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    CoKiea's Kitchen

    4.8 (73 reviews)
    Closed • 1:00 pm - 4:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Lasagna, collards, salad
    Jennifer U.

    I've found my favorite food in Portland. I've recently revisited the vegan diet and have been cooking at home but am tired of cooking so I looked up some vegan food spots and this was my first choice to try. I got my mind blown as well as my tastebuds. I had the pleasure to chat with Cokiea while she was preparing my food. She is incredibly passionate about her cooking and it definitely shows. I got takeout and was so excited as the garlic bread was smelling DELICIOUS on my drive home! I wanted comfort food and comfort is what I got! I will definitely be returning regularly! This was the best tasting meal I have had in a very long time. I think it's maybe the best lasagna I've ever had.

    Vegan Gumbo
    Eero K.

    Food was tasty, doesn't taste vegan, the flavors were well layered and thought out. I did end up having to wait an extra 10-15 minutes on top of the probably 15-20 minutes for her to make my meal, while she processed handing out three orders ahead of me just to place my order. I was going to give up on the line but none of the other food carts sounded satisfactory that day. Glad I waited but not sure I would do it again.

    Neesuh M.

    Amazing food! I ordered the small gumbo and a side of potato salad. The gumbo was packed with flavor. I thought I would miss the meat but the cauliflower and beans made up for it! The homemade (no cornmeal) fried okra was great and added crunch. The potato salad was delicious and refreshing. Thank you for the great meal for my meatless Monday.

    Jackfruit Tacos Vegan
    Joya B.

    My pictures do not do this food justice. Everything taste fresh and flavorful. She is cooking it up right in front of you, chopping tomatoes and cutting avocados right there. The portions are ridiculously generous we fed six on three plates. Cokiea is personable and down to earth. Nothing but good vibes and great food. I have to try to stay away.

    Veggie Burger
    Amayah E.

    The one time I came here I had the burger and the peach cobbler, both were delicious! If she can make a regular beyond burger take like that I know her own cooked meals are delicious. I intend to come back to try her more homemade dishes as I'm sure those are jumping. Thank you Cokiea for the mission you're doing in Portland, keep rocking queen! I also really enjoyed talking to her and getting to know her, it made the ambiance all the better.

    Soul Bowl (and a friend's plantain she wanted me to taste!)

    Soul Bowl with jackfruit. A must have. Rich flavor, crispy seasoned jackfruit, packed with tangy greens and creamy beans, soft Mac noodles. Southern deliciousness and not greasy. Dairy not missed at all! This is gooooood food.

    Robin D.

    Decided to stop in because I saw great reviews and was looking for good filling vegetarian food. AMAZING. Hands down the best vegetarian food I've ever eaten, if not some of the best food in general I've ever eaten. Prices are so incredibly fair, everything was made to order with organic ingredients and by the food cart owner herself. If you want delicious, hearty soul food you must come here and try it. Even my non vegetarian boyfriend said he wished he didn't get a burger from another cart and got food from her instead.

    Vegan Birria Taco
    S B.

    I can't say enough great things about this gem! The flavors are done in such an incredible way complementing each other so effectively. We eat here often and will continue to support this amazing cart. The food is really outstanding! Every meal we had was full of flavor and cooked to perfection The menu is very good and lots of options with something for everyone. This food is delicious, flavorful, and cooked to perfection! Best soul food in Portland reminds us of Vegan Mob in Oakland California.

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    Super cool lady super cool food! Excited to try the gumbo and plate when I can :) thanks

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    Delicious and very fresh! Really enjoyed the breakfast burrito and tacos! Large portions and very flavorful!

