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Burnside bowl substitute with GF chik'n... yum!!! First time here, was looking for a delicious vegan rice bowl and this place came up! Nestled among the different amount of food trucks, this place is a little delight! The food is reasonably priced with great portions... somewhere between $14-$16 a bowl and $4-$6 sides. The cashier was nice and answered all my questions. Will come back again when I'm back in Portland! read more

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Getting food on Labor Day and it was so busy - the delightful human was so kind (amongst holding down the cart solo and a large line. Thank you so much! read more

Native Bowl - Big chik'n salad. 10/10 - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Delicious vegan food. There are also several vegan gluten free options. One f our favorite place in town read more

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The Albina Bowl was delicious. Located in a food cart pod with multiple delicious food options. Service was fast, friendly and efficient! read more

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Heaven on earth for vegans! The servings are huge and I can normally make three meals out of it. Prices are great! Consistently good service. read more

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Massive amount of bland food for a reasonable price. I had the Hollywood Bowl and my husband had the Burnside Bowl. Everything was fresh and well-prepared; it just lacked flavor for us. We're not salt lovers and we eat a lot of veggies and meat free dishes. I wish I had asked for extra tahini or salsa or something to spice it up. I can't see myself returning for more. Bummer. read more

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I've been to Native Bowl only TWICE since I've lived in Portland. Which honestly, I feel makes me a terrible vegan. I have had the Buffalo Bowl and the Alberta Bowl. Both times the bowls are HUGE and packed with fresh, vibrant, CRISPY vegetables. The Buffalo sauce was good and that bowl rocked. BUT the Alberta. OH. YUM. The sauce was OUT OF THIS WORLD delicious. Spicy and creamy and perfect to accent the other flavors. The garlic tofu was seasoned to perfection as well. I would only change that the cubes are huge lol. I would do them half or even a quarter of the size but hell, the bowl was perfect to me Now I'll be honest, I have a weird thing with places I LOVE in that I like to try EVERY item on the menu. BUT I don't like Teriyaki or BBQ. My husband loves both and I've had bites of his and I don't like them. He however loves the sauces. I won't be able to give an opinion on the bowls with those flavors but to tell you my husband says they're 5 stars. I'll definitely be trying more and will update on my other finds! But this is worth every penny and you'll feel great after eating it! read more

Native Bowl - Morrison Bowl special - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Native Bowl - Buffalo Bowl - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Over priced food cart food. The chicken was nothing but poultry gristle. The rice was good and the veggies were fresh. Save your money or get the tofu. read more

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We are all plant based so the "chicken" you are referring to are made…

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That hardest thing about coming to Native Bowl is deciding on which bowl to get. They all sounded delicious so I just went with the special the had written on the board. IT was packed full of yummy fiber and protein. Important: make sure you opt for the roasted garlic. They were supper generous with the amount of garlic they gave you, and I felt it made the bowl that much better. It had been awhile since dining at this food truck pod and they have added some great seating areas at either Prost or at Bloodbuzz, which serves, coffee, cocktails and beer. We were able to secure a spot near the firepit at Bloodbuzz, were I also had the Girl & The Sea Cocktail. I would recommend doing the same. read more

Native Bowl - Special with Black Bean, Soy Curls, Cabbage, Dragon Sauce and topped with Roasted Garlic - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Called this place at three this afternoon and asked about ordering. Family who live there are sick, We wanted to treat them. we live out of town and are unable to visit. Our delivery was to take place at 6 pm. We went thru Grub Hub. We advised our family that dinner was coming. At 4:45 Native Bowl called and said they could not fill the order..... "because it was 104 degrees there" What a BOWL of poop!!! First of all... The weather report said 94degrees. What restaurant refuses to honor an order due to Weather?? Maybe a food truck! Do not bother to call this poor excuse of a restaurant!!!! They were VERY RUDE. They did call us and told us they were not going to make the food. (before they left to enjoy a holiday weekend) read more

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Great vegan sport. Couldn't decide which bowl I wanted to try more. The broadway bowl didn't disappoint! I'll be back for the Buffalo! read more

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This evening we treated ourselves to a Hollywood Bowl and a Burnside bowl. Husband had read some great reviews on Reddit and decided to go out of the way and drive over for some take out. And what an AWESOME choice that was! Portions are ridiculously huge and filled with tons of goodies including fresh veggies. Plus, each bowl was reasonably priced! I think the Hollywood Bowl was a bit tastier than the Burnside bowl. The Hollywood bowl reminded me of a vegan gyro but in a healthier bowl form. For sure worth the trek!! read more

