Kinara Thai

Thai restaurant · Goose Hollow

Kinara Thai

Thai restaurant · Goose Hollow

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1126 SW 18th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

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Flavorful Thai specialties, hard-to-find dishes, friendly service  

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1126 SW 18th Ave, Portland, OR 97205 Get directions

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1126 SW 18th Ave, Portland, OR 97205 Get directions

+1 503 227 5161
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Where to Find Stunning Thai Food in Portland and the Surrounding Suburbs

"Goose Hollow neighbors regularly pick up weeknight takeout orders of duck curry and pad see ew from this Southwest 18th Thai restaurant, as they have for years. The menu also includes a fewer harder-to-find dishes, like the rice dish khao khluk kapi or the cumin and turmeric-noted pong karee. Visitors will be rewarded for exploring the seasonal specials menu, where they’ll find things like spring-y coconut lime asparagus salad or autumnal stir-fried kabocha squash." - Krista Garcia, Katrina Yentch

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The Best Restaurants and Bars Near Portland’s Providence Park | Eater Portland

"This neighborhood Thai restaurant covers takeout classics like pad see ew, green curry, and tom kha; however, it also offers a wide range of harder-to-find specialties. For example, the restaurant serves a version of khao kluk, a Northern Thai crispy rice dish, which mixes ground chicken or tofu with lime, ginger, onions, and chiles. Expect to find seasonal things like asparagus salads and choo chee, a red coconut curry, with crispy basa filets." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

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Best restaurants in Goose Hollow | Eater Portland

"This tiny Thai restaurant, situated at the base of the mammoth new Lincoln High School campus, has yet to return to in-person dining, but it’s still selling its excellent stir fries, curries, and noodle dishes as takeout. There’s no wrong move here, though some standouts include crab rangoon made with real blue crab, fried Brussels sprouts drizzled with peanut sauce and crispy shallots, and Kabocha squash squash stir-fried with egg and basil." - Alex Frane

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Sassy Pants

Google
Such a cute place! We got here around 5pm and the 7 small tables quickly filled. The server was very sweet, and the food came out fast! Everything was delicious, some faves were the pad thai and pad see ew (not pictured)!

Kevin Arndt

Google
Fantastic and cute Thai restaurant. Food was amazing and they cooked it perfectly. They do many take out orders but have about seven tables if dining in. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Very affordable.

Nicole Sazonov

Google
So happy to have tried this spot! Unlike other nearby Thai restaurants, Kinara has very reasonably priced dishes with phenomenal flavors. The coconut shrimp appetizer is so light, crisp, and delicious. The drunken noodles satisfy that Thai flavor and texture craving. I also enjoyed the mango iced tea - it complemented the spicy meal perfectly. I ordered take out and service was super fast too! Highly recommend :)

Alex

Google
It was amazing… We ordered 3 different dishes, all of them were really delicious. If I ever come back to Portland, I wouldn’t be even hesitate coming here again!

Mo

Google
Febrile, feeling like garbage, ordered a wonton soup….. best wonton soup of my life, fuel for recovery and the soul. 10/10 recommend this hard working establishment. Oh and the mango sticky rice is almost as good as in Thailand. Thanks KINARA!

Steph Perry

Google
Oh my lord. I don't know what is different about their pad thai and I will enjoy pad thai from anywhere, but I think this just might be the best I've ever had. I also got pineapple curry just to try it and it's just heavenly! This could possibly beat my favorite from the NW suburbs of Chicago (who unfortunately went out of business). If I can only afford good food once a month, this might be the place!

Jean Dahlquist

Google
Cute little space with good service and good food for the price. Serving sizes are just about right, and most dishes can be made vegan or vegetarian! Appears to have a very loyal lunch clientele, probably because service is fast. My boyfriend and I were in and out in 30 minutes. Perfect for a little lunch break.

Craig Sutter

Google
Tiny hole in the wall with fresh and delicious authentic Thai food. The Thai lager was ice cold. Blue crab wontons were hot and tasty and the Pad Thai with seafood was delicious.
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Chris E.

Yelp
The food is top notch! They can even do less or no sugar on many dishes upon request. The ambiance is cozy and intimate (very small) and the staff is friendly.
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Christina S.

