This was an exceptional meal. I was in town visiting and my aunt and uncle suggested this spot for lunch. We went on the Monday after Thanksgiving, and were seated immediately - apparently we got lucky and according to my aunt, there's usually over an hour wait! Our server was friendly and attentive, the restaurant was cozy and warm. We ordered a fried rice dish, the salad, fried chicken, a few more dishes but definitely the most memorable was the white curry with burnt ends. I am sad I live so far away, because I'll be thinking of this dish for a long time. I can't wait to visit Portland again to return here! read more

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The food was amazing. Definitely not the typical Thai food you'd get at other places. The fried rice was a bit dry for me but still yummy! I mixed it with the papaya salad! I enjoyed the pork belly with cucumbers ! Overall a pleasant dinner with my friend. I was hoping for some noodles! Friendly staff and quick. Very intimate and cute restaurant. read more

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Sat at the bar on a busy Friday night. Fried Chicken: Good texture and the batter had some lovely curry flavor. But the sweet and sour sauce lacked any intensity. If anything it just added a gooey texture. Chopped BBQ Fried Rice: There was no fragrance to the dish. I see it comes with shallots but my friend and I didn't taste it. It tasted like dry oily rice. Even the meat didn't seem flavorful. Yu Choy: This SLAPS. The one redeeming dish from dinner. The little charred bits complimented the garlic very well in this stir fry. You could tell this cooked in a high heat wok. If I came back, I would 100% order this dish. White Curry Burnt Ends: Again... where was the fragrance? The burnt ends tasted like good barbecue but I felt it didn't add to the curry. The curry itself tasted similar to any other curry but lacking some flavor (lemongrass? more seafood? something). If anything they tasted like two separate dishes no matter how I tried to mix the two with rice. Approved by Chef Mocktail: Not very sweet, sour, nor bitter. No sharp ginger taste. very meh. No Yuzu flavor. My friend got the That's It. That's All. He also said it was very meh. The restaurant was very busy on a Friday night and our bartender server was nice enough. I know Portland has good food. I've had excellent meals in the city but this wasn't it for me. read more

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The only reason I am giving them 4-stars is because I wish they had levels of spiciness to their food. I love spicy food, but the person with me needed less spice due to some medical issues. The wait to eat here on a Saturday was quite long. I think we waited almost an hour to be seated. Their seating area is also very small and tight. Bathrooms are out in what is like a communal area and do require a code to enter. Parking is street parking only but it is free. We were able to ask the staff questions about their food to decide what would be best for us to order, which helped! We ended up ordering hot fried cauliflower, chopped bbq fried rice, massaman curry w/ smoked lamb shoulder, and sweet & sour fried chicken. Oh and obviously some thai tea! The hot fried cauliflower was spicy but the good kind, the one that makes you want more! The chopped bbq fried rice was also good and went well with everything else we ordered - especially the curry! I've recently been on a curry kick and this massaman curry is something I keep dreaming about!! If you enjoy spicy food then you should definitely check them out! read more

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Pro tip: Don't go to Eem unless you're ready to fall in love with a plate, question your past meals, and Google "can curry adopt me?" I'm convinced they put something illegal (in a delicious way) in that white curry with brisket. Every bite was like, "Surprise, we run this city." I walked in hungry and left spiritually changed. Other hits include the fried rice, Sweet & Sour Fried Chicken, and crispy pork belly. read more

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It was a rainy spoopy evening with all the different costumes we saw. We were sat promptly even if it was moderately busy on a Friday evening, we were recommended by friends to eat here and it did not disappoint. The food and the cocktails were superb and rich and flavorful. With that being said it's almost too gourmet, we were unable to finish the fried rice we received and the servers recommended it would be best to share the entrees, but we didn't follow their advice being as we are young 20 something's with hungry stomachs to feed. Needless to say it was delicious the white curry with the brisket ends were amazing. The fried rice was savory and crispy. As for the ambiance the restaurant felt warm and cozy on a cool fall evening and with all that being said I definitely will return to try out more of the menu. read more

