I love that Thai Pod is our neighborhood Thai spot! It's a cute, small spot that I suspect does most of their business in take-out. Despite this, we stopped in on a Friday evening and got a table for two right away. I was worried about the service given some of the reviews but we were served promptly and our food came out in a totally appropriate amount of time. We got the egg rolls as an app which were just okay but the Pad See Ew and the Panang Curry were both excellent. We got the noodles with Tofu and the curry with seafood and there was an abundance of both in each dish. The noodles we got spice level 4 (out of 5) and the curry level 3. We both love spicy foods and these packed a great punch. We may try the level 5 spice the next time we go just to see how it is. Overall, an excellent local Thai spot! read more

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My boyfriend and I stopped in for dinner on a Sunday night. There was no one in the restaurant when we first got there, but there were people picking up to go orders while we dined in. There is street parking available. This area can get busy so it just depends on the time of day when you go here. Almost every time I go for Thai food , I always order seafood green curry Thai spicy. I was surprised on the amount of seafood that I got comparative to other local restaurants. It was interesting because the seafood with shells (clams) were deshelled. No complaints there, but just something to note. The green curry was decent as well as the spice level. It wasn't the best green curry I've had but overall it was good. I also got a glass of merlot with it, which was tasty. My boyfriend got the crab fried rice and his portion was huge. He enjoyed it and we both took our leftovers home. read more

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Best Thai spot I've been to in Oregon! The guy server is awesome and super friendly. Very hospitable. Always gives great recs! I love the pad Thai, drunken noodles and pad see ew ! Def try if you're looking for good Thai food read more

Thai Pod Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The food is really good and the place is charming but the service is spotty. There is one server in particular that just seemed clueless as to what is considered good service and what is inappropriate. There was a table for four next to us and 3 people were seated there. Our server brought us our food and set the platter our food on their table, I watched the 3 girls look up at him surprised as he acted like they weren't even there and was transfering the food from the platter to our table. It was shocking and rude. I think they were short staffed in the kitchen and so the timing of our food being brought out was weird. Appetizers and half our meals while mu poor hubs was waiting another 10 min for his order. It was just odd, but the food was and is always good. read more

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Always on the lookout for a new Thai place to check out, and dropped in to Thai Pod after a recommendation from a friend. Did NOT disappoint! Quiet little place, plenty of seating. Looks like they do way more take out business than dine-in. The service was attentive and pleasant but the food was AMAZING. I have a soft spot for a place that will actually up the spice level when you ask for it. Not only was I impressed with the spice levels, but the flavor of the food was great. Big servings, nice ratios of veggies and meat, and really good chili oil on the table. The server thought it was house made, and I'd believe it. Great flavor, great heat. Will for sure drop back in to this place. Big fan after one visit. read more

Thai Pod Restaurant - Pad Phet - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Pumkin curry with mixed veggies. And cashew nut stir fry. Couldnt find the pumkin and barely any mixed veggies i requested hot for heat level and it was just sweet, lastly portion was small. Same with cashew nut with tofu and veggies portion was ridiculously small and the sauce reminded me of a sweet syrup. I had requested hot but it was so overly sweet i couldnt finish eating it... this is one place to skip. Im sorry but come on do better... i spent $35 for food that i couldnt even finish. And i left feeling hungry.... the lady or owner was trying her best to be at least cordial with me. But as i was asking her questions she was answering me in a dismissive way. Thats the only way i can describe it. She didnt want to look at me. Until i paused waiting for her to pull her gaze away from the till. But im sorry she just seemed very annoyed with my questions. I kind of feel bad. Her son was sitting there. Perhaps ten yrs old .. and obviously he loves his mum... but hello mum get better cooks.. give normal decent potions.. put some love and care into your food. Peace and God bless you and your family. read more

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A pretty standard Thai menu. We got the lunch special sweet n sour pork which was very tasty, tender pork and the portion was big enough to share for 2. We got the lunch special on a weekday (not sure if they do weekends too) for about $13, very reasonable price. Very tasty but w/ the abundant competition of Thai places in the city (about 10 in walking distance from my place) there wasn't enough of a draw for me to come back I think. read more

Delicious food! I usually get take out, but I'd love to dine in. The service has always been great and they're very friendly. Yum!

