Riley Sykes

Crispy Gai

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in response to Sterling Graves

I am headed to Portland, Maine in July and I'm looking for all the recommendations - coffee shops, restaurants, coastal views, bars, places to shop, hidden gems, etc. What are some of your favorite spots? Thanks!

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Fantastic chicken, drinks, bites, full of flavor and adorable vibe inside. 10/10 bathroom

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Madge Home

“Thai restaurant in Portland that specializes in fried chicken but everything is phenomenal (including their cocktails). I dream about their pad see ew!”

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Rachel Hellesto

Rachel Hellesto

“Crab fried rice, pad see ew, & fried chicken. Yes and yes and yes.”

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Rachael Gadoury

Rachael Gadoury

“I only recently got to try crispy gai for the first time but damn I am counting the days till I return because my god. We went during the day and got the tom yum fries (to die) with allllll the sauces. Yes I love a fry and a sauce flight. But I think my favorite combo was the NJS ranch. My sneaky favorite thing was a very unassuming cabbage salad that I didn’t anticipate hitting like it did. We al”

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