Compact restaurant dishing up Thai specialties & cocktails amid a laid-back atmosphere.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 166 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 747-5090
Website: https://order.online/store/Kuno-865267/en-US/?hideModal=true&pickup=true
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We came in with a group of 9 last minute and were warmly welcomed! The food and drinks were all excellent and I only wish I’d taken better pictures.
I had their cocktail no. 1 which was zingy and delicious without being too sweet, and the stir fry ground chicken with basil which truly felt like a perfect meal. Everything on the plate was done thoughtfully well: the sauce was light and flavorful, the chicken was tender, the rice was chewy and moist and the egg was fried just right while staying runny… Yum! Not oily, just delicious and wildly satisfying.
Also want to highlight the apps: shishito peppers (really enjoyed that unique seasoning) and beautiful fluffy/crispy brussels sprouts, also remarkable in flavor. Really glad we shared those down the table!
Some of my friends had the crab wontons and said they loved those, too.
On a recent snowy Saturday night, we were looking for a casual, affordable sit-down dinner. The challenge? It’s Portland, so most places close by 9 pm. Kuno, open until 11 pm, was a welcome surprise. The restaurant has a cozy, neighborhood feel with plenty of free street parking nearby. When you walk in, the bar area is the first thing you see. It almost feels like the bar’s the whole restaurant, but there’s a small dining room tucked in the back. The bar itself seemed like a great spot to grab a cocktail and a bite, and I’d come back just for that.
The menu isn’t huge, but it has a solid variety. I stole a bite of my husband’s spicy chicken sandwich, and it was easily a 10/10. The bread was fluffy, the chicken thick and juicy, and the slaw on top gave it a yummy twist. My ground chicken with basil came with a crispy fried egg, but it leaned a little salty. I also assumed the egg would be sunny-side up, which was on me. I’d still order it again, but the chicken sandwich was the clear winner. We also got a few apps: the wings were juicy with a generous portion, the pork dumplings were delish, and the crab wontons, while tasty, leaned more cream cheese than crab filling.
Drinks-wise, they offered cocktails, beer, and even full bottles of wine; we ordered a $40 bottle of Italian red. Our two entrées, three apps, and wine came to about $110, which felt reasonable for the portions and quality, especially given the area. We left happy and will definitely be back when we’re in the mood for no-frills Thai food. Kuno is exactly that — homey, unpretentious, and casual, but still a place where you can order a reasonably priced bottle of wine and get solid service.
The tangerine chicken was absolutely the best! I don’t usually get drinks but the tequila #3 cocktail was perfect.
Everything was clean, tasty and definitely worth 5 stars. Thank you
I’ve gotten the chicken pad Thai as well as the nasi goreng which are both pretty good, the spicy chicken wings are amazing though and definitely my favorite and they aren’t overly spicy.
Perfectly crisp flash fried in a mild sambal chili. Still delicious as left overs the next day.
I had the Green Curry entree, fresh vegetable and tofu swimming in so much flavor