It was my first time eating at this restaurant and I highly recommend it. The service is phenomenal, our server was attentive and provided us with water whenever we needed it. The place was warm, clean and cozy. The food was delicious and enough that it lasted me to the next day! I had the panang curry and it was the perfect level of spicy and sweet. I would come back again! read more

Thai Pod Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

What an improvement! I used to live in the neighborhood and wasn't that impressed so I used to drive miles to get good Thai food. Tried them again recently and I'm so impressed! They have completely upped their game! After getting my hair done a few doors down, I decided to pick up dinner so that I didn't have to cook in this heat. The Pad Kee Mao was fabulous! It's one of my favorite dishes and I can't believe that I've been searching and driving all over Portland to find a version of this very common dish that's better than I make, and it's right here on NE Broadway! The wide rice noodles are stir fried with onion, peppers, fresh basil and egg. A symphony of flavors plus some heat. After that, I had to come back and try some other dishes. They even have Pad Woon Sen, which not many Thai restaurants have in the menu. It's a stir fry noodle dish made with thin mung bean noodles along with carrots, green onions, cabbage, bell peppers and tomatoes. Another winner! The perfect balance and harmony of textures and flavors. The thin noodles are a refreshing change andthey are gluten free. Their Penang curry (with green beans and some heat) and Mussaman curry (with ground peanuts) are both fabulous. I'm so glad I decided to give Thai Pod another try. Definitely some of the best, most flavorful Thai food in Portland. Casual ambiance inside, bright colorful chairs and tables outside. Fun and festive vibe. Friendly service. Even though I don't live in Grant Park anymore, I'm over there most every day since I still go to the gym and run errands in this neighborhood. After 17 years, old habits hard to break! This is now on my weekly or biweekly rotation for when I don't feel like cooking and want a delicious and satisfying dinner. With leftovers for the next day! read more

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A little hidden away restaurant with really tasty Thai. The staff was really friendly and made sure that I was fully taken care of. TPR , I'll be back the next time that I am able to. read more

Very, very good Thai food. I was introduced to this restaurant years ago by a friend that used to live in the neighborhood. I live out of the area, but every time I'm in town for business, I always find a way to pop in here and grab a meal. Everything I've had off the menu has been phenomenal considering I ate a lot of Thai food from Seattle down to San Diego. The service has been impeccable, and I love the ambience of the little restaurant inside. Plus they have some good specials! read more

If you want phenomenal Thai food go here. Not only it's the food some of the best Thai food I've had, but the staff are always very kind and helpful. read more

Stopped in for a to go order and loved the Pad See Ew! I will definitely be back!! This was the best pad see ew I've had in a really long time!! :) read more

I got this for lunch with a friend one day. It was very good and the portion size was very generous so it ended up turning into two meals. I got pad thai and my friend got pad see ew and like I said both were very good! read more

My girlfriend and I both had pad see ew with chicken for dinner and it was delicious! I can honestly say this is one of the best pad see ew dishes I've ever had. The flavors were amazing. The portion was great for the price, too which is always nice haha we both only got about halfway through and had to take the rest home. It tasted just as great later in the evening as well. The egg rolls were really good too as well as the thai tea. Our server was incredibly nice and charismatic. I wish I had gotten his name, but he was really attentive and kind. The restaurant was really nice as well with plenty of seating. read more

Thai Pod Restaurant - Pad See Ew Egg Rolls Thai Ice Tea - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Food is always spot on with huge portions. Lunch is a solid deal too. Nice people and always prompt on the orders. I come here once a week. read more

Thai Pod Restaurant - Pad See Ew Lunch - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Have always had good Thai there! Specials are always creative especially some of the salmon dishes

The food, location, and prices are all great! Don't love the name. Check out the weekday lunch specials! Hit up the swift lounge afterwards. read more

We went to eat here on a Tuesday night and it was pretty empty. The food has a good price point and we order a couple of dishes and shared family styles. Tried the fried rice, pad see ew, and spring rolls. Everything was delicious! Our waiter was not very nice and set the check down before we asked for it so we didn't try the desert. If this review was for the food only, it would be 5/5. read more

My new go-to lunch spot. Personable service, good food. The salad rolls are fresh, the Kha Soi rich, the Thai Noodle Soup's broth is super delicious, slightly sweet & quite spicy. Reasonably priced lunch specials and not over-crowded, plus healthier than I tend to eat. read more

I have been coming here off and on for the past 3 years. The food is great but the pricing is sketchy at best. In the past, I have been charged a fee for using a credit card, even when I paid cash. And they say that it is the way their system works, nothing they can do about it. Pay up!! Today I bought Seafood Pumpkin Curry (delicious) listed on the menu for $20, and it comes with white rice. But for $3 more you can get brown rice (again it is listed clearly on the menu: Brown Rice $3). So the total should be $23, but the bill was $23.50 for the Curry dish with White Rice (no Brown Rice). When I asked about this, they told me that the reason was that they changed the prices but have not had time to change the menus. And this is not the first time they have done this...."sketchy" at best!! The food is delicious...but this is the Lloyd District and there are many amazing restaurants here. I will not be back to this one, cause I feel cheated when they do this. I love their food, but hate being told one thing on the menu and something else at the cash register. read more

What a great find on Broadway. Nicest person ever greeted me and took my order. Veggie Pad Kee Mao was so delicious- excellent heat sauce to mix in that his aunt makes for the restaurant. Sat outside at ate it while also enjoying a Saint Simon coffee. Definitely recommend! read more

