Thai Pod

Visited Thai Pod recently and was thoroughly impressed! I ordered the pad see ew and it was an absolute delight. The food arrived fresh and piping hot, packed with an abundance of delicious veggies. Not only was the portion size generous, but the flavor was also truly exceptional. Highly recommend for authentic Thai flavors!

We went here yesterday for a quick lunch, and were absolutely amazed. Walking in the door was like entering a greenhouse, there were just that many plants. The waiter was as friendly as any I have ever met, and the food, when it came, was delightful. The pumpkin curry was perhaps the best Thai food I have ever had. I will definitely be back next week.

So myself and three friends came for dinner here last night. The gentleman who was working the front of house was one of the best servers I have ever seen. He was genuine, helpful and loved the food he was serving. This family run restaurant is a must visit but please beware, when it said hot it means it’s hot!! Il be back next year for sure!!

For the time being, this will be my secret spot 👌🏿. I'm sure at some point people will realize how good it is and it will be too crowded. Until then... secret. Also, they can make things vegan (just let them know). And Auntie makes good Thai iced tea and the food is made to perfection 😋

Some of the best Thai food I've had in the US, have dropped by this place a couple times now and it's been sublime every time. The food is perfectly cooked and flavored, and the portions are great for the price. Will be coming back again and again.

I didn't realize that I have only ever left bad reviews of things. I have to be pretty angry or worked up to bother. But last night I had dinner and was eager to get home and write this review.

We all know there are 200 Thai restaurants in Portland, and all of them are good. A few are really good. Thai Pod is hands down the best Thai I have ever had, and that includes the several trips I have made to Thailand.

I had dinner there with my friend, who is actually between trips to Thailand, and agreed that it was as good or better than anything else he has ever had.

The flavor was just amazing. I am not one for spicy food, so my food tends to be a bit on the bland side elsewhere. But our dishes were powerful in flavor and dynamics. Every bite was delightful and encouraged a compliment. We couldn't help but talk about how good it was.

Plus it's a cute little place, great for date night, inexpensive. Again, hands down the best Thai I have ever had.

Sweet little Thai place. I get lunch takeouts here. Their lunch menu is great. Curry, stir fries and their soup are my favorites.I also like their interior - very bright and lots decorations. Lots exotic plants here makes it feels very warm and comfortable.

Nice little restaurant that could accommodate our large group of 12 people. And they didn’t mind us paying separately.

The food was tasty, each portion is quite large. We would definitely come back if we’re in town.

Couldn't wait to take a picture before😅 but I had number 32 same as the picture and it's unbelievably delicious! people there are very welcoming and nice. I've been going to another thai restaurant thinking that's real thai food until I came here, it's different experience for me because I didn't know what's real thai food taste like. This is going to be my favorite thai restaurant for sure.

Best crab puffs I've had in Portland! I also ordered a Pad See Ew and it was fantastic! Heads up, I love spicy foods and medium spice was quite hot for me. Order mild or none if you don't like spice!

First time getting take out from here and easily some of the best Thai I’ve had in the city. Staff was very nice when I picked it up and the food tasted incredible. Will definitely be coming back!

It's a very nice spot, great for takeout or dining in. The staff is memorable and personable, you'll be remembered from your previous visits, and the atmosphere is filled with lush houseplants. It feels like you're visiting friends or family who happen to cook wonderful Thai food.

Ordered delivery today and it was fantastic! Finally a Thai place in Portland that brings big flavor and actual heat. The pad Thai, fried rice, and fresh rolls were the best we’ve had in town. Medium heat was perfect and actually spicy… like Thai food normally is in other cities but for some reason rarely is in Portland. A new fav.

Their drunken noodle is one of the best I’ve had in Portland. It’s not overly saucy, no stuck together globs of.noodles, and it seems to always have a nice sear? Not sure how they cook it differently, but it just tastes better than any other pad kee mao.

Cannot rave about this place enough! Delicious food (and I am VERY picky) super awesome friendly people working there, they are the whole package! Would have added a photo, but I ate it already! :D

Ordered takeaway a few times now and every time has been excellent. Good Pad Thai and Panang curry!
Pretty spicy(which I like) so keep in mind when picking a spice level!

The colorful awning and plants on the front of the restaurant are eye catching and attractive, making it easy to find.

Online ordering and paying before arrival is convenient and no-touch - easy for COVID-19 social distancing. I look forward to the day when dining in is allowed again. I think the ambience inside would be quite nice.

This was the first time I had Larb. The fresh cilantro and mint with cucumber slices, mini tomatoes, and the light sauce on the chicken was delightful. Nice presentation.

My friend and I came in about an hour before closing and they were very gracious and patient with us. We casually mentioned that we wanted to order the chicken wings to split and when our order was taken, he said he'd already started making them because he overheard us. If you don't know, deepfrying can take quite a bit longer than you think and making fresh wings can be very time consuming, so because of his anticipation, we got our wings very quickly. They were very good. Nice and crispy on the outside and juicy well cooked meat on the inside. The sauce was a great compliment and they didn't overdo it by drowning the wings in the stuff. As a main dish, I got the yellow curry. It's very well balanced and not overly sweet like some places. I got it mild, but I might try medium spicy next time. The atmosphere was so welcoming. I love all the plants. There was enough texture in the space that I could speak fairly quietly with my friend without being drowned out by reverb and noisy music. The price was very reasonable and I wish there was time to try their mango sticky rice, but I didn't want to order something right before closing. I guess I'll have to come back.

This has been our go-to place for Thai food in Portland for 30 years. The owners are very solicitous, the food is great always, and the place says Thai food all over.

Last night’s pad see ew was absolutely delicious. The portion was substantial and it was rich with flavor. However, I am currently on the toilet. I deeply regret my choice of “very spicy”. Surely, it won’t be too intense I thought. I am a spicy pro, I thought. I thought wrong. My Norwegian ancestors were not built for this, and hundreds of years later, neither am I. 10/10 would do again.