Gado Gado – Indonesian
Gado Gado pulses with the vibrant energy of a Southeast Asian night market, where the air is thick with the intoxicating scent of charcoal-grilled satay and the bright, punchy heat of house-made sambals. Diners are treated to a sensory tapestry of textures, from the satisfying crunch of krupuk and golden bakwan sayur to the delicate, aromatic depth of green curries and fresh scallop crudo. This lively destination reimagines traditional flavors with a playful, modern spirit, creating an atmosphere that feels both soulful and brilliantly electric.
1081, Northeast César E. Chávez Boulevard, Portland, OR, 97212 +15032068778 https://www.gadogadopdx.com0Cuisine: Indonesian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Gado Gado
Dairy-Free at Gado Gado
Gado Gado in Portland has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Oma's Clove Scented Rice, Roti Canai and Treat Treat. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Gado Gado
Gado Gado in Portland has 11 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ikan Woku, Krupuk and Sambal Flight. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Gado Gado
Gado Gado in Portland has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Jungle Juice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Gado Gado
Gado Gado in Portland has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Oma's Clove Scented Rice, Disco Doll and Wonder Juice (Zero Proof). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Gado Gado
Gado Gado in Portland has 12 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Oma's Clove Scented Rice, Roti Canai and Disco Doll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Gado Gado
Gado Gado in Portland has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Roti Canai. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Gado Gado
Gado Gado in Portland has 4 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Charcoal Grilled Chicken Satay, English Pea & Asparagus Green Curry and Roti Canai. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Gado Gado
Gado Gado in Portland has 8 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bay Scallop Crudo, Oma's Clove Scented Rice and Roti Canai. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Gado Gado
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Rice Table Feast | 164.8 g | 68 g |
| Sumatran Style Beef Rendang | 100.3 g | 48.2 g |
| Treat Treat | 30.3 g | 26.3 g |
| Chinese Sausage & Shrimp Siu Mai | 16.2 g | 22.7 g |
| Jungle Juice | 10.6 g | 22.6 g |
| Velvet Elvis | 73.5 g | 17.9 g |
| Charcoal Grilled Chicken Satay | 105.9 g | 12.8 g |
| Soft Shell Crab Papaya Salad | 29.9 g | 12.8 g |
| Disco Doll | 57.5 g | 12.5 g |
| Wonder Juice (Zero Proof) | 101.7 g | 10.3 g |
| Electric Avenue | 103.1 g | 9.9 g |
| Bay Scallop Crudo | 28.2 g | 5.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Krupuk - $10: shrimp chips, terasi peanut sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sambal Flight - $6: an assortment of house-made condiments Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Roti Canai - $16: flaky handmade Malaysian flatbread, blistered tomato curry, coconut, aromatic garlic oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charcoal Grilled Chicken Satay - $16: shrimp terasi peanut sauce, crispy rice, sweet soy gula jawa, lime leaf Dietary tags: Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bakwan Sayur - $16: green papaya & cabbage fritter, curry leaf, sweet chili sambal, mint chutney Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chinese Sausage & Shrimp Siu Mai - $19: red yuzu kosho aioli, black fungus, smoked trout roe, togarashi Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Crudo
- Soft Shell Crab Papaya Salad - $25: green papaya & mango, pickled pineapple, macadamia nut, coconut tamarind dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bay Scallop Crudo - $26: white shoyu & kombu cure, melon & apricot nectar, coconut pandan cream, candied anchovy, turmeric & squid ink krupuk Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- English Pea & Asparagus Green Curry - $28: shitake mushroom, fermented ramp salsa verde, pickled ground cherry, pea tendril Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Kauai Shrimp - $28: guava aguachile, mandarin sambal matah, coconut pearls, lime leaf Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ikan Woku - $32: Mandanese 'bouillabaisse', shrimp, clam, black cod, candlenut, corn, basil, lemon balm, anchovy crouton Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sumatran Style Beef Rendang - $32: Oma's rice, boiled egg, candied anchovy, fried shallot, toasted coconut, house pickle, sambal hijau, shrimp krupuk Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Table Feast - $89: Family-style interpretation of Dutch-Indonesian Rijsttafel. Includes pickles, sambal, panipuri, fritters, satay, siu mai, roti, rice, curry, ikan woku, salad, omelette, beef rendang, and dessert. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Oma's Clove Scented Rice - $6: coconut, turmeric, pandan, fried shallot Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- House Jell-O Shot - $7: rotating flavors Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Oma's Old Fashioned - $15: coconut-washed bourbon, falernum, Angostura, orange twist Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Treat Treat - $15: vodka, pandan, coconut milk, coffee, Luxardo Del Santos, rum, salted ube whip Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Lectin-Free
- Electric Avenue - $16: cognac, bourbon, passionfruit, vanilla, li hing mui, lemon, magic rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
- Velvet Elvis - $15: gin, rhubarb, raspberry lapsang syrup, lemon, mole bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Disco Doll - $15: tequila, Thai basil, Aperol, peach, cinnamon, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Jungle Juice - $15: rum, melon, Cocchi Americano, curry leaf, green tea, lime, tiki bitters Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Banana Fairy Queen - $16: Mezcal, rye, banana, Averna, spiced bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Wonder Juice (Zero Proof) - $11: ginger, turmeric, tamarind, soda, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Majestic Moose (Zero Proof) - $13: Pathfinder N/A amaro, pineapple, coconut milk, cinnamon, orange, lime, nutmeg Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Lectin-Free
- Singha Lager - $6: 12 oz bottle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Mexican Coca-Cola - $5: bottled soda
Frequently Asked Questions about Gado Gado
- Is Gado Gado dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Gado Gado has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Oma's Clove Scented Rice, Roti Canai and Treat Treat.
- What can I eat at Gado Gado on a dairy-free diet?
- Oma's Clove Scented Rice, Roti Canai and Treat Treat carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Gado Gado have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Oma's Clove Scented Rice and Disco Doll.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Gado Gado?
- Rice Table Feast, at roughly 68g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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