Adventure Journal

The Best of Bend

Since 2009, blogger Tawna Fenske has penned regular posts for the Bend Adventure Journal featuring insider tips and best-of-Bend spotlights. A fourth-generation Oregonian with more than two decades spent living in Bend, Tawna offers hints to help you make the most of a Bend vacation. Whether you’re looking for the city’s best biscuits and gravy, planning a family hike, or wondering how to safely float the river, you’ll get the scoop with a side order of silly humor. Smile…you’re in Bend.

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Yoli

Yoli serves the flavors of Korea from our Chef's childhood memories and experiences. At lunch we... 1133 NW Wall St, #100, Bend, OR 97703 541.323.0480 https://www.yolibend.com

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ThaiPAS

ThAiPAS serves Authentic Thai Street Food in the Traditional Style found in any village in... 921 Northwest Mount Washington Drive, Bend, OR 97703 541.797.0051 https://www.thaipasco.com

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Sen Thai Noodles & Hot Pot

At Sen, we’ve transported our family’s favorite Thai street carts into our own contemporary noodle... 69 NW Newport Ave, Suite 100, Bend, OR 97701 541.385.6479 https://www.senhotpot.com

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Juno Japanese Sushi Garden

Sushi food cart located in the Podski. All of the ingredients are fresh. There's more... Podski Food Lot, 536 NW Arizona Ave, Bend, OR 97703 808.226.7369 https://www.facebook.com/junojapanesesushigarden

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Chomp Chomp

A neighborhood drinking house offering a seasonal menu of Japanese and American comfort food dishes... 945 NW Bond St, Bend, OR 97703 http://chompchomp-bend.com

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Miyagi Ramen

Miyagi Ramen consists of a small menu and fun atmosphere at the up-and-coming Box Factory.... 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 102, Bend, OR 97702 541.797.7700 https://www.miyagiramen.com/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Teriyaki Madness

Fresh food just got a lot more fun! Teriyaki Madness offers more options than you... 2680 NE Highway 20, Suite 340 Bend, OR, 97701 541.797.0261 https://teriyakimadness.com/

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Food Carts

EMW: East Meets West Fusion

We've spent last 20 years as designers working for various apparel and advertising companies. This... The PODSKI Food Cart Lot, 536 NW Arizona Ave, Bend, OR 97703 503.853.4482 https://www.emwfusion.com/?fbclid=IwAR1m_jIIdVPuzNDgINB5Ftsp3nSepQ4L9qikS4gbH0iXc-zBjU4xfFDfm6U

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Thailandia

Maliwan was born in Northeastern Thailand in the village of Sahatsakhan, Kalasin. Throughout her childhood,... The PODSKI Food Cart Lot, 536 NW Arizona Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.390.0230 http://thailandia-bend.com/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Poke Row

At Poke Row, our focus is on fresh and healthy food, in a cozy, casual... Fremont Building, 2735 NW Crossing Dr, Suite 105, Bend, OR 97703 541.306.6796 https://www.pokerow.com/

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Okawa Steak House & Sushi

Why just go out for dinner when you could have dinner and a show? Located... 1180 SE 3rd St, Bend, OR 97702 541.383.8104 https://okawasteakhouse.com/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Orchid Thai Cuisine

If you are not a Bend local, your odds of finding Orchid Thai Restaurant on... 1900 NE Division St, Suite 110, Bend, OR 97701 541.388.5177 http://orchidthaioregon.com/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Panda Express

When you go to a Panda Express Chinese Kitchen, as with many chains, you know... 63447 N Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97701 541.382.2099 https://www.pandaexpress.com/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Pho Viet & Cafe

Pho Viet Café is Bend’s first Vietnamese restaurant and has been spoiling diners with the... 1326 NE 3rd St, Bend, OR 97701 541.382.2929 http://www.phovietandcafe.com/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

5 Fusion & Sushi Bar

5 Fusion melds Pacific Northwest ingredients into an Asian flavor profile. For example, ramen noodle... 821 NW Wall St, Suite 100, Bend, OR 97703 541.323.2328 http://www.5fusion.com/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Shinsei Sushi

