Tucked away on cully rd between the airport and everywhere else is Khao Niew. We went for the Khao…read morePiek Sen - a noodle broth dish - but sadly they were out of the handmade noodles. They were able to let us replace it with the glass noodles used in the sukiyaki noodle soup but it really wasn't the same. The soup was good but could use a little more punch. The second dish was the Lao fish cakes which were good and something that I don't often find at Thai/Laotian spots here in Portland. The sticky rice that came with the fish cakes were a little dry and didn't taste very fresh but perhaps reasonable bc we did get there towards the end of service. Would love to come back earlier in the day and try more dishes!

Finally got to try Khao Niew and it was exactly what we needed for dinner. The restaurant is tucked…read morein a triangle block on cully with parking in the back and a nice outdoor seating area for when the weather is warmer. Indoor seating area accommodates small and large groups. We were greeted warmly once we entered. Pick your items and order at the counter when you are ready. We chose the fish sauce wings, nam khao crispy rice, beef jerkey with papaya salad and a side of sticky rice. Everything was fresh and so yummy. Be mindful that spice level is Thai style and might be spicier than you are used too. We ended up buying some beef jerkey bags to go it was so delicious.

I'm upset with myself for not trying this place sooner. Night and day compared to the other Thai…read morein the Portland Metro. Currys are great, noodles always perfect. Their vegetables though are absolutely amazing. You can tell they don't skimp on their veggie order and it shows. I guess I got accustomed to the bland Sysco veggies most places use, but this place obviously cares. Great clean place even though we order takeout. Always quick and with a smile. Since we found this place a month ago, I would think we have come back 6 times

Took my 2 disabled family members to dinner tonight. It is located in a strip mall and there's…read moreplenty of parking. The interior has 2 levels so we were seated at a table on the main floor. My mother ordered a vegan pad woon sen and salad rolls. My spouse had tempura shrimp and tempura calamari. I ordered the mixed seafood Pad Ka Pao. My dish was very good. Hitting the sweet, sour, salty, savory sauce over expertly cooked vegetables. The calamari in my dish and in the tempura were overcooked and rubbery, but the tempura batter on both the shrimp and calamari were shatteringly crisp. The salad rolls were great. Unfortunately, the bar was unable to serve my spouse the cocktail she wanted due to lack of ingredients. This seemed unusual since we were seated early evening with no other customers. I couldn't get the tap beer of my choice as their tap was broken. The service was OK and he did follow up with us during dinner. The decor was average but the water spots on the ceiling tiles were a little off putting. I do plan to return as there were many dishes on the menu that I really want to try. Still cost less than $100 for 3 with drinks and tip.

I get the salt and pepper wings every time!! It's consistently crispy and the sauce it comes with…read morehas a kick. The rice could be better but that's not a deal breaker. I do wish they were more transparent with their pricing. The menu on the cart has prices for vegetable ($14), chicken, beef or tofu ($16), and shrimp ($19). Most recent visit I called in to place a to-go order and asked for a side of lao sausage. I was charged $17 for the lao sausage but didn't think much of it until I got home and opened the box and found that there were only two lao sausages in the container - for $17!? I looked on DoorDash and it showed $16.5 for two pieces of lao sausage with steam rice, steamed veggie, and side jeow som. The person that took my order over the phone did ask if I wanted rice with my side of lao sausage and I said no but if you're gonna charge $17 at least include the steamed veggie and side jeow som?? I reached out for clarification and they said he had pushed the wrong button and informed me that their side of lao sausage is $10 and sticky rice was $6 (not sure why they had to add in the price of the sticky rice as I only questioned the lao sausage and they did charge me $6 for the sticky rice). They went on to say that "it's always cheaper when ordered as a meal, but I'll go ahead and refund you the $7" like they were doing me a favor when I was the one that was overcharged.. Also not sure if I believe that he pushed the wrong button because my partner recognized the guy and said that he has been at the cart for awhile and should not be making those kinds of mistakes..

Great spot for some delicious Lao & Thai food. I had an opportunity during my visit to Portland,…read moreOR work trip to stop by Lao & Thai Kitchen and yes it is as good as its reviews show. I ordered a few dishes so that I can sample everything & it was worth it. The spicy papaya salad was boom. Definitely come back in then near future when I am in town.

Soft shell crab was $ 28 dollars and worth it. Came with what counted to be 3-4 crabs. Taste was…read morespot on. Also got the sweet wings but added spice. Crab was better than wings but both were good. It is located in a food pod with a clean bathroom and nice seating area both inside and outside options. Dog friendly.