Native Bowl - Za'atar, lemon garlic tahini sauce, grilled garbanzo beans, red cabbage, pita chips, pepperoncinis and scallions on a bed of jasmine rice. - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Native Bowl - Teriyaki chik'n, roasted garlic, pepper slaw, carrots, scallions and black sesame seeds on jasmine rice. - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Looking for something delicious, healthy, and affordable?? Look no further than at Native Bowl for their delicious bowls that are vegan as well! For bowls starting at $10 you can get yourself a filling meal filled with veggies, vegan protein, and yummy sauce. I enjoy the Albina ($11) that consists of "Teriyaki marinated chik'n, peanut ginger sauce, cilantro, roasted garlic cloves, spinach, carrots, scallions and toasted sesame seeds on a bed of jasmine rice." The bowl is a huuuge portion and easily shared between two people. The marinated chik'n is cooked well and flavorful. The veggies pair well with rice and is topped with plenty of sauce. I knocked one star just because I probably would like a little less sauce but I'll be sure to let them know next time. Overall the bowl was super tasty and honestly if you told me It was vegan I probably wouldn't have noticed since everything paired well together and was just a good bowl to eat for dinner. Staff was friendly and quick to get our orders. Saw them constantly washing hands and changing gloves as well. read more

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Native bowl offers a variety of bowl options that are full of fresh ingredients and flavorful sauces. Profiles vary from peanut sauce to teriyaki to buffalo and more. Unlike many places, they do not skimp on the vegan protein. Many dishes include a fake chicken (seems like beyond meat) and my bowl was packed full of it! The food cart area is behind a bar, so you can also pair your meal with a pint (if you're so inclined.) read more

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I was looking for a healthy lunch spot and came across this food truck. Asked for the most popular bowl that didn't include a vegan meat substitute. I was recommended the Morrison bowl. Healthy enough, but nothing special. A bit of heat, but the favor of the bowl was underwhelming. read more

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I'm not a vegan and I would never had tried Native Bowl if a friend didn't point it out to me. I can honestly say that this place is DELICIOUS!!! My favorite: the Mississippi Bowl. I must have eaten here five thousands times, it's my go-to happy place for food carts. Also, the guys are always super friendly cuties. PS - they use "soy curls" which is a totally unique Oregon product that is the best kept secret ever. read more

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This is probably my favorite food cart in Portland! It's filling, affordable, and healthy. I think regardless of what kind of weather we're going through in Portland, the meals from native bowl makes me feel at ease. read more

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My favorite food cart in all of Portland! It's my go-to lunch spot for casual lunches or early dinners, and everyone I've taken here (Portlanders or visitors) loves it! The Mississippi Bowl, with soy curls, slaw mix, green onions, rice, BBQ sauce, and Ranch dressing, is my favorite, but you can't go wrong. I especially love that the unifying theme of the bowls is vegetarian (easily made vegan), not ethnic profile. So there are bowls with an Asian flavor profile, a Greek-inspired bowl, Mediterranean, etc. Something for everyone! And the co-owner Noah is so incredibly nice! read more

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Jo B.

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Fabulous tasting and vegan with good plant-based proteins, what's not to love! Recommended!

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Oh man! Do they do bowls right!!! I got the Morrison bowl. Lightly spicy sauce that is delicious with some roasted garlic on top of the rice and veggies. YUM! This easily will fill you up and you'll have left overs. read more

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Chris M.

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To the owner of the business please call me at 503-901-1996. My wife and daughter had an interaction with one of your employees yesterday and we need to sit down and talk with you and resolve this. Chris. read more

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First time going here over the weekend. I got the special "Morrison Bowl" with no rice (just salad) and almost asked for a second one. It was so good. Next time in Portland I will have to coordinate several meals here because they have more bowls I need to try. Quick, healthy, super tasty, and good customer service. read more

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Native Bowl is amazing! The food is delicious and the staff are all so friendly and fast. I'll go months without coming in and they still somehow remember my name and specific order. The food is unreal. I'm personally addicted to the "Albina" [Teriyaki marinated chik'n, peanut ginger sauce, cilantro, roasted garlic cloves, spinach, carrots, scallions and toasted sesame seeds on a bed of jasmine rice.] It's the perfect blend of eating healthy and treating yo self. Definitely one of my favorite places to eat in Portland. read more

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I love this place. They have great vegetarian options and the flavors are terrific. You can go mouth on fire spicey all the way to no heat. The staff are friendly and work quickly, even if they're flying solo. read more

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Visiting from Tucson, AZ and stopped here on suggestion from a friend...excellent! Had the Burnside Bowl. So yummy!! read more

Native Bowl - Burnside Bowl - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Native Bowl offers quick and delicious vegan food served straight out of a food truck. I got the Alberta Bowl (because, oh my god, garlic tofu sounds amazing!) and was really happy with the flavors and the portion size. The dragon sauce had the right amount of spiciness and the carrots and other veggies complemented the tofu well. Ill be coming back to try the other bowls! read more

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I 've heard and seen the pictures of this food cart for several years now. I was visiting Portland last week and had to try it. The food cart is now painted aqua blue instead of black. I like it. Portland is already dark and cloudy all the time. The aqua blue color brightened the food carts environment, IMHO. My favorite turned out to be the Couch Bowl. It is pronounced 'kooch' and not 'couch' (the furniture you sit on) like I thought it should be. I guess it is named after a famous sea captain John H. Couch, a pioneer at Columbia river in Oregon. I like it because it is spicy, a bit sweet, and a bit tangy. The sauce is made of gochujang, a Korean red pepper paste, combined with other secret ingredients. The vegetables tasted fresh and the sesame tofu was savory good. This bowl definitely doesn't taste like something that Captain Couch would eat though. Unless Captain Couch also went to Korea, learned the cuisine, and took the red pepper paste home with him to Columbia river. Hence, kooch was so delicious! I ordered a small Couch Bowl and a small Mississippi Bowl. It's not that I am a pig but this may be once in a lifetime experience being I live thousands miles away from Portland and who knows we all will be vanished in 2012 as the Mayans predicted. :-) Mississippi Bowl was also delicious! The bbq soy curls were nice. If you like bbq and ranch dressing, this bowl is for you. Now, what I think COOL was the cylindrical Chinese-take-out bowls they serve it with. That was a fun bowl to eat from! You definitely have to use chopsticks(provided at the food cart) instead of a plastic fork. Otherwise, it won't be fun at all. My method was to plunge the sticks to the bottom of the take-out bowl and then pulled out the rice, tofu, and sauce while trying not to spill the veggies on top (you won't be able to do this well with a plastic fork). Then, I ate what I dug out to make some more room while I stirred and stirred until the veggies, rice, sauce, sesame seeds, and tofu were all mixed together. I would not recommend eating the bowl like licking ice cream cone from top to the bottom. The wonderful morsels are in the bottom and middle of the bowl so work at it until all combined together, you will be rewarded with yummy morsels. I bought several coconut macaroons to-go since I had no room for dessert. It was yummy also. It's really too bad that I live far away from Native Bowl. This is the kind of eating establishment that I will visit every week. read more

Native Bowl - Native in aqua color now. - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Native Bowl - Couch(kooch) bowl before all the morsels dug out. - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Native Bowl - Couch(kooch) bowl after being stirred. So yummy! - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Jason V.

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Frickin' delicious bowls, and generous portions, and friendly staff. Is there more you could want? (Yes, a cocktail, and there's a full bar in their pod so you are totally set!) Incredibly worth it. read more

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The burnside bowl was delicious! The produce was fresh and crisp. Super fast, super friendly! Highly recommend :) read more

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I've only had the Albina Bowl, it's so delicious, flavorful, and filling. The chik'n is sooo good. The portions are very filling and lasts me 2 meals. Good mix and ratio of fresh veggies, protein, rice, and sauce. read more

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I stopped by and got a Burnside Bowl. I loved the many textures and flavors. It had a nice heat and lots of teriyaki soy chicken. The inclusion of roasted garlic cloves was genius! My bowl was super filling and quite a good size. I loved every bite. It was at times s but too saucy for me, so I may ask to get some of the sauces on the side in the future. Delicious and nutritious! I was one happy customer. read more

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This was one of the first places I tried in Portland after I moved to Oregon and it's still a favorite years later. I think the Burnside and Buffalo are my favorites, but I've never had a bad order. Super friendly and fast service, HUGE portions at a great value. read more

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Great food! Husband came to try another cart sonI wandered and ended up here. I saw people walking away with food that looked yummy! I asked what was recommended by the person working in the food cart and they recommended The Broadway. I love anything with peanut sauce so I accepted! The food came up in about 10 minutes and it is so fresh. Carrots, red cabbage, green onions, sesame seeds, rice, and some spice. Totally vegan and amazingly flavorful. Happy to know this is close to work so I can come during work week for lunch! read more

Native Bowl - The Broadway - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Love this place! My boyfriend and I usually split one because the portions are so huge. The Tofu is cooked perfectly and there's no skimping on the sauce. Highly recommend read more

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The food tastes pretty darn good and you get a good amount. I got the Buffalo bowl, which had a nice spice to it and good buffalo taste. Bowls don't take that long to be made so no long wait time. My bowl cost $10, which I think might be one or two dollars too much. You do get a good amount but I'm torn. Everything is fresh, tasty, and healthy. read more

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Don B.

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Oh hell yes. I dun just got bowled over by Native Bowl's Mississippi bowl. $7 for the large, 15 minutes for the wait (I was warned), and about 5 minutes of scarfing down a delicious mix of coleslaw, rice, scallions and BBQ soy curls (with 2 kinds of BBQ sauce). It was a delicious mix of the creamy coleslaw and tangy BBQ with some expertly-charred soy curls adding that I-can't-believe-it's-not-chicken texture. Bomb. I'm totally sold, and I can't wait to try more of the bowls. Problem is, it's going to be hard for me to not order the Mississippi Bowl over and over again every time I make it over to this corner of the city. Word. read more

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Fast and fresh food in a cute little food pod. Everything I was looking for in a refreshing dinner. Not too heavy of a meal where you go home with a stomach ache, it was the perfect meal. Will definitely be a new food favorite read more

Native Bowl - Big Chick'n Salad Bowl (Teriyaki Style) - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Peppercorn ranch + BBQ Soy Curls = Mississippi Bowl = Delicious = Happy Tummy. That basically sums up my experiences at Native Bowl! I've only had the chance to go a handful of times so far but I've had the Mississippi Bowl numerous times and also tried the Chili Bowl. Both were fantastic! The cart offers a small selection of all vegan bowls and a couple vegan sandwiches as well -- I can't wait to go back and try the rest! The prices are really good for how much food you get at $6/small and $7.50/large bowl. They are located right next to the ATM for the Mississippi Marketplace which is pretty handy in case you don't have any cash on you! You can even take your bowl over to Prost! and get a beer to add to your meal! The hours of the cart make it hard for me to make it there during the work week, at least for now, while the marketplace is newer and bearing its first winter months. The carts tend to close up fairly early. Follow them on Twitter at @NativeBowl to keep up with specials and closing times for any particular day though!!! (THANKS JULIE!!) read more

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Alberta neighborhood (NE Portland) W side of N Mississippi Ave just S of N Skidmore At the Mississippi Marketplace Pod the guy (no pun intended) manning this cart was not only nice, but worked very quickly! He was not only kind, but also informative. I had their Mississippi Bowl: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/native-bowl-portland?select=YQKQsPsh8YcJ3kqTlIitVg#XHUrrjMfN-gxkCO6YQEY_Q which is one of the healthier alternatives at this pod. This bowl comes with Jasmine Rice, homemade Ranch Sauce, BBQ Soy Curls, 2 kinds of BBQ Sauce, Cole Slaw, and Scallions. This wonderbowl of vegetarian ingredients takes one on a culinary trip filled with both flavor and texture. I loved how everything complemented each other making for a most delicious treat. read more

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This girl came up to me today and said she recognized me from this vegetarian cart the other day. I was confused because I never met herbivore. *crickets* If I'm not eating at Homegrown I'm here getting something more lighter to eat. I could really eat here every single day of the week because it's just that damn good. I also love the tea they serve here and they give free refills of it too! Tip for Yelp: GEAD read more

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More info about Native Bowl

4233 N Mississippi Ave
Portland, OR 97217
Boise, Mississippi, North Portland
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(503) 330-7616
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Hours

What time does Native Bowl open?

Native Bowl opens at 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Native Bowl close?

Native Bowl closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Native Bowl take credit cards?

No, Native Bowl does not take credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Native Bowl have catering options?

No, Native Bowl does not have catering options.

Does Native Bowl serve alcohol?

