Best Thai food in the area. Better quality food than the other locations in downtown Hillsboro!read more

I had a craving for red curry with rice noodles. It's a fairly new thing for me, since I usually…read morehave rice with curries. I was told that the red curry could not be made vegan because of the paste they use. They said the yellow curry could be made vegan. So I said I would have that. I was asked if I still wanted the rice noodles. I said sure. I wasn't told there would be an upcharge for it. I did ask at the beginning if rice comes with the curry, and was told yes. But when I was interested in the rice noodles, I wasn't told there would be an extra $2. I probably would have chose rice, because the rice noodles did not pair well with the yellow curry. I was asked about the spice level, and I said I prefer it medium, towards the milder side. I should have said mild, it was too spicy for me. I took most of the curry home to give to my son, he loves spicy curry. The restaurant was clean and had nice ambiance. Though it was hard to find parking nearby. I had to drive around the block a couple times to find a spot. I believe there's a parking garage not too far, but I'm not sure if it's free. It is however very close to the max station. If I have a red curry craving again in the near future, I definitely will go elsewhere.

A Flavorful Escape in Hillsboro! If you haven't made the…read moretrip to Top Burmese Ambassador on Main Street, you are missing out on one of the most unique and soulful dining experiences in the Portland area. While the original NW 21st location is a classic, the "Ambassador" location in Hillsboro feels like a true elevation of the brand, combining incredible hospitality with a menu that is a masterclass in Burmese flavors. Here is why this spot is an absolute 5-star gem: The Tea Leaf Salad (Laphet Thoke): You cannot visit a Top Burmese location without ordering this. It is the gold standard--fermented tea leaves mixed with crunchy peanuts, toasted sesame, fried garlic, and fresh lime. It's a texture and flavor explosion that is unlike anything else in Southeast Asian cuisine. The Golden Samosas: These are a "super duper" must-order. They are flaky, perfectly spiced, and served with a house-made sauce that provides the perfect tangy kick. If you want something even more comforting, their Samosa Soup is the ultimate rainy-day cure. Standout Mains: The Coconut Noodle Soup (Khao Soi) is incredibly rich and aromatic, with just the right amount of creaminess. For a more savory, hearty option, the Beef Curry with Pan-Toasted Paratha is spectacular--the beef is fork-tender and the paratha is buttery and crisp. The Service: The "Ambassador" name is fitting because the staff truly acts as ambassadors for their culture. They are incredibly patient in explaining the menu to newcomers and make excellent recommendations based on your spice tolerance. Atmosphere: The interior is beautifully designed--vibrant, warm, and upscale without being stuffy. It feels like a "mini-vacation" right in the heart of Hillsboro. Pro Tip: This location is incredibly vegan-friendly (about 70% of the menu can be made plant-based!), so it's the perfect spot for a group with diverse dietary needs. Don't leave without trying the Burma Blue cocktail--it's as beautiful as it is delicious!

4.5 stars!! This restaurant is a gem. This was my first experience with Burmese food and I must say…read morethat they did a very good job of showing their cuisine off. We ordered the green tea leaf salad, the turmeric fries, the chicken curry with paratha, the all-star okra curry, the coconut noodle soup, and the kheema paratha. I also tried the grass jelly drink. I can't choose my top favorite among everything that we tried. The green tea salad was very unique and I would never have ordered it myself. Now, I'm a fan. The turmeric fries were so delicious too! The chicken curry with the paratha was very Desi and excellent tasting. The okra had a homemade feel to it. I would've liked a side of paratha with it, rather than rice. The kheema paratha was excellent. The coconut noodle soup was like a nice warming/satisfying coconut curry with noodles. The grass jelly was interesting and I know that most of the jelly was left in the can, so while it is nice tasting, I wouldn't recommend drinking it in a can. The Hillsboro location is a little small but this restaurant and the server helping out are both an absolute delight and I highly recommend coming here!!

Best Thai iced tea I've ever had!!!…read more If I'm on this side of town I always stop in just for the Thai iced tea.

