Good food, and humble service. I had been cravings for these from a while and this is the only place in Portland I could find them. I am so glad they opened up here. The Asian flavors, the refreshing slaw, the pillowy Bao and the generous portions, all worth a trip. I would call them to make sure they are open next-time, but it's totally worth the trip. If you are in the area, don't forget to stop for them. read more

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Food was delicious. The salad was different but deliciously refreshing. The only thing I thought was a little off was the extremely strong smell on the meats. We got the tonkotsu and bbq pork. They were both so delicious. read more

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Haven't been here for a minute and now I'm wondering why? The guy in the truck is super nice (likes our pups and gives them treats) the food is very good and maybe the best value in town these days. It's going to be in the rotation from now on. read more

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This place was surprising! The buns are massive! I've never seen buns this large. They are super filling but also very flavorful. I got the pork belly but also had to try the bbq pork rodeo. I am telling you that the rodeo one is hands down the most interesting yet explosive in flavor that you will find. The pork belly one was GOOD but the rodeo one was EPiC. You have to try it. The people there were uber friendly and helpful in answering any questions about the menu, allergens, etc. The cart was cute with it's Breaking Bad theme and the area to sit and eat was charming and going to be perfect when summer rolls around. The only thing I disliked was the slaw. It was unnecessary and has the weirdest texture. Will definitely be going here again. Also if you think you can eat 3 buns you'll be surprised when you can only put 2 away. read more

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The food is good, I've gone twice now. The last time I went the two people working there were talking very loudly about personal things and it made me feel like I was invading their space. As a customer this didn't seem professional. Otherwise it's easy to access and park and it's next to a fruit stand which is convenient. read more

We had the food delivered so I cannot speak to the cleanliness/condition of the truck or the friendliness of the staff. We ordered the Miso Pork Belly, Braised Beef Tonkatsu and Yakisoba with Chicken. The reviews looked great so I was excited! The positives: the bao buns and the Yakisoba noodles were great. The slaw that came was amazing: refreshing, crisp and mild flavor. The constructive: the pork belly didn't stand out and blended in with the veggies in the bao. The braised beef was ok but not something I would order again, the marinade/sauce of the beef was not to my liking. Definitely had potential but missed the mark for me. read more

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There's no missing or mistaking the delicious aroma of Breaking Buns as you pull up to the parking lot. Even if there were more than the pair of food carts that are already present, you would be able to identify this cart by scent alone immediately, and be explicably drawn to it, like being caught in a tractor beam! Between the two of us, we ordered three Pork Belly Bao, and two each of the Szechuan Cow Bao and the Braised Beef Tonkatsu Bao, to get a good feel for multiple dishes, not realizing how incredibly filling they are, meaning our lunch order also became our dinner! But no complaints were heard from us either time, as we enjoyed every single bite! No wonder there aren't many other carts at this little pod; they've probably all been put out of business, or had to move elsewhere, thanks to Breaking Buns' aromatic ascendancy, and surprisingly affordable pricing. You'd be hard-pressed to find a cheaper, more filling, and more delicious meal anywhere in P-town! It may be a little out of the way for us, but I guarantee my wife and I will be returning here in the future. Very recommended! read more

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Breaking Buns, located in SE at the edge of Reed College. It's in a cart pod, and there's tables with heaters. Parking lot is pretty small. They took my order and let me know there were two in front of e so it would be 20 minutes or so. NBD, I popped over to Portland Leather Goods! We ordered 3 kinds of Bao, which they serve as a soft taco shape with fillings and a yummy side salad. Also an order of yakisoba for the kids (whoops, had to take the jalapeño off!) and edamame (which was 3x the size of most and had great salt). Best bao was the beef tonkatsu, followed by pork belly and then the orange chicken. I liked the flavor of the orange but it was overshadowed by the heat. Tonkatsu was sweet, multidimensional, and nice and soft. We'll be back! read more

The HIGHS - We ordered the Baos and they came out fresh and made to order! - Baos themselves were HUGE, soft, and fluffy - You could tell the meat was very well braised over a several hours since it was nicely marinated - Loved the side of Asian fusion coleslaw, much better than your typical American coleslaw. I enjoyed the green onions and the tangy sauce complemented the meat in the baos. - Service about 10-15 mins, very reasonable wait - ~$12 for 3 baos which I think is also reasonable The MIDS - Braised meat was a little too salty for my taste - The pork belly bao absorbed a little too much of the sauce and sort of fell apart in the middle - Seating area and tables was a little barren given its remote location, but was quiet and had plenty of parking. We opted to eat in our car instead. CONCLUSION I loved the baos and would come back to try the other flavors! There is ALOT of variety to try from. Everything was fresh and made to order. There aren't many places around portland where you can get a big bao like this for the price. read more

