The streets of Portland are the uncrowned paradises of the US street food culture. They are vibrant, multi cultural, continental and offer a wide sphere of options and choices.
November 22, 2010 by Hengul
During your USA vacation, if you land on Portland, a port and the largest city in Oregon region, the first thing that would strike you is its natural beauty. Located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette river which divides the city into east and west sections; Portland is renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains.
However, you might get hungry while exploring the natural paradise and this is the time to you would discover the wonderful foodie face of Portland. Go hunting some lip smacking street food and you are right there among some of the most tempting stuff on earth!
If you want to relish some Italian taste try out the Joslyn’s Ciao Chow. A cart shop, it is famous for Bruschetta classica (fresh tomatoes and basil atop grilled bread), Bruschetta di olive (grilled bread topped with homemade olive tapenade and goat cheese), Caprese, Caprese and the normal pasta dishes, Joslyn’s Ciao Chow is just the perfect street delicacy hub.
Asian taste is minimized in from of Nong's Khao Man Gai cart. With some global recognition and recommendation under its belt, visit this place for Thai food delight. The cart is named after the signature food- Khao Man Gai that is prepared with chicken boiled in some Asian spice and herbs and served with jasmine rice, cucumber slices and cilantro. The presentation and taste of it would make you compare it with other food in same category that you tried in hotels or restaurants.
Are you a night monger with a crumbling belly on the streets of Portland? If yes, there is no other place like the Pyro Pizza. Though there own unique wood fire pizza is a hit among the visitors, you can further try the popular Margherita or other varieties of pizzas and truffles.
Street is the unofficial food capital of Portland and it beckoning you to get doused in its unmatched taste and aroma.