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The food makes no sense, yet it is incredible. Thai and Southern BBQ fusion? I got the white curry burnt ends and the fried cauliflower. Both were crazy good - the flavors of the white curry and burnt ends was completely unexpected. This was recommended to me by coworkers - and a random couple in the airport. They were spot on. Not to be missed. read more

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We were lucky that there was no wait, the weather was perfect and we were able to find parking right next to the restaurant. The restaurant is clean and had a nice casual decor. The hostess and waitress were both super nice and the food came out pretty quickly. The dishes are a little pricey for the portion size, but we were happy that they tasted really good. We had the wok fried Yu Choy and it had a great sauce with a nice freshness to the greens. The bbq fried rice was also pretty good. Had a good spice to it and was cooked well. Our favorite was probably the sweet and sour fried chicken. The sauce was great and the chicken was crispy. Our least favorite was the white curry with brisket burnt ends. The curry sauce was good and the brisket was good, but they weren't really good together. The smokiness of the brisket just didn't feel right in the same bite with the curry. But overall a good experience. read more

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Went here with our group of 4 on a Saturday for dinner. We only waited about 20 minutes before a table was available. The food was very flavorful! We ordered the mushroom fried rice (we do wish it had more mushrooms), sweet & sour fried chicken (definitely a highlight, perfectly crispy), papaya salad (espicyyy), burnt ends white curry (very tasty). I've never had white curry but loved it! Overall great food and everyone enjoyed their meal. read more

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I'm so glad I gave Eem another try and this time it was sooo yummy! The papaya salad was the perfect spice level 7.5/10, the bbq fried rice 7/10, the red curry was my favorite. Also spicy but 8.5/10 it was so creamy. The dessert was like a soft jello texture with mango shave ice, it was so good too 8/10. The like started to for around 6:30pm already on a Friday but we were lucky for high bar seating. I would definitely get here early as it gets busy for dinner. The service was great, I will be coming back again! read more

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I came here with my sister for my birthday. It was a Monday afternoon and it was a little busy when we were there. We sat at the bar as I was getting a little hangry and didn't wanna wait for a table We both ordered a cocktail. I opted for the green curry and she got the red curry. The green curry was flavorful and I really enjoyed the pork. Her red curry was delicious and it was vegan. Please note that they don't do spice levels. I always order my green curry made Thai spicy. I let my server know and he brought over additional sauces so I can adjust it to my liking. I truly appreciate this. This place is very good when trying to eat out with food and tolerances. I'm both dairy and gluten-free and it was easy to order off the menu after speaking to the server. read more

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I visited this buzzy spot since I saw it wasn't too far from my hotel and I had recently eaten at a thai/bbq spot near Houston and so I wanted to compare the two restaurants. There was easy to find street parking only 1/2 block away. I sat at the bar area since seating is super premium here. Behind the bar is a stash of some nice tiki glasses, likely replicas, to serve drinks. I looked over the brief menu and decided to go with the white curry with brisket burnt ends and a cocktail called Yes, No, Maybe So. Drink - a very nice Gin-based drink with many layers. Definitely a tropical / tiki drink with the coconut lime basil and pineapple flavors going on. Main dish - comes in a medium size bowl with a side of steamed rice. Can't say I've ever heard of white curry but it's good here and a bit spicy. Cauliflower shows up in this dish, as well as in their green curry dish and as an appetizer when ordered alone. The bbq is very tasty and melt in your mouth in this dish. Wow! The dinner was so good, so I decided to go for a sherbert for only $4. The ice cream sandwich was sold out and the only other choice was the coconut Panna cotta. Another delicious choice. read more

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Sunday date night at Eem was so vibey ~ We were sat and helped right away when we stopped by on Sunday night. The host was friendly and our waiter was so nice and witty. We actually don't have great spice tolerance (unfortunate, since a lot of Eem's menu items are spice-loaded). Our waiter recommended items that worked for us. We appreciated that he was honest about how spicy certain dishes are without trying to sell us different items. We got a drink each and they were great. Both were pretty fruity and tropical with southeast asian notes. We got the sweet and sour fried chicken, wok fried greens and white rice to share. The portions were just right for a light meal. Items are flavorful and well cooked. It's dark inside with moody lights and an exposed ceiling. Tables were pretty close together and we were able to hear all the conversations around us. I wished we were able to try the other menu items, they all sound so good. I am really glad that Eem offer items as spicy as they are since Thai cuisine is pretty spicy in their nature. 5/5! read more

