Khun Pic`s Bahn tdai in Portland

Very authentic Thai food in a tucked away garden on busy Belmont. Big fan of this place, though seating can be hard to come by.

Two of the most lovely people I have had the luck to meet. They are both incredible people. The food is phenomenal and the atmosphere is perfect for a slow meal with good company. Don't come here expecting instant gratification like some reviewers on here seem to expect; instead, come with the idea that you're amongst family and you won't be disappointed.Mary and John are both wonderful and they've run this place solo for years and years. It's an incredible mom and pop experience. My favorite place in Portland.Plus, the outside garden is spectacular and very unique.

Delicious Thai food, lovely and charming atmosphere. Do plan to spend some time here as there are only two people working...the cook and the server. We had the catfish with vegetables and also a vegetable stir fry with chicken, both delicious. And the best Pad Thai I have ever eaten. The service was charming, the atmosphere very unique, quaint, with different tablecloths and china on each table. Fireplace was so cozy in January. It’s cash or check only, no credit cards accepted. If you’re in a hurry, pick somewhere else to eat. But if you plan to make a night of it, you will enjoy.

Fantastic restaurant. The vibe is very good. Nice place and decor and best part has to be the food and the hospitality by John and Mary. John is amazing and cares a lot for making your experience worthwhile. Food is awesome and has good options for vegetarian eateres.

You have to go here!!!! Such a lovely atmosphere, caring staff, and quality food. Best pad Thai and springs rolls I have ever had. The chicken just melted in my mouth. I cannot recommend this place enough!

Really bad experience. Had to wait at the table for 45 mins and still didn't get a glass of water, forget food. Really limited choice of food. Undoubtedly one of my worst dining experience due to the poor service!!! There is no option for 0 stars!!!

Go right when it opens, prepare to wait, enjoy the kooky server, and enjoy the best food of your life. My wife and I have been going here for 6 years and still dream about the green curry.

A friend told me to hit up Khun Pic's on my recent visit to PDX, though he also make sure to tell me to get there early and be prepared to wait even if I was the first person seated. He was right about that, but he was also right that it was some of the best Thai food I'd ever have! The Tom Kha with just a bit of spice is to die for.

Portland has no shortage of Thai food, but this is, by far, the best Thai food I have ever had! When you walk in, you feel like you are in a family living room. I went with my in-laws, who have known the family that runs this restaurant for a decade. The owners are incredibly kind, hospitable, and generous. I can’t speak highly enough about the food. The green curry was incredibly rich and fresh, and the fried catfish was the stuff of my dreams!

The best tom kah soup I've ever had. The waiter Jon was extremely cordial and certainly proud of the food he brought to the table. The place has an atmosphere that made the food taste even better, even though I don't think that is possible. They appreciate flavors and spices like no where else I've ever been in Portland. True Asian cuisine.

I really like their food. Amazing green curry. I don't want to offend anyone but I'm curious--does anyone happen to know if Khun Pic uses MSG?

Had a night kid-free so we spontaneously stopped in. So glad we did. The salad rolls with apple slices were genius, the special dipping sauce was warm and comforting. We shared a green curry, for a little extra they add extra veggies so it easily feeds two people, with leftovers. The fresh veggies were perfectly cooked, not mushy. The chicken was tender and flavorful, like it was marinated prior to being added. The menu is small but I’m pretty sure that’s because the food is cooked for you personally by the wife, while the husband waits the tables. It’s a unique experience and feels really special. You’re in this beautiful old Victorian, surrounded by pictures of family (clearly very proud parents with accomplished children) and gorgeous paintings (again, compliments of the chef) and it’s a warm, cozy, intimate space. So happy we found them, we have to go again. Added to favorites!

The place is incredible. A true gem of a restaurant. You'll second guess yourself walking through the front door and wonder whether or not it's actually somebody's house you're waltzing into. As commonly stated in other reviews, the wait for food is a little lengthy, but waiting in this mellow, aesthetically pleasing, non-bustling restaurant is an experience in itself. Go, relax, enjoy the ambiance, develop theories on the owners, and eat some seriously scrumptious Thai.

Best thai food in Portland without a doubt! Great atmosphere. Definitely a nice spot for a date!

POSITIVELY THE BEST GOURMET THAI FOOD ANYWHERE. Ate like royalty at Khun Pic’s Bahn Thai Restaurant, 3429 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214. Leisurely. Casual. Mary and John are perfect hosts.

This is hands down the best Thai food I've ever had. It's a tiny mom and pop place, literally, and the food and service is exceptional to match. Try the Catfish, you will not be disappointed.

Fantastic food and service!!

Go with the expectation of a long wait, but this is hands down the best Thai food ever.

Most delicious and freshest Thai food

Amazing food, intimate location. No card services so bring cash. (Atm just across the street in the market). You won't regret it!

They make it about as hard as possible for you to give them your money, but the food is amazing.

Good food friendly staff long wait but at the table

My favorite Thai restaurant, hands down the best in Portland! The ambience is perfect, bring your conversation because the wait will be long but well worth it !

Hands down the best Thai in Portland, more than worth the trouble to find and get in.

Waited 2 1/2 hours for dinner. Food was fine but not worth the hassle, which was extreme. There are plenty of equally good Thai places that function properly. Place was too loud to hear conversation easily even though only half filled.

