Fresh and delicious ! Loved the mussels. Both entrees were so good. We kept eating and saying... so good. We sat at the bar - and service was excellent, thank you. Fair prices, and plenty of food to take a to go bag. Oh- the dessert!! WOW Fragrant, Rich, light and creamy at the same time- brûlée custard warm black rice with a smooth coconut sauce. Wow! Really enjoyed dinner at Long Grain. read more

This restaurant is absolutely amazing in every way! The service was wonderful - our server was very attentive and made excellent recommendations. We live in Boston and consider ourselves foodies - this was some of the best Thai food we've ever had. A colleague said that they drive all the way here from Portland for dinner and I thought they were exaggerating... but no, this is legit! Run, don't walk! We had the spicy beef salad, khao soi, and pad see ew (forgive my spelling). All were truly amazing but my favorite was the pad see ew, it was perfectly balanced and caramelized. Probably the best pad see ew I've ever had! read more

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If a restaurant states their hours online, on their website, that their hours are til 2.30 pm for lunch but doesn't honor that it causes some grief for people (me) who drive all the way there, a half hour drive for me and hurry to get there, walk in at 2.14 and am told "Can you come back at 4.30. We're closed". No explanation, no polite behavior. Just sass and get out. Tried calling at 2 to put an order in. No answer. Long Grain could care less about people. Very selfish behavior. read more

I don't think I can do take-out for a long, long time. I'm just going to compare it to the awesome dishes I so, so enjoyed at Long Grain. Some things you may want to know: -Many of the starters and mains have tofu options, and the tofu is *local.* -The wide noodles used for some of the noodle dishes are *handmade.* If you're getting noodles, do include one! Our table loved the pad seaw so much that we got a second plate. -Long Grain utilizes local when they can, and you can taste it. They also have a nice long list of alcoholic bevies. -Expect specials, and get specials. -There is an option to dine-in or take-out. You can't go wrong either way knowing that you still will immensely enjoy Long Grain's Asian offerings. read more

A very enjoyable meal! I had the delicious wide noodle Pad Kameo and the wonderful multi-grain fried rice, the star of the evening for me. My wife had and enjoyed the Night Market Noodle. The only off-key note of the evening was their beer selection. If you are accustomed to classic Czech/German Pilsner then you will be disappointed with the Meteor Pilsner, more like a summer wheat beer with only a brief passing hop presence. It will be overwhelmed by your meal. Very attentive service, I was happy I wore a sweater. read more

A surprisingly delicious experience off the main block in Camden. The restaurant is unexpectedly chic and rustic, with plenty of seating: long tables for larger groups and small tables tucked by the window. We ordered the Peek Gai Tod, a hefty portion of crispy fried chicken wings with a side of Jaew sauce. A little bit of this sauce goes a long way and it is goooooood. My husband got the spicy night market noodle soup. The sweet and sour broth was savoury and made me pucker up in a good way (that's how I like it!). I got the Kao Soi Gai, which was had a strong curry flavor, which gets advertised as Chiangmai style. I've never been to Chiangmai, but now I have all the more reason to go. While I liked my husband's main dish more than mine at the time they came out, when it came to leftovers (oh yeah, you're going to have leftovers), my dishes flavors grew with time, and tasted even better at home! I'd say the spicy night market noodle, since it's rice noodle based, is best enjoyed while fresh. This restaurant is officially on our list of recommendations for friends when they come to visit us in Portland and are making the trek further North. read more

5 stars - A birthday lunch worth traveling for We stopped into Long Grain for a birthday lunch while vacationing in Camden, and it completely lived up to the hype -- and then some. Everything we ordered was spot-on: the fried tofu was golden and crisp without being greasy, and the tom kha soup was light but layered with flavor, packed with mushrooms (a favorite of ours) and the kind of broth you want to savor slowly. The pad kemao with pork belly was the standout -- reasonably spicy and made with their signature handmade noodles that were simply perfect. Fat, silky, and just the right amount of chewy before they melted in your mouth. The pork belly added just the right hit of richness. We also had the pad see ew with chicken, a gentler, sweeter dish that was deeply comforting and ideal for someone craving classic Thai flavors without the heat. We sipped on green jasmine hot tea throughout, which felt like the ideal companion to the meal -- fragrant, light, and calming. This was a birthday meal to remember -- casual, cozy, and quietly extraordinary. Long Grain is a gem, and we're already dreaming about our next visit. read more

