Langbaan, one of the first restaurants to serve a Thai tasting menu in America, was named the country’s most outstanding restaurant at the James Beard Foundation Awards ceremony Monday in Chicago. According to the foundation, the Outstanding Restaurant award goes to an establishment that “demonstrates consistent excellence in food, atmosphere, hospitality and operations, while contributing positively to its broader community.” “This 24-seat restaurant, which channels sort of a Bangkok night market vibe, has been instrumental to introducing Portland to authentic addictive flavors of Thai cooking,” awards show commentators said. “Whether it’s the bright salads, mouth-numbing larb, complex curries...Langbaan is the most fun you can have in Portland on a night out.” Follow the link in our bio to read more. 📷 by killendave #portland #pdxeats