Amazing food. Best fish and chips I've ever had. The crunch was out if this world! It really tickled the taste buds!

Decided to write a review following "doros" review. -Expensive $10 for fresh cod, haddock etc? Get real. If you want your cheap quality fish buy some frozen fish fingers for half the price and sit at home! - Cook is "flippant". Lol. You've never met a Scottish person before have you. Try embrace other cultures when you meet them. Scots aware renowned for been cold. Actually when he served me and I talked to him about Scotland he seemed really nice, friendly and geniuine. Could it be possible you rubbed him the wrong way? - Wait times? If you want fast food you can always go to mcdonalds where the burgers and fish fillets have been sat for 30 mins waiting for you to order? Dear lord. The fryer literally pulls out fresh fish inform of you, freshly batters it. Freshly fries. You want your food just sat there? Have some respect that the place prides itself in serving quality fresh food. Plus/ large portions. I agree. But I can picture the type of person you are now. Before you hastily write unfair reviews understand that this is someone's own small business, a negative review can affect their whole families livelihood. Luckily he has 280+ other reviews that disagree with your irresponsible opinion. But it's people like you that ruin small businesses.

By far the best fish and chips I've had in my life thus far. The breading was perfect and it didn't taste greasy where you want to abandon it. The accompanying tartar sauce is home made and kicks ass. Cole slaw is small and so so. The fries are steak fries and very potatoey. Great Scottish accent and honest guy. No BS here. Come get your fish and chips. Next time I'll have to try the halibut. I tried the cod and wow it was amazing. Go and get some! ASAP.

In the sketch "Cacao" on Portlandia S1 E2, Lance is talking outside of this food cart when he receives the text "Cacao" from his girlfriend.

Decided to write a review following "doros" review. -Expensive $10 for fresh cod, haddock etc? Get real. If you want your cheap quality fish buy some frozen fish fingers for half the price and sit at home! - Cook is "flippant". Lol. You've never met a Scottish person before have you. Try embrace other cultures when you meet them. Scots aware renowned for been cold. Actually when he served me and I talked to him about Scotland he seemed really nice, friendly and geniuine. Could it be possible you rubbed him the wrong way? - Wait times? If you want fast food you can always go to mcdonalds where the burgers and fish fillets have been sat for 30 mins waiting for you to order? Dear lord. The fryer literally pulls out fresh fish inform of you, freshly batters it. Freshly fries. You want your food just sat there? Have some respect that the place prides itself in serving quality fresh food. Plus/ large portions. I agree. But I can picture the type of person you are now. Before you hastily write unfair reviews understand that this is someone's own small business, a negative review can affect their whole families livelihood. Luckily he has 280+ other reviews that disagree with your irresponsible opinion. But it's people like you that ruin small businesses.

I had the fridge sausage and chips. It was definitely a cholesterol high, but it was awesome!!! Definitely love his tarter sauce as well, if you love the sauce as well too you might wanna think about buying an extra one. One just didn't cut it for me Lol!

As close to authentic fish and chips as you can find. It's better than the other places I've tried. Get the Halibut. It's usually $15-$16 for the Large (2-piece). The chips are aight, Coleslaw is coleslaw. Piping hot everytime.

Location: Downtown Portland where all of the food trucks are located! Customer Service: Fast considering the line!!!! Decor: It's a small white food truck. Presentation of Food: Big portion of fried fish and thick cut steak fries. How did the food taste?: AMAZING! I've had plenty of fish n chips back in the Bay Area but this place takes the crown. Nice golden crisp on the outside and smoking hot and soft fish in the inside. The fries completely compliments the fish. They are just as crispy and sooo gooooood! Overall Experience: Hands down a must go to food truck!!! Would I Come Back?: Yes if ever in Portland!

This is definitely one of the best fish and chips I've had to date. Perfectly crunchy on the outside and super juicy and tender on the inside. We had the haddock and the halibut and the latter was my favorite. The 6 of us shared two large portions and it was a perfect afternoon snack. It's a 4 for me because I thought the coleslaw was bland and could have used more seasoning. But definitely come for the main dish- you won't be disappointed!

