Ba Mee Thai Noodle House

4120 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR 97217, United States

Ba Mee Thai Noodle House
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Diner Review №1

The food is really good, a little expensive but I think it’s worth it.
Only bad thing is when I order takeout I added an egg to the order which they charged extra for. When I got home I saw that they did not add the egg but I still got charged for it. :(

Diner Review №2

Good food but long waiting time. Service moderate

Diner Review №3

One of my favorite spots in town. Top notch food, customer service, and ambiance

Diner Review №4

(4.7/5) Been here twice now and both times have been fantastic. The handmade egg noodles are great. The crab rangoon might forreal forreal be the best I’ve had so far in Portland. So much fresh flavor in every dish I have had.

Service was spectacular. We showed up with a large group for a work birthday and they were very accommodating/kind. The place itself has a very chill vibe to it.

Diner Review №5

Wowowowowowow!!! This place is wonderful! Incredible food, great service, warm and welcoming atmosphere and they have Singha on tap! 10 out of 10. We will definitely be back!

Diner Review №6

We had a lovely birthday dinner!! Delicious fresh noodles! David was so amazing at helping us navigate the menu and get the best service!!

Diner Review №7

Absolutely delicious hand pulled beef noodle soup! Some of the best I’ve had in Portland! Amazing chili oil, pickles and side sauces! Creamy rich broth…tender juicy beef…10/10!

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Diner Review №10

If you love Thai you’ll love this place. Authentic noodle dishes in a great friendly and cozy ambiance. Service was excellent.

Diner Review №11

Not very good.

Diner Review №12

TERRIFIC THAI

Great dishes and good service. The pork belly was perfectly crisp and tender. Sauce on noodles was tasty. I like the veg they include as well.

Loved the wonton soup and shrimp rolls!

Spring rolls are housemade deliciousness.

Diner Review №13

I waited an hour and a half for my food and finally got the most flavorless Pad Thai of my life. I ended up pouring some of my own peanut sauce over it just to get it to taste like something. No idea how a Thai noodle place could mess up Pad Thai this bad. How do they have such great reviews?

Diner Review №14

The handmade egg noodles were delicious. We asked if they sold uncooked noodles to take home, they don't. Also hard to find this variety of good Thai noodle soups under one roof.

Diner Review №15

What I had was the tom yum noodle soup. Many of the dishes on the menu remind me of what made street food so irresistible. I love that you can spice up the soup to the level of how hot you perferred. The thai chili in fish sauce condiment shows that they are not afraid of being authentic.

Diner Review №16

It's a great dining experience for our family. The crab rolls wonton was a great starter. The Tom Yum Noodle Soup with creamy broth had a rich flavor with lots of ingredients. We will certainly come back again.

Diner Review №17

Super huge portion and the duck. Make sure order n13 duck.
Wanton fried is also best

Diner Review №18

This place has some of the best ramen I’ve ever had. True comfort food, and the service is always so personable and fun. I always take my family and friends here when they come in from out of town, I consider it to be a Portland staple. I recommend the N6, it has perfect flavors and is also a great hangover cure!

Diner Review №19

So good, this is the flavor I tested in Thailand!

Diner Review №20

Really disappointed to leave this review- the food we got was delicious, unfortunately they only brought out 2 of the 5 dishes (5 people) we ordered. Two dishes came out, and after about 20 minutes staff comes by to ask how we’re doing. They seem very confused that we haven’t gotten half our order, go back, then come back out with our receipt to verify what we’re waiting on. 10 minutes later they come back to reverify, like they were convinced we had received all the food despite only having 2 bowls at the table. At this point I cancel the undelivered food, because our quick lunch stop has stretched on too long.

They bring the bill, and they haven’t even comped our non-alcoholic drinks, and the 18% added gratuity is included. So we pay $65 for 2 meals and some tea, and half our party didn’t even eat. The place wasn’t even busy- it was 3pm on a Thursday.

The food that was delivered was delicious, really wished I had some. As we’re leaving I hear the table next to us questioning their check- as it wasn’t what they received. I assume they got our food, and their food went to a take out order I saw leave 30 minutes ago.

Diner Review №21

This place is delicious!We got the stewed beef curry noodle and the tom ka soup! Epic af! The apps were also amazing! And you can't deny the exceptional service! Everyone is so friendly and is very attentive. My new favorite restaurant 🖤

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Diner Review №23

Open on xmas and was delicious!

Diner Review №24

Came on Christmas, so nice they were open and had a nice and steady crowd. Attentive service and delicious food!

Diner Review №25

My wife and I were searching for a place to dine on Christmas Eve, and I recalled saving a spot in my maps app after coming across a recommendation on Instagram. The food was fantastic, and the atmosphere was really relaxed.

Diner Review №26

Wow! Thought food in Portland couldn’t get better. This is outstanding food. So delicious. The chicken wings are amazing. I ordered medium spicy and it was perfect.

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Diner Review №28

The noodle dishes are very sweet, too much sugar in the sauces are not what I like and I did not finish my noodles. Get the roast duck or pork with rice instead. The bbq meats are good well made.

Diner Review №29

Unfortunately I didn't enjoy most of the dishes I tried. The pad see ew with duck was super oily and the noodles were very overcooked. The spring rolls were nice though.

Diner Review №30

Had the Khao soi with chicken. Delicious! BUT, the abundance of raw onion i felt was unpleasant

Diner Review №31

Superb. Stands out against more familiar Thai cuisine with an excellent selection of fresh, handmade noodles and perfectly blended flavors. Impossible to go wrong, but make sure you try the oxtail soup. So nutritious! Also love the roasted duck.