Yelp
Now this place is the ultimate throwback for anyone who went to Lincoln High School (ayyyy). Does anyone else remember standing in line for a to-go bowl of peanut chicken and rice to scarf down before hustling back to fifth period? The highlights: Kinara offers a decent selection of menu items, some of which are more familiar fare like papaya salad, salad rolls, and Tom yum soup, and some that I was less acquainted with (Nom Jean pla, pong ga ree, mee gra tee, to name a few). You'll still be able to order your typical fried rices and curries, so for those of you who approach Thai with expectations, fear not. Our meal included Tom kha with veggies, kabocha squash with egg, asparagus salad with coconut lime, and lettuce wrap larb. It is unfortunately my partner's and my "low carb" day, so no rice or noodles for us :( but Kinara made this silly little diet feasible. I would probably bathe in the Tom kha soup, and the flavor of the coconut lime with the asparagus was fabulous. And for $46 WITH tons of leftovers, we can't say we were disappointed. The improveables: Ever since COVID-19 this place has been take out only. No dine in option, unfortunately. I'm not quite sure why, seeing as it would be nice to be able to sit down and eat rather than having to pick up, but they probably have their reasons that I'm not going to question too deeply. Of our food, I found the larb to have a very strong, distinct flavor...I can't quite put the name to it, and it's not necessarily a gross flavor, but I think that whatever it was, it was too strong. The proximity to the high school also means that you might encounter some juvenile foot traffic, and as someone who lives across the street from the school I can tell you it can be cutthroat out there. Big nostalgia aside, Kinara is a lovely little neighborhood jewel, and they'll feed you well if you're willing to get up and go fetch your order.
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Winnie K.

Yelp
Everyone needs a reliable Thai take out place, and this one is mine. I always order the same two dishes when I eat Thai food: drunken noodles and the squash curry. Out of all the places I've tried, I prefer how Kinara cooks them. The rice noodles are supple, but have a good chew. And the curry has good flavor, unlike other places that put too much coconut milk and not enough spices. Whenever I call in an order, it's usually only a 15 minute wait to pick it up. Prices are reasonable too. For nights that you don't feel like cooking, Kinara will solve your dilemma in a pinch.

Lily C.

Yelp
Love this place! They always have great service and can accommodate to whatever dietary needs some may have. Food is always good too :)
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Megan J.

Yelp
Best Thai food ever go at least once a week and they're very gluten free/ food sensitivity friendly. Staff is great as well, just wish I could dine in instead of takeout only!
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Bernard W.

Yelp
amazing and consistent food. have been ordering takeout from here for years and it's ALWAYS delicious. thanks for existing, Kinara Thai
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Michael M.

Yelp
Always so good! And I go there a lot! Pad Thai is consistently great & the Pra Ram is pretty exceptional!

A F.

Yelp
Kiara is our go-to Thai take out restaurant! Our favorites are: satay, fresh rolls, curry, pad Thai, pad prick king...you can't go wrong. For the curry, I like to order extra veggies.

Christa B.

Yelp
I'm so excited I discovered this place! They have a lot of really authentic menu items you don't see in Thai restaurants in the U.S. as often, and the food is really delicious. This is my new favorite Thai restaurant in town.
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Darla E.

Yelp
So yummy and delicious. I have to confess, I have a soft spot for good Thai food. This restaurant did not disappoint. We started with warm tea and appetizers. Chicken satay, spring rolls and blue crab wontons. The apps were good, not remarkable but thoroughly solid. We all ordered different dishes so as to sample more of the menu. We had pineapple curry with chicken, green curry with duck, spicy eggplant with shrimp, drunken noodles with shrimp, and two daily specials: chicken with brussel sprouts and whitefish with green beans. Everyone enjoyed the food. It was a relaxing evening, we weren't rushed to finish, service was very attentive, atmosphere is intimate. I can't say enough about how much I want to visit this restaurant again.
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Susan K.

Yelp
Most awesome Thai food ever !! I mostly order the Pineapple Red Curry Prawns this dish is so amazing minus the green peppers !! For dessert I have the Mango or Coconut Rice !! Check this place out you will not be disappointed in the least !! Just take out still I'm looking forward to being able to dine in there hopefully really soon !!
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Cindy A.

