I went here with some friends late at night to get their reduced prices on Sunday. We were quickly seated and had our drinks brought over. We decided on the food and quickly received that within 10 minutes of ordering. I'm a very picky eater and was concerned about liking the menu. I ordered Chicken Skewers, Thai Sticky Rice Ball and the Sticky Rice. They were all very good and I really enjoyed the Chicken Skewers. I tried a bit of my friends order of Quail Egg, Beef Skewer and some of the Thai Iced Tea (presume that was the name). They played a wide variety of music on the speakers from Queen to Rihanna. The lighting was just right but I would have preferred it to have been a tad bit brighter. I also felt like I was definitly close to the people behind me. Hard to push my chair out to leave or even get in. Once seated though I felt nice and comfy. Would definitly come back in again. Boda exceeded my expectations for the evening! read more

Basically the long and the short of it is, Boda is delicious and the atmosphere is relaxed and classy. One of my favorite regular places to eat in Portland. However, I rarely go anymore because every time I do I get glutened. They list that they are gluten free and what that basically means is the items on your plate will not have added gluten. For those of us with an actual sensitivity this means bubcus. The wait staff are not varied in there approach . Sometimes I know I will be safe and others the staff can be quick and have said to me "yes yes its gluten free, it says so, don't have to tell the chef" which is not helpful and means its time to go or risk being sick for days. If you have no allergy's I am sure you will love Boda as I once did. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in portland. I love all their offerings, the atmosphere, and their staff. A place I take out of towners to show off Portlands cuisine. read more

Beautifully made food that defies American Thai fare (for example, their Pad Thai is wrapped in a thin egg omelet). They are amazingly consistent. No reservations and no takeout so you may have to wait during primetime. Late Sunday nights are cheaper yeah but go on a night where it's full menu and you can hang out for a bit. read more

We had one of the best dining experience here tonight that we have had in Portland!! The service and staff is top notch - the drinks were strong but not overpowering - the food.... well let's just say it's the moth watering -you won't leave hungry but you will leave wanting to come back soon!!- perfect amount of spice and taste!- highly recommend -you won't be disappointed! !! read more

(Don't tell anyone I cheated on my long-time lover, The Green Elephant! But sometimes a girl's gotta see what other fish are in the sea...) Went on a double-date here on a Saturday night and had a great time. Got there around 6:30 and there were still a few tables left so no wait, but by the time we left (~9pm) there was a big wait so I'm guessing this is a late-night favorite. Hostess and waitress were friendly, albeit a little spacey (we told our waitress we didn't want dessert, so she gave us dessert menus; when she wanted to refill our water glasses she would awkwardly stand at the head of the table and point to someone's glass for you to hand to her...?). There weren't tons of vegetarian options but I love pad Thai so I had no problems ordering that for my main. It was the most unique pad Thai I've ever had! Instead of noodles with pieces of egg chopped up in it, the noodles and tofu came wrapped inside a full egg omelet. It was probably one of the best pad Thai's I've eaten (and I've eaten a lot). Very, very good. I would tell you about what my dates ordered but I have no memory of it because I was too busy stuffing my face (I'm very elegant). I do know they liked it, though. We ended up ordering dessert anyway but I would recommend skipping it...probably the smallest chocolate mousse I've ever seen, even more so since we asked the waitress what would be good to split. Make a circle with your index finger and thumb. Now halve the size. There you have it, that is the size of Boda's chocolate mousse. They have designated parking spots right next door in the alley if you prefer not parallel parking on a shady side street where bar-goers will vomit in front of your vehicle as a welcome back present (oops). read more

