Eem
65 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/askportland, r/PortlandOR, r/PortlandFood30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 14 threads.
What people say, in short
Eem is repeatedly recommended for its Thai and Texas barbecue crossover. Diners highlight the white curry with brisket burnt ends, while individual recommendations also mention burnt ends fried rice and hot cauliflower. A commenter puts it at the top of their list for visitors, and others praise its distinctive flavors. Dissent includes disappointment with the hype and fried rice, along with reports of long waits. One lunch visitor disliked the loud music.
Address
Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails, 3808 N Williams Ave #127, Portland, OR 97227
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- White curry with brisket burnt ends, Burnt ends fried rice, Hot cauliflower
- Best for
- Visitors
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/tiredhunter in r/askportland · Nov 2024variety
Recommends Eem for its Thai and Texas BBQ crossover.
- Recommendsu/Sudden_Discussion306 in r/askportland · Dec 2023
Lists Eem among good specific restaurant suggestions for a Portland experience.
- Recommendsu/greazysteak in r/askportland · Nov 2025
Names Eem when asked where to have lunch in NE Portland.
- Recommendsu/trot2millah in r/askportland · Jun 2024variety
Calls Eem pretty unique for its BBQ and Thai fusion and votes for it.
- Recommendsu/petitbleu in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Seconds the Eem suggestion for dinner.
- Recommendsu/doyouknowwatiamsayin in r/askportland · Jul 2024taste
Singles out Eem's white curry brisket as the thing to order.
- Recommendsu/deepinmyloins in r/PortlandOR · Feb 2024
Great for food and cocktails; possible wait, no kids, but worth it.
- Recommendsu/MeetMeAtTheCreek in r/askportland · Jan 2025taste
Describes Eem as truly unique Thai BBQ that should not be missed.
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- Recommendsu/pdx_flyer in r/askportland · Aug 2026
Lists it among suggested places to eat.
- Recommendsu/Lamtron in r/PortlandFood · Aug 2025price
Lists Eem among their go-to less expensive Thai spots in Portland.
- Recommendsu/How_Do_You_Crash in r/askportland · May 2025
Enthusiastically recommends Eem as a worthwhile place to eat.
- Recommendsu/mrzurch in r/PortlandFood · Apr 2026taste
Recommends the White Curry and Brisket.
- Recommendsu/sleepinghuman in r/PortlandFood · Apr 2026
Says they always made a point of visiting Eem when in the area.
- Recommendsu/JeanVicquemare in r/askportland · Jul 2024taste
Suggests the white curry with brisket burnt ends and calls it great.
- Recommendsu/Erwinism in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Answers the dinner question with Eem.
- Recommendsu/jerm-warfare in r/askportland · Jun 2024taste
Calls the food incredible and says it exemplifies Portland's melding of cuisines.
- Recommendsu/turlatron in r/PortlandOR · Feb 2024
Solid runner-up recommendation.
- Recommendsu/RabuMa in r/askportland · Sep 2024taste
Recommends for Thai BBQ and cocktails.
- Caveatu/sunshine60st in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Calls Eem crazy overrated, same vein as Gado Gado.
- Recommendsu/Beebrains in r/PortlandOR · Feb 2024
Recommended for dinner.
- Recommendsu/BNabs23 in r/PortlandOR · Feb 2024
Finally visited and it surpassed all expectations; brilliant.
- Recommendsu/mijo1009 in r/askportland · Nov 2025ambience
Would choose Eem for lunch, though dislikes when they play loud club music.
- Recommendsu/Aromatic_Hospital796 in r/PortlandFood · Aug 2025
Calls Eem great, though suggests it may not be authentic.
- Recommendsu/vivekmano in r/PortlandFood · Aug 2025taste
Top of their list for visitors; great meat quality and fantastic flavors.
- Recommendsu/PhinaCat in r/askportland · Nov 2024taste
Says the place is so so good.
- Recommendsu/morgoto in r/askportland · Jul 2024taste
The hot cauliflower plus curry is their go-to at Eem.
- Recommendsu/darkshrike in r/askportland · Jan 2025taste
Praises the burnt ends curry highly.
- Recommendsu/bigodines in r/PortlandOR · Feb 2024
Recommends Eem when asked for a meal that will impress visiting friends.
- Caveatu/buttholetittynipple in r/askportland · Jun 2024wait time
Warns of an extremely long wait for a 6pm Friday table.
- Mixedu/FantasticBreadfruit8 in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Concedes Eem is overrated but at least good and worth going once.
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