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    Thai MLK

    4.7 (37 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken pad see ew!
    Angel P.

    This is such a delicious Thai food cart! It's a small little cart that's tucked on MLK. It's near my boyfriend's place & we love to order her food! The owner is super sweet & she is definitely a hard worker. She works alone a lot of the times! You can tell she makes her food with love. My favorite dish is the chicken pad see ew . I haven't yet expanded my dishes too much with her menu but I plan to try some others. My boyfriend's favorite is the basil fried rice. I've been trying to spread the word to my friends to bring in some more business!

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    Jed W.

    We got to Portland late and wanted some Thai food. A quick search found that we were relatively close to Thai MLK so we ordered takeout and got there to see its basically a slightly larger version of a food truck. However, the food was absolutely stellar. We got the wings, shrimp and crab Rangoon appetizers which were all delicious. The pad see ew and pad Thai were both great and even traveled well which is unusual for noodles. The pineapple curry and yellow curry were delicious with just the right amount of spice. The eggplant was fabulous, one of the best dishes, and the mixed veggies were great too. All in all a top notch meal from an unassuming place. Would go back in a heartbeat!

    Delicious Pad See Ew!
    Ashlyn M.

    Yum!!! First time trying Thai MLK and was extremely pleased. I ordered the Pad See Ew and it was delicious. The flavor is perfect, noodles aren't sticky or dry and veggies are the perfect mix of soft and crunchy. The woman that took my order over the phone and gave me my food when I paid was very friendly attentive- made sure I got utensils and napkins with my order. I loved that the service was quick and efficient. AMAZING food for a great price, highly recommend!

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    Great authentic Thai food. Quick service and lots of food at reasonable price. Many choices. Vegetarian friendly

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    Wowwww this place is GOOD! Chicken wings with fried thai basil leaves knock the socks of any other in town. Epic spot. Can't wait for more!

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    To be honest, maybe the best Thai food I've ever had! Reasonable price, excellent service, and the person who runs it is really sweet.

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    I've gotten take out from Thai MLK twice and everything is delicious. Their chicken larb is the best I've ever had. So good!!!

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    Give this place a try, you should. The curry is delicious, fresh ingredients, the price is right. Highly recommend

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    4.4
    (1.7k reviews)
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    Our family had a Pacific-Northwest trip and this was our favorite Thai meal…read more We had a 11:15 am reservation for Saturday and we shared the following: 1) Sweet and sour fried chicken, small 2) Roasted mushroom fried rice, regular 3) White curry with brisket burnt ends 4) Red curry with roasted vegetables 5) Massamam curry with smoked lamb shoulder The Thai iced tea is refreshing but the mango nectar can be skipped. It is not an in-house, concocted drink. Our favorite entree was the roasted mushroom fried rice. It has that complex charred aroma which is achieved by stir-frying over extreme heat with the wok. Our next favorite item is the sweet and sour fried chicken. A small order was plenty for us to share. It is sticky, sweet, and tangy with just the right touch of spice.

    Easily one of the absolute best culinary experiences in Portland, offering a fun and unique take on…read moreThai BBQ. Between the vibrant energy, outstanding service, and incredible depth of flavor across every single plate, it completely lives up to its reputation. Arranged Marriage Cocktail (5/5): A super fun, balanced drink with a great zing and zest from the ginger and lemon that lightens up the richness of the amaro without feeling overwhelming. Sweet & Sour Fried Chicken (5/5): Ordered the small portion (6 pieces of boneless fried chicken), which served as a perfect crisp starter. The chicken is juicy, crispy, and packed with flavor. It was great either as an extra side of protein or a standalone dish. White Curry with Brisket Burnt-Ends (5/5): While $24 might initially seem a bit steep for curry, it's worth every penny and all the hype. The curry base features a rich coconut flavor paired with a surprisingly comfortable heat. It was loaded with tender and flavorful brisket burnt-ends along with huge cauliflower florets. Smoked Pork Krapao (5/5): super well-balanced. The smoked savoriness of the tender pork pairs with a crispy fried egg, fresh veggies, and the deep umami saltiness of the fish sauce. Logistics Tip: Expect a lively, energetic atmosphere with upbeat music that gives the restaurant a fun club-like vibe. A Friday evening visit for a party of two surprisingly had a quick 30-minute wait, which is easily spent exploring the safe, walkable neighborhood until we got a text notification. Both main entrees include a generous side of rice, making the meal very filling. Parking in the immediate area is somewhat limited, so plan to park a block or two down the road.

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    Hat Yai

    4.3
    (821 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    I haven't been to Southern Thailand, but I have spent enough time in Malaysia and Singapore to…read morejudge roti canai/prata, and the roti and curry here is really excellent. You can watch them frying the roti in front of you, they have a great flavor (they're a bit on the thick side), and the curry is absolutely sublime, with an incredible depth of spices without being hot. I also really enjoyed the freshness and textural blend of the "rice salad," with great cucumbers and herbs, although it was too spicy for my dining companions. I admit I didn't think the fried chicken was anything special--the chicken was moist (even the white meat), but the outside could have been crunchier. But I'm not the biggest expert in fried chicken, nor in pad thai, and both were certainly competent even if not as exceptional. Sticky rice was also cooked perfectly.

    5 star food with excellent service - very welcoming and knows how to upsell lol…read more Food Orderd: 1. Fried Chicken Roti Combo - holy fried chicken crispy, combo comes with 1x leg and 1x thigh cut into two pieces. Curry was delicious and balance, excellent when dipped with the crispy roti or fried chicken. Pickled veggies were a great pairing and sweet and sour added another dimension. 2. Pad Thai - glistening noodles served inside an egg omelet. Very solid pad thai - sweet, sour, salty. Don't forget to add the fresh shrimp, these were cooked perfectly and plump. I recommend the restaurant should take the shrimp tail shell off for us. 3. Thai Basil Lemonade - solid lemonade, NEED more basil flavor. Overall, I'd come here again to eat and try other items as well. I'll give it a 5 star for now but more 4.5.

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