I took a trip with a group from my college and the one thing I wanted to try was fish from the Frying Scotsman…They did not disappoint. The fish and chips were so good that I went back twice during our visit… this speaks volumes as there are so many other choices at the food cart pod. Absolutely loved the...

This is the best fish and chips in town.  I highly recommend the haddock.

So so great. I've been to this cart every time I've been to Portland and it's exactly as good as I remember it when I go back. Everything is fresh and HOT. The haddock always, the regular size order is more than enough of a meal for me. Head uphill on 9th and you'll find seating at Director's Park.

Decent food, expensive tag. Wait time is ridiculous even though there was only 2 people ahead of me. Also, the cook is flippant and ugly but whatever I just wanted fish n chips. Plus: Large portions

I love fish & chips! I make it a point to order this when I see it on the menu. This is hands down the BEST fish & chips ever!!! Ok so I haven't had fish & chips in the UK, but this guy is from a Scotland so that counts, right?! This is one of the 700 (maybe more) food trucks in Portland. I haven't made my way through all trucks yet, but I'm working on it. The Frying Scotsman is a stand out!! The fish is fresh and has a flaky crust and cooked on the spot. The highlight for me was that is was not greasy. This is always an issue with fish & chips. The chips are also made on the spot. He actually cuts up the potato in front of you which is insane because I'm used to frozen being the standard. The service is prompt and polite! Can't wait to return to Portland and have another go round!

I'm a little torn on how to rate this humble food cart. Perhaps it was a little too hyped up for me, but my winner for fish and chips on the West Coast still goes to The Codmother in SF. Pros: Ordered cod and haddock, which were generously sized. Both are white, flaky fish, but I preferred the haddock, as it seemed a tad tastier. Batter was very crispy and remained so hours later. Our fish and chips were piping hot and clearly made fresh. Meh: Tarter sauce is supposedly made in-house and is very mild. A very small cup of cole slaw accompanies each order and is overwhelmed with onions. For more flavor, add malt vinegar or HP sauce to fish. Cons: Fries were very greasy. They were cooked thoroughly, so as to achieve a nice, soft, texture, but this also means that they got soggy quickly. Fish was unsalted. While I understand this allows one to taste the fish better, it's bland and not very interesting. Even with just one order ahead of us, it took about 15 minutes to receive our orders.

It's nice that you can pick from different kinds of fish. He has cups with lids to place condiments if you ask for them.

A friend and I tried both the cod fish and chips and the haddock fish and chips. Both were delicious. The cod is a bit flakier and lighter than the haddock, but both were great. We watched him batter fresh fish right there in the cart and fry it up. The chips (french fries) looked hand cut and were also...

I really enjoyed the meal that I got here. I had the fried bangers and chips, awesome! My friend had the fried cod and chips and liked them even though he hates fish. The service is pretty efficient considering it's a food cart. The fries are good. Nice thick steak fries. I would love to try it when they change over to a fresh vat of frying oil. I think the oil was a little past it's prime (it was a Friday.) Met a lady originally from Dublin on the line and she said this place is legit. And they have deep fried Mars bars, for real. It's not a joke. The next time I will have to try one. Give this place a try if you feel like taking a break from trendy / healthy eating, and I do mean this as a compliment.

I'm biased because I've occasionally helped out here but I've eaten the fish and chips here dozens of times and it always taste great. My personal recommendation is a large order of cod 'special', which means you get a thinner panko crust. Nice n' crispy.  I'd recommend trying the curry sauce at some point too, you get enough for multiple people to split, it's British curry, much different than a Thai curry

Two huge pieces of cod battered and fried. That's so simple, but so complex at the same time. To do fish and chips this well, it takes science and expertise. The fish were hand battered. Most people probably like a great deal of batter on their fish, so this would be perfect. I prefer my fish to be more lightly battered. I did appreciate that the wonderful man preparing my meal noted that he does not salt the fish, but had salt available for those who prefer their fried fish salted. Considering I can do without the salt, it was perfect. The accompanying tarter sauce was creamy and very tasty. The fries were a bit limp, and I wish I would have asked for them to be extra crispy. I know it's just a personal preference.

