Finally decided to give this place a try. Their hours and location don't really work for me but, I was a few blocks away and decided to check it out. It's... a hole in a wall place. That's not a bad thing, I love them. This might be the most hole in a wall place in Portland I've seen - plenty of seating though. Couple working there (seems for ages) is super nice. Menu seems more scaled back then before. I asked which hot dog they recommend and they suggested the pastrami dog ($7.50). First time having one, pretty tasty. Hot dogs are not Costco prices but, pretty reasonable for what the market rate is for them out there. Nothing too fancy, but it all somehow works. If you want a hot dog or a sandwich in a no frills place - this is a place to stop by if you're in the area. read more

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Tasty good hot dog. We tried the Brick House: dog, bacon, cheddar, and fried onions. They had the usual condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayo) yet it was the sweet-spicy mustard that I absolutely loved on this dog. Mmm, mmm, good! I may ask for them to add sauerkraut to this order. It's a little hole-in-the-wall place with down-to-earth welcoming staff. read more

The Fried Onion - Brick House Dog with sweet-spicy mustard. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Recently, I changed jobs. I am now a little further north but still in inner southeast. But it's an area that other than the Sheridan, I don't know much about. So, what I usually do is explore my new neighborhood and find out where the good food is. Now I work right across the street from Olympia Provisions, so I have that going for me once they are back open full swing. Oh, covid times. So in my wanderings, I came upon The Fried Onion and what appears to be the best hole in the wall that I never knew existed but I truly needed. East coast food, New York accents, a garage door and a grill. That's it. A very nice couple from the New York area run this unassuming place and they usually will have several of the warehouse workers from the area waiting in line for hot dogs, burgers or grilled sandwiches. They know regulars by name and don't care for the Boston Rex Sox. Get on their good side and be a Yankees fan when you get food. Igloo coolers housing cold sodas, spicy sauces and jalapeños. Fresh rolls toasted on the grill and of course the fried onions that should be put on anything you order. Request them if they aren't on what you choose. Just bantering with this couple is enough, but the food IS really good and a taste of the northeast. Thumann's meats is a good way to do that. It's New York, It's New Jersey and it's Philly. Order anything, whether it's a burger, a cheddar jalapeño dog, pastrami or a Portland beef sandwich. You won't regret it and you'll be back. I've been twice, and I believe I'll be there weekly and will be known by my first name there shortly. Seek this spot out and support local. Enjoy. read more

The Fried Onion - Jalapeno cheddar dog with fried onions - Hot Dogs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

John and his partner are such wonderful, kind people. If you're looking for a seriously scrumptious sandwich that has that homemade taste, this is the spot for you. Never thought I'd have pastrami on pita but wow, what a pleasant surprise. read more

Oh geez, be still my heart. GO SEE THESE PEOPLE. New York transplants, husband and wife team made up of a Yankee fan and Brooklyn Dodgers fan are the owners going on 13 years of The Friend Onion. Sandwiches and hot dogs with a lot of pastrami in the mix. I had the pastrami dog, I mean, stop it - this is best idea ever. Really nice owners, excellent hot dog, I'll be back. They have been hanging tight through COVID. Said it's the trades that have kept them going, the electrician, plumbers, contractors and now a bookkeeper! read more

The Fried Onion - Pastrami dog! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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O M G!!!!! I found it on a Monday and have raved about to anyone I spoke to. Simple delicious and a taste of moreish. Already planning to go back next week. read more

I ordered meat on line at Christmas. I picked it up. One was missing. The young ladies in meat dept.n other staff subbed my order. I also received a full refund. Awesome! read more

It's opened again and it's legit so good. For $9 you get a flatbread sandwich with pastrami, pepper jack cheese, peppers and their sauce. Added a hotdog for $3. It legit was just as good as it looks. Also the older couple working it were great to talk and charming read more

The Fried Onion - Flat Bread Sandwich - Hot Dogs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This joint is almost more of a glorified food-cart in its temp feeling, although there is some indoor seating. No frills. Limited hours around the lunch hour. Limited menu (burgers, dogs and pastrami sammiches). Limited beverages. None of these comments are negative - just stating the facts. If you compare it to traditional sit-down restaurants, it doesn't compare well. If you compare it to food carts, it holds up very well. That said, the folks are really friendly and the chow is good. The atmosphere is laid back and comfy, but it isn't really a place you'd linger. The sammiches were served on flat bread vs traditional sliced bread and that worked pretty well. I'll go back! read more

