Craving Thai after a full day of appointments and running errands, I stopped at Thai Avenue on the way home based on a Yelp search and reviews. This is definitely a hole in the wall, but don't let that stop you. Depending on when you arrive, you may be the only one sitting in the dining room, again, don't worry. The food is legit. Fresh, flavorful and plentiful. Ordered Pad Kee Mao, my go-to, and it arrived quickly. The dish is very veggie forward so if you prefer more protein, spend a few extra dollars and order extra protein. The reason for 4 stars and not five is for two reasons. The veggies - onion and green peppers, cabbage - are diced, not cut in strips as is traditional. This may sound minor, but shape affects texture and makes it challenging to eat along with the noodles. Dicing is typically for fried rice or chicken and cashew type dishes, not long noodle dishes. And the peppers are green, not red, which have a much better flavor. Although I was the only one eating my meal there, people were coming and going picking up take-out orders. From the conversations, it was obvious many were regulars. Parking was a bit sketchy - there is a strip parking area right past the restaurant - and thankfully on this late night, while I was alone, there weren't any tents otherwise I would probably have passed. Service is super friendly. read more

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Stumbled upon this Thai restaurant and decided to give it a try. It's a cute little hole in the wall. Upon arrival the server was pleasant, the service was quick, and the food was amazing! Packed full of flavors and the ingredients tasted fresh. I had the Pad See Ew and my spouse had Tomkha Soup. Both dishes were great!! read more

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We landed here on a slow night so the vibes were all about us and the staff LOL but they were so accommodating and brought out a few sauces so we could customize our various levels of spice! We ordered 3 common dishes and they were above average and enough for leftovers. Absolute comfort food and a fun vibe on a random strip of Powell Blvd. TYSM. read more

Probably should try more things here but I am stuck on their Khao Soi- I have had it like 4 times and every time it is so deeply comforting and delicious. Pickled mustard greens, fresh yummy veggies, crunchy noodles and unreal broth! When the craving comes I cannot resist. I have had the salad rolls they are good too, served with warm peanut plum sauce. The owner is wonderful, warm and kind and the restaurant itself is spacious with thoughtful decor, there is also plenty of outdoor seating and parking. They are happy to do any modifications on dishes for any preferences or sensitivities too. Can't wait to try more items and so happy to have such a sweet neighborhood spot! Thank you! read more

Thai Avenue - Khao Soi with Tofu! AMAZING! - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Food is good. Charged $3 for shrimp which is fine but no notice until bill received. Staff helpful. Ambiance AWFUL. Spotlights glaring. In scary part of town after dark. Do not expect to return. They do a great take out business apparently. read more

Thai Avenue - Stir fry vegetables with shrimp - delicious. - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We've lived a few blocks from this place for a while and have seen it gone thru many incarnations so we were skeptical when it became a Thai place but I'm so glad we finally got over our skepticism and gave it a shot! The environment inside is cozy yet open with plenty of seating. They have a bar inside which is just delightful. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The food came quick enough and was paced well with the drinks and appetizers. We had the egg rolls, the Khao Pad, and the Yellow Curry and were very happy with all of our dishes. It's a pretty standard Thai menu but the Khao Pad was a unique dish to me and I thoroughly loved it! It's a beautiful take on fried rice with big bits of freshly cooked veg. My partner really liked his Yellow Curry. The warm dish and the spice were perfect on a cold evening. Give this place a shot. The outside may not look like much, especially if you've seen it as the former businesses there but it's definitely our choice for Thai from now on! read more

Thai Avenue - Khao Pad - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

As soon as I saw the chef, I knew I was going to have a good authentic Thai food. I ordered the most basic chicken fried rice. I asked for no spiciness at all. When I got it, I could not eat it because I was so spicy. I could tell though that it is very delicious. I got a new one, and I was correct. It was one of the best chicken fried rice I've had in a long time. He didn't give less quantity, and was as friendly as the first time. Even though he was behind and stressed out the smile never left his face. He is generous with napkins and silverware. read more