Yelp
Kinara Thai Bistro serves delicious Thai food in a charming and cozy atmosphere. The service is always outstanding. They are located a short walk from the Goose Hollow max station. Kinara Thai Bistro is one of our favorite places for Thai food in Portland. We've tried a variety of items on their menu and everything has been very tasty. They are vegetarian and vegan friendly. The dining area is made up of two rather small rooms that are beautifully decorated. The atmosphere is just lovely. Relaxing background music adds the perfect touch to a delightful dining experience. Custome service here is outstanding. The gentleman who waited on us today at lunch was friendly and attentive. He checked on us several times and refilled our water. This is true customer service. Kinara Thai Bistro is closed on Sundays and open from 3pm to 9:30 on Saturdays. Monday thru Friday they are open from 11 till 9. Their lunch menu on Monday thru Friday offers a great variety of items at very reasonable prices. I highly recommend Kinara Thai Bistro for delicious food, wonderful atmosphere and outstanding customer service.
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b d.

Yelp
I ordered delivery and everything was warm but that was the only good part. I've never had such bad pad thai in my life. I've traveled to Thailand and I have my favorite spots in SF and LA, however not being from Portland I went based on Eater's recommendation. I wish I had not! The noodles were bland with barely any egg, sauce, peanuts etc. I don't really understand how they made this dish so bad. I also ordered green chicken curry and papaya salad. The papaya salad was really bad as well and super sweet . It just tasted like papaya soaked in sweet water. The curry was ok but not great. I honestly don't understand how this place got 4/5 stars on Yelp. Definitely not eating here again!

Taylor B.

Yelp
The dishes are very hit and miss, a few are consistently good and a few are consistently bad. The service is quick and the staff are friendly. The biggest problem is the waiting area. It's WAY TOO SMALL. There's barely enough space for 2 people to stand. This becomes a problem when a bigger crowd are all trying to check on their to-go orders. The last time we were there an older women went feral and started a verbal altercation with us because she didn't want to wait in line. At the same time, a big group of younger teens kept cutting in line to get their food before others waiting before them, and we all had to wait every time one of them came in and cut. Staff didn't do anything about either situation. Because of all of this, we'll choose other Thai places from now one.
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Al W.

Yelp
I've been pleasantly surprised with a few thai places i've had in portland, but kinara many dishes tasted completely different and lacked flavors and spices. With all the rave reviews i was caught off guard by the bland dishes that only had one flavor...sugar. Tasted completely different from all the places i ve had on my many culinary trips to thailand. Even the bad, very westernized thai restaurants here have more flavors and complexity than the dishes of kinara. I ve had alot of great food in thailand and also had alot of good and bad thai food around the world. But the top three worst thai dishes i ve ever had were from kinara tonight. Inedible dishes: -drunken noodles: the noodles were cooked wayyyy too long which made the entire dish extremely soggy and disgusting. I cant remember the last time i had noodles with this bad texture and overcooked! Had very mediocre flavor. -Pong ga ree prawns: wayyyy too sweet. Thats all you can taste in this dish. -green chicken curry: another dish that was wayyyyyy too sweet. Another dish that all you could taste was an overkill of sweetness. Mediocre dishes: -green papaya salad: nothing to write home about. Needed more acidity. At least this dish was edible. -Lettuce wrap larb: the flavor and seasoning of the ground chicken was good and pretty authentic. However, the ground chicken was so dry that it made this dish pretty bad. If they cooked the ground chicken better this dish would have been great. Good dishes: -Nom jean pla: this was the only dish that they did an authentic job cooking and had different flavors and spices, similar to tastes that you'd find in a restaurant in Thailand. I had to pour this sauce into other dishes to save those dishes.
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Mariano T.

Yelp
Bee, Ploy, and the wonderful team there always know my order. They are all friendly, fast, respectful and most of all the food is amazing. They never let down when I ask them a recommendation on a dish I've not had, and they always deliver.
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Carlos M.