If you're looking for a definition of hole-in-the wall, look no further than in this industrial part of town. This is basically a garage or large storage space, but not enhanced to make it look any better. There's ample seating, and check out the kitchen in the photo. It was on my list after seeing it featured on the Travel Channel's "Secret Eats" hosted by Alan Richman. I ordered the recommended Moussa and it delivered. The owner was very friendly; people seemed to be tipping extra as he's the kind you root for. Parking is super tough! A somewhat unique dining experience for sure. read more

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My new favorite place. What a great family with some delicious food. Come by and check it out you will not regret it. Great conversation while you wait for your food. A very solid husband and wife team with their granddaughter assisting them. Great family business. Very clean and the food was handled excellently which was nice to see because we have not seen that everywhere in Portland. read more

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I seriously don't understand all of the spectacular reviews for this place. To be fair, we only tried the hot dogs. We needed a quick place to grab lunch on our way from Seattle to a friend's wedding outside of Portland. I did a Yelp search and came across this place. We ordered the "Almost" Chicago and Spicy Slaw Dog. They were just pretty average, but fairly pricey ($5+) for their size. I wish the buns were different, they were not good and the dogs slipped out halfway through. Moreover, the dogs themselves were average, nothing to write home about. The owners were very nice and offered us a taste of the pastrami, which was great, and I instantly regretted ordering the hot dogs. I used to live near Katz, so I know a thing or two about good pastrami. Anyway, if I have to base this place purely on the hot dogs alone, it's between 1-2 stars. read more

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Having a NY styled sandwich: Pastrami Reuben ($6.50) in Portland with my NY Yelp friend does sounded strange?! But a good sandwich is a good sandwich. And the nice friendly New Yorker owners were just amazing! They even offered to let us sample one of the sausage free of charge. Though The Fried Onion has a food cart like setting, there is a small sit down area for customers to dine in. read more

Stellar NY style dogs, sandwiches and burgers right in the heart of the Industrial district. The elderly couple running this place are extremely friendly and have a steady clientele that keep coming for their workday lunches. I got the moussa, which is a feast of pastrami, fried onions, swiss and their superb spicy russian sauce on an onion roll. Their pastrami is top notch, probably the best I've had in pdx. I wish this cart were open on weekends, or at least till later in the evenings on weekdays, I'll have to wait till my next weekday holiday before I get to try them again! read more

The Fried Onion - The moussa - Hot Dogs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I LOVED this place so much! The beef and cheddar was great. The NY dog was terrific. And, it smelled like getting a stadium treat! It felt like I was enjoying a summer day at a baseball game, or as close as I can get during this covid summer. As a giant Yankee fan, I am in love. Also, the couple that own this spot are just a delight!! read more

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Outstanding dogs and sando's NYC style. Pastrami dog was the best. The Mousa sandwich is so flavorful. Love these guys and there location in the heart of the produce district gives the vibe of being at New York City food cart. Can't wait to go back! Go Yankees!!!! read more

13March19 @ 11:45am Not a food truck and not exactly brick and mortar but an empty alcove in a cool old brick building surrounded by other cool old brick buildings. Quick friendly service. We were lucky that there wasn't a line and our moussa sandwiches were ready in just a few minutes. They have a few tables inside near the grill and the coolers. Nice older couple, him doing the cooking and she doing the prep. This is good stuff with all the layers having good taste and texture. The bun was good and stood up to the tender and juicy meat, tasty sweet grilled onions, peppers, Swiss cheese and spicy russian dressing. Everything about this sandwich worked well and the price is reasonable at $9. Every bite was full of flavor that wasn't just a mix of all the ingredients but layers of each ingredient. Did I say this was good stuff? read more

This is some of the best food in Portland hands down. Every menu item is amazing but I would recommend getting the bacon cheeseburger it is my personal favorite. Also it is a nice atmosphere with very nice people. read more

Now that's a good dog! These folks from Chicago know how to line up a hot dog menu! Get a spicy, regular or beer dog with a variety of fixings. I got fried onions on mine because of the namesake. Very nice simple dog. They have as many condiments as they do varieties of hot dogs (meaning a lot). This place is great! Seriously, check out the pic of the menu, there's a whole matrix of options. Expect to pay between $4 and $5.25 depending on loaded you get it. Mine was $4.75. They are located in a small parking lot off of NW 23rd. I think you can park in there to grab a dog, but I'm not positive. I parked on a side street. Gotta love their love of their Chicago heritage: there's a Boston Red Sox fan surcharge. I think they will instantly love you if you mention how nice their new sign is. read more

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Looks like a garage but the food here is great. NY style hotdogs and hamburgers, the real deal. The service is really friendly. We stopped by after our visit to the museum. Very casual atmosphere too. read more

