The lay of the land: * 1 outdoor table on the sidewalk with 2 chairs * 1 indoor table with 4 chairs * 2 indoor community tables each with 10 chairs * 3 barstools * 1 breakfast through dinner menu including: * 1 INCREDIBLE special fried chicken sandwich * 1 menu of unique drinks until 11pm * 1 affordable happy hour every weekday 4:20-7:00 Add in nice people behind the counter and in the kitchen and cute pottery and even fresh fruits and veggies for sale in the most adorable little shop ever. Cherry on top: travel books to browse. I love you, Phat Cart. read more

Phat Cart - Mr. Miyagi Sandwich - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Kinda disappointed The chicken is pretty crispy but nothing else to say. Quite small amount of chicken, and didn't give me utensils or reminding me that it's not in the box. Had to eat with my hands The veggies come with it doesn't have any flavor. The small amount of sauce is more salad dressing flavor. Not the Asian fusion I expected. More of white people style Asian food read more

Phat Cart - Fried Crispy Chicken Bento - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This was the cutest spot! I almost wanted to gate-keep, but it's too wonderful to not share. I got the Lychee G& T (Had a fun name on the menu) and the Mr. Miyagi sandwich. It was super crunchy & savory, perfect little lunch spot after the PSU farmers market. Food, service, ambiance was fantastic. Probably not good for large groups. Can't wait to come back and try their breakfast sandwiches & lunch bentos! read more

Phat Cart - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I could not recommend this place enough. I came for happy hour and ordered the tuna larb poke bento and the chicken dumplings. The poke was very light, flavorful, and citrusy. Perfectly balanced. The chicken dumplings were really good and flavorful, a bit heavy on teriyaki sauce. The midnight mimosa was a stand out. The drink was so pretty and delicious. I sat on the patio and it was such a great vibe. Happy hour specials are amazing. read more

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I finally went here after a few friends recommended this place to me and it did not disappoint. It is near the PSU campus and I've driven past the place many times but did not notice it is there. They have a variety of sandwiches and bowls that are asian inspired. I got their Larb Poke Tuna Bento bowl. It was fresh and citrusy and I felt like the ratio of rice to fish to other toppings was good. My friend got the crispy chicken bento and that was also delicious - I might get it next time I go. The prices were really good in my opinion and the staff was friendly. They also were selling fresh produce inside the store which I think is a cool touch. read more

Phat Cart - Larb Poke Tuna Bento (GF) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The food was great and came out relatively fast. It is a very cute little restaurant. I would definitely eat here again. The service was good and everyone was very nice. read more

Phat Cart - Thai Iced Tea (16 oz) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This place is a gem. I've had most of it and it's all excellent. My favorite has become the Mr. Miyagi sandwich. Good food and service too. read more

Super tasty dinner for a reasonable price! I had the Special: fried tofu, red cabbage and carrots, avocado, wilted spinach, grilled zucchini, pumpkin seeds and a delicious peanut/ginger sauce, brown rice. ($15)My husband choose the orange chicken which was fried nicely, not greasy, light coating and tasted very well of oranges. Came with white rice and grilled zucchini ($12). We also had some Thai iced tea which was good, not overly sweet like it sometimes does at other places. The restaurant itself is tiny and super cute! They have a patio "upstairs" but it was too windy to sit out this evening. It's right in de University district across from the food truck pod. I am glad we stopped in for dinner!! read more

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I adore phat cart! During my time at PSU I fell in love with their crispy chicken bento. Since moving away, I try to come when I visit, but wasn't able to make it during my last trip. Two years later it was my first stop back in town. The ambiance is still great, the service was great, and I still love the bento. I also love the orange chicken bento and the avocado chicken salad. Definitely a great spot if you are in the area! read more

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Bland. Meh. I didn't bother to take a pic, it was so unremarkable. Clearly, they do not know how to salt a zucchini before cooking, and I didnt like the pink on the chicken. Maybe it was cooked through, but it was highly suspicious. The cocktail was nice, but every single excess garnish tasted like crap, and I had to pick it out of the glass. Hard pass on coming back. read more

Came here for some late night food, portions were great for the price! I ordered the Larb Gai Tod, and thought it was okay. As it was under the salad category, I think it should be placed under bentos because of the big portion! The flavor was more salty than the usual salty-lime taste that I'm used to. The chicken was also deep fried which I didn't expect. I didn't finish my meal nor choose to take it home because the chicken seemed a little off. The breading was a little thick and soggy. I wouldn't recommend getting this dish but would give something else a try if I were to come back. Service was minimal, and the interior was cute for a "hole in the wall" spot vibe. read more

