The brother at Khao Niew told us to check out his sister's restaurant here- and here we are for dinner. Lemme tell y'all... This was my favorite restaurant we ate while we were in Portland for a week!!! The food is AMAZING, it's as authentic as it can get. The spice level, the flavor, the portion - just done right!!! The nam khao 5/5 - the crispiness with the nam was perfect- the portion was so big I couldn't finish it but omg, this was one of the best nam khao I've had. The khao piak 5/5 - my all time fav comfort food. The broth is amazing, the noodle makes the broth thicken up, put a little bit of chili oil to give it that "umph" ; just writing this review makes me crave for it again lol. The Lao Sample Platter for 2 consists of : papaya salad, sien savanh (heavenly lao jerky), lao sausage, soft boil egg, pork rinds, rice noodles and sticky rice.. we weren't going to order this but my fiance wanted to try everything and see if it meets up with his expectations.... And it sure did!!!! The papaya salad is spicy, that good spice that makes you want more- tip, put the vermicelli noodles in the papaya salad, trust me. The beef jerky was so crispy yet so tender, hard to explain but it was just done right. I love the fried meatballs, simple yet so good when you're eating it with sticky rice and papaya salad. The Lao sausage was my fiancé's favorite, he said it was just like home. The service was quick. You order at the counter first. They have a nice patio section too. They also sold beef jerky - the kind in the bags. We bought two of it lol All in all, amazing experience. We'll be back when we're visiting again!!!
Joe B.
We have been eating her for several years now and the food has remained top notch. This is a self service pay at the counter and bus your own tables kind of place. We have tried most of the soups and they are all so good it makes it hard to decide. Even though prices have gone up everywhere lately including this place I feel the prices are still good and sometimes lower than expected. I can't say enough good things about the food, been bringing people here sometimes and they have always been impressed which is great since it makes my choices seem good.
Renny's Realty
Authentic laos food. Take out only
Colin F.
5 stars for the food. I got the Khao Poon and my dinner companion got the Sukiyaki. We also got the firecracker shrimp and mango sticky rice. All of it was excellent and really hit the spot. Minus one star because of the all sports tvs playing on walls. I guess I missed it when I looked at the Yelp that this was also a sports bar? I guess that's a thing some people want? Loatian food and sports? Not really my thing nor what I expected. If I go back I'll just get food to go.
Deedee C.
Came here last week, and 2 weeks before that, and a month before that time. I think I'm addicted to Cully Central and their Laotian food. This place is super casual and a place where you grab your own hot sauce from a dinky foldout table at front. It's kind of weird that they play sports on the TV on the sides but ignoring that stale American sports bar vibe, their food is delicious and it is legit Laotian food! From the meat side, stand out items are their fish patties, fried chicken, and spiced chicken wrapped in banana leaf. And stand out items from vegetarian-friendly side are their nam khao (crispy fried rice salad), mushroom larb, and spicy noodles (similar to indomie instant noodles but far more delicious and probably nutritious). Everything my partner and I tried was delicious and had such amazing spice and fragrance. And I've been eying some new dishes on their menu like their fish wrapped in banana leaf dish, which I was warned should be shared between multiple people. I have yet to go through the rest of their menu but would gladly be back again!
Taila Bold
What a wonderful place to sit outside in the sun and enjoy a healthy and amazing lunch! I wanted to try everything as so many gluten free choices! Nice decor and kind people. I'll definitely be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Grutchfield
A good place to have a beer & Laotian food. Great service.
Travis Jonquil
Cully Central has become a regular for me. What great food. Everything I've had here has been delicious. I'm pretty hooked on the Khao Piek Sen with pork belly. Everything is so good though, and I love that they have house made snacks and sauces to go! Everyone is so friendly and helpful too. Oh, and a great tap list and cocktails even. Made with love. (I don't love the seating, but it'll do)
Great noodles but the cucumber salad was pretty awful. Arrived in over an inch of liquid.
Food: 3
Service: 3
Steven B.
Well for starters, the restaurant was freezing inside. There was one space heater in the dining room which one couple had put next to their table. The restroom was even colder, like outdoors. We ordered Larb Gai, Crispy Rolls and a Papaya Salad. The Salad and Larb Gai we asked for light spicy. The Larb Gai was dry crumbled chicken with some herbs and citrus. No spice at all and no sort of savory fish sauce or anything to put on it. It was dry and not appetizing to us. The lettuce leaves served with it to use as wraps were from the very center of the Romain head and so tiny impossible to use at all. (See photo ) what's that about? Never ever been given such at any other restaurant. The Papaya Salad which when asked we requested to be light spicy and unlike the Larb Gai which had nothing spice wise was inedibly lip burning spicy. The crispy rolls were good. Will not return as it wasn't our cup of tea.
Cully cool. An extensive beer tap bar, large outdoor parking lot patio with random seating, pup friendly outside. Inside setup hints as a late night spot that pumps the music. Definitely locally unique. First impression of the food ~ intense flavors and heavily fish sauced. Wished there was more guidance from the server when asking about the dishes. A word of mouth discovery for authentic Lao food.
Marcus Parisian
Severely overlooked when it comes to the Cully food options. It's got a quaint bar with some tables around and some nice TVs to watch the game. The food is such a delight. It's not overly heavy and yet filling. Really enjoy it and I'll definitely be a repeat customer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samantha Vengal
This place is so good! The noodle soups and the fried rice were killer.
Abigail Rose Stickney
All the food we ordered was disappointing. Food did not seem clean or fresh. Lettuce served was turning brown.
