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    Urban Bliss Life ยป Restaurant Reviews ยป Oregon Restaurant Reviews ยป Boke Bowl Westside Serves Dim Sum Brunch

    Published: October 27, 2016 / Updated: October 18, 2021 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland ยท This post may contain affiliate links.

    Boke Bowl Westside Serves Dim Sum Brunch

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    Boke Bowl's westside location offers a Cantonese-style Dim Sum brunch every Saturday and Sunday.  

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    Portlanders love brunch.

    Know what else we love? Dim sum.

    Boke Bowl's westside location offers a dim sum brunch featuring a deliciously dizzying array of Cantonese-style small plates that you can enjoy by table side push cart service. Many of the dishes are vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free (yay!), but don't worry hardcore carnivores: there is plenty here for you, too!

    Dim Sum brunch

    I'm going to jump right into the food because let's be honest: that's why you're here! To see the food. So let's get to it, because there's a LOT of it.

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    Pork and cabbage pot stickers. I could have eaten 20 of these.

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    Spicy wings

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    Har Gow (a traditional Cantonese dumpling) - shrimp and pea shoot. Oh my word, I LOVED these!

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    Tofu skin rolls were packed with veggies (mushrooms, spinach, and other flavorful veggies).

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    The pic above includes Boke Bowl's insane(ly good) Bloody Marys, Sui Mai, Lotus Wraps, and Banana Leaf Sweet Rice w/Honey and Jacobsen Sea Salt.

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    Above and below are the gluten-free rice noodles, which are available in pork (pictured above), veggie, and shrimp (pictured below)

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    The shrimp rice noodles were one of my favorite dishes of this dim sum brunch. The noodles were cooked perfectly, the shrimp was delicately seasoned, and the sauce added the final trifecta of tastebud heaven.

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    Chinese Greens with Oyster Sauce

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    Tapioca & Mung Bean Fritters with gochujang mayo

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    Black bean "spare ribs" - a fantastic vegan and gluten-free take on traditional spare ribs!

    Where to Eat in Portland, Oregon: Boke Bowl Dim Sum Brunch, on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Sesame Balls with red bean paste

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    Bee Local Honey tart. SO delicious! Order two. Trust me.

    About Boke Bowl

    Where to Eat in Portland, Oregon: Boke Bowl Dim Sum Brunch, on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Boke Bowl started as a monthly pop-up in 2010. The following year, they opened up a traditional ramen shop in Portland's east side industrial district. I remember the first time I went there: I was overwhelmed by choices and the kind woman behind the counter was so helpful.

    And then I had their ramen. It was love at first bite.

    Their ramen is made with handmade noodles and slowly simmered dashis, and it is delicious. Boke Bowk is a great place to take a group of friends because the menu includes options for carnivores, vegetarians, vegans, and many of their dishes are gluten-free and dairy-free as well. Something for everyone!

    Where to Eat in Portland, Oregon: Boke Bowl Dim Sum Brunch, on UrbanBlissLife.com

    The west side location is larger (or at least, it feels like it) and much more light-filled. It's also the only location that serves the dim sum brunch. Located right at NW 18th and Northrup, it's easy to get to using public transportation and I've never had trouble finding street parking close by.

    Visit

    WESTSIDE (Dim Sum Brunch is only at this location currently)
    1200 NW 18th
    Portland, OR

    EASTSIDE
    1028 NE Water Ave
    Portland, OR 

    HOURS FOR BOTH LOCATIONS:
    Monday - Sunday 11am - 9pm
    503-719-5698
    http://bokebowl.com

    Bonus photo: bloggers doing what we do. I love these crazy fun Portland food & drink bloggers! 

    Many thanks to Boke Bowl for the complimentary delicious bites shown here. I enjoyed this meal at a complimentary media event, but readers, you know the drill: all opinions and photos are my own. I only write about it if I enjoy it and think that many of you will, too!

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      1. Peter Korchnak says

        April 23, 2017 at 4:57 pm

        Boke Bowl Westside is in my neighborhood. I've gone twice, ramen failed to impress on both occasions. Perhaps the dim sum brunch is the way to do, looks fantastic. Free is a good price, too :-)

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      2. Pech says

        October 28, 2016 at 11:17 am

        For me the winning order there is to definitely get their fried chicken topped bloody mary :)

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      3. chanel says

        October 28, 2016 at 10:11 am

        this makes me miss portland so bad! i was there in march and the food was amazing! as was the city. this food is literally mouth watering. i cannot wait to go back and try it out!

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      4. Erin says

        October 27, 2016 at 7:30 pm

        This both makes me really want brunch and really want dim sum!

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      5. Erin @ Platings and Pairings says

        October 27, 2016 at 4:29 pm

        It ALL looks so good!!! Where to start... I'll definitely need to check out their NW location soon.

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      6. Devina says

        October 27, 2016 at 4:12 pm

        I LOVEEEE DIMSUM! The best dimsum Ive had is in London but this looks soooo good too!

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      7. Abby says

        October 27, 2016 at 3:51 pm

        Love it! I'm always looking for a reason to drive down to Portland, and that reason is usually food. Will definitely be trying Boke Bowl soon!

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      8. Mary says

        October 27, 2016 at 3:40 pm

        Oh my gosh, every single thing looks so good! I haven't been to Boke Bowl in what feels like forever. I forget how great it is. And you're right, it's so great for a group with the variety of options. Also great for picky kiddos for the same reason :)

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      9. Paige says

        October 27, 2016 at 2:42 pm

        This looks and sounds amazing! We have family in Oregon, so we'll have to come here next time we're in town!

        Paige
        thehappyflammily.com

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