"An unconventional space, great food, and attention to service made Duck House Portland’s best new Chinese spot. In the former First National Taphouse space, Duck House bustles six nights a week, fewer when it’s forced to close an extra day to restock. It often does, as crowds gather and line up at the door for a taste of the restaurant’s lauded dumplings, from its xiao long bao to wontons in searing hot chili oil, as well as noodle bowls, stir-fries, and dozens of other dishes on the extensive menu. In a town that suffered for years from a dearth of good Chinese spots, Duck House was a welcome addition when it landed in September of 2016, earning it the Game Changer of the Year from Eater PDX for 2017." - Alex Frane