Khun Pic's Bahn Thai

Cozy, unusual, quirky dining experience. We got there early at 5:40 pm and were the first to be sat and served when they open at 6. All food was fantastic, fresh, and flavorful. We tried every entree on the menu and each one was better then the next. We loved the fried rice, crispy tofu app, and spring rolls. Don’t go here if you’re looking for a quick dining experience, there’s only 1 cook in the kitchen!! Great evening.

Belmont is home to some wonderful traditions - the little yellow shop at SE 20th that deals in car batteries, the amazing Movie Madness, and, if you can find it behind the vines, Khun Pic's. The food and the experience are well worth the search and the leisurely pace that makes dining here an experience. I was not able to confirm this, but I firmly believe that my sources were reliable when I heard that the chef at Khun Pic's and the chef at Lemongrass are sisters, and that their parents ran Bangkok Kitchen that used to be at 25th and Belmont. Whether this is true or not, Lemongrass and Khun Pic's have a lot in common - located in old houses, basically 2 person operations, and phenomenal food. We recently made our first Covid era visit, and the menu seemed somewhat pared down from what I recall, but there was no trouble finding more tempting things listed than we could have possibly eaten. The fried tofu with peanut sauce was a highlight - if I could reliably know that tofu would be prepared this well, I'd order it more often. The patio here is one of the nicest outdoor dining spaces I've ever been to. Pro tip - the chef at Khun Pic's has been known to decide to shut down early, so arriving early boosts your chances for getting fed on a given evening. Don't expect fast food, but do expect excellent food.

This restaurant has the most fresh and tasty food BUT it's not your regular Thai restaurant and you need to set your expectations accordingly. This is NOT the restaurant for parties larger than two - in my opinion. It's a husband and wife team - she's cooking fresh, to order and he's the wait staff. You should only order what you can eat and he's advised us before to this extent. It's in a secluded, romantic, Victorian with vintage plates and so forth. Super charming! I feel sad reading the reviews of all the people frustrated with the timing - maybe the couple should consider talking reservations that are staggered to match timing? I say #worththewait. Her sister also has a restaurant with delicious food.

If you're looking for an unforgettable Thai dining experience, look no further than this Portland gem. From the moment you step inside, you'll be transported to Thailand with the authentic decor and warm atmosphere. But it's the food that truly sets this restaurant apart. Every dish is bursting with flavor, with a perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes that will have your taste buds dancing. This matches if not surpasses places in Thailand. Fried tofu: 10/0 Pad Thai: 9.5/10 Thai fried rice: 10/10 Cat fish: 10/10 Green curry: 9.5/10 Papaya salad: 9/10 Salad roll: 7.5/10 (but I’m allergic to peanuts and couldn’t eat the peanut sauce, which everyone in our group said is the best peanut sauce they’ve ever had) The restaurant is over 25 years old, and is run completely by a lovely couple. They can only serve a certain amount of people per evening so be sure to plan ahead and come early. Overall, if you're looking for an authentic and unforgettable Thai dining experience, this restaurant is not to be missed.

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.