Filipinos make up the third-largest Asian American population in the United States, and cities such as Portland and nearby Gresham and Hillsboro are home to small but mighty Filipino American communities inspiring a handful of restaurants and small businesses across the region. As a result, some of Portland’s most celebrated restaurants now spotlight Pinoy classics and remixed dishes, like the pandesal breakfast sandwiches at Balong or the chipotle banana ketchup-dressed burgers at Sun Rice. And thanks to the cross-cultural nature of Filipino cuisine, Hawaiian spots like Grind Wit Tryz often have favorites like lumpia and malasadas on the menu. In true Portland style, Filipino chefs don’t shy from tweaking tradition, drenching fries in sisig or stuffing smoked brisket into golden-fried lumpia. Here’s where to find some of the Portland area’s most reliable Filipino food. — Additional reporting by Krista Garcia ...read more read less