The restaurant was able to modify the menu to suit my palate because I'm vegan. We had great customer service and the staff were really friendly. read more

Thai Avenue - Tom Kha and Pad Ka Prow - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The food here is excellent and the staff is helpful and friendly. I always judge a Thai place by their Pad Thai and Pad Kee Mao. Both are excellent with great textures. My husband had one of the more regional dishes and enjoyed it as well. They were in NW Portland for 10 years and moved to this location. Location on Powell isn't the most inviting, but the food and staff are definitely worth a visit. This is my go-to now for Thai food. They also have beer, wine and liquor. Try it! read more

Love this place, really good food & service. Clean establishment & healthy food cooked perfectly with generous portions. Tasty tropical fruit juices that can be made into a delicious cocktail...or two. read more

Stopped here today for the first time. The food here is amazing and there is lots of it. I'm not a knowledgeable connoisseur of Thai foods, but I've had a lot of different Pad Thai dishes over the years. I have to say that this was one of the best I've ever had. Lyn had a plate of Pad Cashew Nut which she loved. We also had some appetizers: Pot stickers, coconut prawns, and cream cheese wontons which were all terrific. The food is first class, as is the presentation and the very friendly service. Prices are very reasonable. We will definitely be coming back here. Right now I cannot think of another Thai restaurant in the Portland area as good as this one. read more

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first review! i will try to be as thorough as possible. this is a brand new thai restaurant located on powell, previous owner of khao soy thai in the pearl! the authentic flavors certainly transferred over to this location (as well as their signature khao soy dish) we ordered a feast for 5ish people, but i didnt quite get to snap a photo of it all.. please keep in mind that some of these dishes (like the skewers) were somewhat of a bulk order, so it doesn't accurately depict the amount you would get with just a single order. the place used to be a sports bar with pool tables, and they have done a lovely job with revamping the space! much of the decor as well as the wooden tables were made by the owners themselves. love the creativity, especially with their accent wall that features traditional thai plates which are very hard to find! while there are many thai restaurants in this area, i would highly recommend giving this place a try! some of the top highlights for our group were the pork skewers/moo ping (best eaten with sticky rice), pad grapao, and all of the noodle dishes! if you're someone who likes herbs and spice, the nam tok moo is a really great option as well (also goes good with sticky rice lol) price wise, very reasonable considering the generous portions. service, also delightful - no complaints. read more

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Ordered Chicken pad see ew for lunch. No napkin or utensils. Did not taste like chicken pad see ew at all. No sweet/savory soy sauce taste like I expected. One of the worst Thai food I've ever had. read more

Thai Avenue - Chicken pad see ew. Ended up just eating the broccoli. - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Tried the tom kha, which was very good. The khao soi was also good. Next time will try some of the curries.

Really disappointing. Asked for extra peanut sauce and forgot to check on Pickup. Added a Extra veggies , just thrown on without sauce, really not ok Green curry was way too salty when i called to let them know they argued with me, WTF read more

My new favorite Thai restaurant! So good!! Definitely try the Khao Pad Kra Prow - Chili Garlic Fried Rice or the Pad Kra Poo. read more

We stumbled on this place on a whim and was a little skeptical at first since there was nobody inside, but the food came out pretty good! The value of this place is great since the portion sizes are ginormous. The server was attentive and very patient with our group as we tried to figure out what to eat. In the end, a great experience and I would come back for the crab fried rice. read more

Nice neighborhood Thai restaurant that seems pretty new. everything I had was really good. The people there were really nice and took care of us and the food came out really quick too just really awesome! We had pad Thai yellow curry chicken vegetable stir fry chicken satay and egg rolls. read more

it may be my fault for ordering later in the evening, but i wanted something better than fast food, so i opted to get food here. the chicken was so rubbery/ grisly. i've never seen chicken satay kabob style, but it could have been the butt end of their chicken stash i suppose. i spend $10.50 and an extra $5 for a large side of peanut sauce that tasted like soy sauce mixed with peanut butter. won't be coming here again. read more