Great staff and the interior design is pleasant. Lovely place to be.

Diner Review №32

I loved coming here. The service and food was wonderful. We came at a perfect time cause it got very busy after we sat. I would definitely visit again.

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Diner Review №34

Muy rica la comida, bien servido y sobretodo una excelente atención!
Paz, nuestra mesera fue acertada con los platos que nos recomendó!
Definitivamente un lugar para regresar!
Puedes estacionarte por dos horas en la calle.

Diner Review №35

Everything is so good! I think at this point we’ve tried everything on the menu. My one note would be to please consider cutting the meats into bite sized pieces. It’s so annoying to be excited to eat and then have to cut all the giant messy beef filets in your noodles with a butter knife first.

Diner Review №36

Great meal at a great price! The hand pulled noodles were perfectly chewy and the sauce was amazing. The papaya salad was very fresh and the salad rolls had a perfect paper wrapper consistency. The chicken over ginger rice was incredible. Can’t go wrong with

Diner Review №37

I've already been here three times and I'm struggling to restrain myself from making it a more frequent occurrence. The food here is delicious! I love the noodles. So far, I've gotten the egg rolls, the steamed dumplings, hand pulled noodle soup, pad see ew, and the special hand pulled noodle. I would recommend all of these items.

I've gone for dine in and take out. I think it's worth noting that the take out options are slightly more limited (makes sense) than the dining in options and that I would order the food when you actually want it instead of trying to schedule a later order. I think it might be tough for them to accommodate that with the fresh noodles.

Dining in - the space is very nice but still casual and they had a good selection of drinks. There's a good amount of seating space.

Will definitely keep coming back.

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Diner Review №40

My favorite is the kao soy with the chicken drumsticks. It always hits the spot!

Diner Review №41

The people there are so kind, the hand pulled noodles are amazing, and the noodle soup was like home from a place I had never been before. They pack so much flavor into their food while cooking everything perfectly. On a cold busy day, I can’t say how perfect enough it was to go there. Truly a blessing to have them in the neighborhood ❤️

Diner Review №42

The food and price is pretty good, but every time I’ve eaten here, it seems as though they prioritize the white customers. I’ve barely ever gotten a water refill when all of the white tables are constantly checked up on and given multiple refills, and it usually takes us forever to even get our order taken. Also, it’s odd that they have 4 servers when the restaurant isn’t even busy and they all hide away in the back.

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Diner Review №44

yum. the egg noodle dishes are smth i would often eat back in bangkok, so it really hits home (especially the savory sauces).

its really nice that you can see the noodles being made in-house. they make both the egg noodles and hand pulled noodles themselves!

if youve ever been to khao moo dang in SE portland, this place is sort of similar but their menu has a wider selection of offerings for both rice and noodles dishes.

highly recommend the house noodles (N12/13 on their menu) and the creamy tomyum bowl.

our server was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with guiding us through menu options. the only reason for the -1 star for service is because we sat around for awhile after boxing up our food and it seemed like they forgot to give us the check but honestly not the biggest deal and the food made up for it. we also had plenty to take home as leftovers.

Diner Review №45

I was so excited to try this restaurant and they did not disappoint. The atmosphere was beautiful and very chill. The Service was great! The whole team was wonderful. The food was EXCELLENT. We had the Shrimp Crispy Noodle Rolls and Crab Roll Wontons to start. Both were excellent. The crab rolls were actually pork, shrimp, and crab and the balance of flavors and texture was wonderful. The Shrimp Crispy Noodle Rolls were equally as good. The crispy noodles with the sweet shrimp was very pleasing. For main courses we had the N8 Kao Soy Noodle with Stewed Beef and the N13 Ba Mee House Noodle BBQ sauce with Crispy pork & BBQ Pork. My friend loved the N13 and said it was some of the best pork he has ever had. He loved the depth of flavor and the noodles. The N8, however was the Star of the show for us. The meat literally melted in your mouth and the curry was PHENOMENAL. The pickled greens that they paid with it really elevated the dish and the egg noodles were perfection. We will definitely be coming back to try more and I highly recommend you all give it a try!

Diner Review №46

Seriously great!!! Wantons were delicious, the duck was excellent

Diner Review №47

My partner and I ate here and had a terrible experience. We ordered A3 for an appetizer and really disliked the taste. It’s like a tortilla roll up with four different kinds of meat with a mustard sauce over it. I ordered the Tom Ka soup and like the flavor of the soup broth and the noodles, but all of the meat was flavorless and rubbery. My partner did like his soup, but they got the spice levels that we requested mixed up, so his was far more spicy than he wanted and mine had no spice. They have disposable, wooden chopsticks for dine in, which seems low quality. They were playing 90’s country music. A man came in and sat a couple of tables away from us and started loudly taking phone calls on speaker and the server went over and joined in on the phone call instead of asking him to take his call outside or off speaker. At this point we just wanted our check and to get out of the place.

Diner Review №48

This place is incredible. Every dish was perfect cooked to perfection. Definitely making this place a regular.

Diner Review №49

Food was good - very rich and well portioned. Ordered:
Khao soi - very heavy and hearty creamy soup. I like the flavors here but seemed to be more fusion than traditional thai flavor
Ba mee udon soup with pork belly - tasted like wonton soup with good slices of pork belly. Udon is al dente. Soup is nothing special.
Chicken wings - i liked it but the sauce can be less heavier
Crab rangoon - the wrapper is burnt, the crab meat is delicious though

Service is weird - like nobody greeted us or directed us to a table. It’s hard to flag someone for water, and the person who took our order forgot that we already ordered, another staff photobombed the photo of me and my bf thinking it was funny, and the food smell sticks to your clothes which is not my favorite thing.