The gf wanted to try this place for dinner for our anniversary out of town. They have their own parking lot which was very convenient. The wait was for about 20 to 30 minutes. I guess this place is really popular due to our wait time. Food: We started off with the apple salad. The apple salad was really good, but the only thing I wished they balance the flavor out with is more red apple slices rather than green. Having more green apple slices made it too tart for my taste. Then we had the Scallop wrapped in bacon skewers. This was my favorite appetizer. The scallops were really fresh and juicy. Can't go wrong with seafood in Maine. The scallops still come in second compared to Fisherman's Grill, but still amazing. The next dish was my least favorite the Steamed assorted vegetables. It comes with steamed cauliflower, squash, carrots, and etc. It comes with a large piece of pork rind and a chili type of paste. Our final dish is the Beef Panaeng which is the same as Beef rendang. The sauce can use a little work in the consistency department and be a little bit more thicker. Overall, the meal was enjoyable but a few of the dishes can use some improvements. The two alcohol we ordered were really strong but not in a good way. I like stronger cocktails but I felt like the other ingredients were faint and barely there. If you put a cocktail on a menu that list certain ingredients or says it taste a certain way, it should taste like that or else it's misleading. The cocktail might as well just be straight up vodka or whiskey. Decor: This restaurant has a very intimate and romantic feel to it. The lights are dimly lit and the close space allows the customers to be close to each other. The noise level is at a good level to carry out conversation without having to worry about people overhearing your conversations. Both the restaurant and the bathroom is very clean. Service: The waiter was very friendly and attentive. They brought all the food out in a timely manner. My water was always filled and I didn't have to ask for it. Final thoughts: I would go back if I was ever in the area. I would like to try some of their other tapas. read more

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Such unreal Thai food. So savory and delicious! The pad Thai is particularly amazing.

Okay, so this isn't your traditional Thai takeout joint. For starters, it's staffed by a bunch of hipsters... no escaping them in Portand I guess. The interior is comfortable. The tables and seating are made of hewn wood. There are high ceilings and romantic lighting. The staff are friendly without being obtrusive. 5 stars. It's open late. They make amazing food. They make amazing drinks, including French-pressed coffee. I've now been three times: 1st: Crispy quail. Pork stuffed jalapeños. Mussels with sticky rice. Rare tuna salad. Tom Collins with Thai Basil. 2nd: Beef Panang. Tom Collins with Thai Basil. 3rd (late night): Steamed Veggies with eggplant relish. Pad Thai. TCWTB. My drink review is a bit skewed, because I've only tried one thing from the menu. It's their fault though. If I got something else it may not be as good as the TCWTB. I gave it an acronym. Yeah, it's that good. Get the steamed vegetables. They're relatively inexpensive. Good and good for you. Ours were served with an eggplant relish which was spicy enough to make me sweat, which means if you're a spice wuss get only 1 or 2 stars. The crispy quail was a memorable dish. It was served at a scalding temperature and the texture was so satisfying! The "chili dipping sauce" it was paired with tasted suspiciously like straight sriracha. So again, if you're a spice wuss, be judicious with your dipping. The mussels with sticky rice were of this world. Preparing mussels with a Thai flavor profile has long been in my playbook, but adding the sticky rice to sop up the delicious juice... that's what I'm talking about! If you're not feeling shellfish and don't want to share, the entrees are pretty darn good. The beef panang was electric! Every bite an explosion of flavor. It was a bit small of a serving for me, which is perhaps more a reflection of my gluttonous nature than of substandard portion size at Boda. The pad Thai is as good as any I've ever had...anywhere. One thing I appreciated was the simple presentation. Boda definitely fancies itself a fine dining experience, but with a common dish like pad Thai they didn't feel the need to gussy it up with ridiculous presentation, they just let the flavors speak for themselves. read more

Absolutely delicious! We came based on the recommendation of others who had been here and thoroughly enjoyed their meal. Everything, from service, to drinks, to the food served to the price was amazing!! They have a selection of tapas, entrees and starters and i wanted to try one of each, but we will definitely be back and work our way through the menu. The fusion of the food, the fresh flavors, the texture, everything you could ever critique in a food blog was spot on, Boda does Thai Fusion well! read more

