What is it? A Thai restaurant focused on affordable comfort food, particularly meals popular among students and working-class people in Thailand.
Why we love it: Khao Moo Dang primarily serves pork, both five spice pork loin and crispy pork belly, but their meatless options are just as delicious (they use local favorite Ota tofu). We love the pad ka-phrao, which includes minced pork shoulder stir-fried with basil over rice, served with a boiled egg and a side of bone broth.
Time Out tip: Though it’s a great spot for takeout, we love dining there for its comfortable patio right on bustling Hawthorne Boulevard.
Address: 3145 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland, OR 97214
Hours: Sun–Thu 11am–9pm; Fri, Sat 11am–9:30pm
Expect to pay: Between $15 and $20 per person.