Located in the Cascade Village Shopping Center on Bend's north end you'll find Shinsei Sushi.... Cascade Village Shopping Center, 63455 N Hwy 97, Suite 35, Bend, OR 97701 541.306.3486 http://www.shinseibend.com/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Bend-o Bento

In the aftermath of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami that hit northeast Japan on March... 1375 SE Wilson Ave, #105, Bend, OR 97702 541.323.3357 http://www.facebook.com/BendOBentoJapaneseKitchen

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Sora Sushi

The newest addition to Japanese cuisine in downtown Bend, try handmade nori rolls, sashimi, yakisoba... 744 NW Bond St, Suite C, Bend, OR 97703 541.318.3838 http://www.sorasushibend.com/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Chan's Chinese Restaurant

An institution of both the old Bend and new Bend dining scene, Chan's Chinese Restaurant... 1005 SE 3rd St, Bend, OR 97702 541.389.1725 http://www.chanschinese.com/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Spork

Spork, now a festive 50 seat (plus patio) brick and mortar casual counter service location... 937 NW Newport Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.390.0946 http://sporkbend.com/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Chi Chinese & Sushi Bar

Located downtown Bend overlooking the Deschutes River, Chi Chinese & Sushi Bar serves modern Chinese... 3118 N Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97703 541.323.3931 http://www.bendchi.com/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Taj Palace Indian Cuisine

The Taj Palace in downtown Bend since 2003 calls itself a "Place Of Exotic Indian... 61247 S Hwy 97, Bend, OR, 97702 541.330.0774 http://www.tajpalacebend.us/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Dang's Vietnamese

Dang's Vietnamese is located at Reed Market Rd and 3rd Street in the development on... 1180 SE 3rd St, Suite C1, Bend, OR 97702 541.385.8888 http://dangsvietnameserestaurant.com/

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Taste of Thailand (Thai on the Fly)

A Taste of Thailand, one of Bend's first food carts, is also known as Thai... 696 NE Greenwood Ave, Bend, OR 97701 541.815.0180 https://www.restaurantji.com/or/bend/taste-of-thailand-/

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Double Happiness

Double Happiness Chinese restaurant is located on Highway 20 on Bend's east side, and they... 2115 NE Hwy 20, Suite 102, Bend, OR 97701 541.318.7886 http://dhchinese.com/default.asp

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Tomo Japanese Restaurant - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

Tomo Sushi is permanently closed. Tomo Sushi believes in providing the highest quality sushi...

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Himalayan Bites

Himalayan Bites is best known for the original Sherpa family recipe for hand-made dumplings, that... OnTap Food Cart Pod, 1424 NE Cushing Dr, Bend, OR 97701 541.410.4431 https://www.himalayanbites.com/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Toomie's Thai Cuisine

Toomies's Thai Cuisine, Bend's original Thai restaurant, has been located on Minnesota Ave. in the... 119 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.388.5590 https://toomiesbend.com/

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Hong Kong Restaurant

Bend has changed a lot in the last few decades, so it is always a... 530 SE 3rd St, Bend, OR 97702 541.389.8880 http://hkrestaurantbend.com/

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Wild Rose Thai

The Wild Rose in the heart of downtown Bend serves Northern Thai food, traditionally a... 150 NW Oregon Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.382.0441 http://wildrosethai.com/

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Joolz

Joolz is offering a majority of their regular menu modified to dishes that travel best.... 916 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703 541.388.5094 http://joolzbend.com/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Kanpai Sushi & Sake Bar

Recently remodeled and completely updated, Kanpai Sushi and Sake Bar is past its decade mark... 990 NW Newport Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.388.4636 https://www.kanpaibend.com/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Mio Sushi

If you love sushi (or even if you think you don’t), roll on in to... Old Mill District, 375 SW Powerhouse Dr, A125, Bend, OR 97702 541.241.1008 https://www.oldmilldistrict.com/dining/mio-sushi/

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Noi Thai Cuisine

Noi Thai Cuisine in Bend is located in the Franklin Crossing building at the corner... 550 NW Franklin Ave, Suite 148, Bend, OR 97703 541.647.6904 http://www.noithaicuisine.com/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

If your taste buds are begging for a journey to the Far East, they'll be...

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