What a great experience! My spouse & I were on date nite and that saying, we don't get out much anymore. After reading the reviews below and the fact that I wanted some gluten free options we decided to try Boda. I was a little afraid it was going to be another hipster scenario but it was most definitely not a flash in the pan. It was all everyone says and more. We walked in to a 25 min wait on a Sunday early eve. Not too bad but we decided to sit at the bar which was available now (babysitter minutes were ticking!). We squeezed in and it was a good decision. We were taken good care of by the bartender - the Thai Basil Tom Collins was deliciously rich in basil and goodness. My spouse had the Pepperell Pilsner from Banded Horn and was very pleased. Then on to the food - yes to the quail eggs (one reviewer was right - don't turn them, they are so fresh and creamy as is), yes to the pork belly skewers, the asparagus wrapped in bacon skewers (both porky & yummy, asp perfectly firm), yes to the Thai sticky rice ball (so chewy and salty in all the right ways, and yes, sticky goodness). We had the Crispy Squid in a chili sauce - the batter was light, the sauce a perfect ratio so that the tender squid just had a bit on each one until you reached the bottom of the pile. Ma Hor which was should be described as meat-candy; a little mixed meat concoction with peanuts atop a slice of pineapple in one bite. And the Thai wings - with a sweet/sour deep flavored sticky finger-lickin' coating. I finished off with a nice bitter Negroni recommended by the attentive bartender. All the plates came out as ready, little by little, which was perfect for talking, drinking, snacking. And of course, when you are ordering with no abandon the price adds up but for all the snacking & drinking, the price was certainly acceptable. I highly recommend Boda. We will certainly be going back, if not for more of the skewers & small plates but also for the intriguing entrees. Thank you for a great nite! read more

I would highly recommend Boda. We were greeted at the door by Matt who was also our server and was excellent. It was late night so we just ordered a ton of little dishes to share. Beef skewers were delightful with the lemongrass flavor, quail eggs were amazing with the soy sauce and green onions, bacon wrapped asparagus was perfect and not greasy at all, the crispy squid tossed in a sweet chili sauce was so good I couldn't stop eating them, and sticky rice basket. We loved everything!! Finished with a refreshing basil Tom Collins. read more

I went here last night with my mom and sister. The food is great and the presentation is really nice. I got the Beef Panaeng and rice pudding for dessert. Both were fabulous. I also tried a bite of my mom's fried rice with shrimp, and I would have tried my sister's chicken skewers if she hadn't inhaled them, which I assume meant they were good. We loved the portion sizes, and we left feeling satisfied but not too full. Word to the wise, though, a pot of tea has about 5 cups worth of tea in it. I mean the tea was great, but I had a 2 hour drive home after dinner... Overall, definitely a place to try. The food was flavorful and interesting, and the staff were great. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Portland. read more

Simply awesome! This place is the best place to eat in Portland hands down. Nothing compares when it comes to quality of food and their prices! I have pretty tried everything in their tapas style menu, and everything is amazing. For skewers, the beef, pork belly, shrimp, and tofu ones are amazing. Their quail eggs and quail itself is perfectly tasty. I didn't like their mussels that much, but the curry sauce underneath that you consume with sticky rice is delicious! You really can't go wrong at this place and it's a great option for a late night meal! read more

Great food from start to finish. Didn't take any photos because the food was so distractingly good! Started with quale eggs which were a must have along with spicy Thai wings also . Lots of gluten free options and wonderful house made vodka infused with peach tea. Definitely will be going back! Oh and I almost forgot bacon wrapped dates for dessert are also a must try! read more

My friend and I just Yelp to find this place and I'm so glad we chose this place. Cool atmosphere and the staff was great. We started out with wine, I had the Riesling. Loved it. We started off with the quail eggs. SO YUMMY! We each got an order of sticky rice. I'm not a fan of garlic, but this still was very tasty. My guy had the Pad Thai with chicken. The appearance was very neat and he loved it. I got the shiitake skewers. I only wish they came with more! All round a great experience and reasonably priced. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Whenever in Portland, we ALWAYS go to Boda for dinner. Amazing Thai food and drinks definitely put up a great show in the legendary Portland foodie scene. Ambiance is great, food is quality and crave-inducing. I typically opt for the housemade infusion cocktails here over beer and wine (not that the beer list is shabby, the cocktails are just amazing). Their John Daley is my favorite and features a house infused ginger-peach tea vodka. Also, whenever you go, whatever your taste get the brussel sprouts. Even if you don't like vegetables or sprouts... they are crispy, salty, delicious goodness. Only complaint is the lack of reservations/wait for a table sometimes. Off-season and after peak dinner hours definitely help that plight. And don't miss the next door parking! Designated FREE parking spots are a hot commodity in Portland. read more

