18 Knockout Spots for Affordable Dining in Portland

"Mai Thai has been a cornerstone of the Belmont neighborhood for years, adding to the plethora of reliable fast casual Thai spots in Portland. Mai Thai slings crowd favorites like pad Thai and green curry on the regular for less than $15, along with dishes like khao moo dang (red roasted pork with rice) and khao soi (Northern curry noodle soup). However, its lunch time special has barely budged in price since the pandemic. For $12, you can get most of the standard Thai dishes on the regular menu, like drunken noodles and pad see ew, which comes with complementary sides of rice." - Katrina Yentch, Eater Staff