Breaking Buns - Braised tonkotsu beef and pork belly - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Overall - Enjoyed the experience and would recommend, although the location feels a bit hidden with limited parking. Location - Breaking Buns can be easy to miss as it's in a gravel parking lot with a few other food carts and a small little market next to it. There are a few parking spots up front with plenty of sitting space with some covered spots. Service - They were fairly quick but I wouldn't say it's was the most friendly or rude which I honestly appreciate sometimes. Food - We ordered the BBQ Pork Rodeo Bao and it was packed full of flavor, in particular strong on mushrooms in a fluffy bun - recommend eating it over a plate because the bun can rip at the bottom. I added the cold slaw on top for that extra crunch too! read more

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The bao are made fresh to order so you get a pillowy soft rice bun stiuffed with a piping hot filling. While they offer different fillings, each order of three has to be the same. I went with the orange chicken and it was very flavorful. On a previous visit, I had the Yakisoba noodles with pork belly. Breaking Buns definitely puts their own fusion spin on them, so the flavor profile was not what I expected. That's why this time I went for the Bao and they were a far better choice, imo. It's a food truck so in inclement weather, wait in your car! They give you a buzzer so you know when your order is ready. There are tables and various seating arrangements behind the cart if you want to eat there in nicer weather. And do visit the adjacent produce market, they have the best produce at reasonable prices. Make it a 2-for shopping / eating experience. read more

located with other food carts, the food cart pod was located in an awkward location. there was a small gravel parking lot right next to the breaking buns food cart. outside seating available, probably nicer to sit at on warmer sunny day! we ordered 6 buns, 3 of each of the following, braised beef tonkatsu bao & pork belly bao. both came out hot and with a side of coleslaw. the wait time between ordering and receiving our food was decent, as it was made to order. the braised beef tonkatsu bao was packing with flavor, you can tell the beef was soaked up with flavor, and as you ate it, the beef would easily tear with each bite. however, the longer you ate the bao, the saltier the bao tasted - to the point it kinda hurts your mouth if you dont cleanse your palate. it was nice to have the coleslaw there to reset the palate - it tasted more like a choppy asian salad than coleslaw which i enjoyed more than i thought. i had the pork belly bao after the braised beef tonkatsu bao and it the flavor was a bit underwhelming (probably because the braised beef tonkatsu had a stronger flavor profile). there was more pork belly than mushroom in the filling, filling was soaked in sauce, which i dont mind for the most part. however, the sauce soaked into the bun and fell apart as i was eating it (ended up having to use chopsticks to eat the rest). the filling both had somewhat of a mushy texture and with the bao bun soaked in sauce, the bun overall had a mushy texture as you ate it. i find myself enjoying the food overall and look forward to trying other flavors of bao buns when im in the area next! read more

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Fabulous bao! We tried the rodeo pork, Philly cheesesteak, and orange chicken. They were all explosions of flavor surrounded by pillowy bun goodness. We both liked the pork tops of the three, but again, all great. Can't wait to return to try the rest! read more

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I had no idea was a food cart and did not notice that it said that on yelp but when I got here, I didn't know what to expect because when I saw the photos, they look really delicious like restaurant stuff but of course you can get restaurant quality from a food truck if you have all the right tools and what not. This place is booming with flavor and these buns or squishy... No pun intended... And delicious. The service is great and the owner and cooks are also accommodating and respectful. It's really hard to choose something here, but the buns are the best and you get three of them. read more

Good baos - good sauces - the chicken Philly cheese and the miso pork are great - portion sizes are huge, service is fast, and the buns are very fluffy - 3 baos is more than a meal! There's a cute outdoor seating area outside the food truck that completes the experience. Stick with the buns - you can get better noodles and other stuff elsewhere. read more

We ordered the Chicken Philly, Rodeo and Spicy Shrimp Bak. Their combinations are inventive but the execution is lacking. The bao would soak most of the sauce and you can notice that the proteins were not seasoned. The shrimp in particular was very plain. Our favorite was the Rodeo which had crispy onion and the sauce coated everyday. Service was nice and plenty of parking near the food cart. read more