Phat Cart - Larb Gai Tod - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I was passing through Portland on my way to a friend's place slightly south of the city and decided to stop by upon recommendation by a former Portland State student. This place was an excellent choice for a bit to eat. The whole menu looks excellently priced with a variety of delicious sounding options. The drinks also sound great. I ordered the crispy chicken and Thai Tea and found both of them to be just what I needed during my travels. The service was friendly and prompt, and the vibes were relaxed and chill inside. Definitely a place worth stopping by for a reasonably priced bite if you're in the area read more

Consistent good quality of food. PSU student orientation but even the aged are welcomed (personal experience). Decent prices. Enjoy.

It was one of the only places open in the snow. It was a former foot cart that has a brick and mortar restaurant. It is a small place with only a few seats so it is mainly a takeout location. Rush is around 6-7 pm, then the place goes dead after 7 pm. We had the following: Korean beef bento - 3/5 - there was a lot of fatty tissue on my meat. There wasn't a lot of meat in the first place. Flavor was good. Crispy chicken- 4/5 - my companion enjoyed his dish and said the chicken was moist. It was very affordable and the staff were nice. They say the owner never closes even during the storm of the century so you can guarantee that they'll be open. read more

Phat Cart - Korean Beef Bento (Galbi) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

the vibe of this places is so cool, very earthy, simple and homey. there's an outdoor area here as well (higher level). had something simple (avocado toast) and it was delicious but my sisters and mom have come here several times and they loved their food! read more

Phat Cart - Avocado Toast - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This place was a-ok. Cool vibe. F O O D Hubby liked the crispy chicken (there wasn't much). I liked the Tuna Larb Bento, and the gyudon was just ok. Small portions. The Thai Tea was watered down and they charge an extra $1 for no ice, but didn't fill my cup all the way anyway. P A R K I N G Difficult, so we just swung by and got everything to go. read more

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Portland is known for its food cart scene and Phat Cart is the closest I got to experience that. One of my best friends recommended we meet here for a laid-back environment, an appetizing meal, and enjoyable drinks. This is a popular spot amongst college students and I can see why for their affordability and variation. Phat Cart has turned into a brick-and-mortar with two locations in Portland. The vibes near their PSU location emulate a cute place to unwind with friends over a meal. R&B echoes with wooden furniture and plants sprawled throughout. The brick-and-mortar is two floors with communal tables and tables for two. Everything is self-service--order and retrieve your items at the counter and grab your utensils and seats on your own. Even though you seat yourself, the ladies working the register were super friendly, and bubbly, and provided awesome recommendations! The only thing is our food and drinks came out super slow and staggered. I can see why this is a hot spot for students. The restaurant dishes up breakfast, lunch, and dinner items plus a happy hour. Known for their bentos and salads, that's what my friend got. My companion and I took advantage of their happy hour and got Takoyaki. Plus a free Chicken Dumpling from their Yelp Check-in Offer! To be honest, the quality of the food wasn't superb for us. It tasted mediocre; like it was frozen and heated up. The dumplings were plain, fried, and crispy. While the takoyaki was heavy on the batter, creamy from the sauce, and had a little bit of octopus. The flavors didn't stand out to us, so I wouldn't order it again. Looking for a cost-effective and favorable spot for college students? Phat Cart is that place! No longer a food cart but a restaurant, it's located in the heart of downtown Portland on SW College Street, with limited parking and walking friendly. We enjoyed our company and ambiance more than the food but glad we came. Be sure to check in for their deal! read more

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Super cute, great service, enjoyed the house made soda, but the food was disappointing. I had the crispy chicken bento, on yelp's recommendation, but there was too much breading and hardly any chicken in it. The zucchini that came with it needed more seasoning. I also had the veggie "spring rolls", which were actually fried egg rolls filled with mostly cabbage. I know cabbage is having a moment right now, it's affordable and good for you, yada yada, but oy I'm so tired of it already. But also I didn't want another fried thing. The ginger lychee soda and the rice were great, but I wouldn't go back for the food. read more

Phat Cart - Crispy chicken bento in front, veggie "spring rolls" in back - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Crispy chicken bento hit the spot! I would lick the bowl if I could. Great combo of fresh ingredients and mix of flavors- none overpowering the others. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and moist inside. I also enjoyed a blueberry fizz. Wonderful on a summer day. The restaurant itself is small but the space is utilized well. Super cute and welcoming. read more

