Barkada Brings Filipino Fast Casual to Portland's Fore Street
The new Fore Street spot brings fast-casual Filipino bowls and lumpia to the Old Port, taking over the former Paper Tiger address.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Restaurant Openings

Key points
- Barkada, a new Filipino fast-casual restaurant, is opening in Portland.
- The official opening date is Saturday, May 30.
- Its location is 425 Fore Street in the Old Port, the space formerly occupied by Paper Tiger.
- The name "Barkada" is a Filipino term for a group of friends, suggesting a convivial atmosphere.
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