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    Rukdiew Cafe

    4.3 (237 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Asian Fusion, Salad
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Matcha cloud and a Thai tea that's suppose to have a foam
    Wendy S.

    Haven't been here for a year and I feel the eulogy of the food has declined. Pad Thai shrimp was and eggplant was good but the crispy pork belly used to be cut into way smaller pieces and way more crispy. The larb was shockingly fat. I didn't order it with pork belly but it came out look like very fat pork belly and it just didn't suit my taste. The seasoning was just ok as well, not amazing. The drinks were where the real disappointment was. Both drinks we order was suppose to have a thick layer of foam on top but my friend's drink barely had a matcha foam and you can't even see it in my Thai tea because it didn't float at all.

    Pad See Ew
    Stacy W.

    I visited Rukdiew on a Saturday to dine at around 5pm and was immediately seated and greeted. The location was very cute, though offered a more grubby and casual appearance (I do like the cotton candy machine in the front). My partner and I ordered the Pad See Ew and the Pad Thai which were $16 each, along with a Thai tea and cherry blossom lychee drink that were $4 and $5 respectively. The Pad See Ew was good, it had the sweetness that was expected, though I remember being a bit indifferent about the noodles. What blew us out of the park was the flavor from the Pad Thai, we have been to a handful of Thai restaurants in Portland, and none have compared to this one (we wish we got two)! The Thai tea and cherry blossom drinks were good as well, Thai tea to be as expected and the cherry blossom being a sweet floral lychee drink. We loved the Pad Thai so much that we later ordered takeout another Saturday along with some friends. We told them how amazing the flavor was and that it was necessary that they try it, but to our surprise, we were met with dull/flavorless Pad Thai. The juxtaposition in quality from eating in and ordering take out was astonishing, to the point where many of us didn't eat it all. It had no flavor (which was the aspect we were so enchanted by previously), I'm not sure what happened with this order or in the weeks prior, but it has definitely lowered my view on this restaurant. I was excited to have this location be our go-to Pad Thai spot, but the large gap in consistency in quality is something I'm not sure I'd be able to take another chance on. I have very mixed feelings about Rukdiew and am honestly just very confused (I really wanted it to be a consistent success). I may try their Pad Thai again when dining in, but honestly, that last experience brings a great deal of apprehension when ordering again. I am indifferent about recommending Rukdiew due to the lack of all flavor in the takeout order. Though, I have noticed, with a different Thai restaurant, when ordering takeout, we were also met with a lesser quality than when we dined in previously. I chose not to assign fault to the fact that it was a delivery order as both locations are within a 8 minute drive from me and had flaws that weren't time sensitive. Though it makes me wonder, what brings the inconsistency when ordering Thai takeout?

    Pad See Ew
    Keely N.

    If you have a larger party, then make sure to make a reservation ahead of time. The dining experience was elevated by the interior decorations. It was pink themed and I loved the wall of portraits. The cotton candy machine was awesome! It was a great experience to make your own cotton candy after dinner. The staff members were very attentive and the food came out quickly. I ordered the pad see ew and thought that it was too salty for my palate! The Thai iced tea with coconut milk was delicious. And, their cocktails look delicious. My friends ordered the mule and lychee martini! Beautifully decorated. I also thought that the mango sticky rice was delicious, but the coconut cream was too sweet. I also thought that the grain was undercooked.

    Cod pad Thai- too sweet, fish was good though
    Tokii L.

    The ambiance is amazing here and their house made chili oil is delicious. Jumping into the actual noodles- it's lacking. Came here twice and both times the noodles were soggy and overcooked, the sauce is very sweet and not savory at all. Cod with pad thai: The fried cod was super good but the noodles paired with the peanut sauce eh super overkill. Pad see ew: Both times noodles were very soggy and broken. Sauce overly sugary. Beef cuts were also super chewy. I think I like this place for drinks and mini appetizers but not sure if I'll come back for the food. Service was good they check in on you here and there.

    Khoa soi broth.

    Just spent $19 on khao soi takeout. I have usually brought this amount of food home with me as leftovers. I was given 5 tiny pieces of shrimp after paying $3 more for this protein selection, and there is barely enough soup broth to make this a proper soup; it's more accurately wet-ish flavored noodles. Prices are going up everywhere but this just feels beyond. Sadly will stop recommending this place and definitely won't be back. And, yes, I did call and politely let them know- the lady told me she'd 'pass it on.'

