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    Hat Yai

    4.3 (812 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    HAT YAI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Jen V.

    I can't believe it took me so long to come here - this meal was INCREDIBLE. I love how straightforward the menu is - making it super easy to pick. I got their Hat Yai Iced Coffee - super cool flavors but they definitely are on the sweeter side, so you may need to ask for a heavier coffee pour if you need a caffeine boost. Since it was my first time here I decided to stick to what they're known for so I got their Fried Chicken Set. Every individual item on the plate was incredible and unique and then you start combining bites and your mind is blown even further.

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    Zainab F.

    We had a relatively easy walk-in experience for a group of 3 on a Sunday evening. The space is almost like a long hallway but very nicely arranged and decorated. You order up at the counter and the food came out pretty fast. The food is the perfect comfort meal especially on a cold and rainy day! We loved the curry and roti, often mixing it with other things we ordered. The roti was very soft snd flaky. The chicken was fried perfectly and so juicy inside. We probably should've gotten a whole chicken instead of half! The brisket curry had a decent spice levels, and the beef was quite tender. My friend visiting from out of town said they could definitely see themselves coming here weekly if they lived here!

    Alexis M.

    We shared the Hat Yai Combo for 2, and it was pretty tasty. It came with roti, sticky rice, chicken, and curry sauce which is the perfect comfort food. I wished the chicken was a bit juicier though, I found it to be a bit dry. If I lived in Portland, I could definitely see myself coming here often. Since we arrived right when they opened, service was quick, and there was ample seating available for dining in. Definitely recommend!

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    Thomas L.

    Another fantastic Thai option in Portland. Got the fried chicken for 2 along with the brisket curry. The chicken has an amazingly crunchy exterior with a sweet delicious sauce. The roti was crispy and paired with the house curry. The brisket was a bit tough but the green curry ut came with was delicious. Service was friendly and plenty of searing both inside and out.

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    Linda M.

    We were visiting a friend in Portland and saw this place on all of the "must eat when you're in Portland" lists. We waited maybe 30 minutes for a table, gave us time to walk around, grab some water, order. We found parking around the corner pretty easily. We decided on the fried chicken set, southern pad thai, and mango sticky rice between the three of us. Wow, that chicken was perfectly crispy. The flavors were on-point. The curry was delicious, the roti perfectly held everything together. I didn't eat the rice, but my fellow diners enjoyed the texture and taste. The Southern Pad Thai was good as well. My friend decided to sparsely mix in the peppers so as to accomodate all spice tolerances. I wound up mixing more in, not the whole thing, mind you. Would recommend slowly mixing it in. Mango sticky rice was simple and delicious. I would absolutely come back. Now I need to find a place near me that offers hat yai chicken!

    Hat yai for two
    Yasmin T.

    Came here for dinner on a Saturday night and was blown away by the dishes. We got the hat yai to share as well as a veggie curry and pad Thai. I didn't get a picture of the pad Thai but it's the best past Thai I've ever had it was saucy and wrapped in an omelette. The roti was buttery and delicious and paired perfectly with the crispy chicken and curry sauce. Definitely recommend this place I'm excited to return to Portland just to get this meal again!

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    Ally D.

    Super tasty Thai fried chicken with that good good curry just wanna drink it!! Got the Hat Yai for two and it came out very quickly, piping hot. Delicious!

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    James L.

    I usually try to stop by here everytime I'm in Portland. We got the fried chicken leg quarter from the curry & roti sets and it was delicious! The chicken was super crispy and tender. I really like the roti cause it goes well with the curry. I wish I had more roti to dip the curry in cause I couldn't waste the flavorful curry. Service was quick and easy. You have to order the food first and then either sit down inside or outside. They will bring your food to your table.

    Dylan Keith W.

    Overall good food and a nice date night spot. Ordering at the counter is sort of awkward; if you've never eaten here before then it feels kind of rushed to pick things to order so you don't hold anyone else up if you're not familiar with the menu. Once you order, you sit down at an open table (inside and outside available) and wait for your food to come. The roti and curries are always really good. The chicken is seasoned great, but the last time we ate here the chicken was a bit dry. Plenty of drink options available. If you're interested in this type of cuisine, it's a great place to check out.

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    Amazing food. I ordered the combo. Prefect amount of food. The chicken was crispy. The Roti was perfect for dipping in the curry.

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    Best southern Thai in the town. The roti and curry are a staple!. All the locations are the same quality

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