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    Now located on Sandy, this is worth going out of your way for! Heading over for a fix ASAP

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    Ask the Community - CoKiea's Kitchen

    Norah - Volcano tempura noodle soup

    Norah

    4.6(217 reviews)
    2.6 mi•Sunnyside, Belmont, Southeast Portland
    •$$

    Went here for my friend's birthday dinner. I don't think I've been to a vegetarian Thai place…read morebefore, but the food was amazing! We took the bus here and it was close to a bus stop, and I think there's also street parking available as well. The decorations were very cute--it's a smaller restaurant, but they really made sure the ambiance was nice. I ordered some tea and a see ew, and we shared waffle fries and brussel sprouts. Each dish was flavorful and so good--my favorite was the see ew. I still think about it! Definitely a return restaurant on my next visit to Portland!

    I definitely went out of my way to try this restaurant because I'd heard they had a great vegan…read moremenu, and it was absolutely worth it. Since it was my first time, I asked the staff for a recommendation. They suggested the bibimbap and mentioned it was on the spicy side, which I was totally okay with. While their cocktails looked really tempting, I ended up getting a Mexican Coke, and I loved that they had it. The bibimbap was absolutely delicious. It had so many different flavors and textures, and somehow they all worked perfectly together. The waiter also suggested mixing everything together before taking the first bite, which I really appreciated. The ambiance was super cute, with a cozy little tiki-bar vibe inside, and they also have a few outdoor tables. The service was exceptional throughout. This is an easy 5-star review from me.

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    Obon Shokudo - lion's mane mushroom rangoon

    Obon Shokudo

    4.4(293 reviews)
    3.5 mi•Industrial District, Central Eastside, Buckman, Southeast Portland
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    ONE STAR?? Hilarious that i got on here and the entitled out of towners are on here giving a one…read morestar. I love obon. The udon noodles are heavenly. The broth is nourishing. The onigiri is art. And the service is always polite and professional. Always. I was physically at the restaurant the night these one star people were there. From what I could tell sitting at the bar and observing the ID in question, it looked fliiiimssy even from where I was sitting. I kinda get both sides ya know , sure one person in the group wants a drink w dinner but dude just tough it out and have your dinner. Instead they popped off and all started fussing and being entitled and it was just gross. I was enjoying a fantastic dinner but that table was like trying to take the stage. I think they ended up storming out and one girl like stomped off and said she was keeping her cup !! lol I worked in food a long time ago. And I've worked in cannabis under the watchful eye of the olcc so I'm on the servers side. Don't take chances and don't listen to these kids scramble for a secondary ID. Sketch. Go to obon. Get the Sando. Enjoy.

    What should have been a straightforward ID check became an unnecessarily confrontational…read moreexperience. Rather than communicating professionally or reviewing additional identification, staff escalated the interaction, culminating in my friend being called a "bish." I can't recommend this restaurant. Also just don't treat people that way. It's not cool.

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    Mis Tacones - Chimichanga

    Mis Tacones

    4.5(202 reviews)
    6.0 mi•Vernon, Alberta Arts District, Northeast Portland
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    Amazing in every way. Huge menu of vegan Mexican food, including empanadas, tacos, freshest…read morehomemade tortillas. They have a huge section of gluten-free items, so this is a mecca for people with gluten or dairy allergies. They even have quesadillas made with sunflower cheese that looks and tastes melty in miraculous ways I don't understand. Guac was perfect. All the seitan meats were seasoned with flavorful sauce that permeated all the way through. Nothing on the menu is expensive, especially considering the labor to prepare such complex vegan versions of an already laborious cuisine. I'll definitely return next time I'm passing through town. And recommend it to everyone.

