Portland’s food scene is known for its emphasis on local, sustainable ingredients and its food cart culture. Here are some of the city’s best restaurants:

1. Le Pigeon: Chef Gabriel Rucker’s intimate East Burnside restaurant offers innovative French-inspired cuisine, with both à la carte and tasting menu options.
2. Coquine: This neighborhood restaurant on Mt. Tabor has earned national acclaim for its seasonally-driven menu and warm hospitality.
3. Ox: This Argentine-inspired Portland restaurant centers around a wood-fired grill, offering a meat-centric menu with vegetarian options.
4. Kachka: Offering Russian and former Soviet Union cuisine, Kachka has become one of Portland’s most unique and beloved restaurants.
5. Nong’s Khao Man Gai: What started as a food cart is now a Portland institution, famous for its perfect execution of the Thai chicken and rice dish, khao man gai.