Thai MLK

One day I didn't budget my time properly so I was looking for lunch that wasn't fast food that I…read morecould eat in the car. Fish and chips to the rescue. I got the cod. It had a panko crust which sometimes I prefer to batter. They were a little bit salty for my taste but ever since I got COVID lots of things have tasted salty so take that with a grain of salt I'm not a tartar sauce guy but this is some great sauce. I feel like later I got a piece of tarragon(?) out of my teeth and reminded me of the herby yummy sauce. I scoffed at first at the chips. Very non uniformly cut but surprisingly all well cooked. I don't know if it's they type of potato but the skin was really off putting. But solid toothsome chips that a splash of vinegar helps a lot. If I end up in a similar position again I'll definitely consider coming back.

Friendly owners. Sizzling fresh food. Price was decent for a food cart serving seafood. I got the…read morelarge serving for $16 and that was a good choice. I came after a review I read on Eater for FoPo area eats. I'm not a huge fried food fan but this place was good. I got the Steelhead trout fish and chips. Wait was ok they give you a buzzer so you can stroll around the food court. Took about 10 mins not bad. The locally sourced steelhead was a delicious surprise. Tender, juicy fish with crispy breading. Good seasoning. Fries were thicker so not as crispy but still hearty. 3 medium sized pieces of fish. They included ketchup for the fries as well as malt vinegar and tartar sauce for authentic fish dip. Wedge of lemon, too! All in a earth-friendly cardboard box. They take credit just fine. Very convenient location at Carts on Foster just down the street from where I was staying. So I walked back and enjoyed there. If you're staying you could probably cruise over to any local breweries or the bar cart for a beer to complement the fried food. Good time!!!

1.4 mi•Downtown, Southwest Portland

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Tokyo Sando

4.6(496 reviews)

TLDR: Popular Portland food truck with a long wait, friendly service, and filling sandwiches that…read morewere worth it. ------ One of my Portland friends brought us here, and it ended up being a great recommendation. The food truck is located inside a food truck plaza with plenty of options nearby and ample outdoor seating with picnic tables. This particular food truck had a long line, which made the wait to order a bit lengthy. However, it was well worth it. The woman taking orders was incredibly kind and bubbly, which added to the overall experience. After ordering, the food took about 20 minutes to come out, but I did not mind since the sandwiches ended up being really good. The sandwiches were flavorful and very filling. Honestly, I probably could have been satisfied with just one sandwich. Overall, I thought this spot was worth the wait. I would definitely come back if I were in Portland again.

Came here after seeing that they have a scotch egg sando and knew I had to try it! This food truck…read moreis located in a food cart area with a ton of carts around so there's ample seating and a variety of options if you're coming with a group. The line ended up being pretty long around 3pm on a Saturday (they close at 3:30pm) and between ordering and getting our food, we waited about 30 min. I did really like the sando though. The scotch egg was nicely fried and crispy on the outside with a soft gyoza stuffing filling. My only wish is that it was a bit easier to eat and that it had more seasoning as the gyoza filling was a bit bland and the egg smaller than I thought it was be. But overall pretty tasty and definitely worth trying. I'll have to come back and try their OG Tokyo Nando sandwich.

1.4 mi•Downtown, Southwest Portland

Tokyo Gyoza Scotch Egg Sando

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Love Verona Pizza & Pasta

4.2(371 reviews)

Wow, the pizzza here is sooooo tasty. The perfect crust ration to meet and sauce with cheese. They…read moredon't short hand you. The sauce on the buffalo wings especially the lemon Pepper was finger tasty. The service was also great and they were able to accommodate a group of runner from hood to coast. Thank you. We will definitely come again.

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.

1.3 mi•Boise, Mississippi, North Portland

Meatball lasagna

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Good size, good price, sub-par taste.

Mole Mole Mexican Cuisine

4.5(62 reviews)

Part of the Prost food pod. Between ordering and getting food, it was about 4 minutes…read more I ordered 3 tacos: lengua, carnitas, birria All 3 were solid. Homemade tortillas, the birria was beef but very well seasoned and juicy. The lengua has some nice crispy edges to the cubed meat. Overall cook on lengua was good. The carnitas were not the typical hard, fried, dry pork. Had some nice fatty pieces. Both red and green salsa were very well blended and creamy.

Mole is maybe one of the hardest things to get right in Mexican cuisine, and even with a name like…read morethis I was nervous ordering it. Those worries were unfounded as this was probably the best I've ever had! In a super busy food cart pod with a great Portland vibe, this cart is a true standout. The food came out super quick and unlike most carts on some gorgeous and giant plates! Portion sizes are very generous and it's one of the more affordable meals in the Mississippi area! Already can't wait to go back and try more of the menu!

Pastor Nachos

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Mole burrito

Zaalook

4.1(81 reviews)

10.5 mi

Greeted with a big smile and this cart is in Hillsboro central cart area I had the chicken it was…read moreserved on top of very tasty fluffy rice a side of great salad which was very delicious and some creamy sauce all so very delicious I am looking forward to my next visit to try the beef . Thank you so much for your time and have fun eating out.

