The local Grind

I started eating at this food cart while I was a student at PSU and never once have had a bad experience. The food was and still is consistently great. My husband and I had The Local Grind cater our wedding last month and it was an incredible experience from start to finish! Robert and Larry were both wonderful to work with and made things run smooth through the planning process and the event. We love your guys' food and will absolutely continue eating at the food cart. Cannot thank you enough for everything. More...

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Love this place

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This place is mouth watering writing this review I'm just dreaming of their yummy food they are definitely tied in first place for my favorite Hawaiian food places. I'm kind of a snob when it come to Hawaiian food. My best friends family used to make food all the time that was old family recipes from the island since they moved back this is as close as I can get now. More...

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Amazing food, AMAZING customer service and it was fast and convenient. LOVE LOVE LOVE

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TLG catered my friend's baby shower, and I cannot RAVE about this place any more! The food was amazing. We had a tray of yakisoba veggies, Kalua pork and rice with a giant catering size of Mac salad. I've tried many Hawaiian spots around town, and this is the best Mac salad in town. Thank you for your professionalism and amazing food! You really made the event! More...

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We had The Local Grind cater our holiday employee party and it was delicious!  Everybody went back for seconds.  Larry, the owner, is great.  Everything was ready when I went to pick it up...he also threw in a pan of veggies for us which was so awesome.  I can't recommend this place enough!  Great people, amazing food, and great prices!!  Thanks to all who helped with our order.  We will absolutely be back! More...

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Seriously great food! You have to give it a try. Portions are solid!

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So bomb highly recommended I got the garlic honey Chicken good portion good service two thumbs up!

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Get it in your belly!

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Huge shoutout to this company. We had a last minute catering need for 25 people and they were able to pull it all in 2 hours while making sure the food was still AMAZING. Will definitely be using them for future catering needs. More...

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Great chicken options and their sauces are wonderful. It’s really nice being able to add all the sauce you want. If you like macaroni salads, I would definitely recommend ordering a side of it with your meal. The portions are reasonable but the food seems a bit overpriced considering it’s a relatively casual food cart and not a sit-down restaurant. However, good tasting food overall and the wait’s not too long since everything is precooked. More...

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Just ordered from this place through Seemless, and it was freaking incredible! I'm a simple guy, so I ordered the Chicken Teriyaki with no vegetables, and I was blown away! I couldn't get enough of the hot sauce that came with my order, it mixed with the teriyaki to create an incredible sauce. I will definitely be a regular! More...

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Wait, did you say you make all your sauces on your food in-house? That's normal but wait, you make your own kimchi that you sell for $2? ! Now that deserves a review! BTW it's legit S. Korean kimchi - you can taste the gojuchang, Korean chili flakes, time & love in that kimchi! Reminds me of the goodness found in Gangnam-gu! More...

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Get it in your body. The Griddler''s sugar bird and griddle hand are bot championship title holders in their respective class categories. As Bruce Butner says "IT'S TIMMMMME" get in your body. More...

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Great food is an understatement. It's a quick culinary experience that goes beyond lunch. There's top notch catering services and Grub Hub and other interweb ordering services and food carts to boot. Bring your appetite.

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Great food! But apparently no longer open in evening.

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Food is great

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Delicious food and great customer service!

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They're set up in the park with some really good Hawaiian BBQ. I really loved the bomb sauce that they make.

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Brady Bunte - This place is epic. By far the best bento and value in town when I'm up visiting Portland. The home made macaroni salad is pretty much like crack, you get addicted instantly.  Large portions,  tasty dishes all of them a real gem. Cheers, Brady Bunte More...

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I really like The Local Grind. I went to PSU for five years and having their food cart on campus in between my classes, you could imagine I've eaten their food many many times. I always order the kalua pulled pork or their shredded BBQ chicken. Always with rice and always with mac salad. I hate macaroni salads but for some reason I have a thing for Hawaiian mac salad and particularly THIS mac salad. It's about an $8 meal, give or take, so expect to pay that when you go. I like that they keep their sauces and sriracha on the counter so you can adjust your meal the way you like it..nice and spicy and saucy. I've never had a bad experience, but two suggestions: the meat could be strained a lot better with a different utensil before put on top of the rice..every time I go the juices make the rice so soggy because there's SO much juice from the chicken or pork in the pan. Please hear me out when I suggest that. Just drain it better before serving it. Also, could you try and add some spam musubi It'd be such a great add to the cart downtown because it's a great Hawaiian snack and it's hand held for students on the go. Plus it's hard to find so you'd be loved! Mahalo for the great Hawaiian food! More...

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Really good! My favorite is the Kalua Pork. The mac salad is good, too. I like the creamy sriracha sauce.

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The loco moco rocked, I'd order it again that for sure.....

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Love this place the vibe is low key and the staff are friendly and helpful. The food is delicious. The Mac salad is a true standout, as is their Kailua pork.

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I tried their loco moco and it was good. the meat was cooked to perfection the char grilled on da beef patty and the gravy one of the best i've tried so far I would recommend it to anyone who wants to try Hawaiian style homemade loco moco

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CANT SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS! They catered our wedding dinner for 150 on location in Washington, AND they provided an amazing breakfast the next morning for 110 (again on site). They have exceptional food, service and were easy to work with on contracts, payment and meal alternatives (gluten free/vegan options). The owner is amazing and is greatly concerned about quality of food and presentation which we really appreciated. We love eating here for dinner just us two, but would also HIGHLY recommend them for catering an event. More...

