1. Nong’s Khao Man Gai
9.2
609 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97214, Portland, OR
Thai Restaurant · 119 tips and reviews
graceface killa: Seriously authentic Thai style.
MinTz: This place is the most authentic Thai restaurant I've ever seen in US. Their Khao Man Gai is exactly the same with the one in Thailand.
Caroline Chung: Classic Hainan chicken over rice dish the Thai way. Authentic, casual and unpretentious. I felt like I was in Asia again! Complimentary ginger tea and lime infused water. Nong was a charming person.
2. Paadee
8.6
6 SE 28th Ave (at E Burnside), Portland, OR
Thai Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews
Sara Joy: Excellent, authentic thai food. It's the front-room of Lang Baan, the gourmet thai dining experience with a 6 month wait list.
Noah Weiss: Fantastic, authentic Thai, including these delicious pan fried dumplings
Stephanie: Really lovely, charming interiors & incredibly authentic food.
4. Phở Oregon
8.6
2518 NE 82nd Ave (btwn NE Brazee & Russell), Portland, OR
Vietnamese Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews
Amy Bowen: This is definitely the best Pho I have had in Portland. #9 is good, but everything I have had there is good. Very authentic.
JD Lewis: Great and authentic! Delicious Pho, and quick service as well.
Victoria Curtis: Bánh cuốn!! I have looked at every Vietnamese menu since I was there in 2016 trying to find this dish. This place had the most authentic flavors, portions were huge.
5. Bröder Cafe
8.9
2508 SE Clinton St (at SE 25th Ave), Portland, OR
Scandinavian Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews
Serious Eats: The spherical Danish pancakes, Swedish hashes, and Aquavit cocktails are just a few of the authentic mainstays on Broder’s Scandinavian-inspired menu.
JB Good: Delicious and authentic food, plus great service. Well done!
Anna Moreno: Hash was delicious. Services is great. Warm and relaxed atmosphere. Very Portland.
6. Bollywood Theater
8.9
3010 SE Division St (30th), Portland, OR
Indian Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews
Anna James: Pork vindaloo is quite authentic,enjoyed it with rice. But why are pork pieces so big 😳. Was impressed by their version of Papdi chat; beware its spicy.
David Zhou: Nothing here is spicy enough to be authentic (ahem white people), but you can get some hot sauces near the water and bussing station
Stephanie: Everything I've eaten here so far has been tasty. My favorites are the vada pav and paneer makhani.
Christina Minju: This place is absolutely THE greatest authentic Vietnamese food in the WORLD! Okay Portland at least.... But tried half the menu and nothing was less than perfect!! Highly recommend it!!
Vi Tran: If you’re looking for authentic Vietnamese, you won’t find it here. If you want an Americanized spin to it where the bò lúc lắc is with tomato rice and spring mix then go for it.
Angela Wangela: Try the Beef Pho With Brisket - Complex broth, great price
9. Shalom Y'All
8.7
1128 SW Alder St (at SW 11th), Portland, OR
Israeli Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews
Q Roberson: Since visiting Israel in 2016, I’ve been in search of a restaurant to transport me back...and this place is it! I had the shalom y’all plate & lamb chops, which were authentically amazing. #goherenow
Craig Prosser: Great value for authentic Israel food. The different styles of hummus pair so well with their tasty pitas.
Cusp25: Shalom plate- hummus and labneh and of course the pita
Valentino Herrera: The founder is from North Carolina and the biscuits and other dishes are as authentic as you'd want, with a few added embellishments. I recommend the Reggie, even for breakfast.
E B: Strongly suggest the BBQ biscuit! ❤️
huiline: Right on: First memory of Portland. Biscuit, fried chicken, gravy, and family.
11. Salt & Straw
9.3
3345 SE Division St (at SE 33rd Ave), Portland, OR
Ice Cream Parlor · 129 tips and reviews
Natalia Yugrinova: The best ice cream with very authentic flavors. You can ask a sample of each and every of them. Few, but very delicious options for vegans (peach cobbler is a must try) are available as well
Maya D: First time here - extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff. We tried a number of flavors and weren’t hurried in the least. Ended up getting the almond brittle - yum!
Neil Dacanay: Dessert after Pok Pok? Hell yes. Can't decide? Go w/ the flight.
12. Pho Van Fresh
8.8
1012 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR
Vietnamese Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews
Nina K: This place was great! The seating had bars, booths, and tables. The wait staff was friendly. I ordered the steamed buns as an appetizer, tastes very authentic! And the beef in the pho was perfect.
Josh van Hulst: Really great authentic pho dishes
Grant Kruger: Pho Bo (beef soup with noodles) is awesome. Happy hour is fun and a bargain!
13. El Burrito Azteca
8.6
1942 N Rosa Parks Way (at Denver), Portland, OR
Mexican Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews
jann jones: Tacos, machacas, authentic Mexican! NOT Taco Bell's pseudo "Mexican"..
Tyler Rudy: Try the carne asada-anything. Burrito, nachos, tacos, whatever... Their carne asada is top notch; better than any I've had in SoCal.
Kimberly Ness: Come check out the brand new bar! Have some tequila and watch soccer on the TVs.
14. Nuestra Cocina
8.9
2135 SE Division St, Portland, OR
Mexican Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews
Shannon Madison: To say that this is good Mexican food is to do a disservice. Authentic to be sure, but first and foremost, this is excellent food executed with perfection. The cocktails are not to be missed either.
Hemant J: Modern Mexican style! The salsa that come with the chips have a real zing and are super tasty. Love the ambience!
Frank Leavitt: Drinks are amazing! Food is beyond amazing! I've never had a bad time here!
Connie Chiu: Oh my jeebus I'm all about this spot. Not exactly the authentic style it's damn delicious. Highlights: beets, okra, lamb samosas, and pork vindaloo.
Wondering Feet: Nice outdoor seating area, pretty authentic food! Saffron rice was amazing, vada pav as well.
Celinka To: Pork vindaloo, chicken curry, lamb samosa, chai tea