Gyro meat was raw amd cold in the center. Worker remade it but it took so long, everyone else had…read morefinished their meals by time I got it. The remake also had less than 1/2 the meat of the original. Waste of money and time.

6.0 mi•Brentwood - Darlington, Southeast Portland

I didn't ask but I hypothesize the name came from.

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Hammass with warm pita

Birrieria Jalisco

4.6(54 reviews)

This is on top two for birrieria quality in Portland. I never wrote reviews. Ever. This place is…read moreworth a visit 100%.

quesatacos are to DIE for. 10/10 every time i highly recommend . great flavor! my #1 taco spot.read more

1.3 mi•Boise, Mississippi, North Portland

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Matt's BBQ

4.5(829 reviews)

props to them for accommodating me when the kiosk was out of pork belly burnt ends! aside from…read morethat, they have a great little area with sauces for you to take (both for dine in at the carts and to go) everything was superb, quick, and delicious. its quite a vibe over here at the food carts! especially during the summer. lots of great options when they are open.

Probably not going to tell you anything others haven't but I feel obliged to review this place as a…read moreborn and raised southerner and have dined on BBQ my entire life. Matt's is no joke and is my go-to BBQ joint in the Portland area. I always judge a place by their brisket and Matt's is some of the best I've ever had. Quite literally I've tried nearly everything on their menu and it all sets a high watermark for others to follow. Bonus about this location is the ability to sit outside and eat as well as Prost! being in the same location providing for some great german brew!

5.9 mi•Parkrose Heights, Northeast Portland

Matt's BBQ sauces: Cherry Chipotle, Peach Mustard, Spicy Mustard, and Hog Vinegar.

Jalapeño cheddar sausage

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Pulled Pork

Acapulco Grill Mexican Food Truck

4.7(6 reviews)

Late food in a pinch. Good service, fair prices. Open late. Carne Asada Tacos and more.read more

Preface: I'm not sure if this is the same as the Acapulco food truck that drives around, but that's…read morewhat I am reviewing. I got it on 158th Biiiiig ass shrimp burrito! Super flavorful, creamy, overfilling, pretty f-kn bomb. It's one of those "burritos as big as your arm" burritos. The hot sauce both orange and green are REALLY good. They're a more unique flavor profile than the regular orange & green sauces. These ones are really really extra good. Burrito was expensive though $15.50 before tip like damnnnn but to tell you the truth I'd do it again. Big ass plump shrimps

2.3 mi•Downtown, Southwest Portland

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Shrimp burrito

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Rosemary

5.0(1 review)

This review is long overdue. I've eaten here once a couple of months ago and it left such a…read morememorable mark on me thanks to their delicious food (that was thoroughly savored with "mmm" noises out of my mouth), their friendly customer service, and their food-truck aesthetic where it's quirky enough to know the food will be delicious. I cannot recommended this place enough. Looking forward to eating here again!

From the owner: Hi my My name is Mehrdad But people called me Daniel. I've…read morebeen working ten years foodtruck and restaurants and I have learned more and more experience but the food and now I open this place to show the people my skills and real fresh shawarma food I love to make sure everyone is happy and get healthy food to eat. Just to make sure check my reviews on my Google account just search for Rosemary food truck and read the reviews you will know that you are coming to the right place for food.

2.5 mi•Rose City Park, Northeast Portland

Homemade orange chicken shawarma. It's made with real orange. It comes with hummus taziki dolma salad and rice.

Homemade Beef shawarma plate. It's comes with hummus taziki dolma salad and rice.

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Baba Ghanoush appetizer.

Momo House

4.7(91 reviews)

Terrific momos! The skin of the momo is super tender and the inside of the vegetarian option is…read moresuper fresh and flavorful. Have had a lot of momos in my life and have honestly written them off as just not my thing - but this place has made me a believer. Such good flavor in these adorable little dumplings!

Back a second time in 2 weeks for the fried pork dumplings. Best ones I've ever had. Takes 15 min…read morebecause she only trusts herself for grinding it right. Really fresh ingredients. Love this place.

Chicken Briyani

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The food truck and menu

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Gavin W.

6 years ago

If it was just that they are friendly and nice...or that you can order their food while sitting in the best local dive bar, Billy Ray's Tavern... that would be enough.... but the Food Is Amazing.... Truly Spicy as you like... Great Curries, Tasty Potstickers, Thai Tea, Noodle Dishes, Satays, Coconut Lemongrass Soup!! Vegetarian, Vegan or Meaty.... Large portions, Good prices....It Goes On Great Authentic Thai Food from a nice Thai family. read more

Jason S.

6 years ago

Thai MLK serve AUTHENTIC Thai dishes, spiced to your preference. Also pot stickers fried to a delicate crisp, not soggy at all! Parking is EASY in front, and behind this food truck. Conveniently located 0.2 miles north of where MLK Jr Blvd and Grand merge. Food is prepared FAST and FRESH and packaged in quality containers and offer utensils/napkins if you need them. Eat here and support a local family food cart! read more

Michael k.

4 years ago

Some of the best Thai food around. I have had most everything on menu.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Asher W.

6 years ago

Great fried rice and nice people behind the counter

Shane H.

4 years ago

Great food, very authentic and fresh

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