Eem, Thai restaurant and bar in North Portland, United States
Eem is a Thai restaurant and bar on North Williams Avenue that prepares traditional curries and meat dishes using smoke techniques from Texas barbecue traditions. The menu brings together flavors and cooking methods from both culinary styles.
The restaurant received the Restaurant of the Year award from The Oregonian newspaper in 2019, recognizing its innovative approach to combining cuisines. This honor established it as a notable destination in Portland's dining scene.
The place blends Thai cooking traditions with Texas barbecue methods, creating a style that feels both rooted in Asia and shaped by American smoking techniques. Diners experience flavors that draw from both regions in unexpected ways.
The restaurant is located on North Williams Avenue and is easy to reach on foot. There are seating areas inside where guests can dine comfortably for as long as they need.
The New York Times included the restaurant on its list of favorite restaurants, noting how it successfully combines Thai curries with smoke-cooking techniques. This recognition shows how the place is noticed far beyond Portland.
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