Berlu was one of the places I was most excited to try for our trip to PDX and it didn't disappoint! I can also count this as another *coffee fix adventure* of mine... -Hubs ordered the Vietnamese Coffee (Ca Phe Sua Da) and it was good! Strong, but smooth. -I ordered the Double Espresso w/ Peanut Milk (Keo Me Xing Hue), which was very peanuty and creamy. I loved it. -Salted Egg/Coconut Tart was good, but not exactly what I expected. Wished it could've been warm, but it didn't taste bad. A play on salty-sweet. -Pandan Bahn Nuong w/ Salted Coconut Cream was warmed up and delicious with or without the cream. Not overly green, so I believe no food coloring (I hope!). Service is quick. We were able to find parking right out front and had to pay since it was a Saturday. Easy if you want to just grab and go, but we ate really quickly. read more

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Curious to experience this eccentric Vietnamese bakery. Inside ~ fresh white minimalist interior with some color pop furnishings. Selected a few random choices ~ pleasing chewy spongy textures, Asian-style slightly sweet and shareable bite portions. First taste of the white cream did nothing to complement the tasting so we left most of it uneaten. The "one of everything" box is not a discounted price for buying them all but a fun way to share with a group. An enjoyable experience and looking forward to visiting again. read more

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I got the pandan banh bo nuong, which is served warm with the cream to the side. This has a mochi like texture, and it's fun to eat. I got the salted egg tart as well which is more indulgent but still not quite rich and balanced with the egg yolk savoriness. I got the roasted coconut water which is exactly what it sounds like and I liked it. They do have more interesting drinks but I was feeling too full. I'd come back to try other pastries, and would love to try the avocado toast on the pandan bread. read more

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I've heard great things about Berlu for a long time and finally got the chance to drop by myself. Their space is off Belmont. Parking can be tricky. I like the interior, it is bright white with pops of orange. I got "one of everything" of their baked goods which they make easy to do. (They also have savory meals.) It was $40.75. I shared with three others - some items are easier to divide than others. We enjoyed each item. Highlights were the pandan banh, pineapple cake, and canelé. Some in our group don't love coconut so the mango roll and egg tart were not quite as beloved, but nothing wrong with them. That leaves the crème brûlée and pandan waffle as "middle of the pack." But again, all were tasty. They're unique flavors and textures - not something we'd order all the time but really great to try! read more

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The pandan bread had strong pandan flavor and the white sauce that goes with it was cry good. I think they should give more sauce read more

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Man I'm getting punished for not taking a picture of the menu because the desserts were great! Yes if you grew up on Banh Bo Nuong (honeycomb cake) then you'll be disappointed because it doesn't hit like that, so I won't comment on this for people who never had it. But everything else was so interesting. The mango dessert with sago hidden under the fruit brûlée mochi was so unique. I also enjoyed the cardamom creme brûlée tart since the passion fruit really brightens up the whole dessert, while keeping that unique cardamom combination. Had I known the menu changes I would have taken a picture. My wife was a big fan on the drinks, especially the roasted peanut milk drink (I believe there's espresso shots and sesame foam). The pistachio drink was interesting but not sure I would order that again. Even if some things were not my favorite, I appreciate the creativity and sharing various types of Vietnamese food outside the most commonly known ones. I'll be back and will also try the savory items! read more

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Berlu Bakery is an authentic Vietnamese bakeshop spearheaded by a James Beard award-winning chef. This spot is located in the Belmont area where street parking will be your go to. Inside, they have a modern and minimalistic setup with a good amount of seating. Wifey and I ended up getting a couple of their pastries to try, including the star of the show, the Banh Bo Nuong. Everything that we had tasted amazing and all of the staff are very friendly and welcoming. You can tell they really put a lot of craft and intention into the products they put out. Berlu Bakery is Viet gang approved! read more

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Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon to try out Berlu Bakery! The store front is bright and has a lot of seating so that you can enjoy your treats. We ordered at the front - a salted egg tart, pear and pandan roll cake, and the pandan bánh bò nướng. The roll cake was my favorite. The delicate flavor of the pandan complemented the pear well and the cake itself wasn't too sweet. The honeycomb cake was super unique - coconut milk flavor forward and a bit salty. The salted egg tart was also a treat! The Vietnamese iced coffee here wasn't my thing. The menu says it's is sweetened with condensed milk but the flavor tastes like coconut milk and slightly sour. Overall, I would visit again to try the rest of the pastries. It's a great space for meet up with friends so I'll be sure to do that too :) read more

