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Gado Gado

Name: Gado Gado
Address: 1801 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, 97212
Telephone: (503) 206-8778
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

$31 to $50

Indonesian / Malaysian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

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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Executive chef: Thomas Pisha-Duffly

From the OpenTable editors: 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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indonesian / Malaysian, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
Phone number
(503) 206-8778
Website
https://www.gadogadopdx.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1801 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd, Portland, OR 97212
Area
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!
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!
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.

What 171 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Portland
Best Overall
Portland
Best Food
Portland
Innovative
Portland
Hot spot
Portland
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gado Gado offers an incredible dining experience with "unbelievable food" and "exceptional service." The "Rice Table" is a standout feature, providing a fun and flavorful journey through diverse dishes. Guests appreciate the "friendly" staff, "creative cocktails," and inviting ambiance. Perfect for special occasions or a delightful meal anytime.

171 Reviews

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Po-Shen
VIP
Portland
30 reviews
4.0
30 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Both my wife and I had their signature Rice Table at $89/person. This is a good way to sample most of the available dishes on the a la cart menu. The food is similar to tapas style with each dish coming out proportion to the number of the guests at the table. They are very respectful of asking the diners of any food allergy. All of the dishes are very tasty with the notable Chinese sausage & shrimp siu mai, wok fried herb omelette, and Sumatran style beef Randang. The only gripe we have is that most of the dishes came out either lukewarm or at room temperature. Not sure if that is intentional or our portion is simply a part of the Rice Tables ordering of other diners in the restaurant ordering at the same time. The dining room and the restroom have eclectic decors which created an otherworldly experience. In short, we would go again and consider trying pescatarian Rice Table next time.
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Valentine
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was impeccable, wait time for everything was low and my girlfriend and i really felt like the staff went out their way to make our Valentine’s Day dinner special. Drinks were absolutely stellar, the Jell-O shots are always worth it and a great way to start the night. I got a drink with seaweed and whiskey that I was a little apprehensive to try because it sounded weird but it was one of our favorite flavors of the night. The roti and blistered tomato curry are what dreams are made of, and the beef tartare is NOT to be missed! Gado Gado is one of the best spots in town and the rice table is so much you will keep thinking about it for a while.
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Kathryn
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband was born and raised in the Netherlands, where Indonesian food is plentiful due to all the immigrants from Indonesia. He thought the meal at Gado Gado was very authentic and exquisitely done, but with a few creative twists added. We had the Rice Table which was a generous amount of food. It is a bit pricey but we will definitely go there again for special occasions.
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Brian
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The drinks and wine pours have shrunk. Food was phenomenal
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Mary
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Most excellent dishes! We got the rice table, and it was so worth it. Our server gave us great drink recs, and was awesome.
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Venezia
Portland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
SO impressed with everything - even the Jello-O shots were elevated and DELICIOUS. But the food was seriously incredible. Chicken satay was perfect, the rendang brought me back to Bali, and the siu mai was so flavorful. PLUS the drinks were so unique…. The love triangle had olive oil drops on the top that was to die for. Will definitely be back!
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Andrea
Portland
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service and food. We had the shrimp chips with peanut sauce, pani puri, and fritters to start; and the sate, squash curry, rice, and roti for mains. Also the killer donuts for dessert! Everything was perfect (as usual), delicious and beautifully presented. I love that you can 100pct count on Gado Gado always delivering a great experience.
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Randy
VIP
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The entire menu will blow you away. Just make a reservation and go there, listen to the servers suggestions, order, wait patiently, and devour the heavenly explosion of flavors of each dish. You must have the eggplant no matter what! Just do it!
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Vanessa
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, drinks, and atmosphere here are always great. Look forward to my next delicious meal at Gado Gado!
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Mike
St. Louis
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Simply fabulous food. Variety, combination of ingredients, and taste. Outstanding! Service was excellent as well.
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FAQs

Gado Gado is rated 4.8 stars by 171 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

1801 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd, Portland, OR 97212

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
NE Portland
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
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

Website
https://www.gadogadopdx.com/
Phone number
(503) 206-8778

Gado Gado

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Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Omnivore Rice Table

Pescatarian Rice Table

Singaporean Chili Crab

Menu

What 171 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Gado Gado restaurant rated?

Is Gado Gado currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Dining areas

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