Where To Eat in Portland and the Burbs With TikTok Star The Korean Mama
If you spend any time on foodie TikTok or Instagram, you’ve probably come across The Korean Mama, with her delightful catchphrase, “I’m so hungry!” Jane Kim and her son Ed have over a million followers on social media, frequently eating at Portland-area spots you might never have heard of otherwise. Today on City Cast Portland, we’re asking The Korean Mama and The Korean Son about what it’s like being a food influencer mother/son duo, and getting their picks for their favorite Portland area restaurants.
Restaurants discussed in this episode:
- KKoki Korean BBQ
- Umma Korean Restaurant
- Gabbiano’s
- East Glisan Pizza Lounge
- Prime Tap House
- Mosaic Taphouse
- Phở Nguyên
- K-Food Grill
- Warsugai
- Annam VL
- Ganesh Indian Cuisine
- Namaste Indian Cuisine
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