Tara Thai Northwest
Tara Thai Northwest
fried tofu- lightly battered tofu, deep fried and served with yummy peanut sauce.
a twist on deep fried tofu! tofu dipped in coconut batter and then deep fried. served with sweet chili sauce.
yummy crab meat and cream cheese wrapped in wonton and deep fried. served with sweet chili sauce.
4 large scrumptious prawns dipped in a tasty coconut flaked batter and deep fried. served with sweet chili sauce.
tender shrimp and vegetables dipped in tempura batter. served with sweet chili sauce.
traditional thai hot & spicy soup- clear stock broth simmered with tom yum paste, lemon grass, galangal (pungent member of the ginger family), green onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and lime juice. choice of chicken, tofu, veggie, prawns* or fish* (snapper or salmon).
ginger coconut soup - flavorful, rich coconut milk simmered with fresh onions, galanga, kaffir lime leaves, lime juice, green onions and mushrooms. choice of chicken, veggies or prawns.
for the seafood lover!! spicy hot and sour seafood soup - combination of shrimp, fish, scallops, squid and mussels simmered with tom yum paste and lemon grass, fresh galanga, kaffir lime leaves, mushroom, tomatoes, green onions and lime juice.
soft tofu, spinach, mushrooms, green onions in a mild clear stock broth with a drop of fried garlic oil.
delicate wontons, prawns and baby bok choy cooked in a clear chicken broth.
thai beef salad or thai pork salad - grilled savory beef, sliced and tossed in a spicy lime sauce dressing along with ground roasted rice and bits of lemon grass, ginger, tomatoes, onions, assorted greens, mint leaves, sliced green onions and cilantro.
squid in spicy lemon sauce tossed with slices of onion, cucumber, lemon grass ginger, tomatoes, lettuce, ground peanuts, and mint leaves in house ingredients.
shrimp tossed with slices lemon grass, ginger, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, lettuce, and mint leaves.
mussels in a spicy sauce tossed with slices of lemon grass, ginger, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, lettuce and mint leaves.
seafood salad - shrimp, squid and green mussels tossed in a spicy lime sauce dressing along with ground peanuts and bits of lemon grass, ginger, tomatoes, onions, assorted greens, mint leaves, sliced green onions and cilantro.
stir-fried fresh yaki soba noodles with broccoli, cabbage, bok choy and carrots. choice of chicken, beef, pork or tofu.
a thai favorite for everyone. stir-fried rice noodles with egg, ground peanuts, bean sprouts, green onions and carrots. choice of chicken, beef, pork or tofu.
stir-fried fresh wide rice noodles with egg. topped with broccoli, carrots in a light oyster and soy sauce. choice of chicken, beef, pork or tofu.
soy sauce noodles. stir-fried fresh wide rice noodles with egg, broccoli, bok choy, and carrots. choice of chicken, beef, pork or tofu.
hot and spicy noodles. stir-fried fresh wide rice noodles in ground fresh pepper sauce with egg, fresh tomato, broccoli, bok choy, carrots, onions and fresh basil leaves. choice of chicken, beef, pork or tofu.
a cold dish. ground chicken mixed with roasted ground rice, dried peppers, lemon grass, shallots, slices of onion, mint leaves, cilantro and light fish sauce. served with sweet or steamed jasmine rice.
another tara thai house favorite lettuce wrap. crisp spicy rice mixed with ground chicken, lime juice, fish sauce, cilantro and whole peanuts. served with lettuce, cilantro and mint leaves. unique and very tasty.
chicken noodle soup-laotian style. traditional laotian rice noodle soup. an elegant concoction of fresh shredded banana flowers, cabbage, bits of long bean, mint leaves and basil in a spicy shredded chicken coconut milk soup.
homemade pork sausage seasoned with tangy herbs and mouthwatering spices. grilled and sliced to perfection. served with strips of fresh crisp ginger, a tangy accompanying house ginger sauce and choice of steamed jasmine or sticky rice.
succulent halibut marinated and steamed with fresh lime juice, gingerroot, pickled garlic and green and white onions. delicately arranged over a bed of tofu and topped with fresh ginger, baby bok choy and basil. choice of steamed jasmine or sticky rice.
tender nw salmon filet drenched with lemongrass flavors and garlic spices, grilled flawlessly and presented with steamed veggies topped with tasty peanut sauce. choice of steamed jasmine rice or sticky rice.
decadent slices of mango served over delicious blend of coconut milk mixed with sweet sticky rice. a definite must have to complete your meal.
sweet purple rice (thats the way its grown!) simmered in tantalizing coconut milk. served hot.
homemade with a house secret recipe. a refreshing finish to a spicy meal.
Duck Curry is my favorite
Duck Curry has a whole side of duck
Fresh water and ice
Elegant outdoor dining with heat lamps
Outdoor seating, Patio
a restaurant with blue walls and wood floors
a dining room with blue walls
Tom Kha Cocktail
Patio
tara's combo, beef salad
Water
Pineapple Fried Rice
Tom Kha with tofu - excellent!