This has officially become our go-to pho spot. My grandma and I have been here at least six times…read morenow, and every visit reminds us why we keep coming back. We always order the round steak pho, and I usually ask for my steak raw on the side. The broth is incredibly clean, balanced, and full of rich beef flavor. It's easily my favorite pho broth in the area, and we've tried a lot of places. The vinegar garlic on the side is a must for building the perfect bite. The shrimp and pork salad rolls are always fresh with great peanut sauce, and the Vietnamese iced coffee is strong in the best way. The staff is friendly, the restaurant is family-owned, and you can really taste the love in the food. The space is always clean and well maintained. I live in Ridgefield, Washington, and whenever I come visit family in Hillsboro, this is the place I want to eat. This spot deserves to be way busier than it is. If you haven't tried it yet, you're missing out.

Although many of the reviews describe a restaurant, my review is about their food pod behind Xplore…read moreoff Cornell. It was, in a word, delicious! I ordered the pork vermicelli that came with salad and a small egg roll. The pork was well seasoned and grilled perfectly. The cucumber, carrot and lettuce salad was fresh and crisp. The counter person, Lynn, was delightful, even offering to take our photo. We will be back!

Friendly folks. But I came here for the beef after seeing it on Yelp. No beef on the menu though…read more Also, no soup for you today. Not sure if the advertised vs actual menu discrepancy is a Yelp Issue or a Chopstix Grill issue, but it's mighty disappointing when you're hungry and spending gas money to travel.

Was at the pod to watch the Mexico/South Korea World Cup matchup at Tall Trees, but seemingly…read morenobody told the vendors that this was happening. Taco cart? Closed. Coffee cart? Closed. Shawarma cart? Closed. Boba cart? Closed. My beloved Neshaminy-born Philly cheesesteak cart? Gone entirely. My options were the new Hawaiian and Detroit-style pizza carts, neither of which I've had any experience with at this point, the new Filipino cart that was absolutely slammed, the chicken cart that seemed abandoned by its owner, the sushi cart that seemed thematically inappropriate for the occasion, and KIN Thai Twist. The last cart has been here since the pod's inception and has tempted me on more than one occasion, but I didn't want to steer away from my beloved cheesesteak or seem ungrateful to Khantoke across the street. But I hadn't eaten here since having a dish of pad thai in its earliest days and the clock was ticking: Chicken katsu and crab rangoon it would be. That ended up being absolutely perfect for the occasion. Their katsu is delicately crisp and served with coleslaw on milk bread. Just outstanding. The crab rangoon, meanwhile, are perfect squares made by hand in the cart and wrapped around their own cheese filling. All of it just barely made it to Mexico's first (and only) goal of a 1-0 win, but it made me a KIN Thai Twist fan for the rest of my days. I want to go back and try the pork katsu and takoyaki and just enjoy it in the cozy confines of the pub. There are few certainties at this pod, but I'll take this katsu sandwich and a saison when I can get it.

Kin's offers a katsu sando on their menu, which was superb and went perfectly with my hoppy beer…read more The food pod has a beer tap establishment on the premises that is about a month old - very roomy and with air conditioning for those hot Hillsboro days. Kin's owners, were really sweet and friendly. I definitely recommend them for the sandwich, and I would definitely go back to try some of their other menu items. Happy eating!! :)

Dad and I have been really enjoying eating at Thai Princess! They have great Massaman Curry! The…read morefresh rolls and peanut sauce are scrumptious! Really! I ordered Pad Thai tonight and it was also great! Dad usually has the Sweet and Sour but tonight he went with a Cashew nut stir fry with pork. He said it had a lot of meat and it was really tasty. Service is excellent here and ambiance is quiet at dinner time. Shhh don't tell anyone!

Hillsboro native here. I've tried all the restaurants in the area and I think they have the best…read morecurry's of any Thai spot in Hillsboro! Probably the best Panang Curry I've had.

