I am here now and I will be back! I was here many years ago. Prepandemic sometime. It was very…read moremediocre. But I told myself then that "I want to like this place, I really do want to ... I just can't say it now." Times have changed! I haven't had a BBQ brisket in years. I tried it here and although a little small in portion it had a rich flavor, very tender, and respectable sauce. However, it was uniform in color, no apparent smoke ring, and thinly sliced. The service was especially attentive and friendly. The time to serve the food was perhaps a little slow at a time then the place was maybe 1/4 full of customers.

This place was insane how delicious this food is. I've lived near this area my whole life and am…read moredevastated I am JUST NOW trying because ever since I've eaten this I can't stop thinking about it. The Brisket is so tender and juicy (a little fatty but that's okay) the flavor is just divine. The cornbread was FIRE! Compliments the meal perfectly!! The Mac was amazing the right amount of cheese seasoned to perfection I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a delicious meal. The service was great and the food is cooked very freshly so it is a bit of a wait when you order but it's sooo worth it. Inside it's a cute little set up with tables and chairs & lots of art on the wall. I will 100% be back VERY SOON!!

Winna winna! Super cool owner keeps it simple with a three entree Cajun menu. The ample portion…read moreétouffée was deliciously velvety and flavorful. The Gumbo pops. The side of butter beans was also a good value. On occasion, he brews sweet tea. This somewhat hidden food cart pod provides a nice little oasis in a congested neighborhood. The interior dining area was spacious and clean and features beer and cocktails. The negative: WiFi and cell reception is very poor. One of the few carts I'd go out of my way for. Don't skip on this one.

Best Nola Food in Portland on this side of the Mississippi…read more Johnny is amazing, welcoming and brings his & his wife's (Jodi) hometown flavors to Portland I'm returning for more

A special burger this week Pepper-crusted and smoked beef patty, grilled corn & cherry pepper…read morerelish, tomato aioli, iceberg, pepper jack cheese on a soft bun. They call it the smoke out smash burger. Black pepper-crusted and smoked beef patty in the stye of Steak Au Poivre, complimented by grilled corn and hot cherry peppers, smothered in pepper jack cheese and a tomato aioli with a firecracker explosion of flavor! That's what it says in the description and are you afraid it would be too smoky? Well, it isn't. Then I was afraid it would be too spicy. Well, it isn't. What it really is is a delicious juicy bite of a burger, very well done composition of taste, texture, and simply delicious. It's always the service at Big Chicken is fast, very friendly, and there is so much room in the nice designed restaurant that coming back is not a question, but only when. But we can finally put the question to rest. Can a chicken place really make a good burger

We got two 12 piece wing w/ jojos and coleslaw to go. Chicken was solid on flavor, and crunch, just…read morenot necessarily worth the price paid. I just have to say saying "12 wings" when it is in fact PARTY WINGS, is super annoying. A wing is a drum and a flat connected. This is not the only restaurant guilty of this, not sure when this started to become a thing. So essentially you are getting 6 wings. Not 12. Cole slaw was bland. Jojos were delish. Would love to visit again and try a chicken sandwich or burger cause it looks like that's where they shine. I forgot to snap photos but everything was cooked to order, fresh and packed well for to go. Restaurant looked clean, nice ambiance and they had a good bar area.

This cart has been in this spot for a remarkably long time and I hope it never moves. Everything…read morethey make here is awesome. They have really underrated sauce options too. There are some seriously good Hawaiian places in Portland and this deserves to be mentioned among the best. (4.7 Stars)

808 Grinds hit the spot tonight! We were hungry and needed something satisfying and affordable. $13…read morefried chicken plate with 2 scoops of rice and a large scoop of mac salad was perfect! Me and my boyfriend split this plate and felt full and satisfied after, so the portions are generous! We both were able to eat a dinner we enjoyed for $7 each... Would come again! Service is friendly and casual, they reccomended we get the sweet wasabi sauce and that was definitely one of the highlights! Ambiance is cute and cozy- it's right next to a brewery and you are able to take your food over there to enjoy. The combination of this place and a nice beer couldn't be beat!!

This is a little place, not much seating but they pack to-go orders really well. Loco moco is…read moregreat, and the gravy is so good that it's worth $.50 for extra. Kalua pork is also a standout; great flavor and good option size. Their teriyaki sauce is divine, but comes in tiny little containers -- worth buying one or two extra.

Stopped in Hawaiian Express for the first time today and it was pretty great. Nine bucks for kalua…read morepork rice and a soda is a smokin' deal. Service is fast and there are plenty of spots to eat around the place when the weather is nice. Good times.

Ordered lemongrass pork Bun via Grubhub. Standout for ingredient freshness. Crisp and delicious!…read moreVery tasty!

A little late to the party here because I've been going here for a while and just now decided to…read moreoffer a review. When moving to this neighborhood back in 2021, the previous owners told us this place were their favorite. Gotta say, I'd agree. My go to order here is the bahn-mi sandwich in any form really. Fresh ingredients combined with quality protein make for a sandwich as beautiful as it is tasty! The service is warm and attentive, good beers on tap and an outdoor patio really make this place inviting and enjoyable. Give it a visit!

Went here twice and it never disappoints! I got the Godness Mac and flavors bursted into my mouth!…read moreVery creamy and garlicky. Received a 10 dollar off card for my next purchase. I am overall satisfied!

The employee at the window was extremely rude. He was having a conversation with his friends and…read moreacknowledged me and my boyfriend, and then proceeded to ignore us for a couple of minutes and then walk away after telling us to order. That plus the food making us sick makes this a definite DONT VISIT. As a mac and cheese lover PLEASE don't waste your money! It looks waay better than it is! Presentation is there, the flavor is not:( You could definitely make WAY BETTER mac & cheese for yourself at home. Hell even KFC's mac is better! So serious about that! The mac & cheese was insanely bland and the service was horrible. The employee got irritated with us when we were ordering and he made sure to let us know! I have worked in customer service for over seven years and this is honestly one of the worst ways I've been treated while ordering. It was my first time there and I still knew what I wanted, but he was so rude and pushy we should've just left! Side note: I understand I got "The Basic" but even basic Mac should have good flavor and this was not even cheesy. Somehow you can't even taste the cheese0_0 astonished and disappointed! I literally added crushed up cheezits and BBQ sauce at home and STILL couldn't choke this down! Mac & cheese is literally my favorite food so that's pretty bad mac man

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.