Rukdiew Cafe – Thai
This lively neighborhood gem hums with energy, serving up a symphony of textures that range from the shatteringly crisp skin of golden pork belly to the cool, refreshing snap of herb-filled fresh rolls. Every plate arrives as a vibrant mosaic of color and flavor, where succulent coconut prawns and savory, hand-pleated pot stickers invite guests to linger over a tapestry of shared bites and soulful, aromatic comfort.
2534, Southeast Belmont Street, Portland, OR, 97214 +15038416123 https://www.rukdiew.com/0Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Fresh Rolls Tofu - $8: Fresh lettuce, red cabbage, cucumber, vermicelli noodles wrapped in rice paper served with peanut sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Rolls Shrimp - $8: Fresh lettuce, red cabbage, cucumber, vermicelli noodle wrapped in rice paper served with peanut sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rangoon - $9: Crispy wonton filled with imitation crab, onion and cream cheese served with pineapple sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pot Stickers - $7: Pot stickers filled with chicken and vegetables served with sweet ginger garlic sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Wings - $11: Crispy chicken wings topped with Thai spicy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Tofu - $8: Deep fried tofu served with pineapple sauce and chopped peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spring Rolls - $7: Deep fried mixed vegetables and glass noodles in rice wrapper served with pineapple sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Prawns - $11: Deep fried prawns battered in coconut flakes Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Fry Shrimp Roll - $11: Deep fried shrimp wrapped in egg rolls Wrapper served with sweet and sour sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Pork Belly - $14 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Larb Seasoned Wing - $11 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zap Wonton - $11: Steamed pork dumpling with Thai spicy dipping sauce served with steamed Chinese broccoli Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Khao Kluk Kapi - $18: Thai shrimp paste fried rice served with slow-cooked sweet pork, Chinese sausage, Shredded omelette, shrimp, mango, cucumber, snap pea and shallot Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Zaap - $17: Eastern soup style with clear broth, lemongrass, Thai basil, lime, galangal, chili. Served with rice Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kang Moo Sam Chan - $19: Thai curry with tender pork belly, aromatic spices, red bell pepper and spinach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kana Moo Grob - $18: Stir fried Chinese broccoli with Thai chili and crispy pork belly served with jasmine rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kaprow - $15: Stir fried ground meat with Thai chili, garlic, green bean and basil served with rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ka Tiam - $15: Stirred fried choice of meat in garlic and pepper served with rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Macadamia - $19: Homemade sauce stir fried with marinated beef, ginger, bell pepper, garlic, macadamia nut on bed of broccoli and spinach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Meat Combo - $18: Beef, pork, chicken stir-fried in curry paste, bamboo shoots, zucchini, mushrooms, onion, basil leaves and topped with coconut milk Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Stir Fried
- Spicy Eggplant - $16: Eggplant, basil leaves, red bell pepper, onion, with spicy garlic sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pra Ram - $16: Zucchini, carrots, snap pea, cabbage, broccoli, mushroom topped with peanut sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggies Lover - $16: Broccoli, carrot, snap pea, bean sprouts, red bell pepper, mushrooms, green cabbage, zucchini and onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli Delight - $16: Choice of meat stir fried with steamed broccoli, house special sauce, carrots and yellow onion Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Paradise - $17: Stirred fried mango in chili jam sauce, bell pepper, cashew nut, basil and onion Available at: dinner, lunch
Curry
- Red Curry - $16: Hot red curry paste, bamboo shoots, red bell peppers, eggplant, green bean and basil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Curry - $16: Eggplant, red bell peppers, zucchini, and basil Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellow Curry - $16: Potato, carrot and onion Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Massaman - $16: Special brown curry with peanut, potato, onion and carrot Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pineapple Curry - $16: Red curry paste with pineapple, basil and red bell pepper Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Panang - $16: Panang curry paste, kaffir leaves, red bell pepper and basil topped with chopped peanuts, green bean Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pumpkin Curry - $16: Red curry paste with pumpkin, bell pepper and basil Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Curry - $16: Fresh chunk mango in red curry paste along with creamy coconut milk and red bell peppers Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles
- Pad Thai - $16: Egg, bean sprout, chive and chopped peanut Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad See Ew - $16: Stir fried wide noodle with Chinese broccoli and egg in black sweet soy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Kee Mow - $16: Spicy garlic chili sauce stir fried with wide rice noodle, egg, basil leaves, onion, cabbage, bell pepper and mushroom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Woon Sen - $16: Bean thread noodle stir fried with chive, cabbage, tomato, bean sprout and egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Soi - $16: Northern style curry sauce with egg noodle, green onion, shallots, fried onion, cilantro, lime and crispy egg noodle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boat Noodle Pork - $17: Stewed meat, sliced meat, meatballs, bean sprout, Chinese broccoli, green onion, cilantro trio and fried garlic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boat Noodle Beef - $18: Stewed meat, sliced meat, meatballs, bean sprout, Chinese broccoli, green onion, cilantro trio and fried garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guay Tiew Tom Yum - $17: Spicy and sour soup with ground pork, fish ball, shrimp ball, bean sprout, green onion, cilantro and chopped peanut topped with fried wonton Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lava Noodle - $17: Steamed wide noodle, broccoli, carrots and cabbage topped with red curry peanut sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Fried Rice
- Thai Fried Rice - $15: Simple rice dish with egg, tomato and Chinese broccoli Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Evil Jungle Fried Rice - $15: Spicy curry paste combined with special house sauce, jasmine rice, basil, onion, bell pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ka Prow Fried Rice - $15: Spicy fried rice stir fried with garlic, basil leaves, onion, bell pepper and Thai chili Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pineapple Fried Rice - $16: Yellow curry powder flavor stir fried with egg, pineapple, tomato, cashew nut and raisins Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Fried Rice - $19: Crab meat stir fried with egg, onion, green onion and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Pad Kun Chiang - $17: Thai-style fried rice with Chinese sausage, Chinese Broccoli, egg, and tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Pad Pork Jerky - $18: Thai-style fried rice with house-made Pork Jerky, broccoli, egg, tomato, and onions Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Soups
- Larb - $13: Ground meat mixed in fresh lime juice, roasted rice powder, red onion and green onion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Somtum - $12: Shredded fresh green papaya, carrot, tomato, peanut, green bean, mixed in Thai chili lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Yum - $15: Thai famous hot and sour soup, lemongrass, kaffir leaves, lime juice, tomato, mushroom and cilantro Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Kha - $15: Comforting coconut milk with lemongrass, kaffir, lime leaves, lemon juice, tomato, mushrooms and cilantro Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sticky Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, 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
- Peanut Sauce 4 oz. - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- House Chili Oil - $3.5
- Fried Egg - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pork Rind - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Veggies - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Noodles - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brown Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Seasoned Garlic - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Lava Chocolate Cake - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cream Brulee Cheese Cake - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Butterfly Pea Tapioca Pudding - $6: Thai style tapioca pudding with coconut meat and corn, topped with pandan coconut cream
- Sticky Rice With Mango - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Beverages
- Canned Soda - $2.5: Coke, Diet Coke, Orange, Sprite, Dr. Pepper, Ginger ale
- Thai Iced Tea - $4
- Thai Iced Coffee - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Thai Lemonade - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Hot Tea - $3
- Mango Juice - $3 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Guava Juice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Pineapple Juice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Tamarind Juice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Sparkling Water - $3
- Cherry Blossom - $4: lychee juice + pomegranate Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Lychee Sparkling Juice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Thai Cheese Foam Milk Tea - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Restaurants near Rukdiew Cafe
- Khao Moo Dang — Thai
- Mai Thai Restaurant — Thai
- PaaDee — Thai
- Farmhouse Kitchen — Thai
- Sunee Thai & Lao — Thai
- Thai Vintage PDX — Thai
- Nong's Khao Man Gai — Thai
- Pad Thai Kitchen — Thai
- Khun Pic's Bahn Thai — Thai
- Full Moon Thai — Thai
- BKK Pad Thai — Thai
- E-San Thai — Thai