May return to try other dishes.

Diner Review №50

A jumping spider landed on my head and another customer behind me helped me get it off of me and outside the building. Very exciting!

Also the food was great lol

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It s quite busy restaurant full of customers whole day till night. The ambience is fun, staff are very friendly and service full. Food is vary and interesting. You can see how to do noodle through a glass room.

Diner Review №53

I love noodles, and this place doesn't disappoint me. Papaya salad is also delicious.

Diner Review №54

Great that on a Sunday it wasn't crowded.

Diner Review №55

The food was very good, but the service experience was poor. The bartender/ host who seated us was extremely nice and welcoming, but the rest of the waiters/servers were not very attentive. It was busy, but there were plenty of servers working per number of patrons present. They forgot to bring the appetizers. No one checked on us until we finished our main dishes, not even for a water refill. A different server then the one who took our order asked if we wanted dessert. We told them about the missing appetizers; she blamed it on their new system. She asked if we still wanted them, we told her we wanted to try one of them, so she put in the order. A 3rd server who cleared our table again tried to upsell us on a dessert. They dropped the delayed appetizer, but since they had already cleared our napkins and utensils we had to get up and retrieve new napkins from the bar. When they brought the bill, the server said they apologized for the mix-up, removed one of the appetizers, and given us a "small discount" on the bill. The discount was $1.50 off the total. Good food, poor service.

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Diner Review №57

Super fast service, great meal.

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Diner Review №59

It’s possible I should share my review after eating there one more time, but this place is a really refreshing addition to the Thai food that is all over town. The Laos style papaya salad had such a flavor punch - delicious (once I removed the crunchy crawfish shells)… I had the garlic noodles and the flavor was wonderful, noodles 🍝 great consistency. My wife got a gluten free dish and the seared flavor of the noodles was great. Could have had some more tamari, but this will *definitely* be our new go-to place for Thai food on take out nights!

Diner Review №60

We had an amazing time at this place. I ordered classic pad Thai with shrimp and it was exquisite. Every single plate that we ordered looked fantastic and my friends were also really satisfied with their order.
The best I take away from Ba mee is the service!! ❤️ 10/10
The waiters and staff in general were so kind, helpful, fun and very friendly. We loved it here!

Diner Review №61

Excellent tasting dishes. This place is a great find!

Diner Review №62

Cute place with delicious food! Loved the hand pulled noodle stir fry with pork belly and the papaya salad!! Definitely coming back.

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Diner Review №65

Second time here and the food didn’t disappoint. However the service did. My server would disappear for long stretches and I felt as if I was forgotten. I typed this up while waiting for him to remember that he needs to pick up my CC and run it.

Bad service. Not wide, just bad.

Diner Review №66

Oh yeah! I like their duck meats even it’s kinda expensive and their garlic sauce noodle. I don’t like their BBQ sauce… too sweet but I will comeback for their duck and garlic sauce noodle for sure!

Diner Review №67

Had food delivered from them, everything was exceptional! Can wait to try more dishes.

Diner Review №68

We got wings that we great, oxtail soup was delicious and the noodles were great! Loved the broth in the Tom yum soup, got the clear broth. I went lighter on the spice and I was happy I did because it was plenty spicy.

Diner Review №69

Great new thai option in Portland. Their noodles are amazing. Their spice levels are American appropriate. The 3 was decently spicy. Really enjoyed the papaya salad.
Looking forward to going back and trying other options.

Diner Review №70

This corner space on N Williams has been cursed for years but I think Ba Mee has finally broken it! In a short time it has already become one of my favorite new restaurants in town. The open kitchen is cool as you can often see them hand pulling the noodles. I'm obsessed with the creamy Tom Yum soup but haven't been let down by anything else I've ordered either. Highly recommend.

Diner Review №71

The food was amazing. It was our first time there but so far it was a great experience will very much be coming back to try more things off their menu.

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Diner Review №73

Please help the staff. Noodles were good. Dirty dishes, dirty bathroom. Quietly told staff about deficiencies is quality of service. Didn’t matter. Asked for a manger politely, they said they didn’t have a manager. Would I recommend. Absolutely not!

Diner Review №74

Very good, hand pulled noodles rule. Great neighbourhood addition.

Diner Review №75

Ba Mee is excellent all around!
The clear broth was unbelievably balanced- perfectly spicy, salty, flavorful. The roast duck was also cooked perfectly.
Fresh rolls were super solid, although I don't prefer fried tofu. Peanut sauce was top tier!
I highly recommend this place.

Diner Review №76

Excellent hand made noodles, fresh vegetables, and as much or little spice as you want!

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Diner Review №78

I LOVE THIS PLACE!! Food is amazing and service is exceptional! For those other reviews complaining about how bad the service is on a Friday night at 730p… look around and see how SLAMMED they are. Have some compassion when a small business suddenly blows up after a couple of influencers rave about this place. The rave is legit because the food is delicious!! Where else are you going to get as extensive of a menu with hand pulled noodles and roasted duck/pork/char sui at such an affordable price?! 10/10 will be back :)

Diner Review №79

The khao soi was sooo satisfying and the Laos style papaya salad was an interesting variation with all the right flavors and texture. Service was sweet and attentive too. We'll definitely be back!

Diner Review №80

Amazing food and service

Diner Review №81

I can't NOT review a restaurant I literally order from every week. There are several good reasons. The service is impeccable, the atmosphere is stylish yet casual. Most importantly, the food is delicious! My favorites are the ones with hand-pulled noodles, including the Hand Pulled Noodle Soup and Stirfry. A word of advice, if you're sensitive to spicy foods, stick to a 1 or 2 when they ask.

