative

98 Reviews
  1. Laura

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Loved the food. Pretty loud service was slow at times but everyone was very pleasant. It was pretty expensive but overall really good experience.

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  2. Becky

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic, creative food and well balanced cocktails served in a relaxing environment by excellent service staff.

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  3. Mikkel

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Inside dinning was too loud. Food and service excellent, but the noise level much too high.

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  4. Adri

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were amazing! They called to check on food sensitivities we listed to confirm what they could accommodate. They wrote out details just for my wife and were so thoughtful. We already liked this place but this really made our night so much nicer. Excellent staff and food!

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  5. Jim

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The team at Gado Gado is outstanding. The food, the service, the hospitality, and the venue are all amazing. It was a perfect night with amazing food. Thank you one and all. Cheers!

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  6. Matt

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Can’t say enough about Gado Gado. Every bite was interesting, unique and delicious. Great spot for a special occasion or just a really great meal.

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  7. Serin

    Portland

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can't say enough good things about Gado Gado! The food was outstanding and delicious, the drinks were unexpected and creative and something that would be worth coming back for on their own, and the service was friendly and comfortable and had great recommendations. 5 stars across the board, and we really appreciated the outdoor dining space for COVID precautions.

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  8. lynnec

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Party of 4. We ate everything on the Golden Hour menu, it was good for the gluten free and vegan diners. From the ala cart menu we tried roti, green papaya salad, and another fruit salad dish, , curry rice, corn fritters. Everything was just delicious, I love the creative use of outdoor space. Will definitely return for ‘rice table’

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  9. SHIVAN

    Portland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals we've had this year. A month has passed and we're still talking about it. The chili crab experience is a must

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  10. Gloria

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I don’t usually leave reviews but in this case, I really feel that my input might be valuable since Portland is a tough competitive crowd. Between plates, no fresh plates were given. The table was a mess of dishes that arrived close together. So our small plastic plates turned into a mixed up mess of flavors. it was hard to fairly enjoy these expensive little dishes.

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FAQs

Gado Gado is rated 4.8 stars by 98 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

8:00 p.m.


Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gado Gado

1801 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd, Portland, OR 97212

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    NE Portland
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indonesian / Malaysian, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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