Luc Lac is a great spot if you're craving Vietnamese food! The decor is really fun, with neon…read morelights and a dragon that gives the place a cool, almost club-like vibe. It's definitely a nice spot for dinner. The service was great, and our food came out pretty quickly. You order at the counter first, and they give you a number to take to your table. There's complimentary water and utensils available on the side, which makes everything pretty convenient. You can also choose to sit inside, outside, or get your food to go. We ordered the pho with steak and brisket, and it was delicious! We also got the vermicelli with pork, which had a lot of flavor. The portions are pretty generous, so the vermicelli would be great to share. Overall, we had a great experience at Luc Lac. If you're craving Vietnamese food, I definitely recommend checking this place out!

Came in here after visiting long-time family friends that live in Bend who later decided to meet us…read morefor some eats in Portland proper before we headed back to Seattle. Let me tell you, if they had this place in Seattle, it would be poppin' for sure. Loved the decor, and the service was amazing. We were a party of 8, and they did the most to get us seated. They even combined two tables for us without too much wait. We appreciated this so much! This is one of those places where you order at the counter, and they bring your food to your table, although they also seat you. So you wait in line to order, and then you wait a little longer to get a seat. The menu is on a huge, lit-up billboard behind the counter, so you'll see folks crowded in that area trying to read it. The food was alright, no one was particularly blown away. I got a pho, and I would say it was okay. I think you come here more for the vibe and scratching that craving than for out-of-this-world food/flavors. The music is good, the servers were all super friendly, and it's a great vibe. Fyi, there's mostly street parking.

yummy food, relaxed, casual Portland vibe, great coffee and service. fair prices as well…read more #WINNING

We came for fried chicken week. Though wing week is next week we knew what we wanted. So when the…read morewaitress corrected us more than once after knowing what we came for it was a bit ridiculous. Clean place, server was new, drinks were warm with no ice, tea was way too hot and the fried chicken bowl was tasty. Overall I'd give another shot on tasty and cleanliness alone.

The food was very good. I liked the idea of being able to choose your base and then being able to…read moreadd whatever meats you want. The egg noodle bowl on the top with fried chicken and tofu was phenomenal. The chicken was similar to fish sauce wings and the tofu was very caramelized and had a nice salty coating of sauce. The bottom was nem nướng and pork with the woven noodles. It was a very big portion, but the fresh herbs/veggies made it feel balanced. An order of spring rolls were also ordered, but wasn't in the photo. It was ordered with crispy pork belly. Based on some reviews, I was skeptical about ordering the pork belly, but I was pleasantly surprised. The skin was very crispy and you could hear the crunch from across the restaurant. The restaurant is very open with big windows, but I liked the concept of the open kitchen look. The service was really good. We ended up ordering pork belly and shrimp for our spring rolls and the worker politely came by and told us they were out of it. He was able to accommodate for it and was very kind about it. Even though you can order at the table with a QR code, the staff was very attentive.

Lúa specializes in their woven rice noodles. I ordered their woven rice noodles with the char…read moresiu/crispt pork belly and it was very delicious. It's a Vietnamese delicacy you can't find anywhere else in Oregon so I'm glad to have to a Portland restaurant to offer this. They give a plentiful amount of fresh herby veggies combo with fresh hot rice noodles alongside tender flavorful char siu and SUPER CRISPY pork belly! The staff are friendly and the store is extremely aesthetic, the interior has this spin on modern Vietnamese style of decorations. Great interiors that's won't disappoint your date. I absolutely recommend coming here for their niche Vietnamese food!

Fantastic spot for Pho and noodles! The broth is savory and flavorful, the fried tofu is a…read moremust-try, and the fresh fruit drinks are delicious. Great vibes, warm service, and solid portion sizes. Will definitely be back!

The short rib pho on this blustery day was just the ticket! We also ordered the spring rolls and…read morebahn mi lunch special and everything was great. We'll be back!

This is my favorite Bun Bo Hue spot! The uncle and aunty here are the sweetest people. I willingly…read moredrive an hour just to eat here. It has a homey feeling and warmth that just makes your day better. Bún bò huế ở đây ngon nhất! Cô chú nhà hàng rất thân thiện và vui. Con lái xe khoảng một tiếng để ăn bún bò yêu thích! Ăn ở đây giống như ăn ở nhà!

BBH is not my jam but they seem to be some of the best in town! Friendly and fast service, the…read moreowners are sweet and hospitable. Interior is clean with tables able to accommodate large parties. I got the chicken soup and it was flavorful but it tasted a bit too 'soup powder base'. I asked for rice noodles but was given egg noodles by mistake, which was fine! If you're in the mood for BBH, this may be just what you need!

Bánh Mì (the bread, the veg, the meat) is SO fresh! Kind…read moreservice. Spacious, gracious, delicious.

