Dim Sum, Dumplings, and More by EverOut Staff Eating Chinese food on or around Christmas is a beautiful and time-honored tradition. In the past, Chinese restaurants were the only businesses open on Christmas Day, so Jews and other non-Christian immigrants often sought refuge there during the holiday. Whether you're accustomed to ordering egg foo young every Yuletide or would just like to try something new this year, we've gathered our favorite Chinese restaurants in the Portland area for your consideration. Duck HouseThis former taproom turned Sichuan Chinese joint has become famous citywide for their delectable, must-have xiao long bao, wontons, and dumplings—seriously, if you’re not eating their delicious lamb dumplings at this very moment, you need to make some serious life corrections. But neither should you sleep on their more standard Sichuan fare, in particular their Mongolian beef. I love this stuff. Spicy, marinated beef tossed in an array of peppers and grilled onions, this dish is a meaty, mouth-rockin’ pleasure from start to finish. (And smart diners swing by for their great lunch specials in order to beat the lines that form every night for dinner.) To make matters even better, their fantastic service is always on point, so... I’m sorry, but what are you waiting for? WM. STEVEN HUMPHREY