We had a great time here and were impressed by everything from the ambiance, service, drinks and especially the food! I saw a dish in others' reviews with is a stuffed bean curd with pork, crab and chestnuts and fried crispy on top of thin fried vermicelli noodles. That was absolutely delicious and unique (and garlicky!). I also had the short rib mussaman curry which was out of this world! The flavors of the curry were rich and peanutty, with chunks of perfectly cooked potatoes. The meat was thick and pretty tender. I got spicy level and it wasn't too much for me. Their spice level runs low here. It's served with roti and I got a side of sticky rice. The sticky rice was a very small portion for $4. Hubby had the tofu summer rolls which were fresh and healthy. He got the khao soi coconut noodle soup and the bit that I tried was very yummy. The noodles were bouncy, and the flavors all worked well. Their food and cocktails are presented to impress. Edible flowers, blinks lights in the cocktail... a cute date night spot. We sat inside a tuk tuk! Service was friendly and attentive. We happened to walk in during HH and got $1 off beers, $2 off cocktails and they have a small food menu with a small discount on all the items ($1-2 off). read more

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Food & Service The crappy, too loud country music But seriously, they worked so hard to create this lovely Thai ambiance, just to ruin it by making it sound like a Country Music Awards show. read more

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Service was great. Menu limited and food was good but not great. Spicy Thai chicken and no visible Thai chilies. Pad sea uw was ok and I did not like the pork bellies. Chicken wings were very good. read more

I consider this authentic thai food. They have the mussamun curry which you don't normally see in other thai places. Delicious all around, this is now our go to thai spot. Servicer are seeet and attentive. The place has such fun decor and also outdoor seating. Writing this makes me wanna go back right now. Highly recommend! read more

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I love coming back to Khao San Pdx the food and presentation is phenomenal. I wish I could come here every single day. Their food is always amazing and have the best service. I recommend Khao San Pdx everyone read more

Khao San Pearl - 40. Pineapples Fried Rice - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Large portions! Solid flavors. I would definitely come back. Quick service too. The interior decor is bright. read more

Khao San Pearl - Tofu see ew with tofu - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The food here was amazing. A switch up from your typical Thai food. The service was quick and food came out fairly quickly too. Cute ambiance as if to take you back to Thailand. Would very much come back the next time I am in Portland. read more

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My son and I arrived at 4:30pm on a Saturday and were pleasantly surprised that Happy Hour was between 3-5pm. We were the only ones in the restaurant and ordered quickly - spring rolls, chicken ping, Chinese broccoli with crispy pork belly and Khao Soi with shrimp, all medium spice. The pork belly and chicken ping was unbelievable! I could eat that everyday. Staff was quick and pleasant. Lots of seating and a really cute kitschy table in a tiki tuk. Decor was fun and colorful. read more

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Was visiting Portland just for the day with one of my good friend, this was our 2nd stop of the day and honestly was super good! Presentation wise like WOW they did above and beyond, flavor of everything above and beyond, the ambiance of the whole place was very calm cozy and the decorations were lively. Our server was super sweet and kind and very attentive. I couldn't finish my food since I was feeling a bit stuffed already but opted to take it home since it was still a delicious meal. I will definitely look for this place again when I come back around summer time! read more

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One of my favorite thai spots in the pearl district. The decor of this place is super fun and colorful. Their portions are worth it for the price (especially in the pearl district) and the food is great. Our server was super friendly and the food came out fairly quick. The sauce that comes with their Kor Moo Yong (grilled pork) is my favorite. read more

Khao San Pearl - 20. Som Tum Thai, 32. Tom Kha, 41. Kor Mu Yaang, 42. Crying Tiger - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Sitting here for 20 minutes with a party of 8 and the waiter is not waiting on us. Hasn't even greeted us. Maybe because there are still two coming? They could be selling some drinks... or bringing us glasses so we can drink the water. I haven't eaten yet, but this is ridiculous. The food better be spectacular. read more

Khao San was fantastic from start to finish. Best Thai place in Portland! We ordered the basil chicken, crab fried rice, and fresh spring rolls, and every dish was packed with flavor. Service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. Absolutely would recommend. read more

Khao San Pearl - 63. Khao San Holy Basil Chicken, 10. Fresh Summer Rolls (2), crab fried rice - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I went on a first date here, and when my friend asked how the date went, I kept raving about Khao San Pearl, as dinner here had been the main event, and my friend had to ask, Uh OK but what about the person? This place was just too good for me to not bring it up first! As someone with celiac disease, I felt pretty confident I wouldn't get sick eating here, especially due to the knowledgeable labeling. And fried rice is my favorite dish and I always enjoy it, but I think it's a difficult dish to really set oneself apart in. However, the taste, texture and presentation felt really elevated, yet set at a pretty reasonable price. The service was so good that it was actually laughable: three different servers coming up in a very short period to check on us and pour water. All very nice! read more

