Southern BBQ meets Thai food - who would have thought this would be a winning combo!…read more Enjoyed dinner here while visiting from out of town. Thai is my favorite food and it's hard for me to find a place truly deserving of 5 stars. But Eem deserves all 5. We were given a complimentary Field Greens Salad that was a misorder from a different table. It was delicious - fresh and tangy. We ordered family style to try different dishes. My favorite was the White Curry with Brisket Burnt-ends. The brisket melted in your mouth, and blended well with the white curry. The Sweet and Sour Fried Chicken was incredible. Crispy outside, tender on the inside, and amazing flavor. My only qualm is the pieces are on the larger side, but they don't provide a knife. But that didn't stop me! The Thai tea was lightly sweetened, and came with cute umbrellas. I am still thinking about this meal 4 days later, and looking forward to coming again when I'm in Portland next. The demand for this place is great! We got there for an early dinner at 4 PM, with little to no wait. But by 5 PM the wait was over an hour long, so plan accordingly! Inside space was clean, well decorated, and table spaced nicely so you didn't feel too crammed next to other parties.

Eem absolutely lived up to the hype! So many people recommended it, and while we hadn't originally…read moreplanned to go, I'm so glad we made it happen. We weren't sure we'd get a table, but arriving around 5 p.m. worked out perfectly--we snagged a patio table for three and enjoyed the beautiful weather. We ordered a salad, the white curry with burnt ends, mushroom fried rice, and sweet-and-sour chicken, and everything was amazing! The cocktails and mocktails were delicious, too, and came in such fun, playful glasses that made the experience even more memorable. This was such a fun dinner and a spot I'd highly recommend. The surrounding neighborhood is also really cute, with places to grab ice cream or another treat afterward. Definitely worth making room for on your Portland itinerary!

The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Everything we ordered was flavorful, fresh, and…read morewell balanced, with just the right amount of spice. Definitely a great spot for Thai food, especially if you want something a little more creative than the usual Thai restaurant. Would happily come back!

Came here for lunch for my husband's birthday. Very relaxing environment, quick service, super…read moretasty food, and reasonable prices. They also had an extensive menu and lots of creative drink options. Definitely enjoyed our experience. Will return.

Love this place but it is not cheap....plan to spend about 20-25 for lunch and more for dinner but…read morethe food is absolutely scrumptious here....no matter what you order. Chicken with gravy and flaky bread is absolutely awesome and most people try it but the brisket curry is also amazing here So flavorful so unique u will love it

The best thing was the fried roti and the curry sauce. Yes, the fried chicken was good with Thai…read moreseasoning in the breading, but the curry stole the show for me. We got the chicken for 4, along with a seasonal chicken rice dish that was just okay for the 4 of us.

Nong's is my go-to destination restaurant in Portland, Oregon. Specifically, the location at 609…read moreSE Ankeny St. that feels as comfortable and unpretentious as your favorite broken-in pair of shoes! Their namesake Khao Man Gai is unmatched anywhere else. I've tried many places in Seattle that come close, but there's something about Nong's that spells P-E-R-F-E-C-T-I-O-N to me. A bonus is their free self-serve tea dispenser. It's such a simple, but nice and generous touch that I like to translate as "thank you" to their customers for supporting their small, quality, family business. Nong's-- try it! It's simple, healthy, delicious, and nourishing comfort food.

I'd say skip. The portions are small, the chicken is dry, but I do say that the wrapping is…read moreefficient and eco-friendly! The broth and sauce was probably the best part for me. Chicken bits were not it. Staff was cool. Inside was interesting.

This place is amazing. I've been here a couple times now and have not been disappointed by the…read moreflavor, and service. The noodles were always so fresh and clean tasting. I had the roast pork and the roast duck dish and both times the meat were cooked to perfection.

Wasn't necessarily craving for noodles tonight in this cold October here in Portland. But walking…read moreby this place, I looked at the menu at the door, I spotted the chef making fresh noodle. Made me come it. I interviewed the server for recommendations. I picked the one with duck and added crispy pork. It was sweet lightly sour sauce combined with the roasted duck made it very delicious. The noodle tasted very clean and very fresh. Very right combo. Highly recommended

You immediately feel welcomed when walking in! There were a few parties when my group and I…read morearrived, but we didn't need to wait for a table. We found parking just fine in the back lot & walked a short distance to the establishment. They have a variety of drinks, such as a pink thai tea. I didn't try it, but hopefully next time! They also have soy beef & soy chicken (a win for me)!! I love the several vegan options! The service is great & the food doesn't take long to come out. Definitely one of the best thai establishments I have eaten at! I will definitely be back!

As far as takeout Thai places, this one is one of my faves in town. Their food is always tasty, the…read moreportions are generous, and the people who work here are always kind and welcoming. One of these days I'll have to dine in instead getting food to go, since the ambiance feels pretty pleasant in here.

Easily the best Thai BBQ I've had! Each part of the meal pairs perfectly well with each other and…read moreis packed with immense flavor. Khao Moo Dang Pi-Set (5/5): Upgrading to the Pi-Set is worth the extra $3, which comes with all the standard options plus extra eggs, juicy dumplings, tender yu choy, and a side of bone broth. The five-spice pork is super tender and tastes very similar to char siu. The pork belly had a great crunch and was perfectly salty, which contrasted well with the sweet Chinese sausage. The dumplings are really juicy and justify the upgrade on its own, in addition to complementing the side of bone broth. Everything ties together when coated in their signature Khao Moo Dang sauce, which rounds out the rich meats with the perfect amount of sweetness. Logistics Tip: Takeout packaging holds up well, keeping the crispy pork belly from getting soggy on the ride home while ensuring the broth stays piping hot. Upgrading to the Pi-Set version further improves an already generous meal into an expansive dish that can easily satisfy a huge appetite.