Diner Review №82

Yes it was 7:30 on a Friday night. However, I stood there for a long time with no one greeting me. I sat in front of the noodle making window and waited even longer with no one still, except for the host that gave me water. I ended up walking out, the overall service was a huge turn off. It was also extremely hot in there.

Diner Review №83

The food was excellent other than one in our party had to wait 20 additional minutes to get her food after the rest of us already ate. Had to ask 3 times for drinks. The waitress offered a free coke for the inconvenience. I informed her that is a slap in the face for their mistakes. She was “sorry we felt that way.”

Other than that food was good. Service was horrible.

Diner Review №84

Yum!!

Diner Review №85

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Diner Review №86

Diner Review №87

Excellent dinner!
Great flavors - family loved every dish. Service was efficient and cool atmosphere!

Diner Review №88

So…. We’re from California and was extremely excited to come eat here after seeing a lot of good IG reviews. I must say that the food tastes great! (At least the ones that came out from what we ordered) With that being said…… we ordered 5 entree dishes and only 3 came out. At first we didn’t pay any mind to it because we thought that it was just not ready. Then 15-20 minutes went by and the rest of us were near done eating. We asked the lady who took our order (the lady with the short hair) and she said it’s coming out. Another 10 minutes went by and the ones that got their food were done eating. And the food was still not out! I went to pay for the food and told them to cancel one of the 2 orders that never came out. I kept one of the order because it was the food that my little daughter ordered, or else I would’ve canceled both. Extremely disappointing with the service by that SPECIFIC worker. (Again, it’s the lady with the short hair) When we first got there and started to order…. She took ALMOST all of our order because she was going to walk off without taking my husband’s. AND we asked for extra napkins and she came back with one napkin! For 5 ppl? Seriously?! Its unfortunate for me to give it 2 stars when it could’ve been 5, but due to that specific worker…… I had to drop it.

Diner Review №89

I’ve really enjoyed this place, it’s very close to me and it’s been great to have a new Thai place in the neighborhood. But, I just did a door dash order and the chicken satay in the order was raw on the inside. Pink and cold.

Diner Review №90

Avoid Kyle server, very bad attitude

Diner Review №91

Kyle, he was very impolite and rude. Drove ways out just to try that restaurant with family. First he was demanding, secondly, no manners and I felt discriminated(I will report)
I ordered a beer, he ask for my ID, gave my ID with absolutely no issues(valid drivers license) face of my ID is somehow peeling(nothing serious) very visible.
He denied my order and ask for the id from my country or other type of identification. I stood up and not to argue, I ask for the supervisor or manager(there was none)
He came back to the table and says(until you don’t figure it out with me, he basically won’t take the order(mixing my family with the situation that Kyle generated)
Later on he came back with another waitress saying that he won’t help us no more.
The other waitress was amazing and provided my drink.
Kyle came back and saw me drinking the beer and give the authority of my half way beer to be removed, I did not want more arguments so I gave back the beer.
He came back to serve our table when we didn’t wanted him no more.

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Diner Review №93

So bomb! These noodles are so tasty and the flavors are bomb. I also love that they are very vegan friendly, and the menu is not overwhelming. We love Thai cuisine and this is for sure one of our all time faves.

Diner Review №94

Great, very PDX dining experience. Ate Al fresco on a beautiful summer evening. Highlights include the Thai iced coffee, noodle wrapped shrimp and tom yum soup.

Diner Review №95

Notes:
- I was told to probably ignore the soups and to try to go for the Cantonese type dishes
- the 5 spicy isn't spicy at all

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Ba mee house noodles garlic sauce ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Baa mee noodles seemed classic, they're thin and squiggly
- Roasted duck was yummy
- flavorful

Crispy egg noodles rad nah ⭐⭐⭐✨
- Crispy pork
- wouldn't recommend with crispy pork
- sort of confused because it was in a broth and not super crispy at all

❤️Hand pulled noodles stir fried ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- perfect. Get the 5 spicy because they go easy on you.
- love the bok choy
- the noodles are chewy and perfect

❤️Papaya salad ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
- not too spicy
- sour in a good way
- love the crunch of the peanuts

--- drinks ---
Whiskey pina colada ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- creamy and delicious

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Diner Review №97

Food:
- A4 Crispy Shrimp Noodle Rolls were absolutely delicious. Fun textures and so good with the sweet chili sauce. Would get this again!
- N12 Ba Mee House Noodle Garlic Sauce with Roasted Duck was disappointing. The roasted duck was so so so so dry, which made it tough to chew. And, it was very salty, but lacked flavor. Doesn't hold a candle to Chinese roasted duck. The noodles were good. The sauce was garlic-y and overly sweet. I'm glad it came with some green veggies - the fried pork skin topping was unexpected.
- N9 Hand Pulled Noodle Soup with Roasted Pork was ok. The noodles could've been cooked for a little less time to maintain chew. I've rarely experienced this before, but the pork had a gamey flavor. The broth was very salty.

Service:
Super fast and attentive at the start. Then, the timing was off after we received the appetizer, making us wait a very long time for our meal after being very appetized! No one checked in on us throughout the meal so I was unable to give feedback about the duck.

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Diner Review №100

Our first time at Ba Mee and we were not disappointed! The crispy noodle fried shrimp was tasty paired with the sweet chili sauce. The Tom Yum noodle soup was not only delicious but also had great presentation. The hand pulled garlic noodles had a variety of meats and was also very delicious. Service was amazing, and our server had a great sense of humor. We dined outside in the 70-degree weather. Street parking only. We would definitely come back to eat again!

