Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Pearl District

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Pearl District reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Mike

   Atlanta8 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   If you are not familiar with this restaurant, put on your detective hat before going there. If you are familiar with it my condolences. During a visit with my daughter and two grandchildren, aged eight and nine, last weekend, I used Yelp to look at the menu on their website and Yelp reviews to be certain that they serve pad Thai, one of the only two Thai dishes the grandchildren will eat. I made reservations for the four of us, including the required $100 no-show deposit. When we arrived and were handed the menu, the only pad Thai on the menu is served with lobster tails, which they won’t eat, and which was $40. When we asked if they could just do the regular pad Thai ($16), they refused. It turns out that on the website, after the Dinner Menu, if you just so happen to keep scrolling, you will see another menu labeled Weekend Dinner Menu. Keep in mind that the regular Dinner Menu is not labeled Weekday Dinner Menu. So, do not assume that what you see on Yelp or their website is what you will get, but scroll around, looking for other clues regarding what food will be available when you arrive. The grandkids agreed to eat pad see eu, which when served, looked nothing like the photo on the website, and was poorly prepared, with almost no gravy or taste. The tom kha soup was much too sweet as well. The interior of the restaurant looked nothing like the website’s interior, either. Altogether, nothing but one disappointment after another. Needless to say, based on our experience, I do not recommend any of their locations, and frankly, am surprised that they are still in business.
   

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   Rachael

   E. Tennessee3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great spot! Food was interesting and the drinks were great.
   

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   THOMAS

   Portland32 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We tried several dishes at our table, and everything was delicious. The flavors and spices are bolder here, which made for a great dining experience. Definitely recommended.
   

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   faisal

   Portland7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good was amazing. All of the dishes we ordered were to die for including the desserts.
   

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   Dana

   Calgary14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food and fabulous cocktails! Wonderful evening.
   

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   Deanna

   Seattle1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Exceptional. It’s rare to get good food and presentation at the same time and we received both! Highly recommend.
   

   Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Pearl DistrictResponded on March 31, 2025

   Hi Deanna, Thank you so much for your exceptional review and recommendation!
   

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   James VIP

   Denver7 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 25, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Hi, OpenTabler since 2007 here with hundreds of bookings and reviews. I'm sorry to say that this is probably one of the more disappointing experiences I've had in a long time, and I can't recommend Farmhouse Kitchen to others. In fact, I recommend avoiding. Having dined at acclaimed Thai restaurants all around the world (including Michelin-starred restaurants in Thailand), I question the authenticity of this particular menu, which seems to focus heavily on presentation and theme which eschewing the technique and production of flavors that capture the essence of "real" Thai food. For example, my dish, the Kai Som Ros, was covered in bonito (smoked fish) flakes, which is generally associated with Japanese cuisine, and certainly not Thai. This bizarre choice, which had a great visual effect of the hot flakes pulsing and wafting when the dish arrived, unfortunately resulted in the sauce having a very smoky flavor that was unexpected and not at all appetizing. The cocktails, while creative in name and arriving in flashy/quirky containers, were run-of-the-mill quality. EVERYTHING on the menu is overpriced. My advice to the restaurant: go back to the basics and refocus more on culinary quality and authenticity. You can do that without compromising the flashy presentation. But when the best part of the experience is the presentation, it comes across as a gimmick intended to justify an overpriced menu.
   

   Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Pearl DistrictResponded on March 26, 2025

   Hi James, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine. We respect the insights of seasoned reviewers like yourself, especially those with experience at renowned restaurants. Our goal at Farmhouse Kitchen is to offer a fresh perspective on Thai cuisine, created from the chef’s childhood recipes and inspired by ingredients available in today’s market. We proudly embrace the idea of being a new generation of Thai food, and we understand that our approach may not be for everyone. We acknowledge that many traditional Thai dishes have stood the test of time, and we hold deep respect for those classics. At the same time, we aim to create something unique, blending authenticity with innovation. Our intention is never to compromise quality, but rather to offer an alternative experience. We appreciate your feedback and hope you’ll consider giving our food and flavors another try in the future. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts.
   

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   Chloe

   Portland1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was great coming back to Farmhouse Kitchen Thai after visiting the Hawthorne location previously. The staff was super accommodating about some folks in my party being late to the reservation. Really Happy with the service, portion sizes and fun decor. Highly recommend!!
   

   Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Pearl DistrictResponded on March 25, 2025

   Hi Chloe, We're glad you enjoyed your visit and appreciated our accommodating staff, portion sizes and fun decor! Thanks for your recommendation!
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Portland1 review

   3.0

   Dined on March 23, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Reservations made thru OT on Monday for a celebratory dinner the following Saturday, and we called Sat morning to confirm. When we arrived the host could not find our reservation anywhere, suggested a couple times we made the reservation at a different location (we didn’t), and insisted they don’t take reservations at all for groups as large as ours (six people). Overall a very frustrating experience, but we did eventually get seated and the servers themselves were great. On the other hand, the food itself was excellent as always! The drinks were similarly outstanding, but MUCH more expensive than expected - a basic margarita was $16, and the beverage tab alone was close to $200 (collectively we had 8-9 drinks). Overall we had a decent experience, but next time we’ll be enjoying cocktails elsewhere BEFORE dinner.
   

   Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Pearl DistrictResponded on March 29, 2025

   Hi there, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the food and drinks and sincerely apologize for the reservation mix-up. This isn’t our standard, and we’ll address it with our team. We appreciate your insights and hope to welcome you back for a smoother experience.
   

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    Sandeep VIP

    Chicago130 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The Volcano Cup Noodles are absolutely delicious! Unfortunately, my wife couldn’t enjoy them because of her dietary restrictions. I wish they offered pork belly or chicken options instead. However, she did love her Crab Fried Rice.
    

    Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Pearl DistrictResponded on March 22, 2025

    Hi Sandeep, We're thrilled you enjoyed the Volcano Cup Noodles and that your wife loved the Crab Fried Rice. We'll definitely consider adding more protein options to accommodate different dietary preferences! Thank you for support!
    

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