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This place was recommended by probably every Portlandian I knew and for good reasons. Come with a group to share the dishes -- it's worth the diverse bites. Can't go wrong with anything bbq here -- the chicken was a standout. Great service and atmosphere. How was this place packed on a Friday afternoon?? read more

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Great service, nice ambiance, wonderful food, and drink selections. Eem has things figured out, which is why they have great reviews. Their attentive staff gave solid recommendations. Everything we had was delicious. A must try if you are in the area. read more

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Eem is a Thai restaurant fused with Texas Barbeque located in the northern side of Portland. On our drive from Seattle to Portland, my friend found this restaurant and none of us knew it was fused with Texas style barbeque until the waiter told us! The interior is decorated quite lively. There are plants all over. The plates and glasses are colorful. Our party of five were seated shortly after arriving for a late lunch. The menu for food is pretty small. However, their drink menu is quite extravagant! We ordered the Sweet and Sour Fried Chicken to share as an appetizer for the group. These were made with boneless thighs. I ordered the Smoked Pork Belly Krapao for myself while the rest of the group got curry dishes. The Sweet and Sour Fried Chicken was freshly made. It was SUPER HOT, but juicy. The Smoked Pork Belly Krapao was good. It was unlike any Thai dish I would normally get. It had a unique flavor because the pork belly was smoked. You could definitely smell and taste the smokiness. With their limited food menu, I noticed that the entrees were also on the smaller side. None of us had any problems with finishing our dishes. We didn't have any leftovers, but we were quite hungry to be fair. All in all, it was something new to try and the customer service was good! read more

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Eem definitely lives up to the hype. I came on Monday night at 6 and the restaurant was buzzing with people. We opted to sit at the bar instead of waiting around an hour for a table. The main exterior wall and all windows were open creating a fun indoor/outdoor dining experience. For drinks, I tried the pineapple prerogative and the alternative health from the "clear-headed" (NA menu) and both came in lively, unique cups. The alternative health drink mainly tasted like coke, however, the pineapple drink stood out with the balance of tartness, fruity flavor, and cinnamon which was great. The infamous white curry with brisket burnt was ends was truly amazing. The curry was creamy, rich, smokey, and slightly sweet. I enjoyed the texture of the roasted cauliflower and the bbq flavor the brisket added to the curry experience. The green curry was surprisingly kinda similar to the white curry. It was also creamy with more of an initial fresh, aromatic taste you'd expect with thai green curry. read more

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I was recommended this spot from a few folks boasting it offers the best curry, quite possibly the best dish in Portland, and while I'd only had a handful of meals in the few days I visited, the white curry with brisket burnt ends was hands-down the best meal. I came on Sunday night around 6 and while it was busy and bustling, I was able to grab a seat at the bar. The server was very friendly and attentive and since I knew what I was ordering, the food came out promptly. The coconut curry had just enough sweetness balanced with the floral herbs and spices and the meat was flavorful and tender enough to eat with a spoon. I could have a bowl of just the curry with rice it was that good. Next time I'm in the area, I hope to give the other curries a try. read more

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Great little restaurant with a very nice vibe and music. Service was welcoming, nice, and fast. Got the very spicy papaya salad and was not very impressed. Not very spicy and the papaya was wilted and not as fresh as what would be expected in a Thai place. Most likely made in bulk and sits in a refrigerator until ordered. The smoked pork krapao was fantastic! Very tasty and would definitely order this again. Overall good place to try for Thai fusion bbq! read more

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The burnt ends were so good I'm still thinking about them weeks after having them. This place is delicious! Small menu but solid flavors. The papaya salad is actually legit spicy from an Asian pov. Service was good, ambience was a comfortable level of bustling. The red curry was delicious, mocktails were tasty. I need to come back and try their white curry another time. read more