    Listen on the asada burrito alone, this would be a 50/5 rating l o l but had to consider all the…read moreother bites and just overall experience. We came by on a weeknight around 6 pm and were able to squeeze into a table. I will say, this is my own fault for not noticing when we sat down, but we chose a table closer to the bathroom and I did not enjoy how it was left open with no sort of division or curtain to close off the area. I didn't enjoy seeing it or smelling the bathroom soap with my meal which was a bummer. The interior is a whole vibe otherwise and the decorations are so vibrant. You can order at the counter or via QR code and we opted for that for ease. We grabbed 2 of the empanadas, the asada burrito w/guacamole added, and 2 tacos (al pastor and frijoles). Listen I will dream about that delicious burrito for ages. The asada was so freakin delicious and the crispy crunchy bits were to die for; I literally fought my husband for the last bites. The tacos were also good and I enjoyed them both but the frijoles won over the al pastor. The empanadas were a miss for us though; the elote one was better than the potato and soyrizo but even then, the texture of the actual empanada was off and I just did not enjoy it. I'm sure they have had more of a crowd given their recent shout out (which is well deserved and should be celebrated!) but it legitimately took over 30 min for us to get any single item of food. We got a limonada which took ~15 min to come out then the food itself hit the table at about ~35 min with one item still missing. I want to give some grace to the extremely hardworking team and it was evident that they had a ton of to go/takeout orders, but maybe they can hit a balance between those and people dining in. They did seem spread very thin across the evening. I literally dreamt about that burrito on a subsequent day sooo you know I will be back. I was also so sad to not have their giant fries with delicious toppings because there was no way we could tackle that with everything we ordered, so definiiitely find me at Mis Tacones again. All in all, go support a wonderful local business serving up plant-based Mexican dishes.

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    Dirty Lettuce - Seitan BBQ Ribs - À la Carte Creole Red Beans & Rice

    Dirty Lettuce

    4.7(187 reviews)
    4.8 mi•Cully, Northeast Portland
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    Ever since homegrown smoker closed, I have been looking for my go-to vegan soul food spot. Dirty…read moreLettuce has filled that gap! My wife and friend went for dinner and we sat outside. We shared an order of hush puppies and they were awesome. They were cooked perfectly and tasted very fresh and flavorful. We also tried the calamari which was also good (though it lacked salt overall). My wife got the catfish, and I thought it was very good. Nice texture with the cornmeal crust and had a nice subtle seafood flavor. The sauces were all good and I enjoyed dipping in all of them. Although I did find the remoulade sauce to be a bit bland compared to the other sauces. It was still good though. I enjoyed the mashed potatoes and gravy. They were very rich with a nice texture. The greens were also tasty and cooked well. My friend got the bbq ribs with rice and beans. The rib was nice. Not what I was expecting it to look like, but the bbq sauce was tasty and had some nice smoke taste coming through. The rice and beans were simple and good. I ordered the chicken bacon ranch sandwich. It was very delicious! I was surprised by how much flavor the fried chicken had. I couldn't eat all of it and ended up eating the rest cold for dinner the next day and somehow it tasted even better! All in all we had a great experience. The service was friendly and quick. The space was clean and charming. I loved all of the hot sauce and condiment options. I love this place and will definitely be back.