Yelp
My mouth is still drooling I may have sirroleah tho. (Which is actually an actual symptom and that was you "the more you know" of the day!) Its hard to come across a really great Thai place but this by far exceeds expectations. Why you say??? O.O well let me explain it to you by interpret dance!!!!!! Or I can just tell you about it in the following paragraphs. Yes let's do that one. Lol. Atmosphere: Whoa.. its tiny, I mean tiny. Jesus's babysitter this place is a small restaurant and for some reason I'm ok with this. The place packs a ton of cultural art on the walls and decorations. (Which its welcoming to see art on the walls, instead of an old outdated calendar and wires coming out of a wall. [Dont ask where this was, because I swore I saw someone selling a squirrel to somebody else. Good tacos tho!]) It does have a an open window and the reflection of light illuminates the restuarant very well as a contrast of the colors of the wall it almost compliments the restaurant. (This is the same guy that wrestled his poodle to wipe pee of his paw! O.O [He won]) The bathroom is located next to the front/cash register/hostess place. Its tiny, with little light. (I could not find the light. Lol so I was sitting in the dark. Quite to say it was welcoming but i was self conscious if anyone was going to hear me. [My advice, just hold it.]) Customer Service: Was that of casual and relaxing. The lady was very nice and professional. (Like Faun showing you 101 on the forest of Midmar.) Wait time was quick (although I think we got lucky.) Service was quick and always at earshot. (Due to how close everything was.) Quite the least, it was a pleasurable visit. Food was out very shortly. Food/Drinks: Presentation was by far more than I expected. (But this is a guy that takes out pizza rolls and puts it in the microwave for 10 mins and expects them to look like the box image. [But why would they lie to me?!?! Spitting lizards! That's blasphemy!]) It was an art honestly. The mini burritos (which was like spring rolls) was like if heaven rented and apartment in my mouth with a low income. The curry melted in my mouth and I swear I saw how I would die in the future. In which I was content. (I mean getting into a fight with a turtle seems like a way to go! [I know.. it's pretty shellfish of me to die in such a glorious way!]) With combination of dessert and luscious beer. My stomach raised a white flag. (Defeated but content with life!) Conclusion: Did you ever want to go seat in a tiny restaurant and small bathroom space so everyone hears your ever forbidden sounds that should be ex out in Disney movies??? ._. With a customer service that makes you believe in trusting humans again? With a artfully delightful meal that makes you an animal for even eating such art. ._. Well come on down! .-. You wont regret the flavors!
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Kendall D.

Yelp
This place is tiny and cute and makes excellent Thai food! I've gone twice and both times was so impressed at how fast they prepare your food. The service in general has been very prompt and it's clear they pay attention to detail. Tom kha soup - really good! I went with a friend who recently traveled to Thailand and he said that this bowl of soup brought him back to when he first tried it's coconut-spicy flavor in its own country. Their version had more veggies (big pieces of mushrooms, tomatoes, etc) which I was less excited about but gave it a little more substance than just broth. Mee gra tee - like a sweeter version of pad thai, also good if you know what you're getting into! Noodles and veggies were well-cooked and the dish was something I hadn't tried before. Pretty large portion size and makes good leftovers. Mango sticky rice - this was the first time I've ever had it so I can't compare it to anything else or tell how authentic it was, but I really liked it! To me the rice was a little dry but it was definitely sweet and milky and the mango was ripe. It was almost closing time and they still served us so I won't hold it against them!
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Scarlett V.

Yelp
Ordered crab fried rice (my fave) for my bday delivery dinner on a Tuesday and the minute I opened the bag it stunk and I knew something was wrong with the crab. Inedible. Had to get a refund. My wife's drunken noodles were fine, Tom yum soup was edible but weirdly sweet- not edible enough to save it from the trash, mind you. Would never bother ordering from here again. Also now put off of my beloved crab fried rice for who knows how long! Now have to find something else to order and spend another $200000 in delivery fees because of this nasty food.
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Joel H.

Yelp
I've been to Kinara several times now, and every time I say "I'll give it one more shot" and every time I'm disappointed. Their chicken is always bad, and their food is generally sub par. I always want it to be better, but it never is.
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Candice P.

Yelp
Wow, what a lovely surprise to find! The chef for lunch was conveniently named "On". Yes all her dishes we're "On" point! I couldn't have been more satisfied. The prices and servings were satisfying. I will definitely be back here when I'm in town.
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John E.

Yelp
Great take out experience. We ordered on-line, set a pick up time, traveled a few blocks, called the number on the door and - BAM - out came the masked waitperson, bag in gloved hand, passed the meal into my hands and off we went. Got home and the feast began. Marvelous dinner of fresh Spring Rolls, Pineapple Curry Shrimp and Mee Gra Tee. Thinking of dinner? - Do It.
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Heidi S.