No, Native Bowl does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Native Bowl have TVs?

Yes, Native Bowl has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Native Bowl have bike parking?

Yes, Native Bowl has bike parking.

Does Native Bowl have outdoor seating?

Yes, Native Bowl has outdoor seating options.

Does Native Bowl have parking?

Yes, Native Bowl has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does Native Bowl have free WiFi?

No, Native Bowl does not have free WiFi.

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Specialties

All of the food at Native Bowl is made from scratch with love. Our bowls are always made to order, using only the freshest vegetables and ingredients available. We use locally made tofu and soymilk from Ota Tofu, and Soy Curls from Butler Foods in nearby Grand Ronde, Oregon. We pride ourselves in serving you the freshest, most delicious, healthy, fun bowls in town!

History

Established in 2009.

Creative Vegan Fusion Bowls owned and operated by Ted and Suzzette Easton.

Meet the Business Owner: Ted E.

Owned and operated by Ted and Suzzette Easton. Vegans, love to serve healthy, plant-based, cruetly-free food!

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What a sunny, vibrant place to enjoy gluten free baked goods in NE Portland. Located in a lovely…read morehistoric building on Broadway, this is one of my favorite bakeries for those avoiding gluten. There is a wide variety of baked goods, as well as ready-to-bake items located in their cold case. Prices are in alignment with what one would expect to pay elsewhere, and the service is top notch. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and super fast. As the bakery is located on a super busy stretch of Broadway, expect street parking to be hit or miss. I've been pretty lucky finding spots in the vicinity when I visit on Saturday or Sunday mornings. Check this place out, I'm sure you'll love it!

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The food was a little less than mediocre. I'm surprised to see the food truck has a 4.8 rating with…read morehow the food tasted. The jalapeño popper soup tasted nothing like what I thought it would. It was bitter and sour. The outer taco shell was made of egg and cheese which was ok, the meats were definitely lacking flavor. The two people working were nice, and food was done super quick. There were a handful of us that ate from here and not one of us really cared much for what we got. My rating is based solely off of the food, not only based off of what I thought, but what my friends thought of their food as well.

ATTENTION: YELP IS NOT REFLECTING FASTO'S HOURS CORRECTLY. CALL THE NUMBER OR PEEP GOOGLE INFO…read more Yelp doing a disservice. This place was off the chain. I am very allergic to gluten, not celiac dangerous but a step down. That said, I had the Sunday special (BBQ ribs and cheesy cauliflower + some chicken tenders because I just had to try them... I didn't expect to eat so dang good that day. My homie found the spot randomly last minute as we were just looking for a spot to break bread. John, the owner, absolute saint - enough said. Generously letting me try things and share his heart behind shifting the culture to be more accommodating for people like me. Dude is committed to making great food. Classics renovated. Going there Sundays ritually for sure now with the homie.

3.1 mi•Buckman, Belmont, Southeast Portland

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I'm still puzzling over my experience at Mirasata Tuesday, after which I left hungry and…read moredisappointed. I came with three friends for lunch; we all placed individual orders then took our numbers (on a small standup sign) back to our table to chat and enjoy the day. Soon food came for the two men in our party, and we women encouraged them to eat rather than wait on our food. So eat they did, and in another 10 or so minutes more food arrived, but not my order. After a short discussion we realized that my food had been given to one of the men, and he had eaten it; now the food he actually ordered arrived, leaving him with two meals and me with none. Our server seemed to think it was our fault that we got the wrong food, and brought me a roti to eat but never replaced my meal. I was not pleased to have spent $17.50 for a serving of roti, which wasn't exactly the lunch I had paid for. I think i wpuld have liked the food if I'd had a chance to eat what I ordered. it would be most appropriate for the restaurant to refund my money since, through no fault of my own, I did not receive the food I paid for. It was the server who mistakenly put my food down elsewhere, and my friend who ate it had no idea it wasn't his. Unfortunately there was not so much as an apology, and I won't be returning to Mirasata.

2.8 mi•Kerns, Northeast Portland

Rice & curry with polos, seeni sambol, and the fried rice upgrade!

Rice & Curry with pol sambol

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Mikiko Mochi Donuts

4.5(205 reviews)

REALLY GOOD GLUTEN-FREE DONUTS…read more My absolute favorite has passion fruit curd. To DIE FOR. Black sesame, horchata, so many cute flavors. I'm a huge fan and bring all of my out-of-town guests here.

