Recently, a group of my friends and I were looking to get together for lunch. I have been to Tara Thai multiple times, so suggested that. Everyone (5 of us), all totally enjoyed our lunch! The inside is not very interesting but the sevice is great, it's well lit and well arranged. In nice weather, they have a wonderful outdoor deck that I've truly enjoyed several times. Every time I go there, I go to my favorite and very interesting book and gift store a few doors down, New Renaissance. A combination of the 2 makes a wonderful destination! read more

I was in the neighborhood and looking for dinner and walking by I decided to eat here. It's a quaint location and there's patio seating and the weather on my visit was perfect for that. Service was friendly and pretty efficient. Unfortunately the meal wasn't really what I expected. I ordered cashew nut chicken. Flavor was as expected, however it was basically a bowl of carrot medallions with a few bits of bell peppers, onions and a few bits of chicken. It could have been an off day for the cook, but it just didn't do it for me. read more

Food was a 7/10 yesterday, maybe an off day but there are too many great Thai restaurants in Portland for a 7/10 experience. The Pad Thai had zero flavor yesterday. The Peanut Sauce used to be great but is average now. I recommend Kinara Thai. read more

This cute little place is tucked away on 23rd- very cute & the workers are the best! I will say, the food didn't excite me, it was okay. I was hoping for more flavor from the papaya salad, but it was only okay for me. The Singapore noodles were kinda mushy, so maybe it was more a texture thing for me? Eggrolls were great, crunchy & flavorful. Overall, I'm glad I was able to try, I would be open to coming back and trying different things! read more

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lovely setting, mediocre food. had a pad thai, boring, and had a pineapple rice dish, mush, visually unappetizing and basically unappetizing. also , a delivery clown showed up to pick food for a delivery: his motorized scooter , bike, was blasting music from its speakers. on repeat. so for 5 minutes or more we had to hear this din coming from the street, which was 10 feet away. when i asked a waiter he said yes it was a delivery. well that is unacceptable. that delivery person works for , in general , for Tara Thai. bottom line, avoid. read more

The food here was amazing! I can't believe Yelp gave 3.8 stars. Good service. Cute location. Great drinks, even better food. This place has ruined Pad Thai for me. Definitely recommend! read more

I came here for lunch since it's by my office because I wanted Thai food. I ordered to pick it up. It was done very quickly. You can pay when you get there. The staff is really nice. I sat and ate my food there. I got the massaman curry. It was so hot that I couldn't eat it. I also really burnt my tongue. The curry itself had very little flavor. The potatoes weren't cooked all the way and the chicken was over cooked. I ended up giving the rest to my family. The inside is cute and clean. I honestly probably won't order again. read more

Tara Thai Northwest - Mussamun Curry - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Average Thai food with a minimal menu. All the standards and nothing really special. Inoffensive noodles, runny, thinned out curry chock full of dull, inexpensive potato, carrot, and onion. There's nothing exceptional at all at Tara Thai. Nothing is awful, nothing is great. Atmosphere is fine, split evenly between climate controlled indoors, and open air patio. Service is friendly but hard to track down. Special requests seem like a foreign concept to waitstaff. Don't bother. No matter how you order a dish, it arrives as the kitchen wants to make it. Restaurant is a little cheap with chicken, beef, shrimp, seems some cost cutting is going on. Tara Thai isn't a destination, just the fourth best option in the neighborhood. read more

I have to stop here every time I visit PDX. This local gem can be smelled from 3 blocks away and everything I've tried has been excellent. Tonight we had the egg rolls and beef pad ped medium spice level. So so good read more

Tara Thai Northwest - We tore this plate up before I got a picture. The cocktails are unique and refreshing too - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The weather is absolutely Portland perfect with a magnificent green tree canopy covering the huge outdoor patio. I love the serenity of this place. It's my favorite place on this street. I'm having my favorite Duck Curry which is available in Mild, Medium or Hot. The plating is beautiful (check out my photos) Delicious fresh green vegetables including quick seared Thai Basil leaves made it absolutely delightful. After eating through most of the vegetables, I could then see the ample roasted boneless duck breast sliced perfectly and a roasted duck drumstick. The service was fairly quick, and the wait staff checked with me several times. It's Saturday night. More happy diners are arriving. Soulful 60's and 70's music is playing softly in the background. Parking and Handicap ramp in the back. Life is good read more

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I don't understand the negative reviews. The service is excellent, the atmosphere inside and out warm and charming. We had a nice lunch after our optometry exam at See Eye Wear. We both had generous sized salads. Mine with beef, my wife's with chicken. The dressing was fulls of flavors. Citrus and papaya, and the meats were very flavorful. We will return when we come back to pick up our glasses. Highly recommend! read more

