Portland, Oregon is a culinary force with a restaurant culture that’s part of the city’s very core. And while there are constantly new restaurants and food pods opening their doors (or windows) in PDX, there are many, many more restaurants in Portland that are decades old and have truly stood the test of time. In Old Town, Republic Cafe and Ming Lounge is Chinese restaurant and bar that’s one of the oldest — and most beloved — in Portland, Oregon.

The oldest Chinese restaurant and lounge in Portland, Oregon, Republic Cafe opened in 1922 and is a landmark in Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood.
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Republic Cafe's neon sign is almost as iconic as the restaurant itself, designating 222 NW 4th Avenue as *the* place to visit for amazing Chinese food in Portland, Oregon.
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The restaurant is known for its inventive spins on classic Chinese cuisine. Dishes such as Asparagus and Black Bean Sauce, Cream Cauliflower Chicken, and the Original ABC Salad were created in its kitchen, and are cult classics!
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Customers consistently praise Republic's Fried Prawns as the best in the city. This dish, as with everything else on the menu, is made fresh from-scratch daily.
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Pair your dish with a Chinese beer, and you have the makings of an amazing and memorable meal in PDX!
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When in Old Town, there's no better place for amazing Chinese cuisine than Republic Cafe, the oldest restaurant in Chinatown.
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Have you visited Republic Cafe and Ming Lounge, the oldest restaurant in Old Town? It’s a longstanding gem worth seeking out!

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Republic Cafe and Ming Lounge, 222 NW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA