The jambalaya is packed w flavor and nice big chunks of meat that ya def can't miss…read more Did someone say crinkle cut fries...I'm there. Ask for it spicy and you get a lil dusting of heat nicely paired w ranch dip. Staff was super courteous and plenty of outdoor partially covered seating. There's even a few chairs surrounding a fire pit. I've driven by this spot lots and noticed all the food carts. Glad I finally got to try one. Would like to try a Po'boy next time or another Cajun classic dish. Kudos for bringing the South to PNW :)

Yes!! Try everything on the menu and don't miss the beignets…read more Service is impeccable and gracious Ambiance is Nola vibes with a smile

This place is banger!! I had the smoked meatloaf special. Whatever the special of the day is…read moreorder that. The owner is very friendly and has years of experience making incredible smoked meats of all kinds. Nice seating area with an incredible collection of sports memorabilia! Don't miss it!

The food seems like it was left over from yesterday.They had 2 cookies left Look like a rat had…read morechewed on it. The pork smelt so bad it stunk , and I had to throw it away. And this was at eleven o'clock a m.

Lovely pop up inside Cafe Olli. Super friendly service. We had the cornbread (amazing!), salad (big…read moreand tasty), the catfish special and shrimp etouffe. Everything fresh and tasty. Oh and the green with pork which was a hit! We lucked out and got to share the blueberry cobbler. This would have been helped with a dollop of crema freshe or vanilla ice cream. A very limited menu but we'll be back.

Ma Cher is a true Portland culinary gem and they're serving the best food in the city right now in…read morethe Cafe Olli space on NE MLK Blvd every Sunday - Tuesday. Chef/co-owner Chase Dopson's dedication to making rich shrimp and crab stocks from scratch creates an incredible depth of flavor in every dish, especially the outstanding shrimp and okra gumbo and the unforgettable rabbit sauce piquante. The fried catfish is perfectly cooked--crispy on the outside, tender and moist on the inside--and co-owner Maggie Irwin's homemade pies are absolute perfection. Just as memorable as the food is Maggie's warm hospitality, which makes me feel welcome every time. Ma Cher is a restaurant experience you'll never forget.

To sum up - Food: 5/5, Ambience: 0/5…read more They moved their food cart to some janky cement trap house that you would 100% never notice unless you knew where it was. We knew where it was and pulled in the parking lot and were still confused cause it said like wrestling/mexican dancing/flea market but seemed completely abandoned. We walked around the entire building looking for the door which looks locked like was open and there's a doorbell you can ring. Seems like a mostly to go spot but I can see it being fun if there's an event going on. But if not ur gonna be eating in a silent empty ballroom pretty much. I'm pretty sure they only have to go serveware anyhow. FOOD IS DELICIOUS THO But expensive - oxtail plate is $45 but it's a fkn mountain of meat I made 3 meals out of it, served with plantains, rice & a kinda spiced slaw. Plus the guy was super nice and gave us a Rasta Pasta on the house which was like a deliciously spiced jerk penne pasta

I have been here a couple of times. Let's start with this: the food is amazing! I have tried their…read moreox tail, goat, pasta, plantain, etc. All great! Meat tender and flavorful, falling off the bone. The spices are on point and saturates deep in to the food for tremendous flavor you can't miss. By default the Jamaican cuisine is often hot/spicy, so be aware and not fin yourself in a surprise. I think some of the items on the menu can be made not spicy, ask them for details. But I love spicy personally, so I am all in. Another great thing about it is the price is still reasonable given how crazy everything costs today. I don't feel like I am breaking banks for a good meal. And they do give a generous portion as well. The spot is kinda hidden in a boring looking building and a huge parking lot, but trust me it's worth the stop to try it -- there is already ample parking for you to pull in and out anyway, no inconvenience there. The owner operators are such nice people. Down to earth, with care and love for their customers. I talked with them to learn about the cuisine. Turned out it's a grandma's recipe that passed down thru generations. The BEST type of cooking in my opinion! Let's support this small local business and enjoy the great food!