    Watch in-depth video breakdown here…read morehttps://youtu.be/2LsMS2vxzRU?is=U5MfItnpo97tUvuq Dirty Lettuce had me questioning whether I was really in Portland or somehow got transported back down South. I'll admit, I came into this place with a slight bias. I'm from the South, and maybe it's ignorant, but when I hear "soul food," I automatically think of the South. I grew up around soul food. I know what good collard greens taste like. I know what good mac & cheese tastes like. So when I heard people on TikTok raving about a vegan soul food restaurant in Portland, Oregon, part of me was thinking: "Soul food? In Portland? How good could it really be?" Well... Dirty Lettuce shut me up pretty quickly. I originally found this place while searching TikTok for vegan restaurants in Portland. Dirty Lettuce kept coming up, and people especially hyped up the fried chicken and BBQ ribs, so I had to see for myself. I ordered the fried chicken meal with collard greens and mac & cheese -- two sides I take VERY seriously. The fried chicken was incredible. The seasoning and batter reminded me of some kind of combination between KFC and Popeyes, while the inside stayed moist and tender. At certain points I genuinely forgot I was eating vegan chicken. It tasted and felt like I was eating a Southern fried chicken plate somewhere in Mississippi or Alabama. Then came the collard greens. Man... These greens tasted like somebody's grandma was in the kitchen cooking Thanksgiving dinner. They serve them in a bowl with plenty of pot liquor, so initially I thought they might be a little watery. Nope. That broth was PACKED with flavor. It was almost like a collard-green soup, and I mean that as a compliment. The greens and the broth complemented each other perfectly. And the mac & cheese? A1. Creamy, rich, flavorful, with this subtle smoky taste that I wasn't expecting. I don't know exactly what they did to it, but whatever they did -- KEEP DOING IT. I also tried the BBQ ribs. They were good, although they were probably my least favorite item compared with everything else. But that's almost unfair because the chicken, greens and mac & cheese set the bar ridiculously high. I also went into the ribs with huge expectations after hearing people hype them up on TikTok, and I'm not really a ribs guy to begin with. So take my opinion there with a grain of salt. They were still good. My one area for improvement would be customer service. The woman who took my order wasn't rude or anything, but I personally would have appreciated a warmer greeting and more inviting energy. I'm very big on customer service, and I think the person at the front counter sets the tone for the entire experience. Maybe she was just having an off day -- we all have them -- but that was really the only part of my visit that didn't match the quality and energy of the food. The restaurant itself is small, clean and has some really cool artwork on the walls. It has a nice atmosphere without trying to be anything overly fancy. But the FOOD is the story here. At one point during my meal, I remembered that Black people make up a relatively small percentage of Oregon's population, and I became convinced somebody from that percentage had to be back there in that kitchen cooking. Because there was no way these greens were tasting this close to something my grandma would have made on Thanksgiving. I came in skeptical. I left thoroughly impressed. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or eat meat every day of your life, I'd recommend trying Dirty Lettuce. And if you're from the South and you're skeptical about getting legitimate soul food in Portland like I was? Go ahead and try it. It legitimately reminded me of a Southern Sunday plate from somebody's mama's kitchen. Dirty Lettuce proved me wrong -- and I'm glad they did. Highly recommended. Watch in-depth video breakdown here https://youtu.be/2LsMS2vxzRU?is=U5MfItnpo97tUvuq

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    Harlow - Drinks

    Harlow

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    1.8 mi•Richmond, Clinton, Southeast Portland
    •$$

    This place is beautiful! I was planning on ordering food to go, but all the plants and natural…read morelighting and friendly atmosphere changed my mind and I stayed. The food was so good it made my day; adding tempeh to the mighty bowl with the garlic and tahini sauce is so good. 10/10 recommend. The real reason I came to write this review though is because staff is super sweet and genuine. It was my first time coming here, and I had a lot of questions about the menu to the point where I could feel myself becoming annoying (face palm). The gal taking my order was Jessi, she was so helpful, kind, knowledgeable, accommodating, and authentically friendly. I can't remember what it was that we shared a laugh about, but I walked away happy because of that type of simple interaction that restores your faith in humanity. People who have never worked in the service industry are generally clueless and walk into a restaurants like it's their first day on earth. But even with my string of annoying questions, she never once made me feel like I was being a nuisance. Whoever is in charge here you should give Jessi a raise. The food is great, but she's the reason I'll be coming back!

    UPDATE: Harlow responded that my items were picked up over…read morean hour after ordering. This is not true. I ordered for pickup myself and picked up less than 10minutes After I placed the PU order. That's the whole reason I said they were "exceptionally fast" in my original review. The ambiance was cool and the service was exceptionally fast. Unfortunately both items I ordered were gross. I love chocolate and peanut butter together esp with coffee but their drink was inedible with an awful taste. Maybe they gave me almond butter by mistake. Woof I couldn't even force it down. The quesadilla was incredibly greasy and nothing like a quesadilla. The mouth feel of the walnut chorizo with the soft vegetables was weird / it felt gritty. The flavors fell as well. The only highlight was the salsa but I'm 90% sure it was salsa de welo which you can buy at a store. No one would finish my quesadillas at the table. Major miss for me. Some of the worst food I've had - sorry.

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    Walnut cashew quesadilla: most delicious quesadillas I've ever consumed!

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