Solid 4 star food cart! Wish our portions reflected what they advertise on IG and whatnot but at…read moreleast the salt n'pepper flavors were on point. The food cart seating area is super cool with reimagined furniture with a semi-tropical vibe inside. There are even a few shopping stalls that you can peruse while waiting for your food. Back to the food. We ordered the salt n pepper squid and soft shell crab. Both tasty, just the right enough of seasoning- would have been more worth the price if the portions were a bit bigger. If in this area again, which I'm sure we will be, we'll most likely come back to give them another try and hopefully up these golden stars!

We found Kelly Thai and Lao by their food truck off of Powell and 174th st. I read a review that…read morementioned that they had the best Thai in the neighborhood and they were right!! First of all, the prices are fair. Our bill was $53 for 3 main entries, and two appetizers. The food was extremely fresh and we were given a choice of hotness on a scale from 1-5, which is always a good sign when ordering Thai. I loved the green curry, which had many vegetables and protein. No complaints at all! I am so happy that this place is so close to my home, I have a feeling we will regularly be visiting. Not to mention, service was friendly. Many people showed up to order after me, so I hope that they are getting the business they deserve! Try it! My only regret is that I didn't take pictures!

I at here on a super hot day and was happy to see it (along with a lot of the other food carts) was…read moreopen. The person who took my order was really nice. He gave me a buzzer so I didn't have to wait outside for my food to be ready. I ordered mild pad thai and pot stickers. The potstickers were fried (not steamed) and were served with a sweet chili sauce. They were very good. The pad Thai portion was so big (love that!) and the flavor was good! The only reason I took a star off is because even ordering their most mild it was still fairly spicy. Just be warned. But I'd definitely come back!

One of the best ways to rate a restaurant is to ask yourself when you're done will you ever go…read moreback? I would give them a 3.5 if I could. The service was great, very friendly and engaging, the food came out fast, and a few of the dishes were decent. Not sure what the meatballs were. Plenty of seating inside and outside, but here are some of the things that weren't great. First, they've let the outside go there were empty food boxes at the front door, used kegs, and propane tanks scattered outside as well. They had at least 15 taps for beer, but they were out. Maybe they were giving up on tap beer so the only options were in cans.

Amazing Lao restaurant - from the decor to the vibe to the delicious food! We were greeted as soon…read moreas we walked in, and given great suggestions. We ordered the fish sauce wings, jerkey with papaya salad and crispy rice nam khao. Everything was fresh and tasty. We also purchased some packages of beef jerkey for the road after noticing other customers coming in just for that. So good!

I got the salad rolls with peanut sauce and the curry soup. Both were very flavorful and filling…read more The lady working the cart was super friendly. I will be back to try some of the other items that looked good like the curry puffs and pork belly with greens.

Food and appetizers soooo good must try. The chef is kind and helpful . Papaya salad is delicious…read moreif you like Lao food. here is recommend.

This somTum place is in downtown PSU area. The inside dining room is comfy, clean, and bright…read more Outside pet friendly is small but cozy. Our pup enjoyed the private area. Nan, our server was very nice and kind to open the outside section for our pup. She gave good recommendations on food and accommodated our preference. Thank you! We ordered Tum Tard, which is a combination of corn spicy salad and salted eggs, and all side dishes. Kor Moo yang, grilled pork shoulder with tamarind sauce, Moo Ping, Tub warn, pork liver with spicy sauce, and Tom Zab, spicy soup with pork ribs. All were delicious!! And we had some leftover for dinner. lol They also have a boba tea downstairs called "boba cat tea" which we will definitely try it next time.

Very cute decor with North Eastern Thai style cuisine. Open late night which is perfect for late…read morenight craving. We ordered Pa kao noi $39. I enjoy Tom zap pork ribs. Very tasty clear broth soup. I also really enjoy crying tiger paired with papaya salad & rice noodle & sticky rice. Our waitress is attentive & gives great recommendation for our first time visit here. Overall, if you love Thai Northeastern style cusine. Please give SomTum a shot. Will not disappoint you :)

This restaurant has great customer service and the food is fabulous! Would absolutely come back…read moreagain.

this is our late night after a night of dancing and drinking spot because of their late night…read morehours! the food always hits and its kinda fun to see the strangers you were dancing with 10 minutes ago walk in and eat with you!