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A very belated review of one of my favorite bakeries in town. I was so sad when they shuttered their doors in 2024 and then thrilled when they reopened in 2025! I love all of their pastries and others have written about them at length so I won't bore you. The tldr is that they're generally chewy but with a mixture of textures, lots of use of tropical se Asian flavors like lychee, coconut, pandan, etc. I know they're known for their pastries but I really appreciate their savory menu items like their ban xeo (which I think is no longer on the menu) and their avo toast. Want to come back for their bowl of noodle soup. The interior is a really fresh white with pops of bold color and spacious with multiple seating options. I love bringing out of town guests here because the menu is so unique and well executed! read more

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We came here for lunch. You order at the counter and they bring out your drinks and hot items. There's self-serve water, utensils, to-go containers, but they will bus for you. The Bun Berlu has a nice clean, tart and peppery profile and comes with a generous amount of their house-made meatballs. The sablefish balls were a little softer than the pork belly, and I think I slightly preferred them, but both are good. My favorite baked goods were the pandan tapioca cake, which comes with a separate salted cream, and the salted egg/coconut tart. Tip is included in pricing. read more

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I'd been putting off trying Berlu for a while; nervous I wouldn't be able to fully appreciate the non-traditional take on some of my favorite Vietnamese desserts and súps. After stalking their Instagram longer than I'd like to admit, I finally sent my husband on a solo mission: one of everything, the bún Berlu, and the kẹo mè xửng huế latte (inspired by one of my all-time favorite Vietnamese candies, how could I say no?). Everything was delicious. I love traditional Vietnamese food deeply, but what Berlu does - centering high-quality ingredients and letting them speak - just works. The súp tasted like something made with care in your family's home kitchen, the kind of dish you genuinely cannot find anywhere else. The balance of flavors, salty to sour, the soft-yet-chewy meatballs dragged through chili sauce... I inhaled the entire bowl without coming up for air. The desserts? I genuinely cannot pick a favorite. Each one earned its place. If I had to find one small bone to pick, it would be that I prefer my coconut milk with a slightly saltier finish, but that's purely personal preference, not a real complaint. The latte was outstanding. The coffee itself was high quality, and the peanut candy flavor came through clearly - present without being cloying. Exactly what it promised to be. As I slurped the last of the broth from my bowl, I told my family we'd be back. Next time with my Vietnamese mother in tow. She'll be the real judge ;) read more

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Finally got to try this place through the night market menu. I wasn't sure what to expect because I grew up eating bun cha and I was so pleasantly surprised by their take on it! The meat and noodles were cooked and seasoned perfectly, the fresh lettuce shreds added a wonderful textural component, and the broth/dressing was savory with bright zest to it! This is the perfect bún chǎ for summertime. It is also hard to find good vegan versions of Vietnamese dishes, and my partner who is vegan really enjoyed his vegan bún chǎ. I also loved it! We also shared the xoài xanh và ót and really enjoyed that as well. The chuói nép nuóng was phenomenal. I was so excited to finally try this place and was so impressed that I came back the next morning to try their pastries. We got the cardamom cake w/ crème brûlée, ube cherry tart, and the strawberry roll. I loved every one of them and cannot choose a favorite. I grew up eating traditional Vietnamese food but I absolutely love love love the creativity and high-quality ingredients of this place! I feel that Berlu is one of those special places that is able to merge creativity and tradition very well. I just came here and am already looking forward to the next time I visit (probably tomorrow lol.) read more

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Like some other reviewers said, I really wanted to like this place but I unfortunately did not enjoy the desserts we got. I've been wanting to try Berlu for a few years, since they were at their old location, so I was excited to try their honeycomb cake! We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon and there was no wait. We were on the way to grab food but as we passed by, we figured let's do desserts first! Would have tried their savory foods but we didn't want to be too full for lunch. After trying the desserts, probably won't be back for the food. Seating area is cute and the bathroom is clean. We tried 3 desserts: Honeycomb cake with coconut sauce - 2/5. The cake was cold, a little dry and felt kinda old/stale, not very bouncy. The coconut sauce seemed fine for the first second but then this very unpleasant stinky taste came through. Can't put my finger on it but it just tasted off, like it went bad. It turned a meh disappointing dessert into a bad one. Salted egg yolk tart - 3.5/5 nothing special or much taste to it? I love salted egg yolk and was expecting more of the salty flavor you'd expect from it and didn't get that. This didn't taste like much and didn't have any exciting texture elements to it either. Cardamom passionfruit crème brûlée tart- 4.5/5. If you come here for one dessert, I'd say to ge this one! The passionfruit was nice and bright, the cardamom cake had no cardamom taste but had a nice chewy texture. Coconut creme brûlée top was fun too and it was freshly torched (waited a couple minutes for it) so it had a little crunch! We liked the combinations of textures of this one. The cardamom cake could have had more flavor but overall was very enjoyable! read more

