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    Buns On The Run

    3.4 (29 reviews)
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    Trung N.

    3.5 stars Twas hungry so I grabbed a quick and easy snack from this food cart which was conveniently located near our hotel. Everything from Buns On The Run is relatively cheap. For around $10 bucks, I got a Philly cheesesteak. The Philly cheesesteak comes with steak, grilled onions, bell peppers, jalapeños with melted Swiss cheese on a toasted pioneer roll. Was this the best version of this sandwich I've ever had? Definitely not, though I do suspect it had something to do with the toasted pioneer roll and lacked the girth of other Philly cheesesteaks. Despite all these minor quips, I did appreciate the addition of the jalapeños because it packed some heat into each bite. Well Downtown Portland is still in the process of recovery, so many of the renown food pods cease to exist anymore. Buns on the Run isn here for your sandwich needs.

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    Frank R.

    This review is for their hot dogs only. I got two different hot dogs, all beef and their polish dog. I'd get both again anyday. What made it above average is the grilled hot dog bun, the hot dogs are cut down the middle and grilled and their grilled onions.

    Chili cheese fries Philly steak sandwich
    Liza R.

    The best Philly cheese steak sandwich and chili fries I have had in a long time!! It was delicious and well seasoned! I highly recommend!

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    Came here with my boyfriend and ordered s nachos and a burger. The nachos were the nasties thing I've ever eaten. All the chips were STALE and He literally dumped crumbs into the container. I'm so annoyed. The burger was okay. Not great. Not delicious. Just okay. I could've saved my money. Save yours and don't eat here.

    Philly Cheese Steak add lettuce and mayo-so damn good!
    Mariam R.

    As someone who only eats halal, I LOVE this place! The Philly cheese steak was one of the best halal steaks I have ever had. The bun was soft, the meat and cheese were great quality and the service my entire group received was incredible considering this place isn't a traditional storefront. We enjoyed our experience so much that we came back two days in a row and ordered multiple steaks-even one for the plane ride home and it was just as amazing cold as it is warm. My friend and I cannot wait to go back to Portland just to eat here again. Thank you so much Buns on the Run for making our Portland trip even more amazing than it already was! Definitely stop here for a quick and delicious meal!

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    This is the best chili cheese dog in Portland and the Philly cheese steak is astounding

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    Try the philly cheese steak with chipotle sauce ! The guy working there is super cool as well, great place overall.

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    Stretch The Noodle

    Stretch The Noodle

    4.3
    (531 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    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.

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    Beef lo Mein and a rice lager from the beer cart, yum!
    Beef lo Mein and a rice lager from the beer cart, yum!
    #2 biang biang noodles ($12) -- the best!
    #2 biang biang noodles ($12) -- the best!
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    Shawarma House

    Shawarma House

    4.6
    (116 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Among the sea of food carts at the Midtown Beer Garden in downtown, Shawarma House really stands…read moreout for its excellent quality, flavor, and price. I went with their recommendation and ordered the No. 1 Chicken Shawarma Wrap, and it was fantastic. The shawarma itself was juicy and packed with flavor, and it balanced really nicely against the fresh vegetables and the tanginess from the pickles. The fluffy garlic sauce inside is airy, garlicky, and almost feels whipped, but the pro move is definitely to ask for extra along with some of their house made hot sauce on the side. Everything is wrapped and griddled to toasty perfection, making it an ideal compact grab-and-go lunch, or a great meal to enjoy more leisurely at one of the shaded picnic tables. One thing to note is that the orders do take a bit of time, so it is not the best option if you are in a rush. That said, it is absolutely worth it if you have a little time and patience, so just grab a brew, relax, and enjoy the weather while you wait.

    I have been to this new food cart pod several times ever since I read about it. If my memory is…read morecorrect, the article claimed that it is the largest food cart pod in the state. Although it is still new and not all the spaces are filled yet, it seems like it will be a great place to dine there on nice weather days. I had already tried their bingsu food cart. This time I tried the Shawarma House. There are about 3 food carts that serve similar or the same food. I had the triple meat plate. It consisted of lamb, chicken and beef. It came with pita bread and hummus and tzatziki sauce. The sauce that drizzled on top was good but I couldn't quite tell what it was. The lamb meat was by far the best. The chicken and beef was okayed. Hummus and tzatziki serving was large. I wish I had more pita bread so I didn't have to waste the dipping. There was a good amount of rice under the meat. The plate was good overall but there was not enough sauce drizzled on the top. As a result, everything seemed dry.

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    Chick & Pig Thai Street Food

    Chick & Pig Thai Street Food

    4.7
    (63 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    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. :-]

    I got the pad kaprao with pork belly after seeing a good review of that dish from the Portland…read moreMercury (https://www.portlandmercury.com/food/food-issue-2026/portlands-top-20-food-carts/). Unfortunately, I came away pretty disappointed. Everything except the pork belly was actually really good. The rice had a good texture and separate grains. The fried egg was crispy and had a nice runny yolk. The cucumbers had a nice thickness and crunch to them (could been colder though). The prik nam pla (fish sauce, chiles, maybe a little lime?) was really great -- something about the flavor really popped for me and was tasty. And everything was served hot and fresh. But the pork belly sucked, and that kinda ruined the dish for me. The fatty parts weren't melt-in-your-mouth at all. They were just chewy. The skin wasn't crispy, it also was chewy. The meaty parts weren't juicy at all, they were tough. I dunno, everything about it seemed wrong. And getting the pork belly right seems like a crucial part of the overall dish. After eating maybe 1/3 of the pieces of pork belly, hoping each time that the bad pieces were just outliers, I gave up and just pushed the rest of them to the side while I ate the rest of the dish. Oh well.

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    Outdoor seating
    Outdoor seating
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    A1 - 6 Piece Fried Wontons
    S1 - Papaya Salad

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    Tap Tap Cuisine

    Tap Tap Cuisine

    4.9
    (27 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    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.

    During my recent birthday celebration road trip to Portland, Oregon, I had the distinct pleasure of…read moredining at Tap Tap Cuisine. The culinary experience was truly remarkable, and the customer service was exceptional. The restaurant's location is also highly favorable, contributing to its overall appeal. As a Jamaican who grew up in the Miami neighborhood known as "Little Haiti," I have had ample exposure to Haitian cuisine, particularly griot. My childhood memories include saving my allowance to purchase griot from a Haitian lady's house on Fridays, with the assistance of a neighbor who spoke her language. My first taste of griot occurred when I was 11 years old. I felt compelled to share this background information to establish my credentials in assessing the quality of Haitian cuisine. Tap Tap Cuisine proved to be an exceptional gem in this regard. Plus, my 2 friends who accompanied me are of Haitian background. We all gave it a 10 out of 10! In all areas. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the owner, creating an immediate sense of camaraderie. By the time we departed, we felt like part of the restaurant's extended family. Tap Tap Cuisine operates as a family-run establishment. The ambiance took me back to an island setting. I will most DEFINITELY be back again! If you are in or is visiting the Portland area. Do yourself a favor and check them out!

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    Legume $5
    Legume $5
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