Paak Fast-Casual Restaurant Opens on Congress Street in Portland
Paak, a fast-casual restaurant offering bowls and smoothies, has opened on Congress Street in Portland. The establishment is owned by the same team behind Sook Thai Mobile Kitchen and is located at 650 Congress Street.

Portland Auburn, ME, September 23, 2026 —
A new fast-casual dining option, Paak, has officially opened its doors on Congress Street in Portland, offering a menu centered on bowls and smoothies. The establishment is situated at 650 Congress Street.
Paak is brought to the Portland dining scene by the same team that operates the Sook Thai Mobile Kitchen, a known entity within the local food landscape. This new venture expands their culinary presence by introducing a different dining concept, focusing on the popular fast-casual format.
The restaurant’s offerings include a variety of bowls and smoothies, catering to customers seeking quick, convenient, and potentially health-conscious meal options. The precise details regarding the specific types of bowls and smoothies available were not provided. Further information about the menu, operating hours, or the specific team members involved was not immediately available.
The opening of Paak on Congress Street contributes to the diverse array of businesses along this prominent Portland thoroughfare. The area hosts a mix of retail, dining, and service establishments, and the addition of Paak diversifies the local food and beverage sector.
Information regarding the timeline of the opening or any specific launch events was not disclosed. The ownership team, recognized for their work with Sook Thai Mobile Kitchen, has now established a brick-and-mortar presence for Paak, signaling a new phase for their business endeavors in Portland.
Story summarized from the original created by Tim Cebula on www.pressherald.com, see more information here.