Diner Review №101

Fresh pulled hand noodles are soo good. Especially spicy

Diner Review №102

Very cute and modern restaurant with a little booth of the kitchen where people can watch the chefs makes the noodles. We got N9 and N6 with creamy broth with ba mee noodle and fried shrimp appetizer . Both is amazing, love the fresh noodles of N9 with the a little chewy and thick texture, the broth is savory and comforting, the pork is super tender and flavorful. The N6 creamy broth is so good and comforting, there is different variations of meat, those are very good and flavorful too. Highly recommended and can’t wait to come back in near future

Diner Review №103

Hands down my favorite Thai cuisine spot. The crab fried rice had me in heaven it was so delicious! All th flavors are authentic and fresh. The staff are so nice as well! PLEASE tip them well If you can!

Diner Review №104

Ba Mee has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants. The food is consistently good, great service, and I like that they can open the garage-style doors on warm days. My favorite is the N4 Crispy Egg Noodle Rad Nah, and I’ve also enjoyed the N8 Khao Soy and N11 Bao Mee House Noodle Soup as well as the steamed House Made Wontons. Once when they forgot part of my takeout order, they worked with me to figure out the right solution for my situation and offered to remake the entire dish free of charge. Definitely recommend!

Diner Review №105

A wonderful addition to both the city and area. The place is located on the corner of North Willams and North Mason. The interior is clean, nice, and spacious. We ordered an assortment of items to share, which I like to do when trying a new place out. We ordered the (N6) Tom Yum Noodle Soup (creamy broth), (N12) Ba Mee House Noodle BBQ Sauce (added duck to it), (R1) Crispy Pork and BBQ Pork over ginger rice, (N10) Hand pulled Noodle stir fried), and (A5) Wow wings. I would say that all the dishes were well made and each had something that made it good. The flavor of the meat was on point, as well as the quality. It was a great thing that we got the ginger rice over regular rice. The hand pulled noodles had a great texture and flavor. Overall, we all enjoyed our meal and would come back again. I know there's still a handful of other items I need to try.

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Diner Review №107

Vegan dishes are outstanding. Enjoyed it immensely!!

Diner Review №108

Po Pia Sod, chicken wings were ok, but Koa Soy with chicken and house noodles with garlic sauce we had were really good

Diner Review №109

Delicious food, attentive wait staff. I highly recommend the Tom Yum noodle soup, creamy. I will be back.

Diner Review №110

Food was great! We got the Pork Combo House Noodles with Garlic Sauce and Crispy Shrimp for appetizer…Servers were nice and attentive to our table even though it was busy. Great experience overall! Definitely going to come back soon to try more!

Diner Review №111

Hand made noodles. Spicy scale isn’t accurate. I got 3/5 spiciness and it felt like a 1
The wide noodles and oxtail are a must try

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High quality food and super nice staff but the ratios are so noodle heavy, barely any protein and vegetables comparatively. I want to like it but it’s not worth the money for me to get 90% noodles. The ratios have been consistent over multiple orders

Tried a rice dish a few weeks later and it was the same issue. So much rice, so little tofu and veggies.

Diner Review №115

All of the staff were so nice and the food was delicious. Definitely coming again soon :]

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Diner Review №117

I got N8 Beef and duck N10 duck , duck got to the table super fast and my partner ate it almost fully before I got mine. I watched my bowl go to the wrong table outside and be rejected and then another table , then back to kitchen and then came to me.

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Diner Review №119

I’ve been trying to find satay and fresh rolls this good for a while now. Finally found it here!
I had to come back and edit this review. Originally I gave this 5 stars for my first small order. It was amazing. Then I came back hoping for the same quality and ordered the same with the addition of the crab wontons. The wontons were GNARRRRRR. STAY AWAY FROM THEM! So many crab shells and the smell was enough that I had to double bag it and throw it away.

Diner Review №120

Super delicious and large dishes. Got a couple dishes and shared them around. Service was great they were just extremely busy. Even a picky 5 year old left happy and full

Diner Review №121

This place is a new favorite. Everything is on the level. Amazing appetizers; we got fresh rolls and steamed wontons and they were off the hook.

We got also the house pulled noodle soup. 4/5 spice level is thai hot so be prepared. We asked for 4 and will probably go with 3 next time.

Can’t recommend enough

Diner Review №122

Roasted duck was absolutely PERFECT!

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Such a good addition to Williams. The noodles are fantastic and the staff will always point you at something good.

Diner Review №125

The food here is excellent and also service. Highly recommended.

Diner Review №126

I recently visited Baa Mee Thai Noodle House and was absolutely blown away! Despite being open for only four months, this place has quickly become a gem in the area. The Crab Rolls Wonton were a standout – house-made wonton wrappers stuffed with shrimp, pork, and real crab meat. Each bite was a burst of delicious flavors! The Hand Pulled Noodle Soup with crispy pork and bok choy was equally impressive, with fresh, flavorful ingredients and perfectly cooked noodles.

The service was exceptional. Kai was attentive and friendly, making us feel right at home. I highly recommend asking for him when you visit.

The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with a modern yet warm decor that adds to the overall dining experience. If you’re in the area, do yourself a favor and check out Baa Mee Thai Noodle House – you won’t be disappointed!

Diner Review №127

My friend and I went here on a Friday night after planning on going to Em and being turned away. We were greeted as we entered and served very promptly.

The place is very clean and comfortable.

The food was excellent and we were served within 10 minutes of ordering.