Been here twice on my past two trips to Portland …read more. The food is pretty darn good -- and pricing is also pretty fair for what it is. However, -2 stars for the last time I was there .. I was with my brother, and he had tipped them well. It was later in the evening and people were hawking our table .. and we weren't aware it was "bus" your town table, felt the need to give up our table quickly and we were already on the street and a male waiter literally ran after us to let us know where we could put our dishes? .. Ok, bro, I get it but was that necessary? Why do you guys want to be tipped 25% and when someone makes a mistake, you run after them to tell them to bus their own table? Wasn't that MORE effort than just doing it yourself and saving your PAYING customers from embarassment? Not sure if I would come back and dine-in again .. Pretty turned off and taken aback. Take-out is definitely on the table but please give your paying customers a break and some empathy.

I always forget about and then wonder why I don't come back here more often. Tucked right next to…read moreCheese & Crack, it's a cute spot with cozy interiors and great drinks. The mango sticky rice (when they have it) is so soo good, please bring this fan favorite back ;) My partner at the time ordered the crispy pork belly over rice with an egg on top, I took a bite and honestly, I was jealous of his plate the entire meal! Everything was flavorful, comforting, and beautifully well done. Felt like an upscale Thai restaurant. Definitely overdue for a return visit.

This is my 2nd time eating at Paadee, and overall I had a much better experience…read more Service was quick and pleasant. We ordered the Kanom Gui Chai (chive rice cakes). This was my fave. The texture was perfectly chewy, and there was so much robust chive flavor. It was bursting with stir-fried chives. There was a crispy Thai chili crunch on top that gave a nice contrast to the mochi texture of the rice cake. The simple sour soy sauce on top had a nice umami flavor to round it out. 9/10 I ordered the special, which was a grilled chicken thigh, sticky rice, lettuce wraps, and a sauce. You roll it all up together and enjoy. The chicken had great flavor and was tender. The skin was nice and crispy. Eaten all together, the flavors came together nicely. The sauce didn't leave me impressed and was more chopped herbs than sauce. I wish the lettuce leaves were bigger because most were too small for me to put anything inside. Overall, I enjoyed this dish, but it wasn't anything I would find myself ordering again. 5.5/10 My dining partner ordered a classic pad thai. He thought it was "pretty decent, 7.5/10". I think there are plenty of other Thai restaurants in the city that offer better value and flavor, so for that reason it gets 3/5 stars.

We remembered Thai Peacock as good. Several years and one approaching curtain time later, we…read moredecided to see whether memory had been seasoning the evidence. The friendly staff promptly showed us to our table. A QR code stood in for the menu, an arrangement I tolerate rather than celebrate. One quick request produced printed menus and restored diplomatic relations. We began with shrimp salad rolls, which arrived remarkably quickly, with crisp, fresh vegetables. The accompanying peanut sauce was flavorful without being thick or ponderous. Frankly, the only thing preventing me from drinking it was a lingering respect for table manners. My spouse ordered the Egg Noodle & Basil Stir-Fry, generously loaded with shrimp. I chose the House Thai Peacock Curry with tofu. Its combination of Panang curry and peanut sauce was rich and intriguing, with just enough spice to keep each bite interesting without turning dinner into a test of character. The food arrived quickly, our server remained friendly, and the lively atmosphere made Thai Peacock an excellent choice before a show at Portland Center Stage. The restaurant we remembered fondly is now firmly back on our list. Thai Peacock earned an encore.

How do I know about this restaurant?…read more For a very brief period of time, I decided to DoorDash... on a bicycle. It was very brief, due to the fact that Portland's hills are... well, I'm in a good shape, but I won't be in the Tour De France. A side benefit is that I learned where a lot of good food in Portland resides: Thai Peacock and Little Peacock made up a fair amount of my orders. How much do I like Thai? So much that I learned to make it myself, and I make a better than average Pad See Ew/Kee Mao... So when it came time for a lunch break, well, I couldn't wait to order from Thai Peacock. I got the Pad Ka Phrao (there was not an option for super hot / Thai hot... my one complaint about their system... more on that in a minute)... and started walking. It was easy to pick up, well labeled, and hot when I arrived. The reusable bowl (for the paper bag crowd who are taking notes.. this is Portland ya know)... was full of delicious meat and vegetables. The rice was packed separately, along with the single serving of added sriracha. The serving was more than generous, and good in its preparation. There are some caveats here: Thai Peacock does not make their dishes in the same way that many other Thai restaurants do... they do it with minimal ingredients, hoping you'll add on vegetables. It gets annoying when you're looking at ordering pad se ew, and you might otherwise get a similar dish for $7-$10 cheaper. The lack of an ability to add additional heat is also unwelcome. However, I understand that each Thai restaurant has its own way of making a specific dish. The generous portions make the bare bones dish a good value, if not the best representation of the dish I've had. This would be 5* for a group meal (no shortage of options, and consistent service), and 4* based on comparison to other Thai dishes at similar price points I've had. 5* here based on what most people would likely say. An extremely reliable restaurant with tasty food and generous portions deserves it.

Chu chee trout Mom, special witches Peng and Curry with lightly battered trout…read more Pad Lee mow with pork belly and somtum ( papaya salad) Still have cotton candy machine

A solid spot in ThaI-town PDX…read more Pinky cute vibe inside that offers free cotton candy as a treat. We have always had takeout ~ ready quick, tasty fresh flavors, utensils offered, and smiley thank you for the patrons. Great for the neighborhood.