Charlie Te
This location is still a solid place to get some great food. We ordered the whole chicken combo to share and also the grond pork dish. Everything we had met our expectations. I did enjoy the ground pork dish as it had a good amount of spicy kick to it.
Maya Auld
Absolutely fell in love with this place! As somebody that would frequently visit Indonesia to see family the roti is fantastic and good enough that I would share with my family if they were ever to visit.
Because of that, this place has instantly become a comfort food go to for me, the curry is hot, warm in fighting in the perfect level of spice, even for those that are new to spice.
I don’t think that you can do this place justice if you don’t get the fried chicken that they have as that is the real star of the show. Exactly how my Indonesian grandmother would make it.
Jen
I always have a great meal and positive experience here.
Recently, I came here multiple times during a week-long stay in Portland. Plenty of outdoor seating (there are more tables around the corner!) so I ordered the brisket curry and sat outside with the dogs. Very friendly staff and service - remember that even though you pay at the counter first!
Then I came back the next day for a takeout lunch of the pad thai. Highly recommend adding the shrimp!! I’ve had the fried chicken and roti during previous visits so definitely don’t miss out on the combo!
Love that the spot is family and dog friendly and can’t wait to come back and try more menu items.
Clinton Chan
Love the Thai style fried chicken here. Large portions and recommend the combo. Friendly staff that helps with clean up even though they have signs to clean up after yourself.
E C
This was the perfect meal. We got the Hat Yai for two. The chicken, the rice, the roti, the curry, the pickled vegetables… all so delicious. The Thai iced tea was also a treat. Please come to Minneapolis!
Camille Y
I was craving fried chicken and Hat Yai totally filled it.
I don't think I've ever had fried chicken with the flavors that Hat Yai has--I am speechless on how to describe it. Just go try it out for yourself and tell me if you've had it anywhere else. We ordered the Hat Yai for two which was half a chicken, sticky rice, 2 roti's and curry. We ended up adding 2 additional wings for $3 each since we were starving. This ended up being the right amount of food for my husband and I. The roti too was amazing. It was soft and flakey which made it perfect for dipping in the curry. I encourage anyone who wants fried chicken with a twist to try out Hat Yai for a unique experience.
Benjamin Lioue
Hat Yai, hits the nail on the head for a thai spot with some amazing flavors. I shared the combo which came with thai fried chicken, sticky rice, pickles, roti, and their famous curry. The chicken came out super hot and crispy. The roti tastes more thick than what I expected but it worked well with the salty curry that was just a flavor bomb of umami!
Definitely going back to try some other dishes!
Enjoyed the vibe, they got happy hour specials, and this place is a great causal spot for a meal with friends.
Gayle Keller
Delicous food! This is an order at the counter type of place. They get really busy sometimes, and it can be a bit of wait for food on the weekends. The staff are great and quite nice. This is a southern style of Thai food. This Thai food is different than most thai restaurants. The food is outstanding. The food that says it is spicy, which means it is on fire spicy at this place I learned the hard way. My favorite is the Pad Thai wrapped in egg. Everything is so yummy! Moderate prices, decent portion size, and street parking.
Veronica Antal
My chicken was perfectly cooked. Crispy on the outside and moist and juicy on the inside. Just the way I love it! The curry has a lovely cinnamon flavor! Divine! I highly recommend this place!
Paul Ashworth
Incredible place my first time trying thai fried chicken. My kids are half Laos/Thai and i was amazed that i had never tried this style.
phong Wong
Freshly made Thai food, crunch chicken heaven… doughy roti. Curry was the star! Year after year we keep coming back when we’re in town.
Better than the downtown location
Jen D.
We were greeted promptly and provided with some choices of their most popular items upon inquiry. It was unique in which you paid upfront and then seat yourself. The food came out quickly. I dinged one star as I asked for hot water twice but it didn't come :( I normally am understanding if it was busy but I couldn't say that it was. The food itself was good, nothing too crazy, but certainly satisfied my cravings for thai food!