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Yum. Couldn't decide so got one of everything plus a few extra such as drinks and sandwich

Got to try this spot this past weekend. The service was relatively quick, I didn't get to try their savory foods or drinks, but I got to try a handful of their sweets. I got to try their chocolate bahn Bo and pandan bahn Bo, enjoyed both of them. The bahn Bo reminds me of a Chinese dessert called bai tang gao, it was like a less sweet version. Still enjoyed it, I just wasn't a huge fan of the coconut sauce that came with the pandan one as the dip was salty. Also got to try their pandan cake roll with pear in it, the pear added a nice refreshing touch to the dessert. My dad tried the safran cake and he enjoyed it. Overall I found it really neat that this place is both gluten free and dairy free as well. The interior of the place is nice and clean! read more

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Their banh bo nuong is incredible! I had never had it before and it is so unique, the texture is exquisite. Really cool and special place. Also the breakfast sandwich uses the banh bo nuong bread and is amazing! read more

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We had another great visit to Berlu Bakery. We stopped in for one-of-everything, a bowl of noodles and the avocado toast. The service was friendly and we would have tipped but they are sustainably priced so their staff don't have to work for tips. Even better. The space was bright, clean and comfortable. The noodles were delicious and warming on a cool, rainy day. We enjoyed the pastries later with guests. I love that they are gluten and dairy free so I can share with my friends who have dietary restrictions. I don't do caffeine and their toasted coconut water was a delicious decaf drink option. read more

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Very very cute spot. There is decent parking around the area but you will have to pay. Inside is very clean and spacious. There are some very fun baked goods and a list of drinks. I got the mango cake and pandan cake. I ordered a pandan pistachio latte. The mango cake was amazing but I think overpriced. I paid $20 for everything. The pandan cake was very chewy and came with a coconut sauce. I didn't realize that the pandan pistachio latte didn't have coffee. It's not great in my opinion. Just nutty milk. Service was great and their playlist was so good. read more

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So many options. I really liked the banh cuon. It's hard to find this dish in general and this was an interesting twist. The pastries were okay. I might call myself a canale connoisseur and this one was kind of disappointing. It is a very difficult baked good to make. The banh bo was on the dry side in my opinion. It came with a coconut dipping sauce which I had never really seen before with this type of banh bo. read more

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I caught the "night market" savory dinner at Berlu this week and it was AMAZING. Pandan waffle w paté had me nearly in tears. Everything I tasted was off the charts. They have such caring and considerate service every single time I visit. I love their bakery goods and their Vietnamese coffee is a must as well. Thank you Berlu! read more

First time visitor and I was not disappointed!! My favorite was the clove canelè but all the desserts were the perfect balance of texture and sweetness. I loved the modern take on classic viet flavors. Seeing the owner in store helping production was like a celebrity sighting, I've been following him on instagram for a while and am so glad I got the chance to visit this trip. I'd recommend this bakery to everyone and hope I can make time to squeeze in another visit before I leave!! read more

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I don't know how it's taken me so long to write a review for Berlu! It's one of my favorite places. Everything is gluten and dairy-free, and absolutely delicious! I could eat the whole place every time I go! There is such a huge variety of textures and flavors in the pastries... my favorites are the canelé and mango roll cake (which changes fruit seasonally), but honestly, everything is so good. Plus, they are always coming up with new desserts and flavors... there's always room to be surprised :) The staff is also incredible, and Chef Vince is always so warm and kind, despite running a busy kitchen and lots of customers! I think everyone should go here at least once to see for themselves, especially if you have any gluten-free friends! This place is a dream. read more

I genuinely wanted this place to succeed. The space is beautiful. It's bright, modern, and thoughtfully designed. The atmosphere feels vibrant and welcoming. Unfortunately, the food does not match the aesthetic. We tried several items from the Vietnamese bakery section and 2 savory dishes. The presentation was appealing, but the flavors were off. The baked goods lacked authenticity and depth. The noodle soup had a sour note that didn't feel intentional or balanced. The seasoning overall felt incomplete. This isn't a fusion interpretation. It feels like a version of Vietnamese food that misses key flavor elements and technique. The fundamentals are not there yet. Service timing was also a problem. We ordered at the counter and waited over 45 minutes for a very limited savory menu. With only a few items offered, the delay felt excessive and disorganized. The kitchen flow needs improvement. The restaurant has strong visual appeal and great potential. But until the food quality and execution improve, it's difficult to justify a return. Complete disappointment given the high expectations. read more

We went for the Thursday "night market" food and it was incredible! Food was so fresh, full of flavor, desserts and drinks were next level. Service is quick with those dishes. Loved it. read more

Tasty pastries but the real star of the show was the bun berlu (pork belly/shrimp meatball and vermicelli noodles in chicken broth).

