Oun Lido’s

Cambodian restaurant · Portland

Oun Lido’s

Cambodian restaurant · Portland

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30 Market St, Portland, ME 04101

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In the heart of Portland, Oun Lido serves up a delightful mix of Cambodian flavors in a welcoming, retro atmosphere that's both cozy and vibrant.  

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30 Market St, Portland, ME 04101 Get directions

ounlidos.com
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$20–30 · Menu

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30 Market St, Portland, ME 04101 Get directions

+1 207 554 3111
ounlidos.com
@oun.lidos

$20–30 · Menu

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"Portland might be known for its cobblestone streets and lobster, but there’s a large Cambodian American community that started to arrive in the late 1970s. And Oun Lido's, from the crew behind Công Tử Bột, is serving the most interesting Cambodian food in the city right now. The spicy, tender lemongrass beef skewers and deeply flavorful twice-fried lemon chicken are the standouts, as are the noodle dishes like the mi goreng, a stir-fry with frilly egg noodles and a sweet soy curry sauce. They’re a counter-service spot, and only takeout at the moment, but that just means you should bring your spread (with a refreshing coconut limeade) and post up at nearby Tommy’s Park to enjoy it all." - Alana Dao

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From Esquire’s 2024 Best Restaurants: Oun Lido’s is a joint venture from Bounahcree “Bones” Kim, a thirty-four-year-old Cambodian American, and Vien Dobui, who runs Công Tử Bột, Portland’s best Vietnamese restaurant. Using Maine’s rightfully lauded ingredients, cooking in a space that’s still in the process of being built out, and tapping into hazy, precious memories of childhood, Bones turns out plates that brilliantly synthesize Cambodian and Cantonese flavors. Baptized in pungent homemade prahok, a Cambodian fish sauce, his beef salad topped with toasted rice powder is a salty-sweet-crunchy-meaty mouth party. The skin on the fried hot lemon chicken is as glassy as the water of Casco Bay. The mee kathung, another Khmer staple, made with broad rice noodles, is tangled with braised beef and served with an unusually rich five-spice gravy. It tastes like home, no matter where home is or what language one uses to describe it.

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Lisa Sofia

Google
Rice cakes, wontons, beef salad, and sesame cookies absolutely delicious, service excellent. Highly recommend for a quick, tasty lunch.

Brooke S

Google
Holy shit. One bite into the Hot Lemon Chicken and I was legit speechless, it was soul shaking, so surprisingly euphoric, unexpectedly toe curling. The Flower Kiss Smoothie was an instant teleport to a palm-shaded beach, and the Mee Kathung beef melted in my mouth. Every song played over the speakers was the perfect choice, joyful, and dancey, not too loud. Oun Lidos is perfection. The service is quick and the staff is great! Visit before this place blows up on all the foodie lists and the wait times becomes 2 hours.

Emma Wolfsohn

Google
My friend and I went to Oun Lido for lunch this weekend and it was fantastic! Neither of us had eaten Cambodian food for a very long time. The atmosphere is cute with a retro vibe and very calm; wait staff and kitchen staff so friendly and welcoming; and the food was really tasty. We left totally satisfied!

Zoe Young

Google
Went for dinner with my friend tonight and it was absolutely amazing! Some of the most fresh, delicious and comforting food I've ever had. The Bao Breakfast Sandy is an absolute must try! They're so nice and welcoming, and really make you feel at home. Will be recommending to all my friends and family 😋

David Ding

Google
Great option for diverse food in Portland. Slushie was great and mee kathung was a great choice for rice noodles. Perfect southeastasian blend of spice, spicy, and acid, creating a lasting impression. Will try again when in Portland!

P Franz

Google
Everything was so well-made and beautifully presented. All had a unique flavor and something special to it while also just being tasty and filling…Chef Bones is so talented and welcoming. Would highly recommend!

Brennan C

Google
This place is a hidden gem. It’s in my top 3 places to eat. The steak salad is unlike any salad I’ve ever had. Packed with flavor and just so good. Oun Lidos is a must try.

Lauren Davis

Google
Loved it. Got the soup- a rice congee with chicken and a fluffy omelette in there. So comforting and delicious, perfect winter food without being heavy. Really excited about this menu and can’t wait to come back and eat more! Really sweet people too

Brock T.

Yelp
We went in around 3pm on a Sunday. A non-peak hour because we wanted to enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere. And we did! We have a 1 1/2 year old who roamed around a bit upstairs but was accommodated by the very friendly staff. Bunna, our waiter, gave us some tips on the menu and recommendations and everything was good. He also took some pictures of our family and taught us a bit about Cambodian cuisine which was fun. We sampled a variety of plates but my favorite was I believe called the Mi Goreng (the spicy chili noodles). As someone who enjoys spicy food and has sampled different chilis (Chinese, Indian, Mexican), I loved how the flavor profile was unique in that dish. I would say its a must try for someone who likes spicy food who lives near Portland or is in the area and has time. The coffee was also very, very good. For the price I'd say that one is also a must try.

Jane G.

