Taste Tickler


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.

Description

The "Korean-influenced" sandwich shop Taste Tickler operates in a 1900s house at the intersection of Broadway and 14th Avenue in northeast Portland's Irvington neighborhood. The interior has walls lined with photographs of customers.
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, potstickers and kimchi, a cheesesteak, as well as sandwiches with kimchi bulgogi beef, teriyaki chicken, and turkey and cranberry.

History

Taste Tickler opened in 1971. Andy Kim is the owner.

Reception

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