Persian Sofreh

Let me start by saying that on my previous trip to Portland I tried Mama Chow's and my memory of…read morethis location has stuck with me since then. I knew that the next time I came to visit Portland I was going to have Mama Chow's again. It's been almost six years since I tried Mama Chow's for the first time and there's always that anxiety of wondering if the food is as good as the memory was since so much time has passed. I can confirm that the food was just as good as the last time I had it. I arrived a little after 12pm and Jeff Chow helped us. He was so nice about explaining the items on the menu to my partner, saying happy new year to us, and making us feel welcoming because we were his first customers of the day. I ordered the chicken wings with garlic noodles and it didn't disappoint. So much flavor in the garlic noodles and the sauce that comes with it. The fried chicken was amazing as well with the right amount of flavor and crunch on the outside and tenderness on the inside. My hope is that I don't have to wait another six years to come back to Portland, but when I do I'll be visiting Mama Chow's Kitchen again.

The garlic noodles and lollipop chicken are so delicious! I am sad that I don't get to have them as…read moreoften since they left downtown, but they're worth the trip. My only wish is that they had a spicier option; the full spicy option isn't quite enough for me.

0.2 mi•Downtown, Southwest Portland

Grand re-opening with Lunar Year year celebration

Pork & shrimp dumplings garlic noodle

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Pork and shrimp dumplings are served over bok choy and comes with chili oil dipping sauce.

Bing Mi

4.5(547 reviews)

The veggie deluxe wrap was very tasty! It had mushrooms, tofu, lettuce, medium spicy plum sauce all…read morewrapped in a thin Chinese crepe. It was a big portion for the price and easy to share between two people. The service was fast and lots of seating available at the shared benches and tables in the middle of the pod area.

Are you wanting to become a Chinese baddie? Then you gotta head to Bing Mi and get a jianbing in…read moreyour hands. You'll be the star of your Chinese baddie friends! In all seriousness, Bing Mi pretty much brought jianbings to the map in Portland. This a great location, in the heart of the city. Jianbings are like a common breakfast food but good for all meals too. It's got protein, vegetables, carbs, some sweet, some spicy. Perfectly portable too! And the crunch! I love the crunch, but sometimes they do put a little too much crunch versus other fillings in there. The staff are friendly here and they give you a pretty accurate estimate of your wait time. They'll give you a beeper too if you want to wander off and check out the square. Plenty of places to sit and enjoy your jianbings. Great atmosphere to people watch!

Classic. (egg, scallions, cilantro, veggies, fried cracker). Big, filling, and tasty. Yum.

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11/20/2022 loaded duck bing (so little feels scammed)

Stretch The Noodle

4.3(529 reviews)

Love that the noodles are hand made. The flavors in this dish were absolutely incredible…read more Recommendation would be to get a spice level down from what you normally get. We wanted to do medium but went with mild and we were glad we did. Located conveniently in the Midtown Beer Garden.

Found street parking a few blocks down which was okay since the weather was nice…read more The food truck is nested in a beer garden with a large covered tent area in the middle area. There is plenty of seating there and It looked like there was a space for live music and string lights - probably a fun spot to grab dinner in the evening. We came for lunch and ordered the chao mian with chicken (spicy) and bian bian noodles (spicy). The noodles are cooked to order and we were served quickly. The serving sizes are huge. Neither one of us could finish ours. We'll likely order one dish to split next time, and that'd still probably be more than enough. The flavor of the chao mian was a bit lackluster. It was savory with a soy sauce flavor base, but got a bit repetitive with each bite. It was decently spicy and texture was there with the veggies, but I wish there was a way to customize with more spice or vinegar to taste. The bian bian noodles were more flavorful and also spicier. Fun noodle texture. There are also other vendors in the garden so you can pair a dessert, drink, or side with your meal while staying in the same area. Overall, a filling meal for a good price! Would come again to try their beef noodle soup.

Food cart sign.

#2 biang biang noodles ($12) -- the best!

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Biang Biang Noodles

Shawarma House

4.6(113 reviews)

First off... let me say how nice these guys are. There was a mixup in the order which they…read morerectified right away. Now, let's talk about the Food! Full of flavor... if I lived closer I could eat it every week!

There were so many options to choose from inside of the Midtown Beer Garden food truck pod, but…read moreShawarma house caught my eye. I like Mediterranean food and gyros because it tastes yummy, it's refreshing, and it's a well balanced meal! They offer over 30 items on their menu, including a few sides. I opted for #13 which is the lamb plate because it looked delicious based off of the menu picture. What I got was slightly different from what was displayed because the meat is not made the same way, however it was still yummy! The rice was cooked kind of al dente and it also had different colors to it. The colors were ranging from white, yellow, and bright orange which was interesting. I ate everything up, and basically licked the hummus and tzatziki sauce from the plate until it was clean. I was satisfied with the meal. Service was relatively fast the worker was nice. After placing the order, you are given a buzzer. I went 1 hour after they opened on a Monday and I got my food within 10 minutes. Also, there are a lot of cute pigeons in the seating area, so watch out where you sit!