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Really innovative food with moderate levels of heat that even a low spice tolerant person like me can enjoy!!! I've been here multiple times and each time has been a hit! Service is also always on top of things! I will say it does get really really busy since it's so popular and so it is often loud but it's never gotten to a point where it's unbearable! I HIGHLY recommend the Sweet and Sour Chicken, the Chopped BBQ Fried Rice and the Smoked Pork Krapao!! read more

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We ordered takeout and there is a separate area on the curb to pick this up. We ordered: White Curry with Brisket - 10/10 very delicious but a little bit on the salty side. Eating it with plain white rice helps balance it out. The brisket is super soft and flavorful and the smokiness of the meat is amazing and so good. I would highly recommend as it was my favorite. I loved the cauliflower in the sauce as well. It gave it a good crunch Masaman Curry with Smoked Lamb - 10/10 also high recommend. The sauce is super flavorful and delicious. The lamb was super soft and did not have any gaminess to the meat at all. Brisket Fried Rice - 9/10 this was also a good dish. Rice was very flavorful and has a hint of spiciness from the peppers. I gave it a 9/10 because it felt a soggy but it may be because it had been sitting in our Togo box for longer than it should. Would also highly recommend giving this a try Fried chicken - 10/10 tangy and a little spicy, with just the right amount of all the right flavors. Best part it was boneless and they used dark meat so each bite was very juicy Overall the food was delicious and would come back again. read more

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This was my fourth visit to EEM and it just keeps on impressing me! Their unique blend of Thai flavors and Texas BBQ is seriously next level. The vibe is as great as their food and their cocktails. If you haven't been yet, get ready for a memorable mouthful! read more

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Finally checked out the hype. It's a cool fusion of American bbq and Asian flavors. The reason I did 4 stars is because tbh I felt like later in the meal, my food started getting saltier. Thank goodness they do give you rice. Menu is simplified and I chose their popular items: chopped bbq fried rice, wok fried yu choy, and white curry with brisket burnt ends. The white curry with brisket burnt ends was the highlight of my meal. It paired well with my bbq fried rice. Gotta have some greens to balance or else it'll just be all bbq meat. From ambiance, staff and food, all were great. read more

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Yeah. The hype is real. It's fire. They know it, and you'll soon find out. I went here 3 times in one week. I had to try everything because there were so many highly recommended dishes. They've got a great wrap-around bar, good amount of seating, an industrial vibe, outside seating - and the STAFF IS AMAZING. Shout out to Kyle, Christian, Key, and Carlos for making me feel like family, and to the rest of the crew who showed me love. Food is superb. Let's get into it: Sweet and sour chicken - lightly coated in sauce, perfectly fried. BBQ fried rice - VERY savory, and the chopped brisket was a great touch. WHITE CURRY IS ONE OF THE BEST DISHES I'VE HAD IN PORTLAND - spicy/semi-sweet white coconut curry with burnt ends on top... the perfect combo. On my next visit, I had the smoked pork krapao (employee favorite - I see why): egg, string beans, cucumber... savory with a slightly refreshing bite. The massaman curry is bomb af - more traditional in flavor, and with the braised lamb... it's perfect comfort food. Smoked baby back ribs (WEDNESDAYS only) - tangy, with a distinct "Thai-esk" flavor. Worth it for the flavor and presentation alone. Sorbet. Amazing. No complaints. Serendipitously, one of my favorite food bloggers, Keith Lee, was eating there during my first visit - a sign I was in the right place. If you're still on the fence, reread this review and do yourself a favor: get the white curry. Thank me later. read more

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I could not recommend this place more!! From the amazing and attentive customer service, to the fun drinks to the amazing food! We ordered a few drinks and honestly, can't go wrong with anything! And then we got the fried chicken, the fried rice and the white curry. I recommend all three, however u have NEVER had (boneless) fried chicken thighs like that AND the white curry was SO good. I contemplated getting an order to go!! Amazing all around, will 100% be back. I recommend coming early- we got there at 5pm and grabbed the last table- I walked to the bathroom after we ordered drinks and heard the hostess tell a couple that the wait was 45-60 min! read more