As a seasoned amateur baker of multiple decades who always strives to create/modify recipes I label this bakery as part of the "Platinum" series. My wife is Taiwanese, and her godmother owned a bakery, so she is picky and has Foo-DAR when it comes to her expansive "wheelhouse" and she concurs with me. And their offerings are a rare bird. Our ORDER: 1) "ONE OF EVERYTHING": I will have to backtrack and review their Yelp page to help identify specific items here, but I believe one was a pandan tart with the freshest tastiest perfectly cut cantaloupe slices you will ever find. Sweetness is clear but light which is a running theme here. RATING = A+. A COCONUT TART was also in the mix. Ample toasted coconut on top and coconut cream custard inside. Yum! RATING = A+. PANDAN CAKE w/PANDAN CREAM? I am guessing here as I am new to the pandan experience. WHITE CAKE with CREAMY CENTER. RATING = A. MOCHI WAFFLE was light sweet again and light on flavor but nice texture and taste. PINEAPPLE PASTRY. Probably the sweetest of the bunch leaning towards medium sweet. CANNELE: Their receipt described what I felt and tasted on bite one. Crisp exterior with crunch and soft custard interior. Nice burnt elements. Possibly the best we have had, and we have had a lot. There is definite spice on the palate here which is different. It is very dense. I am having trouble placing the spice as it is similar to cloves but not. ICED VIETNAMESE COFFEE w/chicory. I should have added some oat milk or milk to lighten the boldness and dark color and add a bit of creamy, but I was enthralled with the pastries, so I forgot about it. AVO TOAST: A different rendition with alfalfa sprouts but it was quite nice. RATING = A. BUN BERLU: from meatballs to broth and beyond a pure gem of a sup! RATING = A+. The day was rainy and perfect and Berlu started it off beautifully. The interior is modern and IKEA-like and well laid out with self-service accessories well thought out. NOTE: This is not for "sugar bomb" pastry lovers. This is for those who look for spice, flavor and quality, not masking mediocrity with sugar like a bad grocery store bakery. read more

Berlu has reopened in its new-but-near space as a bakery-only spot. I read up on this place before I went and knew what to expect. I was FLOORED by the flavors and really enjoyed the entire experience. I cannot wait to go back for more flavors and see what they do next! read more

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Finally got to try Berlu. Ordered ahead of time online and came in Sunday to enjoy the goods in person. Love their authentic Asian flavors and you can taste actual pandan in their pastries. Favorite items were the mango cake and pandan cream cake slice and rice ball cake. Also tried their vegan noodle soup and that was delicious. You can taste the spices they use and your nose might sweat a little, but it's worth it. All the pastries were so good and everything we tried was vegetarian. Because of limited stomach space, we'll need to come back to try the rest. read more

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Excellent front of house staff-knowledgeable and friendly. Fabulous tasting bakery items. I had the mango roll-not to be missed and another pastry which was also excellent (forgot the name). Steady stream of customers. Clean and really good atmosphere with comfortable seating and great ambiance. read more

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They are almost never open, and when I did manage to find them open, I waited for 15 minutes with the bakers working behind the counter, and no one even said hello or asked if I wanted to order - I just left - and won't be back... read more

Staff was friendly and helpful. Got one of everything. The pandan waffle (toasted) and Cardamom/Passion Fruit Creme Brûlée Tart was my favorite. read more

Okay, some people will not like tapioca/coconut based pastries. That's just how it is with variances in human taste. That said, Vince is the nicest person ever to win a James Beard award, and Berlu's pastries....omg.....I do not even like pineapple in general but always get a pineapple pastry because it is a 10/10. The caneles! And the subtle perfection of the pandan cake/bread (Pandan Banh Bo) Vince and Berlu are a national treasure! Berlu is the best of the best of Portland. read more