The Fried Onion - Ordered the NY hot dog which was huge. Dr. Brown's root beer from NY too. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Had the hot dog with some glorious pastrami and the hubby had the hot dog w peppers - so much dog and so much fixins! Truly generous portions. . Also - the bun it is served on is like waterproofed .. best way I can describe it - its soft , chewy but has some elasticity in it which means no soggy goopy bottoms . Service is kind and sincere - they seem like the kind of people who remember you by name and what your exact order is . All of this took place in what appears to be a storage unit turned hot dog wonderment playground :) ... love that it's no frills and it's sooo comforting and yummy . 15 dollars for 2 glorious hot dogs , 2 drinks and and a bag of chips --- this is my new favorite ! read more

** 4.5 stars ** A couple originally from NYC peddles NY-style hot dogs, burgers, and deli sandwiches in a garage furnished like a living room, fronted by a street cart, in a sea of warehouses. Almost have to see it to believe it. But once found, I find it hard to imagine that anyone wouldn't return, if they could. The couple who run the cart are incredibly friendly and clearly enjoy interacting with people. And their wares are worth a mention too. The plainspoken menu is charmingly marked all over with new prices and changes, with some NY classics and plenty of local variations. They proudly hawk the NY theme, with "Whaddya Want?" prominently displayed on the menu and a cheeky note to Red Sox fans about a surcharge ... for being Red Sox fans. While we debated what to order, they grilled up some Italian sausage for us to try, which incidentally was delicious. We settled on the pastrami Reuben, freshly prepared and piping hot. I remain of the opinion that the pastrami at Katz's is the one to beat, so that win goes to Katz's, but The Fried Onion otherwise did an outstanding version of a Reuben, from the excellent soft roll to the good blend of melted Swiss, Thousand Island, and sauerkraut. Good sandwich, and they sliced it up in quarters for us to share. Interesting set of condiments to choose from too. As strange as it may sound, I'd return to The Fried Onion on a future Portland trip to try their NY-style hot dogs, or even a burger. This experience was as much about the food as the proprietors, who make it a pleasure to eat there, and the setting itself, which is memorably quirky. read more

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OK, I wasn't going to eat any more hot dogs! OK, I wasn't going to eat any more from food carts! But, I want to give this one, ONE MORE TIME, write a review on YELP, and that's it! I'll never know until I try, is my motto. We were standing there, after we gave our orders, when the chef gave us a good portion sample of pastrami. I've never had a good heated pastrami, I've always thought they were salty, and I hated it. From where we stood, it smells like bacon, (no I wasn't even gonna eat bacon anymore), but it wasn't, he told me it was pastrami from New Jersey! WOW! I could have ordered THAT! I LOVE IT! DH said it tasted just like what he remembered as a child in New Jersey! As I stared @ the board it was a hard decision: do I want sauerkraut or do I want fried onions. WAIT! What? We could have BOTH? OK, pile them both on top of my hot dog, then! This was a great value. The hot dog was huge & so was the bun! Not bad for $4.50. Both tasted great! Come here for a taste of NY, instead of flying all the way to NYC, it is right down the corner from City Liquidator! read more

Authentic NYC style hot dogs and sandwiches. We tried a hot dog, a sandwich and a burger. They all were good. My advice: If you love pork and spicy food: the NY Italian hot dog is what you want to go for. The red peppers are amazing along with the spiciness of the hot dog. If you love pastrami and spicy food: the Moussa sandwich. I loved this one. The pastrami was very nice and tasty. They get there meat from New Jersey itself. So, you are getting an authentic taste. The red peppers are also awesome in this too. If you love pastrami and don't want to make it too spicy: the pastrami burger. You get the full taste of the pastrami without the spiciness and if you still want the spicy taste then they have a lot of sauces that you can use also. Overall a wonderful food experience. read more

The Fried Onion - Amazing NYC style sandwiches and hot dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

My coworker brought me here last week. The couple that runs this place are hilarious! Hot dogs were amazing! read more

Stopped by on a recommendation from a Thai food truck down the street, must be good right?! John is the real deal, he and his wife are from New York and damn proud of this, as all New Yorkers are. After asking what I should try John tells me I must try his pastrami as he gets it from... you guessed it... New York! A young guy eating at a table tells me to try the Moussa, I ask "why?" He says "I'm Moussa". Must be good right?! ridiculously good. Perfect pastrami, grilled onions and Joe's secret spicy mayo! Will I be back, you're damn right I will. read more

The Fried Onion - The Moussa, delicious!!! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Fantastic burgers, grilled hot dogs, grilled pastrami. Everything very minimal. Storage unit / thrift store semi-outdoor ambiance with a giant greasy cast iron grill. Cheap! No frills. read more

So good. A bit of heat, great flavour, friendly people. There was a line but it was worth it.