It was so worth getting here at 5:45 and waiting 45 minutes. If you got here at 6:45, then the waitlist would be filled for the night, and to-go would be your only option for food. This review was written July 8, a week after Portland opened up after Covid. Once you are texted to sit at your table, there is a QR code you will you use to go to Toast Tab and order all your drinks and food. The tab stays open until you close it when you leave. The food is phenomenal so try anything you wish. We had so much food and nothing read more

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One of the best most consistent restaurants in portland. you always know what to expect when you dine here or even take it. flawless everytime. read more

Wow this place is amazing! At first I thought it might be overrated, but I was proved wrong. I'm not sure how Thai and bbq work together, but they did a phenomenal job. We tried the white curry, Thai ceviche, and pork belly. The white curry and pork belly was soooo good ! The Thai ceviche was too salty but I ate it anyways. The service was excellent! Since there was a wait, we ended up eating at the bar but it was still a great experience. Highly recommended!! read more

I don't understand the raving reviews, the endless lines, and the hype overall. My fiance and I waited for about 45 min until we were seated. Since it was just the 2 of us, we shared a couple of dishes: -Roasted Mushroom Fried Rice: This was so salty that I could get hypertension if I ate the entire thing. It was overly seasoned with soy sauce. The rice was very hard and the flavors didn't blend well. This was probably one of the worst things I've ever eaten in a long time. This is was a 0/5. -White Curry w/ Brisket Burnt Ends: I've had burnt ends before and this was not it. It was more of a braised beef which was also very salty (but not as bad as the fried rice). I liked the roasted cauliflower and the coconut cream flavor. This came with a side of white rice and it was oddly mushy. This tasted slightly better than the mushroom fried rice. The food overall was a 1/5. Thai Fusion could sometimes be a hit or miss, and this was a huge miss. Not to mention, it was kinda pricey especially since the quality didn't match the price tag. I'm giving Eem 2 stars because our server was nice but I wish she came by more often to refill our pitcher of water. read more

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Their food is delicious and the restaurant is frequently packed! The servers have all been really friendly, and they recommended dishes on my first visit. The restaurant itself is very cute, with many tables and a nice ambiance. I'd recommend not going during a typical meal time to increase your chances of getting food quickly. Also, parking is limited in the area, so you may have to park in the neighborhood surrounding the restaurant rather than on the main road. You can usually find parking 1-2 blocks away for free in the neighborhood. read more

We came here for lunch and didn't have to wait for a table on a blustery Tuesday. The ambiance is bright and welcoming. A little noisy, maybe, but not overwhelmingly so. I don't eat mammals, which limited my choices, but I still found dishes that would make me happy. My husband, who does eat mammals, was thrilled with the options. He got the brisket fried rice, I got the beet salad, and we shared an order of fried chicken. Everything was delicious, with just the right amount of hotness. We had enough food to take some home for later. Presentation was also very attractive. What stood out for me the most, though, was the service. It seemed genuinely friendly and was helpful but never hovering. read more

I have been dreaming about Eem since we visited and am so sad we don't live in Portland so we can have this all the time. Honestly- every single dish was bursting with flavor. The cauliflower had to be my most favorite dish but truly my family enjoyed the entire experience. Service was excellent. There was a bit of a wait in a random late lunch on Monday, but they are so efficient with the wait list and getting people in and out. This has to be my new fave Portland spot- a high bar when there is so much good food! read more

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everything was great as soon as we walked in we were able to sit at the counter and watch the food go out. The food was incredible. The staffing was wonderful. The only drawback is when I looked up. They really need to dust above the kitchen, but that was the only thing I saw as a negative I will definitely be back as well as my friends read more

