London Pasty Company

July 6, 2011 by 10 Comments
London Pasty Co.

London Pasty Co.

Location: Cartlandia, SE 82nd and Springwater Trail
Hours: Mon-Fri, 11am-6pm; Saturday, 11am-5pm

The Story:

One thing Portland’s food cart scene is lacking is great British food. The owners of London Pasty Company saw that and decided to sate the need.

London Pasty Company is the work of Jane Hayes, a born and raised Brit who has lived here in the NW for the past 7 years. Jane has been looking for her favorite dish – the pasty – for years and couldn’t find one anywhere so she decided she needed to be the one to bring it to Portland. In her cart, with some help from mom, she makes fresh pasties and sausage rolls daily. If you don’t know, a pasty is a traditional British hand pie made with meat and potatoes or veggies and cheese. Great for a meal or a snack between a couple of people.

While the traditional pasty is meat and potatoes made with round steak and seasoning, potato, carrots, onion and sweetcorn baked in a golden shortcrust pastry, I opted for the cheese and onion made with grated Tillamook cheddar cheese and blended with fluffy golden potatoes and onions and baked in the shortcrust pastry. Split it in half and steam rises out, but it isn’t too hot to eat right then. You can taste the onion and the cheddar cheese come through along with the potatoes and on a cool spring day, it is a great hearty dish.

London Pasty Company is open at Cartlandia and Jane or her mom are there to greet you and feed you their handmade pies. Beyond the pasties, check out their sausage rolls and soon, dessert pasties. Open for lunch and early dinner, swing on by and let them know Food Carts Portland sent ya.

Sample Menu:

  • All Day Breakfast Pasty: Otto’s sausage, onions, mushrooms, eggs, baked beans and Tillamook cheese in golden shortcrust pastry – $5.50
  • Traditional Pasty: round steak and seasoning, potato, carrots, onion and sweetcorn baked in a golden shortcrust pastry – $5.50
  • Cheese and Onion Pasty: Tillamook cheese blended with fluffy golden potatoes and onion and baked in a golden shortcrust pastry – $5.50
  • Sausage Rolls – $2.75

Hours: Mon-Fri, 11am-6pm; Saturday, 11am-5pm
Phone: 503 616 6571
Facebook: London Pasty Company

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Filed Under: Baked Goods, British Isles, Dinner, Lunch, Meat, SE 82nd and Harney, Southeast-Portland, Vegetarian Options, Weekends Tagged With:

The Frying Scotsman Fish and Chips

October 7, 2009 by 34 Comments
The Frying Scotsman Fish and Chips

The Frying Scotsman Fish and Chips

Location: SW 9th and Alder

Description:

Another field trip yielded yet another great cart find – The Frying Scotsman. This new fish and chips cart is located in NW Portland, away from the regular pods we normally see every day downtown. Yet, after a 10 minute bus ride and a block or two walk, I found the cart and discovered two more within walking distance. Who knew NW 22nd was a cart magnet? The day I visited, autumn had arrived and was threatening rain. Being an Oregonian, I was out just in a sweater with no jacket nor umbrella, secretly hoping to not be caught uncovered. When I arrived at The Frying Scotsman, I was glad to discover his cart is in a garage, fully covered and protected from the elements.

The Frying Scotsman focuses on traditional British style fish and chips. The owner and head chef James was born and raised outside of Glasgow and only recently moved to Portland with his family. While eating my lunch, (during the downpour, protected by the garage) I was able to chat with James. Such a friendly gentleman who has traveled the world working in different countries and experiencing life. A lifelong chef, opening a “British chippy” after not being able to find work in this town was a natural conclusion.

Fish and Chips from The Frying Scotsman

Fish and Chips from The Frying Scotsman

I ordered and thoroughly enjoyed the haddock fish and chips. James serves up large portions of fish, lightly breaded with a handful of thick cut fried potatoes. Everything was perfectly cooked and seasoned to perfection. I’m one of those eaters who love his condiments and the tarter sauce complemented the fish just right. What’s great was that it wasn’t needed that much as the fish was tasty in and of itself. Sitting there at a small fold up table decorated with an embroidered table cloth while watching it rain and rain was a perfect way to spend my lunch.

The Frying Scotsman is a find. I’m glad James decided to open this cart. Welcome to Portland sir and we wish you all well. Take a field trip up to NW 22nd and say hi to James. He’s a great conversationalist and has some great stories. I know I’ll be back. Tell them Food Carts Portland sent ya.

Sample Menu:

  • Battered Cod fish and chips – $6.25
  • Battered Red Snapper fish and chips – $6.25
  • Battered Haddock fish and chips – $6.50
  • Battered Halibut fish and chips – $7.50
  • Small order of chips – $2.25

Hours: Monday through Friday, 11am-5pm
Website: The Frying Scotsman
Phone: 503 706 3841

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