1.2 mi•Buckman, Southeast Portland

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Chicken and Guns

4.1(573 reviews)

Of course my favorite chicken spot closes…read more Why? Will they open another? Who else in Oregon has chicken similar to this?

The first time I had this I thought it was the absolute best grilled chicken I've ever had. The…read morepotatoes are also amazing, and even the salad was delicious! I wanted to go back the next day. If you just get the wings they are still delicious but were a little dry compared to the amazingly juicy chicken.

2.7 mi•Richmond, Clinton, Southeast Portland

Quarter chicken plus egg and salad

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Seriously, best looking cart in town!

Chick & Pig Thai Street Food

4.8(61 reviews)

The Thai food here is impeccable, and it might be my new favorite food cart in Portland! I had the…read morepad see ew and also got to try their fried chicken with yellow curry and rice. Both were fantastic! It was very flavorful and well spiced, with the perfect amount of salt and aromatics. The chicken is extremely soft, and the noodles are fresh and properly chewy. The Thai iced tea was very sweet even for my taste, but I still enjoyed it and expect it would be more refreshing if the weather wasn't so cold as it is now. The wait time was maybe 15 minutes, which isn't bad at all, and the cashier was very cheerful and pleasant. The food cart is in the back of a fairly vacant lot, so there's not much to comment on when it comes to ambiance. Overall, it's an excellent choice for takeout that I recommend enthusiastically, and I hope I get to try more of their food next time I'm in the area. :-]

Delicious authentic Thai food! This place is the real deal. Charming food truck with reasonable…read moreprices and flavor packed dishes! I got #29 Garlic Pepper Pork and the Papaya Salad. The salad was fresh and crispy and the pork was tender and fragrant. Portions are a good size. Expect to pay $12-18 per dish. Service is quick and friendly! There is a little waiting area/table to eat at, but otherwise I recommend taking food to-go. The food truck is located in a gas station on Woodstock.

2.2 mi•Mississippi, Boise, North Portland, Northeast Portland

Outdoor seating

A1 - 6 Piece Fried Wontons

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S1 - Papaya Salad

Tap Tap Cuisine

4.9(27 reviews)

Great food, great service. I highly recommend this restaurant, the staff is giving it 110%, and…read morethey deserve to succeed. my wife and i have tried a lot of items on the menu, i particularly like the fried chicken, the turkey, and the goat stew. they also make great cocktails.

Coming from Miami and being married to a Haitian it is a must to always look for Haitian Cuisine…read morewhenever we travel. As soon as we found out about Tap Tap Cuisine, my husband and I were super excited to come by and try it. I ordered the legume and my husband got griot. It was pretty delicious and the staff was super nice and friendly.

3.4 mi•Sellwood, Southeast Portland

Legume $5

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PDX Sliders

4.6(1.3k reviews)

Good vibe My burger was good…read moreI'm not a fan of the fries. I guess bc I don't like truffle I'm glad they had plenty of serve yourself water

The Sliders are nice, but i opted for the full size! I opted for the Steel burger, a delightful…read morebacon enriched sandwich. the bun was outstanding, really stood out is a land of common buns. The loaded fries were a must. we were able to sit out back under the big tent. loved the cool vibe, but did have to deal with people next door smoking weed and it was drifting into the tent area. the ordering at the counter is easy, after climbing the steps to the front door of this converted house. Parking is a challenge, you may have to walk a few blocks to get to your car.

Covered outdoor seating

Chicken (Morrison) in lettuce wrap.

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The Morrison & The Portland

Small Pharoah's

4.1(266 reviews)

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This will always be my go to after a long night of socializing downtown Portland. They are open…read morelate and always have the best chicken Gyro.

A review ten years in the making... the lamb gyro here absolutely fucks! Small Pharoah's is one of…read morethe first food cart gems I found when I moved here ten years ago and after going for the first time in awhile, I'm happy to report it's still going strong. While the lamb gyro is no longer a you-had-to-see-it-to-believe-it $5, it's still good value for money (I think it is $8-10 now). The meat is incredibly tender and it's loaded down with mix of grilled, pickled and fresh veggies, and then thoroughly sauced. Plus it's a hefty size; if you're not a big eater you could easily make two meals out of it. Long live the Pharoah!

Chicken Gyro Combo.

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5. Combo Plate

Love Verona Pizza & Pasta

4.2(368 reviews)

This was ok pizza for a food truck. I had the Romeo pizza and it was decent. Not the best food…read moretruck pizza I've ever had but definitely not the worst. Service was lackluster. Pizza was ok. Love the vibe of this food truck area with all the seating in the middle section. It's a well planned space.

Got the food delivered by uber eats. It came fast and was hot! Got the chicken Alfredo, it had…read moreartichoke in it which was a delicious addition to the staple. The combo pizza was pretty good, I liked the bell pepper. The cheese bread was ok, very cheesey but not gooey which was a lil disappointing. But the Marinara it came with was delicious and chunky.