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We have been coming here annually on our trips to the Camden, ME area. It is something we prioritize each year, because, it simply is the best Thai food we have had, and it is in an unexpected location. The quality has not only stayed true over the last years, but at our visit last night I would say it has somehow gotten even better! The flavors are spot on, the dining room is elevated cozy, the staff is kind and down to earth as you would expect in mid coast Maine, and the owners and chefs are always visible and available. Make sure to make a reservation ahead of time, as it can be busy during the summer season, but really that is a tribute to how good this place is! Even in a seafood town, this is the place that you need a reservation. I look forward to many more years of coming to Long Grain. Thank you for being part of our family annual tradition! read more

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Returning to Long Grain was nostalgic. While the menu has evolved, the classics remained. Just a block off of the main drag in Camden, this place has some of the best Thai/Asian food that I have ever eaten. While getting a table isn't always easy, it's well worth the wait. I have always found the team to be extremely informed and ready to guide you toward what you might like and your desired spice level. The show stopper for me is absolutely the wide rice noodles that are incorporated into several dishes including the photo of the Chicken Pad Kemao included here. I would also recommend the mussels, coconut soup and larb from the small plates. Hard to honestly go wrong on the entrees. I will certainly be returning soon! read more

Long Grain - Chicken Pad Kemao - Asian Fusion Near Me - Camden, Maine

Their Khao soi is my answer to the "what would you pick for a last meal" question every time -- it's that good

Ah, Long Grain -- where the noodles are hand-pulled and the service is hands-off. We had a reservation, which apparently meant "please wait awkwardly at the front for 10 minutes while staff avoids eye contact and we rifle through the pages on our clipboard." Okay, fine. Camden is a sleepy town; we can be patient. But after finally being seated, it was another *20 minutes* before anyone asked if we might enjoy a beverage. A tumbleweed rolled by. I aged a little. When we *did* get the drink menu (a printed-out Word doc), the draft beer list wasn't up to date -- a minor offense unless, like me, you get emotionally attached to the idea of a specific blonde ale that turns out to no longer exist. Our server seemed like they'd rather be anywhere else -- possibly in another town, or dimension. We clearly stated we were going full-on family-style feast mode, and it still took a small eternity to get side plates. Once food arrived, though? Totally worth the wait. The **mussels** were *amazing* -- briny, rich, and swimming in a broth that begged for rice. (We had to ask for it, which felt like asking for socks with shoes. Just make it a thing!) The **pad Thai** was a bit of a wallflower -- asked for medium spice and got more of a "ketchup is spicy" vibe. But the **pad see ew**? *Chef's kiss.* Smoky, chewy, savory perfection. The **night market noodle soup** was also excellent -- deep, complex broth and noodles that meant business. Water refills were on point (shoutout to the silent water ninja who kept our glasses full), but our server ghosted us halfway through the meal, never to return. Another server dropped to-go boxes like a mic drop, and after 25 minutes of playing "Where's Waldo: Check Edition," we flagged down a third staff member just to pay. We were interested in dessert... like, philosophically. But by then we were tired, irritated, and spiritually full. In short- Food? Delicious. Service? A social experiment. Ambiance? Rustic minimalism meets light chaos; less appealing for two of our foursome staring at wallpaper. Would I come back? Maybe, but with lower expectations and a snack in my pocket. read more

The good - the food is always delicious! The bad - I have made multiple phone take-out orders and they always are rude or act like I'm taking up their time. I had a few questions and the person taking my order kept trying to get me off the phone to check their website. I had already checked the website and knew that it wasn't up to date with what she was telling me. Be kind to your customers please! read more

The food here is DELICIOUS. I ordered the Pad Pak and the menu doesn't tell you but it comes with jasmine rice to soak up the delicious almost broth that it comes in. You can also sub the meats easily which is very nice. The service was good, very friendly and accommodating, don't be afraid to ask for changes! The only note I have is that they do not pick up the phone, it wasn't busy when I went but they wouldn't pick up the phone when I tried calling and while I was eating not once did they reach for the phone even when not busy. The interior is comfy and the ambiance is very pleasant and welcoming. The others in my party all loved their dishes as well! read more

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The last time I ate here, I gave it 5 stars. This time was a little disappointing. I still highly recommend it, and make sure to make a reservation. But the curry my friend had, which didn't say spicy, was WAY too spicy and they had to get something else. And the fried tofu app was not exciting or unique. But everything is still cooked perfectly and the pad seuw is still to die for. read more

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Very good food, beautiful presentation, service is great too! Would definitely visit again! read more