Breaking Buns - From left to right: Spicy Shrimp, Rodeo, Spicy Shrimp - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The buns were delicious! I think the noodles benefited from some extra sides of hot sauce and sweet chili but it lasted me and my wife 3 days. Epic portion, and the folks running the carts were kind. Definitely felt out of the way and dark by the cart. I would say it's still worth making the trip to try the buns! read more

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Not your usual steamed bao (a fluffy ball with a little bit of filling). These are more like fluffy tacos with lots of delicious filling. Wow! read more

We've been going to this food cart for a few years now so I thought it was about time to post a review! Everything we've tried has been delicious, but our go-to favorites are definitely the Braised beef Tonkatsu, and the Vietnamese cold noodle salad (with crispy fried Ota tofu). The Tonkatsu is so savory and tender, packed with tons of flavor. The cold noodles are fresh and light with a nice crisp crunch from the veggies & herbs, something we crave especially in the summer months. They're super consistent here, always delivering great dishes. Aside from the wonderful food, Shaolin & Phil are super nice. When we're there with our dog they offer treats (side note the treats are real meat tidbits & this is the only spot our dog actually takes treats from!). Even when they're busy Shaolin always welcomes us with a great big smile, and even remembers our usual order. Highly recommended Breaking Buns if you're looking for good Bao! read more

I rarely ever write reviews for places, although it was late and my husband and I wanted to try something new so we found this place still open. Ordered three of the options with a side of noodles and wow, it truly blew us away with how delicious it all was! When I called to place the order for pick up, the gentleman was very kind and was able to help recommend one of the choices for us, which ended up being my favorite. Can't wait to go back and recommend others to come here too!! read more

The true hidden gem of the Reed Neighborhood. Absolutely will blow your socks off. Phenomenal food, friendly staff, and proper service. The vibe here is immaculate every time I stop by as well! read more

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The food is always delicious! My favorite thing to order is the Szechuan beef it is so yummy. Their services is always fast and accommodating. It's a gravel parking lot with some outside benches for a bite to eat in the sun with friendly workers who have remembered us by first name basis now lol! read more

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Chef was delightful! Service was 100% location perfect for my hotel! And loved the patio!

I came back the other night to get some buns and I love how they're open late night! The side cabbage goes so well with the buns, and the sauces are delightful. As always, the buns are soft, fluffy, and complement the saucy toppings in the middle. read more

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I live in the Beaverton area and drove all the way to Sellwood area for this place. All I have to say is, it's soo worth it. If I could it get weekly, I would. From the concept of breaking bad to breaking buns is incredible. Even the chef looks breaking bad. A cool, different, unique concept that you don't normally see elsewhere. I got the 3 buns for $11, incredibly affordable priced for portion! Comes with miso pork, shrimps, and tonakatsu beef and a salad coleslaw. It was freshly made and hot when I got them. Flavors were phenomenal. My favorite has to be the pork belly miso and tonakatsu braised beef. The coleslaw is so balanced and light at the same time. (I'm so glad I got two orders because now I can have a meal for later) I'm absolutely in love with this place. I hope everyone gets to try their buns, but I'll will back to try more items on the menu! read more

Breaking Buns - Braised Beef Tonkatsu, Shrimp, Miso Pork Belly with cole slaw salad - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Best buns in the city! You can't go wrong - but I recommend the miso pork buns. Friendly staff and parking near by. Enjoy! read more

A food truck that serves baos! I love the breaking bad thing they have a lot of little accessories and props that go along with the show. I love the car so here it is super tangy. I thought the chicken one was a little bit salty. However, the beef one is a mustard flavor is so good and to put a little bit of the coleslaw on top is amazing. The ambience has other food trucks and picnic tables but we brought it home and made it, the service is great the people there are super friendly read more

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Quality food and great choices for Bao and fried rice. Hours also very Convenient. read more

