Portland helped define American Thai food through Pok Pok. Though Andy Ricker's original closed, the city's Thai scene remains strong, especially along 82nd Avenue.
82nd Avenue Corridor
PaaDee
$$ • SE Portland
Chef Earl Ninsom's Thai. Outstanding technique.
Mekong Bistro
$ • 82nd Ave
Thai-Lao with excellent papaya salad.
Hat Yai
$ • SE Portland
Southern Thai fried chicken. Essential.
Inner Portland
Langbaan
$$$$ • Division
Tasting menu Thai. Outstanding and creative.
Lemon Grass
$$ • NW Portland
Portland classic since 1986.
Thai Peacock
$$ • Alberta
Northeast Portland favorite.
East Portland
Baan Thai
$ • 82nd Ave
Authentic Thai in a simple setting.
Thai Bloom
$$ • Sellwood
Neighborhood Thai with garden seating.
PK Kitchen
$ • 82nd Ave
Thai-Lao street food vibes.
Pro Tip: 82nd Avenue has become Portland's Asian food corridor—explore the strip malls for authentic Thai and Lao.