Best ginger hibiscus tea ever! I had the coconut chicken noodles that was delicious with mixed veggies. Daughter had Pad Thai with chicken and loved it. Portions are huge so we have a yummy snack for later. Wish we had room for the Mango with sweet sticky rice. Service was quick and politely sweet. We live the originally creative decor. read more

We went here for lunch on a Saturday and enjoy the outdoor patio seating. Our waiter was really nice and professional. Service was prompt. We ordered shrimp rolls and chicken pot stickers for appetizers. Both were really tasty and well made. Pot stickers were perfectly crisp and didn't taste like they were just pulled out of the freezer. Tasted homemade. My pad Thai was delicious. If I had to be super critical, I would have like a larger slice of lime and a bit more chicken. The portion of noodles is so large, the chicken and lime just seemed disproportionate. My boyfriend got the crab fried rice after confirming that it was fresh crab. He loved it! Again a large portion. We each had enough left over to make another meal. We will absolutely be back. read more

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I really enjoy pretty much everything I have ordered at Ginger Pop. The quality and flavor are very good. Occasionally things are a little on the spicy side (they roast their own peppers so sometimes run hotter) but you can specify the heat level when ordering. I would absolutely recommend it if you're cravings some Thai. read more

So I'm finally writing this after my "4 strikes you are out" rule. We went a few days ago and got the exact same experience we have the past few years. Barely attentive, condescending at times, waiters...food overpriced and tastes ok at time, seats are all torn and fans turned on high so you are always freezing... but the kicker is that twice now, we have gotten food poisoning from the leftovers. So yeah...last time ever. Ginger Pop is dead to us from here on out. read more

As a Thai, the food here is good and pretty on point. I've had the rad nah (flat rice noodles with vegetables served with 'gravy') as well as the tom yum soup and basil fried rice. The rad nah was meh, nothing too special and pretty typical what I get back in Bangkok at the grocery deli but as far as in America it was decent but didn't rock my socks off or leave me craving more. The basil fried rice was nice. Rice was fluffy and the chicken juicy and cooked well. Not oily at all although if this were traditional it would be loaded with basil, feels a little tame but not under done. My favorite was the tom yum. It was PERFECTLY seasoned with galangal, ginger, and kafir and was spiced well. If you ever have a hankering to clear out your sinuses with a tasty bite I'd recommend the soup! I believe I may have picked up the bowl and slurped my final spoonful. It was worth it. read more

The food is solid, maybe not 5 star, but super solid. I've made it here on the regular for several years, and although not a regular, I'm recognized. It's great alone( bar service), date night, or small group. Pricing and portions are great. read more

Ginger Pop - Thai Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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If you have no taste buds, eat here! I got the pineapple fried rice with cashews and that's literally all you get. Cashews and pineapple. That's not fried rice. Fried rice has carrots, peas, SOMETHING. No color and no flavor. Won't be going back. Ever. read more

Ginger Pop - Thai Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

We gave this restaurant a shot on Uber Eats and despite having high hopes after seeing the pictures we were extremely disappointed. The chicken pad thai was tasteless. The noddles tasted like plastic, the peanuts were non existent and the sauce had no flavor. Just a couple bites left my stomach upset. Definitely do not recommend and will not try again. read more

Great food and service. So glad we tried. I loved the Tom young soup drinks were very good too

Really enjoyed the food from ginger pop, however when I was about to order again my husband informed me that the place had not passed muster with their inspections. 64 items/practices were below par. So I was afraid to order. Hope they recoup and we are given the go ahead to eat their food again. I hope the notices in the newspaper mention when they 'pass' inspection and I can order again. read more