Chew Chai Saephan
Always leaving satisfied ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nam Khao, Sausage, Thum Mak Hoong - Papaya Salad, Sausage Plate with Sticky Rice
The brother at Khao Niew told us to check out his sister's restaurant here- and here we are for dinner. Lemme tell y'all... This was my favorite restaurant we ate while we were in Portland for a week!!! The food is AMAZING, it's as authentic as it can get. The spice level, the flavor, the portion - just done right!!! The nam khao 5/5 - the crispiness with the nam was perfect- the portion was so big I couldn't finish it but omg, this was one of the best nam khao I've had. The khao piak 5/5 - my all time fav comfort food. The broth is amazing, the noodle makes the broth thicken up, put a little bit of chili oil to give it that "umph" ; just writing this review makes me crave for it again lol. The Lao Sample Platter for 2 consists of : papaya salad, sien savanh (heavenly lao jerky), lao sausage, soft boil egg, pork rinds, rice noodles and sticky rice.. we weren't going to order this but my fiance wanted to try everything and see if it meets up with his expectations.... And it sure did!!!! The papaya salad is spicy, that good spice that makes you want more- tip, put the vermicelli noodles in the papaya salad, trust me. The beef jerky was so crispy yet so tender, hard to explain but it was just done right. I love the fried meatballs, simple yet so good when you're eating it with sticky rice and papaya salad. The Lao sausage was my fiancé's favorite, he said it was just like home. The service was quick. You order at the counter first. They have a nice patio section too. They also sold beef jerky - the kind in the bags. We bought two of it lol All in all, amazing experience. We'll be back when we're visiting again!!!
We have been eating her for several years now and the food has remained top notch. This is a self service pay at the counter and bus your own tables kind of place. We have tried most of the soups and they are all so good it makes it hard to decide. Even though prices have gone up everywhere lately including this place I feel the prices are still good and sometimes lower than expected. I can't say enough good things about the food, been bringing people here sometimes and they have always been impressed which is great since it makes my choices seem good.
Authentic laos food. Take out only
5 stars for the food. I got the Khao Poon and my dinner companion got the Sukiyaki. We also got the firecracker shrimp and mango sticky rice. All of it was excellent and really hit the spot. Minus one star because of the all sports tvs playing on walls. I guess I missed it when I looked at the Yelp that this was also a sports bar? I guess that's a thing some people want? Loatian food and sports? Not really my thing nor what I expected. If I go back I'll just get food to go.
Came here last week, and 2 weeks before that, and a month before that time. I think I'm addicted to Cully Central and their Laotian food. This place is super casual and a place where you grab your own hot sauce from a dinky foldout table at front. It's kind of weird that they play sports on the TV on the sides but ignoring that stale American sports bar vibe, their food is delicious and it is legit Laotian food! From the meat side, stand out items are their fish patties, fried chicken, and spiced chicken wrapped in banana leaf. And stand out items from vegetarian-friendly side are their nam khao (crispy fried rice salad), mushroom larb, and spicy noodles (similar to indomie instant noodles but far more delicious and probably nutritious). Everything my partner and I tried was delicious and had such amazing spice and fragrance. And I've been eying some new dishes on their menu like their fish wrapped in banana leaf dish, which I was warned should be shared between multiple people. I have yet to go through the rest of their menu but would gladly be back again!
What a wonderful place to sit outside in the sun and enjoy a healthy and amazing lunch! I wanted to try everything as so many gluten free choices! Nice decor and kind people. I'll definitely be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A good place to have a beer & Laotian food. Great service.
Cully Central has become a regular for me. What great food. Everything I've had here has been delicious. I'm pretty hooked on the Khao Piek Sen with pork belly. Everything is so good though, and I love that they have house made snacks and sauces to go! Everyone is so friendly and helpful too. Oh, and a great tap list and cocktails even. Made with love. (I don't love the seating, but it'll do)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Jerky, Khao Pooon - Curry Noodle Soup, Wings, Khao Piek Sen Kit
Great noodles but the cucumber salad was pretty awful. Arrived in over an inch of liquid.
Food: 3
Service: 3
Well for starters, the restaurant was freezing inside. There was one space heater in the dining room which one couple had put next to their table. The restroom was even colder, like outdoors. We ordered Larb Gai, Crispy Rolls and a Papaya Salad. The Salad and Larb Gai we asked for light spicy. The Larb Gai was dry crumbled chicken with some herbs and citrus. No spice at all and no sort of savory fish sauce or anything to put on it. It was dry and not appetizing to us. The lettuce leaves served with it to use as wraps were from the very center of the Romain head and so tiny impossible to use at all. (See photo ) what's that about? Never ever been given such at any other restaurant. The Papaya Salad which when asked we requested to be light spicy and unlike the Larb Gai which had nothing spice wise was inedibly lip burning spicy. The crispy rolls were good. Will not return as it wasn't our cup of tea.
Restaurantji Recommends
Cully cool. An extensive beer tap bar, large outdoor parking lot patio with random seating, pup friendly outside. Inside setup hints as a late night spot that pumps the music. Definitely locally unique. First impression of the food ~ intense flavors and heavily fish sauced. Wished there was more guidance from the server when asking about the dishes. A word of mouth discovery for authentic Lao food.
Severely overlooked when it comes to the Cully food options. It's got a quaint bar with some tables around and some nice TVs to watch the game. The food is such a delight. It's not overly heavy and yet filling. Really enjoy it and I'll definitely be a repeat customer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is so good! The noodle soups and the fried rice were killer.
All the food we ordered was disappointing. Food did not seem clean or fresh. Lettuce served was turning brown.
Always leaving satisfied ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nam Khao, Sausage, Thum Mak Hoong - Papaya Salad, Sausage Plate with Sticky Rice