portlandtribune Khao Niew, a stapel of Northeast Portland, is closing its food cart operations following the detention of its owner, Nong Phimmoungkhoun, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to the business. The announcement was made Friday via social media, where Khao Niew shared an emotional statement confirming the detention of owner Phimmoungkhoun by ICE and the permanent closure of its Southwest Portland food cart. The post described Phimmoungkhoun as deeply valued by the community and as someone known for his humor, kindness and ability to connect with customers. “This place was more than just a business to him, it was his home, his passion, and a piece of his soul. It was where he poured his love into every dish, every conversation, and every connection he made with all of you,” the business wrote. Read more at the link in our bio. Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that the food truck is located in Southwest Portland, not Northeast Portland, which is where the brick-and-mortar is. ✍️ Hannah Seibold 📸 Khao Niew #portland #oregon #foodtruck #ice View all 223 comments