A Korean food truck called K-Pop Kimbap (facebook, instagram) is under development and expected to launch next year.
Josh and Yunhee Keough plan to serve variations of the popular Korean dish kimbap. The menu is still under development but will likely include: a ham kimbap with veggies and egg, a beef kimbap with kimchee, a vegetarian kimbap made with marinated tofu skin, and both a spicy chicken and spicy pork kimbap. There will also be a kid’s kimbap made with eggs and ham. For sides the truck will have both kimchi and scallion pancakes. They expect to augment the regular menu with specials.
The Keoughs plan to fully launch the food truck in the spring, but hope to pop-up at some spots this winter to get feedback on the menu and get familiar with working out of the truck. They’re exploring a variety of spots to locate K-Pop Kimbap in Portland and towns in surrounding area.
Yunhee Keough was adopted and grew up on Peaks Island. She began cooking Korean dishes for friends while in college as a way to further connect with her Korean heritage. Both Keoughs worked at Korea House which was located in the space on Congress Street where Mi Sen is now located and was in business 2010 – 2013.
The photo above is a rendering of what the truck is expected to look like once the wrapping of the truck with the K-Pop Kimbap branding and design is completed.