Phat Cart – Thai
Phat Cart pulses with a vibrant energy, where the sizzle of the grill and the bold aromas of fermented kimchi and savory soy-glaze fill the air. Diners dive into artfully packed bento boxes and steaming bowls of Loco Moco, where traditional Japanese techniques meet the sun-drenched comfort of Hawaiian soul food. From the spicy kick of fire rice to the delicate slurp of chilled soba, every bite offers a playful, flavor-forward journey that transforms a simple meal into a spirited culinary escape.
6238 Southwest Capitol Highway, Portland OR 97239 https://phatcartpdx.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the flavorful sandwiches and beautiful presentation, often noting that the inviting space makes it a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Reviewers highlight the knowledgeable and helpful service, with many praising the staff for their thoughtful menu recommendations that enhance the overall dining experience.
Menu
Breakfast
- Breakfast Bento - $10: Avocado, spinach, pico de gallo, cilantro, & sunny-side fried egg over rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Loco Moco - $17: Grilled hamburger patty over rice, mushroom gravy & sunny-side fried egg, served with a side of house salad + miso sesame dressing Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Tsuyu-Soba - $12: Buckwheat soba noodles, warm Tsuyu broth, topped with spring onions Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Kimchi Fire Rice - $14: Spicy kimchi stir-fried with egg, onion, rice, & sesame. Topped with spring onion, avocado, & a soft-boiled egg. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Bacon & Egg Breakfast Sando - $12: Fried egg, bacon, cream cheese, avocado, spinach, & sesame. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fruit Bowl - $8: Seasonal fruit. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Bentos & Sandwiches
- Mr. Miyagi Sandwich - $13: Crispy chicken with romaine, avocado, fresh tomato, & lime aioli. Comes with potato chips! Available at: dinner, lunch
- Samurai Sandwich - $13: Stewed pork, sautéed zucchini, fresh tomato, & Kewpie mayo. Comes with potato chips! Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hawaiian Bento - $12: Stewed pork in pineapple gravy, sautéed zucchini, Kewpie mayo, & scallion, over rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oven-Roasted Chicken Bento - $12: De-boned roasted chicken served with sautéed zucchini over rice. Choice of teriyaki or sweet chili sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orange Chicken Bento - $13: Fried chicken breast and sautéed zucchini drizzled with zesty orange peel sauce, over rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Bento - $12: Fried chicken breast and sautéed zucchini topped with lime aioli dressing, over rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Beef Bento - $17: Marinated Korean beef bowl. Kimchi, rice, zucchini, & sesame. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Bento - $12: Avocado, sautéed zucchini, tofu, spinach, gochujang, sesame, & nori. Served with white rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Larb Poke Tuna Bento (GF) - $15: Ahi tuna, sesame, soy, onion, spicy Thai lime vinaigrette, crushed roasted brown rice, & peppermint. Served with arugula & white rice. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl) - $15: Thin sliced rib eye beef, fresh ginger, onion, scallion, & sesame. Topped with pickled red ginger & raw quail egg. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jojo-Soba - $14: Japanese style stir-fried noodles with chicken, cabbage, beansprout, carrot, onion, green onion topped with furikake, bonito flakes and benishoga. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Avocado Chicken Salad - $13: Fried chicken breast, romaine, fresh tomato, avocado, & lime aioli dressing. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Larb Gai Tod Bento - $13: Crispy chicken salad. Crushed roasted brown rice, shallot, scallion, & spicy lime vinaigrette dressing. Served with romaine & rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Extras
- Teriyaki Glazed Dumplings - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Dumplings - $4 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Karaage Poppers - $8 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Spring Rolls - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Tofu - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Zucchini - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato / Pineapple - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Kewpie Mayo - $1
- Teriyaki / Aioli Sauce - $1 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Soft-Boiled Egg - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Side of Meat - $7 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Avocado - $2
- Takoyaki - $9: Octopus dumplings Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Okonomi Fries - $8: Shoestring fries drizzled with Japanese mayo, okonomiyaki sauce, furikake, scallion and bonito flakes Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Roti - $7: Pan-fried Indian dough with pandan vanilla custard & condensed milk. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Upper Left Roasters Drip (12 oz) - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Po’ Man’s Mocha (12 oz) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Hot Tea - $4: Steven Smith Tea Maker | Green, Black, or Herbal
- House-Made Fizz (16 oz) - $6: Peach & Elderflower, Lychee & Ginger, or Blueberry & Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Fresh Squeezed Juice (16 oz) - $7: Orange or Grapefruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Fresh Squeezed Honey Limeade Fizz (12 oz) - $6: Seasonal flavor Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Cold Brew (16 oz) - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Kombucha - $5
- Iced Matcha Milk Tea - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ginger Beer - $4
- Thai Iced Tea - $5
- Sparkling Water - $4
- Coconut Water - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Portland water (can) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Monochrome - $6: Activated charcoal, cold brew, vanilla, milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mimosa - $7: Orange, Grapefruit, or Elderflower
- Radler - $5.5: Orange or Grapefruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Rotating Local Taps (20 oz) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- House Wine - $8: Red or White
- Local Wine on Rotation - $12: Red, White, or Rosé Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
Cocktails
- The Viking Brew - $14: Sailor's Jerry, Kalua, cold brew, cream, rose petals Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Siam Mojito - $14: Lemongrass, lime, syrup, peppermint, ginger ale, & Sailor's Jerry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Unusual Negroni - $14: Bulleit rye bourbon, grapefruit, Campari, & sweet vermouth Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Siberian Monk Whiskey - $14: Bulleit rye bourbon, aperol, fernet, aromatic bitters, & orange twist Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- House Bloody Mary - $14: Chili, sriracha, lemongrass, basil, lime, tomato juice, monopolowa, seaweed, & roasted sesame Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Gumnan Mike’s Jasmine Toddy - $14: Aviation gin, St Germain, honey, jasmine tip tea, & cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Lychee Sonic - $14: Aviation gin, St Germain, lychee syrup, soda, & tonic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Kyoto Fog - $14: Matcha green tea, soy milk, monopolowa, Bailey’s, & vanilla Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Pineapple Basil-Rita - $14: Tequila, Grand Marnier, orange, pineapple, & basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Portland Summer Garden - $14: Sailor's Jerry, drambuie, blackberry, raspberry, pineapple, apple cider, & elderflower Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Midnight Mimosa - $10: Brut + lychee + elderflower + lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Happy Hour
- Teriyaki Glazed Chicken Dumplings (HH) - $6 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Tofu (HH) - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Karaage (HH) - $7 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki (HH) - $7 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Larb Poke Tuna Bento (HH) - $9 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Larb Gai Tod Bento (HH) - $9 Available at: dinner, lunch
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