Taste Tickler

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Taste Tickler
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The shop's exterior, 2022
Taste Tickler
Restaurant information
Established1971 (1971)
OwnerAndy Kim
Location1704 Northeast 14th Avenue, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, 97212, United States
Coordinates 45°32′07″N122°39′05″W / 45.5352°N 122.6514°W / 45.5352; -122.6514

Taste Tickler is a sandwich shop in Portland, Oregon. Established in 1971, the restaurant operates in a 1900s house in northeast Portland's Irvington neighborhood.

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Description

The "Korean-influenced" [1] sandwich shop Taste Tickler operates in a 1900s house at the intersection of Broadway and 14th Avenue in northeast Portland's Irvington neighborhood. [2] [3] The interior has walls lined with photographs of customers. [4]

Sandwich ingredients include lettuce, mayonnaise, onions, Parmesan, peperoncini, pickles, Provolone, and tomatoes. The Taste Tickler sandwich has ham, pepperoni, and salami. The shop also serves bento, [5] potstickers and kimchi, [6] a cheesesteak, [7] [8] as well as sandwiches with kimchi bulgogi beef, teriyaki chicken, [2] [9] and turkey and cranberry. [10]

History

Taste Tickler opened in 1971. [11] Andy Kim is the owner. [3]

Reception

Taste Tickler won in the Best Sandwich Shop category of Willamette Week 's annual 'Best of Portland' readers' poll in 2024 and 2025. [12] [13]

References

  1. ↑ "Things to Do: Dining at Asian-Owned Restaurants". Extended Weekend Getaways Magazine. March 1, 2022. p. 37. Archived from the original on February 27, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Williams, Nathan (July 27, 2022). "14 Delightful Spots to Eat and Drink on Northeast Broadway". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  3. 1 2 Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (November 3, 2021). "The Story Behind Taste Tickler, One of the Pacific Northwest's Iconic Teriyaki Sub Shops". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on December 1, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  4. ↑ "The Best Sandwiches in Portland | 2022". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on August 27, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Taste Tickler". Willamette Week. August 20, 2019. Archived from the original on June 30, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  6. ↑ Gabrielson, Kjerstin (March 2, 2018). "20 places where you can eat for $5 or less in Portland". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  7. ↑ Frane, Alex (October 22, 2015). "19 Excellent Sandwich Shops to Try in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on October 20, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  8. ↑ Williams, Nathan (December 5, 2022). "Where to Find Beefy, Hearty Cheesesteaks in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  9. ↑ Damewood, Andrea. "Say Nice Things About... the Portland Food Scene!". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on June 30, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  10. ↑ Anderson, Heather Arndt. "Finding Portland's Best Gobbler". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on December 7, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  11. ↑ "These Portland Classics Gave Many Locals Their First Taste of Korean Cuisine". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on June 16, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  12. ↑ "2024 Best of Portland Readers' Poll: Food". Willamette Week. July 16, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  13. ↑ "2025 Best of Portland Readers' Poll: Food". Willamette Week. July 23, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
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