one of my fave things about our city is how we've converted car space to pedestrian space, like with this food cart pod in a nook. vegan and gluten free on request, Burmese cuisine with notes of Bangladesh. this was a lovely meal on a friday evening. there is a good amount of seating (covered), and i love the offering of reusable trays and dishes (wooden cutlery though) that you bus yourself to cut down on waste. just a heads up that food is prepared fresh so it can take a few! i want to say ours took just under 15. we got the pumpkin masala with tofu (a la jasmine rice because we're gluten free) and village noodles and WOW! both dishes had such a unique flavor profile, and the pumpkin curry was lovely with authentic pumpkin notes coming through, but i will say that the tofu (crumbled in) made it quite heavy and in the future i'd honestly just go without. the star of the show, though, were the village noddles. i got these with tofu and the rice noodles were perfection (no sticky or mushiness!) and well flavored. i did say no spice but honestly I'd opt for a spice level of at least 1 next time (spices levels here are on a scale of 0-5). loved the styling and presentation. super friendly (and patient!) service. truly striving to share burmese/bangladeshi cuisine with the rose city. i'm already thinking of when i'm coming back -- this is such a hole in the wall but it's definitely worth the experience. if you're on the fence and not sure if this will be the right meal to cap the day like i was, honestly, yeah just head over here, try the food at least once and you'll be thinking when you'll be back. like i am. read more

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Hmm I tried the village noodles and thought it was a bit bland. Rice noodles in a mix of some mild tomato curry. There were crushed peanuts, bamboo shoots and something tangy like maybe kaffir lime leaves that were the saving grace of the dish adding a little crunch and tanginess. I got mine w/ pork which was very meh. Honestly robly would've enjoyed it more w/ no pork or tofu instead. Also I ordered 5 out of 5 spice level and it felt like completely 0. It was a fair price at $15 I feel tho. Overall in my limited experience with Burmese cuisine I feel like it's kinda Indian but much more mild spices and I guess I just prefer that powerful Indian flavor more. read more

Village Kitchen - Village Noodles $15 - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Discovered this burmese fusion food cart while roaming past Portland's famous 23rd Ave. This place stood out amongst the typical fish and chips and burger / beer fare and has a healthy amount of vegetarian options. And wow. Their pumpkin curry (with tofu) and paratha dish was amazing. The curry is different from Indian curry. Super smooth, rich and just the right texture. And it's served on a big leaf, which was cool. The tofu was soft, kinda like mapo tofu and it made the dish so finger licking good. Saw there were more dishes so will be back to try more read more

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Atmosphere: Food trucks with outdoor seating Food: The Village Curry was excellent. Will definitely return for more. Would have liked a little more but for the price I thought it was a reasonable amount and I left full Price: Price point was reasonable Service: Walk-up service but took a reasonable amount of time for food to arrive Parking: Street parking a few blocks away (or if you can find it closer) read more

Village Kitchen - Village curry with pork - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This was a wonderful treat. I went to the food court wanting to try a different place but once I saw their menu I knew I had to divert and try something else!I went with the Pumkin Masala! It was absolutely delicious, you can choose your spice level and I went with medium which was perfect for me. I'll definitely be back to try another item on the menu. The guys in the food truck also had great customer service and smiles! Great job! read more

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Fast, friendly, gracious service, delicious noodles, clean kitchen. I went back for the pumpkin curry, which was also top-notch tasty. Spice level was exactly as requested. Vegan and gluten-free options available. Burmese music created pleasant atmosphere. Look for the Eater article to read about the food cart's interesting origins. Village Kitchen is the real deal! read more

Village Kitchen - This is the Pumpkin Curry with coconut rice (vegan & gluten-free). I didn't get a photo of the noodles, which were equally well-presented. - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

If you haven't been to Village Kitchen what are you waiting for?? It's the perfect comfort food for any weather but especially during this cold and rainy season! They offer vegetarian and vegan options if that's your jam. I really enjoy the eggplant curry and the noodles with tofu. But they do offer pork and chicken as well. I have had the pleasure of trying everything on the menu (vegan only of course) and I honestly wish I could eat this everyday. They recently added a new dish to the menu - Pumpkin Purée with Paratha and wooowwww that was such a delicious addition! The Mac Riah is a fun macaroni and curry mash up and it's everything you didn't know you needed. It's vegetarian but they can make it vegan upon request ;) Parking - street parking Seating - lots of seating, heaters and a fire pit Overall experience is wonderful and I will continue visiting the cute food cart in Sellwood for some warm, delicious comfort food no matter what the weather looks like :) read more

Village Kitchen - the sign for pikin park - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Got the pumpkin curry on DoorDash. Probably the best meal I've had in months. 11/10, will be adding it to my rotation. read more

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The food here was amazing! I had the salad and the pumpkin curry. The drinks were also excellent. Very unique and tasty cuisine! The owner was so kind and welcoming! I can't wait to go back. read more