Thai Pod Restaurant - Pad Kee Mao - Veggie - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

They don't de-vein or clean out their shrimp. Overall low quality food for the price you have to pay. read more

Thai Pod Restaurant - Shrimp - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I have been going here since high school which was 8 years ago and not much has changed. Their quality and flavor has stayed the same. This place will always be my favorite Thai restaurant in PDX. Thai tea- 5/5 very good Seafood tum yum- 5/5 delicious came with a lot of seafood Pad see ew- 5/5 Smokey flavor very good we even had it as left overs and still very good Chicken pad Thai- 5/5 always a must here! Service- 5/5 very friendly Total $47 read more

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The food was so quick. We ordered to-go and it was ready within 10 minutes and traveled well. Food was tasty and had large portions. Counter staff were friendly and enjoyable to talk to. Thank you! read more

The best of the best! So lucky to live close by to this gem. Always friendly and good food! I do mostly take out here but have dined in a few times by myself - a relaxing place to unwind and have some delicious food. read more

Order the spicy catfish! AMAZING. Everything was so amazing. 10/10! Our favorite spot.

This is my 2nd time eating at Thai Pod and the food/service was perfect both times. Ate in while we waited for a family member to finish the STP race. All of our food was very flavorful and just the right amount of spice. A lot of Thai places don't make the food spicy enough for my tastes, but the medium spice level here is just right. The person working was super friendly and very helpful with recommendations. We got the Chu Che Catfish to go, which was sooo good (I'm glad I tried something new and got this instead of the usual fried rice I get). Beverage prices are very fair and I enjoyed the Thai Coffee with coconut milk. Can't wait for my next trip to Portland so I can come here again! read more

I got the medium spicy chicken pad see ew with egg rolls and it was so delicious. The food reminded me of my favorite Thai restaurant from back home so it was nice a nice surprise to have found this restaurant. Besides the food, the service was the best I've gotten in my trip to Portland. There was plenty of seating and the I enjoyed the music that was playing. If I ever go back to Portland, I'll definitely go back to Thai Pod ! read more

Thai Pod Restaurant - Pad See Ew Egg Rolls - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I visit Thai Pod regularly for a workday lunch - sometimes takeout, sometimes dine-in. The food is always good - the lunch special is a good portion of food perfect for lunch, plus some leftover for next day lunch! My favorites are the Pad Thai, Pad Kee Mao and I just tried the spicy basil fried rice! Yum! I also have to say I am always greeted with a friendly smile when I arrive and I appreciate the always cheery attitude of the Thai Pod team. read more

You know, for a funny name of a Thai place, the food is relatively decent. Way to go.

Shared salad rolls and pad Thai w/chicken with a friend. Perfect combination and perfect amount for two. Both very flavorful. The owner's nephew was our server and he was super friendly and attentive. Go often and will keep on going! read more

great service, had to go for bit of a drive but the food was so worth it. all of our food felt like it was made with care put into it, all directly from those who cooked it read more

Thai Pod Restaurant - spring rolls, Thai Ice Tea Salad Rolls Crab Puff Tom Kha Soup Pad Thai Pumpkin Curry - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Really good service, super friendly! Love the vibes really cozy and inviting. Food was really good! Super delicious! Really good read more

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Put a to go order in for lunch special and website said 10.50 each meal. Got there and the total price was higher than the website said. Little guy at the counter tells me the prices raised 3 months ago and they haven't updated the website yet. Seriously? read more

Quick, large/spacious seating and affordable lunch options with plenty of tofu/veggie choices. Both times I have gotten potatoes here in my curry, and they tasted a little "off". I also think there's lots of rice and sauce, but not a ton of actual veggies in the dishes and a bit heavy on the onion. Overall tasty but nothing extremely amazing. read more

Very good food. Nice addition to neighborhood. Pad Thai particularly tasty. Soups nicely done. Be sure to indicate preferences on heat. Western palates may not appreciate 'hot' on the Richter scale read more

There's nothing more to say about this place. It's the best in imo all of Oregon and the best I've had outside of Oregon! I live in Beaverton and travel all the way here for good Thai food! The best! Don't change anything. Especially the crab puffs read more

I didn't realize that I have only ever left bad reviews of things. I have to be pretty angry or worked up to bother. But last night I had dinner and was eager to get home and write this review. We all know there are 200 Thai restaurants in Portland, and all of them are good. A few are really good. Thai Pod is hands down the best Thai I have ever had, and that includes the several trips I have made to Thailand. I had dinner there with my friend, who is actually between trips to Thailand, and agreed that it was as good or better than anything else he has ever had. The flavor was just amazing. I am not one for spicy food, so my food tends to be a bit on the bland side elsewhere. But our dishes were powerful in flavor and dynamics. Every bite was delightful and encouraged a compliment. We couldn't help but talk about how good it was. Plus it's a cute little place, great for date night, inexpensive. Again, hands down the best Thai I have ever had. read more