Chameleon - Portland, OR

Chef Pat Jeung had no trouble naming the restaurant. He called it Chameleon. He liked the sound of the word and, more importantly, what the name reflected. Chameleon Restaurant & Bar’s menu would not always appear the same or be stuck in one type of cuisine. It would change with its environment, which might be influenced by the customers, by Jeung’s creative flair in the kitchen or by the fresh ingredients at the market.

Jeung is a self-starter and never-tiring entrepreneur. Born on the Thai/ Laotian border, he was one of 11 children; his parents owned a cargo ship on which as a child Pat traveled to many different cities enjoying their culture and foods. These experiences opened Pat up to the cuisines of the world and expanded his palate from a young age.