Pasar Will Bring Indonesian Snacking Culture to Northeast Portland

In Indonesia, open-air morning and night markets — called pasar pagi and pasar malam, respectively — are two of the pillars of the Southeast Asian country’s food culture. In the morning, customers shop for fresh produce and meats that they will use in their daily cooking. At night, crowds wander down lanes of food vendors, enticed by aromas of various dishes and snacks, some of which are cooked on the spot.

“Pasar is everywhere in Indonesia — in general, it’s more like a farmers market, but they pretty much sell everything from household goods to produce, food, clothes, anything,” says Wajan owner Feny.* “But whenever you go to

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