Was excited to see there was a mochi donut cafe in town!…read more Found street parking nearby. The store is small but has good natural light from the large windows, cute decor, and indoor seating. There were so many unique flavors and they all looked enticing. We ended up ordering a half dozen so we could try all the ones we wanted. The donuts tasted fresh, the mochi texture was fun to bite into without the donuts feeling too dense, and the flavors were distinct and true to their descriptions. I did find the donuts to be a little too sweet to eat more than a few bites, but the black sesame donut was the least sweet and I happily ate the whole thing. The price is a bit steep for donuts, but they are a more novel food item. Would come again and grab a single donut to enjoy with a matcha next door!

2.2 mi•Sullivan's Gulch, Northeast Portland

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Most delicious chicken and waffles you will ever taste!

The Sports Bra

4.3(142 reviews)

My wife and I had taken our girls to the sports bra for our first time visiting this bar. The four…read moreof us had a lovely time together, we ate well drank well and had an overall great time. We shall be back! Peace be with you all Sherri

i really liked the atmosphere here. the place is adorned with sports decor and there are multiple…read moreTVs playing different women's sports games. i really appreciate that this bar highlights female athletes and their accomplishments. service was great! no notes here. the food did not meet my expectations. while the flavors were good, i thought it was a bit too salty and i was disappointed that the bun was not toasted, it was cold, and since the meat was very juicy, the bottom bun got soggy. the fries were very good though. besides that, i really enjoyed it here and hope to come back soon!

2.4 mi•Downtown, Southwest Portland

Our chandelier hoop

Brussel Sprouts

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A few seats are available outside

DarSalam

4.7(409 reviews)

Yeah it's goated. Best middle eastern food I've ever had. The lamb shank and Iraqi shish kabobs are…read moretoo good. Service is always the best. Ambiance is one of one. Have never seen such care to what's on the walls of any restaurant. This location downtown has amazing historic Iraqi art on the walls. The one on Alberta in NW has awesome historical photos. Iraqi shish kabobs are amazing. Perfect for 2 meals. I eat one kabob with a whole blistered onion and tomato and the greens included as a wrap with their pita bread for lunch. Then the other kabob with another onion and tomato for dinner. Tzatziki and hummus are amazing too. Lamb shank is literally fall off the bone. 10/10

Food: 5/5 I got the Mixed Grill plate which comes with chicken kabob pieces, beef kabob, and…read moregrilled onions. For reference, middle eastern is one of my favorite cuisines, and this blew me away. Specifically, I think this was the best seasoning I've ever had on kabob meat, it was a flavor bomb. Good value too, normally I have to ask for extra meat from other restaurants, but I was full and satisfied from this plate! I also got the tabouli salad and it was very fresh. Also love how many GF options there are here! Service: 5/5 Wonderful service, the server took great care of us and answered all our questions. Ambiance: 5/5 I loved the art pieces and decoration everywhere, it really felt authentic, like I stepped into a different country for lunch. The dim lighting created a nice intimate atmosphere.

0.5 mi•Mississippi, Boise, North Portland

The food and its presentation are devine. I had adis soup and chicken kabob rice plate. Highly recommend this family owned restaurant!!

Baba Ghanoush (V,GF) Mixed Grill (GF) Golden Pompano "Zubede" Fish (GF)

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Iraqi Draft Beer and Tea

The Whole Bowl

4.4(63 reviews)

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Whew the hype is true!!! The big bowl fully loaded was truly what I needed today! Delicious and…read morepacked with veggies and beans and flavor! They have vegan options available too! Love that they list the calories on the website as well! Delicious and hitting calorie goals can't beat it! It's an order at the counter type place no inside seating! But, there was seating outside!

WOW I was pleasantly surprised at how amazing this tasted. This is like 10x better than Cafe Yumm…read moreif you were to compare it. There was one guy working and he made two bowls within 5 minutes of us ordering. Very affordable, too! I could easily get this multiple times a week if I lived a little closer.