Long Grain - Fried chicken, Rosé - Asian Fusion Near Me - Camden, Maine

Cannot recommend Long Grain enough. Truly excellent food and service. We ordered 1 appetizer, 5 entrees and 2 desserts for 6 people family style and loved every item. The Pad Seaw noodles and black rice custard dessert were our favorites dishes. Hope to be back soon! read more

The food here is truly delicious --every dish we had was amazing. Unfortunately, the service was the opposite. Our greeting was not warm and welcoming, but arrogant - trying to find us a table even though we had a reservation. Service was very slow and not friendly. It felt as if they thought the food was so good that waiting unreasonable amounts of time and not being friendly is acceptable. If good service matters as much to you as good food, I suggest going to a different restaurant. We walked away disappointed and annoyed. read more

We had a delicious dinner at Long Grain! The dessert was surprisingly the best part. The coconut crème brûlée over black sticky rice was heavenly! We enjoyed the green papaya salad and the pork skewers to start. We'd definitely get the skewers again! For entree's, we had the Kao Soi Gai and the Pad Kemao. Both were delicious, but the Pad Kemao, in particular, was amazing! We will definitely be back to get that again. The staff was very attentive, seemed to be working well as a team, and the dishes came out fairly quickly. However, the atmosphere was odd. It was a little cold and we could hear most of the conversation at all tables near us. They might want to consider some sound dampening techniques or an alternative seating layout. read more

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Wow. All I can say. The food was so good. Chicken wings appetizer were sooooo good. All the entrees were so amazing. Very busy, very popular. So if you are planning on coming, make reservations. They will try to make room and we were lucky to have 1 hour wait. So good. read more

The food was quite good. However the service was slow which took some of the luster off the quality of the food. My second drink never came and just prior to leaving the waitress said "darn, I forgot your drink do you still want it?" I declined. The picture shows them spelling "maticulous" when they meant "meticulous" . Apparently someone wasn't who made the menu. read more

Long Grain - Maticulous not meticulous. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Camden, Maine

3.5 stars. We had several people recommend this restaurant to us, and we happen to be staying in a hotel right across the street, so it seemed like a no brainer for us. We were able to sit at the long (shared) community table, despite not having a reservation (you need one to even sit at the bar!). The inside of the restaurant is adorable. A bookshelf separates two halves of it, filled with Asian ingredients. There used to be an Asian market inside the restaurant, but during Covid the market shut down, and now all the ingredients are just for decor! Very colorful, unique, and fun decor! Lots of different options for wines- we tried 4 white wines but they all seemed very sweet and I was not a fan of any of them. For dinner we tried the hoi mangpu (steamed mussels), pad seaw (house-made wide rice noodles with sweet soy sauce stir-fried with greens, eggs, and chicken), moo ping (pork skewers), and shishito peppers (with tuna shavings and aioli). All the dishes were tasted "good", but none wow-ed me. The steamed mussels were my favorite dish, a 10/10. The mussels were small and cooked perfectly, tender but not too soft, and were basting in a spicy coconut lemongrass broth. There is no bread or crostini served with the mussels, so I would suggest ordering some sticky rice to dip in the delicious broth. The broth was really a unique flavor, unlike any broth I've had before. It was rich from the coconut, but kept its freshness from the lemongrass, and it had a little kick to each sip. REALLY recommend the mussels, stand-out dish. read more

Made a reservation for this Asian restaurant on a weekend for lunch and it did not disappoint. It felt like an upscale take on common Southeast Asian food. Ordered: The fried rice with pork belly was so flavorful and had great wok flavor. The rice itself has a mild nuttiness that makes you come back for more with large pieces of white onion that constantly cleanse your palate. The wings have an excellent crunchiness, although the garlic flavor is more mild. All of the wings are flats and that's exactly how we like it. The beef salad was OK. Love the use of shallots and fresh cucumber and lettuce. Their chili oil is extra, but has a well rounded, balanced flavor and spiciness to complement the food. I also have an extensive alcoholic list for beers, cocktails and wine. Would love to come back and try their house made wild rice noodles ! read more

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First I want to say the food was delicious. I would recommend this place solely for the ambiance of the restaurant and the flavors that come out of the kitchen. I would recommend this restaurant again, but only for take-out. Unfortunately the service at long grain gives pause. We were the first customers to walk in for dinner at 4:30pm on a Tuesday. After a minute, the hostess asked if we had reservations, we did not (EVERY seat in the restaurant was open). She scanned the restaurant, humming, as if she was performing calculus to fit us in. Her grace was able to fit us in to a two-top table, shocker. After being seated, it took easily 20 minutes to be waited on. One other group trickled in, and overall the service was painfully slow here, with little to no follow-up during dinner. The vibe: Arrogant. You're lucky to be fit in, sort of vibe - hence the busy take-out section at the back of the restaurant. read more

