Best Places To Eat in Portland, According to TikTok Star The Korean Mama

A couple of years back, we had a conversation with the always delightful Jane Kim and her son Ed Kim — the duo behind the social handle The Korean Mama. The Kims have nearly two million followers across platforms, watching as they enthusiastically dine at Portland-area restaurants. We talked with The Korean Mama and The Korean Son about what it’s like being a mother-son food-influencer duo and asked for their top picks for where to eat in and around Portland. 

This episode originally aired August 29, 2024.

Editor’s note: Since this episode aired, Umma’s Korean Restaurant and K-Food Grill have permanently closed.

Discussed in today's episode:

KKoki Korean BBQ

Gabbiano’s

Prime Tap House

Mosaic Taphouse

Phở Nguyên

The Chinese Cowboy (f.k.a Warsugai)

Annam VL

Ganesh Indian Cuisine