I do have two food related complaints: 1. My dish had BBQ Pork and Fried Pork Belly. The Fried Pork Belly was not fresh and lacked any real flavor. 2. The Fried Ice Cream was great, but the Ice Cream was rock solid, making it challenging to eat. It would have been better if you could get a clean cut of the fried exterior and ice cream, but the solid consistency of the ice cream made this impossible.

Our bill for two people with drinks and dessert came to $49, which was shocking in that we were expecting it to be double that. Thank you for not over charging and providing an overall nice experience.

Diner Review №128

It's difficult to stand out among the many excellent Thai restaurants in Portland, but Ba Mee manages to do it.

We got the shrimp crispy noodle appetizer, the kao soi with chicken, and the duck fried rice. I would return for any one of them, but the kao soi was particularly memorable; I will look forward to the next time we can get some.

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Incredibly delicious!! Will definitely be back. Everything was perfectly cooked and seasoned and great service.

Diner Review №131

Went here last week had Rad Nah with Pork Belly it was delicious. Had to order it again on Saturday it was so good. 10 out of 10!!

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Third time and I’m all in on this place. Food is consistently very good and unique compared to other restaurants. Yet feels very thoughtful and authentic but not in a hey look at how authentic I am way. Had the noodles with broccoli and duck again and my kid had wings (of course I stole a couple) and it was ridiculously good. They greet you and make you feel welcome which I’m not sure why that seems above and beyond but iykyk they are a mainstay for us now and I hope they stay for a long time.

Diner Review №134

여행중에 들렸어요. 유명하다는 곳에 가려다가 대기가 너무 길어서 찾아본 곳이 여기였어요. 남편은 N12(garlic)with roasted duck,저는 N2 with BBQ pork를 먹었는데, 너무너무너무 맛있었어요. 소스도 너무 맛있고, 직접 뽑은 면도 너무너무 맛있었어요. 야채도 오버쿡되지 않고 아삭하고 ㅠㅠ 고기도 냄새도 안나고!! 둘중에는 N2가 좀더 간이 셌기 때문에 저랑 남편 둘다 N12가 조금 더 맛있다생각했습니다. 강력추천!!! 추천해주신 메뉴들 너무 감사드려요! 또 여행오면 다시 올게요!!

Diner Review №135

So satisfying, fresh and tasty!

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10/10 no notes

Diner Review №137

So glad this place opened up in the neighborhood. Everything is excellent, but the garlic noodles have my heart. Really good roast duck too!

Diner Review №138

The vibe was great. The food was so tasty and good portion too.

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I thought i was getting the signature noodle soup but apparently they thought I wanted a small side of plain dry noodles instead, darn. Generally pretty expensive for quite small portions but they are paying rent for a corner spot on NE Williams so maybe the pricing is appropriate for that location? Also maybe my fault for expecting more from a to-go order. So much other great and reliable take-out Thai in NE.

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Awesome experience doing takeout! Food was quick and delicious. Staff was nice

Diner Review №143

Fantastic spot! I’m a heatseeker and 4 stars was reasonably spicy, but I might bump it up to 5 next time… incredible flavor regardless! And great value.

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Food was alright kind of over hyped

Diner Review №146

The most enjoyable dining experience; should be most enjoyable waiting for my takeout order...
Then ate crispy noodle soup? Exceptional, and steamed wantons were good but not exceptional.😏

Diner Review №147

Absolutely obsessed i love this place everything so far is life changing

Diner Review №148

Fantastic noodles. A step above your average thai experience here in pdx. I wish the decor/ambience was a bit comfier but highly recommend this restaurant!

Diner Review №149

The food is really good ! If you are looking for spicy but delicious food this is the place.
I took rice with shrimps and that was really good. The sauces are also good

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I got the number 10 add duck and my partner had the 12 combo add duck both were EXCELLENT! would definitely come back. The service was phenomenal our server was so kind and welcoming to questions. The hand pulled noodles were a favorite for sure! The wontons were okay, I would prefer if it had a less stiff texture to the filling.

The mango sticky rice was very well done.

Diner Review №152

My wife and I had a lovely dinner here! We stumbled across it on a walk and were not disappointed. The vibe was fun, flavorful delicious food and kind staff.

Diner Review №153

Hands down best Thai restaurant I've ever been to. I live in Vancouver and nothing even compares to this place. The prices are unbeatable! All the employees are super friendly! My wife and I had a wonderful experience. Will definitely be coming back

Diner Review №154

First of all, bummer to see all the "Local Guide" stuff on these. I wonder if anyone actually reads them. Never any personality. Always makes me skeptical to see a place like this that's a month old and has 30 5 star reviews from the "experts". Anyway, turns out this place is actually very good!

When I saw the location, I was kinda skeptical about it: N Williams area has a lot of competition. There's Eem, sporting out-the-door lines, amazing cocktails, and a noodle-free menu that might leave some thai fans in want. There's XLB, featuring great noodles and dumplings right across the street. There are at least 4 other places to get thai food within a quarter mile radius. There's no shortage of food carts or bar grub around either.

After dining at Ba Mee, I can say without a doubt that there's really no competition at all. In the price/quality/speed department, it's a highly optimized delivery machine. The spicy basil fried rice, khao soi, and even mainstays like pad thai or pad kee mao all deliver.

Their namesake dishes are incredibly good, with crispy pork belly (note, actually crispy) and veggies that hit the right level of charred, and hand pulled noodles that rival Franks. The garlic noodles are amazing, the roast duck is exactly how it should be. Singha on tap is the icing on the cake. You really cannot go wrong here. I say this as a person who, unlike a lot of these charlatan foodies on here, is just a weary traveler in search of some grub.