Of course, every restaurant is evaluated predicated upon the food. In this case, it is exceptional and the value is a given. It is long established and reservations are a prize. My wife and I have walked in without reservations, and were fitted in at the bar. Unfortunately, I had a special need, but that was no problem as the staff covered over me and made sure everything was not only good but great. Wonderful experience all in all. A real find - anywhere! read more

It was high season when I was at Long Grain over the weekend. It was pretty busy but lucky enough to get a reservation for a very early dinner. Plan well ahead and don't expect to land a reservation the day of. Take out is available if you can do without the sit-down service. The restaurant has a bright and airy setting just off the main drag in Camden. A quaint town to visit and explore with a slew of restaurants to try and small shops to peruse. The menu was short but interesting and they had one special which we did try. And it is a fusion approach with a very authentic Thai flair. Quotes from the our party about what they tried: Shishito peppers with dried tuna shavings - "Yeah that was good!" Neu nam tok beef - "Spicy and Devine" Pad Thai with Chicken - "Best Pad Thai I have ever had" Pad Seal Chicken noodles - "With great crunchy kale" Wide Rice Noodles with chicken -"Done right!" Saws with chicken- "Curry was delicious and noodles were authentic" Creme Brulle with with sticky black rice - Thumbs up all around! Definitely worth a visit if you are in the Camden area and have a hankering for Thai food. The service was very attentive and cheerful! Pricy but hey they only have one tourist season so not holding that against them. Highly Recommended! read more

Long Grain - Long Grain - Asian Fusion Near Me - Camden, Maine

Five stars all the way! Everything we have tried is fabulous. We only come to Camden once a year but we always stop here. read more

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We make an 1hr+ trip every time we are in Maine. It's that good. Every dish is unique but the pas see ew and the green curry (very hot) are exceptional. read more

As Popeye the Sailor Man might have said had he been with us, I'm strong to the finich, cause I eats my kale. We secured advance reservations via telephone because we knew, as you now know, that this restaurant is busy, busy busy on weekend evenings. We started off with Hoi Mangpou - steamed local mussels in a spicy coconut lemongrass broth that proved to be excellent. As is typical of my wife and I, each orders an entree of their choice that is shared. She ordered Pad Seaw - chicken stir fried with organic greens and egg in a sweet soy sauce over housemade wide noodles. I countered with Pad Pak - stir fried organic greens with local tofu. It never, though it should have, dawned on me that the organic greens featured in each dish would both be kale. While each was good in its own right, together they proved to be too much of a kale thing. read more

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The best Thai food in Maine... possibly. Boda on a good day might win, but I want to try more dishes here. I first tried to order food from them June 2020 and after calling repeatedly for 10 minutes, I was told there was a 7 hour wait and they were only accepting dinner orders. That didn't work for my plans, so I declined but knew I wanted to try them as soon as I could again. I found myself back in Camden recently and knew to call in my order right when they open at 11:30. That did the trick! We had: Pork dumplings - delicious flavor and super fresh. Wrappers were a tad thick. Mussels - sooo good. Great broth and quality Pad see ew - this was our favorite. The housemade noodles are bomb and they nail all the flavors. These were clearly quickly wok fried, which is a flavor common in Thai food in Thailand but usually lacking in the states. They nailed it! I'm not sure when they'll open for dine in again, but I'd love to come back and try it then. We took the takeout to a nearby park and had a wonderful view, but agreed that for the price/quality we would prefer to sit down to eat. read more

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Excellent Thai food. We started with mussels for an appetizer followed by Pad Thai and spicy chicken in long rice noodles. I added the magic sauce (very hot) to mine but that's just me. Well worth a meal if you want a break from lobster. read more

Unexpectedly excellent Thai food in Camden. We had the mussels, chicken wings, second noodle dish on the left hand side of the menu (Chiangmai style?) and the coconut custard dessert. All were excellent, but the stand-out for us was the dessert (it's in the running for one of our top 5 desserts EVER) and super plump and flavorful mussels. I also thought the soup was fabulous but it was a little too flavorful for my husband who likes milder flavors. Was made even better by the sweet, kind and thoughtful service. Ambiance was nice too, although we were fortunate to eat there before the seasonal rush began. So it was pretty quiet. read more

