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    Mee Sen Thai Eatery

    4.1 (604 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Open 11:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Cassandra Z.

    Amazing authentic thai food. On the top of my list for Thai food, I went with a group of friends and tried a variety of their dishes. Everything was very flavorful and well done, plenty of options for everyone. My favorite was the fried fish and their table side toppings/sauces were a great addition. Love seeing places that have the Thai chilies in fish sauce--which packed a punch! Service was attentive and friendly, but not overbearing.

    Sorry, I ate this too fast...it as the special banana boat
    Shelly C.

    Skip Eem for this unpretentious and absolutely delicious food. Some of the best thom kha soup I've ever had. All of their food is amazing! The prices are completely reasonable and the value is very high. The owner/server/bartender is super duper sweet! Our food came out really fast too. It's a really cute little Portland gem. It's rustic inside with board walls and cute little benches. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

    Tod Mon Fish Cakes $13
    Ben C.

    Spring into summer with supper at Mee Sen courtyard is PDX pleasure. The ambience inside is also quirky unique, definitely a lot to look at for a Thai spot. Good tasteful sauces on their entrees at better than most price point. Service is normally friendly and smiley, but at peak times you might find a lone server trying to hustle between all the tables. With all the Thai restaurants around, this is one of the more popular spots for overall ambience & food flavors.

    vegan Pad Kee Mao
    Keely N.

    It has been a while since I've eaten at Mee Sen, and I thought my dining experience was mid. The thai ice tea with grass jelly ($7) was delicious, but I was disappointed because the grass jelly lacked flavor. In fact, the grass jelly was bland, simply like flavorless jello. The pad kee mao was a bit salty from my perspective and needed extra spice, but they provide different options for hot sauce. The sauce for the larb jae was a bit too sour for me. Otherwise, the food came out quickly even when we submitted to-go orders. And, I like the decorations inside the restaurant. I would definitely come back to try more of their appetizers and cocktails.

    24. Khao Soi Gai 19. 20. Pad See Ew D5. Mango with Sticky Rice
    Ann N.

    i really loved this place the last time i came but i was pretty disappointed this time. we came at noon so we were the first people inside. our food came out super quickly -- way faster than i anticipated. this sounds like a good thing, but i think there could've been more attention to detail because some of the food didn't live up to my expectations. the khao soi was amazing just like last time. the meat was sooo tender and fell right off the bone. the broth was just right and i loved the texture of the noodle. the next dish was guay tiew tom kha which was good except the noodles were all very short. i think they were undercooked because they just fell apart :( the pad see ew was a bit more on the bland side and pretty pale in color. the crab fried rice had no flavor in comparison to the noodle dishes. i really loved this place so i'm sad that some of the dishes fell flat. please fix this!! would love to come back when they improve

    Drinks menu.
    Michelle R.

    This place was busy, so we ordered drinks from next door while waiting for our table. We were seated after 10 minutes or so. They do not take reservations, so first come, first served. The food was great. I had the tofu Phad woon Sen and really enjoyed it. Service was excellent. Super friendly staff. We'll definitely come back to this place.

    Curry puff ($10.00 USD)
    Jonny M.

    Met up with a couple of friends for Saturday dinner at Mee Sen Thai Eatery. It's next door to Stem Wine Bar. Entrees are $14.00 to $21.00 USD. - Tamarind margarita ($13.00 USD) - decent - Curry puff ($10.00 USD) - three small puffs - Peek gai tod ($15.00 USD for 10) - good sized chicken wings. Opted for the spicy basil sauce - Somtum puu ($15.00 USD) - good portion. Green papaya salad was light and refreshing - Guay tiew tom kha ($16.00 USD) - coconut soup was serviceable. Ground pork was tasty - Panang moo ($15.00 USD) - curry was solid. Good portion of pork, comes with a bowl of rice - Mhee krob rad nah ($15.00 USD) - same sweet gravy sauce that you get at Chinese restaurants. My least favourite dish of the night Mee Sen's another solid Thai eatery.

    Mhoo Dang Moo Krab
    Hannah M.

    When there is so many great Thai restaurants in Portland it is sometimes hard to stand out. Mee Sen overcomes that. Every dish we ordered was amazing and the flavors were perfect! Some things were very spicy (which we like.) Here's a breakdown of what we ordered: - Chicken Wings (great fishy sauce) - Mhoo Satay (we wanted Mhoo Ping but they sold out. Still great and liked the peanut sauce) - Yum Woo Sen (one of my FAVORITE things, spicy but loved the flavor) - Khao Gai (not a fan of the bone in chicken but broth was great) - Hat Yai (great crisp) - Moo Dang Moo Krob (preferred the spicy pork to the pork loin) - Lychitini (yummy drink) Overall really impressed and we'd be back!

    Panang Moo
    Anna K.

    Omg I can't explain to you how good this food is, you won't get it until you try it. The staff was super friendly and they had indoor and outdoor options, great location to walk around and shop and bar hop.

    Po Pia Tod...what remained after we ate so quickly
    Ellen H.

    We were headed to The Siren and wanted to eat first. Spotted Mee Sen across the street and decided on the spot To give it a go. So glad we did. As we sipped out Thai tea with bourbon (Rika) and waited for our Po Pia Tod and Shumai, we congratulated ourselves on picking a winner. In fact, the appetizers were so great, we forgot to make a photo. Then came our entries: Gai Manow and Moho Dang Moo Krob. Beautiful presentations and so good. Thank you for beautiful food, and charming service.

