Mama San Soul Shack

New addition to my "must goto" list when in Portland. The catfish was tender, moist and flavorful with a light and crisp cornmeal batter. The seasoned fries were good, and not too greasy. The tartar sauce was creamy and tastes like any other. The collared greens tastes as good as my husband's. The extra seasoning on top was a little spicy but doesn't linger. I didn't pick this place FOR the hand dipped corn dogs, but I will return again and again for them. Paired with the homemade cheese sauce; YUM!! Also tried a moonpie for the 1st time, it was ok, must be a local thing. There are 4 off street parking spaces but plenty of on street (on a Saturday afternoon) parking. A good number of seats inside and out.

Excellent food made with care by nice people. We loved the southern comfort food with Korean flare - the dishes were interesting and delicious. Hush puppies were huge and cooked perfectly which isn't easy to accomplish. We haven't had better hush puppies outside Tennessee! The fun house-made drinks were icing on the cake. Definitely check this place out!

The food is amazing! Really wonderful creative authentic fusion recipes. All of it featured fresh ingredients, everything's handmade; no mixes, nothing reheated even all the breadings. Even simple things like the in-house made sodas are fantastic and feature nuanced flavors that are superior to comprable things I've had it much more expensive restaurants.

Food is always so good!! I recommend any rice bowls. Add pickled veggies! Hush puppies are super yummy, my favorite. Purple drink is my go to! Green drink is second. Great stop before heading to the coast via Astoria,OR. A different kind of soul food. Only concern today was the gal behind the counter did not wash her hands several times after touching the register area, cash handeling,after wiping tables, then sprinkled garnish on popcorn.

A few months ago some friends and I were out for a random drive and decided we were hungry. We passed Mama San and decided to stop. We now drive 45 minutes once a week to relive that first experience. The food is always spectacular. The atmosphere is fun and funky and the staff gets two thumbs up. I would never have guessed that you could fuse southern food with Korean but it works so well. Good food is all about love and it is obvious these guys love what they do. Keep up the great work.