Comments on: Poompui Thai

By: Cricket

Cricket — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 01:13:53 +0000

This is the best cart food-the best Thai food!-in Portland; I go here everyday for lunch, as I live in the neighborhood and I do not know how to cook for myself. The weekends are torturous because I have to go somewhere other than Poompui for my daily nourishment. Monday morning, I’m eagerly awaiting 11:00 a.m., money in hand-

The most amazing thing that I’ve ever ordered is the coconut noodle dish. OH HELL YES. Sometimes I change it up and try the other menu items (eggplant noodle; tom kah noodle soup), which are just as satisfying, but the coconut noodles are to. die. for. (With tofu!)

The portion size is perfect, very filling (I usually save half for later in the evening, so I don’t have to ‘cook’ dinner!); the containers are reusable and microwavable; and the service is wonderful!

I won’t even consider going to other carts anymore. This is my one and only! Oh, and they regularly give discounted meals to randomly named people. I think they should have a “If Your Name Is Cricket Your Meal Is 1/2 Off” Day”!!

By: Carolina

Carolina — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:01:18 +0000

So, last year, I found these 2 brothers by the Park Blocks and WOW… great food & great customer service! Seriously… The food is somehow light, the spices just perfectly balanced and the detail: crisp shallots to top all that off!

Now, 2010… after being away for a while, I was surprised not to see those guys anymore and today, I mentioned to a friend about it, and as I googled them (and find them here!) I am very pleased to know they have “only” moved…

I tried other Thai carts, but none (with all my respect), none gets close to that quality.
I will be back there for sure….

By: SilverWings

SilverWings — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:09:33 +0000

I love this place! This cart is one of my two favorite Portland places for Thai food (the other is another cart on the far east side).

After living in San Francisco for 19 years and eating Thai once a week among about 20-25 different Bay Area restaurants, I learned about Thai food. Poompui is as good as any of the best San Francisco Tahi Restaurants. I’ve tried several items and all have been great.

These two brothers also provide outstanding customer service.

By: Kat >.

Kat >. — Fri, 21 May 2010 03:47:07 +0000

Just the other day, it was raining puppies and kittens but I still had the urge to go have some Thai food. And where did I end up at?? Poompuiiiiii of course ^_^ I’ve eaten here before and it never ceases to amaze me. Everything on the beautifully displayed menu looked so delicous, however being the little petite person that I am, can only fit one dish in my tummy a time (maybe 1.5 dishes if I’m really hungry).

The containers they package the food in aren’t cheap like other places (those square boxes that soaks up oil and rips easily). These are actually nice sturdy ones that you can wash, reuse and are even microwavable and refridgerable (yes I made up the word)! I’m not cheap but when you can reuse things multiple times..it’s definitely a plus! I’ve heard numerous reviews about the eggplant dish and will surely give it a try next time. Ohhh and the mango and sticky rice too!!

So let’s see..the food is good, the container is good, and the price is very affordable too. If your name happens to be “Daniel,” (one of the owner’s name) you’ll get half off! I tried to lie but it said “id required” LOL. It’s okay I still got a friendly discount because on certain days you get a dollar off the already cheaply priced pad thai, and completely free if it’s your birthdayyyyy =D.

Finally the owners of Poompui are very friendly! I’m vertically challenged and with the counter being so high, I could barely see over it. But…I did manage to get a glimpse of the chef cooking. He prepares and cooks the fresh food as we order it! Another plus!! There was a cute looking hello kitty tip jar that I secretly wanted to take because it was so cute…but decided to leave a tip instead. The workers there already provide the food at a cheap price so to show my gratitude I left them a little gift. It’s not much but I know at the end of the day, they really appreciate it. =) This is getting a little long and I’m getting hungry so I might stop by there again soon. Yay poompuiiiii…=P

By: Vinh Huynh.

Vinh Huynh. — Wed, 19 May 2010 23:49:10 +0000

This is my second time trying Poompui and I’m loving it. Everything on the menu looked so delicious. I wish I could try everything right then and there but I am unemployed at the moment and can only afford a dish or two each time. My girlfriend keeps forcing me to look for a job so we can have money to go back to Poompui. Not only was the food yummy , the service was outstanding. I will be back!

By: Leslie

Leslie — Tue, 18 May 2010 01:01:47 +0000

Best. Food. Cart. Downtown. Period. I’ve tried a lot of the carts downtown, but ever since I ate at Poompui, I haven’t visited any others. It’s that good. Their food is cheap, bountiful, and make many other Thai carts look like the ugly guy you stand next to to make yourself look better (no offense).

My recommendations are the eggplant noodle and the Thai-style yakisoba!

Also, the dudes working there are extremely friendly! ‘All the single ladies’ should check them out! *cue music and the awkward dance sequence*

By: Bee

Bee — Fri, 14 May 2010 07:13:33 +0000

My absolute #1 favorite Thai cart in Downtown Portland has to be Poompui!

My favorite dish among all of their really good food is the Eggplant dish. How do I describe it as so to not humble the quality of this exquisite dish?! You’ll have to try it to see what I mean, there has been no other restaurant or cart that serves this dish — either that, or there has never been a place that comes close to achieving their flavor…

I wanted to try their mango and sticky rice, but it was sold out today, I’m going to come back and camp for it tomorrow! From what I heard from others, and I quote “you’re missing out big time if you haven’t tried their mango sticky rice”.

By: S. Marie

S. Marie — Fri, 14 May 2010 07:01:28 +0000

I am so pleased to find that Poompui’s has reopened at PSU! I am a student there and it’s super convenient to go there for a quick lunch. They now have eggplant noodles and mango sticky rice!! Who needs to go to Thailand when this cart is around? So yummy, I highly recommend this cart for all your Thai food needs. Oh AND they have ginger iced tea which is amazing btw. They brew FRESH ginger into hot water and add a little sugar and ice and voila– ginger tea. This cart is already a success and they’ve earned their reputation as the best Thai food cart in Portland. Yay Poompui’s!

By: MingMing

MingMing — Fri, 14 May 2010 02:40:11 +0000

Eggplant and #8 are my favorite. It was truly love at first bite! I haven’t been able to try anything else yet because I keep longing for the two dishes when I am not in Down Town.

A BIG plus is that their prices are cheaper than the thai restaurants around but their food definitely exceed in quality! I know this for a fact because I ordered something from a thai restaurant in Down Town that was similar to the #8, but it did not look fresh and costed a lot more. I like to note that this was an act of desparation because Poompui is not open on the weekends, and it was sadly a Saturday

The two guys who work there are also super friendly which is like a cherry of top of everything.

Mmmm…my #8…..

By: Itz

Itz — Fri, 14 May 2010 01:25:58 +0000

I apologize we disappointed you, Ben. Yes, it was me who took your order. It is just Zack (my brother) and I who work on the cart. Anyways, we will be more than happy to make you a new pad thai the way you like with no charge. We can do it with half the oil or no oil at all. Your sastifaction is our business, just mention your name the next time you stop by, your lunch is on us.

On the side notes, we do have discount for customers who bring their own containers and we also use compostable utensils and cups. That helps the earth a little, peace