Thai Avenue - Chicken Satay - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

What a lovely spot ! Very cute decor, great for lunch or dinner. They have a full liquor and beer/wine selection. Very reasonable prices, and the food. The food is great. Fresh, crisp veggies. The server was very friendly, it felt like being in someone's home. That's why I say "lovely". Great vibe. Great food. read more

Thai Avenue - Cashew chicken ! - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

excellent neighborhood Thai food! really calm dining area on a quiet stretch of Powell. the service is always prompt and super friendly. I often do take out but dining in is always a great option. plus they still offer lunch specials! read more

I really wanted to love this place. Folks are super nice but just didn't love the food.

Ordered three dishes family style and everyone enjoyed each one. Would definitely go back. Great flavor and fresh ingredients. The yellow curry was really good. Fast service and friendly staff! We will definitely be back soon! read more

I ordered the Khao Soi. It was too salty, too Sweet, and too thick. I might be able to salvage the leftovers by adding some sodium free chicken broth and a souring agent, like, tamarind... but it should have been better for $16. read more

Got takeout. Love the clear tofu soup. So warm and comforting - especially when you're sick! Great pad see yew too.

Our new favorite Thai place! This business is newer and I really want it to stick around. Their food is delicious and authentic. The veggies are always fresh and al dente, their medium spice has the perfect amount of kick, and their meat is perfectly cooked. We've ordered take out and eaten in-house, and every time the service is quick and friendly, and the food comes out steaming hot. Recommend! read more

Everything I've eaten here is better than your average Thai restaurant in Portland. All the soy sauce they use is gluten-free, which is reassuring for those who have celiac. The dining room is spacious and comfortable. It's a family run operation, so they take great pride in it and everyone is super friendly. read more

Friendly and prompt service. Pad se ew and the special noodle dish were so flavorful and delicious. Left satisfied.

We were happy with the friendly staff and the takeout we got was very tasty and had the right about of spice (red curry and pad see ew). We will be back for takeout for sure! read more

Thai Avenue is an undiscovered treasure! The food was delicious and plentiful. - Couldn't have been better. Don't miss this delightful find! we found it in April and can't stop going back! The staff are helpful in every way and a pleasure to be with. Amazingly family friendly. I would rated 100% Dash five star read more

super tasty Thai food, so glad to have a good place in the area! I got the green curry, the third spice level. Loved the flavor, high-quality ingredients, and friendly staff. read more

Suuuper nice owner. We ALL need to get our Thai food from her and her family. Such good food. Now we just need to clean up the parking areas (hint hint City of Portland!) read more

We got Pad Kee Mao and Cashew Nut both were delicious. We've been here a couple of times and it's been great each time! The server was attentive and the food came out fast! read more

Had lunch here with my brother today. The good was good, the staff was friendly and the space was clean and inviting. I liked it a lot and plan to come back! read more

Went with two friends this past Friday evening. We had a wonderful, relaxed experience. The appetizers, (try the coconut shrimp, for example!) and menu choices were varied and delicious. The vegetables were ample, fresh and crisp and the tofu I chose with my entree was the best I've had in Portland. My friends were impressed too, and we all had plenty to take home because the portions are generous. The service was efficient and friendly and the prices were very reasonable. We intend to return often! read more

The food was very good and there was amazing service. The place was spacious too. The menu had a lot of options as well.

This is great new place the food is very good and the people are very nice. Give them a try. They are a nice addition to the neighborhood.

We had an outstanding experience on our first visit. The food was great and the service even better. Look for the "TA" sign, as the signage doesn't clearly show that this is a restaurant. Strongly recommended for good, affordable Thai food. read more

Can't recommend this place enough!!!! Really delicious food, amazing staff, and great space for dining in or takeout. Such a great new neighborhood spot!!! Will definitely be back :) read more

This is a great place for Thai food! Friendly service, excellent assortment, and unique sauces with each dish. This is the place!