Hands down the best fish and chips I have ever eaten. I have tried numerous popular fish and chips places by the coastal areas (including Astoria, Victoria BC, Half Moon Bay, Monterey in California) and the fish here at Frying Scotman has the BEST batter. The batter used here is never too thin or too thick. It's just the right texture. I never feel super gross after eating it. It is also delicious by itself even without any tartar sauce or vinegar. I have only tried their haddock and it's hard for me to choose a different fish because the haddock is always fresh and texture is flaky and that's just how I like my fish to be. Maybe one day I will be adventurous and try a different kind. The chips are pretty good. They use actual potatoes, definitely not your typical frozen Mickey D frozen fries!

Recently having added fish to my diet, I've been all about fish and chips lately. The Frying Scotsman was another destination on my aunt's Portland food must-hit list, and I must say it sure lived up to the hype. We arrived a little later in the afternoon, around 2pm-ish, and I was surprised to see the lack of line. The other times I've been in Portland, I've noticed this cart was always one of the most busy. We stepped right up and were instantly greeted by the friendly frying Scotsman James. He had  an accent, which I must say added to the experience and instilled faith in my high expectations  of the food. Authenticity, right? The menu offered cuts of cod, mahi mahi, and haddock, among others. I was intrigued by the mahi mahi, but figured I should try the typical cod first as baseline to compare it to other fish I've tried. My mom ordered a plate and we ended up sharing it. First thought: huge portions! There was more than plenty for us both. Second thought: super fresh and hot! And the cooking wait time didn't even seem that long. For tender fish and batter that is light, crispy, and not greasy. As well as a generous side of chunky fries. This is the cart to hit up! *Sigh* I love Portland food carts so much. Can't wait to go back and try the mahi mahi or haddock!

While starting my food truck adventure that day I ordered some proper chips and curry sauce w a spot of hp like we use to eat overseas in England. But I really enjoyed chatting with the owner about marriage life and  some of our drunken adventures with have had over the years. Sadly I did not try the fish as I try to hit several places when in a new city I never explored. If I ever get the chance to come back to this awesome city I'm sure I'll get the dinner sized portion and the douse a few drops of malt vinegar on it that is a promise from The Rick.

When you are craving fish and chips this is the place to go. The fish is perfectly crispy and tender, the chips are potato magic. He makes everything to order, so it is piping hot and awesomely fresh. I like the haddock, but everything is worth trying. I spent my senior year of college in the UK, and this takes me right back to weekends in Edinburgh. He even has brown sauce at his cart!!! Its amazingly flawless, fried fish perfection.

The inland Portland is now connected to the northern islands of Europe. Here a gentleman, in a short span of time, gives you great pub cuisine, but from a cart. Lots of fried fish, french fries, a desert and condiments are just some of the selections. As usual, customers can take their food to O'Bryant Square and possibly stand next to the cart's front table while eating. I had a large haddock and chips for twelve dollars, a can of soda cost an extra dollar. It came in five minutes. The fries were exceptional. The fish had a great batter, far better than diner fish and chips. It was crispy. Since the flavor does of course depend a bit on your selection of fish, I think I will go for the more likable cod or halibut upon my next visit. Enjoy, and I shall be excited to try this type of thing in Victoria, British Columbia furthermore. Bon appetit on much derided isle cuisine.

In short: Best fish and chips I ever had. I love that they have a variety of fish selections. I thought the tartar sauce was meh, though.

This was probably one of my favorite eats in Portland. I got the haggis and it was bomb! I loved that the fries and haggis weren't drenched in oil. Tastes better with lots of tartar sauce and malt vinegar. Don't be turned away by the contents in haggis :) the guy was pretty nice as well.

I have been hunting for good fish and chips for ages. I was downtown and saw this place on Yelp. I got the haddock and I took a order of cod home for the wife and kids to fight over. Omg this was the best fish and chips I have every had. I will make a special trip downtown for any future fish and chip cravings. Fish was cooked to perfection and the batter was epic good.

I remember seeing this food cart featured on the Cooking Channel show Eat Street. The fried cod and chips was, indeed, very delicious.  It was very comparable to the fish and chips which I love at Ye Olde King's Head in Santa Monica.  The batter was light and not too thick and crunchy.  The portion of cole slaw was so tiny. This cart was getting more business than the surrounding carts.  You have to be patient because it does take time to fry the fish.