Very cozy spot - it's literally in a house, hence the name. Service is casual and the food…read moredelicious! Lots of flavors and spice. The Jerk Chicken was tender and packed quite a bit of heat. I loved it with a side of super fluffy Coco Bread. The Oxtail was also nice and flavorful with lots of caramelized tender meat. The portion of the rice is a bit small on this one though. Don't skip out on their Patty as well! So fresh and flaky, honestly a must get.

Drove out here for lunch from Gaston. Consider me…read moreinfluenced by social media We shared ox tails and jerk chicken. Chicken was good and spicy Tails were nice and flavored. We got the last of the plantains. Only thing missing was the cabbage. Did not disappoint. Run by one guy when we were there. Friendly and quick. Music playing and the decore makes you feel like you're in a little place by the beach.

Before I write this review I must admit to you all, I am a Liberian who knows nothing about soul…read morefood. Need I say tho, this place is ammmaaazzzing I enjoyed my meal to the point I was scraping the bottom the container. It was just so delicious. I randomly stumble, upon this place while walking home. I ended up going in and ordering catfish, greens and beans and rice; they did not disappoint at all. My taste buds were singing hallelujah It felt like good healthy eating too at that, and on top of that I was greeted by the sweetest old lady who gifted me a fan.

I originally called the restaurant, but since it was closed, I visited their food truck instead. I…read moreordered the catfish and shrimp combination with fries and a side of yams. The catfish was perfectly crispy on the outside while remaining extremely moist and tender inside. The shrimp was also delicious, and the yams had great flavor and a really nice texture. The food truck was extremely clean, which is always a big plus when eating out. It is located in a clean, open-air food court with plenty of seating. Overall, the food was very good, and I will definitely be back! Friendly Service Customer

Atmosphere: It sits in a combo Food Hall/Performance Area. I went during the day which felt like a…read morestrange kind of vibe, but got the food to go. Cannot comment on the atmosphere at night. Food: I went with the Chicken Yassa which I found to be delicious. Demolished the whole thing and wanted more. Nice seasoning on the chicken, good balance with the rice, cucumber and tomato. Price: $15.95 for the dish (as of June 12, 2025). Pretty good amount of food. Price was about average to what I might expect. Service: Walk up to the counter to order. Food was ready in about 10 minutes. Parking: Street parking. There is ample parking in the area.

We got to Kabba's shortly after the lunch rush was over, so we got to sit and inhale the wonderful…read morespice combinations of our orders as they were being prepared. We had been to a Senegalese restaurant only once before and really enjoyed it, so the wait combined with the aroma was one of those Carly Simon "Anticipation" moments. My lamb order was not chunks of lamb but thinly sliced lamb chops grilled, so you had the flavor and the sear. The chicken dishes were equally savory as well as the accompanying sides. The ladies behind the counter were just so friendly, it was as much a pleasure to chat with them as it was to dine there.

This one is a doozy. I honestly don't know what the heck I tasted, but this was hands down the…read moreworst gumbo I've ever had, and I was SO excited to try it. The consistency and roux were there, but the flavor profile? Just scrap it and start over. At first, it tasted like water had been added to the roux with very little seasoning. Then this weird underlying flavor kicked in. The best way I can describe it is something that almost tastes spoiled, but not quite. Whatever it is, it completely takes over the dish. I even took it home thinking I could doctor it up. I added seasoning and was able to bring in more flavor, but there was absolutely no getting past that strange base taste. My husband, who is a professional chef, took one bite and said, "Oh no. Throw that shit away." My niece tried it next: "Yeah...that ain't it." Three people tried. Three people agreed. The whole thing went in the trash. The roux and consistency tell me there's potential here, but that recipe needs to go back to the drawing board because whatever that base flavor is completely ruins the gumbo. The Pod itself is a great hang out spot when it's not 90 plus degrees outside.

Ordered a Catfish Po'Boy via Grubhub, and thank sweet Virgin Mary and the Spirits of the South that…read moreone exists in PDX! It was good. I added Crystal hot sauce, and a little extra shake of Old Bay. I wish we could rate in .5 star increments on here, because it deserves a 4.5/5. I am VERY familiar with legit Southern food, both family cooking and boots on the ground kind of familiar. This cart has great promise for the IYKYK folks in PDX.