According to an article from the Portland Eater, Pan Roast will soon debut in Downtown Portland at 900 SW Washington Street.
A representative of Pan Roast was not immediately available for commentary upon What Now Portland’s request.
According to the article, “When it opens in late May, Pan Roast will serve Moy’s family pan roast recipe, as well as oysters on the half shell, fish and chips, and his family’s crab bread.”
“While chef and restaurant owner Ryan Moy was growing up, his father would often make pan roasts, a citrusy, gently spiced seafood bisque served with rice and bread. It was a dish the two would seek out together, visiting oyster bars or seafood shacks in his hometown of Reno, Nevada, or on trips to California.”
“My mom’s side is from Hawai‘i, and my dad is from the Fiji islands, so we love seafood so much,” he says. “We love pan roast dishes, fish and chips, seafood — that’s what our family is all about.”
“Moy, who owns the local sushi burrito chain Rollin’ Fresh, often craves pan roasts but has a tough time finding them in Portland seafood restaurants. So, instead of bringing another Rollin’ Fresh to the yet-to-open downtown food hall Flock, he’s opening a restaurant dedicated to the pan roast — so dedicated that it’s the seafood bar’s namesake.”
According to the company website, “Pan Roast, located within the Flock food hall at the Ritz Carlton, is a seafood-focused establishment rooted in familial traditions and a dedication to highlighting the freshest quality of local ingredients.”
“The food cart celebrates the eponymous Pan Roast itself – a recipe passed down from owner Ryan Moy’s father. Beyond its signature dish, the menu offers a diverse selection of seafood dishes, each crafted with a commitment to quality and nostalgic flavors.”
“From grandma’s crab bread to the crisp allure of baked seafood rolls, immersed in garlic-spiced butter, and the satisfaction of fresh oysters and classic fish & chips, Pan Roast’s menu is thoughtfully designed to enhance the fast-casual seafood dining experience.”
