NYT Dining Guide Added Two Portland Restaurants
OK Chicken and Khao Soi and The Paper Bridge joined the list this month.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Comfort Food
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Portlanders looking for new dining spots have two additional options in the New York Times regional guide, while one Pearl District staple was removed. The national publication updated its Portland recommendations on October 1, 2026.
Why it matters
The guide highlights city eateries that draw national attention to Portland's culinary scene. Whether these additions reflect broader shifts in the local restaurant market or individual editorial choices remains an open question for residents tracking the city's food landscape.
OK Chicken and Khao Soi was previously recognized among the top 50 restaurants in the U.S. in September 2026, while The Paper Bridge earned a starred review in a 2025 ranking.
The players
OK Chicken and Khao Soi
A restaurant located at 3226 SE Division St. that was recently added to the New York Times dining guide.
The Paper Bridge
A restaurant located at 828 SE Ash St. known for its house-made rice noodles.
República
A Pearl District restaurant serving brunch that was removed from the New York Times guide.
The details
The New York Times included OK Chicken and Khao Soi, located at 3226 SE Division St., and The Paper Bridge, found at 828 SE Ash St., in its Where to Eat Right Now series. The Paper Bridge is noted for its production of homemade rice noodles. Concurrently, the outlet removed República, located at 100 NW 10th Ave., from the current guide.
Timeline
2025: The Paper Bridge appeared on the restaurant list.
September 2026: OK Chicken and Khao Soi appeared on the top 50 U.S. restaurants list.
October 1, 2026: The New York Times updated the Portland dining guide.
Beyond the Bridges
This update follows the established pattern of the New York Times Where to Eat Right Now series in cycling through local recommendations. It reflects the ongoing national coverage of the city's food scene as a destination for regional cuisine.
Dinners or weekend outings can be planned around these recognized spots on Division Street or in the Ash Street area. Note that República continues to operate its regular brunch service from Thursday to Sunday despite its removal from the guide.
The takeaway
Keep an eye on how these national features influence weekend reservation availability at featured spots. Residents can monitor future updates to the guide to see which local establishments earn or lose recognition next.
Further reading
For more on the city's changing dining landscape, browse the latest Comfort Food updates.
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