Breaking Buns Food Cart

4.7 ( 156 reviews )
Checking... 3:00 AM - 11:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
5523 SE 28th Ave, Portland, OR 97202, United States
+1 503-728-8207
Breaking Buns Food Cart, nestled at 5523 SE 28th Ave in Portland, OR, delivers a captivating culinary experience that has food enthusiasts raving. Reviews reveal a menu rich in flavor, featuring standout items like the miso pork belly buns, which are consistently praised for their mouthwatering taste. Diners appreciate the clever attention to detail, such as the consideration for custom orders, ensuring a delightful experience even for cilantro-averse customers. The yakisoba, made with Japanese noodles and vibrant vegetables, has also garnered attention, with many noting the dish's generous portions. Reviewers highlighted the aromatic allure of Breaking Buns, as the savory scents waft through the air, enticing patrons from afar. While the service may sometimes show signs of strain during busy hours, the overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding food quality keeps guests coming back. For those on a budget, the cart's prices are commendably reasonable, allowing for sharing among friends or family without breaking the bank. The seamless blend of flavors—from sweet and spicy to savory—ensures each bite is satisfying. Breaking Buns Food Cart is a must-visit for anyone in Portland looking for tasty late-night bites in a unique setting. Whether you're stopping in for a quick lunch or a late-night feast, this food cart promises a rewarding experience that’s sure to impress.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • From the business
    • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves comfort food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has seating
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Breaking Buns Food Cart

S FO
May 17,2025
Great late night bites! Open 'til 11 near Reed. If you are a cilantro-phobe like us, don't be afraid of the menu--these wonderful people custom made our order! We had the yakisoba with extra tofu, that was lightly fried and fresh. The tofu buns had the same tofu, with a great sauce. The truck team also put the coleslaw in a tinfoil sling, so it didn't get the buns soggy. Enjoy!
Lauren J
May 8,2025
The GOOD: miso pork belly buns. Vietnamese cold noodle salad. Also ordered the braised beef buns but not anywhere near as good as the pork. The noodles are loaded with flavor - if you love lime, onion, cilantro deliciousness, so yourself a favor and get them. The pork buns were a home run as well. Prices were great too - spent 25 (4 buns and the salad) and easily had enough food for 2-3 people. The NOT SO GOOD: the lady taking my order was overwhelmed or irritated by something - not friendly. I knew what I wanted to order from checking out the menu before going - which I was grateful for because I did not feel welcomed to ask questions. 45 min wait for food and not many people waiting. Not sure what the hold up was, but I had time so it wasn’t an issue Odd location - right off the side of the road next to what appear to be 3 other abandoned food carts. Many picnic tables for seating tho. Overall 5/5 for the food - everything else 3/5
Kareem Alston-Rosales
May 4,2025
The buns were delicious! I think the noodles benefited from some extra sides of hot sauce and sweet chili but it lasted me and my wife 3 days. Epic portion, and the folks running the carts were kind. Definitely felt out of the way and dark by the cart. I would say it's still worth making the trip to try the buns!
Jason Van Camp
Mar 30,2025
There's no missing or mistaking the delicious aroma of Breaking Buns as you pull up to the parking lot. Even if there were more than the pair of food carts that are already present, you would be able to identify this cart by scent alone immediately, and be explicably drawn to it, like being caught in a tractor beam! Between the two of us, we ordered three Pork Belly Bao, and two each of the Szechuan Cow Bao and the Braised Beef Tonkatsu Bao, to get a good feel for multiple dishes, not realizing how incredibly filling they are, meaning our lunch order also became our dinner! But no complaints were heard from us either time, as we enjoyed every single bite! No wonder there aren't many other carts at this little pod; they've probably all been put out of business, or had to move elsewhere, thanks to Breaking Buns' aromatic ascendancy, and surprisingly affordable pricing. You'd be hard-pressed to find a cheaper, more filling, and more delicious meal anywhere in P-town! It may be a little out of the way for us, but I guarantee my wife and I will be returning here in the future. Very recommended!
Julie
Mar 22,2025
Great little food cart on the roadside with plenty of space to park. I ordered the Sweet & Spicy Orange Chicken Bao. Two bao was the perfect amount of food for a late lunch and the Napa cabbage slaw had the perfect amount of dressing and I enjoyed every bit. I will keep this cart in mind for the next time I’m in the area.
Jennifer Michelle S
Mar 6,2025
You don't know good food until you have eaten here ! Phil and his team do an absolutely amazing job creating and preparing the freshest food I have ever eaten. The level of meticulous care is unmatched by any place I have ever eaten. You simply have to try every item on the menu, seriously a food journey of ecstacy unmatched. All ingredients are sourced locally and prepared by hand everyday and it shows in the flavor. The prices are not too high, actually I think he should charge more it's so good. Restaurant quality and service unmatched at any other food cart. Please support this locally owned and operated business. A Outstanding flavor, excellent prices
Patrick Miller
Mar 3,2025
Likely the best food cart in Portland. It services the best college in Oregon, so that would make sense. Try immediately. Unique and delicious. We do the ota tofu bao and the fried rice with tofu, with the sauces it’s literally fire.
John Kutasz
Feb 9,2025
I have a very good feeling about the future for Breaking Buns - being within walking distance of a college campus, and serving terrific food until relatively late at night seems like a perfect combination. We had both buns and noodles, and I happily look forward to returning for both. Since the filling for each bun is cooked to order over high heat, you can't order a sampler of just one of each flavor, but I'd imagine a small group of customers could order separately, and then divide up their accumulated tastiness.

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