Finally got to try Khao Niew and it was exactly what we needed for dinner. The restaurant is tucked…read morein a triangle block on cully with parking in the back and a nice outdoor seating area for when the weather is warmer. Indoor seating area accommodates small and large groups. We were greeted warmly once we entered. Pick your items and order at the counter when you are ready. We chose the fish sauce wings, nam khao crispy rice, beef jerkey with papaya salad and a side of sticky rice. Everything was fresh and so yummy. Be mindful that spice level is Thai style and might be spicier than you are used too. We ended up buying some beef jerkey bags to go it was so delicious.

We didn't get a chance to try the food, so this review is strictly about the location/building…read more We came straight from a freezing cold soccer game at Providence Park, dreaming about warming up with a big, comforting bowl of khao poon. Spirits were high. Expectations were hot. Unfortunately... the restaurant was not. I'm not exaggerating when I say it felt colder inside than outside. We had just survived crazy wind chill and somehow walked into what felt like the extended edition of winter. I could see it in my family's eyes -- if I made them stay, I might be eating that khao poon alone. After about five minutes of studying the menu (and seriously debating toughing it out), we had to call it. Between shivering and imagining our soup cooling at record speed, it just wasn't going to work. We genuinely wanted to stay -- which is the tough part. Please, for the love of warm noodles everywhere, get some heaters going in there. We'll happily come back when we can feel our fingers while holding the spoon.

We are always looking for new coffee places to try and are so happy to have discovered Maggie's…read moreCoffee. They transformed a garage into an eclectic and inviting space. The vibe is comfortable, relaxed, and welcoming. Maggie and her team are a delight-- warm, friendly, and go the extra mile. I was excited to try their almond croissant latte which is my favorite pastry. It was fantastic! My lobster had a mocha and almond croissant pastry. We look forward to returning again soon!

Maggie's Coffee is an adorable pop-up taking place inside Company bar on weekend mornings. Usually…read moreFri-Sun 9-1, but check her IG in case of variation or closures. She makes absolutely delicious seasonal/specialty drinks. Her syrups are homemade. The peanut butter has been my favorite so far, but you can't go wrong with sugar cookie, s'mores, banana bread, peppermint, or basically anything she's got. Worth checking out, stay and sip or take to-go and wander around Belmont or Hawthorne!

Ordered a steak burrito supreme w/o sour cream. I received a pork/sour cream burrito that I stopped…read moreeating after a few bites. super glad I tipped 22%. Pissed, will never go back.

Five star tacos ALL DAY! This is coming from an LA native and McMinnville -- once again, blowing my…read moreexpectations out the water with the amazing food that you guys have in your small town. The good folks in this part of Oregon truly appreciate food and take it to the next level. The food scene in McMinnville vs. The Greater Sacramento area is a no Brainer. McMinville wins by a landslide. Do NOT sleep on what could be the best tacos in at least 200 miles.

Since the pandemic, late night taco stands in Portland have become less and less of a thing,…read moreespecially in this part of the city. It wasn't until I drove along 122nd just past Division that I spotted them setting up in the late afternoon and knew I needed to have it. Located in the parking lot directly in front of O'Reilly Auto Parts (#1), with no seating whatsoever, it appears primed for takeout only. Given the 323 area code, I imagine they're out of the LA area. Their setup is totally something I'd see out of SoCal: a large flat top with a number of meats on the side, a tortilla press, and a trompo with a pile of meat slowly cooking and spinning on the side. At $3.50 a taco, this is hardly LA streetside pricing -- and based on my late-night jaunts in years past, not exactly Portland pricing either. Most of the expanded menu are at restaurant-level pricing as well, with burritos in the $14-17 range, along with quesadillas ($14), tortas ($15), and platters ($20) all on the upper echelon of premium markup. (#2) In fact this may explain why they have a full on computer for their POS system with credit card capabilities. And yet, one still has to serve themselves on the condiments, bags, plasticware, and assemble their takeout situation on their own. I decided to hone in on a number of meats for my tacos: pastor (trompo), asada, cabeza, lengua, and carnitas. The good news is that all of them ranged from delicious to outstanding. The cabeza was wonderfully tender, the asada had a nice smokiness to it, the pastor was seasoned nicely, and the carnitas not the Michoacan style carnitas that most have grown to love, but a fattier, pinker portion that was also very tasty. Their salsa verde had a nice kick to it, which made up for the not-so-fresh / semi-dry limes. Despite the sticker shock, this was all and all, a successful taco outing. The food was good across the board and the staff was quick to make things happen. Additionally, they're open super late until at least 1AM each night, which already deserves some big time kudos. I haven't figured out if they're new, but given their out of state number and the fact they're not listing anywhere else online that I can find, I'm pleased to drop another FTR (#3) for all the interwebz to freely leech and patronize. I'll be back in Portland again soon and hopefully by then, I'll be able to add a few more things to my taco loving palate. __________ (#1) Oh, oh, oh, Oh Reilly.... I'm sorry. (#2) Foodflation is one of my least favorite things in life. (#3) First to review, my Yelp noobs.

