"Pods" are groups of food carts which are most often set up in parking lots. There are over 14 food cart pods around Portland, amounting to over 400 total carts within the city of Portland. At our first stop we tried dumplings and then soup a few carts down.
Ok, I know you are thinking that the soup looks like, well, some regurgitated something, but it was excellent. It was a risotto, curry hot soup. Next, we made our way a block down to 9th and Alder, and visited a medatteranean cart, as well as a German Bratwurtz cart. These were the two weakest carts we tried, but still good food.
Food cart number FIVE and SIX was a Cuban cart where we sampled fried plantains, and then a french cart, Euro Trash. Euro Trash has been featured on a few TV shows and sure does have some odd cuisine.
At Euro Trash we had whole, fried anchovies. All I can say, is some people may fancy these, but I could not get them down. Yuck!
Around the block, still in the same "pod" we hit up a waffle stand. Oh boy, these were DELICOUS!! They make them with large sugar crystals in the batter that stay whole when cooked, so there is a crunch as you devour the waffle.
Yes, you read that right...they have a bacon and maple one for all you bacon lovers. The chunky monkey caught my eye, but I will have to try that next time - we were given the powdered sugar one to try. But it was still wonderful.
After a wonder down the street, we rounded out our tour at 5th and Oak St. The. Best. Food. Cart. we visited here. Korean Twist and their Korean Boolkogi Taco - words cannot describe this delicacy. Yum. Visit this place.
Last, but not least, we tried some salmon chowder at another food cat in the 5th and Oak St. pod. Unfortunately the good ole' camera died, so no pictures. But this place was good. Really good.
Bottom line, if you are in Portland and looking for a fun time (your tongue will love you!) visit the food carts!