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Eem is a Thai-American BBQ fusion restaurant in Portland, Oregon that is well worth the hype! Upon getting to the restaurant, there was about an hour and a half long wait for dinner on the weekend, which is to be expected. Once we were called into be seated, it did take a bit for our order to be taken, granted that it was very busy. The interior itself was a bit cramped since they were trying to seat as many people as possible, but still very bright inside. My girlfriend decided to order a good amount of food to try as much as possible. Starting with the papaya salad, it wasn't too special. It wasn't a bad papaya salad by any means, but not a bite worth remembering since it wasn't too spicy or flavorful. The wok-fried greens were a lot more flavorful than expected, with good garlic and peanut notes in the greens that acted like a palate cleanser with the rest of the food. The Sweet and Sour Fried Chicken was fried to perfection, however, it is boneless which I was surprised about but didn't ruin the flavor or texture! The Chopped BBQ Fried Rice was a bit disappointing. I was expecting a lot more meatier BBQ flavor but it fell very short of that expectation. It was still a good fried rice but definitely needs more of that BBQ flavor. The star of the show was the White Curry with BBQ Burnt Ends. The dish already comes with white rice, an amazing complement to the delicious curry sauce. The cauliflower in the curry had a great crunch to them and the burnt ends tasted as amazing as they looked. Eem was a fantastic dinner spot, but does have some flaws in the flavor of some things. Overall, it was a pleasant dinner and I still enjoyed everything I ate! I'll definitely be back to try other curries when I'm back visiting Oregon and I recommend others to put this spot on your list of places to check out! read more

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Delicious thai fusion spot! Fun tiki interior and friendly service. - pork krapao: delicious crispy pork with the fish sauce and egg over rice is a great combo! - white curry brisket: the coconuty curry balances the smokey brisket - nice flavor all around and tender - fried chicken: the boneless meat is really juicy! Only wish for more sauce with this read more

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Had a medium sized party (7) and made a reservation. Auto gratuity of 22% for parties of 6 or more, but reservations allowed for large parties is a great trade off. They have a separate seating area with a few larger tables for reservations, so initial impression was solid. We entered the main building and were escorted out to another entrance. Ambiance is different between the spaces, which is fair and makes sense. The main building seems dark and more intimate while the larger space is brighter. Mainly disappointed in the service. Food was tasty, service was questionable and almost non-existent. Many items are hot and pack a decent punch! Portions are on the smaller side, we demolished individual orders and an XL chicken but wish we had ordered an extra entree to share. We never got water refills and weren't checked on until we flagged down staff for the check and water. Does feel like the main building has all the service. Sweet & Sour Fried Chicken - we ordered an XL to split and if I recall correctly, were told it's about 16-20 pieces or so. Juicy chicken thighs fried lightly and seasoned well. Great item to share. Smoked Pork Krapao - the Thai chili packs a punch, the entire dish is pretty spicy. Comes with a bowl of rice. Egg was fried beautifully, super tasty. Pork belly was nice and crispy. Savory, spicy, and salty all combined, definitely needs to be paired with the rice. Flavorful! read more

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SPECTACULAR Thai BBQ fusion. Massaman brisket curry and coconut burnt ends are unforgettable. Pair with their signature tropical cocktails. The ambiance is lively and tropical, with a fun, energetic crowd. Smitten my their plethora of plant propagations throughout. Staff and bartenders def match the energy. Service is upbeat and servers are knowledgeable. Don't be shy to ask them for recommendations. Street parking is limited--consider ride-sharing or nearby paid lots. Expect a wait during peak hours. read more

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The food is definitely worth it. They had a lot of unique Thai dishes to try. I really enjoyed their fried chicken since it was crispy and tasty. Also had the bbq fried rice and white curry which I enjoyed as well. Had the chance to eat outside which was nice. read more

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It's been years since I've been back to this highly acclaimed Portlandia eatery. I love Thai and while good I was disappointed compared to the rave reviews. The green curry with pulled pork simply didn't do it, the curry and cauliflower was great the pulled pork a little to strange a combo. Same with the white curry and burnt meat, argh... Desert was excellent. Sometimes people get too caught up in the revokes and need to take a step back is my take, good, not great as so many like to toot. read more

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