Don't you just love a good explosion in your mouth? Sometimes a mouthful of unborn babies is all you need; we're talking the quail egg appetizer, of course. Multiple loads of goodness with this one, not one-and-done. Not your average Asian joint. Anyway, we weren't wanting to rush, so we took our time. Thus, we decided that the late night menu would be just fine. We ordered a variety of skewers and a noodle dish. This will be my go-to late night choice option. I don't think the waitress liked us very much, but hey, how much fun can a waitress really be having? I was once a server, and well, that didn't work... read more

This is our absolute go to space after a concert at the state. It's open until 12:45 and has amazing Thai food. They have a late night menu that is cheaper than the day one!!! The ambiance is really cool and the service is awesome. It's the perfect place for eating after rocking out. The food is so good that you'll have to take some to go... I know I'll be back, again and again!! read more

Had dinner here a handful of months back with my fiancé when we were in town investigating wedding venue options. Boda had come recommended to us by two separate people who don't know each other at all, so we figured we'd give it a try. We arrived to an expected wait, but the host? hostess? (don't remember) very helpfully offered to take my cell number so we could walk around and have them call us when our table was ready. Maybe 20 minutes later, the phone rang and we were on. This was a while back, so I don't remember every detail of our meal, unfortunately, but a few things stood out. The service was great - friendly, apologetic when we had to wait (not long!), really competent. And I had the Beef Panaeng for my entree and it was DELICIOUS. That I definitely remember. From everything I've read here, we definitely have to go back for the quail eggs, brussels sprouts, and a Thai Basil Tom Collins!! read more

In all the press in all the world about what a great restaurant town Portland is , this place gets no mention. And all they do is fill the place up with customers 24/7. If it's a hidden gem, it's hidden only to the foodie writers of the world. Faves: quail eggs, chicken satay, beef rending, the crispy duck, the papaya salad. The only miss is the wild mushroom salad. read more

This place has such a unique atmosphere, and AMAZING food. My brother and I visited for tapas last year, fairly late (around 9:30 or 10pm), and it was still hoppin' in here. We had several tapas so we could try a bunch of different options, and they were all incredible. I can't wait to go back! read more

WOW!!! A friend of ours talked this place up, then ended up bailing on us; but that's OK, cause I was happy to be clued in on this great place. Service was great, it being a Sat night we knew we would wait, and of course we did, however the hostess was amazing about checking in with me and we just chilled at the bar... When we were seated, drinks were replenished and orders taken. For apps I had the Pork Belly Skewers and friends ordered the Dates wrapped in Bacon and Fried & Seasoned Brussels Sprouts. They were all very solid, but the Dates and Sprouts were standouts for sure. The Skewers came with a dipping sauce that I assume was something like a soy sauce, but much better, for me this made it a lot more tasty-still I would probably get the Scallops and Bacon next time. I split the Pad Thai for my entree so I also got an Apple Salad which was really amazing, and pretty darn filling. The Pad Thai was gorgeous in it's presentation. They serve it in an omelet of sorts. The noodles are not as thick as I would expect, but they do everything so well here, they really pull it off. The other entrees looked amazing. Next time I am leaning towards the Green Curry... Service. Great Food. Reasonable Prices. What more can you ask for? Thanks Jim for the great recommendation...I will be back!!! read more