Breaking Buns - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

As a bun lover, I was so excited to try this spot as I had read and heard great things. Things didn't get off to a good start, though. We first had to wait nearly 20 minutes to get our order, even though no one else was around. It was weird actually that it took so long. We ordered 3 buns of the Szechwan chicken and 3 buns of the pork belly buns, along with an order of Yakisoba with shrimp. The flavor and texture of the chicken was nothing special. It was like soggy pulled-pork with literally no Szechwan flavor. So disappointing. The pork belly buns had fantastic flavor but all of their buns (both the pork and the chicken) had the texture of a store bought bun that had been microwaved. Maybe that's their only option, I don't know, but the problem is that if you don't eat them within 60 seconds they become dry and break apart. The Yakisoba, though, was the star of the meal. A really nice portion with lots of shrimp and excellent flavor. I would return just for that. read more

Buns are amazingly good. Go here for that alone. Slaw was a notch above average. It's a nice food cart right next to a great veggie stand. Worth the visit for fresh, affordable meal. read more

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So we came here very excitedly to have some open faced bao sandwiches. we ordered 3, and attempted to have each with a different flavor at which point they let us know that we can't. All 3 have to be the same flavor. why? she wouldn't explain why. She kept repeating that they all have to be the same flavor. I pointed out that they were the same price, and she just repeated herself so we changed the order to two bao sandwiches. We took our bao, and sat in the car to eat, the bun was dry, the filling definitely left us wanting something more. I mean seriously, I make bao at home a few times a year, and love tasting bao elsewhere for inspiration but this was one of those places that made me wish I had not spent any money on the food. We just did not enjoy it at all and struggled to finish our one bun! read more

I love this cart; everything made on their simple menu is done so well! If you love bao you need to try both the braised beef tonkatsu and the miso pork belly buns! Their fried rice and cold noodle salad are great, too! I hope this cart does well and sticks around for a long time! read more

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Got the pork belly baos, very good! Napa salad is refreshing! Would go again and try something different next.

Came here once for a later evening meal, and everything was super tasty! I loved especially that it came with a very fresh slaw to balance things out. All the staff were super friendly, and the food came out quick. The flavors were just perfect overall! read more

Breaking Buns - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I'm a fan of this place! It's a cute little Breaking Bad themed food cart with a variety of options and drinks. The fried rice is different from typical fried rice, so don't expect it to be like the usual. It's got more textures in it, I think is the best way to describe the difference. It's not for everyone and I've got to be in the mood for it. My favorite part about this place, though, is the shrimp bao. Delicious! Perfect mixture of textures and flavors. The shrimp itself is just perfectly cooked and super tasty. The service is super friendly and they really want to make sure what you order is accommodated for you. When I asked for tofu fried rice, they checked that I was okay with egg in it. How thoughtful! read more

I kept seeing breakings buns on instagram and I finally decided to go try! And I'm so happy I did. There's altogether 6 different protein options between pork, chicken, shrimp, and tofu. I opted for 3 of the shrimp bao and I'll definitely be back to try the tofu for 3 baos + the slaw that comes with it was $11 pre-tip which I think is a pretty decent price considering the size of the buns. And not to mention, no other restaurants are really putting bao buns on the market like they are. It was raining pretty heavily when I went so there was hardly any other people around and service was fast! Breaking buns is nestled in amongst some other food carts down in sellwood and there's plenty of seating to come with friends. I look forward to going back! read more

Breaking Buns - 3 Shrimp + Napa Cabbage Slaw - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Oh wow, these baos are amazing! My favorite is the shrimp, but the pork belly and beef are close seconds. I haven't tried the yakisoba yet, but it looks delicious. read more

Came out for a late night snack on my birthday and was not disappointed!! Some of the best baos ever! The service was amazing and the sitting area was so cute. If I lived in Oregon I would come here all the time! We got the bbq one and the orange chicken one. read more

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The Phili Cheese Chicken buns and the Rodeo BBQ Pork buns are my favorite! Also, great pairing with the special cabbage slaw they make every morning at the butt crack of dawn! read more

Superbly Delighted! Just discovered Breaking Buns and I will definitely be back. Amazing flavors and everything is fresh and locally sourced. Great options for vegans and vegetarians. They will even prepare the fried rice without eggs and it still tastes just as amazing. The buns are incredibly delicious. Normally in the past I'd go to Mama Dút downtown to get buns that taste this good, but they always sell out unless you get there early. Well I'm not going to have to deal with that problem anymore, I'll just come here to Breaking Buns when I'm hangry for some delicious bao and Asian fusion. The yakisoba noodles and tofu was amazing as well. Favorite sauce was the plum tonkatsu. Everything we tried was A+++ delicious! Highly recommend, you won't go wrong with Breaking Buns. read more

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