Rare is the restaurant that makes one dish so well that you don't ever allow yourself to experience the remainder of the menu. Such is my experience with the Green Curry at Paadee. It is, in a word, perfect. I can only imagine what their other offerings taste like, but I myself may never know because the Green Curry is just that good. Add in excellent and attentive service and a very Portlandesque atmosphere and Paadee is a definite winner. Easily one of the best Thai restaurants in the city. If I were to pick one thing to gripe about it's that it's so good that sometimes seating isn't available, but good for them. Get it to go instead if that happens. read more

Upon entering you see the wood feels like were in SE Asia? Ceiling lamps feels like bamboo. I see a dish being carried to a table the waitress smiling carrying the plate with ease. We are greeting letting us know to come to the front of the counter to order although the sign says Please wait to be seated. A little confusion but with smiles, so we are happy. They are moving chairs... sit here..or here. A stack of menus by the point of sale...but you know this place is good by the smells, laughter and the smiles, the vibe...you want to be here everything is moving smooth. The person same person that guided us with the menu also delivered one of the dishes. We order some Thai ice teas, Pad see ew and Tom kha gai. The noodles fat wide on the Pad see ew. Some veggies huge bomb shrimp cooked perfectly, everything cooked spot on. The soup cream coconut flavors a little steamy on the cool day in Portland. Great tasting. They stop by to drop off the food and come by later delivering spices and checking on us. A bustling place. I see an egg plant dish.. must try that... the crowd is upscale... the food some of Portland's finest. read more

Disclaimer: This may not have been their best day, so I'm rating this as 3/5. Food: Kamon Gui Chai (3/5) (Pan-Fried Chinese Chive Cakes) I expected something closer to Korean green onion pancakes (pajeon). Instead, these were more like lightly fried dumplings. Savory and a bit salty with a chewy texture. My wife really enjoyed them, but they weren't quite for me. Pineapple Juice - $4 (2/5) (would not get again) Good flavor, but mostly ice and not worth the price. Gai Grop Sam Yan (2/5) A Thai-style sweet and sour chicken dish, similar to a more sour version of General Tso's chicken. I added Chinese broccoli for $3 to bring in more vegetables, which helped balance the meal. The sauce was flavorful and the rice was soft and fluffy, but the chicken was tough and stringy. I definitely needed a toothpick after. Ambiance: Busy and lively, with mostly tables for two and four. It felt like a casual neighborhood spot rather than a quiet sit-down restaurant. The dining area is compact, and there was a lot of activity and noise from both the kitchen and other diners. Good place for a quick meal, not a long relaxed dinner. Service: Good overall. The staff stayed friendly even though it was busy. Orders came out in a reasonable time, and they were patient when we had questions about the menu. Efficient and helpful. read more

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Flavor (4/5): We were craving crab fried rice and this was one of the only place that did it, and they do it well! The pad thai was a bit dry with the chicken. The pad see ew noodles were a hit, we ordered 2 to share family style. Instagram Worthy (4/5): Restaurant is cute but small! They have back room seating too. Service (3/5): Went to go put my name on a waitlist but the host was always going back and forth and didn't get to me until I stood there for 10 minutes just to put me on a waitlist. I wish they had a tablet for you to put yourself on the waitlist. Takeaways: Decent Thai spot, not sure if it's worth a wait. Parking near the restaurant is super hard to find. read more

Paadee - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We got lucky with no wait on a wet Sunday night, arriving around 7ish. Kanom Gui Chai - This was a new and different twist on the pan-fried Chinese chive cakes I'm used to. Texture-wise, they nailed the crunch on the exterior, but the dough itself lacked flavor--which explains the heavy reliance on sauce. Unfortunately for me, the sauce was too saucy, too sweet, and too sticky. I much prefer the traditional version that isn't drenched, with more filling and flavor built into the dough. If you love sauce soaking into a blander base, though, this might be right up your alley. Red crab fried rice and pork belly fried rice - Both were quite delish and solid choices. Tamarind fried chicken - Hands down the most edible and delicious item. A must-try. Flank steak salad - Unfortunately, the least edible dish. The dressing was inconsistent, leaving parts of the salad overly salty. Overall - the staff was attentive, and I can see why this spot is a neighborhood favorite. Just be warned: parking is tough! read more

