Phat Cart

Located near PSU campus, this shop is a cute spot to grab a bite or lunch with friends. Inside, it's very cozy and there's seating for you to enjoy chatting over a meal or drinks. Service here is quick and kind.I came here with friends to just grab some drinks and we got a fizzy drink, matcha, and their coldbrew. They were all pretty good. I would love to come back to try some of their food!

Excellent Korean short rib bowl with decent portions of meat, kimchi, zucchini, and rice at a fair price. Pleasant staff. Cozy ambiance.Free, fast wifi: 335 Mbps up, 238 Mbps down.

Came here for some late night food, portions were great for the price! I ordered the Larb Gai Tod, and thought it was okay. As it was under the salad category, I think it should be placed under bentos because of the big portion! The flavor was more salty than the usual salty-lime taste that I'm used to. The chicken was also deep fried which I didn't expect. I didn't finish my meal nor choose to take it home because the chicken seemed a little off. The breading was a little thick and soggy. I wouldn't recommend getting this dish but would give something else a try if I were to come back. Service was minimal, and the interior was cute for a "hole in the wall" spot vibe.

It was one of the only places open in the snow. It was a former foot cart that has a brick and mortar restaurant. It is a small place with only a few seats so it is mainly a takeout location. Rush is around 6-7 pm, then the place goes dead after 7 pm. We had the following: Korean beef bento - 3/5 - there was a lot of fatty tissue on my meat. There wasn't a lot of meat in the first place. Flavor was good. Crispy chicken- 4/5 - my companion enjoyed his dish and said the chicken was moist. It was very affordable and the staff were nice. They say the owner never closes even during the storm of the century so you can guarantee that they'll be open.

Crispy chicken bento hit the spot! I would lick the bowl if I could. Great combo of fresh ingredients and mix of flavors- none overpowering the others. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and moist inside. I also enjoyed a blueberry fizz. Wonderful on a summer day. The restaurant itself is small but the space is utilized well. Super cute and welcoming.

This place was a-ok. Cool vibe.F O O DHubby liked the crispy chicken (there wasn't much). I liked the Tuna Larb Bento, and the gyudon was just ok. Small portions. The Thai Tea was watered down and they charge an extra $1 for no ice, but didn't fill my cup all the way anyway.P A R K I N GDifficult, so we just swung by and got everything to go.

Super cute, great service, enjoyed the house made soda, but the food was disappointing. I had the crispy chicken bento, on yelp's recommendation, but there was too much breading and hardly any chicken in it. The zucchini that came with it needed more seasoning. I also had the veggie "spring rolls", which were actually fried egg rolls filled with mostly cabbage. I know cabbage is having a moment right now, it's affordable and good for you, yada yada, but oy I'm so tired of it already. But also I didn't want another fried thing. The ginger lychee soda and the rice were great, but I wouldn't go back for the food.

I love this place so much not since the food here has reasonable prices for students. I always make phone call before I go to pick up my meals. The avocado chicken salad is great and the Thai tea is also good too.

Portland is known for its food cart scene and Phat Cart is the closest I got to experience that. One of my best friends recommended we meet here for a laid-back environment, an appetizing meal, and enjoyable drinks. This is a popular spot amongst college students and I can see why for their affordability and variation.Phat Cart has turned into a brick-and-mortar with two locations in Portland. The vibes near their PSU location emulate a cute place to unwind with friends over a meal. R&B echoes with wooden furniture and plants sprawled throughout. The brick-and-mortar is two floors with communal tables and tables for two. Everything is self-service--order and retrieve your items at the counter and grab your utensils and seats on your own. Even though you seat yourself, the ladies working the register were super friendly, and bubbly, and provided awesome recommendations! The only thing is our food and drinks came out super slow and staggered.I can see why this is a hot spot for students. The restaurant dishes up breakfast, lunch, and dinner items plus a happy hour. Known for their bentos and salads, that's what my friend got. My companion and I took advantage of their happy hour and got Takoyaki. Plus a free Chicken Dumpling from their Yelp Check-in Offer! To be honest, the quality of the food wasn't superb for us. It tasted mediocre; like it was frozen and heated up. The dumplings were plain, fried, and crispy. While the takoyaki was heavy on the batter, creamy from the sauce, and had a little bit of octopus. The flavors didn't stand out to us, so I wouldn't order it again.Looking for a cost-effective and favorable spot for college students? Phat Cart is that place! No longer a food cart but a restaurant, it's located in the heart of downtown Portland on SW College Street, with limited parking and walking friendly. We enjoyed our company and ambiance more than the food but glad we came. Be sure to check in for their deal!

This place was SUPER CUTE. The food was nice. My daughters enjoyed what they ordered. I ordered the Jalapeño Gyudon and it was bland. I had to use sauce from my daughter's order to make it better. The staff was really nice although they did accidentally add an extra sandwich to my check that I paid for... they quickly corrected it though. Great service.