Khun Jo's Split Chicken Wings! They are tasty little bony nuggets of unadulterated joy and if unicorns and rainbows had a flavor, they would taste exactly like these wings. I am usually at least a little ashamed to pick up my plate and lick it clean in front of families of four who are trying to quietly enjoy their Pad Thai, but if you've ever tasted Khun Jo's Magical Unicorn Happiness Flavored Split Wings, you wouldn't judge me so harshly. Oh, I forgot to mention: when the weather is nice, the wall opens up and you get just exactly the right amount of fresh air and cool breeze. And fresh air is important when you realize that you are faint from not having taken a breath because you are steadily nibbling the tastiest wings the world has to offer in this lifetime. Also, the music is good - I've used my iPhone's Shazam app to discover three new favorite songs. The music is also good to at least partially drown out the strange noises I make when I eat little nibbly things like wings. And the decor is nice! Very modern and there is a great big chandelier made out of glasses. This is a good thing because it gives people something to look at other than me, sitting there pounding down wings in the lovely summer twilight. Finally? They have MOST EXCELLENT BEER. Yes. It is just exactly the right compliment to the wings and it was fresh and cold. Dang it, now I want to go there and eat wings and drink beer and watch the sky change color behind that weird sculpture thing again. Ah summer. I didn't even LIKE summer until I ate at this place. SEE? THOSE WINGS ARE MAGICAL. Do yourself a favor and EAT THAI NOW!!! read more

Stopped in last week at lunch time to get food to-go. Sat at the bar and waited for my order. On the way home, I realized the debit card slipped I had signed seemed like I was charged too much for what I had ordered. Later that evening, checking out at a grocery store, realized I had someone else's debit card!!! Ginger Pop had given my debit card to someone else and gave me their debit card! I immediately called them and the woman on the phone seemed completely uninterested and simply told me to cancel my card. Not only did they not seem to care, they still charged me for the food! (The tom yum soup was horrible, by the way). Very irritated and will not be back. read more

First time in the other day and had Massaman Curry with Tofu. Meh. Carrots were raw, tofu was like eating a sponge. But at least the "flavor" of the Massaman was good. I don't think I'll be back, as other places do an outstanding job. read more

I'll start with the bad news first cause that's what 7 out of 10 people select when asked that unsettling question.. BAD- the service.. Our waiter was slow& detached. That said, a couple of the lady workers walking around seemed pleasant but all of the male staff seemed quite uninviting. Not at all what I expected from a "family owned" business as declared on their webpage.. GOOD- The food! The food was quite tasty! We got Pad Thai and Pineapple Curry; and both were in the running for the best I've tasted- (rivaling Tigers Garden downtown Couv.) Also good, the atmosphere (if it werent for the male waiters) the decor is very cool and even inspiring! Sooo bottom line, Check it out, Order something you're familiar with so you have a "control taste" but get your food Toooo Gooooo. read more

Ginger Pop is confused... very very confused. It looks like an "All-American Diner" but tastes like a Thai restaurant. Ginger Pop is centrally located near downtown Vancouver, off HWY 14. Service can be quick... at times - inconsistent I've noticed. Food is always tasty and flavorful. The menu offers your usual Thai dishes, like curries, pad thai, stir fry, and various noodle dishes. Pros: Offers brown rice as a healthier option. Lunch menu is much cheaper than dinner prices. The establishment is very VERY clean. Cucumber-lime infused water (for free). Cons: Prices are high for the amount of food that you get. Crowded during the lunch hour. Not sure if the food is very authentic. Small menu selection. Before i finish this review... I really need to get this off my chest. GINGER POP: I hope you're listening. Please change your decor. Apothecary jars filled with vintage candy, red glitter upholstered seats, chrome-trimmed chairs and doors, cartoon-y looking elephants printed on your toddler-sized water glasses... it's all really cute, but I'm eating at a Thai restaurant and it really pisses me off. That being said, I'll see you guys on Friday for my usual work lunch. :0) read more

