I'm actually shocked that, in all my perusing of Portland food spots, I'd never heard of Kuno before seeing it by chance in an Uber one day and deciding to investigate. This place is a food haven: small, cozy, affordable, and absolutely delicious. I came for dinner with my partner on a weekday evening, and it was totally empty except for one other party. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is pretty small, but has a very quaint, homey atmosphere: think ambient lighting, darker wood, a simple menu.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was fantastic. We were immediately welcomed in, and our waiter checked in on us often. We ordered the crab wontons to start, the Kuno chicken sandwich, and a fried rice that I now am forgetting the name of and can't locate on the online menu. We also ordered two cocktails. Everything came out hot and was absolutely delicious: you can just tell that the food here is made with love. The crab wontons were jaw-droppingly good -- I'll definitely be getting that again -- as was the fried rice, which had tender strips of chicken and that elusive wok hei that I've struggled to find in Portland restaurants. The fried chicken sandwich was great too, though smaller portioned. My partner and I tend not to order cocktails at restaurants, since so often you're getting three sips worth of a drink for something like $15, but Kuno's cocktails were such a treat. They were unique, tasty, complex, and actually sizable -- my cocktail kept me hydrated through the entirety of my entree, which is rare these days! Overall: I'm so grateful to have stumbled upon this spot. I can't wait to return! read more

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I've driven down Cumberland Avenue countless times and somehow never noticed Kuno. It's an easy spot to miss -- definitely in "hole in the wall" territory --but it's one worth finding. On a recent snowy Saturday night, we were looking for a casual, affordable sit-down dinner. The challenge? It's Portland, so most places close by 9 pm. Kuno, open until 11 pm, was a welcome surprise. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has a cozy, neighborhood feel with plenty of free street parking nearby.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]When you walk in, the bar area is the first thing you see. It almost feels like the bar's the whole restaurant, but there's a small dining room tucked in the back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bar itself seemed like a great spot to grab a cocktail and a bite, and I'd come back just for that. The menu isn't huge, but it has a solid variety. I stole a bite of my husband's spicy chicken sandwich, and it was easily a 10/10. The bread was fluffy, the chicken thick and juicy, and the slaw on top gave it a yummy twist. My ground chicken with basil came with a crispy fried egg, but it leaned a little salty. I also assumed the egg would be sunny-side up, which was on me. I'd still order it again, but the chicken sandwich was the clear winner. We also got a few apps: the wings were juicy with a generous portion, the pork dumplings were delish, and the crab wontons, while tasty, leaned more cream cheese than crab filling. Drinks-wise, they offered cocktails, beer, and even full bottles of wine; we ordered a $40 bottle of Italian red. Our two entrées, three apps, and wine came to about $110, which felt reasonable for the portions and quality, especially given the area. We left happy and will definitely be back when we're in the mood for no-frills Thai food. Kuno is exactly that -- homey, unpretentious, and casual, but still a place where you can order a reasonably priced bottle of wine and get solid service. read more

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Stop by on a night out while visiting friends in the Portland area, and I was quite impress with my experience. My friend said the spot is popular for take out, and he hadn't actually sat down for dinner before. I can confirm that during our visit there was constant traffic of pick up orders. This is definitely a hidden gem in Portland. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant/bar space is relatively small and cozy[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. We sat at the bar and the owner took good care of us. We had an order to the spicy wings and fried rice with veggies and chicken. The food was super flavorful. I cannot wait to be back in town and try more dishes and enjoy some takeout. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Small restaurant away from the hectic main area that packs a punch! The ambiance is relaxing, not much space at all.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bar seats 8 and there are a few additional tables in the back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]What it lacks in space, it makes up in every other aspect![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Thai Iced Tea was yummy! We tried half of the items on the menu and each one was absolutely delicious. Far better than what we have in NY. The Shrimp Pad Tai- so amazing that I am still tasting it. The fried noodles and crab rangoon-great as well!! Its clear it is a popular spot. It was a a revolving door of takeout orders for a reason!!! read more

