Lemongrass - Portland

We stumbled at this place while we were in the afterbarity on a rainy, muddy day. it looks like a house, and eating tastes homemade. it's the best Thai food we've ever had. we have the thai noodles with huh (for the children milky, the yellow curry (it is spicy, and an order is salat roll. it mainly takes. if possible, they call a day in advance as she works alone and does not do much volume, but she is wonderfully beautiful and eating is amazing. it is a special experience. that's worth it.

Shelly (the cook/owner) and the food were incredible. One of the best dining experiences I’ve had. And would recommend this restaurant to everyone I can. Will definitely be back when I visit Portland again. Hours can be weird, so best to call ahead to see when she’s open. Cash only.

You know for many of us nothing beats grand-mom’s cooking but the food here is definitely granny level. Praise the ancestors for this little slice of Thai. Be sure to call ahead however, the owner is the only one taking care of her guest and while it makes access to her food exclusive it is worth it. Ten thumbs up!!!

Super delicious; best green curry we've ever had. Attentive and kind service. Adorable location. Hurry up and order some takeout already; you know Thai food sounds good.

Whatever other Thai restaurants you’re thinking of going to in Portland, STOP and go to Lemongrass instead. Amazing food in a cozy, homey environment, and the chef/owner is a lovely human who clearly puts so much love and care into her cooking. I stumbled on Lemongrass after a disastrous (and failed) attempt to eat somewhere else, and I ended up walking nearly half a mile in pouring rain to get to Lemongrass. I walked in 30 minutes before closing, desperately hungry and wet, and didn’t realize she mostly does takeout and you’re supposed to call ahead to see if she has capacity for dine-in. She kindly welcomed me in anyway and made me a delicious plate of chicken pad Thai. And she even took the time to talk with me for a few minutes before I left. I felt so welcomed and taken care of, and I will absolutely come back the next time I’m in Portland. 10/10 recommend!