This restaurant is awesome. Its not traditional thai food, but its special. The pad thai is wrapped in an omelet! I got the pork entree which was super tender and the jus that it was cooked it was just great. It does come with a cilantro sauce but you can ask for it on the side if you're a "soap-taster" like me. I strongly recommend doing that if you have the cilantro curse. The quail eggs are great, and super cute. There seemed to be a longish wait (nothing like Boston, so we were fine with 30-45 minutes) but we were seated in about 10 minutes so it wasn't a big deal. This was at 8 pm on a Friday night. They also have designated parking spots in the lot next door, super psyched about that! Good prices for someone coming from Boston, maybe not so good for the Mainiacs, unless you actually make over $45K. read more

I miss this restaurant when I work in Maine I always go celebrate my birthday my friend birthday almost every time I always go that place the food very good service very nice drink so so so good I miss the place already read more

I ended up eating dinner here two nights out of the three that I spent in Portland over the long Memorial Day weekend. Seems to be a popular place, so be prepared to wait on weekend evenings! The good news is, you can order a little something from the bar and sip on it while you're waiting patiently for a spot to open up. What I thought were the highlights: 1. The sticky rice ball: Me and my dinner partner-in-crime ordered a completely different spread each night, barring the sticky rice ball. If you like garlic and oh-so-perfectly grilled sticky rice, you'll love this garlicky grilled sticky rice ball. 2. The papaya salad: Fresh and light. Perfectly tart. Perfectly spicy. 3. I felt heard: I love spicy food. Like, LOVE/heart/need spicy food. I'm clearly not your average eater, but really irks me when I order something extra spicy and I don't even get a little bitty kick in the tastebuds from the food. I ordered my dishes here extra spicy, and they gave me what I asked for. 4. The bartender: I ate at the bar both nights. Same person was working the bar both nights. He was friendly, funny, helpful, and attentive. The sad news is, I don't even know his name. read more

We went to Boda for a late-night dinner (after 10 PM), selecting the restaurant because of the variety of options, specifically vegetarian and vegan options. We put our names on the list and waited upwards of 40 minutes before our table was called. Our server, Max, wasted no time informing us that a number of the dishes were not vegetarian because of the fish sauce or oyster sauce used in their preparation, nor was it possible to make these dishes without the sauces, and didn't we know they have a sister restaurant that's all vegetarian? He claimed that Boda had limited vegetarian options because the owners did not want to cannibalise sales. This even though the Green Elephant had been closed for two hours. As the others continued ordering, it came out that the alternative to the oyster sauce for one of the dishes he said could be made wholly vegan was a mushroom sauce, but I'm allergic to mushrooms, so I asked if it could be made with neither sauce. It couldn't. Max was so cavalier in his dismissal of our requests to make the menu accommodating to a vegetarian with mushroom allergies - he did not suggest any alternatives other than a tofu skewer, which is hardly a meal. I ended up eating 1.5 Thai sticky rice balls...aka rice with garlic and scallions, because apparently the "side of vegetables" is actually a side of bok choy, and when I asked if they could add some vegetables to that, he didn't even ask the kitchen or even PRETEND to ask the kitchen, he just dismissed it out of hand. Also, don't bill it as a side of "vegetables" and charge $6 for it when it's really ONE LEAFY GREEN. The apple salad my spouse ordered took them over a half hour to bring out, and was mostly pieces of Granny Smith apple and tossed with two shrimps served on a piece of lettuce. There were plenty of vegetables in the Kee Mao noodles ordered by others at the table, so would it have killed them to steam a few of those for me? We had to ask Max several times to bring dishes out (the salad came out 15 minutes after everything else). Ultimately, I walked out disappointed and also hungrier than when I walked in. read more

We were visiting from out of town, and Boda was recommended by another guest at our B&B as the reason they were back in Portland. This perhaps set my expectations too high, although the collective opinion here seems to agree. I have to admit I was fairly disappointed. Very nice staff, Ok wine selection, but the food was just about average. We had the quail eggs, which were fine but not mind blowing. Ditto for the sticky rice and a skewered chicken appetizer. Neither of our entrees were great (they were ok, don't get me wrong, but certainly not great to spectacular.) I left not "getting it" I guess. I didn't find anything very special at all, other than the service, which was great. read more

