Thai Sky

best tom kha ive had, very savory and so delicious. The meat is quality, not weird dark meat with squishy parts.

Pretty quick. They seem to try too hard to give their food a unique «twist», such as the squash in the curries. An ok price, quite spicy. Wouldn’t go here again with such good alternatives so nearby

I cant even stress how happy i am. I found them when i first moved here and had no car. I now call in and pick up whenever im downtown or need a special treat. They are sweet. There is a charge but they do accept credit cards. Dont miss out on the Thai ice tea. Pretty sweet but oh so good!

Solid dependable 4 star Thai food. Great for the price. They make specials daily that are perfect for those in a hurry.

Came here to pick up some food for dinner after finding it on Unilocal.It’s a pretty small food truck located on 5^th Avenue. The prices are pretty decent, in fact I got Pad Thai for $ 6. It was pretty yummy and tasty with a good flavor and they gave a decent amount. The service was fast and they even take credit card using an iPad. Definitely a cool find in the midst of a city full of food trucks.

Of all the Thai food carts in downtown Portland that I have tried, this is by far my favorite. I can’t speak for all the menu items because I always get the same things, but they are consistently good (Pad Prik King w/​chicken and the Hot Basil Fried Rice). The owners are always so polite and nice and the service is fast (even when there is a line).

This Thai cart is pretty amazing. The menu is very inexpensive, the portions are large, the taste is great, and the owner is very friendly.
I stopped by here the last couple nights after the gym and I was kind of hesitant at first because some other post said they use pre-​cooked food. I watched this man cook my food both times I have been. I’m pretty sure he makes it to order.
I really love this cart, and will keep coming back.

Quick, friendly service, biggest portion for best price! Best coconut soup– Tom kha gai, thai iced tea and pad khee Mao! Level of spicy is 1 – 10. Have great variety of food and drink options like the Padang curry with pumpkin and raspberry mojito (virgin).
Right on corner of 5^th and oak. Next to tandoors saffron Indian kitchen and mister Taco. For to go or catering call 5 037 505 369

I love the food, but there’s a bit of wait during lunch. I waited around 30 minutes for my Yakisoba Noodle and Panang Curry. Make sure you have enough time in case there’s a lot of people.

Thai Sky is great! The food is delicious and the staff are very awesome!
This cart is a family owned and run business, and the owner makes recipes his mother taught him when he was young man in Thailand. I see a few reviews that negatively mention their steam tray — I have not had a bad experience flavor wise or food quality wise.
I go to Thai Sky a lot and have talked to the staff at length, and I know that they are making the specials fresh all of the time to keep up demand. Seriously, there are always so many people ordering and this is a great way to quickly serve their customers. Sometimes I’m totally pressed for time and it’s nice that in the heart of lunch rush I can quickly get some good Thai food. They also cook anything to order which is nice if you have the time, and want something outside of the specials. Very generous portions too.
The pumpkin curry is incredible, as is the Pad Kee Mao and Tom Kha soup. All of their food is great, and if you aren’t sure what to get, ask them for a recommendation!

If I can give it a zero star I would. Pre-​made food in a steam tray waiting and who knows how long it’s been sitting out. The best thing about food cart is that they make your food when you order! But not this cart. I order your typical phad Thai w/​chicken and not 10 secs later my food was ready. One of the worst food cart on 5^th ave if not the worst. I wouldn’t recommend anyone going here. Try the other two Thai carts (khob khun and my boon krong) on the same block. They are much better and they make your food when you order it.

It was the first really chilly day in Portland’s winter and I felt the need for something spicy to warm me up and clear out my sinuses. This sure did the trick.
I rolled up around ten to four and a very pleasant gal took my order. I ordered the Pad Khee Mao with chicken. She let me choose my spiciness level on a scale of one to ten which is so much nicer and more specific than the normal choices of mild, medium, or hot! I chose a ⁷⁄₁₀. More on that later.
I give this five stars for a food cart for a few reasons: delicious chow, generous portions, very affordable prices, and speedy service. I have been here twice now and both times I’ve been very happy with everything.
The Pad Khee Mao was the perfect thing for a chilly day. It came garnished with a mound of fresh bean sprouts and cilantro.
I overdid it just a smudge on spiciness. I’d go for a 5 or 6 next time. I ended up blowing my nose between bites. It was a bit of a face melter. Also, they have sturdy to go boxes that I like to reuse as Tupperware.
All in all, Thai Sky is definitely worth a try if you like thai food and you are looking for something quick, simple, and delicious.