I went to Vivi's for the first time about 10 years ago and haven't stopped thinking about it since…read more Unfortunately, it's pretty far and out of the way from where I live, but every time I pass through the area and am hungry for Vietnamese food, I'm hungry for Vivi's. Over the years, I've brought friends and family here, talking it up enough that they're willing to make the journey with me. I always recommend the tofu vermicelli bowl. The fact that my tofu-skeptical father sang its praises after I made him try it is a testament to its flavor. I still think of it as the gold standard of tofu. I was recently in the area for the first time in 5 or 6 years and decided to go back to Vivi's with my mom. It was the first thing that popped into both of our minds-a real jinks moment. I was nervous that it wouldn't live up to our memory. Vivi's had moved around the corner from their old location-a cute, cozy little cafe-but their new restaurant is more spacious, hopefully to accommodate the flocks of diners that their food merits. I got the tofu vermicelli, which was exactly as I remembered, equally flavorful and generous in portion size for $15. My mom got the papaya salad for $5.50. I previously thought I didn't like papaya-I was mistaken. It was a unique and refreshing dish that I would 100% go back for. Vivi's food tastes fresh and nourishing and at the same time satisfying and rich. We were short on time and were prepared to have to take it to go, but our food was out in 10 minutes. I don't usually write reviews, but after so many great experiences over the years it felt long overdue. A small business that has maintained their quality at reasonable prices over the years deserves to be recognized with a recommendation. Give Vivi's a try!

I recently went to Vivi's with a friend for lunch. I had been to their other location way back in…read morethe day and remember liking them. My omni friend researched restaurants that had vegan options to accommodate me. Vivi's was a good selection. There were plenty of vegan items on the menu, I settled on a vermicelli bowl. He asked the server many questions, and she made helpful recommendations. He got different meats on rice. He enjoyed it a lot. I enjoyed the vermicelli bowl, very fresh and flavorful. The restaurant had a pleasant decor, very clean. I definitely would come back again!

I chose the vegetable stir fry with chicken and an order of crab Rangoon. They asked what level of…read morespice I'd like, and I opted for mild not knowing what to expect at this particular truck. Next time I'll go with a step up, as the flavor was good but I definitely could've handled a tad more kick. The meal was quite good overall. A bit on the smaller side as far as portion goes, but very fresh and piping hot. The Rangoon was tasty and the service was very friendly. Good first visit.

I was disappointed with my first visit here. The cashew chicken wasn't what I expected. The sauce…read morewas different from any other Thai food I've had. And cardinal sin for me is including celery. Plenty of food to eat, just not what I was expecting. I'm willing to give another try, but this dish is off my list. Friendly person taking my order. Get a pager to let you know when the food is ready. Came fresh and hot.

Food in this place is always AMAZING and one of the best places in 3 counties for Sushi…read more We dropped in 7:29 on a Thursday night and it was packed as usual. Brought my daughter here after shopping at a local dress shop. That's on a another review itself You want great sushi this is the place

I would say overall it's a 3.5…read more Staff: very friendly and checked on us numerous times Environment: It was the same as usual but it's nice and also it was once a library! Food: We ordered 2 lunch sets that's available M-F. 1. California roll: it's made with real crab meat and they gave a hearty amount of it 2. Salmon roll: made with fresh salmon and thick cuts but the downside was that the rice was very warm which made everything inside warm. Having warm raw salmon didn't sit well with me 3. Tempura and sashimi set. The sashimi was fine, not warm so that was good! There were three kinds of fish, too. The tempura was nice and good portions. The downside was the salad dressing and the dipping sauce for the tempura: it was extra salty for me that I couldn't finish my salad. I started dabbing a bit of the sauce with the tempura though I personally would like to have it more saucy but it was too salty. Overall, it was okay. Just the warmth of the raw fish and the extra salty sauces were personally concerning.

Brought family here, 4 of us. The server was very helpful on choices and suggestions. 3 had…read moredifferent curry bowls all said they were very good! Pad Thai by #4...ok not the best. Appetizer: of crispy chicken & crispy basil (main course item but shared) GF they use rice flour. And MIANG KHAM (Thai "tacos" with leaf as the tortilla filled with coconut and a ginger sauce) my favorite!!! Simple decor. Staff greet guests entering and leaving.

This branch just opened up in our neighborhood and it's great! We got the Khao Soi and Pad See Ew…read more Both had bold amazing flavors. The chicken in Khao Soi was disappointing since we expected pieces rather than the whole pieces and they weren't as flavorful as the broth they were in. Wish it was a little more spicy but nothing that couldn't fixed with some chili oil! The take out notification was quick to come thru and it was ready for pick up within 15 mins for us! Would visit again for sure to try other menu items.