Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails

Elizabeth Booth

My husband and I chose this as our dinner during a one-night trip to Portland and, honestly, I've contemplated making a full move to the city every since just so I can eat here all the time. We stuck to just two bowls of curry, but all the tables around us had fried chicken and we regretted not getting it -- don't make the same mistakes we did! What we did have, however, was delicious. It was a little spicier than what I'm used to as they don't give you an option to choose the spice level like some places, but it was absolutely still manageable and worked incredibly well as chilled leftovers. The staff was super friendly despite being busy and were kind enough to let us sit in the outdoor bar area while we waited. Hopefully next time I'm in Portland I have more time to visit Eem again.

Violet Vasquez

Our meal at Eem was unforgettable, and probably the best meal we've ever had. We seemed to hit the perfect time, seeing as we waited two minutes before getting sat at the bar as a party of two. We tried the sweet and sour chicken, boneless wings fried to golden perfection and tossed in a sweet and tangy curry sauce, the brisket fried rice, and the white and massaman curries. The curries were perfectly spiced and portioned, both with generous servings of protein, and the rice was delicious. My favorite cocktail of the evening was the boozy slushy "drugs," and I found the service to be both attentive and friendly. Believe the hype; Eem is on another level!

Kaya Peterson

The food here deserves the hype it’s been getting! We got two different curries and they were both delicious. Service was friendly and decor was trendy. Definitely would stop by again!

Kit Lai Pine

Maybe my expectations were too high because every one sang such high praises of Eem. The menu was surprisingly small. We had the white curry that everyone said we must have. It’s good but not life altering. Crisp stir fried kailan. The fried chicken was tasty but not extraordinary. The veggie red curry was okay. The server was friendly and knowledgeable. The decor was lovely. Food was good but not amazing.