Yelp
The food at Oun Lido's is unbelievably good. You won't be disappointed!! WHAT WAS GREAT: - The Bao Bfast Sandy (folded, egg, char siu bacon... yum) - Lemon Chicken (fried chicken with major flavor. This is NOT the bland, unseasoned, boiled lemon chicken you're used to.) - Mi Goreng (noodle stir fry with fried egg and mushrooms in a sweet and tangy sauce) - Fried Rice (I expected this to be bland, but was also PACKED with flavor. So good. Douse yours in lime!) - The Slushies (we tried the Guava one--yum! Just like a fruit smoothie). - The fresh roll (classic rice paper/fresh veggies combo) - The service (very friendly and quick) WHAT COULD BE IMPROVED (Said with love): - Signage - it's unclear at first that you order downstairs and dine upstairs. Many diners assumed that you seat yourself and wait to have someone take your order, but you order first and then head upstairs and sit wherever you please. One sign at the entrance could make this clear! Same with bathroom signage. Many folks were (somehow) getting turned around. - Silverware/chopsticks -- it'd be nice if there were a designated place to grab what you need, whether it be utensils or whatnot - Water - the water is randomly at the (nonfunctional) bar, but again, it should be at the clearly marked, designated spot along with the silverware, for example (think: Crunchy Poke, Off Track) - The lighting - the lighting is extremely dark, and not in a flattering way. What little lighting there is is extremely unflattering and harsh. It makes it hard to see, but was also is blinding at times. Remove the overhead lighting and invest in small, battery-operated table lamps with warm bulbs. - The ambience - I assume this place is better for takeout (again, because the food is fantastic), because the chairs/tables are oddly spaced, uncomfortable, and again, are bathed in darkness. - Staffing - for how popular this place was on a Friday night (and for good reason), I felt bad that our waitress (who was both taking orders from a long line of customers AND serving everyone their food) was running around nonstop all night. Adding on a designated server while also having a cashier would make everything run much smoother. That being said, our food still came out super quick, and we ordered a lot, so props to whoever was running the show. All this being said: you MUST try Oun Lido's! These fixes are minor and to be expected when a new restaurant is getting on their feet. Everything on their menu is DELICIOUS and I can't wait to go back!

Gabrielle M.

Yelp
We will be talking about this spot for years to come for all the right reasons. The food is amazing and the people great, the spot is evolving--- it's going to be something!! Small menu, curious dishes (lemon chicken is a MuST!!) the wheat noodle dish w egg was phenomenal. Staff was attentive, hustling and really engaging. I cannot wait to see what happens w the old Pats space. It's cold (like, ate w coats on), needs more tables and real chairs, but they will figure it out. A bar is coming and maybe a lounge-y area upstairs. They have all the fixings for a huge success, cannot wait to see the lines outside and am so glad to have gone before they happen!

Mccall M.

Yelp
Came in for a quick bite before work and to check out the space. Was a bit confused where the dining room was but the employees were super helpful and kind. The dining room is very moody and a great space to tuck away from the holiday crowds. Seems a bit unfinished but with all the potential space, excited to see what's in store! I ordered the bao breakfast sando. The pork was the best bite, sweet and tender. The mayo was a bit overkill with the buttered roll and cheesy egg but overall very filling for the price. The Vietnamese coffee is a must! Will be back again to try some of the noodles.

Michelle B.

Yelp
If you like flavor blast cheetos, flamin' hot Doritos, etc. then you'll really like this place. If your palate is more delicate or nuanced, you can probably skip this one. My husband and I were able to get through about half our meals; we like spicy food but the sour, meaty, tangy, sweet notes were also turned up to eleven. We questioned whether this was authentic Cambodian, or a gen z reworking. And almost all the entrees are noodle dishes, and they are just under the price of an average lobster roll.

Jaime G.

Yelp
Order downstairs for takeout or take upstairs with lots of tables. We got recommendations from the person at the counter as well as a lovely person in line. All of the food was delicious, fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced between savory, sweet, spice, herbs, etc. This place is special and unique. I can't imagine it'll be quiet for long once the word gets out. I'll be dreaming about a lot of the flavors, I'm not sure I can pick a favorite dish. The tea was also delicious and I got mine with boba. The sesame cookie and coconut cornbread (from the case) were perfect to finish the meal, just the right amount of sweet and so many flavors still too.

Hilary L.

Yelp
Came in around 6:45ish on a Sunday and it was not crowded at all! Looks like this place just opened up and added seating upstairs. It's easy to miss the place because there's no official sign, but look for the restaurant name on the outer window panel. You order at the counter for dine-in and take out orders and seating is upstairs if needed! There's also some pastries and bread on the front case! We got the Banh Chao Fresh Roll, Hot Lemon Chicken and Mee Kathung + some iced tea and coffee. Everything came out hot and fresh. Loved the freshness of the crunchy veggies and the herbs in the fresh roll. It also came with a lime/peanut fish sauce dipping sauce. The hot lemon chicken had a nice heat and crunch that paired well with the juicy chicken thigh. The beef in the mee kathung was braised with something soy/five spice-based? It tasted very star anise/clove forward and with the noodles, tasted savory, slight sweet and smoky. All in all, looking forward to seeing this place flourish as it expands its dining space! ALSO, there was AC :') which was so nice considering the warmer weather recently

Terry T.

Yelp
Great service and flavorful food. If you're looking for great, unpretentious, authentic Cambodian/Khmer food, this is the place to go.

Joel K.

Yelp
Fabulous food like no other in Maine. Skip the lobster rolls and come here for bao, salads, and more.

Joe P.

Yelp
Unbelievably great flavor. I look forward to see how great this place can be become. Their cuisine should be at the top of your list when looking for quality Asian food in Maine. Some of the nicest staff around.

Lai K.

Yelp
The food was really good. We ordered egg rolls, stir fried noodles, fried rice, and beef sticks.