What is it? Owned by one of Portland’s most prolific and talented chefs, Earl Ninsom, Hat Yai captures home-cooked food from the southern region of Thailand that borders Malaysia, beautifully mixing Thai and Malaysian cuisine.
Why we love it: They specialize in fried chicken with sticky rice, Malay-style curry and roti, a dish that is both hearty and balanced with intense flavors and varying textures. Hat Yai is a Portland go-to and a perfect balance of casual and refined.
Time Out tip: Try the dessert roti, served with sweetened condensed milk.
Address:
1605 NE Killingsworth St Portland, OR 97211
605 SE Belmont St. Portland, OR 97214
Hours: Sun–Thu 11:30am–3pm, 4–9pm; Fri, Sat 11:30am–3pm, 4–10pm
Expect to pay: Between $15 and $25 per person, not including drinks.