This is an absolutely fantastic place that I wish I could gate-keep from the world, but I should not. Perhaps one of the best local spots in Portland that hasn't "blown up" Service: wonderful. the guy that's always there is quite cheery and glad to explain dishes to you Food: the highlight. I have not had any bad dishes here - my favorites are nasi goreng (which I have never heard of until this place) and the fried chicken sandwich [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere: never super busy. vibe-y looking bar and then an open space with tables for 2-4. I'm always in disbelief at how empty it usually is[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Prices are spot-on and on the cheaper side (for similar cuisine and type of restaurant), but they do things better here. I've probably been here ~10 times in the last 6 months and will likely be back at least 10 more in the next 6 months! read more

Fast, easy pickup! Got exactly what I wanted. Good quality chicken, nice sauce-- subtle flavor but classic read more

kuno - Crispy Tangerine Chicken - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Maine

What a hidden gem! I found Kuno when I was vacationing in the area and was interested in trying some good Asian food. Kuno meets the mark! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant isn't too large, but has an intimate, luxurious aesthetic. The bar area is dim and relaxing, great for date nights! The dining area is cozy and not too cramped. I enjoyed sitting next to the window and people watching![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My server was very friendly and quick. He catered to my needs and provided prompt, but attentive service. I ordered the Korean Wings, Pork Dumplings, and Pad Thai. The wings were some of the best Korean wings I've ever had. I am usually suspicious when it comes to Korean chicken wings, because they're usually far too spicy and coated in too much breading. Kuno has the perfect balance! The breading was light and didn't take away from the star of the show: the sauce! The sauce is spice forward but ends with a sweetness that is incredibly cohesive. They make for a great appetizer alongside the pork dumplings. Those seared dumplings are SO yummy and I enjoyed the dipping sauce it came with. The taste reminds me of soup dumplings. It has a rich, velvety, umami flavor that is to die for. The Pad Thai was also great! Not as spicy as I'd expected, and came with WAY more bean sprouts than I'd hoped. However, the flavor is delicious and it's a huge portion size. I added shrimp and chicken to mine, as it usually only has tofu. I highly recommend Kuno. Whether you dine in or order take out, you will be satisfied! read more

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Kuno has incredible food, great service, [[HIGHLIGHT]]cool atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] , and is super fast. take out is always under 15 minutes. try a cocktail! read more

This place is a hidden gem. Great cocktails and appetizers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a cool bar vibe inside[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the Char Kway Teow was fantastic!! read more

kuno - Crab Wonton - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Maine

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One of the best meals I've had lately! We ordered the Brussels sprouts, nasi goreng, and char kway teow and all were excellent and full of flavor. Additionally, prices are very reasonable and it's easy to find free street parking around the restaurant. This place is such a hidden gem. read more

kuno - Char Kway Teow and Nasi Goreng - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Maine

Need a break from lobster and chowder? This place is amazing. Dumplings seared perfectly, tangerine chicken was a favorite at the table, and the curry was so flavorful and delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great service and atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will be coming back! read more

Amazing. Here's why! did the chicken stir fry and the shrimp noodles and ordered the stir fried rice for a child. Requested child's meal to contain no heat/pepper and it was happily devoured by a 7 year old. Veggies, fried egg, chicken and all! Quick, delicious and good price! Gonna order again this week. read more

This place deserves more customers! [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was only one other table on a Friday night but most of us were Asian, so you know the food is going to be good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's a small menu but everything looked like solid options. We enjoyed the Char Kway Teow (chewy wide noodles with shrimp, Chinese sausage and bean sprouts) and stir-fry ground chicken with basil and a fried egg. The noodle dish was like elevated Pad See Ew and we loved the sweet-saltiness of the sausage. The stir fry had a wonderful spiciness level - not too much to overpower the flavors of the dish. Great prices too. If we lived here, we'd be regulars. read more