Yelp
Ordered from this place for the first time via DoorDash, and was not disappointed!! We ordered chicken pad thai, the garlic and pepper chicken, and the khaokloog. The pad thai was the only food that we all thought was sub-par. There was no flavor, very bland. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good. I wish I had read reviews on this prior to ordering. Oh well. Now the khaokloog and garlic pepper chicken were DELICIOUS!!! So much flavor! The food was cooked to perfection! Seriously, order these and your tastebuds and belly will be happy. Will definitely be going back. Thanks!
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Stephen W.

Yelp
We stopped here for lunch on a gloriously pleasant day in Portland. Who says it rains here? We haven't seen any so I guess the rumors are not true. The place is modern but very small, maybe 5-6 tables. The service was efficient and friendly. I got the prawns in curry sauce and it was excellent. The prawns were large, fresh, and cooked perfectly. The yellow curry was not very spicy. I added a chicken sate for $1. The wife got the beef with crimini mushrooms. The sauce is a basic soy sauce so it was a bit salty. The beef was good but a bit chewy. She added the blue crab wontons for $1. Overall, it was a good experience and exactly the light lunch that we wanted.
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Jasmyne R.

Yelp
I absolutely love their spicy basil fried rice! It is probably some of the best I've had. I have been going there since culinary school and once I found out they kill it with that I tried other things. The curry is always good, salad rolls, and any of their specials are usually delicious.
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Andy H.

Yelp
Stopped by for lunch to go while in town to visit family. They cooked up my Drunken Noodle order and had it ready within 5 minutes while I waited. I was the only patron. The food was excellent and service was top notch. I will be back.
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Ron P.

Yelp
Ordered takeout from Kinara... it was excellent. The process is pretty easy, you can order what you want online, pay for it online, and then just call when you're out front and they bring it out. You can even order a day or two in advance and just tell them what time you want to pick it up. We got Pad Thai, Pork and Basil, Yellow Chicken Curry, and Prawn Drunken Noodles. They were all excellent and we spent the rest of the eve arguing which dish was best. Lastly... I will say this from past experience, these are some of the nicest people in town. We've been going to Kinara for probably 8 years, and they always treated us great. This is one of the restaurants I want to see survive the downturn. Support them if you can.
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Travis W.

Yelp
Delicious food. I had the Khao Kloog. Large portions, affordable price and fast service, and an intimate dining experience. Ask for the hot chili's tho. It adds so much! Hot Thai chili's marinated in fish sauce...it's perfect. The lunch special allows you to add a spring roll for a buck fifty, which is worth it as well. Rice paper is flawless, not chewy like a lot of places. I ate it too quickly to get a photo tho
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Joanna N.

Yelp
1. spicy dumplings were not spicy. they came sitting in a pool of chili oil, which was too sweet, which caused them to be soggy, these were not edible. 2. Tom yum soup didn't have the lemongrass taste, didn't have spice, was WAY too sweet, so gross, I couldn't eat it. 3. drunken noodles, was okay. it was lacking taste. chicken was bland and gamey tasting, and extremely chewy. 4. crispy rolls were okay. 5. the price was a little high for everything, but the drunken noodles. I was only able to eat the crispy rolls and the noodles with the veggies, everything else went in the trash.
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Jenny M.

Yelp
3.5 BACKGROUND - Chiang Mai is usually where you will find me when I'm hankering for Thai food, but hey, I like to branch out when I have those Entertainment coupons (B1G1). PROS - Very intimate setting. It is a rather small place so large parties (8+) will probably not fit. Great staff! Very friendly. 1. Drunken noodles w/ seafood medley - Great flavors, and they ain't messing around with their prawns and scallops either. Those bad boys (the prawns especially) are honkin' huge! CONS - I'm thinking instead of "cons", I should have "neutrals" because the following is based on personal preference: 1. Kinara's Pad Thai - Okay, I get it, fellow Yelpers claiming this is unlike your usual pad thai, that's correct. The same fellow Yelpers claiming this is more delicious than your average pad thai...I don't think so. I have made pad thai before, and this is what Kinara's version of Pad Thai tastes like to me: 80% tamarind sauce and 20% fish sauce. It was like eating honey pad thai. If that sounds delicious, then yeah go for it but for me, it was not very appealing. I drank SO much water after my meal because of the super sweetness and saltiness from the fish sauce. 2. Fresh Salad Roll - I went during lunch, for $1 more, you can add a fresh spring roll served with their "peanut plum sauce". Again, Kinara must have the biggest sweet tooth in all of the Portland Thai restaurants, the peanut sauce was not very enjoyable because it was SO sweet. I mean damn, I have a sweet tooth but this is overdoing it! POINTERS - Their drunken noodles were great. I appreciate how generous they were with their seafood combination. Some Thai restaurants skimp on this, but Kinara doesn't. I just wish they would go easy on the tamarind sauce.
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Betsy B.