2.5 mi•Grant Park, Northeast Portland

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The whole Big Bowl (16 oz) (Fully Loaded)

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Big Bowl (16 oz) (Fully Loaded)

Nicholas Restaurant

3.8(537 reviews)

I really don't recommend spending your money here. I'll say as a disclaimer my review is based on…read morean Uber eats order. I think sometimes restaurants have a different level of quality or care for to go orders and I want to call that out. However, the food is quite expensive, and VERY disappointing. Things I ordered Pita bread - was extremely dry, leathery, un-chewable. Must have been stale. Dip mezza - hummus not smooth, no flavor, Lebneh was ok, baba ghanoush almost tasted of artificial smoke flavoring. Shatta - absolutely not shatta. It was oil with chopped herbs that has definitely gone bad. Again absolutely no flavor. Paid $5 for a tiny to go condiment cup of it! What a rip off. Falafel - meh. Lamp gyro - fiance thought it was ok, but also, very bland. There are so many good middle Eastern restaurants I will definitely never order from this restaurant again. It's really sad when you can tell that an establishment simply does not care about the quality or the culinary technique that goes into their food. Especially when they charge so much!

The Food Was AMAZING! Highly recommend ordering from here…read moreif you want delicious, authentic, flavorful and down right loving food. Nicholas is where it's at. The Lamb Kabob, chef's kiss Hummus and pita sooo good. The Falafel has so much flavor, a must try. You can tell the restaurant uses quality ingredients in their food

Lamb kabab bowl and lamb shawarma bowl

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Storefront.

Butterfly Belly Asian Cuisine

4.3(607 reviews)

2.0 mi•Pearl District

Wow. Had the pho that has chicken, beef, veggies, and tofu. Comes with bean sprouts and lime and…read moreThai basil on the side. And sriracha and house made (!) hoisin sauce. I drank the last drop from my bowl. Also, on Saturday night there was community karaoke, which was much fun. The waiter sang. It was epic. It was noisy but never hit 90 decibel for a warning. The community held space for newcomers

Finally made it to Butterfly Belly on my quest to try all the pho in Pdx. Really enjoyed the beef…read morepho I had, especially the broth. The restaurant itself is cool looking with a fun vibe. And the owner/host was very friendly, if very busy. As other reviewers have pointed out they do karaoke and the host is also your server, bartender and karaoke DJ. This makes for a bit of a wait getting your food. Karaoke is not my thing so it was a distraction to me, but I think it's cool they have a unique business and people really seemed to be having fun. Tip: you can upsize your pho for 3 bucks.

2.3 mi•Downtown, Southwest Portland

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El Pilón

4.7(239 reviews)

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I had such a genuinely beautiful experience at El Pilón Colombian Food. You can feel the care the…read moremoment you're there. The people are incredibly kind, personable, and welcoming, with such positive energy. There's a real human connection here--you can tell they truly care about what they do, and you leave feeling fed in more ways than just food. And the food absolutely deserves the praise, too. The chicken empanada was perfectly crispy and full of flavor, and the chicken arepa was warm, cheesy, and so comforting, with tender shredded chicken that just hit. Everything tasted intentional and made with love. Even the sauce on the side brought everything together so well. I would honestly pay double for this experience--not because it's expensive (it's very reasonable), but because the food, the people, and the overall vibe are just that good. Beautiful food, beautiful people, beautiful company. They deserve the world. Highly recommend. --------------------- Tuve una experiencia realmente hermosa en El Pilón Colombian Food. Desde el primer momento se siente el cariño y la dedicación. Las personas son increíblemente amables, cercanas y acogedoras, con una energía muy positiva. Hay una conexión humana muy real -- se nota que de verdad aman lo que hacen, y uno se va sintiéndose lleno de muchas más formas que solo con la comida. Y la comida también merece todo el reconocimiento. La empanada de pollo estaba perfectamente crujiente y llena de sabor, y la arepa de pollo estaba calientita, con queso derretido y muy reconfortante, con pollo desmenuzado suave y delicioso. Todo sabía intencional, hecho con amor. Incluso la salsa que viene al lado unía todo de una manera increíble. Honestamente, pagaría el doble por esta experiencia -- no porque sea caro (el precio es muy razonable), sino porque la comida, las personas y la vibra en general son así de buenas. Comida hermosa, personas hermosas, una empresa hermosa. Se merecen el mundo. Súper recomendado.

I ordered two cheese empanadas, and they were extremely disappointing. I also accidentally selected…read morea maracuyá juice instead of a guanábana juice, and even though I realized the mistake immediately, before the drink was even handed to me, they still refused to change it. I ended up paying for something I did not want, which felt unfair and frustrating. This experience completely turned me off from returning or trying anything else on their menu. Based on this visit, I would not recommend them at all.