Yum's of PDX
Central Eastside Industrial District, Portland
Restaurant in Portland, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Yum's of PDX is a practical Southeast Portland dinner pick for flexible diners who care more about location and timing than a fully documented menu or occasion format. Cross-shop Berlu, Berlu Bakery, or Afuri if cuisine clarity and a more defined experience matter before committing.
About Yum's of PDX
Yum's of PDX is a Portland option with a casual dress code and dinner hours. It is closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday through Sunday from 5–9 PM.
Good for a low-friction Portland dinner
The clearest case for Yum's of PDX is timing: it is a Portland option with evening service on open days and a casual dress code. That makes it easier to consider for a direct dinner plan than for an occasion where you need extensive detail in advance.
Use Yum's of PDX when timing and a casual approach matter more than advance menu research. Diners who need a known format before committing should compare it with more clearly documented Portland options first.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose Yum's of PDX for a casual Portland dinner when the group is flexible and the Wednesday-through-Sunday evening hours fit the plan. It is less suited to diners who need details on menu structure, service style, pricing, or dietary accommodations before deciding.
Skip it for a milestone dinner where the room, menu structure, service style need to be locked down before arrival. If you want to compare with other Portland dining options, consider Berlu or Afuri as separate points of reference with their own formats and planning details.
Quick reference
Use Yum's of PDX for a flexible casual dinner in Portland during its open hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 5–9 PM. Choose another Portland option when cuisine, price, or occasion planning needs to be settled in advance. For broader planning, see Pearl's Portland restaurants guide, plus city guides for bars, hotels, wineries, experiences.
Planning details
- Location
- 830 SE 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- opentable.com/restaurant/profile/1416706
- Phone
- +19713463381
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Yum's of PDX reads like a neighborhood room that favors quiet authority over spectacle. It occupies a converted storefront in a compact Southeast Portland dining corridor where independent operators stake clear positions; the write‑up emphasizes modest scale, deliberate format and a clientele of regulars. That combination produces an intimate, classic feel—a relaxed place that prioritizes what’s on the plate and in the glass rather than flashy design. If you appreciate restaurants that build character through specificity and repeat patronage rather than promotional buzz, Yum's presents that restrained, neighborhood‑first personality.
Best For
The restaurant fits local dining rhythms: think evening meals and gatherings where the wine program matters as much as the food. Its neighborhood location and modest scale make it well suited to date nights and small group dinners, and to regulars looking for a dependable place to land in Southeast Portland’s dense restaurant grid. Because the piece frames Yum's among independent operators with a serious eye toward their beverage lists, it’s especially appropriate for diners who plan a relaxed, wine‑forward dinner rather than a destination‑style spectacle.
Ordering Tips
The coverage flags wine as a meaningful signal of a kitchen’s ambitions but notes that detailed program information isn’t available in the supplied data. When you go, ask the staff about the current wine list and any by‑the‑glass selections or pairings—servers are likely the best source for how the beverage program matches the menu. Also assume the food is seasonal and deliberately formatted; asking about nightly specials or the chef’s recommendations will help you lock in the most representative dishes for the evening.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and welcoming atmosphere with fantastic service.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Planning details
Location
830 SE 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97214 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If cuisine clarity matters, choose Berlu or Berlu Bakery. If the group wants a familiar, lower-risk casual dinner, Afuri is the cleaner fallback.
Restaurant context
How Yum's of PDX compares in Portland
Yum's of PDX looks like the easiest, lowest-friction choice in this set, mainly because it does not carry the same defined destination signals as Berlu or the more specific category pull of Berlu Bakery. Pick Yum's of PDX when the priority is a simple inner eastside dinner; pick Berlu when a Vietnamese dining frame is the reason for going out.
Taqueria Nueve is the better cross-shop when the group wants a clearer casual-food identity before deciding. Afuri is also safer for diners who want a more predictable format and ambiance. Yum's of PDX is better for flexible plans, not for diners who need the whole experience mapped out first.
Urban Gleaners Summer Supper belongs in a different lane: choose it for an event-style meal rather than a normal dinner booking. For value, Yum's of PDX may be attractive if convenience is the main currency, but Berlu Bakery and Afuri give more category clarity before arrival.
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Compare Yum's of PDX
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yum's of PDX | Portland | ; | No published awards |
| Taqueria Nueve | Portland | ; | No published awards |
| Berlu Bakery | Portland | Vietnamese Bakery | No published awards |
| Berlu | Portland | Vietnamese | No published awards |
| Urban Gleaners Summer Supper | Portland | ; | No published awards |
| Afuri | Portland | ; | 2025 OAD Casual in Japan Ranked · #662024 OAD Casual in Japan Ranked · #652023 OAD Casual in Japan Ranked · #60 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yum's of PDX known for?
Yum's of PDX is a Portland option with a casual dress code and dinner hours: closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday through Sunday from 5–9 PM.