Yelp
Kinara Thai was quite scrumptious. We had the following three items: Fresh Spring Rolls for the appetizer, the drunken noodles with chicken, & Kinara fried rice. Everything was naturally gluten free except for the fried rice which we got without soy sauce in it which made it GF. The fresh spring rolls consisted of rice flour sheet with tofu, veggies, and noodles inside, with peanut plum sauce. I need to learn to do these myself, I heard it's not hard. The sauce perhaps may be trickiest to make so tasty. What I would do for my own though is use bean sprouts rather than noodles, crunchy and less carby! The drunken noodles were my favorite. The sauce was just right. Some places sometimes make their sauce too sweet or just put too much of it but this was just perfect. The noodles tender, the sprouts crunchy and fresh, the onions cooked to perfection and sweet. YUM. The fried rice included 3 shrimp, pork and chicken. This dish was good, but slightly less flavorful, could be the lack of soy in it since we needed GF for my friend. I liked it but a few more veggies would have made it ideal and I couldn't taste or see much egg if any. The chicken was more tender than the pork, but the pork still had a good flavor. The shrimp were juicy & plump. Prices are comparable to other Thai restaurants and the portions large like most as well I like the location, Goose Hollow is a cute area. Inside was so cozy and quaint, they have 2 sections. One small room followed by a little hallway that leads to another dining room. This is why the place appears so long when looking at the store front. The service was great, the waitress attentive to our needs. Overall a great experience!
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Brandon K.

Yelp
Sit down or takeout, this is my favorite Thai food restaurant in Portland. The food is always fresh and tasty and the spice level is consistent. The staff is super friendly and takes the time to get to know you. I could not be happier that they are just a few blocks from my home. Favorite dishes - Drunken Noodles, Green Curry, Blue Crab Wontons. You won't be disappointed.
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Kelly F.

Yelp
I've continued to frequent Kinara for the past 7 years and it's been that long since my original review. I'm happy to report, the wonderful flavors and warm hospitality have not diminished. These are the reasons why I keep coming back. Every dish I've had from the curries to the wok dishes to the items on the rotating specials menu have impressed me with fresh tasting ingredients and appetizing presentations. Kudos to Kinara for maintaining such high standards!!!
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Randall C.

Yelp
This establishment should be banned from Uber Eats. They can not deliver within the time frame agreed upon and will blame Uber for the inability to find a driver when you can find one bu simply checking the Uber app. In addition, they selectively choose to not to address the issue directly when contacted. My order is now a full hour past the promised delivery time and they cancelled the order.
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Sun P.

Yelp
Is there no star? I dropped off teenagers to eat here, while parking for timbers game. Not only were they rude, they gave them the check soon as they ordered and wanted them to pay before getting their food. Seriously? And there was hair in my son's pad Thai!!! Ridiculous!
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Elizabeth S.

Yelp
THE BEST THAI IN THE AREA. I have been trying all the Thai places up and down 23rd/NW since I moved here a couple months ago, and Kinara blows the other places out of the water. Particularly recommend their Tom Kha -- so much creamier and more flavorful than other places. Pad Thai is also good -- not too sweet or overly sticky.
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Corinna B.

Yelp
Our absolute favorite Thai restaurant in Portland. Have been going here for nearly a decade.

Bing B.

Yelp
A little Thai gem for sure! Crab wontons were divine, pork and basil stir was delicious. Shrimp salad had many prawn size fish and was delicious (although my significant thought a little too much fish sauce); salad rolls were fresh and crunchy

Tanya B.

