There's an old saying that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. I'd like to update that for the…read moremodern era by saying don't judge a Thai restaurant by the number of Minions on the shelves. Thai Smile isn't trying to impress anyone with its interior. It's a casual little spot where you order at the counter, grab a seat, and let the food do the talking. The decor is an eclectic mix of Minion collectibles and what I can only describe as "yard sale chic." Somehow, instead of feeling cluttered, it just feels comfortable. Judging by the steady stream of takeout orders while I was there, the locals have already figured out what matters. And what matters is the food. I stopped in for a casual business lunch and ordered the Kua Kai. The noodles were perfectly cooked, the chicken was tender, everything tasted incredibly fresh, and the presentation was honestly much more elegant than I expected from such an unassuming little restaurant. It looked like someone genuinely cared about what landed on the plate, and it tasted that way too The person I was having lunch with actually lives in the area but had never been there before. By the end of the meal, she was already talking about coming back. Is this your anniversary dinner destination? Probably not. But if you've been together long enough that neither of you feels the need to impress the other with fancy light fixtures and reclaimed barn wood, you're going to have a fantastic meal. For me, this is an easy recommendation. Great food, friendly service, and proof that sometimes the best restaurants spend a little less money decorating the shelves and a little more effort perfecting what's on the plate.

We ordered delivery so I cannot speak to the cleanliness of the restaurant or friendliness of the…read morestaff. The food was ready and delivered on time. We ordered the 5 Pieces Coconut Prawns, 2 pieces All Veggie Roll, Tom Kah soup, Pad See Ew w/Chicken Breast and BBQ Pork Fried Rice. Both of the appetizers were great. The shrimp were crispy and the coconut was there but not overpowering. The veggie rolls were crisp, fresh and flavorful. The peanut sauce was just right. The Tom Kah soup was light and flavorful. I would have liked more veggies but it was really tasty. The Pad Se Ew with chicken was great. It didn't have as much noodles as I'm used to but was full of very tender chicken and vegetables. The BBQ fried rice was amazing! The pork was flavorful and tender and the rice was beautifully done. The portions for the mains were pretty big and we have leftovers. I thought the appetizers were overpriced for what you got while the other items were priced appropriately. We'll definitely return

New Hing's is very consistent with their food. I've rarely had a time where it wasn't fresh and…read morehot. Their egg flower is one of the better one's I've had. Full of veggies and flavorful. They have very reasonable prices and their workers are SO nice!! I've also had the chance to dine in on several occasions and the restaurant is always clean. The portions are a lot bigger in person too.

I've given New Hing's five or six chances over roughly 25 years, and almost every time I leave…read morewondering why I came back. The pork fried rice was pathetic. It was basically dry, flavorless rice with soy sauce and almost nothing else in it. No egg, no peas, no green onion and barely any pork. Good pork fried rice should have diced BBQ pork, scrambled egg, green onion and vegetables throughout. It should have color and flavor and be good enough to eat as a meal by itself. This wasn't even close. The BBQ pork was dry and overcooked and didn't taste barbecued at all. It seemed more like pork cooked in an oven and dyed red on the outside. The sweet-and-sour was another disappointment: thick cornstarch-heavy sauce with only three or four pieces of pineapple. Good old-school sweet-and-sour also has things like bell pepper to give it some flavor, texture and color. Then there was the chow mein: diced white-meat chicken, celery and carrots swimming in thick cornstarch gravy, dumped over crunchy noodles that tasted like they came straight out of a plastic bag. What makes it frustrating is that I remember New Hing's being better years ago. They used to have sesame chicken wings that were a little expensive for what you got, but at least they were delicious. Those are gone now. The restaurant itself has been remodeled and looks much nicer, but I wish they had put the same effort into improving the food. After this many disappointing visits over this many years, I'm finally done giving New Hing's another chance.

I walk up to the front, and already the lady at the front is smiling as she watches us try to…read moredecide what delicious item we would like from her menu. "Let me know if you have any questions!". We had questions about her menu items, and she answered them nicely and thoroughly, in detail. Okay, so we order two things: the S3 and the Spicy Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen, and here's what U think about each: Tonkotsu Ramen: -The Meat doesn't have a huge initial, impactful taste, but the flavor settles in a couple seconds after you bite it and it's a very soft, warming feeling. -The Broth is where the spice is, and it's not like "oh my mouth is on fire" it's the type of spice that hits you in the back of the throat, so it's bearable but I couldn't chug it personally, I had to take sips which is nice for someone who devours their food like there's no tomorrow (like me). -The Noodles are.. just your typical Ramen noodles, nothing special to add there but nothing bad to say at all! -The Egg, although not marinated in soy sauce like some places do, was cooked well. The inside was soft and gooey, but the white was fully cooked. I have no complaints! -The Mushrooms added a nice texture to the noodles and the overall dish, and worked to make it even more satisfactory. The S3: -I don't have much to say because my cousin ordered it and I only had a few bites, but the veggies were cooked nicely... -The big boom about it was the noodles. If I had to describe it, I would say it's like.. an Orange Chicken type of Tater Tot, it was really unique and fun to eat. Next time I go, it'll be hard to decide what to order.. Okay, don't just take my word for it, go see for yourself! いただきます！