Gold Bond
My oh my was this a treat. I placed a large order for pick up to eat home that included a hot hai for 4, brisket curry and oxtail soup! The curry that comes with the fried chicken is so thick and flavorful with what I can only describe as the flavors of fall. The chicken is so crispy good and Vega to be dipped in the curry. The fried shallots are so good as a garnish on top of the rice with a spoonful of the curry as well. The oxtail soup is so rich with fatty, marrow goodness yet finishes light and clean from the acid in the tomato and ample lemon grass flavor imparted in the broth. The beef brisket curry was so fragrant with a touch of spice that went so well the the beautifully braised beef brisket. A++ for Hot Hai!
George Dy
This restaurant has always treated us well, in either location. It’s often the last restaurant open when we can’t land on other options fast enough and the Thai fried chicken is just unmatched in PDX. We’ve tried the entire menu and can confirm that their specials are quite special. On our last trip, the specials consisted of an egg-wrapped pad thai, asparagus, and a mussel soup. We ordered all of them. Then, we ordered roti and curry and several other soups and sides. Hat Yai sits in my PDX Top Hits list and will remain there.
Kyle Crowley
Everything was fantastic! I usually stop to take pictures but couldn’t help just digging in immediately. We’ve been meaning to come here since before Covid and finally made it. So glad we did! The fried chicken, brisket curry, and pad Thai were all fantastic. The roti was delicious. Overall it was great and we will happily go back!
Odilia Gaspar
I recommend to anyone the food was delicious. Very tasty the service was fast , food was hot . The location was great 👍🏼 you have park to walk after , the drinks are delicious 🤤 customer service was excellent no complaints only you get addicted and come more than often. Enough space to eat in or outside seating options. However it’s snowing today snapped a nice picture of snowman ⛄️ greeting me.
Celebrating my first year anniversary. I enjoyed my dinner. Big thumbs up 👍🏼
Tamara Wood
Soo good!! The fried chicken, pork belly, and Rum horchata drink were to die for!! I have been twice and will definitely be back again💞
Carol Samoray
The fried chicken, roti and curry is a must. But don't pass on a good drink, I had the turmeric vodka chi chi with coconut cream, very different and very yummy.
Mei Wong
Such good food. Skirt steak skewers, and fried had so much flavor. The house made roti is fantastic, especially with the beef cheek curry. And to wash it all down with a refreshing coconut mango horchata, makes the meal complete. Yumm!!
Marie Sablan
Really good - crispy, tender & juicy, and tasty fried chicken! The oxtail was good too.
I'd love to see more cocktails on the drink menu... I had the Tamarind Whiskey Smash and really enjoyed it.
Lastly, I really wish this place was in a bigger space. I kind of felt rushed with the line out the door and all the tables taken. I would've liked to hang out longer. NOT that the waitstaff was pressuring us to leave, it was just my conscience getting the better of me. But that's a good thing right? It's good to see a new place doing well.
Karen Cooper Larkin Nguyen
Sorry but didnt think the food was that great. There were 6 of us e selected a variety and shared. Our favorite was the Chicken wings. least favorite was a noodle dish.
Heidi Ofelt
Awesome!! Fabulous- such great chicken, roti & house curry!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Terri L. McQuiddy
Excellent price excellent food the fried chicken is amazeballs!
Sumona Gomes
The food was Wonderful! We tried several dishes. We will definitely go back!
Mike Antonelli
Liked the food very much ...flavors were great. Had the set with roti, curry and the chicken leg/thigh. I'd add at least one or two DRAFT local beers to the menu.
Nicole Gosselin
Oh my word. There are no adjectives that can adequately describe the flavours that this place doles out. And the service can't be beat.
It's a real shame I'm on the complete opposite side of the continent!!
Dave Worth
These guys are killing it! Loved everything especially the spicy mussel curry. And the fried chicken. I think you can't go wrong with anything on the menu!
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