Yelp
I'm sorry but your charging $13 for this lame excuse of so called curry? All the vegetables were so over cooked that it was pure mush. No rice, and came with a sad two prawns. Really disappointed with this place. Wouldn't recommend the curry dishes. I've had their pad Thai and the often slack off on the effort they put into their food. Aside from that I used to like this place

Kim H.

Yelp
Kinara is hands down the best Thai food in Portland! The food is always incredibly delicious without fail, and surpasses any Thai place in the area by far. On top of that the staff is always incredibly friendly and take time to know their regulars and irregulars alike. They also are consistently accommodating with my allergies whether I am eating there in person, grabbing to go, or ordering from Uber eats. I cannot recommend Kinara enough! A must try in Portland.
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Sloane S.

Yelp
My husband and I decided to try a new Thai restaurant in the area and randomly decided on this place. We are so happy that we did! We ordered our food to go and within 15 minutes it was ready. The crab wontons and Tom Kha soup were delicious and my husband had pork belly pad Thai. The pork belly was really good and the pad Thai noodles had a yummy smokey flavor. We were really happy with everything we ordered.
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Sean M.

Yelp
Enjoyed eating lunch here on a Thursday. I ordered a roll and pineapple fried rice. Both were good and the service was great. We had a group of 5 and they were able to split the bill without issue. The place is a bit tight when it comes to room. Especially with their takeout area right at the front. They had a bunch of high schoolers picking up and it felt a bit strange.
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Sarah C.

Yelp
This was my first experience with Thai food and I was not disappointed. Our waitress, Anne, was very friendly and helped me pick out the perfect dishe. We had Spring rolls with shrimp, Sa tay, Asparagus Salad, & Pad Kee Mao. The food came out quickly and the serving sizes were ample. I would highly recommend Kinara. I hope to come back and try it again before I leave town.
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Jessie A.

Yelp
Delicious Thai food with great customer service. Fresh and not too oily. I love the small intimate setting too. I've loved everything I've tried.
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Allan R.

Yelp
Stepped into the warm hug that is Kinara Thai in the beautiful Yamhill district. The space is small, loving, and filled with the smells and colors of Thai food that you first fell in love with long ago. Had the kapow and one thing I've noticed is the basil leaves here are toasted; it adds depth and a certain texture to the piece. The presentation was straight-forward and simple and allowed the meal to express itself freely.
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Ophelia Y.

Yelp
This place is really good! It's hard for Thai restaurants to stand out, but this one did the trick! The Pad See Ew was flavorful and they did a good job of cooking the noodles so they were 99% covered with sauce--my biggest pet peeve is those flavorless noodles from lazy cooking. I loved the protein options (including the shrimp and seafood options), and the menu was full of variety. It's a hidden gem in Goose Hollow--small, with a few tables, but great service and amazing food!
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Brittanie M.

Yelp
I don't eat Thai food too often, but when I do, it better be Kinara. Now that I've discovered Kinara, I find myself eating Thai even more though! This place is the real deal. It's a cute and quaint neighborhood restaurant with top notch service, and wildly tasty consistent dishes. They have everything I want and need in a Thai restaurant, and they are happy to work with you and convert any of their regular dishes into a vegetarian's dream. I tend to order a vegetarain yellow curry, and it hits the spot everytime.
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Tyler C.

Yelp
Awesome spot! My wife is allergic to cane sugar, so communication and knowing what the ingredients are in each dish is a must for us. I had an awesome email exchange with the owner, and we enjoyed a delicious meal! We will be back for sure!

Eric G.

Yelp
I've been going to this place for over a decade I thinkWe have some of the best customer service I've ever experienced at a restaurant and they always make sure that I'm satisfied and go the extra mile if I'm not. And you can't help but feel a little special for when you call and place an order they say hello! Would you like your usual? This is a small little place, With a very cozy dining room
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Anthony M.

Yelp
Had dinner here last night and absolutely loved it. The chicken yellow curry is well-spiced but not too spicy, allowing you to enjoy lots of different flavors without burning your mouth off. The wine selection is limited but everything pairs well with noodles and curry. The ambiance is top-notch; it's a cozy little bistro with soft lighting. The portions are good, but you'll probably need to buy an extra scoop of rice for a dollar which is no hassle really because the rice is well-prepared, and the entrees are very affordable. All things considered, this is an ideal dining experience for a quick bite out to eat, and I say quick because once you order, you'll have your food in under 15 minutes.