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Located near PSU campus, this shop is a cute spot to grab a bite or lunch with friends. Inside, it's very cozy and there's seating for you to enjoy chatting over a meal or drinks. Service here is quick and kind. I came here with friends to just grab some drinks and we got a fizzy drink, matcha, and their coldbrew. They were all pretty good. I would love to come back to try some of their food! read more

My office just had a work lunch and the food was hot and ready for us to pick up. They even put our names on each order not just what the menu item was. Super kind staff. Food is always outstanding!!! Thank you. read more

I've been here more times that I can count. While I'm rarely disappointed by the experience, there are two reoccurring themes: 1. The cocktail menu reads better than it is, i.e., I'm usually underwhelmed by the clever concoctions. And the price points are too high for what you get. 2. Portions are a touch too small as I'm always checking the menu after finishing my meal for something small to satisfy lingering my craving. read more

Phat Cart - Jasmine today cocktail is a future pass. But the veggie bowl was delish. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

What a fantastic spot to grub and grab a drink. Their food menu has plenty to offer if your in the mood for some delicious bowls. I've had almost all of their meat dishes. The pork belly bowl I had the last time I was there was really well cooked, little crispy and tasty. Their non alcoholic drinks are off the charts. Don't sleep on the desserts. Get their fried chicken appetizer. Went 5 times in 2 weeks and brought friends, they all loved it. read more

Phat Cart - Larbe Poke Tuna bowl and pork belly bowl. Mojito was damn refreshing. Chicken Karaage Poppers - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Good and affordable lunch spot for college students. I got the larb tuna poke bento and it came with tuna cubes, avocado, salad, and avocado. The vinaigrette was salty, spicy and sour which was really good! I liked eating a little bit of everything in one bite. The fish could be fresher but I don't mind because this is a bento and sandwich place, not a sushi restaurant. Decent portion size for $12 but don't expect to get full full. The space is small so you might not be able to find a table to sit down during busy hours. P.S. make sure to check in on Yelp for free chicken dumplings! I didn't notice they had this offer until I went here to write my review. read more

Phat Cart - Larb Poke Tuna Bento - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Definitely recommend the Miyagi Burger!!! Tempura fried chicken with good bun, lettuce and tomato. I subbed it with fried. The portion is decent for the price of around $12. Any other dish I've ordered was overpriced but I also consider it's right next to university so it's expected. Friendly service. Some seating inside and on their balcony above. Cozy college feeling read more

This place is the freakin' best. Their proximity to PSU means they close late AND they're slinging excellent food and bevvies for decent prices. I'm obsessed with their larb tuna poke bento and that spicy Thai lime vinaigrette, as well as their Hawaiian bento with deliciously tender stewed pork in pineapple gravy. The carrot toffee cake was tasty, and although I couldn't really taste the toffee part, the cake itself was moist and had that wonderful ribbon of cream cheese frosting running through the middle. They also serve a great matcha milk tea. That being said, I'd suggest you avoid the orange chicken and Mr. Miyagi fried chicken sandwich. I'm not sure whether it's the batter or method of frying, or both, but there was some mushiness between the meat and outer crust that was really unappetizing. I wish I'd known in advance so I could've saved more room for their other options. Check in on Yelp for free chicken dumplings! read more

Phat Cart - Larb poke tuna bento. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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i'm not sure what happened tonight. we ordered phat cart delivery through doordash. this order was very sad. to start, the sauces they provided with the appetizers were half the size they usually are. the spring rolls were bland. they forgot to include the sweet chili sauce for my oven roasted chicken bento. my white rice tasted a little funky (not sure why white rice would taste like anything other than white rice). my soft boiled egg still had runny whites, and it smelled and tasted sour. i immediately spat it out in case it was spoiled. my partner's crispy chicken bento seemed fine and they even remembered his sauce. he said it wasn't as good as usual, but it did the job. total bummer. read more

We grabbed late night takeout here on the way from the airport to our hotel first night of our vacation. It seems to be very catered toward late night college students with Portland State University nearby. I did the online ordering through Yelp/Grubhub and the order was packed nicely and ready when I came by. Can't say anything for the place itself since we took our food to the hotel to eat. It's decent food. Other than the Okonomi fries though there was nothing particularly better than one might get at a Panda Express. The Orange Chicken was ok, but no longer crispy by the time we ate... which was probably 20 minutes after pickup time. The oven-roasted chicken I would not recommend. It was quick tough and dry and the teriyaki sauce it came with wasn't helping it much. Luckily I had some of the orange chicken sauce left to help it out. Fries were good though. This was around 9pm on New Year's Eve though. So there really weren't many options. read more

