Category Archives: Awards and Recognition

BEAVERTON’S BEST AWARDS

This summer has been extremely warm! Here at Thai Bloom, we are so proud to serve our guests daily in our air-conditioned restaurant and outside dining. We want to thank all of our guests for coming in, we appreciate each and every single one of you!

Our Thai Bloom! Beaverton location won 3 awards for Beaverton’s Best 2022 in Beaverton Valley Times by Pamplin Media. We have been honored with gold medals for BEST THAI and BEST CATERING. We also came runner up with a silver medal for BEST TAKE-OUT! See the full list of the community wins and newspaper section here. Thank you to our loyal guests for all of your support, every step of the way!

CATERING
Out with the boring catering and in with the exciting, tasty catering — where Thai Bloom! flavors are always divine and satisfying. Thai Bloom’s catering is growing rapidly and is filled with the same fresh ingredients, authenticity, and includes the made-from-scratch meals that you know and love!
We have two types of catering, depending on your needs:

1. Catering Delivery Drop Off.
A simple delivery drop off of your order and/or basic setup of heated buffet tables is our first catering option to choose from. Online Ordering will allow you to place a catering order anytime of day or night for pick-up or delivery at your desired time.

2. Full-Service Catering.
Our second type of catering is event-managed and has our friendly staff serving on-site. Thai Bloom! also offers buffet, family style, or plated dinner options. Whether it’s an office lunch, wedding, party, or business function — we cater to your needs!
Popular dishes for catering:
Thai Bloom’s Drunken Noodles, Yellow or Panang Curry, Beef Broccoli, and Spicy Chicken with Basil are most popular for catering. The popular starters/finger foods are Chicken Satay and Salad Rolls. The protein for most main entrees and spice levels can be customized based on your dietary restrictions, as we offer tofu and veggies for vegetarians and vegan or gluten-free options.

Find out why Thai Bloom’s catering is so special and growing tremendously popular! You can count on Thai Bloom’s professionalism and hospitality, as well as several options that fit your needs. If you are interested in this service and want additional information, we can send a catalog and even set up a free consultation to go over the different packages, styles, and prices for you to choose from. Call us at 503.644.8020. We will not disappoint!

We can bring Thai Bloom! and Thai Bloom! staff to you and we guarantee that our service will meet your satisfaction. You can place the order online at https://thaibloom.com/order anytime or by phone at 503.644.8020.

THAI BLOOM DELIVERS
Did you know that Thai Bloom offers delivery from the restaurant? In all, ordering directly from Thai Bloom through our app or online will ensure you will receive quality and food in a timely manner. There’s assurance in supporting local businesses instead of a giant corporate intermediary.

Remember that if you download our app and join our rewards program, every order will count toward future savings. Third-party delivery (such as DoorDash, GrubHub, Uber eats, etc.) will charge more than Thai Bloom! delivery. Let us save you some fees! Visit https://www.thaibloom.com/thai-food-delivery or call 503.644.8020 to place a delivery order directly from us.

Thai Bloom Joins the Harvest Soiree

On Saturday, October 21st, Thai Bloom will join a group of charitable donors to The Harvest Soiree, an annual fundraiser for the Junior League of Portland. Hosted at the Castaway Portland (1900 NW 18th Avenue), this evening of fun, food, dancing, and fundraising benefits the organization’s general fund which supports membership trainings and programs, including:  End Domestic Violence, Stop Human Trafficking, Community Connections, and Healthy Habits, Healthy Kids. These programs impact the lives of many women and children in Oregon and Southwest Washington by supporting survivors and increasing awareness of human trafficking and domestic violence.

Founded in 1910, the Junior League of Portland has a rich history of training women to become civic leaders and promoting voluntarism. The organization is also volunteer-driven. One hundred percent of its leadership roles, day-to-day operations, and programs are carried out by unpaid women who are dedicated to improving the Portland Metropolitan Area.