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While traveling in Portland a story of this restaurant popped up on my feed and I knew I had to try it. Best decision ever! It's an unassuming place with both indoor and outdoor seating, casual. Upon entry you are offered a menu to order. Seating is self seating and a bottle of water is provided to each table. I went during the lunch hour and ordered the Tamarind glazed wings set (papaya salad, boiled egg, sticky rice and broth). The best tasting meal through my entire start. Everything was delicious, even the boiled egg and I don't even like soft boiled eggs. I wanted to try their Kanom Gui Chai, but they were sold out. The staff here were friendly and quick. Two people working indoor and outdoor with the cooks keeping the food coming. I would definitely return to Portland just to eat here again. read more

Paadee - Tamarind Sauce Glazed Wings Som Tum Set - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The best thai food I've had in a long time. Believe the awards they have posted on the wall. Our group came here on a whim for a late dinner on our last night in Portland and I'm So glad we did. We ordered Jub Chai (pork belly and vegetables stew), black cod curry, duck laab, tom kha gai soup, and pad see ew. Everything was delicious. But if I had to pick one dish, their jub chai was to die for! Servers are super friendly and attentive if when they were super busy. We arrived at 9pm the place was still crowded. When I come back to Portland this will definitely one of my first stops. read more

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We ordered takeout. Food was tasty. Portions were small. Looks like a happenin' place!

I love this place even if I was somewhat critical of the dishes I photographed from my last visit. My two favorite items are tempura asparagus with shrimp, a salad, and Gai Grop Sam Yan, adding green beans. I could have these two dishes together every day. read more

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I tried Paadee and had a pretty solid experience overall. I started with the muu ping, which was so good -- flavorful, juicy, and the perfect appetizer before the main dish. Definitely a highlight for me. For my entrée, I ordered the chicken pad see ew. It had good flavor but I did notice some of the noodles were a bit mushy. There were also hints of pepper that I didn't really enjoy, which threw it off a little for me. The ambience was great, I loved the vibes. Service was good, the staff was friendly, and there wasn't a long wait, which I appreciated. Overall, still a good experience and I'd be open to coming back to try other dishes. read more

Paadee - Muu Ping - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Paadee is delicious. Nice space with a good vibe, excellent service, and really good menu/specials. Paadee is far superior to the average Thai spot we are all used to with identical pad Thai and curry etc. for that reason alone it's worth going to and the 5 star rating! They have some excellent items you won't normally see as well, so highly recommended to just try stuff, it's all good! read more

Paadee - Pork skewer app special - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Everything was incredible! From the drinks, to the apps and entrees. The pork and lime soup was divine!

Nah man you gotta be joking me First off: service was fantastic. Friendly, fast, big fan of the staff. They're carrying the team. Secondly: the vibes inside are incredible. Nice lighting with bottles of water at the table. Quirky decorations and tasteful furniture from floor to ceiling. Love it, would bring a date here if I wasn't so terribly alone. Or at least I would if it weren't for the food. Because the food is a problem I had the Pad Kee Mao and the noodles were overcooked which is wild for dining table service. Onion pieces were cut like logs and the overall size of the dish was so small I felt like I needed a second meal. So I got one. Pork Belly Fried Rice was also a mess Bland, barely seasoned, dry meat, and again a weak portion size. Why are we skimping on rice noodles and rice? Each dish was $17 and I'm just not seeing the money on the plate. I guess we're paying off the table lamp. I know I sound mean but this is some of the worst Thai food I've ever had and I almost didn't notice because of how enchanting the staff was. But if you served this to me blindfolded I'd rank it 2 stars at best. If the staff wants I can send some recipes I found on Youtube that would push this to an easy 4 stars. Can show you how to cook it and everything I'd highly recommend Thai Peacock instead or for something less conventional either Eem or Khao Moo Dang read more

Paadee - Pad Kee Mao - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Stellar lunch deal. Visited with a friend for lunch and wanted one of everything on the menu but settled for the noodle lunch. I love that there was so much variety. The flavors were so good. The noodles were perfect. The pork belly was very crispy. The papaya salad was such a winner. The broth was good but not my fav. Service was excellent. You order at the front then pick a seat for lunch. The decor is very fun and it's clean inside. read more

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Nice atmosphere and food! Will definitely come again and order the chive cakes and pad Thai! Both were really good. Also ordered the fried squash and shrimp which was delicious. Papaya salad, duck laab (surprisingly really spicy), and pork belly fried rice were average and would try something else instead. For drink, ordered the "somebody I Yuzu know" which was pretty good too! read more