I do not eat fish and chips often, but Best fish and chips I have ever had anywhere, but when I am in the mood for comfort seafood, this is my first choice. After I happen to find this place few months ago, Fish and chips have never be the same for me :-). This are, to my experience, the best, most authentic, really British style, fish & chips in the entire Portland area, it is not that close to where I live, and it is hard to find parking, but its is well worth the trip out here if you like the real Fish and Chips, the fish is fried to perfection, not heavy, light, flaky, the fried potatoes are thickly cut, the portions are great and generous, The first time here I had the battered red snapper and fries, for only $9.50  and it was a big enough portion,the batter was light and crispy, not soggy, and my boyfriend had the large battered cod fish with french fries for only $11.50, amazing! the service is good, and prices are really fair. Also, it is one of the very few places in the area where they also serve haddock.Once though we waited several minutes before they came to take our order I also have noticed that ...sometime, rarely, but sometime the fish had a bad aftertaste, too fishy, maybe because they used same oil over and over, to fry it, and the fries can have a plain taste. The dipping sauce is always good tough, even though, they don't give you enough of it even with the large orders. I hope they improve in this!!

The food cart scene is cool - lots of options. Fish and chips sounded good so we stopped by here. Your choice of fish and a nice selection to choose from. But mother of god it's so oily and greasy. The oil is not getting up to temp or something. We ripped all the batter off and just ate the...

Having ate fish and chips during my trip to London earlier this year, I was hoping to satisfy my cravings for them after I read all the rave Yelp reviews for them at the Frying Scotsman. I came here on a Monday around noon and I was pleasantly surprised to see that there was only 2 people in front of me instead of the long meandering line that I expected. The service was fast and friendly from the Frying Scotsman. At $11.50 for a larger order of cod and chips, it was definitely a good value. Two big pieces of fried cod resting on a bed of fries. It came with a small sauce container sized Cole slaw and tartar sauce. The batter had good flavor and the fish was fresh even though it wasn't as thick of a fillet as I would have hoped for.  What I didn't like about the batter was that it fell apart the minute I cut into it with my knife.  I had to savage pieces of batter to go along with my fish and tartar sauce with every bite that I take. The bed of fries underneath the batter, though a lot in quantity, wasn't as crispy as I've hoped for. As a result, I barely touched the fries.

Authentic fish and chips done to perfection. This is a walk-up trailer that is part of a large Portland food truck location. Fair price, great food. There is a park across the street that is popular for sitting and having lunch. Try the sauces. I will be back!

The Frying Scotsman serves up large portions of excellent fish and chips. Simple and delicious. This little cart offers a good variety of options to choose from, but the standard dish remains the same--fried fish and French fries. I usually get the haddock, though I've had the cod before, too. Today, I ordered the regular fried haddock and chips. While I expected it to be a small lunch, as I hadn't ordered the large, I was mistaken. I was served one large piece of fish and once small piece, as well as a huge pile of chips. Definitely enough for a meal, unless you're truly starving. Considering just how good a portion of fish and chips it is, it's well worth the $9.50. The haddock was flaky and white, and perfectly cocooned in a light, crispy batter. While it definitely had that fresh-from-the-fryer taste, it wasn't greasy at all. It tasted as fresh as can be, mild, but still the batter's equal in making up the flavor. I was also impressed by how the battered exterior stayed intact as I ate the fish--never did it wind up coming off in large swaths, the way it does in some other places. The batter also nicely absorbed the malt vinegar and salt I poured on the fish. The chips were thick, cut the way I've seen at chippies in London. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, every single one of these chips was in the Goldilocks zone. Like the fish, they took the salt and vinegar well. I wound up reapplying both at one point throughout my lunch, as I wanted a little more, and the flavor of the potatoes still came through. I've also had the mushy peas here a couple times, and can vouch for them. I didn't get them this time, but if you're looking for even more pure comfort food and have a couple extra bucks, they're a good option. The counter at the Frying Scotsman features malt vinegar, salt, and HP sauce. Help yourself--in order to allow you to season your meal to taste, they don't put anything on beforehand, save maybe a little salt. While there's no seating area, if they're not too busy, the counter also makes a decent table, if you're down to eat standing up. This also allows you to re-up your condiments. All of this praise for the Frying Scotsman speaks first and foremost to the talent and care put into the food by the cook here. Fish and chips is a simple dish. To make it special means selecting great ingredients and perfecting a technique for making a meal out of them. The food at the Frying Scotsman does both of these things, and it's served in generous portions, for relatively cheap. It's definitely some of the best fish and chips I've had in my life.

