The food here is TOP TIER we sampled from multiple carts and everything we ate was delicious and…read moremade to order. The service was genuinely nice and welcoming. The ambiance is perfect for the food carts. I could see having out here for a long time with friends and family. Maybe bringing a game to hang out. Would highly recommend checking it out! (The Gyro was amazing.)

May be one of my favorite food carts in town, has a great variety of options you can choose to eat…read morefrom like Pizza, Fries, Thai, Mexican and more. Seating was shaded and relaxed. Food was really delicious and everyone seemed to be friendly. Would love to come back since the area has more around.

I had heard that Portland is famous for its food cart scene, so while I was visiting, I knew I had…read moreto experience it for myself. I decided to visit Hawthorne Asylum, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The atmosphere reminded me of a night market, except with permanent food carts. It has a fun, lively vibe, and there are so many different food options that there's something for everyone. It's a great place to come with friends or family since everyone can choose something different. There's also a bar in the middle of the food cart pod. We didn't get a chance to try it because we had already ordered boba tea from another vendor, but it looked like a great place to relax and enjoy a drink. I'll definitely check it out the next time I'm back. Overall, Hawthorne Asylum is a fun spot with a great atmosphere and an excellent variety of food. It's well worth a visit if you're exploring Portland.

A visit to Portland is not complete without a visit to some food carts! This was our first time to…read morethis spot in particular and I loved how many options there were, with the large community tables in the center! They had the World Cup game playing too so this was the perfect spot to hang out. They also had bathrooms which is a bonus! There was a good variety of different types of food, so it was nice that we could all pick different things. Big fan of the vareniki from Pelmeni Pelmeni in the middle section! I appreciated that the vendors used beepers too so you could still wander off and order other things while you wait.

props to them for accommodating me when the kiosk was out of pork belly burnt ends! aside from…read morethat, they have a great little area with sauces for you to take (both for dine in at the carts and to go) everything was superb, quick, and delicious. its quite a vibe over here at the food carts! especially during the summer. lots of great options when they are open.

Probably not going to tell you anything others haven't but I feel obliged to review this place as a…read moreborn and raised southerner and have dined on BBQ my entire life. Matt's is no joke and is my go-to BBQ joint in the Portland area. I always judge a place by their brisket and Matt's is some of the best I've ever had. Quite literally I've tried nearly everything on their menu and it all sets a high watermark for others to follow. Bonus about this location is the ability to sit outside and eat as well as Prost! being in the same location providing for some great german brew!

Hands down the best fried fish I've ever had, just so juicy and perfectly flaky and meaty. First…read moretime I tried it I was eating from a different truck and the guy next to me had a bite and had to dance around the table exclaiming bc of the scrumptiousness and he saw me drooling and gave me a bite. So of course I had to come back and get the full feast w/ a bit of everything. It is not cheap at $85 but it's a shit ton of food - there were 3 of us & we didn't even finish half, easily made another 5 meals out of it. It comes w/ fried fish & fried chicken, chicken wings, ribs, corn on the cob, green beans, baked beans, potato salad, collard greens & some dessert & 2 drinks. And everything was soo good. Fish was my fav and the ribs were so tender and glazed w/ a sweet type of honey mustard that was very tasty. All of the sides were so good too only wished there was a bit more of each as they were gone much quicker than the meat. The only thing that wasn't exceptional was the wings, & they were still pretty good.

Oh my lord what a treat service was an e excellent the food was truly delicious. I think I had nine…read moreor 10 courses for $85 and everything was delicious. The potato salad was a little sweet just the way I like it. check out the pictures. We got chicken, fish, pork, chop barbecue ribs, potato salad, sweet potato pie beans and rice and lemonade, and it was enough for two people oh and I forgot rolls fresh rolls.

We came too early and ended up waiting about 20 min before the opened. Which meant by the time…read morethey opened we had started a fairly decent sized line. The people wanted sandos! Ordering was efficient. Food was ready within 10 min. We got the Tokyo pork and the scotch egg. They were both well executed and filling. The scotch egg was creative and gave all the fun and joy of both a gyoza and a scotch egg. I'd be fine having it without the cabbage and bread- it didn't really eat cleanly in Sammy form. Each sandwich was shy of $17.

I'm probably not going to tell you much new that isn't in the other 5-star reviews but this place…read moredeserves the hype. My go-to sando here is the pork sando. I've yet had the opportunity to try the scotch egg (always already sold out!). The food is always so fresh and made to order but I think for me it's the service I really enjoy. I get an odd sensation I'm stepping into a Ghibli style anime scene when I step up to order. Strange but true (at least for me). The folks working here are the nicest people you'll meet. Always so happy to serve! The great food paired with the setting (Midtown Beer Garden) make for a perfect break from downtown to settle down with a top tier sandwich and either people watch or just chill outside.

