I first ordered from Breaking Buns soon after they opened. I don’t like fast food and mostly make my own food as I’m a better cook than most. I was crazy hungry one night and they were open late. OMG!, I was served the Braised Beef Yakisoba and it blew me away. I have since ordered my dinner dozens of times and every time the food is amazing. I’ve tried other items, all wonderful but the braised beef is incredible and I want it on everything. It’s totally lean (no fat) and it’s so good I will take out little pieces and suck on them (my face just turned red) moving on… The portions are enough to feed me and my guy for 3 days. I even love it cold. Go there! You won’t be sorry. I promise!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Judith Short
I have to admit I am a bit of a food snob. When I taste a cuisine new to me I am looking for a great experience, anything less and I don't go back. Well, I have been back 6 times or so now!
Their flavors are very balanced and full bodied. I do not need any other seasonings at all. The people are friendly and attentive.
Regarding portion size, you can take your biggest eater and they will be quite satiated!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Szechuan Cow Bao
J
favorite food cart so far in portland. the bao bun is perfect. i’ve had 4 different kinds and they’ve all been so good. thank you 💞
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jillian Gallina
so good. thank you 🥲
OperationChowhound
I ordered the Ota Tofu Bao without Szechuan mayonnaise, but it still had sweet soy sauce. However, I couldn't even taste it, so the bun was bland. Conversely, the Yakisoba was flavorful, but had too much onion.
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-07
Andrea Morton
YES! Just yes. Soooooo good, will be returning!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Napa Cabbage Slaw, Chicken Philly Bao
Lisa Rezendez
Got our first order from Breaking Buns and it definitely won't be our last! The bao were perfectly steamed & fluffy, even after traveling in a car. We had the Szechuan Chicken and Szechuan Cow, which I was worried would be too similar in flavor, but they absolutely weren't, but both were excellent. My husband and I will definitely going back to try them all.
Julie
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.
Lucas Pratt
Insanely good/homey fried rice, and open fairly late. Truly all a college student can ask for.
Michael K.
open late! great food, with many gluten free options and chef is willing to explain it all. very accommodating. will return!
Really delicious bao buns. We also got the veto fried rice with fried Ota tofu. It’s rare to get a vegan fried rice and it was so good! I thought the prices were really reasonable too. One fried rice and 2 bao buns were more than enough to feed both of us. Open till 11pm! Right across from Reed College.
Atlas Schulman
amazing yummy food super nice people love phil😋🙏💕
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Masaya Xiong
It just didn't hit the spot. The shrimp was bland for the most part. The pork belly looked more like pulled pork. If it's pork belly, it needs to be crunchy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Samuel Caswell
Split the Yakisoba and 2 boa with my partner and it was the perfect amount. Boa are generously filled and delicious! Definitely a new favorite spot for me.
I've long been a fan of their bao - each one is soft and succulent and they prepare the fillings amazingly. The spicy shrimp and pork belly are my favorites, but each and every one is standout.
Last night, though, I tried their yakisoba and oh my goodness, what a delight. I thought I wasn't going to be able to eat it all after enjoying some bao, but I couldn't stop chowing down. Just amazing food across the board.
I first ordered from Breaking Buns soon after they opened. I don’t like fast food and mostly make my own food as I’m a better cook than most. I was crazy hungry one night and they were open late. OMG!, I was served the Braised Beef Yakisoba and it blew me away. I have since ordered my dinner dozens of times and every time the food is amazing. I’ve tried other items, all wonderful but the braised beef is incredible and I want it on everything. It’s totally lean (no fat) and it’s so good I will take out little pieces and suck on them (my face just turned red) moving on… The portions are enough to feed me and my guy for 3 days. I even love it cold. Go there! You won’t be sorry. I promise!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have to admit I am a bit of a food snob. When I taste a cuisine new to me I am looking for a great experience, anything less and I don't go back. Well, I have been back 6 times or so now!
Their flavors are very balanced and full bodied. I do not need any other seasonings at all. The people are friendly and attentive.
Regarding portion size, you can take your biggest eater and they will be quite satiated!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Szechuan Cow Bao
favorite food cart so far in portland. the bao bun is perfect. i’ve had 4 different kinds and they’ve all been so good. thank you 💞
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
so good. thank you 🥲
I ordered the Ota Tofu Bao without Szechuan mayonnaise, but it still had sweet soy sauce. However, I couldn't even taste it, so the bun was bland. Conversely, the Yakisoba was flavorful, but had too much onion. Updated from previous review on 2025-06-07
YES! Just yes.
Soooooo good, will be returning!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Napa Cabbage Slaw, Chicken Philly Bao
Got our first order from Breaking Buns and it definitely won't be our last! The bao were perfectly steamed & fluffy, even after traveling in a car. We had the Szechuan Chicken and Szechuan Cow, which I was worried would be too similar in flavor, but they absolutely weren't, but both were excellent. My husband and I will definitely going back to try them all.
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.
Insanely good/homey fried rice, and open fairly late. Truly all a college student can ask for.
open late! great food, with many gluten free options and chef is willing to explain it all. very accommodating. will return!
Restaurantji Recommends
Really delicious bao buns. We also got the veto fried rice with fried Ota tofu. It’s rare to get a vegan fried rice and it was so good! I thought the prices were really reasonable too. One fried rice and 2 bao buns were more than enough to feed both of us. Open till 11pm! Right across from Reed College.
amazing yummy food super nice people love phil😋🙏💕
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It just didn't hit the spot. The shrimp was bland for the most part. The pork belly looked more like pulled pork. If it's pork belly, it needs to be crunchy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Split the Yakisoba and 2 boa with my partner and it was the perfect amount. Boa are generously filled and delicious!
Definitely a new favorite spot for me.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 3 Sweet & Spicy Orange Chicken, Yakisoba
One of Portland's hidden gems, in my opinion.
I've long been a fan of their bao - each one is soft and succulent and they prepare the fillings amazingly. The spicy shrimp and pork belly are my favorites, but each and every one is standout.
Last night, though, I tried their yakisoba and oh my goodness, what a delight. I thought I wasn't going to be able to eat it all after enjoying some bao, but I couldn't stop chowing down. Just amazing food across the board.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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