The cutest Thai restaurant! The tuktuk is a great representation and the interior is overall reminiscent. Servers were friendly and food was great. I got the crab fried rice and loved it. The flavor was just right and there were actual crab pieces in it. read more

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Had walked by this place so many times and finally gave it a try. The interior itself is roomy and spacious with large wood beams and fun Thai decor. We grabbed a couple menus and sat ourselves. Wound up going with the fish cakes and the basil chicken which we split. The food itself was tasty and flavorful. The portions I'd say were about mid range based on the price. We weren't the hungriest so I'd be interested in coming back and trying it another time. Service across the board was solid. We had water brought out immediately when we arrived which was great and the food also came out fast. I was a little confused on where to actually order and pay from since there was a pay here sign at the front but everything else was table service. All in all a nice place to stop by for a quick bite. read more

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It is a cute place that does evoke Thailand memories. We arrived at happy hour so there were lots of great deals. Alas, our cocktails were too sweet but the beer was just fine. The food was tasty and happily some our preferred dishes were also on the happy hour special! Service was friendly but occasionally slow. read more

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We Just moved here and this place did not disappoint. The service was top notch. Our waiter THU was fantastic and helpful. My partner and I are gluten free and dairy free and the food was amazing still. Definitely going back. read more

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I actually cannot understand how the ratings aren't 5 stars. This may be the best Thai food I've had in my life. Was here with my wife on our honeymoon 8 months ago, and we still can't stop thinking about the food. And the thai tea was next time we're in Portland we definitely will come back. read more

We had such a great experience at Khao San Thai while visiting Portland. We started with the pork pot stickers and the sauce they came with was absolutely delicious. For our entrées we ordered the pineapple fried rice with pork, the ping skewers, and the pad see ew with chicken, everything was amazing. The presentation of the dishes was beautiful and really made the meal feel special. The drinks were phenomenal as well. On top of that, the service was wonderful -- the staff were incredibly kind and even offered to take photos for us. It made the whole experience feel very welcoming. Highly recommend if you're in Portland! read more

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Loved it here. Service and food were amazing. I only wish it was Thai music instead of pop playing but it's a beautiful ambience with great Thai street food. read more

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There are a lot of Thai restaurants in Portland. Khao San is the hidden gem for Thai food in this city and they have been opened for over decades. Foods ; Pretty authentic taste like you eat the local foods in Thailand you might not need to ask any condiments to add on just tell your server what you wanna eat and the level of spice you can handle ..That's it !! Their food presentation is so beautiful, they garnish foods with eatable flowers and greens that make food more fancy and unique. I'd recommend the grilled menus such as Kor moo yang, Gai yang , Crying tiger or Ping, they marinated meats with their sauces and served with the house special dipping sauces moreover if you order smth grills, Do not forget to order papaya salad to eat with grill menu that is good combination like a perfect pair of red wine and steaks in version of dining at Thai cuisine. Other items that I would recommend are Khao Soi, Chineses broccoli with crispy pork belly, Pad thai, Pad see ew, Pad kee mao, Holy basil (Pad kra pow) , Duck curry, Massaman curry with crispy roti, Those items really hit the spot. You won't be disappointed if you order them for sure..!! Cocktails; they have a lot of signature cocktails and mocktails on the drink menu, their cocktails are very interesting, It is combined between Eastern - Tropical ingredients mixed with Western mixology style, for example they make cocktails from Thai tea, Lychee, Green tea and other tropical ingredients that they can find in the US . Lychee sorbet martini, Phuket fantasy and Forest Gump are my favorites but I have to come back here again to try their cocktails more. Atmosphere; Fun environment like you are on Khao San Road in Thailand that well known for the tourists from around the globe. They have dining table TuK Tuk inside the restaurant that you don't have to fly over 17 hours to Thailand for riding on Tuk Tuk. Service: The foods come out pretty fast, friendly and helpful staff. read more

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I've had nothing but wonderful experiences here! The customer service is always exceptional, and the food and drinks are absolutely delicious. I've tried a variety of dishes and beverages, and every single one has been amazing. The staff is incredibly kind and welcoming as well. Wishing this business continued success! read more

The food was good and the staff were friendly. Open space with nice decorations - looked like I was in the streets of Thailand!