2 of our group of 5 were happy and the other 3 were not. 2 got sick and blamed the cod which was a bummer because I really wanted this to be a good place and thought it would be because of the reviews. 2 had halibut and were fine ... Fries were nothing special. Wanted it to be more...

The Frying Scotsman has been featured in food programs worldwide due to its unique take on fish and chips. Our party tried the Mahi mahi, cod and red snapper small portions which are served with French fries, tartar sauce and coleslaw. Try the jo-jo style fries with malt vinegar. The variety of fish offerings is excellent and you will not go wrong ordering ahead. There is no seating room so make sure you either take it to go or are prepared to find a closed food truck to use as a counter. The staff is friendly and the service is very fast and efficient. They accept credit cards which is good for those who only carry plastic. Hours of operation are varied; Mon-Friday and Saturday hours vary. (11am to 3pm usually is the sweets pot.) Check their website for more info: .

I'll preface this by saying I love fish and chips. I eat it often when it's part of any menu. I've been coming to The Frying Scotsman for the past 3 years every time I visit Portland. I go out of my way to make my first stop here straight from the airport at least once every time. I'll be doing it again next month for the fourth time. Why does it seem like it's so hard to make fish and chips? THIS though is perfectly cooked Fish: crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The chips part is just ok though as I like it how i like my fish (crispy but moist on the inside). But the fish totally puts this into the five star territory since nothing has come close to it where I'm from. Don't forget to sprinkle some salt, splash some malt vinegar, and get ketchup for the fries before you walk away.

The cart is owned by a Scotsman, and while friendly, he wasn't very chatty.  He helped us decide on some items and we narrowed our order to: Halibut n chips, large order Haddock n chips, regular order Bangers (sausage) and chips, regular order 3 diet cokes The order came to $30 and change, and they were served piping hot.  The next task was to find a place to eat.  The Scotsman suggested going to the Courthouse Square, located 2 blocks to the left.  It was a great place to enjoy our food cart lunch and people watch. The fish was excellent, but the fries (chips) not so much.  He did have HP sauce, ketchup, vinegar, etc to add to your food, but you had to literally splash it before leaving.  I wish he offered little condiment cups or packets. Oh well.

The fried cod is fresh and cooked to perfection. The chips, however, are just adequate. All in all, the Frying Scotsman has some flavorful fish & chips - although I could've done without their sarcasm, asking for a tip.

Ordered the halibut and chips in the 4oz portion to split with my husband. The serving size was more than large enough to split between two people and it was delicious. Next time I'm in Portland I will be coming back to this hidden treasure, and will be recommending it to all my friends and family that travel to Portland.

Great, authentic fish and chips. I had the Red Snapper--which I suppose isn't so traditional, but one of my favorite fish. A lesson learned: don't walk away from the truck without applying vinegar and salt!

Great fish & chips with mushy peas at this food cart.

Can I please give 10 stars???? Best fish and chips I have ever had, I tell anyone that is going anywhere near downtown to visit him! He has a lovely accents that makes it fairly difficult to phone order, but I still do! He takes your order and will have everything set when you arrive. Love love love this food cart!!!

Really good fish and chips! Very crisp and the cod fish are juicy. I ordered the Cod fish with fries. Fries were good too, just alittle bit dry but I did forget to add some salt to it. The area have no seating, at least I couldn't find any.

I was happy to see that you have a choice of what type of fish you'd like to have for your fish and chips. I chose the snapper and was quite pleased. I usually have cod or halibut and appreciated the change. The gentleman who runs the truck was happy and friendly and I was quite entertained by our conversation while I waited for my freshly battered fish to fry. The taste was wonderful. So happy he was here as I had no interest in Mexican, Asian or Mediterranean. I can get those back home. He takes Android Pay. :)

The cart is owned by a Scotsman, and while friendly, he wasn't very chatty. He helped us decide on some items and we narrowed our order to: Halibut n chips, large order Haddock n chips, regular order Bangers (sausage) and chips, regular order 3 diet cokes The order came to $30 and change, and they were served piping hot. The...

