Oma's Hideaway
Day 2: 5-Course Inventive Southeast Asian Tasting Series
Opened just shy of two years ago, this Clinton restaurant has a night market feeling about it, as if you were transported to the most authentic—and delicious—eatery in Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. Esquire named Oma’s Hideaway to its 2021 list of “Best New Restaurants in America” and this year Eater has given it a vaunted spot on its list of “38 Essential PDX Restaurants.” Executive Chef Thomas Pisha-Duffly, of Gado Gado renown, is a 2023 James Beard “Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific” Finalist. Oma’s Hideaway, an homage to his own Oma (or grandmother) whose cooking inspired him, is a reimagining of the immensely popular psychedelic pop-up-turned-restaurant Oma’s Takeaway. With a live cooking station as a focal point, diners can watch noodles being pulled, meat being roasted, and a whole lot more. There’s a host of extraordinary street food-type items like corn fritters, sweet potato dumplings, and salted egg yolk curry fries, as well as items like baby back ribs with tamarind and fish sauce caramel and a char sui platter. “Portland’s most exciting new restaurant,” raves The Portland Monthly, so, naturally, we are over-the-top excited to visit! Oh, and please note that Oma’s Hideaway will be donating a portion of their proceeds from this event to Chef’s Cycle. For more information, feel free to visit chefscycle.org to learn about this important cause.
About the Host:
Thomas Pisha-Duffly
Chef/Owner
Born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Chef Thomas Pisha-Duffly has cooked in kitchens on both coasts, including Hugo's of Portland and The Butcher Shop and Sportello of Boston. Nominated for multiple James Beard Awards (including being named a "Best Chef: NW & Pacific" Finalist in '22 and '23) he has also been profiled in Food and Wine, GQ, Esquire, and The New York Times.
The Lineup
Courses #1 - #5 will be individually plated.
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Pani Puri
crab, parsnip puree, caviar, cured egg yolk, cilantro, sev
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Cheesy Roti Canai
taleggio, curry tomato soup, basil
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Pork Belly
green curry, chimichurri, confit potato, apple, radish, chicharrón
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Sambal Udang Terasi
shrimp, coconut broth, okra, curry leaf, shallot
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Orange Cardamom Five Spice Donuts
kaya jam
Oma's Hideaway
3131 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $85 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Tickets to our events are non-refundable. However, for emergency requests, we may allow members to transfer their tickets to friends, provided the guest ticket surcharge of $25 is paid when transferring a member ticket to a non-member. All ticket transfer requests (as well as the guest ticket surcharge) must be sent to us prior to the event. Any guests who have not paid the guest ticket surcharge will not be allowed entry.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email [email protected] with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, we will be able to accommodate most dietary restrictions and food allergies except for those with vegetarian and pescatarian restrictions. Please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are.
- What parking information has the restaurant provided for this event?
- According to the restaurant, there is nearby street parking available. Availability may be low however, so please plan accordingly.