Paadee - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The portions were small, there were no beef options, and the food was okay, Surprised it was busy, the experience didn't live up to the hype I wouldn't return. Service was okay. read more

Some things were super tasty, some things were good but not spectacular like the other restaurants run by this chef. Still very good, service was decent. I thought a lot of food could use more spice. It was also pretty hot inside. I can say the wings were delicious and very filling. read more

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Picked up an order of their chicken wings to go. I got the half tamarind and have dry spice mix with a side of red and green chili oil. I would skip the red, but the green chili oil is very unique and zesty. Loved it !! Next time I will just opt for a pure dry spice mixed order as the tamarind glaze used on the wings were good But Whoever made them was really heavy handed in adding the fish sauce. Also, when you get the half and half wing order, it's not really separated, so I couldn't really purely enjoy just the dry spiced wings as the sauce also got on them . All in all will definitely be back . Definitely probably the best thing I've eaten in Portland while visiting .Cool spot and close to millennium records and a cool movie theater . Definitely great little place/area for date night . read more

My new favorite Thai spot in Portland. Entire dinner was 36$ for 2 people. Very affordable prices and still high quality food. Super cute restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. They don't take reservations here but my mom and I walked in on a Sunday night around 7pm and were seated right away. We got the Pad See Ew and the green curry-both amazing. Everything on the menu looked delicious. For sure want to come back here and try more things. The service is great and the food came very fast. Also would probably be a good takeout spot. Overall I loved this place and will definitely be back. read more

Paadee - Pad See Ew and green curry with shrimp - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Five-star experience on a three-star budget. We had intended to meet as a larger group here, and were lucky to not need a reservation at 6:30pm. Paadee does not book reservations in advance, and only does on-the-day reservations for groups of six or more, as an FYI. The team was very helpful for us, and immdiately got us a good table in the more private and hidden back room. The server back there was fun, funny, and had good recommendations. Their fashion/fit was also unreal, so great work! Almost as soon as we sat, drinks were ordered, and the fantastical array of cocktails made their way to us fast. We all LOVED the special frozen blended drink with the flamingo, and boy did we order a few of those. It took us a while to order food, mostly because we were catching up, but there was a good variety of different types of Thai, which was great for me as someone who has to avoid rice. I went with the papaya salad and egg noodle dish mains. We ate slowly and happily, spending almost three hours here with no issues from the staff (sometimes in Portland you can be asked to leave after 90 minutes). The restaurant was nicely designed, and there is ample patio space to dine when the weather is nice, too. The bathrooms were clean, too. Parking can be a challenge in this area, but, might as well bike or walk to enjoy some more bars before or after. read more

Wow! Everyone must try their food. I had a khao Soi. Never had I been transported to the tantalizing flavor bomb! I dream about this place and will make every effort to enjoy it again. My friend got pad Thai and it was her favorite as well. Be prepared to wait but the staff and ambience is perfect. read more

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3.5/5 but will round up to a 4 star Cute interior! Loved the silver water cups. It was quirky to use books as the bill holder. Not sure if there is a story behind that but it would've been more fitting to do a Thai book or something instead I got an Agatha Christie book. Food was pretty good! We started off with the Issan style papaya salad which was super strong flavor but too salty in my opinion and not enough spice for my liking. We also got the laab flavor chicken wings which were good but not enough flavor in my opinion. For main dish, I got the khao soi which I loved! Except the chicken breast for protein was very dry and I couldn't eat it. My husband got the duck curry which had great flavor! I realized now that there didn't seem to have an option to adjust spiciness in any of the dishes. Overall, I enjoyed my meal. read more

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Came here for my birthday. Had isaan style papaya salad, their chicken wing combo, and pork belly fried rice. I really, really loved their pork belly fried rice. It came with a side of their chili sauce and I just poured that thing all over it. Outdoor seating for the dogs was great :) read more

Paadee - Som Tum Pla Rah (Issan Style) - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

What a fantastic experience! Paadee was a beautiful restaurant with amazing food. We started with their papaya salad that tasted so fresh and vibrant as contrasted by their delicious calamari special which was hearty and the batter seasoned well. We filled out stomachs on the main meal of black cod curry and a vegetable stir fry. Everything was spiced perfectly and the staff was friendly and helpful with ordering from their many cocktails. I cant wait to go back and try more, but that black cod will be hard to beat. read more