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My son introduced me to this place found on east end of the Ross Island bridge. We got three orders of 1/2 teriyaki chicken 1/2 kahlua pork with brown rice and vegetables. And we got three orders of their macaroni salad. I'm going to be back soon. My favorite was the teriyaki chicken and the macaroni salad was heavenly.   They have added indoor seating, previously they were takeout only. You're going to be happy you came here. The freshest and best Hawaiian style bento l have found. More...

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Excellent Hawaiian food!!! My company had their food cart cater for our company picnic and every time I've ate here it's been great. Best mac salad around.

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Best little place! Yummy food and their mac salad is the best!! And portions are awesome!

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I have been to the Local grind many times throughout the years. I always look forward to them relocating from PSU to the Ira Keller fountain during the summer.  The food is always fantastic. This year there are two people working there. One is a guy with longer hair and he is the nicest guy gives out a good portion and I am never hungry after he serves me. The other is younger. He always skimps on the rice portion. You ask for a large and basically get a small. When he is working I am generally still hungry. The guy with the longer hair gets a 5 for service and the younger guy a 3 so it averages out to a 4. Their BBQ sauce is very good. More...

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My favorite food spot in Brooklyn and food cart on PSU campus. The food is amazing. Love that you can get brown rice instead of white. And the bomb sauce is a must. Luckily they sell bottles of their sauce. Only problem is it's so good it doesn't last. The staff is always friendly and now know my order. can't recommend it enough More...

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This place is amazing! The food is great and the service is even better. Definitely a place to check out!

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Great Food! My new go-to for lunch, great service! Aloha

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Great Hawaiian style food.

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Always fresh, tasty and 100% awesome!! Catered a party and everyone was super impressed with the flavor and killer sauces that Larry and his team cook up. Stoked you all have a physical location. My go-to for the best Hawaiian bento in all of Portland!! More...

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This is a wonderful cart downtown, and the brick & mortar location on Powell was exactly what I was hoping for!  Glad that we can get this at any time now!

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I ordered delivery from here recently and was not disappointed. I purchased the Island Burger and was satisfied; I didn't put any sauce on it and thought the burger tasted fresh and the pineapple was that iconic bit of flavor that I crave in Hawaiian food. The macaroni salad was also tasty. Definitely look forward to going in person - however some of the information here is wildly out of date. More...

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Hands down one of my favorite place to eat on campus!!! After my eating me meal, I always feel happy and satisfied. I usually get the garlic chicken with Mac and brown rice. The chicken is made to perfection, it is moist and with the right amount of seasoning. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants a quick Hawaiian fix but go early to avoid the long lines. More...

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These guys have been making me food on campus for years and the new location does their magic justice. The meat is always perfectly charred and flavored, the veggies on the bento bowl at the perfect crispness, it's the stuff I dream about. Their honey garlic chicken is my jam but definitely try the ahi and shrimp tacos! And you can take your meal over to Ross Island Brewing and enjoy a few beers. More...

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I own the computer shop down the street from their new location on Powell. Went down to try the Chicken Teriyaki the other day and it was tender had amazing flavor that was just a touch spicy, the rice was cooked perfectly and the mac salad is some of the best I've ever had.   TLDR: Great food and nice people, 10/10 will try again!Will@TBCS More...

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I was taking the 19 bus and looked out the window to see this beautiful Hawaiian BBQ oasis. I wasn't sure it was actually there and ended up walking back from the stop to discover the tasty goodness of The Local Grind. I had the yakisoba with chicken teriyaki. The flavors were on point. The yakisoba had a nice chew and wasn't overlooked. The chicken was tender and flavorful. I had so much food that I definitely had enough for leftovers. Everything was super tasty, so I know where to go in the future for my Hawaiian BBQ hankerings. More...

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So happy this place opened in my neighborhood! After a big day of hauling river rocks for yard work we walked over to get some grub. I got the Kahlua pork sando and it hit the spot! It's really nicely done up inside but we ordered to go and ate at Ross Island Brewing next door. They give you a buzzer so you can relax at the brewery and wait for your order. It is perfect! Their Mac salad is a knockout too. More...

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Michael: my girl and I eat here once a week. The chicken tastes quite fresh as if it's not frozen in a freezer somewhere; very tender . Flavor is very good. While there are only a handful of menu options, each one is very good. The simplicity of what is being offered (chicken or pork and rice) seems as though it may be unsatisfactory, but the flavor of the ingredients makes this a perfect lunch. Jen: I love this chicken! Before I discovered this place by PSU, I wasn't a huge fan of chicken. Their flavor is unmatchable. It's way better than Panda Express's teriyaki chicken. very little fat, but so juicy! Never dry! More...

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Ono grinds local boys and girls - gotta check this place out. Mac salad and rice (brown too) is all good so you know everything else is ono. Had da Loco moco. Some ono brah. All good. Check em out. Came with a 3 man crew and had to take food home - auwe. Was ono - this place will be busy as soon as peeps find out. Aloha. C More...

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After a good morning of hiking, this hit da spot! The combination of the sweet bread with the garlic honey chicken and Mac salad was on point. This is only their 2nd day being open. I highly recommend this place. More...

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