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The best street food market in Portland

Portland is a city of regional importance to the Pacific Northwest and the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon.

As of 2020, Portland had a population of 652,503, making it the 25th-most populated city in the United States, the sixth-most populous on the West Coast, and the second-most populous in the Pacific Northwest, after Seattle.

In approximation, 2.5 million people live in the Portland metropolitan statistical area (MSA), making it the 25th most populous in the United States.

Its  (CSA) ranks 19th-largest with a population of around 3.2 million. Roughly  47% of Oregon’s population resides within the Portland metropolitan area.

1. Food Cart

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Rated as a street food and street vendor restaurant, food cart is a popular street food market located in Portland. It is quite popular for their hotdogs and barbeque serve.

Their clientele praises them for having delicious hotdogs that are well cooked. Their staff is also friendly thus making people going to the place more. 

Food cart has a 4.3 rating star.

Location: 52ND NE Sandy Blvd Portland, OR 97204

Phone: (503) 477-3286

2. Crazy Chicken Bento

Opening everyday from 10.45 AM- 2.15 PM, Crazy Chicken Bento is well known for its barbequed meals.

They are quite affordable and are located in a place that is much convenient for their clientele.

Their customers really favour the place with them quoting a cheap price of $ 7 worth for food enough for two people.

Location: 3600 NW Yeon Portland, OR 97210

Phone: (503) 407-4889

3. Sky Kitchen

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Sky Kitchen is a Thai themed street food market that opens everyday from 12.00 PM- 9.00 PM.

It is quite popular among the locals because of the friendly staff they have and the very many vegetarian options they have. 

Their most popular specialty include: Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, Pad Kee Mao(Drunken Noodle), Sky Pine Apple Fried Rice, Tom Yum, Tom kha, Yellow Curry, Red curry, Pad Cashew nut.

Location: 1533 NE Alberta St Portland, OR 97211

Phone: (503) 496-9905

4. Kathmandu Cafe

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This is another street food market in Portland that is ranked as a food truck restaurant and a south Asian restaurant serving mostly Himalayan and Nepalese food. 

Their prices are quite affordable and fair thus why they are popular among their clientele. 

Some of their specialty include: Steamed white Basmati Rice ,Special Lentils, Vegetable curry dish, Chicken Curry, Post sticker MOMO with Sauce, Seasonal Fruit Tray, Seasonal Green Salad, Goat Curry, Chai Tea.

Location: Portland Saturday Market SW Naito Pkwy and SW Ankeny St Portland, OR 97204

Phone: (503) 957-8074

5. Khao San Pearl

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Inspired by the vibrant and varied street food of Thailand, Khao San offers diners an authentic taste of culinary traditions often overlooked by other Thai restaurants.

A commitment to authenticity, permeates every aspect of the eatery, right from the use of seasonal Asian vegetables in the preparation of various dishes, to the custom-made tuk tuk booth that forms the centerpiece of the dining room.

The restaurant is as vibrant and lively, although not nearly as chaotic, as Bankok’s street markets, and the food is simply divine.

All of the food is served family-style, as small plates to allow diners to sample multiple dishes from the menu instead of being limited to just one.

With specialty cocktails and delightful desserts to boot, Khao San offers an unparalleled dining experience that will have you coming back for more.

Location: 1435 NW Flanders st. #A Portland, OR 97209

Phone: (503) 227-3700

6. Café De Crepe

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This is another popular street food market in Portland that operates on food trucks.

If you are like many of the people who are tired of eating leftovers and repeats for lunch but want something new and different, then café de crepe is definitely a place to check out.

They go to where people are, so as to help them escape a boring lunch routine. Open up to a new experience and liven up your lunch!

Travelling to where the people are, is what makes it quite a popular  joint. They open everyday from 9.30 AM.

Location: 7238 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97206

Phone: (503) 928- 2854

7. Morrison Market

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This is another street food market in Portland  where you can go and enjoy Portland’s newest food avenue; featuring flavors from all around the globe.

It is currently the home of Spice of Africa, Havana Station, Abu Omar, Obon Shokudo, The Golden Cat, and The Krazy Kokonut.

The Morrison Market is open 7days a week, from 11.00 AM- 9.00 PM although each restaurant my have a varied schedule.

Location: 722 SE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

Phone: (503) 278- 0273

8. E- San Thai Cuisine

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E-san Thai cuisine is a family-run business who pride themselves  in serving fresh and healthy food daily using ingredients from the local markets of Oregon.

Even with multiple locations (plus, 7 food carts across the greater Portland area and Vancouver), E-San Thai Cuisine is still family owned and operated.

Thais from the Northeast section of Thailand, Issan (or Esan), consider themselves Lao, and historically, this part of Thailand and Laos have very close connections reflected in the music, dress and, of course, the food. 

Phone: (971) 280- 6514

9. Alberta Street Market

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Alberta is another street market in Portland that is quite popular because of its barbequed wings and farmer’s produce.

The chicken wings are so popular that every client admits to always go there for their wings.

It has a good review of 4.5 and it is also commended for being good and offering good services.

Location: 909 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211

Phone: (503) 282- 2169

10. Market Street Salad Bar & Deli

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This is another popular street food market in Portland that serves good food. It is quite commended for their services and friendly personnel who treat their customers with respect.

Although it is not a fancy joint, it is considered a gem by many of their clientele that usually serves amazing breakfast and salad buffet.

Location: 105 SW Market St, Portland, OR 97201

Phone: (503) 223- 5419