4 reasons I eat at this cart on 5^th and oak weekly.
1) wonderful taste… best ever, and I’ve tried a lot of Thai places. My brother lived in Thailand for a couple years.
2) portion size is very generous.
3) best price for the portion sizes
4) Maybe my favorite part is that I love that they have about 8 items every day that are already in steaming trays ready to serve up, so you don’t have to wait! They also have many other dishes that they cook up fresh if you prefer.
Best tasting items:
1) Pad Kee Mao– very spicy and so flavorful. Put a nice spoon of chopped peanuts on and squeeze a couple wedges of lime on top. I take it made with chicken and with cilantro and bean sprouts on top… YUM!
2) Coconut Milk Soup– This is the best soup in the world. I have tried it in a lot of places, and for some reason, no one can touch this! I take it with chicken, but prefer it without any meat. Best when served with rice ordered separately, but still only $ 5.00 including rice for the small size which is plenty.
3) Pumpkin Curry– is heavenly. Big chunks of pumpkin that is so sweet and meaty!
4) The salad rolls are great too. Especially served with their warm, tangy peanut sauce.

My favorite of all the Thai food carts. I go here weekly, and they definitely know me by now! It’s great if you want to quickly grab some awesome Pad Thai. The chicken satay rocks and is another of my favorites, and the pineapple fried rice is wonderful. They also have a great Thai iced tea and all their prices are super affordable. Frequently, I have enough food for 2 meals, which is even more awesome. They also accept GoBox (if you don’t know what that is, look it up!!) Definitely recommend these guys to anyone looking for good Thai food downtown!

You know it’s good when… you can’t stop eating it! If I’m eating at my desk, I’ll usually grab a bite of whatever I have, work a bit, grab another bite, work a bit, etc. When I get Thai Sky, I have to dedicate the time to eating. I have to remind myself to wait until I’m done chewing the previous bite before putting the next in my mouth! So good!
They have a selection of pre-​made daily specials which makes getting the food really quick. The other items come out very fast. I’m a sucker for curry — the green, yellow, and pumpkin are great. I’ve had the pad Thai — it’s excellent. The spring rolls are a delicious afternoon snack too…

I just got back from here for lunch and it was really disappointing.
I’ve eaten Thai food all over the country and in Thailand many times, so please don’t ever, ever serve me pad Thai that tastes strongly of ketchup. Sad. It’s also all pre-​made and sitting in steam trays, which is would be alright I guess if it tasted decent, but it doesn’t. I ordered my dish with chicken also, and they’d might as well have not bothered. I had to hunt around for the 3 or 4 tiny scraps of chicken in the dish.

Disclaimer: this is only for the Pumpkin Curry and Iced Coffee
I love to check out the food carts at PDX but I almost never get anything since there are so many and I find them overwhelming. It was getting late and hunger took over so I got lucky with Thai Sky. I ordered the pumpkin curry with chicken, and it was really delicious, so spicy! The bell peppers and green beans were crisp and the star of the show, the pumpkin/​squash was al dente! Seriously, I’ve ordered Pumpkin Curry at other places and hate it when the pumpkin is hard. I wish I could have tried other dishes, but you will not go wrong with the pumpkin curry. It did have the perfect amount of spice and we pretty much demolished it. Iced coffee was a great companion to this spicy dish

Love this place almost as much as esan Thai, good yellow chicken curry dude working the cart is always nice and always seems to be in a happy mood. He sometimes has this yellow pnut curry and boy let me tell ya!