Tara Thai Northwest - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We parked in their small lot and walked up the handicap ramp under the big tree for a lovely outdoor patio dining experience. We ordered our favorite Thai dishes and it came out fairly quickly. The staff were so nice and checked in on us the right amount. I've been here several times and it's probably one of my favorite Thai places in Portland. read more

Tara Thai Northwest - Seasonal Mango Over Sweet Rice - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Food came out quick, portion sizes are huge, and service is friendly. Went with a group of 5 and everyone loved their food! Their spice levels are on the conservative side, so don't be afraid to order spicy. Will be coming back. read more

Honestly, this might be one of the best thai places I've been to! I love getting their pad thai, and the servers are always so helpful and friendly! I live just down the street, so having this place close by has been so nice. read more

Love, love, love Tera Thai! Regular favorite dishes include the egg rolls, Pad Ka Praw and the Mixed Vegetable Stir fry. They also have the BEST patio dining on a lovely, shaded covered deck. Highly, highly recommend! read more

Delightful little house with impeccable cleanliness and gracious waitstaff. Everything you'd want on a menu at a Thai/Laotian restaurant. Curry was top notch and they added coconut milk to tamp down the spicy index for me! Eggplant was plentiful and tasty and Singapore noodles had mussels and calamari and shrimp and broccoli and carrots and bamboo shoots. Patio is lovely but today we wanted the refreshing AC to get a respite from the 90 degree heat outside ! If you have any from after your meal, the mango sticky rice is a MUST HAVE! keep up the great work here. Prices are reasonable for quality and quantity and atmosphere. Good value!! Great service with smiles and water kept full. Very attentive and wanting to please. Thank for the wonderful service you gave us! read more

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Good food, cozy small spot. Service was a little sparse, but friendly and attentive when they were around.

So good! My favorite spot on 23rd street. Super fast service as well! Fried rice dishes are my favorite:) read more

Tara Thai Northwest - Chicken Thai Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We were having a lazy Friday. The first non-rainy day in a week, so we decided to venture out for a walk and lunch. My wife needs Gluten Free and as we were walking by we noticed they allows dogs on the outdoor patio (score). Not a lot of lunch traffic, so we're were quickly seated and placed our orders. The wait staff is very friendly and helpful. I had the Pad Thai and she had the Pineapple Fried Rice. Everything tasted great. The PT comes with vermicelli noodles, which is unique but they work. Overall, a good choice and we will come again. read more

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Quaint little spot on 23rd Street in NW Portland that was recommended to us by our chiropractor. The service is great with just the right amount of attention. The food is the best Thai we have ever found. Take out is quick and easy. Repeat customers. read more

Excellent food and service! We originally stopped in just for drinks but ended up ordering food--and we're so glad we did. The dishes came out quickly and were bursting with flavor. We had a great experience at Tara Thai Northwest. Highly recommended! read more

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This place has the eggplant basil with chicken which makes my mouth watering. They also have cashew nuts chicken suits for the rice. Both of them can be made spicy or mild. We were able to be served fast before big group of customers came. There were lots options on the menu for us to try next time. read more

Tara Thai Northwest - Eggplant basil with chicken and cashew nuts with chicken - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Super delicious and authentic Thai food! 4 stars for the smaller portion size with high prices. I would normally always have left overs at a Thai restaurant, but not this one. Recommend the coconut tofu and larb! Not very busy at all. Went during dinner time and only saw one other table while we were there. Very clean and nicely decorated. read more

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I never leave reviews ever. Even if I really don't like a place or just like a place. This restaurant deserves its flowers. Amazing staff, amazing food, cocktail are strong and delicious and the price is extremely reasonable. Do not sleep on this place. I will be coming back again and again and again. read more

Tara Thai Northwest - Drunken noodles and pineapple rice - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Love, love. The mango sticky rice? It's a must have. It's literally my favorite thing there. Staff is attentive and helpful. read more

Tara Thai is consistent and delicious! One of my favorite Thai Teas in Portland, but if there was one thing I would skip it would be the crab rangoons, I just wish they were a little crunchier. Inside is simple but well lit, outside seating is cute! Staff is always super friendly, I've only ever had one mix up on an order and they were very proactive in fixing. Tom Kha NEVER disappoints! read more

I LOVE Tara Thai! My favorite spot for Thai food in Portland. Awesome prices, portions, and flavor. Great staff too. I usually get to go, but the patio seating is an added bonus. read more