    Som Tum Thai 46 Somtum Thai
    Danielle H.

    Once again I am giving a double thumbs up for This authentic Thai restaurant So good ! If you want real Thai food you must try this place

    Tofu thom ka
    jocelyn b.

    So cute inside. Really loved the vibe. The cocktails were tasty. Well balanced. Loved my food too. Thom ka was delicious! Yellow curry was creamy and had body. Didn't like the chicken backs in my curry with wet skin but hay ...... It was friendly service. I'll be back to try more.

    Somtum Thai $14
    Cheers H.

    Food 4/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 3/5 First time, food is good, only small gripes was the sticky rice (which is a side order) could be better. We could hear the microwave heating it up when we orders it to go along with the chicken wings. It came out really nice and hot, BUT, it quickly got dry & hard. The draft beer was not really cold or bubbly like it should be.

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    Ask the Community - Mee Sen Thai Eatery

    Eem

    Eem

    4.4
    (1.7k reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Easily one of the absolute best culinary experiences in Portland, offering a fun and unique take on…read moreThai BBQ. Between the vibrant energy, outstanding service, and incredible depth of flavor across every single plate, it completely lives up to its reputation. Arranged Marriage Cocktail (5/5): A super fun, balanced drink with a great zing and zest from the ginger and lemon that lightens up the richness of the amaro without feeling overwhelming. Sweet & Sour Fried Chicken (5/5): Ordered the small portion (6 pieces of boneless fried chicken), which served as a perfect crisp starter. The chicken is juicy, crispy, and packed with flavor. It was great either as an extra side of protein or a standalone dish. White Curry with Brisket Burnt-Ends (5/5): While $24 might initially seem a bit steep for curry, it's worth every penny and all the hype. The curry base features a rich coconut flavor paired with a surprisingly comfortable heat. It was loaded with tender and flavorful brisket burnt-ends along with huge cauliflower florets. Smoked Pork Krapao (5/5): super well-balanced. The smoked savoriness of the tender pork pairs with a crispy fried egg, fresh veggies, and the deep umami saltiness of the fish sauce. Logistics Tip: Expect a lively, energetic atmosphere with upbeat music that gives the restaurant a fun club-like vibe. A Friday evening visit for a party of two surprisingly had a quick 30-minute wait, which is easily spent exploring the safe, walkable neighborhood until we got a text notification. Both main entrees include a generous side of rice, making the meal very filling. Parking in the immediate area is somewhat limited, so plan to park a block or two down the road.

    My family and I stopped by Eem for lunch and for a group of five, they actually had a bit of…read moredifficulty accommodating us during the lunch rush on a walk-in. We ended up seating outside on the patio at a table for four with an extra chair. The inside of the restaurant can get pretty loud, so if you're looking for a more quiet dining experience, I would certainly recommend requesting a table outdoors. Between the five of us, we ordered a large order of their BBQ fried rice, a large order of their sweet and sour fried chicken, white curry with brisket burnt ends, and wok fried yu choy. This ended up being plenty of food and we even had leftovers to take home as well. If you need any recommendations from the menu, your server will be more than happy to provide options. Of the dishes we ordered, the one I enjoyed the most was the sweet and sour fried chicken. The boneless chicken thighs were incredibly juicy and the exterior was craggly, crispy, crunchy and well-seasoned. Like good fried chicken, the dish did not taste oily at all. The other dish I really enjoyed was the brisket fried rice. You really can taste the "wok hei" in this dish. There's a smokey, charred flavor in every bite and they're really generous with how much brisket is used in the dish as well. The only critique I had food-wise is I thought the burnt ends in the white curry were a bit dry and a little tough. The cut of brisket was too lean so it didn't have the melt in your mouth texture you typically associate with slow cooked BBQ. That said, my experience as a whole at Eem was otherwise incredible. Service was fantastic, cocktails were creative and well-balanced, and pricing was well in line with expectations. Definitely would stop by again for a meal.

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    Hat Yai

    Hat Yai

    4.3
    (821 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    I haven't been to Southern Thailand, but I have spent enough time in Malaysia and Singapore to…read morejudge roti canai/prata, and the roti and curry here is really excellent. You can watch them frying the roti in front of you, they have a great flavor (they're a bit on the thick side), and the curry is absolutely sublime, with an incredible depth of spices without being hot. I also really enjoyed the freshness and textural blend of the "rice salad," with great cucumbers and herbs, although it was too spicy for my dining companions. I admit I didn't think the fried chicken was anything special--the chicken was moist (even the white meat), but the outside could have been crunchier. But I'm not the biggest expert in fried chicken, nor in pad thai, and both were certainly competent even if not as exceptional. Sticky rice was also cooked perfectly.

    5 star food with excellent service - very welcoming and knows how to upsell lol…read more Food Orderd: 1. Fried Chicken Roti Combo - holy fried chicken crispy, combo comes with 1x leg and 1x thigh cut into two pieces. Curry was delicious and balance, excellent when dipped with the crispy roti or fried chicken. Pickled veggies were a great pairing and sweet and sour added another dimension. 2. Pad Thai - glistening noodles served inside an egg omelet. Very solid pad thai - sweet, sour, salty. Don't forget to add the fresh shrimp, these were cooked perfectly and plump. I recommend the restaurant should take the shrimp tail shell off for us. 3. Thai Basil Lemonade - solid lemonade, NEED more basil flavor. Overall, I'd come here again to eat and try other items as well. I'll give it a 5 star for now but more 4.5.

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