jin jin deli

03/04/17: 4.5 out of 5 - It's a small eatery with big flavors. There's been some added items to the menu and a few more family members helping out. Although it's been a long while, the food and service is still good to go. If not sure what order in this Asian eatery don't fret. There are menus with pictures. So try this eatery once and decide for yourself. Enjoy! 12/2015: Family owned and operated, this place has a such a great variety that it's a great place for everyone and anyone. The place is simple, reasonably priced, has pictured menus for easy ordering, tasty foods and the people are friendly. You can eat in, get it to go or just call it in. Just be weary of the shared parking; it can be a bit tight. Otherwise, this place is a great eatery in SE Portland.

Food was good, but I would not call this place veg friendly. They have a veg section of their menu, but I ordered a vegan meal and fout small bits of beef in my food. I trust that it wasnt the waiters fault because I asked if the meal was vegetarian about 10 times. He comped the meal which was nice. Also the others in my group loved it.

Alrighty, so today I tried out Jin Jin for the first time ever today after getting recommended them by my boss. From what I’ve heard they have amazing fried rice and food so I had to get some. I placed 2 separate takeout orders for their spam fried rice(my new favorite) and their Lapchong Chinese sausage fried rice. They packaged both of them beautifully in reusable Tupperware containers and the final garnish and look of my food was amazing. Taste wise, it was literally the best fried rice I’ve ever had and trust me I’ve eaten a lot of fried rice everywhere through the years, it wasn’t too oily and the taste of it was absolutely perfect! I could tell it was authentically cooked in a wok and seasoned by the hands of a chef who’s been cooking for a very long time and knows what they’re doing. They’re kind and very nice people who are really friendly and took care of my order and payment fast and smoothly. The store interior is so welcoming and family friendly lookin; it’s just a classic small and aesthetically beautiful restaurant. I highly highly recommend this place for breakfast, lunch, or dinner for everyone to experience. 10/10 I will definitely be back for more :)

We only ordered a couple of things but, wow, they were fantastic! The steamed dumplings were carefully and deliciously made, complex, and delicate. The spicy sate dry tossed beef noodle was complex and spicy, unlike anything I'd had before. I got there at 10:30 and the place was already packed with a line out the door. I think this will become a regular stop when I'm in Portland!