Get takeout from there all the time. Full meal for $20-$30 really good place

Hands down the best Thai food in Portland. The tofu dip appetizer is so good my husband and I each get our own order so we don't have to share. Fresh vegetables, always perfectly cooked. Go when you have lots of time, because service can be very slow as there's only one woman doing all the cooking. But if you plan for that, it's a great place for a long chat with friends and excellent food.

Queen Anne house with a handful of tables, outstanding Thai home cooking, and a slow food vibe. Jon & Mary are the only two employees and the couple have been running this little gem for 20 years now!

Quaint place, great service, best appetizer, wine, and thai ever!

It was pretty empty, so there was no long wait like others spoke of. It is a very unique and relaxing place with good food.

Well, if you wanna wait almost 3 hours to have dinner, this is your place. We got there at 6:40 and we could only have the salad, which came 2 hours later, when the main dish came, by 9:15, we asked for the check and a box. So frustrating. Never back.

Absolutely delicious food. 1.5h wait for food after ordering. About 30m between visits (trying to order another beer, trying to get the check, etc). End to end experience was 2h.

The MOST delicious Thai food from the MOST wonderful family! Absolutely everything on the menu is delicious. If you're not a fan of curry (like me) it may be because you haven't had the curry at Khun Pic's. Mama Mary and Jon were so welcoming and chatted with our table many times between courses. You'll go in hungry and leave full and as family!

Best Thai food I've ever had. Love the Thai Fried Rice..

This is hands down the best Thai restaurant in all of Portland. You will not find fresher ingredients and more authentic Thai food. Mary cooks for you as if you’re a guest in her home, she has an incredible story and cares so much about serving you the best tasting Thai food. If anyone wants to debate what could be a better Thai restaurant in Portland, let me know.

If youre a foodie, this is a MUST! even with directions, it was very difficult to find. Come with plenty if tine and patience but an empty stomach and appetite for heavenly Thai dishes.

A M A Z I N G ! ! !

It's hidden behind some trees and I waited over an hour for my food, but it's definitely worth it. It's the freshest and most flavorful Thai food you'll find in town and the space is charming, casual, and very homey. It's a husband/wife team and from what I can tell the wife is pretty temperamental. Shortly after I came in they had to start turning away customers - the husband said his wife was starting to throw a fuss in the kitchen. But as long as the food stays this good she can keep throwing fusses. Just make sure you get here early - you'll be waiting a while.

Fantastic place. A true jewel among restaurants. This is the type of underground location that people like to hunt for - a house-turned-restaurant hidden by foliage from the front, run by only two people, a couple, for almost 20 years. Kuhn Pic's is a comfortable place with delicious food. BE PREPARED TO WAIT! This is a sit-for-two-hours type of place, especially if it gets busy. But don't let that deter you. It's very worth the wait.

The food is excellent. It is run entirely by two people so don't complain about waiting or try to be rude to the staff since they are the owner's and are working their butts off to feed you the best Thai food in Portland. They won't hesitate to just ask you to leave if you are rude. Their Tom Kha soup is wonderful, although I find that the vegie version of the soup is better and I am a big meet eater. It just tastes better without any meat. The peanut sauce that comes with the salad roles are excellent. I love the in-home atmosphere with different china sets for each table. An excellent place to take someone where you want time to talk and catch up. This is slow food, not fast take out, so relax, enjoy and enjoy the cuisine.

This place is pretty cute. It has a nice outdoor patio, if you're coming on a nice day. I must say that it is extremely difficult to get a table here. We've been turned away about five times. The only time we were able to get a spot, we showed up when they opened and I believe we were the last people they let in that night. If you're considering coming here but can't make it until 20 minutes after they open, forget about it. There are two people working, which is sweet and cool, and they're super friendly people. That being said, it took about 2.5 hours to receive our food after we ordered. I do recommend you order an appetizer because we saw other people's appetizer's coming out an hour or so before entrees. We were pretty starving by the time our food came out. Portions are normal, the prices are higher than other Thai restaurants, and we found the food comparable. It was a nice experience overall, but we won't be back.

Took my thesis advisor and his wife there. Never had a better Thai meal, and we've all eaten many places. Plus the owners are fantastic. Shared a passion for Portland building history and preservation. Nice to have a meal that is quiet, amazing, and homey.

My absolute favorite Thai food restaurant--John and Mary are wonderful! The food is incredible.

Such a weird restaurant, but if you want something unique and delicious this is it. Took an extremely long time to get our food but we didn't mind. Run by a husband and wife and they seemed very frazzled, but we're friendly. We had the tofu dip, Pad Thai, and prawn curry. The only thing I wouldn't get again is the Pad Thai but the other dishes were absolutely exceptional. Made for a great date night.

Very very good Thai food. Absolutely packed full of vegetables: eggplant, asparagus, cauliflower, delicata squash(!!), plus the usual broccoli, bamboo shoots, etc. Set in an eclectic victorian home with limited hours and cash only; a perfect stop for an adventurous and quintessential Portland dining experience. Would love to see a couple local Oregon wines added to the limited wine list. Quirky, delicious.

Food is awesome when you get it but be prepared for an awkwardly long wait. Server is not exactly welcoming. Patio is charming. Wish they did take out.

An amazing hidden gem

Satisfied my soul. Nice people, awesome setup and you could taste the love in the meal.

Phenomenal two person operation. Small capacity but with the wait. Cash only.