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We love this place! A little off the trendy beaten tracks (of Washington Ave and the Commercial St. waterfront) but well worth the trip. We have spent time in Singapore (probably the best place to eat in the world...) and it is so nice to have authentic food from Southeast Asia here in Portland. The char kway teow (fried wide rice noodles (++) with shrimp) and the chicken wings are especially good, but everything we ordered was authentic and delicious! Our son LOVED their chicken sandwich. Very reasonably priced too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They do a pretty good takeout business, but we really like the ambience of the place; it doesn't look like much from the outside, but it is very nice -- simply and comfortably appointed -- for sit-down dining.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The small staff is extremely nice (and efficient! read more

kuno - Nasi goreng - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Maine

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The place small, quaint and perfect for a rainy day comfort food. (Pictured below) We both really enjoyed our food and proportions. read more

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Amazing tasty food! This is my go to when I land late to PWM. Grab a chicken sandwich and head home. 10/10

Fabulous Thai food in a great space to sit and eat, and also a beautiful bar. Sophisticated setting with reasonable prices. Loved the Thai basil lemonade, Pad Thai was fresh and not dried out, all the food was as good as New York. An added plus was the classic big band music in the background, not too loud, just right. read more

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food was pretty great! not anything mind blowing but thumbs up! service was good, little bit slow (if you're in a rush maybe pick somewhere else) great drinks-- basil lemonade was incredible! [[HIGHLIGHT]]great energy to the place, very homey and welcoming![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

kuno - Pad Thai Chicken - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Maine

kuno is the best place you can DoorDash after one two many beers with your besties. Some crab wonton (and some water!!!) will heal you. Thank me later. read more

Need Delicious food delivered to your door at 10:30pm? Right here. If I added up all of the money I've spent on delivery from Kuno, I could probably buy a decent used car. Any regrets? NONE. Favorite item? Definitely the stir fry ground chicken with basil. It's perfect piping hot, it's perfect cold at 3am when you can't sleep and don't want the microwave to wake your roommate, and it's even perfect reheated the next day. That's next level people. Also trailing barely behind are the pad Thai with chicken, the Nasi Goreng, the Veggie green curry, the stir fry noodles, and the Brussels sprouts. I haven't yet tried the tangerine chicken, but...soon! You've got drinks at home? Forget you do and order a Thai ice tea and a Thai basil lemonade. Can't seem to pick a favorite, both equally good! Kuno, I love you. Never change! read more

Four of us dined at Kuno and none of us had been there before. Four different meals, each one the best Thai meal any of us had ever had. Superb food, very attentive service, super reasonable prices. Will definitely go back. read more

I really like almost everything on the Kuno menu and have followed them from their very first roving food truck. Once they settled their food truck into the lot next to their new space, I continued to be a fan. They serve generous portions of delicious food. I love their tamarind wings, chicken sandwich and brussel sprouts! Here are my two current concerns: 1. Their hours, they seem to be open for a very limited number of hours and only on some days. I have driven all the way over, during listed "open" hours and they have been closed 2. I don't mind a limited menu, and Kuno makes the things they make super well, but sometimes, the menu may just have 4 choices, I would urge them to expand the menu, even just a little. read more

Highly recommended from a friend that lives in Portland and this place did NOT disappoint. I opted for takeout and the food was fresh and incredible. The dumplings were out of this world!!! I heard the chicken sandwich was awesome which I'll get next time. I'll be back!! read more

This was a delivery order. First, the expected delivery time was an hour, but I received my order in far less time. Kuno was very prompt in preppijg my order. Upon receiving my order, a Malaysian style fried rice, and a green curry veggie dish. Everything was still very warm with crisp and fresh veggies, and freshly cooked rice. Flavor wise, both dishes were delicious and perfect for what I wanted. Kuno is a great take out option for your Asian cuisine needs. read more

kuno - Green Curry Vegetables - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Food is all great. Had just about all of it. Chicken pad Thai and veggie green curry are my faves. Staff is fast and attentive at least for take out. read more

really good food and pretty good prices! the waiter we had spoke very softly in a whisper and it was a little frustrating. i didnt even know he was taking orders at one point and i was about 4 feet away from him. read more

