Andy Ricker is an award-winning chef, restaurateur, and author renowned for popularizing Northern Thai cuisine in the United States through his Pok Pok restaurants.
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I’m Thai and just moved to this neighborhood, so I’ve been looking for authentic Thai restaurants nearby. I found Pok Pok Thai and I’m so glad I tried it! Everything I ordered was great, I especially loved the grilled marinated pork neck. The flavor and sauce were just right, it honestly tasted like Thailand!! I’ll definitely be back!
Pok Pok Thai • Thursday, 23 July 2026
We had a fantastic experience at Pok Pok Thai! The service was exceptionally friendly and attentive from the moment we walked in.
We started with the chicken gyoza, which was cooked perfectly and made for a great opener. For our main spreads, we shared a delicious mix of flavorful dishes:
° Pineapple Fried Rice with Shrimp: A great balance of sweet and savory with perfectly cooked shrimp.
° Moo Dad Diew (Pork): Savory, rich, and well-seasoned.
° Larb Neua Northern Style (Beef): Packed with bold, fresh herbs and great heat.
° Kai Yang Isan Style (Chicken): Tender, flavorful, and wonderfully prepared.
To top it all off, both the Thai Iced Tea and Green Tea Iced Tea were refreshing and well-crafted. Highly recommend checking this spot out if you're looking for delicious, authentic flavors and great hospitality!
I placed a pick up order this evening and upon entering the restaraunt I was greeted by a waitress that was friendly and attentive. I inquired about a menu item and if it could be altered to accommodate my dietary restrictions and she promptly went and spoke with the chef. She reported back that they could accommodate my request which was great to hear. I was impressed by the ambiance and decor. I ordered two items and both of them were flavorful and delicious. This restaraunt is a great addition to the neighborhood!
Drove past here several times wanted to check it out. We were met with a wonderful host/server. We ordered a few dishes. I got the panang curry which wasn’t the best. The portion was also pretty small. The chive dumplings were good. My only issues was that the next day we got an upset stomach and considering this was all I ate that day it’s pretty obvious it was from here. I would like to give this place another chance, and I’d like to mention that we did have an amazing server.
Already a new neighborhood favorite! Nothing we’ve had here has been bad. We’ve tried the pad Thai, green curry, spring rolls, crab Rangoon, Thai iced tea and mango sticky rice, and I would absolutely order every single thing again. Excited to keep working our way through the menu!
The space is also beautiful. So great to see the gorgeous design from Arun’s Thai being put to use again, with so many delicate Thai design touches throughout.
And a special shoutout to our waitress Rheanna! She’s warm, cheerful and incredibly attentive. You can tell how hard she works, balancing multiple tables while still making you feel genuinely taken care of. She really adds to the experience.
So happy to have Pok Pok Thai in the neighborhood. We’ll definitely be regulars!