Khao Yai Thai Kitchen

I decided to give this place a try because I wanted thai food. When we walked in, there was plenty of seating and we were told to sit anywhere we liked. We were only a party of 2 people so we sat at a 2 person table. We placed our order, and shortly after getting our appetizer, we were asked to move tables so they could combine our table and the 4-person table to accomodate a large party. I was annoyed but politely moved. Then my dinner arrived and it was the wrong thing which turned out to be for another guest. Then my dinner came out again and it was made wrong. To their credit they remade it and it was really good but by then the whole experience made me feel bad. I just wanted to get out of there.

It's such a small restaurant that larger parties should have to make reservations and other paying customers should not have to be asked to move.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1

Some of the best Thai food you’ll have, my favorite is the crispy basil chicken and crab fried rice. I also tried miang kham for the first time here and it was amazing, delicious and refreshing. Staff is extremely nice whether dining in or taking out you’ll have a great experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

So good!! We've tried so many other Thai restaurants west of the river, and they all were a let-down (bland flavors, small portions, ridiculous prices).

This place has finally come through and is the best we've had. The food is flavorful and delicious, and the price is proportional to the portion size and quality. The service is also fantastic. So happy to have finally found our go-to Thai restaurant! 💜

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious food with quick friendly service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

We’ve come to many Thai restaurants around Portland and this one is The Best without question in our opinion. From fresh and authentic appetizers, to delicious fried noodles, flavorful curries, interesting stir fried specials, we and all the guests we brought in love almost everything. The host/waiter is so courteous and thoughtful and definitely is another reason for our frequent visits. Great restaurant for delicious Asian food. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious food, good services

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love this place. We’ve ordered from here many times over the last 3 years, and most dishes have been winners. They do the classics well (pad Thai, pad see ew, green curry, Khao soi), but their standouts include pla pad cha, miang kham, pork belly with Chinese broccoli or basil, and pad kra pao. Don’t hesitate to try something new - you might find a new favorite.

I’m not a fan of their fried rice, tom yum, or gui chay, but that likely comes down to my personal preference rather than quality of the dish. Service is consistently great, and prices are reasonable.

Food: 5

Service: 5

D LISH!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We really love this Thai restaurant — it’s very convenient and consistently great. The food is flavorful with fresh ingredients, and the staff are friendly and prompt. We usually order takeout or through Uber Eats, and the food always arrives hot, even when eating at home. Plenty of parking spots make it easy to stop by. When dining in, we appreciate the comfortable noise level, not too loud and the restaurant is very clean. Definitely our go-to Thai spot in the neighborhood. Highly recommend!

Pad Thai and the fried rice is amazing. Service is always great too

This was a huge disappointment for every entry ordered. The Salad Rolls were mostly coiled up lettuce wrapped in a sticky, slimy rice paper. The Pad Thai noodles were very overcooked and fell apart when lifted with a fork. Seasoning was absent and sparse amount of chicken was hidden among the pile of sticky noodles. The Tempeh Pad Prik King had red pepper flakes but lacked other seasoning, and the veggies were overcooked. Even worse than the bland, overcooked dishes was the calamari appetizer. This was the worst calamari presentation I have ever experienced. The calamari was dry, rubbery, bland, and very overcooked. It was inedible. The entire meal was a huge waste of money and a big disappointment.

The service here was exceptionally fast and understanding. When I asked about shellfish cross contamination with the garlic chicken I felt confident in their reply. I felt safe in eating here and was reasured by no anaphylaxis. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. This is the first time I have had gui chay and it was incredible. I used the leftover ginger sauce on my rice and it was delightful. This authentic Thai food was amazing. Thank you for a wonderful meal!

Really good food and friendly service in a Casual atmosphere.
The Crispy pork belly with basil is fantastic!

Good experience with friendly staff!

I got a veggie yellow curry. My wife and i ordered same dish but I wanted Thai spice level. It seems like they just made ours the same as it was the same spice level of maybe medium. I look forward to high spice level and got what seemed medium. Taste for food was typical for Thai nothing special.