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Northern Thai curry-noodle soup: egg noodles in a coconut-curry broth with braised chicken, crisp fried noodles on top, pickled mustard greens and lime.
Khao soi is the signature dish of Chiang Mai in Thailand's north, an inherited recipe from the Yunnanese Hui Muslim traders who carried curry powder, noodles and beef braising west into Lanna. Portland's khao soi history runs through the Pok Pok empire, which Andy Ricker opened on SE Division in 2005 and which became the Thai room of record in the United States. Most Pok Pok concepts closed in 2020 to 2022. In January 2026, Earl Ninsom (Hat Yai, Eem, Yaowarat) reopened the original Pok Pok building as OK Chicken & Khao Soi with chef Sam Smith. The curry oil swims on top; spoon under to mix.
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Earl Ninsom, Sam Smith and Eric Nelson's Northern Thai room in Portland reopened the OG Pok Pok building in January 2026 with khao soi and grilled chicken.
OrderKhao soi with extra crispy egg noodles on top
TipWalk-ins always welcome. The late-night karaoke lounge runs Friday and Saturday after the kitchen closes.
The Belmont outpost of Earl Ninsom's Southern Thai chicken concept in Portland, with rice-flour fried chicken, khao soi and walk-in counter seating.
OrderKhao soi with the half chicken
TipCounter ordering, table service. Open daily 11:30-21:00. No reservations.
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