    Yellow Curry
    Devin R.

    This place is very cute and pink and finally were able to stop by after having passed by so many times. Our meal unfortunately was pretty mediocre. The pad kee mao with pork belly was alright but a lot of the pork belly was way over cooked. The salad rolls also had maybe a half of a shrimp in them but the peanut sauce was perfect. The yellow curry was too watery and the potatoes were undercooked. We really wanted to like this place but sadly didn't enjoy it very much.

    Endorphin
    Jade M.

    Eating here always makes me feel like it's my birthday, regardless of the time of day or year. The decor is so festive and cheery and it makes me happy :) The food is also delicious too. There are many great options to choose from! Only reason I dock a star is for service. The staff seems friendly in general, but they tend to also rush through things and get impatient. They dropped the check way too early in the meal, and it wasn't accurate because we ordered more things that we hadn't received yet, stuff like that. Hope this is something that can be improved!

    Adorbs!
    Aubrie R.

    This is a 10 out of 5 stars! My favorite Thai in PDX so far. Period. The ambiance and decor is beyond cute, the servers are super nice, the food came out SO fast, the cocktails were on point, and the food was BOMB! Standouts were the crab rangoon with the curry-esque flavor, the Cherry Blossom martini which was a pink lychee DELIGHT, a killer red curry, and an incredibly delish sticky rice with mango! Cannot wait to return! Oh, and a parking lot! Score!

    Pad Thai with soft shell crab
    Vic A.

    We love going here on our visits to Portland! We especially loved their yin ta fo, which is no longer on there menu so please bring it back! Their decor is so cute! Not the traditional Thai vibe you are accustom to. The service is the best as they ensure you don't leave without their cotton candy machine experience. The parking is limited and tiny along the main busy street. Bathroom is clean.

    Pumpkin Curry
    Monica B.

    We stopped into Rukdiew Cafe for the first time during Portland Wing Week and we had a great time! The featured Crispy Larb Wings had the perfect crunch with bold, tangy flavor -- definitely a fun twist on traditional wings. For our mains, I had the Pumpkin Curry which was delightful. My husband ordered the Panang Curry, also excellent. The decor deserves a mention too -- fluffy white lights, playful hanging ornaments, and a cozy, festive vibe that made the space feel like you've arrived at a party. And then... we spotted the make-your-own cotton candy machine in the corner. Such a fun surprise! Neither of us had done that before, and it was a sweet, lighthearted way to end the night. We'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu.

    Pad See Ew
    Molly W.

    Love the decor and vibe in here! We waited a bit longer than I would have liked to order, but overalll the service was good. The workers were really nice! They have a free cotton candy machine in the corner you can use yourself, which was a fun treat on our way out. We had the tofu fresh rolls with peanut sauce which I would definitely get again. I ordered the pad see ew with pork belly and while I loooved the noodles but thought the pork belly was a bit overdone. If it was more tender I do think the meal could have been 5 stars. I would go back and recommend to anyone looking for Thai in the area! Also the endorphin drink was sooo good (like juice!!)

    Theresa A.

    This place is the cutest Thai restaurant around! The decor is fun and whimsy. I ordered the trout with fried rice and it was delicious. The fish was cooked well. The rice was seasoned nicely. The cocktail had a beautiful presentation and nailed it on taste. Service was quick and attentive. Parking can be tricky as it is small but plenty of street parking around.

    Larb Salad and  Green Curry
    Saira B.

    What a stunning little space! Went there for lunch right when they opened so it wasn't very crowded. The food was phenomenal and reasonably priced. We started the meal off with some fried Tofu. It came with a sweet sauce, I myself like a bit of heat so asked if they had anything and they so kindly made me one which was perfect! Then followed that with a Larb Salad, well seasoned and everything tasted super fresh. The green curry was last, we got it with vegetables and while they weren't the 'traditional' veggies you'd expect they all worked well in the dish. They sadly didnt have their famous free to use cotton candy machine up and running, but I know I'lll be back again to try it out!

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    We did take out and all of the food was fresh and tasted wonderful. We will definitely be back!

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