Food came quick and hot, but wasn't what we thought it would be. The Brussels sprouts have great flavor but are just soaked in grease it squirts out when you bite into them. We asked for 5 star pad Thai and it was barely a 1, had great flavor just no spice. The spicy chicken sandwich also had no spice at all but good taste. The wings and crab Rangoons were delicious. read more

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If you're looking for a DOPE chicken sandwich, look no further. Quite possibly my favorite chicken sandwich in the city, thanks to the Asian slaw, brioche bun, and chili Mayo! And it comes with fries for only $14!! That's a STEAL by Portland standards! But seriously, everything on their menu is incredible - the Brussels sprouts, wontons, chicken wings. You literally can't go wrong no matter what you choose. Their only flaw is that they're only open in the evening, from 5-11pm, which is a bummer when you're craving that chicken sando at lunchtime. Seriously, that is a MUST if you order Kuno! read more

My tiny COVID POD meets occasionally at outdoor spots in our yards and the tables of outdoor dining, to make an attempt at feeling semi normal during these pandemic times. Kuno was one of the discoveries that made a chilly, Maine evening, feel like a little bit of magic. There menu has maybe 10 items on it, but everything was a winner, from the Fried Chicken Sandwich to the Brussel Sprouts. Despite it being a food truck, the essence of the spot made it more like a hip outdoor spot in the middle of a big city. Think courtyard in a lesser known part of Brooklyn. They are working on their brick and mortar, which is the spot where their food truck is parked, but during the pandemic, the food truck seems like a good spot to stay in. I will be returning here for take out as the months get colder, a definitely warm, bright spot in the upcoming dark winter. read more

kuno - Outdoor eating area for the food truck - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Maine

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This place the absolute bomb yo! Come and try it out! They got the bomb sammies, fried chicken stylee! Stir fry is legit as Frank! Try some, buy some! It's good read more

kuno - Kuno - Food Trucks Near Me - Portland, Maine

My family and I were craving spicy food, something outside of the seafood scene. I enjoyed my spicy noodles and my kids liked the fried rice. The drinks were really good. My only wish is if their food was spicier but I am of south Asian descent so of course I crave fire in my food read more

Everything is so delicious! They have quickly become one of my regular take out spots, and in a post-Covid world I can't wait to eat at the restaurant. Char Kway Teow is crave worthy - and their Crab Rangoons are the absolute best I've ever had. read more

After a disappointing night at Via Vecchia, Kuno was a saving doordash grace. Like wow. 1/4 the price, 2x the value. Amazing. So amazing. Go here. read more

Just really awesome. The food was amazing and affordable. The chicken sammy and chicken wings were bomb, my girlfriend had the Brussel sprouts and pad thai and raved about them. It's just open for takeout right now but on the inside of the place is a small bar. Looking forward to eating there when they open up. read more

Food was fantastic, was looking for a late night meal after a long day of exploring. Casually came across this place and I had to leave a review. Definitely recommend it. read more

Kuno is always delicious! I have always received great customer service and even better food. Always quick delivery with doordash. Give kuno a try! read more

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KUNO delivery through 2dinein.com was great. Came hot and fast... Crispy THIGH MEAT chicken sandwich served with a side of seasoned well-done french fries, meaty wings, and creamy crab rangoons -- yummy! read more

Have ordered from here several times the food is amazingggg, tonight got food and the crab rangoons are amazing who ever made them tonight deserves a raise read more

Kuno!!! My husband and I are sending you so many compliments. We ordered delivery via 2dinein. First of all, incredibly impressed by how hot, fresh and crispy all your food was delivered. You by far, have the best wings followed by a surprisingly tasty, savory/sweet slaw-topped fried chicken sandwich. Your pad Thai is delicious and thank you for paying attention to my specific requests. We'll be ordering again! Yum read more

Delicious pad thai with shrimp! The flavors were really excellent. Such a cute location too - can't wait to sit inside in the future. Will def make this a regular for take-out meanwhile! Only one thing: it seems like ordering in advance does not work so well. Would just order 15-30 mins before you want to pick it up! read more