Tasty Banh Mi! Full of fresh ingredients. The grilled chicken was super tender and the bread was…read moredelicious. Bonus point for the affordable prices. The Fried Rice was a tad bland but still full of proteins. Definitely want to be back to try more.

I am so impressed with this place in every way. Staff are extremely kind and helpful, the food is…read morefresh and delicious. Everything I've tried so far is so good I can't stop eating. I'm not easily impressed but this place is a winner. I will be coming back often!

I absolutely love this restaurant! After just my third visit, the staff remembered my preferred…read moreseat (away from the A/C), my regular food order, and even my drink. They always greet me with a smile and are consistently warm and friendly. The food is always fresh, delicious, and consistently prepared. What means the most to me is that it never upsets my stomach. I have an autoimmune disease, so finding a restaurant where I can enjoy a meal without stomach pain is incredibly rare. I've eaten here more than 20 times and have never had a single issue. My go-to order is the lemongrass chicken with sautéed string beans and a Diet Coke. If you're looking for great food, outstanding service, and a place that truly values its customers, I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try!

I came here with my sister on a Sunday in September when there was a slight chill in the air. It…read morewas my first visit to this location. I was expecting it to be good, because the one in NW Portland has some of the best pho I've ever had. We decided to order two things and share. I'm so glad we did! Wow! We shared a bowl of pho with chicken which was nice on a cool day. We also had shaken beef. Wow! The beef was so tender and delicious! I want that again soon! We sat outside under a covered porch. The fireplace added warm ambiance. They don't have much indoor seating.

We four had lunch on a Sun in Aug. Nice experience…read more AMBIANCE: 3.0. Order and pay, and then dine at a picnic table in the outdoor streetside covered area. SERVICE: 4.5. Friendly and considerate. FOOD: 3.5. Good Pho. Fresh vegetable rolls could have used more herbs, but were acceptable.

This place has the best Broken rice by far! I had just moved to Portland 3 weeks ago from Puyallup,…read moreWashington and based on the high versatility of culture around the area, I was on the hunt for Com Tam. We were brought here based on my MIL suggestion and let me tell you! The food was amazing! The environment was great and clean. The bathroom was also clean as well! My fiancé had ordered Pho and I had ordered number 41, the broken rice dish. 10/10! We also order a side of egg rolls and they were crispy and flagrant and very well seasoned! The pork chop that came with my dish was tender, I was able to cut it with my spoon and the shrimp wrapped in tofu and fried was probably my favorite! The dish also comes with shrimp as well that was delicious all by itself. We had also ordered the Vietnamese Coffee- boy did that have my heart racing, but oh tasted sooooo good! Highly recommend to anybody looking for some Pho and rice dishes! Also they are CLOSED on THURSDAYS!

Solid, but mixed results across the menu. Pho Hung on Powell…read moreis a long-standing Portland staple, so expectations were decently high, but our visit ended up being a mixed bag. * Rice Plates (Cơm Tấm): * The Grilled Pork, Shrimp, & Crispy Tofu Skin plate was easily the highlight. The pork had a great char, the shrimp were grilled well, and the crispy wrap added a nice textural crunch. Steamed broccoli was a fresh addition, and the side broth hit the spot. * The Pork Chops with Shredded Pork Skin (Bì) & Egg Meatloaf (Chả Trứng) plate was decent, though a bit average compared to other spots nearby. The flavors were fine, but nothing particularly stood out. * Noodle Soup: The spicy beef noodle soup had a rich, deep color and a generous amount of fresh herbs and onions, though the broth lacked a bit of the punch and depth of flavor I was hoping for. Overall: It's a convenient neighborhood option with generous portions and fast service, but given the quality of Vietnamese food along Powell and 82nd, it lands right in the middle for me. Good, but not quite a standout.

As always, an absolute delight and the best broth in Portland every single weekday. But, for my…read morefellow athletes and dieters, this is about my latest obsession. Beef broth. Lovely, lively beef broth, so crystal clear, yet full of collagen and oils and when paired with a side of herbs and sprouts. Oh, YUM. Add a spring roll like I do for a tiny bit of carbs before hitting the trails, the gym, or riding the wild work desk!

Was initially slightly hesitant bc of prices (banhmi should be about half this price), but so glad…read morewe came. - Beef pho is legit and comparable to our preferred SF Bay Area spots, - nem nuong cuon (spring rolls) is solid, - Vietnamese coffee is legit - banh mi with pork belly is the star of the show. Pork belly was so fresh and skin so crispy, whatever flavors they added makes it different from the typical banhmi flavors The first three would've been a solid 4 stars, but the pork belly banhmi pushes this too much closer to a 5 stars. I'll be thinking about this sandwich when I'm back in the bay.