E-San Thai Cuisine food cart — Restaurant in Portland

I ordered #60 (veggie) Pad Thai... and I have to say.. I've been to 45 states, and got to stop and really smell the roses everywhere I went. Portland is one of the special places in the country where you can get really good food from different cultures, and even fushion cuisine. Thai food is one of my favorites, and usually when trying a new Thai place, I first start with the Pad Thai, because it's such an easy dish --- and if the Pad Thai is good - chances are their other dishes are.

First, I have to say they do not carry lime. Seems a little bizarre but not the end of the world. The service was absolutely atrocious, but its a hot day, i understand how it must feel cooking in this heat.

Now the food --- This was literally one of the WORST renditions of Pad Thai that I've ever had. I honestly don't even know that I'd call it Pad Thai.

I couldn't even smell the spices or the fish sauce which was very strange to me, but I gave it a chance --- and its just so... bland.

I'm going to eat it because I don't want to waste it... but it's definitely NOT what I wanted or expected. I tried to give this place the benefit of a doubt on all stops but the food just isnt good, and one of the women working there is...

Rating purely the food, it's perfectly fine. But it seems every time I go there they are out of what I want. They run out of garden rolls, or wide noodles, or...you name it. Seriously, a Thai place that runs out of noodles?

Also, if you have allergies, skip this place. I have a severe reaction to broccoli, and about 3 out of 4 times, they leave it in anyway. I'll chock that one up to language barrier, but I still want to give you a heads up.

Edit: Things seem to be improving on this front. Running out less, and they're getting the...

I don’t know how to describe it. Lots of rich authentic flavors instead of that fake red ketchup type sauce that some places tend to use. Super yummy! Excellent food. Highly recommend! Will be a regular as much as I’m in the area. Only down side is, they are closed on Sundays and we often like to eat out on Sundays so it’s not available. Great service. Precise on modifications. Try the pad Thai or pad ke mow and I think even the red pineapple curry but I’ll have to come back for that review! Wish they were a sit down...