Recently we had to review a restaurant for class. I chose a Thai restaurant in Portland, and to see if you qualify for a dinner compliments of The Charitable Chef please contact me.
The Red Onion Thai Cuisine is located in the trendy Nob Hill area of Portland, Oregon at 1123 NW 23rd Avenue. It is the third Portland area restaurant of Chef Dang Boonyakamol who was born in Thailand.
Upon entering the restaurant, I was immediately and pleasantly greeted by my host and server. The decor is pleasant, simple and inviting with accents of Thai art. My server was extremely helpful and informative in offering suggestions from the many Thai dishes found on the menu. I felt the menu was well balanced with a blend of tasty appetizers, traditional Thai entrees and vegetarian options.
The meal started with the Gai Hor Bai Toey appetizer, a delicious deep fried marinated chicken that has been wrapped in pandanus leaves and served with their special house sauce. The chicken was moist and the sauce was slightly sweet with mild heat. This was followed by an entrée of Chu Chee Catfish, which is listed as one of the spicier dishes on the menu. The catfish was expertly fried crisp, served with asparagus and green beans that were al dente, and accompanied with their Chu Chee chili paste. I found the different textures of the catfish and vegetables delightful and the chili sauce while spicy, enhanced the overall dish without taking center stage.
Both the appetizer and entree were well presented on the plate. The portion size was adequate, but I would have loved more, and they were served immediately after preparation, so the temperature of the food was hot.
The Red Onion should be on everyone’s list that enjoys Thai food. They have managed to combine excellent food, courteous and helpful service with reasonable prices. Starters range from $4.00 to $8.00 and entrees are $10.00 to $14.00. This is a Thai restaurant that I will absolutely visit again.
Reservations are not required and they serve lunches Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, dinner from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Monday through Thursday, Friday’s dinner is from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm, Saturday’s hours are Noon to 9:30 pm and Sunday’s hours are Noon to 9:00 pm. They take all major credit cards and you can find free parking on the surrounding streets. You can visit their website at www.redonionportland.com or you can reach them by phone at 503-208-3634.
Cheers
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