Fried chicken & good times.
Crispy Gai is a restaurant and cocktail bar celebrating bold Thai flavors, crispy fried chicken, tropical drinks, and good times in Portland, Maine. Our famous fried chicken is just the beginning. Expect bright salads, spicy noodles, crunchy vegetables, and dishes that balance sweet, sour, salty, spicy, and savory flavors in every bite. Behind the bar, you'll find fresh takes on classic cocktails, tropical-inspired originals, a thoughtfully curated selection of natural wines, and local draft beers.
Whether you're stopping in for a quick lunch, gathering with friends over dinner, or settling in for cocktails, we believe great hospitality is about creating a place that's energetic, welcoming, and just a little bit unexpected.
No white tablecloths. No fuss. Just really good chicken, great drinks, and a place you'll want to come back to.
Come hungry. Order extra sauce. Stay for another round.
Look for the heart ♥ on our menu.
Each month $1 for each item sold will be donated to a different community organization. Currently we have donated $18,392.60 to organizations that directly impact our community.
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS WE HAVE SUPPORTED:
Unified Asian Communities
Black Owned Maine
Wayside Food Programs
Wabanaki REACH
Equality Maine
The Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP)
Cultivating Community
MaineTransNet
In Her Presence
Equality Community Center Maine
Speak About It
Preble Street
Locker Project
The Telling Room
Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition
Somali Bantu Community Association
Khmer Maine
OUT Maine
Saltwater Classroom
Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition
Through These Doors
Maine Needs
Learning Works
Maine Community Foundation
Mano En Mano
Palaver Strings
The Light Within
Mayo Street Arts
Sexual Assault Services of Southern Maine
Khmer Maine
Presente! Maine
Best Buddies (Maine chapter)
Ruth's Reusable Resources
More Women+ Surf
STRIVE
Portland Recovery Community Center