Long Grain is regularly described as ‘the best Thai food in Maine.’

Since 2009, Long Grain owners Bas Nakjaroen and Paula Palakawong have been blending Asian cuisines with local and seasonal ingredients. If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path menu inspired by Thai, Singaporean, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Japanese flavors, this is a place that belongs at the top of your short list (whether you’re a local or not).

Foodies will enjoy scratch-cooked dishes reflecting Nakjaroen’s expertise, earning him recognition as a 2014 James Beard Award Semifinalist. And don’t worry if you have more of a simpleton’s palate (like me), you’ll still be obsessed with this spot. I can’t get enough of their Chicken Pad Thai or their Pad Seaw. (They’re also known for their Vegan options!)

ADDRESS:
20 Washington St, Camden

HOURS:
Tues through Sat: 11:30a-2:30p and 4:30p-9p

WEBSITE:
longgraincamden.com

A cozy restaurant interior with wooden chairs and tables, illuminated by warm lighting, including a chandelier, window with fairy lights, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.
Fried chicken pieces topped with chopped green onions in a wire basket on a paper liner, served in a white bowl on a wooden table.
A plate of stir-fried vegetables and chicken on a wooden table at Camden Famous restaurant.
A large wooden table with papers and glass vases holding dried plants, surrounded by chairs in a cozy room. Behind the table, there is a white shelving unit filled with various canned goods, bottles, and kitchen supplies, with some baskets on top. The room has warm lighting and a casual, inviting atmosphere.
A bowl of Vietnamese pho garnished with fresh herbs, on a wooden table with small side dishes and glasses in the background.