I have been a long time fan of Master Kong's, but hadn't tried the newer location yet. Was not disappointed! I really liked the atmosphere in the Hawthorne location, the spotlight with the logo was really cute. The food was just as delicious as you can expect from Master Kong. The scallion pancake, Chinese style potstickers, handmade pork dumplings and braised pork belly on rice are my all time favorites, but everything they do is delicious!

I adore everything about this place. I was trying to find something open past 9pm, and am so glad this popped up because it's now one of my favorite restaurants in Portland. First off, the ordering system: I LOVE it. Frankly, I think the normal system of table service is really outdated for casual dining. I love the simplicity and ease of the kiosk, especially because at Master Kong it is accompanied by genuine hospitality by the staff, greeting you and offering recommendations. You pay at the kiosk when you order, which I also love and hope becomes the norm. There is no looming check to wait for or stress about while you are eating; you can completely enjoy your meal, be in the moment, and leave whenever you're ready. Now, the food. You may have lessened expectations of the portion size or quality because of the very affordable prices, but you would be wrong. The food is beautifully made, so fresh, and the portions are LARGE. Everything we ordered was special: the jianbing, beef noodles, congee, and dessert were all lovingly made and the flavors were gorgeous. Lastly, and this may be the main reason I plan on returning forever: the staff were so kind and happy. It genuinely felt like we were dining in someone's loving home. We felt so welcomed. So many smiles, asking if we were enjoying our food, telling us their favorite items, etc. I really love this. So. Master Kong. Go, enjoy, and go back again. I definitely will.