Sakura Noodle House is a must-try! The Hell Ramen was absolutely amazing--bold, spicy, and packed…read morewith flavor. The broth had the perfect kick without overpowering the depth of the ramen, and everything came out hot and fresh. Parking was easy, food cart was easy to find! Portion size was generous, ingredients were on point, and the overall quality really stood out. If you're a fan of spicy ramen, this is a great recommendation. We'll definitely be back for more!

Very friendly! Great customer service and the food is delicious! I will ask them to make mine a…read morelittle spicier next time though. My mouth needs to be on fire when I eat hot & sour soup and Kung Pao.

These people cannot get "to go "orders right. Why is someone who speaks bad broken English…read moreanswering the phones to take orders. You can't understand them, they can't understand you. You pick up your order & get home and it's always wrong! We are getting stuff we didn't even order let can identify in our orders anymore. Besides the fact, they are so dang expensive compared to other Chinese restaurants. We are done with them.

Fantastic all meat pho special giant sized. It was mid afternoon and I needed to catch up on some…read moresleep so I knew this was going to be my final meal for the day and wanted some leftovers.. pretty much two meals worth of food. Maybe three. Nice staff.

As a Vietnamese person I can say I'm very picky about good pho broth, and this place made it…read moreperfectly. The portion is really generous too with lots of meat, and even gave authentic herbs on the side for the pho. We also ordered the crab puffs which were fried just right and very tasty. Friendly service too :)

Buathong Thai definitely makes our top 5 Thai restaurants in Oregon. Do not pass this restaurant…read moreup, you'll regret it! The prices may turn you off at first, $20-$25 a plate, in this economy, eww... BUT Buathong does you a solid by making that $20/plate stretch. Trust me when I say, as a recently pregnant woman, currently breastfeeding hungry madwoman, the plates are easily 3-4 servings per order! This place is amazing like that... Now to the good stuff- the must orders. Pad Thai! Whether you get it with their crying tiger beef or just chicken, their pad thai is absolutely delicious! The dish is always consistent and the flavor board is spot on. I hate super sweet tasting pad thai, and Buathong lays in on the smokey, subtly saucy, perfectly sweet and sour flavors of what a pad thai dish is supposed to taste like. Their thai pho is also cooked to perfection with plenty of melt in your mouth beef cuts. Papaya salad? Refreshing, flavorful, and leaves you feeling guiltless. Honestly, I can't say enough good things about this restaurant. From the amazing food to the friendly service, this restaurant is a no-brained for us when we're in the Milwaukie area.

We ordered take out and was satisfied with all the food. We…read morewere greeted with a friendly smile upon entering and he was helpful and smiling the whole time. Added thai ice tea to go and it was delicious too. There is indoor seating available if you want to eat there. It is casual and cozy. Would eat there again when in town.

My go to spot for quick Thai food! Quick, fresh and big portions!! It never disappoints.read more

Nice big portion of noodles, i love just wish it had more flavor! Decent price of $14read more

This is my family's go to spot for take when we are in a pinch and don't do it often…read more The last time we order food, I was quite happy with how the quality of the food turned out. Usually, it's either too salty or too greasy but this time around it was just right. They totally redeemed themselves in my eyes. What's most important is that my kid and husband have happy bellies after eating and this time around it certainly did the job! We ordered chicken fried rice, combo chow mein and mu shu chicken. All sooo yummy. The timing of ordering and pick up is not to bad. You can order ahead of time and the. Go and pick up with not much wait time. We'll be back again.

Very popular restaurant. Staff very friendly and quick food delivery. My only complaint is that my…read morevegetable chow mein had the same amount of vegetables offered in the options with meat. I would expect the cost to be less or if same price an additional vegetable option. My only option was to order a side of broccoli, which I think should've been included with my chow mein in lieu of having a meat option. Otherwise, everything about the place was lovely.