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Pastrami Zombie (food truck) Is Now Sammich Portland

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As of September 2026, this address now operates as Sammich Portland — confirmed via Sammich Portland's own current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026. Now: Sammich Portland (formerly Pastrami Zombie (food truck)).

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sammichrestaurants.com ·
Secondary source
Instagram ·

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What the source shows: According to Sammich's own 'Our Story' page, the Pastrami Zombie truck has been rebranded and now operates as Sammich Portland at the Heist Food Pod on Burnside.

  • Season / episode Season 15, Episode 5
  • Address 2137 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214
  • Current name Sammich Portland

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What happened after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise (Travel Channel) featured Pastrami Zombie's pastrami sandwiches in the episode 'Street Eats,' which aired February 25, 2018, according to IMDb. Pastrami Zombie was a Portland food truck founded in 2016 by owner Melissa McMillan, known for a smoked pastrami sandwich served on Grand Central bread with coleslaw, Russian dressing, and Swiss cheese. According to Sammich's own 'Our Story' page on its website, the Pastrami Zombie truck has since been retired and its Portland operation rebranded as Sammich Portland, now serving out of the Heist Food Pod on East Burnside Street. On 2026-09-08, Sammich's website was live and listed pickup and delivery ordering alongside the company's separate Ashland, Oregon restaurant. The brand's original Pastrami Zombie Instagram handle now identifies the account as Sammich Portland at Heist Food Pod.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 15, Episode 5
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Street Eats
What was featured
Pastrami Zombie food truck's pastrami sandwiches on Street Eats
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Pastrami Zombie (food truck)

Frequently asked questions

Is Pastrami Zombie (food truck) still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, this address now operates as Sammich Portland — confirmed via Sammich Portland's own current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026. Now: Sammich Portland (formerly Pastrami Zombie (food truck)).

What happened to Pastrami Zombie (food truck) after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise (Travel Channel) featured Pastrami Zombie's pastrami sandwiches in the episode 'Street Eats,' which aired February 25, 2018, according to IMDb. As of September 2026, this address now operates as Sammich Portland — confirmed via Sammich Portland's own current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026. Now: Sammich Portland (formerly Pastrami Zombie (food truck)).

What is Pastrami Zombie (food truck) called now?

Now: Sammich Portland (formerly Pastrami Zombie (food truck)). As of September 2026, this address now operates as Sammich Portland — confirmed via Sammich Portland's own current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026. Now: Sammich Portland (formerly Pastrami Zombie (food truck)).

Where is Pastrami Zombie (food truck) located?

2137 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Pastrami Zombie (food truck)?

Season 15, Episode 5 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Street Eats”.

Is Pastrami Zombie (food truck) still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

According to Sammich's own 'Our Story' page on its website, the Pastrami Zombie truck has since been retired and its Portland operation rebranded as Sammich Portland, now serving out of the Heist Food Pod on East Burnside Street. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
2137 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214
Venue type
truck
Official website
sammichrestaurants.com

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