If could give Boda a 3.5, I would. On the one hand, they are responsible for my love of brussel sprouts. On the other hand, the quality of the food, including said brussel sprouts, is not always consistent. Another inconsistency- the service. I typically find myself stopping in at the end of a day drinking escapade- after 10PM, just in time for the late night, small plate menu to kick in. I typically have the same server who is always very friendly and attentive and quick to fill a water glass. This is key- Mama needs to hydrate after the day drinking. However, the host is not always as friendly. Take for instance this past Saturday. Our host did not say one word to us. Not when he seated us. Not when he brought the check, when he picked it up or dropped it off after running it. I want to apologize if there is a physical reason for this, but I do feel like when I say "please" and "thank you", some eye contact, a smile or, at the very least, a nod would be nice. Something to let me know that I'm not an unwelcome guest. But I can overlook this for the extremely reasonable prices of the small plates and the absolute deliciousness of the Kee Mao Noodles, satays and skewers, the sticky rice ball (one of my husband's favorites), and the crispy quail. They have a pretty decent wine selection, too. I do wish they would change up the menu a little now and again though. Regardless, I'll keep coming back for a late night snack, which I am convinced is the perfect preventative measure for a painful AM hangover. read more

I'm having a hard time starting this review because all I can think about is Boda's quail eggs. Ok, now I'm thinking about the bacon wrapped dates. Seriously, those last two sentences took 3 minutes to write. Boda has been on my list for quite a few years now and that's partly why I get a little torn. It's the menu. Somedays knowing that it's going to be practically the same thing it always is bores me, yet somedays it excites me. Needless to say it has always been prepared very well. I agree with others, plan ahead and make a reservation. You don't want to be stuck in their little awkward hallway waiting room purgatory. It's either that or stand outside when it's 10 degrees out (this was written in Jan.) Please don't go to late night on Sunday. It's already popular enough and my wait time has been going up. No seriously, it's awesome. The prices seal the deal. My rating would be 5 stars except for the, albeit rare rushed vibe I got from just a few visits. I know it's late, I know people have rough nights, I know the room is filled with drunk people and yes maybe a few of them are at my table but it's still the service industry. Just a little bit of kindness and understanding go along way. (Reminder - Those are isolated incidents and 98% of the time service has been on point!) read more

Went there the friday before valentine's day. I really loved what we had. We had the scallops wrapped in bacon for our appetizer. I had a mai thai which was delicious! For my main course I had the BEEF PANAENG which was good but I wish I tried something else because it didn't hit the spot for the night. The wait time wasn't bad at all and the server was friendly. I would go again but with someone who will enjoy the food too (went with my bf who doesn't like thai) read more

Nice restaurant in Portland, delicious authentic Thai food. But they're always full It's hard to book a table in the restaurant

Welcome to the taste of Thai with a little twist. Very nice atmosphere when entering the venue, however trying to find parking was a drag. Coming at night on the weekend is kind of expected though. It was an hour wait so there are many bars out while waiting for a table. After being seated we got to look at the variety of choices they had on the menu. Ranging from the delicious quail eggs, crispy squid and many other appetizers. That one Friday night I got the pad Thai, crispy squid, and quail egg. Pad thai was great as usual, but not as great as I have tried in other restaurants. The crispy squid and quail egg are two appetizers you can't go wrong with when sharing in a table. It is decent size and the quail egg comes in a quantity of 7 or 8. Overall, great experience in this restaurant, will definitely come back to try the duck or the curry itself. A little cramped inside for a restaurant, but it's not as bad as others. read more