With a membership roster that tops 600 women, today’s Junior League of Portland is stronger than ever. Its mission is to end the cycle of violence against women and children. To that end, the organization’s achievements during its recent fiscal year include:

  • Providing 2,100 undergarments for survivors of human trafficking
  • Collecting over 9,000 books for children who live in low-income areas
  • Conducting 5 mentorship forums and 10 training sessions for members
  • Hosting the first BEST (Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking) award luncheon
  • Awarding $25,000 in grants to local organizations that work with children and survivors of domestic violence or sex trafficking
  • Volunteering over 1,800 hours working directly in the community at 100+ community service events

We are delighted to lend our support to this worthy cause.

Thai Bloom Repeats as Judge’s Choice

A crowd of 300 filled the Athletic Center at Valley Catholic High School last Saturday night for the Sixth Annual Soup’s On, a charitable event co-sponsored by the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon and the City of Beaverton. A select group of restaurants and community organizations took the opportunity to showcase their soups while competing for a Critic’s Choice Award and the popular vote.

For the second year in a row, Thai Bloom walked away with the Judge’s Choice Award. The Chicken Tom Cha proved irresistible to the distinguished panel of judges which included: Wayne Garcia, news anchor for KPTV FOX12; Jenny Hansson, news anchor for KOIN6; Mark Katches, editor of The Oregonian/OregonLive; Ed Langlois, managing editor of the Catholic Sentinel; Rhonda Shelby, morning meteorologist for KATU; Matt Singledecker, sports editor of the Beaverton Valley Times; Joe Smith, former business reporter for KGW-TV; and K.L. Wombacher, executive vice president and general manager of the Hillsboro Hops.

2016 Soup's On Judge's Choice Award soup's on awards

Thai Bloom was also honored with the Bronze Ladle Award which reflects the soup’s popular appeal among the evening’s guests.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Sunshine Pantry, a family-run non-profit food pantry. For more than 25 years, the Sunshine Pantry has provided food, amenities, housewares and clothing to those who struggle in Washington County, in other areas of Oregon, and in southwest Washington.

“Thai Bloom has been a partner in the Soup’s On event for the past four years,” said Jonathan Lapham. “We’re happy to do our part to help the Sunshine Pantry serve those in need. We look forward to returning next year and hope that our soup continues to be well-received.”

Thai Bloom Earns Certificate of Excellence

2016 Certificate of ExcellenceThai Bloom! Restaurant has received the TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence for its Beaverton and NW Portland locations. Recipients include accommodations, eateries, and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience.

The Certificate of Excellence accounts for the quality, quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travelers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews ,and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.

“With the Certificate of Excellence, TripAdvisor honors hospitality businesses that have consistently received strong praise and ratings from travelers,” said Heather Leisman, Vice President of Industry Marketing, TripAdvisor. “This recognition helps travelers identify and book properties that regularly deliver great service. TripAdvisor is proud to play this integral role in helping travelers feel more confident in their booking decisions.”

TripAdvisor branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, reaching 340 million unique monthly visitors. These sites operate in 48 markets worldwide and offer 350 million reviews and opinions covering 6.5 million accommodations, restaurants, and attractions.

Thai Bloom is Judge’s Choice at Soups On

For the third straight year, Thai Bloom participated in the annual Soups On co-sponsored by the City of Beaverton and the Sisters of St. Mary’s of Oregon. The event gathers area residents to taste ladle-full samples of soups prepared by local restaurants. This year’s entrants also included the Beaverton Police Department, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, and the Maryville Nursing Home.

Thai Bloom was honored with the 2015 Judge’s Choice Award. We featured our Tom Yum soup made with chicken, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf, fried shallots, and a fresh cilantro topping.

This year’s gathering raised $17,500 to fight hunger. The event has drawn $48,000 to the cause over the past 4 years.

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Thai Bloom Chosen for Guest Chef Series by Portland Trailblazers

Portland-TrailblazersPremier season ticket holders enjoyed a “Taste of Thai” at the Portland Trailblazers game Friday night courtesy of Thai Bloom’s Co-Founder and Executive Head Chef Sayan Promwongsa. Guests sampled spicy wings and salmon in an intimate setting at the Moda Center’s Courtside Club.

For this select group of Trailblazer fans, the Guest Chef Series provides a unique and personal experience with the top chefs in the region while enhancing their game day experience. As a featured chef on the Portland Food Adventure, Mr. Promwongsa was an obvious choice for this renowned collective.

