Food is the best Thai in Maine. And I get around. Also veteran owned.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jordan Gechtman
Don’t bother thinking twice - if you want great Thai food this is it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deborah Mayerson
Fresh, delicious & delightful—a real hang. Do come!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles
Kailea Shapiro
Great atmosphere, very inviting, toddler chairs are available. Beer and wine at the moment. Good is very flavorful.Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian options.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free itemsKid-friendliness: Comfortable booth seating and high chairs for small kids
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles, Moo Ping, Nahm Thok Salad
Michael wells
Always love it here and always
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles
Deborah and Richard McDowell
Food is great although the spiciness was uneven. This did not detract from the tastiness of the food. Everything was fresh and alive. A bit more expensive than other options in town but well worth the price. We did take out but the ambience in the restaurant was very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Walpy 1960
Easily the best Thai food around. Great people.
Orlando Segura
Legitimately great local spot for authentic Thai. This place and Ka Chai in Thomaston are some of the best you can get in the NE. Have eaten here for dinner, lunch, takeout and if you can swing it for lunch, Mama Tim will take your order based on what you like and whip something up just like mama never made. Beer/wine selection is eclectic, good, fairly priced. My only complaint were the loosely rolled spring rolls but who cares? The menu lists many of the standards but ask about their specials which are truly special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles, Noodle Soup, Papaya Salad, Nahm Thok Salad, Crispy Chicken, Pad SE EW, Lad Nah
Monica Park
Excellent Thai food! We came in on a Tuesday for lunch and it was a one woman show, I'm not sure her name but she greeted us, seated us, cooked all the food and served us! We ordered crab rangoon, moo ping (pork skewers), papaya salad, pad thai, drunken noodle and green curry. Everything was delicious, hard to pick a favorite, I would order any of those dishes again and will be going back the next time I'm in town. Portland has always had great Thai food and Esaan is truly the BEST!
Thai Essan is an incredible addition to the Thai food scene here in Portland. Their dumplings are transcendent, with a perfect balance of sweet and savory. The Tom Kha displays a complex layering of flavors and the shrimp are fresh and perfectly cooked. 15% off for lunch - such a deal. I love this place and so will
I just went back to Thai Essan for the first time since the fire at the old location, and the food is still amazing!! The owners are super nice and the new location has sit down dining definitely a new date night location! So happy you're back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tom Kha
M Park
Excellent Thai food! We came in on a Tuesday for lunch and it was a one woman show, I'm not sure her name but she greeted us, seated us, cooked all the food and served us! We ordered crab rangoon, moo ping (pork skewers), papaya salad, pad thai, drunken noodle and green curry. Everything was delicious, hard to pick a favorite, I would order any of those dishes again and will be going back the next time I'm in town. Portland has always had great Thai food and Esaan is truly the BEST!
Ate there on a Saturday for lunch. The place was rather quiet patron wise... But the food was absolutely delicious. No frills, just wholesome deliciousness. Will definitely come back to try other items on the menu.So far my favorite Thai restaurant in the city!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brigitte Goodwin
Essan is truly the best place if you’re looking for fabulous Thai food. We order the chicken pad Thai every time and it’s to die for. The flavors are amazing, fresh and always hot. We get it custom made and it has never been wrong. The staff are wonderful and so sweet and friendly. It’s a great little hole in the wall. You won’t be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles, Pad Thai, Egg Rolls
Fake Acc
Everything was great except when I checked back my credit card transactions. When I had lunch, the worker told me there was 15% off for lunch and I did pay tip according to the selection on the machine. However after a month, I found I was charged for full price. Hmmmm this is absolutely a weird marketing strategy. Not coming back again.
Food is the best Thai in Maine. And I get around. Also veteran owned.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don’t bother thinking twice - if you want great Thai food this is it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fresh, delicious & delightful—a real hang. Do come!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles
Great atmosphere, very inviting, toddler chairs are available. Beer and wine at the moment. Good is very flavorful.Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian options.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free itemsKid-friendliness: Comfortable booth seating and high chairs for small kids
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles, Moo Ping, Nahm Thok Salad
Always love it here and always
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles
Food is great although the spiciness was uneven. This did not detract from the tastiness of the food. Everything was fresh and alive. A bit more expensive than other options in town but well worth the price. We did take out but the ambience in the restaurant was very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Easily the best Thai food around. Great people.
Legitimately great local spot for authentic Thai. This place and Ka Chai in Thomaston are some of the best you can get in the NE. Have eaten here for dinner, lunch, takeout and if you can swing it for lunch, Mama Tim will take your order based on what you like and whip something up just like mama never made. Beer/wine selection is eclectic, good, fairly priced. My only complaint were the loosely rolled spring rolls but who cares? The menu lists many of the standards but ask about their specials which are truly special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles, Noodle Soup, Papaya Salad, Nahm Thok Salad, Crispy Chicken, Pad SE EW, Lad Nah
Excellent Thai food! We came in on a Tuesday for lunch and it was a one woman show, I'm not sure her name but she greeted us, seated us, cooked all the food and served us! We ordered crab rangoon, moo ping (pork skewers), papaya salad, pad thai, drunken noodle and green curry. Everything was delicious, hard to pick a favorite, I would order any of those dishes again and will be going back the next time I'm in town. Portland has always had great Thai food and Esaan is truly the BEST!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles, Moo Ping, Papaya Salad
Thai Essan is an incredible addition to the Thai food scene here in Portland. Their dumplings are transcendent, with a perfect balance of sweet and savory. The Tom Kha displays a complex layering of flavors and the shrimp are fresh and perfectly cooked. 15% off for lunch - such a deal. I love this place and so will
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles, Tom Kha
Restaurantji Recommends
I just went back to Thai Essan for the first time since the fire at the old location, and the food is still amazing!! The owners are super nice and the new location has sit down dining definitely a new date night location! So happy you're back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tom Kha
Excellent Thai food! We came in on a Tuesday for lunch and it was a one woman show, I'm not sure her name but she greeted us, seated us, cooked all the food and served us! We ordered crab rangoon, moo ping (pork skewers), papaya salad, pad thai, drunken noodle and green curry. Everything was delicious, hard to pick a favorite, I would order any of those dishes again and will be going back the next time I'm in town. Portland has always had great Thai food and Esaan is truly the BEST!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles, Moo Ping, Papaya Salad
Ate there on a Saturday for lunch. The place was rather quiet patron wise... But the food was absolutely delicious. No frills, just wholesome deliciousness. Will definitely come back to try other items on the menu.So far my favorite Thai restaurant in the city!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Essan is truly the best place if you’re looking for fabulous Thai food. We order the chicken pad Thai every time and it’s to die for. The flavors are amazing, fresh and always hot. We get it custom made and it has never been wrong. The staff are wonderful and so sweet and friendly. It’s a great little hole in the wall. You won’t be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles, Pad Thai, Egg Rolls
Everything was great except when I checked back my credit card transactions. When I had lunch, the worker told me there was 15% off for lunch and I did pay tip according to the selection on the machine. However after a month, I found I was charged for full price. Hmmmm this is absolutely a weird marketing strategy. Not coming back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5