PaaDee – Thai
PaaDee pulses with the vibrant energy of a Bangkok night market, where the air is thick with the intoxicating scent of charred aromatics and bright citrus. The kitchen masterfully balances the bold, soul-stirring flavors of Northeastern Thailand, serving up everything from the satisfying snap of fermented Issan sausages to the fiery, lime-drenched crunch of toasted rice salads. It is a spirited gathering spot that invites guests to explore the rustic, punchy depths of authentic Thai street food in a space that feels both modern and deeply soulful.
6, Southeast 28th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97214 +15033601453 https://www.paadeepdx.com/0Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at PaaDee
Dairy-Free at PaaDee
PaaDee in Portland has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Green Curry, Tom Kha Gai and Pad Makhua. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at PaaDee
PaaDee in Portland has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Green Curry, Tom Kha Gai and Black Cod Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at PaaDee
PaaDee in Portland has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pad Makhua, Vegan Massaman Curry and Som Tum Thai. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at PaaDee
PaaDee in Portland has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tom Kha Gai, Steamed Chicken, Mixed Veggies or Tofu and Som Tum Thai. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at PaaDee
PaaDee in Portland has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Green Curry, Tom Kha Gai and Gai Grop Sam Yan. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at PaaDee
PaaDee in Portland has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pad Makhua, Vegan Massaman Curry and Mango & Coconut Sticky Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at PaaDee
PaaDee in Portland has 8 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pad Makhua, Vegan Massaman Curry and Mango & Coconut Sticky Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
GLP-1 at PaaDee
PaaDee in Portland has 1 glp-1-tagged dish on its current menu, including Pad Kee Mao. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at PaaDee
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Khao Soy | 135.2 g | 66.4 g |
| Som Tum Thai | 78.4 g | 57.1 g |
| Pad See Ew | 4.3 g | 55.5 g |
| Pad Kee Mao | 19.6 g | 49.7 g |
| Steamed Chicken, Mixed Veggies or Tofu | 5.7 g | 47.2 g |
| Tempura Asparagus Salad | 30.5 g | 42.3 g |
| Tom Kha Gai | 9.2 g | 39.4 g |
| Tao Hoo Tod (4) | 45.9 g | 35.4 g |
| Duck Laab | 13 g | 30.1 g |
| Pork Belly Fried Rice | 33.5 g | 24.8 g |
| Gang Ped | 25.4 g | 24.3 g |
| Kanom Piak Poon | 53 g | 18.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Snacks
- Sai Grog Issan (6) - $14: house pork, rice and vermicelli sausage with accompaniments, peanuts Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peek Gai Tod (4) - $15: fried chicken wings in your choice of tamarind glaze or northern laab spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kanom Gui Chai (3) - $11: pan fried Chinese chive cakes, sweet & sour soy sauce, thai chili Available at: dinner, lunch
- Som Tum Thai - $12: papaya salad, peanuts, dried shrimp, cherry tomatoes, green beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Som Tum Pla Rah (Issan Style) - $12: papaya salad, thai eggplant, green beans, tomato, garlic, thai chili Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tao Hoo Tod (4) - $10: fried tofu, sweet & sour thai chili sauce, peanuts, sesame seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Laab
- Duck Laab - $19: muscovy duck, vietnamese coriander, fried chili Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Omelette Laab - $13: sliced omelette, shallot, toasted rice powder, peanuts, greens Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Salads
- Issan Crispy Rice Salad - $13: with fermented pork, chili, peanuts, herbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flank Steak Salad - $17: onion, tomato, mint, lemongrass, toasted rice powder Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura Asparagus Salad - $15: ground pork, grilled prawns, coconut-lime-chili dressing, crushed peanuts, fried shallot, cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup
- Tom Kha Gai - $13: chicken, oyster mushroom, galangal, makrut lime leaves, scallion and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Fried Rice
- Red Crab Fried Rice - $24: egg, garlic, scallion, prik nahm plaa Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Fried Rice - $17: egg, garlic, scallion, prik nahm plaa Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles
- Ba Mhee Pitsanulok - $17: egg noodles, spicy lime & pork broth with pork belly, red pork, pork meatballs, green beans, ground peanuts, sprouts and scallion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Soy - $17: egg noodles, yellow coconut curry broth, fried wontons with your choice of chicken wings or tofu Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guay Tiew Kua Gai - $17: flat rice noodles, chicken, egg, sprouts, scallions, salted radish, romaine Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Kee Mao - $17: flat rice noodles, bamboo shoots, red pepper, scallion, onion, basil, and chili paste with choice of chicken or tofu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Thai - $17: rice noodles, scallions, bean sprouts, egg, and crushed peanuts with choice of chicken or tofu Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad See Ew - $17: flat rice noodles, egg, chinese broccoli, sweet soy sauce with choice of chicken or tofu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Curry & Stir Fry
- Black Cod Curry - $20: seared black cod, spicy red curry, cauliflower, eggplant, cherry tomato, basil Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gang Ped - $22: duck leg confit, red curry, delicata squash, bell pepper and basil Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Curry - $17: chicken breast, thai eggplant, makrut lime and basil Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Massaman Curry - $15: massaman curry with mixed vegetables and peanuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gai Grop Sam Yan - $17: crispy chicken, cashew, scallion and dried chili Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Muu Grob - $17: pork belly with choice of basil garlic-chili or chinese broccoli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Makhua - $14: japanese eggplant, red bell pepper, scallion, onion, basil, sweet chili paste Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kanang Pad Khai - $11: sautéed fried brussel sprouts with egg and garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Thai Tea & Chocolate Tart - $9: Coconut and sesame crumble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Kanom Piak Poon - $7: pandan pudding with salted coconut cream, sesame & coconut meat Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Mango & Coconut Sticky Rice - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
Sides
- Sticky Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jasmine Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Chicken, Mixed Veggies or Tofu - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Lunch Sets
- Pork Belly Noodle Set - $16: roasted pork belly, ground pork, rice noodles, papaya salad, soft boiled egg, side of soup broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamarind Glaze Wings Som Tum Set - $16: peek gai tod wings, papaya salad, sticky rice, soft boiled egg, side of soup broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japanese Eggplant Som Tum Set - $16: pad makhua, papaya salad, jasmine rice, soft boiled egg, side of soup broth Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kid’s Lunch Set - $8: fried chicken wings (dry), steamed veggies, sticky rice and peanut sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about PaaDee
- Is PaaDee dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. PaaDee has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Green Curry, Tom Kha Gai and Pad Makhua.
- What can I eat at PaaDee on a dairy-free diet?
- Green Curry, Tom Kha Gai and Pad Makhua carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does PaaDee have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Pad Makhua and Vegan Massaman Curry.
- Is PaaDee gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at PaaDee?
- Khao Soy, at roughly 66.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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