Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails

Thai restaurant
Accommodating gluten-free
Cocktails
GF Options
Asian
Dairy Free Options
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This vibrant spot offers a lively atmosphere with heated outdoor seating perfect for a comfortable dining experience. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable about gluten-free options, ensuring a safe and enjoyable visit for those with dietary restrictions.
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Accommodating

Some risk of cross-contamination

Trained staff
Based on crowdsourced information
Always inquire directly about health and safety.
3808 N Williams Ave #127, Portland, OR 97227, USA
2.4km

People are saying

A
I ordered from Eem on DoorDash after seeing they had a deal on there. I’d been dying to try this place for years but never made it happen. I felt bad because I ordered 2 minutes before orders closed for the night. I honestly wasn’t expecting super fresh or warm food (especially since it was delivery) and woooow was I so incorrect. The food was fresh, full of flavor, and still hot enough to not reheat. Worth every penny! I am also gluten free and LOVE that Eem is allergen friendly. The menu clearly states all allergens in the food so I didn’t have to guess or risk glutening myself. We ordered the BBQ fried rice, the green curry with vegetables & shredded pork, the sweet & sour fried chicken (not gluten free but got them for my partner and friend), and the Massaman curry with smoked lamb shoulder. Each item was delicious and 10/10 quality. The chicken pulled apart so nicely, it wasn’t overly breaded and you could tell that the ingredients are superb quality. We will be back to eat in the restaurant next time. The food is INCREDIBLE. You have to try this restaurant!!
S
Gluten free options. Delicious drinks. The red curry was great and the presentation of the sausage appetizer was fun. The ceviche left something to be desired, the flavor was slightly unpleasant to me, although my partner enjoyed it. Busy, loud, and very popular.
K
This is our first time here and if we were local, we'd be regulars. First we ordered a "Thai tea with coconut milk" and when it came it looked like a Caesar (or an bloody Mary? For the US folks) but it's this incredible, sweet, brown sugary tasting sweet cold tea. SO GOOD. Then we got the sweet and sour chicken, or as the Instagram calls it "flightless bird chunks in gluten" and for someone who can't do black pepper, these were a top of the spice level, burns a little but the flavour is so good, I'll put up with the burn, kind of burn. Hubs got something very spicy called "pork Krapow" (I think) and he does spice quite well and it made him "emotional" 😅. I had the white curry and brisket ends thanks to a suggestion from reddit. These were spicier than the bird chunks, but when I scooped the meat and cauliflower out of the bath and put them on the rice, I was able to enjoy the creamy, coconuty sauce so much more. The brisket was the best meat that I've had at a restaurant in my entire life and I'd suffer through the heat again for it. When I say I can't do spice, spice gives me a burn like taking a shot of tequila burns.. and I'd gladly eat this meal again. Our server, Taylor, was the sweetest human. She walked me through the menu on spice levels and what was safe and also what I shouldn't even look at because looking at it would burn. She was an incredible server and a major asset to this restaurant. I'm sure the other servers were incredible, but Taylor was fabulous! Thank you for having us, Eem. We will see you again one day for sure!

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