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Beloved Portland Thai Restaurant Yui Reopens
Yui, a popular local favorite, has found a new home on SE Belmont after a brief hiatus.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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Yui, a much-missed Thai restaurant in Portland run by a daughter-mother duo, has reopened in a new location on SE Belmont. The restaurant is known for its traditional Thai noodles, curries, and soups, as well as some unique dishes like shrimp and pork shu mai, sakoo tapioca dumplings, and fish sauce fried chicken wings.
Why it matters
The return of Yui is welcome news for Portland's Thai food enthusiasts, as the restaurant had developed a loyal following in its previous location before a brief closure. Its reopening helps maintain the city's diverse and vibrant culinary scene.
The details
Yui is run by Chalunthorn 'Yui' Schaeffer and her mother Ta Triamchainon. After the restaurant's previous location closed in 2023, it operated as a pop-up at Bonne Chance. Now Yui has found a permanent new home on SE Belmont, where it is serving its signature Thai dishes as well as some new menu items like shrimp and pork shu mai and sakoo tapioca dumplings.
- Yui originally opened prior to 2023.
- The restaurant closed its previous location in 2023.
- Yui operated as a pop-up at Bonne Chance after the closure.
- Yui has now reopened in a new permanent location on SE Belmont in early 2026.
The players
Chalunthorn 'Yui' Schaeffer
The daughter and co-owner of Yui restaurant.
Ta Triamchainon
The mother and co-owner of Yui restaurant.
What they’re saying
“We're so excited to be back and serving our community again. Our new location allows us to expand our menu and bring back all the dishes our customers love.”
— Chalunthorn 'Yui' Schaeffer, Co-owner, Yui (eater.com)
The takeaway
The reopening of Yui is a testament to the resilience and passion of Portland's independent restaurant owners, who are committed to serving their local communities even in the face of challenges. This family-run Thai spot's return is a welcome addition to the city's diverse culinary landscape.