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One of the best Thai places I've had in Portland, and there's a lot of Thai options! For a party of two there was a bit of a wait on Saturday night but that was expected. We were seated outside which was a nice set up, and it didn't feel too cold in a chillier day. Service was pretty quick and nice! We loved our drinks, my friend got a mocktail with the cutest peacock decor and the Thai tea I had was great and not too sweet. The pork skewers were super juicy and melt in your mouth, the sauce on the side had the perfect kick. The tempura salad with shrimp was warm and so flavorful. For our mains, the pad kee mao with chicken + vegan massaman curry was really good too! FYI the latter is quite soupy rather a thicker curry, which wasnt really our preference but still tasty. I would ask for individual ramekins next time to eat the massaman curry in a group setting since it was hard to eat in our tiny plates. Price was great for the quality of food! read more

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If you're in Portland and craving some top-notch Thai cuisine, this restaurant is a must-visit. Their curry is an exquisite amalgamation of rich, creamy coconut milk and aromatic spices, while the noodles are cooked to perfection with a gratifying al dente texture. The fresh vegetables and succulent meat add layers of texture and taste, making each bite a new escapade. The decor is quirky and charming, adding a unique touch to the dining experience. From the eclectic details to the inviting ambiance, the atmosphere is both memorable and enjoyable. Be prepared, though--the restaurant is small and quite popular, so you might need to be patient to procure a table. There's nowhere to sit or stand while you wait except outside the restaurant. And watch out for the hostess--she's just as piquant as the food and might lose her temper if you're in the way. read more

I haven't been into dine so I can't leave a full review, I do order delivery from Paadee at least once a month though and it is always so consistent & so good! I only really order one item as it's very filling when served with rice, gai grop sam yan - crispy fish sauce chicken chunks is basically what it is. It's served with rice and green onions, the recently allowed the option to add green beans and with the green bean addition it's a well rounded meal. I do on occasion order the mango and sticky rice or another dessert to go with my dinner, but for the most part the chicken is a must. Im not ashamed to admit I've ordered this two days in a row read more

Paadee - Gai Grop Sam Yan - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I first visited Paadee ~5 years ago on a trip to Portland (I don't live in Portland) and became obsessed with their Pad See Ew. Best Par See Ew I've ever had. For the past 5 years I've ordered Pad See Ew every time I visited, about once a year. Today I decided to try the Khao Soi, because I love this dish at other restaurants. Paadee's Khao Soi is hands down the best version of this dish I've ever had. Highly recommend it to anyone, just be aware it's slightly spicy. I love spicy Khao Soi so not a problem for me. We showed up at 5pm and were seated right away. This place gets busy, so get there early! Very friendly and prompt service. Highly recommend! read more

Paadee - Khao Soi - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I've dined here twice. Both times, the food has been delicious. I love the diverse items on their menu. Everything looks appealing! I tried the black cod curry last night. The cod had all the bones in it. It was a little scary to eat and also probably not an appetizing look to be picking all the bones out of my curry. I feel like, especially in a curry, the fish should be deboned. Service last night was lacking as well. The hostess was a little spaced out, and our server disappeared after taking our orders. We sat for quite a while before anyone checked on us. Overall, I'd give the restaurant 5 stars for my first visit and 3 for my second. 4 stars in hopes that last night was a fluke. read more

My girlfriends and I were visiting Portland from out of town and decided to check out Paadee. We walked in and placed our name for a table and was told the wait would be about an hour. We patiently outside and after about 45 min watched people who had placed their names after us be seated while we continued to wait. We checked in with the hostess a few times to see where we were on the list and kept being told we were the 3rd party all while watching many people who acaucasiafter us be seated. After an hour and a half, we checked in with the hostess again and we're told we're next but she couldn't tell us approximately how long that will be. I hate bringing race into my reviews, but everyone being seated who arrived after us were of Caucasian descent and we were obviously not. It felt like there was some racism occurring here. We got so fed up, that we left and called Tusk and they were able to seat us right away after hearing about our story with Paadee. What a different experience Tusk's host and waited staff left us. Please check out Tusk if you are in Portland. The food and service were exceptional! read more

Wow! Let me say it again, wow! First off, the service is great. Everyone is extremely friendly and looks like they love what they do. The inside is really cute and looks very clean. We tried multiple dishes including the calamari, curry, pork belly, and a few others. It tasted amazing! Its our new favorite restaurant! We found street parking pretty easily, so parking doesn't seem to be an issue. Cannot wait to go again! read more

