"The Thai food and Texas BBQ mashup at Eem might seem unexpected at first, but the more you think about it, it totally makes sense. The combination of smoked meats, bird’s eye chilies, and handfuls of herbs go perfectly together, making a meal here worth the (inevitable) wait. They only take reservations for parties of six and more, so put your name on the list before heading to nearby Migration Brewing or The Box Social to buy some time. After one bite of the creamy white curry that’s studded with chunks of burnt-end brisket, you’ll get why it’s on everyone’s table. Add some smoked pork belly krapao, topped with a fried egg and a fun slushie drink, and soak up the party vibes before heading to your coworker’s gallery show you keep flaking on. Food Rundown photo credit: High Proof Preacher White Curry With Brisket Burnt-Ends Neither purely Texan nor Thai, you can’t go to Eem without ordering the white curry. This now legendary Portland dish is essentially a spicy, coconutty vehicle for the juicy brisket cubes with caramelized edges. photo credit: High Proof Preacher Chopped BBQ Fried Rice Roughly chopped beef brisket stir-fried with shishito peppers, chili jam, and rice is kind of a no brainer when you’re combining BBQ with Asian flavors. That said, you’re going to want an order (or three) for the table." - Krista Garcia