Dude can bbq and makes it a refreshing change from American bbq. Theres plenty of portion and the…read moresauces bring some heat. Plenty of veggies too. We need to make sure this cart stays around. Healthy food with a warm welcome.

We came shortly before closing and the owner was very friendly and patient to have explained what…read moreeach dish is and we appreciated the service with a smile. We ordered the Waakye with chicken, special Ghanaian rice with beef, spring rolls, and vivisa. The food was so good we didn't get a chance to photograph it before it was gone. The spice level was perfect for us. This is a 5 star for me and we will be coming back.

When we went it happened to be dumpling week so they only had a special menu item of Wonton soup…read more We were pretty hungry so we still got it even tho we were looking forward to trying their actual menu. It was a pretty standard good wonton soup w/ just wontons & boo choy, the broth had a slight turmeric flavor. It is located in the food cart pod behind steeple brewing, and you can eat inside there too.

Finally got to try the legendary Mama Chow's! I kept missing this place even though I come by…read moreSteeplejack fairly often. This food cart is only open Thursday-Sunday and today was my lucky day. The guy running things was super friendly; seemed like there were only a couple options on the menu today which suited me fine - garlic noodz it was! The fired chicken was very nicely done; crispy and juicy but. It greasy. The noodles had a nice, sturdy bite to them and the sauce was really good. I got mild but I need to believe in myself more and go for medium spice next time. Would love to try some of the other dishes in the future, if the stars align and I get the chance once more.

Rose City Food Park ended up being the very first place we ate after landing in Portland, and we…read morewere so hungry that we completely forgot to take a picture before digging in. One day we'll learn, but apparently that day wasn't this trip. We decided on Guli Kitchen and ordered the chicken shawarma. The portion size was massive and easily enough food to satisfy two travelers who had spent the better part of the day getting to Portland. More importantly, it was delicious. The chicken was flavorful, well-seasoned, and packed into a meal that felt like a great value for the price. What really stood out, though, was the hospitality. The owners were incredibly friendly and patient. When they heard this was my first meal in Portland, they took the time to recommend sauces, sides, and other menu items to try. Those little interactions always make a place memorable, especially when you're visiting a new city. Portland's food cart scene gets a lot of attention, and after starting our trip here, I can definitely see why. Great food, generous portions, and genuinely kind people. If you're visiting Rose City Food Park, I'd absolutely recommend giving Guli Kitchen a try.

Our family of six embarked on a Pacific-Northwest trip and this was day one, a Friday. There are…read moreapproximately nine food trucks. We arrived around 10:30 am but half of them were not open. They also did not have a sign indicating their store hours. I managed to find one store owner who was preparing to start the day and she said most of them open at 11 or 11:30 am. We went down the street to grab donuts and returned to try three different food trucks: 1) At the Momo House, we had the pan-fried vegetarian momo and chole samosa with a side of curry chickpeas. We are big fans of momo, especially when they are handmade. These did not disappoint! 2) At Chochu Local Island BBQ, we had the barbecue chicken plate with a side of rice and salad. This was a popular one with a line at opening. I am glad we waited because the barbecue chicken was really tender, juicy, and flavorful. 3) At Ocean Sushi, we had the tempura shrimp and vegetable spring roll. There were seven pieces of shrimp and five pieces of spring roll. One can never go wrong with fried food! This was plenty of food for us to share. The wooden picnic tables and benches are clean and pleasantly shaded. It was an overwhelmingly hot day so the shades really helped to alleviate that and make it a comfortable setting.

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.

INCREDIBLE food cart- one of the best in town, and that's saying A LOT in PDX. The duck jianbing is…read moreamazing. Great service, great people. Definitely make this a regular in the food truck rotation.

When my Yelp pal Ron writes a review, I tend to read extra carefully. The last time I was in…read morePortland I wanted to try Bing Mi but they weren't open when I could go. Fast forward to today when my flight got in early and I saw they were open. Came in around 11ish when many of the food carts looked like they were just starting to prepare food. Found Bing Mi behind the Beer Garden stage. After looking at the menu, I couldn't pass up trying the roast duck. I ordered the loaded roast duck Jiang Bing with mild sauce. I paid with my card, was given a number and took a seat at the communal wooden picnic tables. When I got my food, I could see it was a solid amount. Two Jiang Bing halves. The only thing I didn't really see was the roast duck. Before I get into that though, I just want to say you can tell how much care the people who work here put into their food. If there's a line, they don't rush the process. The crepe outside is perfect and the crispy wonton pieces in the middle are the star of my Jiang Bing. Their cucumbers are fresh. You can taste the sauce. I just would have wanted a little more meat so it wasn't so much crepe and crispiness. I give them a solid 4.5 though. I couldn't finish both halves of my Jiang bing because it's filling. I suggest bringing someone who will want to share food. I may be back to try their handmade dumplings next!