I went back!! Continued 4 stars! I was feeling much better than my initial visit, and I got to confirm their awesomeness. I had the pad see-ew with shrimp and it was egg-cellent! Very flavorful, big pieces of shrimp, eggs, and broccoli. Perfect! For dessert I got a coconut bon bon they had at the front counter in a jar... along with cookies and little tartlet things... It didn't look like much, but that little devil had a punch! I loved it so much. It was like coconutty, and fudge-like texture but no actual chocolate, and sweet and nutty! I have to get more, but the waitress said those sweets they keep up front are all made in house and constantly revolving so I have to keep my eye on it. read more

Ginger Pop - Fried green curry rice with soft tofu and fried egg! Amazing runny goodness!!!! - Thai Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

So my husband bought me some dinner from here after searching many places that do vegan and are open later.. so we come across ginger pop.. sounds great! has vegan options! yay! so we make an order to go requesting one of those vegan options as well as a regular menu item. we said "vegan" about 5 times and it was even repeated back to us on the phone... so, with confidence, we pick up our order.. pay the nice lady.. and leave. get back to the hotel to find a giant fried egg on my rice. I had my husband eat it but was very disappointed by this. The box my food came in even said Vegan on it... I know mistakes happen but this is just unacceptable. Thanks for nothing. read more

I ordered won soup. I think shrimps in a soup were bad, I throw up everything five minutes after I finished eating. Wont order from this restaurant anymore. read more

Think Thai Diner! Cute, cozy interior and outdoor dining area in good weather. They have a very cool clear glass chandelier composed of tea cups hanging from the ceiling in the center of the dining room. Lots of bar seating with TVs to catch the latest game. Attentive staff with quick lunch service for business folk, though you would never feel rushed. The food is tasty, reasonably priced and there are always new chef specials to try. The split chicken wings are their specialty, but I really adored the shrimp spring rolls. The dinner crowd was definitely quieter than lunch, but the service and food were equally great. Family friendly with a Thai-based children's menu. FYI - no mac & cheese or hot dogs... child friendly thai foods. This is a great opportunity to expand some growing taste buds. My youngest had the pad thai and loved it! read more

Update: Message from the owner immediately after my initial review, part of which says: "I know we did refund the money back to you but obviously you are still very upset" Except I wasn't refunded for anything, nor was I ever contacted to get a refund, so why would you say that and then not respond when I told you I didn't get one? Good lord, just avoid this place. read more

OK, usually I don't give 5 stars unless a place really impresses me. This place seems to consistently succeed at that! My husband and I keep trying to get here for their cheap happy hour, but seem to fail (simply cause we keep thinking about it AFTER happy hour! lol). Regardless though, we have been here a few times and tried several dishes. It's not cheap, but it's not expensive either. The atmosphere is classy/casual. Jeans and t-shirts are just as likely to be seen as suits, ties and the little black dress outfits. Yet all seem to fit here comfortably. It reminds me of some of the upscale places in downtown Portland, without being "stuffy". Make sure to check out the chandelier...it's pretty cool! I won't tell ya what it's made from cause that will ruin the surprise! The staff is also smiling, pleasant, helpful and eager to serve. They never rush you, even if you come in close to closing time (which we did accidentally do one time...staying almost an hour past closing - yet they never let on to it, bless them!). If you go, definitely ask questions, for suggestions, whatever. They love telling you about their offerings and are knowledgeable about what they can modify, etc. My dear MIL is vegan with some, uh-hum, sometime "difficult" needs (love ya Mama!), yet they didn't blink or shudder when she was asking her list of questions about the foods, changes needed, etc. They even changed the milk in her Thai iced tea to coconut milk for her. Only drawback, no brown rice (her favorite). Oh well, sorry Mama, we still love it. :) I've been a bit "daring" and tried something different each time and every time, it was delicious! One of these days, we'll make the Happy Hour! Until then, we will definitely keep going back! Yum-yums! read more

