Paadee takes its name from the Thai phrase "paa dee," meaning to bring good things. Owner Earl Ninsom has described the concept simply: to provide good things is to walk the path of happiness. That idea plays out in Thai cooking built on fresh ingredients and bold spices, served in a cozy, neighborhood-feeling room on SE 28th Avenue in Kerns.
Service runs attentive and prompt, and the kitchen accommodates a range of dietary needs without making it complicated. A cocktail and mocktail program has developed its own following alongside the food, rounding out a spot regulars treat as a local go-to.
Service runs attentive and prompt, and the kitchen accommodates a range of dietary needs without making it complicated. A cocktail and mocktail program has developed its own following alongside the food, rounding out a spot regulars treat as a local go-to.