Customer Spotlight: The Frying Scotsman

On the west side of SW 9th Street, just north of Alder in downtown Portland there’s a food cart crafting some of the best Fish ‘n Chips we’ve ever tasted. The owner’s UK native “Slim Jim”, aka James, and he hails from Ayrshire, Scotland, UK. He calls himself “The Frying Scotsman” and his batter is light, crispy, slightly yellow and his Mother’s secret.

click to enlargeHe cooks up fresh cod, haddock(traditional scottish fish), halibut, red snapper, salmon and mahi-mahi. Also, on the menu from Zenner’s is a delicious battered Banger. When asked how many bangers he sells, he replied, “About a case in a fortnight”. Okay, it’s two weeks, we didn’t know either.

And for dessert, how about a deep fried Mars bar?

Hours: 11am-4pm
Address: 9th & Alder, Portland, Oregon
To-Go Orders: 503-706-3841
Website: http://www.thefryingscotsmanpdx.com/