Awesome food, portions and service! Our new favorite spot. Great pod location with very helpful and…read morekind staff. Thank you!!!

We chose this place out of the line of carts on Oak Street in downtown Seattle. I've always been a…read morefan of Thai food and love trying different places on trips. This random choice turned out to be a good one! This "restaurant" is totally unique because everything is cooked in a tiny little room that is no bigger than 8 by 5 feet, with two or more people working to prepare the food. It is amazing that they are able to turn out relatively inexpensive and tasty Thai food in such a place. The order was also ready really quickly, which was also great! We got the pad see-ew and pad thai, as well as two Thai iced teas. The pad see-ew had huge noodles and tasted just right. There was a lot more there than I was expecting. The pad thai was also really good and had fresh bean sprouts. Everything had the classic Thai food taste. There were also a huge number of other options on the menu which, judging by how tasty the ones we got were, would also be really good. If you are looking for something adventurous and tasty, roll with this Thai cart!

Juan Carlos was my chef he made me a carne Asada burrito and it was amazing the perfect meal after…read morea Long day of working, I went back to thank him for this amazing meal and he gave me a cup of consome because I told him I've never tried it before and that was amazing as well. I will recommend this place to everyone and they got a customer for life today

The family that runs this booth at the Saturday market, truly are the kindest souls. I have been…read morecraving pierogis since I came back from Poland, and these no doubt taste the same. Homemade and super fresh, you can watch them boil and cook the sausages. My boyfriend and I try and come to the market every so often to support them, and this last time we went, the line was a 15 min wait, business is booming and I love that for this family. They are even expanding to Wednesdays at another market (in the photo). I can go on and on, but this is definitely the first booth to check out when you get to the market, and try the 3 dollar lemonade, sooooo delicious.

We were at the farmers market on April 4th and ordered a large combo plate. Everything was fresh…read moreand delicious. The pierogies were the best I've had in a very long time. My only regret is that we don't live nearby. Highly recommend, you will love it!

If you find yourself cruising down Foster and land at Foster Food Carts right around what I'm…read morecalling "Hillbilly Junction" near 52nd you'll know pretty quick you've stepped into one of Portland's more... character-rich corners. And I say that with love, because if there's one thing Portland does better than anyone, it's making room for everybody. Truly whatever your vibe, your look, or your life story, you'll fit in just fine here. Now, the setup itself? Solid. You've got a thoughtful little covered kids' area so the young ones can burn off some energy, some cool artwork painted right into the ground, and a lineup of food carts spread across the blacktop like a greatest hits album of quick eats. There's multiple covered sections, plus a stage that hints at some lively nights. It leans outdoorsy, but still gives you enough cover to dodge the rain which, let's be honest, is a survival feature in this town. And when those string lights kick on at night? You can tell this place has potential to glow. It's got that laid-back, hangout energy where you could post up with some food, maybe a drink, and just soak it all in. Not polished, not fancy just real. Location-wise, it sits on a funky three-way corner that somehow works in its favor. That said, it's a bit of a trek off the freeway. Unless you're already in the Foster area, you're probably not making a special trip but if you are nearby, it's a convenient and worthwhile stop. I rolled in after a caffeine boost from Dutch Bros Coffee (because priorities), and it fit the bill just right. Overall, I'm landing this one at a respectable three stars. It's clean, the service is friendly, and it does what it's supposed to do. It may not be the crown jewel of Portland's food cart scene, but it's got heart, a little grit, and just enough charm to keep it interesting.

When I found out the foster cart pods were making a come back, I shedded a few tears of joy. My…read morebest friend organized a Sunday lunch gathering since they lived close by. I parked in my usual spot in the neighborhood and checked out the latest offerings. The only cart I recognized was the egg cart. I was tempted but also wanted to try something new. There is plenty of seating spread out and I loved that. They still serve beer and it's inside a tented area with additional seating. I felt at ease and not claustrophobic like some other pods that have opened recently. The food we had and the service delivered was stellar. I loved what I had and I cannot wait to return, cheers!