Everyone’s talking about JIA Asian Street Kitchen, the newly opened eatery tucked into Bend’s eastside. After experiencing its beautiful interior, the kind, attentive hospitality and its mouth-watering cuisine, Bend Magazine understands the hype.
JIA, which translates to ‘family’ in Mandarin, lives up to its name by doing things family-style, serving up hearty plates of flavorful cuisine inspired by Asian street food culture. Founder Cynthia Linh spent the past seven years globetrotting, helping create restaurant brands and cultivating a significant online following. Her worldwide travels significantly influence the culinary creations on JIA’s menu. Pulling inspiration from the flavors and dishes found in Vietnam, China and Thailand, Minh presents a menu that pays homage to the diverse dishes found throughout Asia.
Located in Brookswood Plaza, the interior of JIA Asian Street Kitchen is a sensory delight. With darker mood lighting perfectly contrasted with pops of vibrant colors, the dreamy decor and atmosphere immediately transport you far, far away from Central Oregon. Booth, table and bar seating arrangements are available, each comfortable and inviting.
The range of dishes satisfies diners with impeccable flavors, generous portion sizes and artful presentation. A perfect start to the meal, the crispy rolls boast a tasty filling of mung bean noodles, wood ear mushrooms, carrots and cabbage, paired with a sweet and sour dipping sauce. The green beans, smothered in spicy house XO sauce, a spicy seafood sauce from Hong Kong, and fried garlic, offer a mouthwatering kick of heat and umami.
The five-spiced pork belly in the Pork Belly Baos is paired with cucumber, purple cabbage, pickled carrot and cilantro, creating a wonderfully balanced array of textures and flavors with crispy garlic, onion and house chili oil topping adding a nice crunch. If you’re a fan of heat, the spicy egg noodle dish with minced pork, peanuts, sesame and green onions won’t disappoint. It definitely packs a spicy punch.
The Saigon Bowl, featuring Vietnamese rice vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, bean sprouts, pickled carrot and daikon, lettuce, basil and crispy rolls, all topped with peanuts, garlic chili oil and crispy shallot, is the ultimate sharing option. Delivered in a large bowl, the dish is accompanied by a choice of tofu, grilled barbeque pork, chicken or shrimp.
While JIA Asian Street Kitchen doesn’t currently serve alcoholic beverages, a cocktail list is in the works. Based on the current mocktail offerings, their cocktails are sure to impress. The Ube Lavender Sparkler, Watermelon Cooler, and Berry Pina Colada mocktails are refreshingly inventive and pair wonderfully with the flavorful cuisine.
The combination of its vibrant atmosphere, inviting staff and eclectic menu makes JIA Asian Street Kitchen earn the Bend Magazine stamp of approval. If you’re looking for a cozy place to enjoy Asian-inspired cuisine with fresh, creative mocktails, JIA is a must-visit. Stay tuned for their upcoming cocktail creations!
How to Get There
19570 Amber Meadow Drive #100, Bend, OR 97702 | jiastreetkitchen.com
Open: Monday – Saturday, 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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