“It was a pleasure working with the Portland Trailblazers and having the opportunity to showcase our food. We were delighted to see guests come back for seconds and thirds, sometimes carrying several orders at a time back to their tables,” said General Manager Walter Bowers. “I’d call the evening a success.”

Thai Bloom Repeats as Golden Ladle Winner

For the second straight year, Thai Bloom garnered the popular vote for the tastiest soup at the Fourth Annual Soup’s On fundraiser hosted by the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon and the City of Beaverton. The restaurant featured its Kao Soy Noodle soup and triumphed over 21 other entrants. Proceeds benefitted The Oregon Food Bank (OFB).

This year’s event was held at the Valley Catholic High School Athletic Center. Despite the festive atmosphere in which area residents sampled soups, desserts, wine, and coffee donated by local businesses, OFB CEO Susannah Morgan reminded the audience of the grim reality of food insecurity in Oregon. Through a statewide network of hunger-relief agencies, OFB provides emergency food boxes to 270,000 people per month. Of those, 92,000 are children.

Thai Bloom's 2014 Golden Ladle Award

“We accept this award with gratitude for our supporters and deep appreciation for the Oregon Food Bank’s lifesaving work,” said Walter Bowers, general Manager of Thai Bloom. “We look forward to returning next year.”

Thai Bloom Wins Golden Ladle Award at 2013 Soup’s On

chicken tom kha soupThai Bloom’s Chicken Tom Kha soup received the top honors last night at the Third Annual Soup’s On tasting hosted by the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon and the City of Beaverton. This fundraising event featured entrants from 20 local restaurants, and $12,000 in proceeds benefitted The Oregon Food Bank.

Food insecurity is a serious problem in our community. For the past 2 years, the Oregon Food Bank’s statewide network of regional food banks distributed more than 1 million emergency food boxes. Most adult emergency food recipients are looking for work, working, retired, or disabled. Thirty-four percent of those receiving emergency food are children.

This year’s event was held at the Valley Catholic High School Athletic Center. For a modest entrance fee, residents enjoyed soups, desserts, wine, and coffee donated by local businesses. Guests sampled a wide variety of soups and voted for their favorites. Awards were presented to the top three vote-getters.

“We were honored to be given the opportunity to showcase our most popular soup while joining others in service of our community,” said Walter Bowers, general Manager of Thai Bloom. “It was a pleasant and unexpected surprise to walk away with the Golden Ladle at our first appearance at the event.”

Assistant Manager Recognized For Stellar Service

somphone "sam" saisiriSomphone “Sam” Saisiri has been named a Washington County Visitors Association Front-Line Hospitality Hero for 2012. The award honors individuals who consistently provide top notch service and contribute favorably to visitor impressions of Washington County.

Located in the heart of downtown Beaverton, Thai Bloom brings the beauty, exquisite cuisine, and warm hospitality from the “Land of Smiles” to the Portland metro area. Whether visiting for a spirited Happy Hour or a comfortable meal with friends, family, or colleagues, patrons enjoy the quiet elegance of the bar and dining areas while feasting on sumptuous food.

As Assistant Manager, Sam selects, trains, and supervises the wait staff and provides oversight of the beverage service. A native of Thailand, he embodies both the gentle grace and the strong work ethic of his people. His knowledge of Thai food is unparalleled, and his long tenure in the food and beverage business gives him the capacity to model service excellence while cultivating a strong staff.

Sam makes sure that all customers have an opportunity to render commentary – not just the select few who express their opinions in public forums. His genuine concern for their dining experience leads him to quietly and unobtrusively secure valuable insights that he shares with the kitchen and wait staff. This feedback fuels the chefs’ creativity and drives continuous improvement in systems and processes.

“Sam has an incredible eye for detail and the capacity to retain it in memory. He can recall the names of hundreds of customers – and their family members – and the specific meals and/or events that they’ve enjoyed at the restaurant,” noted Walter Bower, General Manager. “His personal touch is among the many reasons why we enjoy repeat customers and a vibrant referral business.”