The world of Portland

June 1, 2017 12:33 PM

What are the best examples of the cultures, religions, ethnicities, and people of the world to be found in the city of Portland Oregon? Grocery stores, best restaurants, neighborhoods/enclaves, places of worship, etc. I am interested in learning more about all of the different people who make up the city of Portland.
posted by anonymous to Society & Culture (8 answers total)

I follow Andy Ricker of pok pok on instagram - he has a lot of love for the folks at Ha VL who apparently make some epic vienamese soups if you can get there by noon.

He also recently posted about the Bun Bo Hue (a spicy beef noodle soup from Hue) at a place called Bun Bo Hue - Dong Ba 3. As a NYC resident im jealous of your Vietnamese options.
posted by Exceptional_Hubris at 12:41 PM on June 1, 2017

For Eastern European groceries, you cannot go wrong with Good Neighbor (82nd near Holgate). Get a slice of honey cake if you go. Overseas Taste is around the corner from me and also wonderful, if on the tinier side. One of my Russian friends also likes Roman Russian Market on Division.
posted by medeine at 12:56 PM on June 1, 2017

The WWeek did a great breakdown of places to get groceries back in 2014. It's a bit oudated, so it might not be fully accurate. Cursory glance looks like everything is still in tact. I would add Namaste Indian Grocery on 10306 NE Halsey (the only indian grocer on the east side, and their vada pav are slammmmmmin, they're very nice there and will help you with any question you have).

A recent list has been circulated with alternatives to white-owned ethnic restaurants was built because of the recent kooks burrito bullshit.

The Portland Mercado!
posted by furnace.heart at 2:10 PM on June 1, 2017

Oh, I would also throw Katchka in there. They're certainly elevating the cuisine, but it's owned by (i believe) Russians and Romanians. Their food is fantastic.
posted by furnace.heart at 2:12 PM on June 1, 2017

Portland Polonia
posted by aniola at 3:04 PM on June 1, 2017 [1 favorite]

New Columbia Farmer's Market
posted by aniola at 10:38 PM on June 1, 2017

PDX POC-Owned Food Directory
posted by aniola at 8:42 AM on June 2, 2017

Obon PDX sells vegan Japanese comfort food that is an order of magnitude more delicious than anything else in town.
posted by aniola at 8:48 AM on June 2, 2017