Sivalai Thai Restaurant

"This place was wonderful! Expected a lot because of the high reviews and was not disappointed. I can't chew right now so I asked if the noodles in my pad thai could be cut before cooking, the man taking our order was very accommodating and made sure everything was prepared so I could eat it. The pad thai itself was very flavorful and silky. My boyfriend got the crying tiger salad, it looked very simple but the flavors were complex and delicious. We got mango sticky rice as well; despite being out of season, the mango was very sweet, and the rice was soaked in sweet coconut milk with a pleasing texture. Everything was wonderful, including the service. Dishes were also cheaper than at other thai places I've been to, which was surprising due to the quality of the food. Will definitely be returning!"

"This spot deserves its high ratings… some of the most genuine people creating an authentic Thai experience at a very fair price. As usual I got the restaurants most important dishes: chicken & shrimp crispy basil (4/5), coconut paradise (4/5), and the fresh role (3/5), and an included mango rice dessert (3/5). I won’t say that the dishes were incredibly intricate… but they were very tasty and well worth the price. The most valuable part of this restaurant are the people who run the place… very wholesome and grateful people. I recommend the spot, but don’t feel I would need to go again."

"Really down to earth place, feels authentic. When I say it was the best thai food I've ever had, I mean it. I am craving to come back to portland just for this place. The prices are also incredibly cheap. Highly recommended."

"Food wise, I'd say the quality, potion and taste was average. We had the fried tofu, Pad Thai, Drunken noodles and Pumpkin curry. All of them were mediocre. Nothing worthy to mention. We visited this restaurant on a Sunday afternoon. Depending on when you go, the speed of service could be slow or great. I say that coz it seemed like they operate lean - only one person to serve, take orders, basically, do all the tables. And another in the kitchen. Which is why our interactions with the person who tended to us (and everybody else) was very direct, short and at times inpatient."

"A casual Thai dining experience with a good menu and the food is good with good portions. Extremely reasonable pricing. The drinks were so affordable!! The icing on the cake was literally the sweet end where we got a little mango sticky rice treat from the host. Even sweeter still was the service. Warm and kind, efficient, you leave full and feeling a level of hospitality that is hard to get eating out in Portland."