My wife and I ate here last night. The wait staff and kitchen were fine so the prior kinks a prior reviewer noted are seemingly resolved. My wife loves Thai and suggested she could eat everything on the menu. I am a picky eater prone to things like meat loaf and baked chicken so was thrilled to see pad thai noodles with prawns (or pork, I had prawns this time and will try pork next) and bok choi. There is also a cashew chicken entree so I have 3 solid entree choices while my wife will have the entire menu, ha ha.. My wife had the spicy beef bowl. She loved it. We had the prawn appetizer that was deep-fried and tasty. I had iced tea and my wife had water with cucumbers. Also tasty. We are thrilled to see this addition to the neighborhood and are taking our Godson here next weekend! read more

I really love the decor. Very unique I had lunch here once at the suggestion of a friend. I had the pineapple curry and it was good. It's nice that they have a brown rice option. I get it because it's healthier, but in my heart I want the white rice. My friend's lunch entree salad was also very tasty. The place was crowded, but the service was great. Very responsive and prompt The prices for lunch seemed a tad high compared to other Thai restaurants that I frequent. But the portions were ample and the ingredients top notch I will definitely return read more

Ginger Pop opened recently in the Grand Central shopping center near *14. Its atmosphere is clean, bright, but not warm and cozy. Seems more appropriate for lunch than for dinner. I had Pad Thai, which I think is a good determinate of what the food is like in a Thai restaurant, and it was good. Not as good as Thai Terrace's, but good. Thai Pop seems ideal for the businessman's lunch crowd and, indeed, there were a number of them in attendance. Their service--probably because they're new--needs a little tweaking, but I'll return and try another dish or two. read more

Great food the other day here. Pork belly and green bean dish was dry again but everything else was a 5/5. read more

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I've been to Ginger Pop a couple of times since it opened last month, and had a awesome experience each time! The dishes are some what unique, compared to other Thai places, and the flavors are awesome! First time I was there I was given a recommendation by the super friendly waitress, to order the house special chicken wings. WOW! So tasty, and fairly priced! We also ordered the green curry dish with fried rice and the pad thai. Curry is my security dish when I go out for thai, but Ginger Pop adds a twist to the traditional order. I would absolutely recommend trying it! My boyfriend is a pad thai snob, so I was curious about what he would think. After he finished the whole dish in record time, I knew it was a thumbs up. The sauce is just right and the portions are not too huge! Another great thing is the beer and wine list. They have several beers on tap, including my favorite, Lauralwood Free Range Red. Ginger Pop isn't far away from our place in Portland, and super easy to get to. Last time were were there they had a new Happy Hour menu. I am excited to give it a try!! read more

Ginger Pop= no value for a high price!!! There tofu is fried air that's soggy and horrible! My noodles were sauceless and dry. The service was not good! Unfortunately they rely on being on the only place in the area and their hip atmosphere. The food isn't good or reliable. Won't go back. read more

Our first trip to Ginger Pop we were excited, having just moved to the neighborhood. We were looking forward to a great Thai meal. First challenge Staff attitudes: It's not that they're rude or anything, they just seem very bothered by the customer's. The gentleman at the bar seemed completely uninterested. After 45 minutes of waiting for our order, I finally managed to get our waiters attention. He made a lame excuse they were now busy and he waited too long to put our order in. We ordered when no one was in the place but us. Why would you wait to ever put in an order? After another 15 minutes I approached the bartender to see if he could assist the waiter, he had no interest in helping us he simply walked into the kitchen. At this point, we were about to leave when our food arrived........We should have left! After nearly an hour, the Curry Chicken and Chicken Pad Thai both were chicken free. The Pad Thai was bland and greasy, the chicken Curry was all potatoes, little spice and NO CHICKEN. At that point I was passed hungry we ate and left, never to return again. read more