What's not to love. You walk in and are immediately hit with the smell of delicious flavors. The atmosphere is alive, the vibe is good, and everyone seems satisfied with their food, and drinks. The service is excellent. The coconut soup was so good, and the fried rice with egg on top was perfect! read more

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I am doing a review for togo only food. The staff was very helpful when picking up my order of Pad Thai and Pad Kemao and unknown coconut milk soup with mushrooms and chili oil. I have eaten a lot of Thai food and or Thai Fusion and i did not enjoy either dish and the soup went unfinished. The Pad Thai was very dry and lacked flavor other than heat and I think peanuts must have been on sale because there was no shortage of those. The Pad Kemao (drunken noodle) was not much better.They say the noodles are homemade if that is the case I'm happy most other places leave the noodle making to the pros. In short way to much unpleasant heat to cover up the lack of authentic seasoning and flavor Not to mention with a standard tip it was over $80 bucks i don't mind paying for quality but this was not it. read more

Ok the food is super tasty, the decor is cute and well maintained, the service well... not that great. I've been here twice - once for dinner and once for lunch. Both times sat at the bar because I didn't make a reservation. Tried a good sampling of foods- ALL of it really good (I would prob pass on the larb dish though). Service is so bad it's almost comical. First you wait forever for anyone to greet you at the door (first time they were busy ok I get it, second time no excuse they just couldn't be bothered). So at the bar, where water is handy everything is right there - it 1. Took a while to get refills on water (you had to ask) 2. Took a while to order (even though like I said they weren't busy) and 3. You have a partial view of the kitchen to see what's going on - including the wait staff checking their phones while the owner seemed to not notice because she was on the phone and running around. I literally saw this happen twice when I was there - once when the restaurant was busy and another time when it wasn't terribly busy but still there were people in the restaurant that needed service (ie ME!) I get it - I worked in restaurants but this was just blatantly disrespectful. This isn't a diner - it's a restaurant where I'm paying a minimum of $50 pp for my meal so c'mon people. Service aside the food really is good pad seaw, mussels were excellent! As well as the dessert! But yeah I just can't get over service... I'll order take out next time. read more

We enjoyed one hell of a tasty Thai meal here, and were both surprised and impressed. This is a beautiful space in Camden, just a block or so away from the main row of shops. Our local guide (sister-in-law) told us to make reservations and that was the right call as we made them for an early dinner after driving up the coast of Maine. For starters, the town is fun to explore and see while you're in Maine. We were there in the cooler months so popular ice cream shops and others were shuttered for the season, but it's still scenic and charming. With Long Grain, we had our toddler which I would NOT recommend. She was not on her best restaurant behavior so we had to inhale our food and get in and out. They whipped up some amazing Pad Ke Mao for us, full of garlic and veggies and a nice, low to medium dosage of spice. The noodles were thick and homemade, soaking up every bit of the seasonings. I'm not always a "mushroom guy" but these were fantastic and brought an extra element to the dish. Overall service was fine, not the most welcoming but not unfriendly either. The ambiance is wonderful, but the food is the star of the show. We noticed a TON of Thai places in the state of Maine, and for our money, this was the best one we came across both on Yelp and in our opinion. read more

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Service was amazing! Very very accommodating for our large group. Food is tasty but a bit overpriced for Thai food.

Incredibly amazing place! Each dish was very good. Forgot what we had but everyone enjoyed each of their dishes. The chili garlic crunch sauce was insane too!! Whole grain fried rice + homemade wife noodles read more

Amazing place! Friend recommended this restaurant so I called way ahead and made a reservation. I ended up at the bar since there was room. Staff was super helpful with menu. People were walking in wanting a table but it was so full so call weeks ahead before you arrive in Camden ! I ordered what the local had sitting next to me Pad Kameo. So so good! A local told me their mussels are the best in town! read more

Long Grain - Wings - Asian Fusion Near Me - Camden, Maine

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First - do not sit in the front bar area. so much noise you cannot chat with friends. Second - very limited menu all with the same few ingredients - noodles/rice, kale (steamed greens is only kale), a few bits of onion, hot chilis, salty soy & protein. This is street food - monochromatic. No medley of flavors. No hidden gems of surprise taste. Hot but not well-spiced. Bland & boring. Not one entree got us excited. Service was lacking. Had to search for a wait staff to fill our water. Wooden seats are small and very uncomfortable. Would not recommend!!! read more

Went to do take out and they had run out of take out service. Never heard that before. Food must be good because it was crowded. Although there were limited alternatives. I did not get a good vibe, therefore would not go back and spend my money there. C'est la vie. read more