Berlu serves local meats and produce with creativity and thoughtfulness, for starters, the small bites were all spot on and incorporating elements from the Berlu bakery. The outstanding dish to me was the Vietnamese inspired "tied meat", combining duck and pork rolled up with fish sauce. Oregon bay shrimp gets some pep thanks to Oregon-grown ginger leaf, and squid tentacles and tubes are split into two different preparations -- the tubes cooked in a charcoal stock with sorrel and snap peas, and the tentacles in a smoky pork escabeche with strawberries, fava beans, and marigold. Chef is there to introduce each of the dishes and to explain what the inspiration is. The food really speaks for itself as the flavors are so bold and memorable. Well deserved James Beard award winner! read more

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Tapioca and coconut cream, that is the theme here. We ordered almost all the pastries and it all pretty much tastes the same, and it is heavy to the stomach. We will not be repeat customers. I hope they read this review because I do want them to succeed. read more

Nice people, lovely location, terrible desserts. I have the good fortune of not needing to have a dairy- or gluten-free diet. However, I can't imagine being desperate enough to want to eat this stuff. There was a coconut dessert with shaved preserved egg that was ok yet the crust was tough. The pineapple tart was only very barely pineapple-y despite the clear use of pineapple. The canelés were in shape only. The taste and texture was aggressively bad. So many missed opportunities. read more

Berlu has delicious Vietnamese baked goods and desserts. The staff is friendly and helpful. The seating is comfortable. The ice coffee is good. There are many dairy free and vegan options! read more

It's an interesting concept, for sure. And I'm not saying we didn't enjoy our dinner here. And if you go just for the pastries, I think you might be on the right track... But... We have several complaints. First, I like my hot food to be hot. And I need at least one hot course. Second, for the dishes where you expect me, the customer, to figure out how to compose them- can we not do that? And third, this was really expensive for what it was. I won't mention the intimate nature of the affair. Some people like that... we don't. But that's just personal preference. And also, we tend to eat faster than others. Chop chop... people. Anyways, that tofu gelato was amazing, and the banh xeo exultant. Also enjoyed the sweetbread dish- but that brings me to our last complaint. For the price we're gonna need at least one meat course-and that can't just be offal. So we're not believing the hype for the dinner. But those pastries though. If you just go for the pastries I think you have the right idea. read more

Went there for dinner and everything was something from items we haven't had elsewhere which was great. There were some items that I loved and others that I really didn't care for. You get three appetizers, 4 mains (last being a bigger portion), and a good sized not too sweet dessert. Overall definitely worth the money (145 for food tatsing menu) especially when stacked against other tasting menu places. My favorite was probably the crab main as it used crab in a multitude of different ways but the geoduck and dessert are also right up there. My least favorite was the veal as I didn't prefer it seeming to be all fat but again was nothing like a veal dish I've ever had so really enjoyed the experience. The wine pairing is definitely worth the added 60 bucks as each main and the dessert comes with a pairing that compliments the dish well. Staff was very friendly in an intimate setting but also talked pretty quiet so us and the table next to us had a difficult time hearing everything when they discussed the item tableside. The chef also discusses some items to everyone at once which although quiet was easier to hear (also less background noise from others talking helped that). Would highly recommend going if you haven't as it is a great experience however I don't see myself wanting to go back on regular basis or every time the menu changes. read more

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What a wonderful dining experience! Friends made reservations for a group for 4 on a Friday night. I was very excited to finally try Berlu knowing that Chef Vince Nguyen had been a 2022 James Beard Best Chef NW Semi-Finalist. We were a few minutes late, but were able to find street parking a block away. Upon entering, we were immediately seated. Small, bright, minimalist space, perfect to focus on the your conversation and the food. Our group opted for wine pairings with the evening's menu. Dinner menu: banh trang nuong-banh xeo strawberry, tofu, passion fruit squid, apple, magnolia veal and spring leaves Dungeness crab banh bo nuong and caviar banh gan Having lived in San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles, I was able to frequent many authentic Vietnamese restaurants. Therefore, loved trying his modern approach to traditional dishes. Every course was a delight. Wine Pairings: Divison-Villages La Frontiere Willamette Valley, Oregon 2021 Sauvignon Blanc Demeter Zoltan, Tokaj, Hungary 2018 Furmint Danjou-Banessy Coste, Roussilon, France 2019 Macabeu Ronco Severo, Friuli Colli Orientali, Italy, 2018 Friulano Francois et Julien Pinon, Demi Sec, Vouvray, France 2015 Chenin Blanc Wine pairings were excellent and complemented each dish. Further, service was 5 stars. Each server was attentive, and clearly explained each dish and wine. In addition, the chef himself made the rounds to each table to speak to all the patrons. Finally, we were given thank you notes with the evening's menu and wine pairings. read more

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What is it with this business: showed up multiple times during the small window of very limited hours only to find it closed. It gets old. read more