Portland · Downtown

Departure

#27 in PortlandPan-Asian$$$

Awards

4.3

What People Are Saying

“We had an exceptional dinner and an evening at the Departure. We started with oysters and mussels, both incredibly fresh and beautifully prepared, followed by a hamachi roll that was delicate, balanced, and full of flavor. The highlight of the night...”

New Buzz

Departure Portland Welcomes Executive Chef U'ilaniku'ulei Vele: A New Culinary Chapter - Food & Beverage Magazine

Food & Beverage Magazine · 2 months ago

Former Departure line cook returns as executive chef

The Business Journals · 3 months ago

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HRL Ranking

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U'ilaniku'ulei Vele

Head Chef

U'ilaniku'ulei Vele serves as Executive Chef at Departure Portland, a Pan-Asian restaurant. A former Departure line cook, Vele returned to the restaurant in a leadership role, representing a new culinary chapter for the establishment.

Whole Duck

Signature Dish

A pre-order specialty served multiple ways, praised for thoughtful preparation and expert execution. Highlighted as the standout dish of the evening in top guest reviews.

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