Ep 17. Street Eats

Adam Richman takes viewers on a culinary journey in the vibrant city of Portland in the season 5 episode 17 of Man v. Food titled Street Eats. The episode focuses on the variety of street foods that Portland has to offer, with an emphasis on the city’s food truck scene.

The episode begins with Adam visiting one of Portland’s most popular food trucks, Nong’s Khao Man Gai. Adam indulges in the truck’s notorious Khao Man Gai dish, which comprises of poached chicken, rice, and a spicy dipping sauce. The dish is simple yet delicious, and Adam raves about the complexity of flavors.

Next up, Adam heads to the Cartopia food cart pod, where he tries the famous deep-fried sandwich at the Chicken and Guns cart. The sandwich consists of ciabatta bread, spicy aioli, and marinated chicken, all deep-fried to crispy perfection. Adam is wowed by the texture and flavor of the sandwich and remarks that it is unlike anything he has ever tasted before.

Adam’s next stop is at a food cart called Viking Soul Food, where he tries one of their signature dishes, lefse. Lefse is a traditional Norwegian flatbread made from potatoes and flour and is often topped with various fillings. Adam tries the lefse topped with butter, sugar, and cinnamon and is taken aback by the sweetness and unique taste.

The episode then takes a slight detour from food trucks and to the bustling Pine Street Market, where Adam visits Trifecta Annex, a restaurant that is known for their delicious fried chicken. Adam tries the chicken sandwich, which is made with a crispy chicken thigh, coleslaw, and spicy aioli. The sandwich is a hit with Adam, who enjoys the contrast of flavors and textures.

Adam then heads back to the food truck scene and visits a truck called Brunch Box. Brunch Box is known for their outrageously large burgers, and Adam tries their signature dish, the Redonkadonk. The Redonkadonk is a burger that has two grilled cheese sandwiches as the buns, with a beef patty, ham, bacon, and a fried egg sandwiched in between. Adam is stunned by the size of the burger but is pleasantly surprised by how delicious it tastes.

For his final stop, Adam heads to a food cart called Guero, which serves up authentic Mexican food. Adam tries their famous al pastor tacos, which are made with pork marinated in spices and pineapple. The tacos are served with cilantro, onions, and a spicy salsa. Adam remarks that the tacos are packed with flavor and are the perfect way to end his food journey in Portland.

Overall, the Street Eats episode of Man v. Food highlights the incredible food scene that Portland has to offer, with an emphasis on the city’s food trucks and diverse street foods. Adam Richman’s enthusiasm and love for food make the episode an enjoyable experience, and viewers are left craving a food adventure of their own.