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Little college hang out spot! Great crispy chicken with a yummy sweet and sour sauce. The service is friendly and fast. Such yummy appetizers! read more

Phat Cart - Larb Gai Tod - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Yum. Fast and delicious. We go here all the time. Good prices too. ...... read more

I felt like a college student again, running errands downtown in my sweatpants, and stopping into Phat Cafe for a to-go lunch. They specialize in Asian-inspired comfort foods. They also have an eclectic assortment of drinks (coffee, beer, wine, cider) and knicks knacks for sale (pottery, smudge sticks). Pretty cozy decor with a few bar stools, couple of tables, two lounge chairs, and some street patio seating. For such a small kitchen they do a great job keeping the noise down and food churning out quickly. Their main menu includes bentos and sandwiches. There is only one vegetarian/vegan main dish, but it's priced right at $8. Add a side of tofu for $4 and some extra steamed zucchini for $3 and now we are talking. The poké bowl at $11 is a good value too, if a little small. If I am being picky, the avocado was a little under ripe and the whole mint leaves mixed in were a little jarring. But otherwise the flavors were good and spicy. The only thing I am left wondering after the meal is whether their logo, a bright red piggy bank shaped food cart, exists in reality or just as a figurehead for the brand. I'd be delighted to see it come to life. read more

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Every time I go to Portland, which is often, I always stop here. Right next to PSU and I enjoy eating inside. read more

Phat Cart - Crispy Chicken salad with sprouts, spring rolls and chicken bowl. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I love this place so much not since the food here has reasonable prices for students. I always make phone call before I go to pick up my meals. The avocado chicken salad is great and the Thai tea is also good too. read more

Phat Cart - Octopus dumplings is yummy and I always have them on my list. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Phat cart is my go to spot. Prices are great, service is quick and simple, food is delicious and my kid likes it a lot which is a big win. The location is great, the inside is cute and cozy, I love the upstairs outdoor patio on the warm days. It feels like you're chillin at your homies house for a meal. I've had almost everything on the menu and have yet to be disappointed. I highly recommend Phat cart. read more

Excellent food and service. Perfect place to brag a very reasonably priced food that is of excellent quality. Great mix of bowls, salads and sandwiches. Definitely recommend read more

the coziest and tastiest spot in the area. I love every menu item of theirs I have tried, though I haven't tried everything. Everyone is always nice, too :) read more

Excellent Korean short rib bowl with decent portions of meat, kimchi, zucchini, and rice at a fair price. Pleasant staff. Cozy ambiance. Free, fast wifi: 335 Mbps up, 238 Mbps down. read more

This place was SUPER CUTE. The food was nice. My daughters enjoyed what they ordered. I ordered the Jalapeño Gyudon and it was bland. I had to use sauce from my daughter's order to make it better. The staff was really nice although they did accidentally add an extra sandwich to my check that I paid for... they quickly corrected it though. Great service. read more

The food is really delicious and extremely affordable. Fair portion sizes, highly recommended! Parking can be a little tough to find but that's the nature of the PSU area. read more

Phat Cart - Crispy Chicken Bento, Poke Bento, Takoyaki - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Heard great things about their Mr. Miyagi Sandwich and Ahi Tuna Poke here so I was very excited to finally get to try them. Both dishes were very impressive at their price point but the Poke took the (fish) cake for me. The fish was super fresh and came in big chunks. The fresh arugula paired very well with the fresh fish. Their pickled cucumbers and gingers were also very flavorful. The sauce was super duper delicious, slightly sweet, and the topiko added a nice surprised crunches with every spoonful. The Poke I got was a Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke that is a special during the Winter but they also have their staple Larb Poke which I'm excited to try at some point. The Mr. Miyagi Sandwich was good too. I like the light lime sauce but I thought the chicken was on the bland side. The tomato, avocado, and lettuce kinda overpowered the chicken which is rather sad. It was also covered in a very thick batter layer which got very crispy on the edges but was mushy everywhere else. On the other hand, the buns were well-toasted and the portion was MASSIVE. Super glad to finally get to check this place out. The service was super fast and the price is great. Go check them out! read more

Phat Cart - Mr. Miyagi Sandwich - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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