Closest thing I have found to traditional English fish and chips. I always get both the fish and the battred sausage. I wish they were open on weekends as that is usually when I am in Portland, but I will admit I have gone to Portland for a day trip just to eat here.

After being on deployment and traveling between sites, we stopped in Scotland for 30 hours.  I ate the best fish and chips there I've ever had.  AND this place brought back those memories! I ate the Regular serving of Cod and Chips.  Super light and crispy batter and the fish was delightful and fresh.  Wonderful serving size and the coleslaw was spot on!  I love the onions! I'm only stopping in Oregon for the day to visit a friend of mine, while I'm transferring duty stations.  SOOOOOOO glad I chose this food truck! Keep up the great frying my man!  I give this place two thumbs up!  Maybe you all can open a food truck in San Diego?!?!?! Hahaha :)

Really yummy. It's a food cart, not a full blown restaurant. I don't understand some of the bad reviews. If you like fish and chips, go here! It's very good. Great portions. Great prices. Considering it's probably ran and owned by the same person. And the wait wasn't even that bad. If you want something quick go to McDonalds and get a fish filet. If you want some really good Portland food, come here!!!!

Probably falls into the class of just not for me. I've gone twice and both times been disappointed. Excellent fries. Well cooked fish, though I very highly suggest springing for something better than cod. Not quite right tartar. Cole slaw is like biting into a raw onion! Yuck. Maybe it's not traditional, but the plate could really use some lemon juice. It needs acid, and malt vinegar becomes overpowering. Tip: make sure to salt your plate. It's not presalted. Despite the pros, I'd not return. 3.5 stars

For 12 dollars you get two pieces of fish and chips. It was really good, but beware - there's a lot of oil in it.

A land of fish and chips

Classic British Fish & Chips downtown cart owned by a Scotsman. Fish options include fresh halibut, mahi mahi and more.

The Frying Scotsman is an official member of the Portland Timbers Food Cart Alliance, and was chosen to serve at a Timbers match! The Frying Scotsman offers a free soda to Axe Society members!

You haven't lived until you've had the haddock and chips.

Popular local favorite, featured on several local food blogs. Specialty: The dish everyone raves about is the haddock fish ‘n chips.

Try the Halibut Fish and Chips - It was so good, we went back for seconds!

Delicious fish n' chips in generous portions from a man who's got the accent to prove the authenticity of the dish! If you love fish n' chips, a stop at The Frying Scotsman is a must.

I've never had haddock until last month and now I can't stop eating it thanks to The Frying Scotsman. Deeeeeelish!

If you're going to go to one food truck in Portland, it should be this one. They're known for their Beer Battered Haddock & Chips.

The regular is an awesome deal and a lot of food. Come hungry!

Best Scottish chippy in Portland. James is a great guy :)

The best chippy outside of the UK

WW's Restaurant Guide 2010: "...King’s extraordinary fish and chips, inspired by the former oil-rig cook’s homeland of Ayrshire, Scotland, must be shared with the world..."

Too oily. Too much oil.

I was "one of those" that first heard of this cart on the Food Network's Triple-D and put it on my list. I was not disappointed! I tried the cod and will try the rest over time.

Why Famous: Popular local favorite, featured on several local food blogsSpecialty: The dish everyone raves about is the haddock fish ‘n chips

The haddock is lovely. Best fish and chips in town!

Great Value And The Haddock Is Excellent! The Scottman IS Great!

The Haddock fish and chips was excellent!

Has good scottish haddock, alzo look out for local halibut

Check out Frying Scotsman as seen on Eat Street

As seen on Portlandia! The UK in Portland: fish and chips.

Cod fish and chips

I don't eat a lot of fish, but when I do, it better be good. And fried. Those are my only two requirements really. Oh and it has to be cod. No one does fried cod better than The Frying Scotsman, although his glorious accent alone would be reason enough to visit his food cart.He makes all of his fries...