XLB (Portland, Oregon)

XLB (Portland, Oregon)[edit | edit source]

XLB is a popular restaurant located in Portland, Oregon. It specializes in serving Chinese cuisine, with a particular focus on Xiao Long Bao, also known as soup dumplings. The restaurant is named after these dumplings, with XLB standing for Xiao Long Bao.

History[edit | edit source]

XLB was established in 2017 by Jasper Shen, Laura Tran, and David Yee. The trio had previously worked together at various other establishments in the Portland food scene before deciding to open their own restaurant. They chose to focus on Xiao Long Bao due to their shared love for the dish and the lack of restaurants in Portland serving it at the time.

Menu[edit | edit source]

The menu at XLB is centered around its namesake dish, the Xiao Long Bao. These are steamed dumplings filled with a mixture of meat and soup. In addition to the traditional pork filling, XLB also offers variations with chicken, shrimp, and vegetarian fillings.

Other dishes on the menu include a variety of Chinese noodle dishes, rice dishes, and other types of dumplings. The restaurant also offers a selection of Chinese teas and local beers.

Location and Ambience[edit | edit source]

XLB is located in the North Portland neighborhood of Overlook. The restaurant is housed in a modern, minimalist space with a casual and relaxed atmosphere. The open kitchen allows diners to watch as their dumplings are hand-made and steamed to order.

Reception[edit | edit source]

Since its opening, XLB has received positive reviews from both local and national food critics. It has been praised for its delicious dumplings, friendly service, and the unique addition it brings to the Portland food scene.