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Diner Review №156

Great food and service, came with my family and really enjoyed the entire experience. Great ambience and music as well!

Diner Review №157

Been here maybe 6 times within a month and I’ve tried a different dish every time. Every single one was amazing. Sit at the “noodle window” for a front row seat and watch them make their fresh ba mee noodles.

Diner Review №158

It's so good! The duck is amazingly delicious.

Diner Review №159

Got hand pulled noodle stir fry. Tasted delicious, was a good amount of food for the price. Staff was friendly and restaurant looks gorgeous. Love that you can see into the noodle kitchen.

Diner Review №160

I sat at the bar and was by myself. I ordered the chicken wings, N13 roasted duck noodles, and mango sticky rice. Everything was very delicious. The duck was soft and tender and the noodles were perfect. The egg is not included and I asked for it as an add on. I loved the meal. The restaurant tables were filled with customers on a Wednesday night, which means it is doing a great job. Thank you.

Diner Review №161

So this stretch of Williams Ave. is becoming a real Foodie Paradise. Wandered in based on the reviews & ready to get our SPICY Thai on. We were not disappointed.
Shrimp Crispy Noodle rolls: Check.
SPICY Papaya salad: Check.
Spicy Oxtail soup: Check.
Ba Mee House Noodle Garlic Sauce w/ duck & wontons: Check.
Mango Sticky rice: Double check.
A Lovely PDX Spring day and a Beautiful meal!
NOTES:
1. Be warned. This place knows SPICY 🌶️ Their level 4 would be a 5 at most PorKland area restaurants. AND Kudos to Ba Mee for their spicy condiment caddy! Some of us like to Seriously Wake Up our tongues & slap them around a bit.
2. The oxtail soup did not shiver me timbers. Not that it was bad, but I’m a Caribbean stewed oxtail kinda guy. We did polish it off though.
3. Barely scratched the extensive menu. CAN’t WAIT TO GO BACK!!
Well done, Ba Mee, WELL DONE!👍😁🥰🤩
And Welcome to the Hood.

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Great food and drinks! Would recommend and will definitely return. Most definitely.

Diner Review №164

Quick services, nice atmosphere, delicious food plus kind and welcoming staff. Highly recommend and will be back soon.

I also ordered a pot of tea- the yoga blend. It was delicious.

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Solid Thai noodle place. The duck is excellent. Shrimp dumplings are killer!

Diner Review №167

I came here on a Tuesday night for dinner, which didn’t seem too busy and got a seat quickly at the bar. I ordered the stewed beef noodle soup and a Lao style papaya salad. One sip of the broth, and I knew these people know how to make some damn good soup 🥇 But man the Lao papaya salad was even better. It had that perfect funk with some nice green papaya and little bits of crab. I got a 5/5 spice and appreciated they didn’t hold back on me. One of the servers recommended I try the pad see ew next time. Looking forward to trying all their soups. Maybe I’ll ask to see if they can do a 6/5 spice for me next time 💀

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This is a really wonderful Thai noodle spot on Williams. The khao soy is fabulous and best you’ll get outside of Thailand. Highly recommend.

Diner Review №173

Sweetest employees and my new favorite take out spot. We got the roasted duck and crispy pork fried rice, both AMAZING!!! Welcome to the neighborhood :)

Diner Review №174

Best Thai food I've ever had! The noodles are hand made in the back while you watch.

I recommend the Ba Mee House Garlic Noodles with roast duck. The broth was perfect. The roast duck was tender with perfectly crispy skin. They have plenty of vegetarian options too.

They bring a collection of sauces to your table including a Bird's eye chili sauce if you want to tailor your own spice experience.

Our waiter was so helpful with the menu and very personable.
They also have a great tea selection.

Diner Review №175

The best!! Tried this on a whim and every single dish we had was perfect. I haven't stopped thinking about it since, especially the noodles. And the people here are so friendly and helpful! So happy to have Ba Mee in the neighborhood!

Diner Review №176

I had hand pulled noodles stir fry, pretty good stuff 😋 really enjoyed!

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Diner Review №178

They make delicious authentic Thai food! We loved all the dishes we ordered!

Diner Review №179

Ba Mee Noodle House: A Culinary Gem in North Portland

If you're on the hunt for the best Thai food in North Portland, look no further than Ba Mee Noodle House. Nestled in the heart of the neighborhood, this hidden gem offers an unparalleled dining experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Ba Mee Noodle House is renowned for its hand-pulled noodle dishes, and they certainly live up to the hype. One standout dish is the Kao Soi noodles with beef. From the moment it arrives at your table, the aroma alone will have your mouth watering. The combination of sweet, spicy, sour, and savory flavors creates a symphony of taste sensations that dance on your palate with each bite. It's a true masterpiece of Thai cuisine that you won't soon forget.

For starters, I highly recommend trying the crispy fried noodle shrimp. The perfect balance of crispy exterior and succulent shrimp inside makes it an irresistible appetizer that sets the tone for the rest of the meal.

What truly sets Ba Mee Noodle House apart, aside from its exceptional food, is the impeccable service. The wait staff are not only super helpful but also genuinely friendly, adding to the warm and inviting ambiance of the restaurant. Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, you'll feel right at home here.

In addition to outstanding food and service, Ba Mee Noodle House also prides itself on quick service, ensuring that you spend less time waiting and more time enjoying your delicious meal.

In conclusion, Ba Mee Noodle House is a culinary treasure that should not be missed. With its exquisite hand-pulled noodle dishes, friendly staff, and warm ambiance, it's the perfect spot for a memorable dining experience in North Portland.