Excellent and distinctive. I had the pumpkin curry pratha and I love the fusion of Southeast Asian and Indian flavors. Highly recommend! read more

Village Kitchen - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Burmese eats in Sellwood y'all! Always refreshing to try new cuisine and change it up. I got the Kachin Tribe chicken and while it's reminiscent of curry flavs the nuances of spices intrigued my palate to have more bites as the taste is familiar yet foreign at the same time. This cart is located in the PikNik pods next to New Seasons. There are a few outdoor tables avail to dine at. I used 2g2g so my order was ready and quick pick up. The front staff was sweet and polite really making it hard not to come back to support biz along with trying more dishes. Glad Kitchen Village is now on my radaaaar. read more

Village Kitchen - Kachin Tribe chicken - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The village salad is an amazing deal for the quality of the food. I absolutely LOVED this salad. There's no lettuce so take a look at the pics so you get a rough idea of what it is before you order. The flavors are so fresh and light and pack a punch. Have some mints on hand if you're out with someone who you're trying to be close to! read more

Very delicious and flavorful! The people working are accommodating and nice:) love this spot!

Located in Piknik Park in SE PDXnear Sellwood. Village Kitchen is the food cart pod's newest good cart. Nicely prepared Burmese food with a couple of Vegan options. Service was fast, friendly and efficient. read more

I love this place! The food is so unique and fresh. It's run by this really cute gay couple and one of them is actually from Burma! So you know you're having authentic Burmese food. I can't say enough about their Village Cooking dish...it's so fragrant and savory, it will keep you wanting to come back for more. Also, I've never tasted anything like their Tea Salad. Super fresh, super crunchy, super tasty. Highly recommend, 10/10, 100% read more

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This food cart area is very cute and somewhat eclectic it's got kind of a mishmash of furniture and decorations. Food was ready quick. I ordered the eggplant curry I thought that the curry tasted mostly of tomato and was somewhat lacking in other flavors the rice was cooked pretty well. My friend got the village cooking and was not super thrilled by his dish either. read more

Visited this food cart on a cold sunny Portland day and the food was as like a warm hug. I always get the tea leaves salad in a Burmese restaurant and the one served here packed a punch. So yumm. My husband had the pumpkin curry which was SUPER delish. Service was quick and very helpful. read more

The first time I came here I got the village curry. I was not expecting the beautiful presentation considering Village Kitchen is a food cart, but they really went the extra mile. I was not incredibly hungry when I ordered and ended up finishing the whole dish. This is the most authentic Burmese (fusion) I have had the pleasure of eating in Portland. I even came back a week later for more. This is a wonderful addition to the NW food cart pod. Can't wait to try everything on the menu! read more

Absolutely LOVE this place!!!! I've tried a few other Burmese spots and found them bland. This cart in the Nob Hill pod is phenomenal! You can order by spice level and the flavors in everything I've tried- even the juices- have left me craving it again the next day. The food alone would be enough of a reason to go back again and again but the people working there make the experience even more pleasant by going above and beyond with their service. read more

This place has the best curry-infused mac and cheese on the face of the earth. So so flavorful, great presentation, food was made hot and fresh for me on the spot. Could not recommend more! read more

Village kitchen is sooo good! You can tell the ingredients are fresh. I've never had Burmese food before and the flavors are so so yummy; nothing like I've ever tasted before. The green tea salad is my #1 favorite. It is tangy, refreshing, & fullll of flavor. It comes with rice and it's a whole meal in itself. The village curry is also a favorite! Their house made chili oil is fireeee & compliments every meal. I love how they serve the food wrapped in banana leaves. It gives off that "village" aesthetic This is a must try spot, you'll be excited to come back and try the rest of the menu! Plus, the owners are the sweetest ever! read more

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My Wife & I absolutely enjoyed our dinner. We said to each other, if we lived nearby, this would be a restaurant we would come weekly. Description: Burma style is unique, in that it is naturally a fusion of 3 country's cuisine, if I recall correctly Indian, Chinese and one other. Tip: The chef/owner shared with us, that the recipes came from his Mother...this is very special to us, to know. read more

WOW! Delicious is an understatement. Got this through TGTG and I'm blown away! I'll definitely be back.

We have ordered 4 dishes there and have thoroughly enjoyed their food with each visit. The Village Salad is the dish I highly recommend- great texture, robust flavors, and hearty. It is not your average salad! Truly, all the dishes have been delectable! Additionally, the cart owner/server is incredibly hospitable, happy to describe the dishes, and just overall nice. We plan to make this cart a regular go-to! Please go try their lovely food! read more

Curry yum ... everyone in my group ordered the curry -- mild chicken, medium pork, and hot tofu. Everyone was impressed and wants to go back soon. Get the coconut rice and add an egg. read more

Delicious!!! We had the vegan Village Salad and all loved it (our 10 year old too). The coconut jasmine rice, tea leaves, and crunchy beans were some standouts. Very friendly, too. Can't wait to go back! read more