Loved this restaurant! It's super cute, service was great, and a must when it's cold out. You have to try the Khao Soi. It's a coconut curry based soup that's rich in flavor. read more

Khao San Pearl - 36. Khao Soi Chicken - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I was NOT expecting this place to be as good as it was, but as I sit here in my post-meal food coma, I'm happy I stopped by for a late lunch. I had their Khao Soi and it was delicious! The broth was so full of flavor, and then the bowl was overflowing with fresh ingredients, from the chunks of white chicken meat to the egg noodles and veggies. Bonus points for providing such a massive serving, I couldn't make it more than 2/3 of the way through my meal, and I was STARVING when I arrived. Great spot if you're hungry for quick, but still top notch Thai food at a decent price. read more

Khao San Pearl - 36.Khao Soi Chicken - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Ordered Pad Thai with crispy pork. Very good food. Really enjoyed the Thai iced tea as well read more

Khao San Pearl - Pad Thai - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Amazing service super friendly staff and SOME OF THE BEST THAI FOOD AROUND! Defiantly recommend the Pad Thai. read more

Khao San Pearl - 60. Pad Thai Street Style with Shrimp - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Drinks, food and staff is amazing! Food isn't dry and so favorable. Staff refilled water and checked on us read more

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The best way to go at it is to go with a group and share everything family style. Because wow, all of these were a must try. The staff were soo friendly, they got the best staff at Khao San! We got the Hoy Joh and the chicken wings to start (not pictured). Both were crispy and flavorful but the Hoy Joh with the dipping sauce is a must try! The pork and shrimp stuffing was greatly paired with crispy tofu skin. The Crying Tiger was cooked well, but must eat it before it goes cold! The dipping sauce was a perfect pairing. The Khao San Holy Basil Chicken is a signature for a reason. Explosive flavors paired with jasmine rice to tame it out. The Khao Soi is a must if you had to pick one dish! Creamy curry with egg noodles and tender chicken. The papaya salad was solid, and you can never go wrong with mango sticky rice. read more

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Stopped here on a Thursday around 4 for Happy Hour. Server was very nice and fun, and the owner even came out and did a little dance to the music to entertain her. We got 3 happy hour selections. Wings, fries., and Pad See Mow, but the taste wasn't anything I would rave about. Seems like this would be a fun place to visit later in the evening when it is busier. read more

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3 stars cause the service is well...not good. The food was all pretty tasty as it's always been (wings were a tad dry but fry was on point). They only had 2 people working the front which didn't appear to be a short staff issue but just how they do it but hopefully i am wrong. When entering they hand you a menu then point you to a seat instead of walking you there. Took quite a while for the server to then bring waters over so definitely took advantage of them being there to place food order asap. First couple dishes came out but with no sharing plates so used napkins after waiting a bit then next dishes came then lastly plates and rice (is it's own dish as none came with). Would seem best if they just did qr code ordering or have you order at the bar esp since you need to pay at the end at the bar anyway. We didn't get drinks but the table next to use had theirs quite delayed since only 2 people in front so one person would also be bartender and greet people that enter but also had tables. Had a couple dishes come to our table that weren't ours and they didn't seem to know where they were supposed to go. Would be nice if they also had dishes with rice if people aren't planning on family style (not sure if they still have their lunch specials that djd this and were great) and obviously getting their service straightened out. read more

Amazing and friendly service. The food tastes really good. Highly recommend. I love the ambience inside. read more

Khao San Pearl - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Disclaimer: I've been here several times previously, and have always had a good experience. The food was great, the service good, and no complaints. So I'm recounting this latest experience as a heads up to the new ownership and my rating is based on that experience. Since I've had a good experience here before and was craving Thai food, I suggested that we meet here when some coworkers wanted to grab lunch. We were greeted and sat promptly, and our drinks arrived quickly. I got a Thai iced tea with coconut cream, and it was delicious. And free refills! The server mentioned that she was having some trouble with the POS system, which was apparently new. She also mentioned that the place was under new ownership as of that day (!) and they were still getting used to a few things. No worries! We placed our order and waited for the food to arrive. The appetizer did arrive in a reasonable time frame, and it was really good - fish cakes served with a sweet and spicy sauce. We waited some more for our entrees, and finally got up to inquire as to their whereabouts after forty minutes had passed and the couple at the table behind us who had sat down just fifteen minutes earlier had received their food. The server (a different server, apparently there was a shift change that wasn't mentioned) claimed that the ticket had never made it to the kitchen; she said it had printed in front instead of the back of house. I found that a little suspicious because both the appetizer and mains were on the same ticket, so how could one item make it out but not the others? Whatever. To her credit, she was very nice and apologetic, and offered to comp most of our food, which we gratefully took her up on. Unfortunately, we had to get the entrees to go since we had waited for so long already. When the rest of the food arrived, one of the dishes was missing. Apparently it was never entered at all? Thankfully the mains were comped as promised, and she even threw in some additional fish cakes as an apology for the hassle, so my friend who never did get his entree at least had something to eat. We didn't have time to deal with it, so we just left. Once I finally got home and went to eat my belated lunch (spicy crispy basil chicken) it was... terrible. The chicken was overcooked, tough, and stringy, and gave my jaw quite the workout. I still ate it because I was starving at that point, but it was pretty awful. I'm not sure if the change in ownership included a change in the kitchen, but I really hope this isn't an indication of future experiences! It would be a shame for this neighborhood spot to fall victim to poor ownership and lack of care in the kitchen. I'd give it another try based on previous positive experiences, but I'll be wary. read more

