Too much to take in in one visit. Wide variety of metal items. Covered selection of woods for serious crafters.
Shannon Wilde
I took the 7 hour MIG class, taught by John. I was hoping to learn some techniques so I can do some repairs on a project car. Man, I learned so much from this class! I had never attempted welding before. The class is geared toward a total newbie. John was an awesome instructor and I left with the skills I needed to keep practicing at home! Highly recommend MWS.
Eric Furlong
Amazing place to find repurposed metal items, really cool art pieces or to learn how to weld.They also have crazy cheap reclaimed kitchen knives.
Patrick L.
My favorite was the Braised pork belly, which was cooked to perfection, so tender. Simple and delicious. Curry was quite good. Beef stir fry and fried chicken were okay.
Jonathan Grubb
The Bà Nội, which translates to "Grandma's Special," (pictured) features thin-sliced steak, seared with onions and Thai basil, topped with nước chấm, fried garlic, fried shallots, cilantro and scallions, and is served with fries and rice. It may be my new favorite food.Nước chấm is a Vietnamese fish sauce of water, sugar, lime, and in this case, Thai chilis, which is what gave the dish, overall, a generally mild, but slow-building, and then subtly lingering, spice. Most of the sauce rested in the soft, sweet rice, with the lightly salty, savory fries, and the result was like a wonderful, warm, comfort-food embrace.The tender, masterfully seasoned beef, the absolute aromatic symphony of fried garlic and shallots, cilantro, and scallions... Chef Richard Lê has managed to expertly combine elegance, comfort, and escapism.I am genuinely not exaggerating, when I say that the Bà Nội was so good, that I almost cried.This was truly an exceptional, refreshing, miniature food vacation. Described as a Việt kiều (overseas Vietnamese) experience, YES! I want more of this!If you like my photographs, feel free to follow my tiny, little foodie Instagram: jonathan.grubb, for more (casual, and almost exclusively small / local) greater-Portland-area foodventures!
An Out Recordings
Had the VFC which brought me back to my childhood, the food is so well honed and well thought out. As a Việt kiều person, it's really good to feel belonging at a cute food place like this. Can't wait to go back again!
Jeremy Huff
Cool place, helpful staff, I believe it was the owner I met, and he was very helpful in offering to get the piece of metal I need for my project. I did not get it at that time, but I will likely go here in the future for help with my projects.
m kinsella
YOU HAVE TO TRY!! Everything is amazing, but brunch on Sunday really hits. Thit Kho is always incredible, and if you can get a donut before they sell out then do yourself a favor and get two.
Katherine Burk
Amazing, amazing food and top-notch service. Matta is the best!! Thank you!!
Dan Frosaker
I've been watching matta on insta from Virginia for a while now. I had one day in portland and happened to be in NE in the small window that they were open. Got everything I could and washed it all down with a ca phe sua da. The donut had great flavor and texture and brouht me back to SE Asia. The sausage and egg sandwich was something I could eat every day.
This was so different and so great! This is the first time I've had fried chicken in a pandan bun and I was so pleasantly surprised. Chicken was crispy, and with the sweetness of the pandan and the spicy sauce, it was a perfect mix of flavors!
E O
Excellent food. Wonderful owners. The menu changes frequently and it’s always delicious. Sometimes they have a full menu and sometimes they don’t. It’s *literally* all good. They are human and feed us food from their hearts. Whatever you choose is a privilege for your taste buds. ?
doctor dralle
Finally had a chance to try this amazing place for brunch. Mama's Omelette is the best. Shrimp is cooked perfectly. Pandan donut super moist and not too sweet. I may have found my new favorite food cart.
Tracy Schmidt
Great drink and donut, fresh and flavorful, good texture. Beef dishes lacked some of the (subtle) savory flavor I'd expect from Vietnamese food.
Too much to take in in one visit. Wide variety of metal items. Covered selection of woods for serious crafters.
I took the 7 hour MIG class, taught by John. I was hoping to learn some techniques so I can do some repairs on a project car. Man, I learned so much from this class! I had never attempted welding before. The class is geared toward a total newbie. John was an awesome instructor and I left with the skills I needed to keep practicing at home! Highly recommend MWS.
Amazing place to find repurposed metal items, really cool art pieces or to learn how to weld.They also have crazy cheap reclaimed kitchen knives.
My favorite was the Braised pork belly, which was cooked to perfection, so tender. Simple and delicious. Curry was quite good. Beef stir fry and fried chicken were okay.
The Bà Nội, which translates to "Grandma's Special," (pictured) features thin-sliced steak, seared with onions and Thai basil, topped with nước chấm, fried garlic, fried shallots, cilantro and scallions, and is served with fries and rice. It may be my new favorite food.Nước chấm is a Vietnamese fish sauce of water, sugar, lime, and in this case, Thai chilis, which is what gave the dish, overall, a generally mild, but slow-building, and then subtly lingering, spice. Most of the sauce rested in the soft, sweet rice, with the lightly salty, savory fries, and the result was like a wonderful, warm, comfort-food embrace.The tender, masterfully seasoned beef, the absolute aromatic symphony of fried garlic and shallots, cilantro, and scallions... Chef Richard Lê has managed to expertly combine elegance, comfort, and escapism.I am genuinely not exaggerating, when I say that the Bà Nội was so good, that I almost cried.This was truly an exceptional, refreshing, miniature food vacation. Described as a Việt kiều (overseas Vietnamese) experience, YES! I want more of this!If you like my photographs, feel free to follow my tiny, little foodie Instagram: jonathan.grubb, for more (casual, and almost exclusively small / local) greater-Portland-area foodventures!
Had the VFC which brought me back to my childhood, the food is so well honed and well thought out. As a Việt kiều person, it's really good to feel belonging at a cute food place like this. Can't wait to go back again!
Cool place, helpful staff, I believe it was the owner I met, and he was very helpful in offering to get the piece of metal I need for my project. I did not get it at that time, but I will likely go here in the future for help with my projects.
YOU HAVE TO TRY!! Everything is amazing, but brunch on Sunday really hits. Thit Kho is always incredible, and if you can get a donut before they sell out then do yourself a favor and get two.
Amazing, amazing food and top-notch service. Matta is the best!! Thank you!!
I've been watching matta on insta from Virginia for a while now. I had one day in portland and happened to be in NE in the small window that they were open. Got everything I could and washed it all down with a ca phe sua da. The donut had great flavor and texture and brouht me back to SE Asia. The sausage and egg sandwich was something I could eat every day.
Restaurantji Recommends
Great donuts. Warm and delicious
This was so different and so great! This is the first time I've had fried chicken in a pandan bun and I was so pleasantly surprised. Chicken was crispy, and with the sweetness of the pandan and the spicy sauce, it was a perfect mix of flavors!
Excellent food. Wonderful owners. The menu changes frequently and it’s always delicious. Sometimes they have a full menu and sometimes they don’t. It’s *literally* all good. They are human and feed us food from their hearts. Whatever you choose is a privilege for your taste buds. ?
Finally had a chance to try this amazing place for brunch. Mama's Omelette is the best. Shrimp is cooked perfectly. Pandan donut super moist and not too sweet. I may have found my new favorite food cart.
Great drink and donut, fresh and flavorful, good texture. Beef dishes lacked some of the (subtle) savory flavor I'd expect from Vietnamese food.
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