Great decor. I'm a sucker for paying $10 a meal and feeling like I'm eating somewhere likely to be serving much more expensive food. This is a place I'm sure I'll frequent again since it's close to my house and reasonably priced. The issue I have with this restaurant however is their food feels so hit or miss in terms of how good it actually is. I try not to pretend I have some awesome foodie-palate. I just don't. But living in the PDX area for the last couple of years has definitely acclimated me to how Thai food should taste, since, by God, I've eaten enough of it. Now based off what I've had at Ginger Pop so far, I can really only going to give it three stars, but I think once I've had more of a chance to really sample the menu, those stars may go up. The pineapple fried rice was really good though somewhat bland even though I'd asked for medium spice. I also love it when they serve it in the hollowed-out pineapple. Makes me feel special. :) However, their rolls are terrible. The covering (rice something or other? I forget) each time has been super-sticky and almost mushy all at once. They were hard to stomach. The peanut dipping sauce is not really very good either. They have a broad assortment of drinks, but each time I've tried one (lime juice soda and hibiscus something or other), I've found them to be really flavorless and at some points hard to drink. What I think is happening here is that this place is so new it's still working the kinks out in terms of food prep and menu. I certainly give it another chance, but feel that if the food doesn't improve, it will probably be my last visit. read more

I am not sure the experience many others had that did not rate Ginger Pop very high. Maybe is was a transitional period with the staff or maybe a bad day. I have been here a dozen times now and have nothing bad to say. Several of the wait staff know my first name and the service has been nothing but great from the beginning. I agree with a lot of the yelpers that if the service is bad they don't want to return. My suggestion is to try it again because I have not witnessed or experienced anyone leaving that didn't enjoy the experience. This restaurant is not your usual decor and sets you back into an eclectic 1950s diner with a hint of new fusion Thai. Don't expect Pok Pok or standard Thai that you can get at any of the 200 Thai restaurants around the area. This is a unique flavor and great atmosphere. read more

There are so many Thai places in Portland, but very few in Vancouver. So when Ginger Pop appeared, I was intrigued -- especially by the very non-Asian decor that I saw when strolling by. It looks more like a modern diner with some unique vintage-inspired accents. The food was very mediocre. Salad rolls had too much salad and not enough noodles. Tom yum soup was on the sweeter and not so much sour side. Panang curry was flavorful, but not spicy. Maybe they are catering to the non-Thai eating Vancouver crowd? The service was excellent. We asked for the order to be rushed, as we were in a hurry, and the food literally came out within 5 minutes. I was surprised when the server packed up my leftovers and said that he put in fresh rice instead of my leftover rice... "Huh... okay, that was nice I suppose." Only thing is, when I opened it up later that night for dinner, he had poured the curry over the rice -- anyone that understands curry knows you don't do that in a ToGo box. Needless to say, my rice was quite soggy and I had no sauce in my curry for dinner that night. read more

100% impressed. Friendly staff, delicious food, and excellent service in an inconspicuous location. From the parking lot and business structure, you would not think much of this place, but behold inside a hidden gym of Thai food nirvana! I ordered the Pad Sie Iew with tofu- perfect amount of sweet molasses and a spicy kick served tastefully with broccollini. For app, my friend and I shared the shrimp egg rolls- delicious. She had the Coconut Noodles with chicken and commented that her dish was kind of bland. There water has a hint of cucumber and lime which is the perfect compliment to a spicy dish. Quick, convenient location, I will certainly be back to visit again! read more

Ginger Pop is almost the perfect embodiment of okay; from the food to the service. Although, the slightly unusual Thai-restaurant decor does not bug me, as it does some others (see other reviews). By the way, why does an American Thai restaurant need to look like what you want to? It's not like all Thai places are one chain, conforming to the same decor. I actually like the decor, and the place is always nice and clean. Now to the food. We're suckers for fresh rolls, and they didn't disappoint; nor did the Thai iced coffee. However, I've had the Pad Thai w/ tofu now twice (take-out and dine-in), and both times it was underwhelming. There was a lack of freshness to it (skimpy on sprouts and green onion), and it was pretty bland. Perhaps the most unimpressive Pad Thai I've ever had. Girlfriend had the pineapple fried rice, and was also underwhelmed. Service is alright, but nothing close to exceptional. Waited for about 5 minutes before anyone addressed us about seating. Sure, they looked relatively busy, but a "sorry, we'll be right with you" (which takes about 5 seconds) goes a long way. We'll probably give it another go since it's right down the street, and I'll try something different. Hopefully, it won't just be the decor that pops next time. read more