I came here with a friend right off a flight a few weeks ago. It was awkwardly in the middle of the afternoon, and surprisingly they were still open for lunch service. The place was rather vacant given the hour but the manager(?) was very amiable and sat at our table to converse with us for a bit. I was looking to get the typical pad see ew, when the manager advised to try something more adventurous, and I ended getting the Pad Char Pla which is a fried catfish curry per his recommedation, and the calamari. The catfish was definite a W by the owner. Calamari was just okay. In summary the food was food, but the hospitality was welcoming! Highly recommend! read more

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I have only had Thai a few times and while it's not my go-to I can usually find something I like. I had the Garlic Chicken, which had a nice garlicky flavor sauce on it but unfortunately the chicken wasn't the best quality and tasted like it in a rubbery sort of way. When our party of three were ready to head off to the Timberwolves game I went up to cover the bill for 1 appetizer and 3 entrees and was advised that the total came out to $140. It took a few minutes to sort out that we were not the party of six who were still sitting at the booth next to where we were eating and our bill was correctly sorted out. My friends seemed to like what they ordered and said that they would go back in the future but I might try a different place next time. Regardless how friendly and funny the people working there are, there just wasn't anything screaming out to me in happiness that I needed to return for. read more

Khao San Pearl - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Khao San was wonderful! A pleasant, relaxing dining room and they were able to accommodate a group of 11 from my office for lunch. Service was exceptional and very friendly! I had the Spicy Crispy Chicken with Basil and failed to notice the word spicy. The flavor and texture were wonderful, it was just too spicy for me. So if you're a spice wimp like me, make sure you look for the spicy symbol and ask for it mild. My coworkers dishes all looked great, including the fried catfish with veggies, the chicken pad thai, the holy basil fried rice with beef and more. Everyone seemed very satisfied. I'm very eager to go back and try more items from the delicious looking menu, including the crispy chicken with rice, the calamari, the chicken wings, the pad thai with shrimp and more. Very tasty food! read more

Khao San Pearl - The colorful menu. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Love their food! We go whenever we are in Ptown. They have great quality and ample portions too

Food (8.5/10) - Everything was delicious. Definitely some solid Thai food. Service (10/10) - Super friendly staff. Checked in multiple times throughout the meal and offered us happy hour pricing even though we were a few minutes late. Gave us great recommendations. Ambiance (10/10) - Love the decor. Super street-themed and really vibey. Would come back with a big group of friends. read more

Khao San Pearl - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Oh my yummies. We stopped in here (THANK GOD,) before an event for our school. We met friends here and they had ordered us vegan Nam Khao with tofu and they got chicken. This is NOT on the menu y'all. And for that I say I AM SO SORRY!!! Lol but I wasn't sorry. I wasn't sorry to eat that at all. It was SO full of texture and flavor OH MY YES. The rice was crispy and fried to perfection. The tofu was perfectly cooked - not GREASY at all and it was such a light color you could tell the frier oil was clean and fresh. The cilantro and green onion was so bright and fresh as was the romaine boats we had to make the lettuce wraps with. But to me the lime on top was the chef's kiss. It just gave it the acidity and brought all the flavors together. PERFECTION. And guys. I'm SO sorry for reviewing this dish as it was off menu. But it was SO good. I got a Thai Whiskey which was an old fashioned with Thai whiskey. It was lighter and not as harsh as a traditional Old Fashioned. My husband got a Pataya, which was very good. Fresh and bright which was a take on a mojito. Our two friends had the Lychee Lemonade Martini and LOVED it. Then we had spring rolls which I regret not taking photos of. Because guys they were DELISH. But what knocked my socks off was the peanut sauce. I'm not EVER a fan of peanut sauce. It's too sweet or too thick or too something. But this was a great consistency, and the flavor. OH The flavor. It was peanutty but also coconut notes and a bit of spice? I don't know but it was REALLY good. Finally we got some Coco Potato Fries which were SO incredibly delicious. What surprised me was that these were clearly deep fried but NOT at all greasy. And man the flavor. Sweet and coconut with a delicious dipping sauce. Oh man. The set up inside is SO cute. We sat at a BIG long table right when you come in and we're next to the Tuktuk which was SO cool. It had lights and was so COOL and original to have it set up as a table IN the restaurant. Everything was clean and bright and the temperature was good (not too hot or cold!) I cannot recommend it enough. Not to mention I can't stop thinking about the food and wishing I could have more RIGHT now!!! read more

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Wonderful food. Terrific sauce. Everything was perfectly cooked. Nice uncomplicated unpretentious but tasteful ambience. Friendly service.