Patio & green beans peppers chicken rice.
Mango Paradise, Pad Thai, and a ground pork special
thai tea
Outside patio
Pad Thai
Thai hot tea
Pad Thai to go
Hot Thai tea
Golden Squid and Pad Se Ew
Egg Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce
Elizabeth G.
Aug 24, 2024
The weather is absolutely Portland perfect with a magnificent green tree canopy covering the huge outdoor patio. I love the serenity of this place.It's my favorite place on this street.I'm having my favorite Duck Curry which is available in Mild, Medium or Hot.The plating is beautiful (check out my photos)Delicious fresh green vegetables including quick seared Thai Basil leaves made it absolutely delightful.After eating through most of the vegetables,I could then see the ample roasted boneless duck breast sliced perfectly and a roasted duck drumstick. The service was fairly quick, and the wait staff checked with me several times.It's Saturday night.More happy diners are arriving.Soulful 60's and 70's music is playing softly in the background.Parking and Handicap ramp in the back.Life is good
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Scott S.
Jun 20, 2024
We parked in their small lot and walked up the handicap ramp under the big tree for a lovely outdoor patio dining experience. We ordered our favorite Thai dishes and it came out fairly quickly. The staff were so nice and checked in on us the right amount. I've been here several times and it's probably one of my favorite Thai places in Portland.
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Matt R.
Mar 29, 2024
We were having a lazy Friday. The first non-rainy day in a week, so we decided to venture out for a walk and lunch. My wife needs Gluten Free and as we were walking by we noticed they allows dogs on the outdoor patio (score). Not a lot of lunch traffic, so we're were quickly seated and placed our orders. The wait staff is very friendly and helpful. I had the Pad Thai and she had the Pineapple Fried Rice. Everything tasted great. The PT comes with vermicelli noodles, which is unique but they work. Overall, a good choice and we will come again.
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Julia R.
Jul 10, 2024
The food was good, I got green curry with chicken and an order of coconut shrimp. I wish the curry had a more punchy flavor and had more chicken, but it was well balanced. The shrimp was great. I got my order delivered and it took a minute to arrive but it still had a nice crsipiness to it and the coconut had a little sweetness which was nice. Overall, I'd order from here again to try some other items.
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Lynn R.
Jul 5, 2023
Delightful little house with impeccable cleanliness and gracious waitstaff. Everything you'd want on a menu at a Thai/Laotian restaurant. Curry was top notch and they added coconut milk to tamp down the spicy index for me!Eggplant was plentiful and tasty and Singapore noodles had mussels and calamari and shrimp and broccoli and carrots and bamboo shoots.Patio is lovely but today we wanted the refreshing AC to get a respite from the 90 degree heat outside !If you have any from after your meal, the mango sticky rice is a MUST HAVE!keep up the great work here. Prices are reasonable for quality and quantity and atmosphere. Good value!! Great service with smiles and water kept full. Very attentive and wanting to please.Thank for the wonderful service you gave us!
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Airika G.
Apr 20, 2024
I never leave reviews ever. Even if I really don't like a place or just like a place. This restaurant deserves its flowers. Amazing staff, amazing food, cocktail are strong and delicious and the price is extremely reasonable. Do not sleep on this place. I will be coming back again and again and again.
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Melia F.
Aug 16, 2023
Tara Thai is consistent and delicious! One of my favorite Thai Teas in Portland, but if there was one thing I would skip it would be the crab rangoons, I just wish they were a little crunchier.Inside is simple but well lit, outside seating is cute! Staff is always super friendly, I've only ever had one mix up on an order and they were very proactive in fixing. Tom Kha NEVER disappoints!
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Corinne R.
Oct 12, 2023
thai curry is a new found favorite of mine, so I branched out and ordered the khao soi noodles. It was too spicy for my liking and not too flavorful. Wouldn't re order. Maybe khao soi isn't my thing.Julia loved the basil spaghetti.
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Heather R.
Sep 19, 2023
I visited Tara Thai Northwest a few weeks ago for dinner with a friend. The service was friendly and I liked that outdoor patio. There's some tables inside for when the weather isn't as great. It's a little house which is pretty cool. There's both Thai dishes and Laotian dishes on the menu plus some fusion dishes. We got fresh shrimp salad rolls, pad se ew, khao poon namkai, and mango sticky rice. The salad rolls were good. The pad se ew was good. The kaho poom namkai soup was delicious. I liked the lime, the spice, and the mint combination in the broth. The mango sticky rice was tasty as well. The mango was fresh and perfectly ripe. The rice was sweet and had the right amount of coconut sauce. I'll looking forward to coming back to this restaurant soon and I highly recommend it.
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Caleb A.
Sep 9, 2024
The BBQ chicken plate was amazing, and very affordable. You get a lot of delicious food for a very reasonable price. Definitely coming back here. Also the sweet and spicy dipping sauce that comes with the chicken plate makes the whole dish.
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