Rangoon Bistro is getting ready to say goodbye to its original Richmond home at 2311 S.E. 50th Ave on Feb. 28, shifting that operation into the former Deadshot cocktail bar at 2133 S.E. 11th Ave. The move trades the cozy counter-service setup on 50th for a much larger dining room and a dedicated bar, giving the team more room to play with drinks while keeping the Burmese dishes that turned the spot into a neighborhood staple.
According to OregonLive, the news first landed on the restaurant’s Instagram account, which names Feb. 28 as the final day of service on 50th Avenue. The Oregonian report identifies co-owners Nick Sherbo, David Sai, and Alex Saw as the team behind Rangoon Bistro and notes that the new space will feature a fresh bar program.
City Filing Shows Bigger Room And A Full Bar
The City of Portland liquor-license application for 2133 S.E. 11th Ave lays out the basic blueprint: roughly 75 indoor seats, about 15 more outside, and a full bar built around an expanded cocktail program. Local outlet What Now Portland first spotted the filing in the city’s public records.
From Farmers Market Stall To Multiple Portland Rooms
Rangoon started life as a farmers market stand in 2017 and made the jump to its first brick-and-mortar in 2022, before adding a North Mississippi restaurant that widened the group’s footprint. The team followed that by opening Bone Sine, a Burmese tavern next to the Mississippi location, in mid-2025, putting a stronger spotlight on cocktails as part of the concept. Both Eater Portland and the Portland Mercury have tracked that progression.
Deadshot's Exit Created A Rare Vacancy
Deadshot, the cocktail bar that previously operated at 2133 S.E. 11th Ave, shut down in November 2025, leaving a prime Hosford-Abernethy location available for a new tenant. Known for inventive cocktails and seasonal pop-ups, the bar’s closure opened the door for Rangoon and reflected how full-service restaurants are increasingly pairing serious drink programs with their food. Public records and coverage of the property document Deadshot’s closure and the lease opportunity that followed.
For diners, the change is expected to translate into easier seating during peak hours and a more developed cocktail list, while the kitchen continues to turn out Rangoon’s core Burmese plates. The restaurant’s website lays out its current locations and menu highlights, and it indicates that many of the dishes regulars recognize will make the jump to the new room. Rangoon Bistro still presents the familiar lineup of menu staples online.
Until Feb. 28, the 50th Avenue counter-service restaurant will keep operating as usual. The owners have not yet announced a specific opening date for the S.E. 11th Ave location, but they have said updates will roll out on Instagram. Diners eager for a first look at the new bar program and expanded space will need to keep an eye on the restaurant’s social channels for soft-opening news and a formal grand-opening timeline.
