Love this place! Delicious food and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amit Nagar
One of the best Thai food we have had in a very long time! They were so accommodating of our larger group, and were able to seat us outside even on a busy Labor Day Sunday. We ordered everything from noodle soup, to Brussel sprouts, papaya salad, crunchy crispy rice, pad Thai with lobster…(we were hungry after a hike!!) and it was all delicious. The owner came out several times to check on us and we loved getting to hear the story of her young restaurant. Here is her happy face in our selfie!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Murphy
Absolutely fantastic restaurant in every respect! We have eaten Thai food all over the world for more than 30 years, and we've had some great experiences. Dok Mali now tops our list of incredibly delicious Thai food! In addition, the atmosphere is totally chill and the owner and executive chef, Nonglack, is wonderful. It was perfection! We can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Beda
We went for dinner on our way to Acadia national park. The wings were good, the drunken noodle was mid, and I know drunken noodle because that is the only thing I order when I get thai food, so im basically an expert. It wasn't bad, but ive had better. The thai spring rolls, were pretty gross. They had like licorice or something in it, which gave it a soapy after taste, unless you like that kind of thing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Mark Wyman
The lemongrass mojito is absolutely heaven <3 Drunken noodles were in point. Service and atmosphere was delightful~
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Colin McNair
Ate family style and loved it all. Refried curry rice was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pineapple Fried Rice, Pork Bao, Pad Kra Pow, Lobster Bao
Ian Bentley
Excellent food, and service. My favorite place to eat in Portland and one of my favorite restaurants of all time. Great drinks too!! Give it a try
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim O'Keefe-Navar
Thai Cuisine That Delivers Bold Flavor and Beautiful Balance
Dok Mali is a standout in Portland’s thriving food scene. From the moment we stepped inside, we were greeted by a warm, modern atmosphere that immediately felt inviting—but the real magic began when the food hit the table.
We were blown away by the dumpling selection. Each one was thoughtfully crafted and beautifully presented, with flavors that were delicate yet satisfying—definitely not an afterthought, but a core highlight of the menu.
The Crying Tiger was unforgettable—perfectly grilled beef, bursting with smoky char and paired with a dipping sauce that packed heat, tang, and umami in equal measure. The Drunken Noodles were another favorite: wide, chewy noodles with just the right amount of wok char, tangled with Thai basil and bold spice that made every bite more crave-worthy than the last.
Dok Mali manages to balance tradition and creativity with confidence, and it’s clear there’s serious talent behind the scenes. Whether you’re a Thai food purist or just someone looking for a deeply satisfying meal, this place is well worth the visit.
GAF
We came for lunch as a group of four. The lunch specials were ok-ish while the regular menu dishes were good. The salads in the lunch specials had mayo dressing that had no place in such dish.
Another example of shrinkflation. We've been here a few times and last night the size of our meal was noticeably smaller. The dumplings used to come with 5-6 to an order, now it's 4. The entree was also small, hardly had any chicken, and was flavorless. Sadly, we won't be back. There are plenty of other good Thai restaurants to choose from in the Portland area. I highly recommend Thai Tree. The food is great and the portions are generous, at a much more affordable price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
j starr
Mid. Over priced lunch specials. What really disappointed me was being very clear with the server that my sister was vegan and they definitely used real eggs on her Pad Thai and then lied about it. We both ordered the Pad Thai... quite obviously they cooked it together and then split and added tofu to hers and shrimp to mine. Multiple servers lied and avoided answering when questioned. With all the fabulous Thai options in Portland...I won't be eating here again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Patty Britton
Our meals were outstanding! So delish and all very fresh ingredients! Pleasant atmosphere and awesome service!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nina R
SUCH good veg steamed dumplings!! Also had the ramen, delicious 😋 and bubble tea - I’m picky with these and loved the flavour and tapioca texture. I’ll be back!
Love this place! Delicious food and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best Thai food we have had in a very long time! They were so accommodating of our larger group, and were able to seat us outside even on a busy Labor Day Sunday. We ordered everything from noodle soup, to Brussel sprouts, papaya salad, crunchy crispy rice, pad Thai with lobster…(we were hungry after a hike!!) and it was all delicious. The owner came out several times to check on us and we loved getting to hear the story of her young restaurant. Here is her happy face in our selfie!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely fantastic restaurant in every respect! We have eaten Thai food all over the world for more than 30 years, and we've had some great experiences. Dok Mali now tops our list of incredibly delicious Thai food! In addition, the atmosphere is totally chill and the owner and executive chef, Nonglack, is wonderful. It was perfection! We can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went for dinner on our way to Acadia national park. The wings were good, the drunken noodle was mid, and I know drunken noodle because that is the only thing I order when I get thai food, so im basically an expert. It wasn't bad, but ive had better. The thai spring rolls, were pretty gross. They had like licorice or something in it, which gave it a soapy after taste, unless you like that kind of thing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
The lemongrass mojito is absolutely heaven <3 Drunken noodles were in point. Service and atmosphere was delightful~
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ate family style and loved it all. Refried curry rice was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pineapple Fried Rice, Pork Bao, Pad Kra Pow, Lobster Bao
Excellent food, and service. My favorite place to eat in Portland and one of my favorite restaurants of all time. Great drinks too!! Give it a try
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thai Cuisine That Delivers Bold Flavor and Beautiful Balance
Dok Mali is a standout in Portland’s thriving food scene. From the moment we stepped inside, we were greeted by a warm, modern atmosphere that immediately felt inviting—but the real magic began when the food hit the table.
We were blown away by the dumpling selection. Each one was thoughtfully crafted and beautifully presented, with flavors that were delicate yet satisfying—definitely not an afterthought, but a core highlight of the menu.
The Crying Tiger was unforgettable—perfectly grilled beef, bursting with smoky char and paired with a dipping sauce that packed heat, tang, and umami in equal measure. The Drunken Noodles were another favorite: wide, chewy noodles with just the right amount of wok char, tangled with Thai basil and bold spice that made every bite more crave-worthy than the last.
Dok Mali manages to balance tradition and creativity with confidence, and it’s clear there’s serious talent behind the scenes. Whether you’re a Thai food purist or just someone looking for a deeply satisfying meal, this place is well worth the visit.
We came for lunch as a group of four.
The lunch specials were ok-ish while the regular menu dishes were good.
The salads in the lunch specials had mayo dressing that had no place in such dish.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Food was mid
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Wonderful drinks, food, service, n ambiance
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Another example of shrinkflation. We've been here a few times and last night the size of our meal was noticeably smaller. The dumplings used to come with 5-6 to an order, now it's 4. The entree was also small, hardly had any chicken, and was flavorless. Sadly, we won't be back. There are plenty of other good Thai restaurants to choose from in the Portland area. I highly recommend Thai Tree. The food is great and the portions are generous, at a much more affordable price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Mid. Over priced lunch specials. What really disappointed me was being very clear with the server that my sister was vegan and they definitely used real eggs on her Pad Thai and then lied about it. We both ordered the Pad Thai... quite obviously they cooked it together and then split and added tofu to hers and shrimp to mine. Multiple servers lied and avoided answering when questioned. With all the fabulous Thai options in Portland...I won't be eating here again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Our meals were outstanding! So delish and all very fresh ingredients! Pleasant atmosphere and awesome service!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SUCH good veg steamed dumplings!! Also had the ramen, delicious 😋 and bubble tea - I’m picky with these and loved the flavour and tapioca texture. I’ll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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