Decent
Not great, but edible. Delivery is free if you're within 2 miles.    [25 Aug 2003 21:49:02]

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     ­Matt   

my favorite hot and sour soup
The soup is fabulous- the service is great- the atmosphere isn't anything too romantic or chic, but with the best vegetarian hot and sour soup in Portland, it doesn't make any difference.    [02 Dec 2004 21:59:43]

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Recommended Dishes: hot and sour soup, sesame chicken

     ­Anonymous   

Authentic Seafood and Vegetable Dishes
We lived in China and spent several months in Thailand, and, we are always searching for authentic Asian food in the USA/Canada, EU. Our careers take us on the road 30+ weeks per year. We tried Ling Garden on our recent stay in NW Portland. The restaurant is sparsely decorated and clean, and not meant for ambience. Similar to non-touristy places in China.

The food was very authentic - not much Americanizing. Thank goodness. The seafood and vegetable dishes are the best of that which we tried - well flavored and crisp. Try any of them. If you like spicy ask them to add a little heat. We tried several shrimp, fish and scallop dishes - all rate at least 8/10 for authenticity.

We will be going back for several meals in August once we return to Portland. Ling Garden is now in our top ten list of best Asian restaurants from anywhere we have traveled in the USA/Canada. From our experiences, any Chinese or Thai restaurant which advertises its ambience and authentic decoration, has Americanized its food. Ling Garden has stayed as true as possible to its roots.    [18 Jul 2007 16:10:26]

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Recommended Dishes: Any seafood, especially scallop dishes

     ­RTW