Just ordered the pad Thai with tofu. Best I've ever had. They use skinny rice noodles that are great and you can specify the heat level. Go for the medium ! Friendly crew works here as well. Highly recommend read more

thai curry is a new found favorite of mine, so I branched out and ordered the khao soi noodles. It was too spicy for my liking and not too flavorful. Wouldn't re order. Maybe khao soi isn't my thing. Julia loved the basil spaghetti. read more

Tara Thai Northwest - Khao soi - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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A huge lover of Thai food, Tara Thai was one of the first Thai restaurants I dined at when I moved to Portland 20 years ago. I've been back many times to dine with friends and for take-out. I'm partial to their flavorful curries, always so comforting! While I typically go for the spicier Padang curry, they have turned me into a fan of Pumpkin curry. The sweet flavor and soft texture of the pumpkin adds a surprise element that I prefer over potatoes usually found in a yellow curry. Sooooo good! Their Mango Paradise Combo is also delicious! The contrast of sweet mango and their spicy curry along with carrots, onions and lots of fresh basil hits every flavor element. For extra protein I add chicken or shrimp. Over rice, this is a hearty dish. The crisp papaya salad with a dressing of fish sauce, hot peppers and lime, topped with ground peanuts, is always how I start my meal. Located on the northern end of NW 23rd in a charming house, complete with a wrap around porch for outdoor dining, definitely give Tara Thai a try. They are following all protocols and then some during Covid with hand sanitizer provided, lots of space between outdoor tables, and of course takeout. read more

Tara Thai Northwest - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

THIS IS THE BEST THAI FOOD IN PDX. consistently good and great service. Amazing cocktails as well.

Would not recommend coming here. :( Ordered the green and murrumas curry, and they were seriously was so thin. I mean it was literally soup with no flavor, and I'm not exaggerating. Got told that mixing it with the rice adds thickness, but somehow made it less flavorful and did NOT help with thickening it up, so yea... Boo don't waste your time or money. read more

Best Pad See Ew. I used to live in the area and ordered takeout from here often during covid.

I visited Tara Thai Northwest a few weeks ago for dinner with a friend. The service was friendly and I liked that outdoor patio. There's some tables inside for when the weather isn't as great. It's a little house which is pretty cool. There's both Thai dishes and Laotian dishes on the menu plus some fusion dishes. We got fresh shrimp salad rolls, pad se ew, khao poon namkai, and mango sticky rice. The salad rolls were good. The pad se ew was good. The kaho poom namkai soup was delicious. I liked the lime, the spice, and the mint combination in the broth. The mango sticky rice was tasty as well. The mango was fresh and perfectly ripe. The rice was sweet and had the right amount of coconut sauce. I'll looking forward to coming back to this restaurant soon and I highly recommend it. read more

One of the best and cutest spots in the neighborhood. All the curry options are incredible. Pad Thai is great too. Pad Pred is in my rotation too. I can't thank the staff enough, they stayed open during the ice storm and everyone was so nice. They really always have the best service even for takeout. This is a staple, can't recommend enough. Thank you Tara Thai! read more

After trying about five different Thai restaurants, the one I return to most often is Tara Thai. The food is good, fresh, and the staff is really friendly and inviting. Plus I like the atmosphere of this place, especially the patio area. I tend to always get the same things, and therefore I highly recommend the chicken satay, the pad see yew with beef, I like any of the curries, and pad Thai. I've never been disappointed, and they continue to make me happy. If you haven't figured it out by now, I'm definitely recommending this place to you. read more

Amazing everything is a everything fast and fresh. I enjoy everything food and the service

Tara Thai is one of my favorite Thai restaurants in town. The staff are absolutely sweet and accommodating and kind. I went with family who are vegetarian and the lovely staff member that helped us made sure that they were given vegan sauces and food was completely fish sauce and egg free for them. She was absolutely the sweetest, I wish I could've given her a hug! Super nice ambience, too, and their food is consistently amazing. I had the Pad Ka Praw, with ground chicken and fried egg at the Hot level. It had pleasant warmth and heat to it. Super delicious! The fried egg is an extra few cents but worth it! read more

Tara Thai Northwest - Pad Ka Praw with ground chicken and fried egg. At the Hot level - Thai Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Tara Thai has been my go to Thai food for many years. It is flavorful with just the right amount of spice level for me. We mostly order take out and have had great experiences with pickup and delivery. I wished we were closer to dine in. read more

The food was good, I got green curry with chicken and an order of coconut shrimp. I wish the curry had a more punchy flavor and had more chicken, but it was well balanced. The shrimp was great. I got my order delivered and it took a minute to arrive but it still had a nice crsipiness to it and the coconut had a little sweetness which was nice. Overall, I'd order from here again to try some other items. read more