Location:
Food trucks in Portland make for an interesting concept in that most I’ve visited actually seem more like «mobile» takeout places much the same way as «mobile» homes. Technically the trucks can move, but they all seem to sit conveniently across several locations downtown. Thai Sky sits on the intersection between Oak and Fifth along a row with other food trucks. The primary difference is Thai Sky is usually open for dinner until 8pm, a time when crowds are substantially smaller than lunch (and is incidentally the only meal when I can actually go). Downtown parking is plentiful, particularly past 7pm. There’s even a (sort of) eating area on the sidewalk by the truck.
Food:
Right up my alley — cheap, fresh, and delicious. Every dish is made to order, right in front of you (which means it’s fresh and hot — right off the wok!). In a blind taste test, I think the food would compare favorably against most Thai takeout/​casual restaurants. Most dishes end up having the same sort of taste (stir fried basil, onions, and bell peppers), but that’s hardly a bad thing if you’re into basil. You can also specify the level of spice in your dish, but note this place has an «authentically» Thai scale. I’m usually one for challenging myself with really spicy dishes, but their «8÷10» is pretty legit. To make your next day easier, I would recommend topping out at a ⁶⁄₁₀. =)
I’ve honestly not had anything bad from the menu, but their mainstays are definitely the starch (rice/​noodle/​rice noodle) dishes. I’m a big fan of their Pad See Ew and Yakisoba (fried noodles — not sure how authentically Japanese, but hey, it’s tasty), as well as some of the more vegetable oriented stir frys — the Basil, Onion, and Bell Pepper or the Eggplant Basil. As far as protein goes, Shrimp and Chicken are winners, while the beef leaves something to be desired (can be a bit dry and tasteless).
Service:
Service is fast, efficient, and very friendly. The owner clearly loves his job, and always has a smile on his face. As every dish is made to order, and there is only one chef, I suspect wait times can really add up when there are many folks in line, but considering the quality of the dishes I’m impressed by the speed at which he can turn out the dishes. Besides, waiting for freshly-​cooked Thai food isn’t bad at all when you can strike up a good conversation while he’s cooking. Usually with food this cheap one doesn’t expect much from service, but at Thai Sky you can have the best of both worlds — cheap, quality food AND the owner always seems to be in a great mood. Extra points for me here.
I also like that even if you don’t have cash, they still take most credit cards with a nominal fee ($ 0.50). Very convenient, although a bit awkward when the credit card reader doesn’t work. Luckily even in this case there are Chase and Bank of America ATMs within close walking distance.
Value:
When one considers its quality, this place is phenomenal value. I don’t think there’s a single entrée priced above $ 7. Soft drinks ($ 1) and teas are also very reasonably priced. Portions are absolutely gigantic (definitely Asian American portions). I would consider myself a pretty big eater, but let’s just say I don’t plan on going to the gym after a meal here if I finish the entrée (which I always do because it’s delicious). Honestly I’m not sure how these guys (and other food trucks in Portland) make money. Considering the quality of food and portion size, I’m not sure if I’ve had Thai food with the same price-​to-​goodness ratio outside Thailand.
Overall:
A go-​to for takeout and a solid 4 stars. Food stacks up well against most Thai restaurants I’ve been to, and the value is simply unbeatable. A real gem.

It’s hard to stand out from a crowd of over 600 street vendors and 15% of them being Thai. This was the quietest street vendor on the block, so we decided to check this one out. The gentleman operating the truck is very friendly and we wound up chatting with him for a bit.
We ordered the Pad See Ew ($ 5.00), which he made in a few minutes. He handed over a heavy Styrofoam platter that I could easily guess weighed about 2 lbs. When we opened it, we were treated to a rather aesthetically pleasing Pad See Ew. It contained a combination of julienned carrots, bean sprouts, cilantro sprigs, broccoli, thin slices of beef, and an generous serving of flat rice noodles. Served on top was a nice sprinkle of chopped peanut bits and a lime wedge for good measure. I was surprised at how much food we got for $ 5.00, easily feeding two people or one very hungry person. The noodles were soft and far from greasy. The sliced beef was tender and flavorful. The added bonus of all the vegetables really gave this dish some texture, from the springy and refreshing bean sprouts, to the crunchy broccoli. Combined, it had the the perfect level of sweetness, making for a rather pleasing Pad See Ew that I’m sure many will appreciate.
I have to venture to say that Thai Sky serves a Pad See Ew that is a step above the norm, and possibly even doing better than a lot of Thai restaurants on 9^th Ave in New York City and Elmhurst in Queens, New York. Prices are cheap, portions are humongous. What isn’t there to like about this street vendor.