Another visit to Portland and chose Boda for dinner. Not a single Thai employee in sight yet this place, yet again, did not disappoint. It's authentic yet unique and non-traditional, simply put. Had the Kanom Krok Quail Eggs as an appetizer, that got me wishing for a side of rice because the sunny-side up fried eggs with a splash of Thai soy sauce & rice is classic Thai breakfast food. Entrees included the Yaowarat Duck, which was a perfectly fried duck leg with rice, a sweet tamarind sauce and a spicy soy sauce dip, another classic dish. Khao Soi with Beef is another popular dish in Northern Thailand, and they even used incredibly tender beef shank, that was presented nicely with all the typical toppings that Khao Soi should have. However, the curry, although delicious, was unusual for me because I couldn't recognize what kind of curry was used. Usually made with red or yellow curry, this curry was a dark, savory and thick almost beef-stew like similar to the Japanese curry. It didn't seem like it had any coconut milk, which is again unusual but not bad. Still very good service and great food after all these years! read more

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If you're reading this review, order yourself an uber (cause parking downtown is miserable), and come to this restaurant. Nothing but good things to say. I finally made it here and I'm wondering why it took me so long. Went for the late night special they do Sunday's after 9:30, their smaller late night menu is all half off. We got there around 9 so we could get a table, I strongly recommend that where it gets pretty busy. they just informed us we'd have to wait about 10 minutes before they could place the food order however we had our first round of food by 9:30. Got about 6 things to split between two, all for $25. And we could barely finish! The drinks were strong yet tasty as well. Don't pass this place up! read more

Boda - Late night menu valid after 9:30 on Sunday's - Thai Near Me - Portland, Maine

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They had a late night menu instead of their regular full menu. There were not a lot of options on this menu but nonetheless, their drunken noodles was good. I requested for very spicy but I doubt any was added to it. I had to request for extra spice. Their fried calamari with sweet chilli sauce is the best appetizer on their menu. Highly recommended. read more

Boda - Drunken noodles with chicken - Thai Near Me - Portland, Maine

On my way from Amherst,MA to Mt. Katahdin, I planned to stop-over at Portland For an early dinner and I am glad I did. I have had an intrinsic liking for Thai food and have tried it at a bunch of places. However, Boda has been the best Thai restaurant, I have dined so far. In the starters I had grilled squid and quail eggs, both were superb. The squid was finely cooked and still had its original rubbery texture, additionally the seasoning/dressing on the side was great ( mildly spicy and refreshing). I had quail eggs with Thai sticky rice (delicious). The quail eggs were cooked to an optimum level, so that they were not at all runny and hints of scallions on top made them even better. Thai sticky rice ball had a nice topping of Thai spices and condiments on a crispy rice ball which was a delight. Finally, I ordered Pad Thai in an omelette (must order) which was unique dish in itself and tasted even better. Finished it up with an Sunday triple delight, their Thai tea and mango ice-cream were superb. I would definitely go to this place if I visit Portland again. Please don't judge me with the amount of food I had- we were two people their and. Went twice there while going and while coming back. read more

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The best lobster fried rice ever. Perfectly seasoned, nice size portion. Amazing atmosphere. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Clean and friendly read more

I came for an early dinner with a couple of friends. I opted for a lighter meal, ordering the mushroom salad and the sticky rice balls. I really enjoyed the mushroom salad - it was fresh and tangy with a healthy dose of lime. The sticky rice balls were good as well, but they were a bit salty and heavy on soy sauce. They have a nice beer selection and some awesome cocktails. I especially enjoyed the Thai Basil Tom Collins, which I got to steal a sip of from my friend. Overall, a nice dinner. read more

Boda is great! The staff at the bar are fun to talk to and are the kind of place that strive to remember your name. The food is just as great, and, like many others, I have yet to have a dish I don't like. Some of my all time favs are the quail eggs and the sticky rice balls for apps and the pad Thai and Keep Mao noodles for dishes. The mixed drinks are always great and the beer selection is usually top notch (although not large in selection). Overall, I love this place but there is two things that would make it better -- take out and reservations (or expansion ha ha). I work a job that you cannot always be out early enough to get seats and sometimes work so much that I just want to grab and go on the way to work a night. Please can you guys add take out! Overall, one of my go to places read more