Portland gets most of the attention when people talk about Thai food in Oregon, but some of the best curry in the state is waiting at the end of a road trip. From the coast to the high desert to the southern edge of the state, small Thai kitchens are serving red, yellow, green, panang, and pumpkin curries that give travelers a real reason to stop.
This list covers seven restaurants in Astoria, Seaside, Newport, Eugene, Bend, and Ashland. Each one brings something a little different to the table, whether it is a curry served inside a fresh coconut, a bay view, or a menu built for vegans.
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1. Curry & CoCo Thai Eatery, Astoria, OR
Astoria trips usually revolve around the river, the bridge, and the old downtown blocks. Add a curry stop on 14th Street and the whole day gets better.
Curry & CoCo Thai Eatery is a small, casual spot that puts curry right in its name, and the kitchen backs that up. The red curry is creamy with a steady amount of heat, while the yellow curry is rich, spicy, and reasonably priced for a coastal town.
Vegans and vegetarians get real options here, not a single token dish. There are full vegan and vegetarian menus, with picks like vegan fresh rolls, vegan pineapple fried rice, and a vegetarian drunken noodle.
Spice levels can be adjusted, so a timid eater and a heat chaser can share a table.
Plan around Wednesday, when the restaurant is closed. The rest of the week it runs from noon to 8:30 PM, and most meals land in the $10 to $20 range.
Reservations are recommended, and free street parking can be tight downtown. Thursday afternoon is typically the calmest time to grab a seat.
2. Noi Thai Cuisine, Bend, OR
Panang curry served inside a fresh coconut, with the coconut water poured into a glass on the side, is the kind of dish that gets photographed before anyone picks up a spoon.
Noi Thai Cuisine in downtown Bend leans stylish, with a dining room that works for a date night as easily as a family dinner. Duck curry and red curry are two of the house favorites, and the yellow curry comes in generous portions.
The menu goes well past curry. Crab wontons, chicken satay, salmon garlic fried rice, green papaya salad, and mango sticky rice all make strong cases for ordering a few extra plates to share.
Happy hour is another reason to time the visit right, with food specials at good prices. Families are covered too, with high chairs and a kids’ menu.
Hours run 11 AM to 9 PM on weekdays and noon to 9 PM on weekends. Friday and Saturday evenings fill up fast, so dinner reservations are a smart move.
3. Thai Table Restaurant, Bend, OR
Bend earns two spots on this list, and that is not a typo. Thai Table on NW Mount Washington Drive takes a different path than its downtown neighbor, with a relaxed, cozy feel and a menu that dips into northern Thai cooking.
Pumpkin curry is one of the standout bowls. Yellow curry, which can be made vegan, and green curry round out the classics.
Curious eaters should look for pad krapow gai, the basil chicken stir-fry, and sai oua, a northern Thai herb sausage. Those dishes are less common in Oregon and give this kitchen its own identity.
Practical perks are easy to like. Parking is usually plentiful, dogs are welcome on the outdoor seating, and there are high chairs and a changing table for families.
The restaurant is closed Tuesdays. Otherwise it opens at 11 AM most days and noon on Sundays, staying open until 9 PM.
4. Thai Time Kitchen, Eugene, OR
Quick, affordable, and focused. That sums up Thai Time Kitchen, a casual stop on Highway 99 North in Eugene.
Pumpkin curry is the signature here, and it arrives loaded with vegetables while staying creamy without feeling heavy. The house red curry sauce has its own loyal following.
I would save this one for a road trip lunch break. Prices sit around $10 to $20 per person, the wait is usually short, and the parking lot rarely fills up.
Another menu item worth a look is the healthy pad thai, which adds pumpkin, bell pepper, and broccoli to the usual noodles. Full vegan and vegetarian menus make it easy for plant-based travelers.
Watch the clock, though. The kitchen closes at 7:15 PM Monday through Saturday and stays closed on Sundays.
5. Thai Thai Fusion, Seaside, OR
After a morning on the Seaside Promenade, a bowl of curry and a cold Thai iced tea hit the spot. Thai Thai Fusion sits at 1 N Holladay Drive, an easy stop for beach-day appetites.
The curry lineup is deep. Yellow, red, panang, and massaman curries are all on the table, and the peanut panang has plenty of fans.
Thai iced tea with coconut milk is a popular pairing, and it comes at a fair price. Fried spring rolls, chicken satay, tom yum, and a crispy rice salad help turn lunch into a shared feast.
The staff are known for being friendly, and the room is family-friendly with high chairs available. Meals typically run $10 to $20 per person.
Hours are 11 AM to 8 PM, Tuesday through Sunday, with Mondays off. Parking can get tricky during busy beach weekends, so arriving early helps.
6. Sawaddee Thai & Asian Cuisine, Ashland, OR
Nearly five hours from Portland, Ashland is the longest haul on this list. Sawaddee Thai & Asian Cuisine gives the trip a satisfying payoff.
The green curry is light, almost sweet, with a delicate spicy finish. Yellow curry comes in generous portions with rich layers of flavor.
What sets Sawaddee apart is range. Alongside the Thai dishes, the kitchen offers an extensive sushi menu, plus favorites like Mongolian beef and basil chicken, which helps when your group cannot agree on dinner.
The dining room is clean and calm, with pleasant service and high chairs for little ones. Parking is usually easy on Ashland Street.
Timing matters here. Sawaddee serves lunch from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and dinner from 4:30 to 9 PM, is closed Thursdays, and does not offer delivery.
7. Thai Port Restaurant | Newport, Newport, OR
Curry with a view of the boats is hard to beat. Thai Port sits on SW Bay Boulevard along Newport’s working bayfront, and the bright dining room looks right out over Yaquina Bay.
Yellow curry is a reliable order, and the salmon with crispy green beans, red bell peppers, and panang curry sauce shows off the coastal setting. Have extra rice ready, because nobody wants to leave that sauce behind.
Other picks include crab wontons, roast duck pad thai, green curry, drunken noodles, and mango sticky rice. Bubble tea and Thai iced tea are on the menu too.
Families and groups fit in easily, and parking is usually plentiful nearby. Thai Port is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 AM to 8 PM.
From Portland to the Oregon border, these seven kitchens prove good curry is a fine excuse for a road trip. Pick a direction, pack an appetite, and let dinner plan the route.
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