Rating: 5/5 - Exceptional

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Husband and I came here tonight for date night and had such a wonderful experience. It was busy but we were still seated and served right away. We got Tom yum soup, garlic dry noodles with wonton, and hand pulled noodles with pork.
All delicious, the flavors really pop in every dish. The service was quick and the staff running the show were all so kind and friendly. The chili oil was so amazing as well, we would 100% be interested in buying it if Ba Mee ever starts selling that chili oil 👀👀
So happy to see more really good Asian food in North Portland!

Diner Review №182

This new Thai restaurant is so good, you won't believe it! The hand made noodle stir fry is to die for, and the service is super fast and friendly. I've been there twice already, and I can't wait to go back. You should definitely check it out!

Diner Review №183

Highly recommended the garlic sauce ba mee with roasted duck. It was so good I went back the second time within the same week.

We also ordered a Lao papaya salad and shrimp wontons and Thai iced tea. Everything was so tasty.

The staff were super friendly and accommodating. The restaurant is on N Williams and Mason corner so expect a little drive around to for a street parking spot since it could be busy during lunch/dinner hour. Overall 10/100.

Diner Review №184

Absolutely fantastic food. Shockingly good and I didn't even have the handmade noodles yet!

Diner Review №185

Such a great place for noodles. Next time I will try the rice dish. Noodles are made in house, the wontons were plump, juicy and silky smooth.

Diner Review №186

Amazing environment and staff. The food was fresh and the menu had tons of options. There’s even a cool window to watch them make the noodles.

Diner Review №187

We had the N10 with hand pulled noodles and pork belly. The pork belly was so crispy and had a great edge, and the noodles were flavorful and perfectly cooked. We split an entree and an app and had drinks, all for $36. Great value.

Diner Review №188

I was there on a chill weeknight and I got to sit at the counter facing where the chefs make the noodles, which was fun to watch. Recommended seating :) Staff was so nice. Had the garlic hand made with duck, insanely tasty. Sauce was awesome. I can handle a modest amount of spicy, and so I ordered a 2. I’d go one lower next time, so I recommended you go one less than you think. Had such a pleasant time.

Diner Review №189

The food is very good esp. the duck is very yummy and the staffs are very friendly too :)

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The noodles are so good! Our party got chicken satay, egg rolls, N1 shrimp, N3 shrimp, N8 beef, and N12 combo duck and pork belly. I apologize for not having pictures, but the noodles are divine - chewy and sticky - and everything was delicious. The shrimp and duck were my favorite meats. Also, digging the chill jazz vibes, open windows, and clean, modern design. Much love. We will be back!

Diner Review №192

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Ba Mee Thai Noodle House, and I must say, it was an unforgettable culinary journey! We started with the A1 Egg Rolls and A4 Shrimp Crispy Noodles Rolls, both of which were simply divine. The crispy texture of the noodles combined with perfectly cooked shrimp made for a delightful appetizer that left us craving more.

For the main course, we indulged in the N8 Kao Soy Noodle beef and N12 BA MEE House Noodle with Garlic Sauce and added crispy pork. Words cannot describe how impressed we were with these dishes. The Kao Soy Noodle beef had a rich, creamy curry sauce that was perfectly balanced and utterly addictive. As for the BA MEE House Noodle, the tender duck combined with the flavorful garlic sauce took our taste buds on a culinary adventure unlike any other.

We also tried the FR1 Traditional Fried Rice, which was a comforting and satisfying dish that reminded us of home-cooked meals with a Thai twist. And for dessert, the Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango was the perfect way to end our meal on a sweet note.
Overall, Ba Mee exceeded all expectations and has easily become my top choice for Thai cuisine. I can't wait to return and share this wonderful experience with all my friends and family. Highly recommended to anyone craving authentic and delicious Thai food!

Diner Review №193

Really solid dining experience. Will be going back.

Diner Review №194

My New Thai Favorite spot in Portland. I love they Fresh hand pulled noodle. Everything was so amazing!! Gotta try Bamee house noodles & shrimp Crispy noodle rolls. Highly recommended. Very Authentic. Definitely come back to try more !

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I got the Ba Mee house noodle soup with roasted duck. Incredible!! The broth was so rich but not overly salty and the roasted duck skin was crispy and melting in my mouth. The noodles were fresh. The price for what I got was so reasonable. Will be back ❤️

Diner Review №197

Absolutely loved the N8 with beef! The flavors were incredible and left me craving more. Highly recommend trying it out!

Diner Review №198

Ahhh, so refreshing to experience amazing food from beginning to end and also have quality service to accompany the meal.

Diner Review №199

Had a wonderful experience here! The house made noodles were delicious. The staff was friendly and helpful!

Everything I had here was tasty! I will be a regular

Diner Review №200

Appetizers and noodles were so good. It's a beautiful space too.

Fantastic addition to Williams! I think they're gonna stay in this space for a long time.

Details
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  • 200 reviews
  • 4.6 Health Rating
  • Contact: +1 503-206-4151
  • Website: https://www.bameethainoodle.com/
  • Location: 4120 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR 97217, United States
  • Map: 45.553637099999996, -122.6664814
Menu Highlights
  • Thai restaurant
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM–9 PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating: Available
  • Delivery: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Highlights
  • Fast service: Available
  • Great tea selection: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
Offerings
  • Alcohol: Available
  • Beer: Available
  • Cocktails: Available
  • Coffee: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Quick bite: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Spirits: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
  • Wine: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Toilet: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Cosy: Available
  • Trendy: Available
Crowd
  • Groups: Available
  • Tourists: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • Good for kids: Available
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking: Available
  • Parking: Available