Chow Lists

• 1. Tabor Authentic Czech Cuisine

  SW 5th and Stark, Portland, OR

  Food cart that's known for its schnitzelwich. Also does a fried Muenster cheesewich, goulash, traditional Czech soups, and spaetzles.

• 2. Nong's Khao Man Gai

  SW 10th and Alder, Portland, OR

  Food cart serving only its namesake dish: boiled chicken over rice served with some soy bean sauce. Add chicken liver for an extra buck.

• 3. The Grilled Cheese Grill

  1027 NE Alberta Ave, Portland, OR

  Trailer vending late-night grilled cheese on weekends, from basic American on white to bacon, apples, blue cheese, and Swiss on rye. There are picnic tables and a retrofitted school bus for seating.

• 4. Caraquena

  SW 5th and Oak, Portland, OR

  Newish Venezuelan cart selling stuff like fried sweet plantains with horseradish cream, cruzado (a hearty stew), empanadas, and arepas.

• 5. India Chaat House

  804 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

  All-veg Indian food served out of a semipermanent van set-up. Everything can be made vegan on request. Offers standards like chana masala as well as chaat, lassis, and chai.

• 6. Give Pizza A Chance

  SW 5th St and Stark St, Portland, OR

  Cart vending inexpensive pizza by the slice, with crispy whole-wheat crust. Also slings homemade sodas in flavors like cherry vanilla and cucumber lime.

• 7. Spella Caffe

  SW 9th and Alder, Portland, OR

  Many say the coffee from this truck rivals Stumptown's. You be the judge.

• 8. Brunch Box

  SW 5th Ave and Stark St, Portland, OR 97204

  A breakfast/lunch/brunch cart known for its homemade English muffins topped with choice of meat (Spam, ham, bacon, veg sausage), eggs, and other stuff. Also features over-the-top burgers like the $9 "redonkadonk 'omg! Burger'" that includes egg, ham, Spam, bacon, and American cheese between two Texas-toast grilled cheese sandwiches. Check <a href="http://twitter.com/brunchbox" target="blank">Twitter for specials</a> like "PeanutButter, Marshmallow Fluff, and bacon on a stadium roll."

• 9. Waffle Window

  36th and Hawthorne, Portland, OR

  Order waffles at a little blue-framed window and eat outside. Sweet and savory choices include bacon, Brie, and basil; hot apple pie filling; or ham and cheese with rhubarb-rosemary ketchup.

• 10. Best of Kazakhstan

  SW 5th and Oak, Portland, OR

  Kazakh spiced okra and tomato stew over rice (bomae), kebabs, and more. Hold the Borat jokes.

• 11. Potato Champion

  SE 12th and Hawthorne, Portland, OR

  Late-night Belgian-style fry cart. Also serves poutine (including veggie and vegan versions).

• 12. Savor Soup House

  1003 SW Alder, Portland, OR

  Food cart with rotating daily soup menu including curried cauliflower and red lentil, classic broccoli and cheddar, or chicken tortilla. Also has a grilled cheese bar! Check <a href="http://twitter.com/SavorSoupHouse" target="blank">Twitter for specials</a>.

• 13. Samurai Bento

  SW 9th and Alder, Portland, OR

  Japanese street food served cart-side. Agedashi, kara age, curried katsu, oyako don, and other comforting dishes.

• 14. Koi Fusion PDX

  Portland, OR, Portland, OR

  Portland's answer to <a href="http://www.chow.com/places/42107">LA's Kogi</a>, this new Korean taco truck features spicy bulgogi pork, short rib, and chicken tacos; specials like Korean barbecued wings; and fresh kimchee. Follow <a href="http://explore.twitter.com/koifusionpdx" target="blank">the truck on Twitter</a>.

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