HK Cafe

You’ll find Chinese families, hungover young people and anyone who likes a bargain crowding into this super-popular 82nd Avenue dumpling slinger, which opened five years ago but rivals the hood’s other longstanding favorites. On weekends, try to avoid the midday rush, since there’s nowhere to wait and you may be sent outside in Portland’s drizzle until your turn comes. During the week things are calmer, and cheaper—prices drop to $2.50 a plate for all items, including HK must-haves like shumai and turnip cakes.