The Wild Rose in the heart of downtown Bend serves Northern Thai food, traditionally a very rural cuisine, and an experience for all five senses. Nearly every meal is accompanied with ‘khao niew’, sticky Jasmine rice meant for eating with your hands (no chopsticks here). Best enjoyed when formed into small croquettes, the sticky rice is dipped in the fresh chili pastes and sauces that are most prominent in Chiang Mai and its surrounding areas. Fresh and crunchy vegetables are served with every sauce, dip, and paste. No Pad Thai here either. The menu is not divided into courses, but rather into separate categories that make up a complete traditional Northern Thai meal, with dishes that are prepared for sharing. Every dish crafted at the Wild Rose comes from a family recipe, the way their family loves to eat it – more lemongrass, less coconut milk, etc. Due to the size of the establishment, they implement a strict reservation policy for parties of six or more only, made at least one day in advance by phone or in person. For takeout orders please also call or visit them in person. During peak hours they may not be able to accommodate take-out orders in our normal speedy fashion. Please allot extra time by calling us in advance for larger orders, particularly on weekends.