Hadn't been here in a while but it was busting busy for lunch. Still the service was quick and the staff are very courteous and attending. The resturant is really clean and has a great seating capacity and setting for it's small size. The pad tai and pad si ew dishes are presented well. Make sure to specify how hot you like your food before your order goes to the kitchen. The egg rolls are to die for and not just run of the mill for this type cuisine. Great selections of drinks hot and cold, even had some Kona Ko Ko Brown on tap and that was a real treat. read more

Tight and concise food. Menu is a little small but everything is well executed and plated well. Service is sometimes a bit inattentive, but I dont hold that against the restaurant, sometimes that just happens. Lots of local beers, two from Vancouver alone...and speaking of drinks, the Thai coffee drinks are great as well and huge for $4. It's nice and clean, big and airy, and comfortable to hang out for a 90 minute dinner, and I'm 6'4 and can vouch for the booths and being comfortable, I can't say that about everywhere. All in all it's pretty damn good. read more

Ginger Pop - Green Curry Rice, Fried Chicken, and Soft Fried Egg. - Thai Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I'm impressed. I just moved down the street from this place and thought I'd give it a go. I've found that it's difficult to find GOOD curry anywhere in Vancouver. I moved here last year from Beaverton and was disappointed in every Thai restaurant I've been to here. Ginger Pop surely did not disappoint. First, I tried the yellow curry and oh my god, the BEST curry I've ever had. Hands down. Today I tried their pad Thai and I seriously cannot get over how flavorful and good their food is. It's terrible how much I'm now obsessed with this place now. I've eaten lunch here everyday for the past week LOL! Their prices are reasonable and you get a TON of food!!! Definitely recommend this place. read more

Ginger Pop - Tofu Pad Thai with added broccoli and peanut sauce! - Thai Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I have only called in and ordered take out. The service has been friendly and the orders were on time. I have seen the restaurant when I walk in to pick up and it looks really clean and hip. The food is really good and you get a great portion for the great price you pay. I have tried a couple dishes and they were all superb. The only incident I had was one time I ordered a drink and they forgot to get it to me so I had to drive back and get it. The drinks menu is delicious and would recommend a try on any of them. Location wise is nice. You are able to go shopping or do other business at this strip mall and come by for lunch, happy hour, or dinner. It's a nice and clean location where you can enjoy your time. Overall, the food and drinks were delicious for a great price. Not bad compared to other thai places in the area. I would recommend to give it a try if you happen to be in the vicinity. read more

Honestly food was great but they cut there flat wings in half. I brought it up to the waitress and cook and they did nothing. Kind of a joke honestly. Don't order wings unless you want half the amount that's advertised read more

Great food and service. I am a stickler on service and the younger guy that is always there is always super friendly and nice. He is sure to greet you even if he is with a customer and I appreciate that. I have been a few times and haven't been disappointed. The chicken is good and not too chunky or fatty. I hate chicken that looks like mystery meat and its stringy or fatty. This is perfect. The pad thai is delicious. You can get extra peanuts to go on top and you can choose your spice. My medium gave me just the right amount of kick. I actually haven't been inside to eat, I always get take out but still always a warm and inviting experience. I have heard the pineapple fried rice is good, I will try that next. read more

The one star is for the minuscule amount of food you receive for takeout entrees. I have eaten here once before, sitting down for lunch the portion size for the entrees was 3 times the size of the take out portion size. I will never get take out again. I'll order then eat s bite and ask for a doggie bag. The app sizes were of course the right portion size. DO NOT ORDER TAKEOUT. The food was very good but I'm feeling a little ripped off. read more