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Highly recommended place so I decided to stop by for dinner! I loved my drink "Ken Lee". I would recommend if you like sweet drinks & a lychee lover. We got the wings, both flavors to try, and I personally liked the tamarind glaze over the dry spice rub! Lastly I got the prawn pad see ew which was good, but it wasn't anything special. My boyfriend got the chicken pad thai which he said was too peanut-y for him because it lacked other flavors. read more

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really sweet space, i love the abundance of ambience lighting and cozy atmosphere. came with a group of friends at around 7pm on a sunday, bit of a wait but we didn't mind. right off the bat, our server was really cool and friendly. i got the waterfall cocktail to start, which was sweet and cucumbery. garnished nicely as well and was a refreshing start to my meal. i ordered pad see ew with tofu, which was a lot smaller than i anticipated for its price point. it was perfectly sauced and broccoli was tender though. we wanted to order appetizers as well but portions seemed kind of small (peered over at neighboring tables). appreciated that a majority of the menu is gluten free and accommodating to a vast majority of diets. was a pleasant dining experience! read more

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love how knowledgeable the staff is about which dishes are celiac-safe vs merely gf. unfortunately, by the time i factored out the unsafe dishes and the meat ones, there was only 1 entree i could have (vegan curry) and no appetizers. they're not obligated to cater to my specific demographic, and i had a very nice time here, but i'm not sure how much i need prioritize returning. i liked the vegan curry but i think i could go to a lot of thai restaurants with comparable curries. was pretty excited about the ingredients and decoration in my cocktail though, others seemed to really love their dishes, and staff was nice read more

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The service was fantastic, the vibe was cute, we sat outside and enjoyed the sun and weather. The food was incredible I had the Pad Kee Mao, my husband had the Pad Thai and the smoked chicken satay. Everything was fantastic. Will absolutely be back. Thai ice tea is the best in the city btw. A must get. Thank you for having us! read more

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Very accommodating. Sat us down close to closing. Drinks were great highly recommend calamari and pad see ew. Crispy chicken was too hard for my taste though read more

Came here after a colleague suggested where we'd go for dinner. I was in town for work. It was a rainy cold evening and we waited for about 40mins for 4 people on a Thursday dinner. When we were sat down, we ordered right away and food came relatively fast. Our server was attentive and guided us first timers on most ordered dishes. Absolutely delighted to have tried this spot and look forward to visiting them again in Portland! read more

This Thai place was recommended to me by several people. It's got good vibes and the staff is friendly. There could be a wait. The menu is a little different than a traditional Thai place. It's got some interesting choices. We couldn't decide, so we did the chef's menu. It might have had a different name, but essentially we got a few different dishes in a set. There was a noodle dish and rice dish, along with a few other items. All of the items were tasty and complex. It was a perfect amount for the three of us. Overall, we were happy with the meal. I would consider this a little more upscale Thai food in quality and price. read more

Paadee - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Food was 5 stars, service was about 3.5, although the appetizers came out in a lightening speed. Our serve was nice but seemed a bit overwhelmed and agitated in the beginning probably because they were so busy. We ordered the tamarind wings and chive cakes for appetizers and they came out within 5 minutes so very impressive on that. The wings were an umami explosion in the mouth so we had to order another one! The ambiance was very casual and quite loud so I had to speak pretty loudly to order our food. Every dish was tasty and packed with flavor but I particularly liked the steak salad and crab fried rice. I crab fried rice was very, very fragrant not like anywhere else I've had it before. The steak salad had a good combo of sweet, spicy, savory and umami flavor from the fish sauce. The papaya salad was ok, but I've had better. Eggplant was pretty average as well. The pork jowl was very tender and the dipping sauce was delicious. There are a couple of things to be aware of though. Once you sit down, you only have your table for 90 mins and it's street parking only so very busy on the weekends. It looks like they have a kids menu for lunch only so I want to come back again to see how those are since I have a 4.5 year old. read more

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maybe i'm easy to please, but this place is insane. the food is unbelievably good. i've tried something new each time i've been here and am blown away every time. the ambiance is also incredibly relaxing and so comforting. the service is also amazing! every interaction with a staff member is pleasant and leaves me smiling. i cannot recommend this place enough. read more