Was shopping at Fully and walked over here for lunch with the family... Man! What a gem. Got the Munster burger, hot dog for the kids and pastrami burger... taste buds are blown away read more

The Fried Onion - Menu - Hot Dogs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We stopped by to have our lunch here and visit with John and Marcia, John will always have a story to share with you if you have the time. His hotdogs and pastrami sandwiches ARE really the best, honestly, and Marcia is spot on and can even remember what kind of bread you ordered from your last trip, enjoy the smells coming from his grill as you get closer, you won't be disappointed, voted one of the best 10 hotdogs in America. read more

The Fried Onion - One of the 10 best hotdogs in America - Hot Dogs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Been trying to get to their new location (SE 3 and Alder), to try their new Reuben sammich, ever since they rolled it out. I know, you're saying WTF? What's a reuben got to do with burgers, dogs, and pizza? Well, you see, I occasionally like a few other things. Happened to be in the neighborhood today, which is very industrial, but that's probably the appropriate location for an "industrial strength" corned beef sammich. Like everything they do, preparation is meticulous, and the corned beef is piled high on the rye, kraut and mustard to your own specs (I opted for mucho kraut and yellow 'stard), and a slab o' swiss. I opted out of the thousand island which is common to reubens, just a personal taste thing, but you might like some on yours. So it's a great sandwich, a nice addition to their great burgers and dogs. They have a nice little new cubby, and a couple of picnic tables provide shelter from this long stretch of miserable Portland rain. Good job, guys. Thanks for another great sammich! read more

This place...It's like a cross between a food cart and storefront. Neat atmosphere. Enough with pansy topics....the food was great! I got the moussa. It was hearty and everything blended together not overpowering each other. The meat and rolls are very New York/Jersey, he gets it right. The owners were great people as well. We talked baseball for a bit. Wonderful all American style joint. Highly recommended. read more

The Fried Onion - Moussa - Hot Dogs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Was invited to meet a friend here for lunch. Best invite I've had in a long time. Great sandwiches and nicest people. I'll be back. Again and again read more

A wonderful example of great food served by even greater people. The two running the shop are clearly passionate about their food and the people that eat it. Delicious and affordable food in a small hole in the wall brimming with personality. We had The Mouzza (a pastrami sandwich so good I had to apologize to my mother and admit she has never come close to making one this good), the NY Dog, and The Pastrami Burger. All of them were delicious and fairly priced. The Spicy Russian sauce is absurdly good. As long as you're not a Red Sox fan, they take care of you. We were treated to free chocolate bars for being polite and we witnessed the owners offering a hot meal to a homeless man walking by. You get the feeling that they appreciate every customer who pays a visit and it's a privilege to support them and their business. read more

I've heard about this place and finally went after a year of hype from fiends. It lived up to the hype. I had the Moussa and it was great! read more

The Fried Onion - Hot Dogs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great little hole-in-the-wall joint. Rode the streetcar over for lunch from the convention center and was very happy. Got the Pushcart Pastrami and it was awesome. Pastrami was cooked perfectly and the onion roll was delicious. They have a griddle they sit out in front of a room where you can get chips and a drink to go along with your sandwich. Staff were very nice. read more

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Came here for lunch on the recommendation of a friend and this place definitely delivered! I had the Pastrami Burger with a Dr.Browns Ginger Ale and I split a Brick House dog with my buddy and both selections were extremely delicious! The pastrami was full of flavor and very moist, the hamburger meat was juicy and perfectly cooked, and best of all was the hot dog which was so juicy, savory, and full of beefy goodness! I highly suggest coming here for lunch, I know I'll definitely be back to try the rest of the menu! read more

The Fried Onion - The Pastrami Burger! The taste of love on a bun! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Such good food and down to earth people love to come back. Look forward to coming by here. What can I say homemade burgers are the best

Stopped in as I walked by and what a lucky find it is. I had the "Rachael" because I am Rachel, lol. It was a sloppy yummy mess that I would over and over. The owners have a great sense of humor also. read more

I am impressed, The Fried Onion was fabulous. The menu is impressive, I was overwhelmed with the choices. Such a wonderful menu, it was very hard to choose, but I am really happy that I bought Spicy Russian Ruben. Staff are incredibly pleasant. They're accommodating, polite and always on their game. Can't recommend them enough. read more