Thai Food in Portland (2025)

Portland’s Thai jewel, Langbaan serves a refined, history-driven tasting menu that earned the 2024 James Beard Outstanding Restaurant award. It now operates inside Phuket Cafe’s space, reservable in monthly drops, and remains a rite of passage for Thai cuisine lovers.

Thai flavors meet Texas smoke at this lively barbecue-and-cocktail hangout. Celebrated by Bon Appétit’s Hot 10, Eem’s brisket white curry and chopped BBQ fried rice capture Portland’s collaborative spirit—and it’s very much a local favorite for lunch and dinner.

Southern Thai fried chicken with roti and curry put Hat Yai on the map. Frequently praised by local critics, it’s a casual, counter-service staple where trays of chicken, flaky roti, and spicy ground pork keep Portlanders returning.

From the Langbaan/Eem team, Phuket Cafe channels Phuket street flavors with personality to spare—think whole fried pompano and spirited cocktails. Portland Monthly spotlighted its charm, and the train car–style patio adds to the fun.

Nong Poonsukwattana’s beloved chicken-and-rice spot epitomizes doing one thing exceptionally well. Celebrated by Eater and other national outlets, the poached chicken, aromatic rice, and gingery sauce remain a must for newcomers and locals alike.

Thai-Chinese comfort from Bangkok’s Chinatown playbook—chive cakes, guay jub, grilled squid, and buttery toast with pandan custard. Named Portland Monthly’s Restaurant of the Year, it blends transportive design with food that’s warm, textural, and deeply satisfying.

A neighborhood favorite from the Ninsom team, PaaDee focuses on regional Thai comfort—som tum, larb, and its standout ba mhee noodle soup. Eater Portland regularly recommends it for both dine-in and top-tier takeout.

A bright, welcoming room and a menu inspired by the owner’s mom make Rukdiew feel personal. Willamette Week praised its hot wings and khao soi; locals love the playful desserts and precise flavors across the board.

This Division Street sleeper hits classics and riffs alike—blue butterfly pea tom yum noodles, tender duck over rice, and spaghetti kee mao. Eater Portland calls it out for well-executed standards with playful twists.

A Woodstock gas-station cart serving moo ping skewers, papaya salads, and fried chicken slathered in curry. Featured by Eater Portland and praised by local writers, it’s a flavorful, affordable window into Thai street food culture.

A Foster-Powell standby for curries and noodles, with sleeper hits like khao kha moo and a loaded wonton soup. Eater Portland highlights its balance of takeout comforts and a few lesser-seen Thai Chinese touches.

Focused on everyday Thai pork-and-rice and egg noodle dishes, this counter-service spot is run by a local family behind Thai Peacock. Time Out spotlights its comfort-first approach; KOIN noted national delivery-love for its menu.