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    Pho Bar 405

    4.3 (45 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Pho special combo
    Charlie T.

    A neat little mom and pop pho restaurant located in the neighborhood. The menu is simple with everything on one page. We each ordered their Pho Special combo and split a pork banh mi. The banh mi was tasty as the bread was nicely toasted. The pho had a clean taste to it and was enjoyable, especially when it's cold and wet outside.

    Brisket Pho
    John H.

    This place is everything I need from a Pho place. It had plenty of seating and the staff quickly brought menus. We knew what we wanted and ordered right away. It was nothing special, but the broth was solid and the meat was plentiful. The spring rolls were good, but I would try something else next time. Overall, the perfect meal anytime of day. Iced coffee was pretty good.

    Brisket pho
    J L.

    Officially my favorite pho in Portland - get the brisket and add all the spices, you will not be disappointed!! Service is fast and friendly as well.

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    Eero K.

    Very consistent and tasty spot. I like to get a bowl of pho and watch videos on my phone at the bar top so you can watch cars go by too.

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    jason c.

    Service - quick with the menu and water. Atmosphere - casual, clean, music volume is at a comfortable level. Menu - Typical Vietnamese fare. Food - The fresh veggies that comes with pho looks colorful and fresh. The special pho was perfect. The steak should be still bloody, letting the hot broth cook it at the table the brisket and meatballs cooked perfectly. The broth is perfectly balanced in taste. I have to say they made a perfect bowl of Pho. In addition. The portion of meat and noodle seems more generous than others. Parking - street parking Price - It seems like the typical rate as any typical pho establishment. I'm glad I stopped in here. I would definitely come back to try their other items. The pho is .

    Aly M.

    SO GOOD. My go-to is Chicken Pho, Pho Ga, and I've tried a lot of it all around the West Coast. It's hard to find the good stuff since Beef is traditional. This place IS IT, the flavorful broth, the tender chicken, the aroma, the size of the bowl. I knew from the first sip that I was in a good spot. Also -- I made a big mistake and didn't try the chili oil before I added the whole small container to my bowl. I like hot but it was too hot for me, so I went to order a Thai Tea or anything creamy, but they didn't have any creamy drinks, so I explained my mistake and asked to order extra broth, and the kind server said she understood and would give me some broth free of charge. Even though the situation was my mistake! They deserve all the business for the flavor alone, but that service was super kind. 10/10 experience, I was blessed by the pho gods today.

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    Nyla M.

    I am so happy this fine Vietnamese restaurant just opened in my neighborhood. My hopes for it to be good when I noticed I was the only non-Asian face in the place became a bit high, and Pho Bar 405 did not disappoint. They've chosen to focus on a smaller menu, giving their creative and adept chef the opportunity to focus on quality rather than quantity. I ordered Pho Ga because that is the standard by which I judge a pho house. It was delicious. The broth, rich, not overburdened with salt, was an aromatic delight. The nuances of all of the spices which, balanced, make for a memorable soup, were there. I sat, inhaling the broth for several seconds, letting it steep me in its healing aura. The chicken turned out to be tender, not dried out and rubbery the way some other places serve it. There were also generous pieces of it laying among the rice noodles and lovely spread of onion, parsley, cilantro, and after I added bean sprouts and basil, them, too. That broth was so delicious I took what was left in my bowl after I'd eaten my fill, home. Just too good to let go to waste. Service was excellent. My server, Ken, was professional, discreet, charming. And the smiling young woman I observed keeping up with a couple of groups, appeared to be equally skilled. They've redone the interior of this former sad sushi bar to create a stylish, soothing environment which includes a unique mural of Portland's train depot painted by a Vietnamese artist Ken unfortunately didn't know the name of. Next time I come I'll try other things on the menu. Everyone around me was eating happily so I trust I will, too. Plus, I'm bringing friends. It's a great space for groups.

    Crispy Spring Roll (4 Rolls)
    Michael F.

    A very nice dining experience. This was our second visit to Pho Bar 405. For our first in the fall of '23 when we were visiting Portland, we each had different pho which while the noodles, meat, and soup were very good, was just too much soup for us. The restaurant is now 'local' to us having moved here a few months ago and for dinner last night we shared three dishes; Crispy Spring Rolls appetizer, Yakisoba Combination, and Fried Rice Combination. All of the dishes were served hot, nicely seasoned, and very tasty. The atmosphere is casual and simple, and most importantly noticeably very clean. The service was very good and attentive. Portions are generous and pricing is reasonable for the products. We look forward to dining here regularly.

    Crispy egg rolls
    Astrea M.

    I have been eyeing the progress of this restaurant when I first moved to Portland. I've been staying at my brother's place which is 3 minutes away from this place and finally saw it was having its grand opening! I ordered the crispy egg rolls $8.50- beautifully golden brown and flavorful on the inside. They give you a sweet and sour type sauce which works with the egg rolls but I am traditional and asked for some fish sauce and chili paste to make my own sauce. They also provide at the table sriracha and hoisin sauce to add the flavors to your liking. I also got the C1 $18.95 which is a combination rice place with grilled pork chop, grilled skewered shrimp, sugar cane shrimp, and a fried egg with perfectly crisp edges for that wonderful bit of egg crunch! The pork chop was tender and the flavors stand out on the sugar cane shrimp and grilled shrimp. I used that fish sauce to dip my proteins, but the flavors are great you honestly don't need it. Overall the wait staff was attentive and the food is definitely hitting my Asian comfort food cravings will be back!

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    Delicious, service was great and it had a great environment plus the spring rolls were by far the best

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    Really like the food. Don't love the lighting and the general feel of the interior. But the staff is lovely.

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    2 years ago

    Great food and service ! Easy to park and nice cozy vibes inside. They have some good beers and non alcoholic options.

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    3 years ago

    Apparently they can't serve you a pho in house with a half hour left until close. That's not good enough.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing food- we had raw steak Pho & Fried Spring Rolls. Pho Bar 405 has great customer service and quick with the food!

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    Modest place, but extensive menu. Quite tasty and we will be back as this is a neighborhood spot for us.

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    Luc Lac - Luc Lac

    Luc Lac

    4.1(4.8k reviews)
    2.5 mi•Downtown, Southwest Portland
    •$$
    Outdoor seating
    Family-owned & operated

    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.

    Came here for weekday lunch, and there was plenty of space. I got the pho train. Perhaps, I am…read moredying from a lack of good Viet food in NYC, but this tasted good to me. Rich broth and so much meat! Again, perhaps I have NYC standards. I have had better pho but I'm surprised by some of the hate that this place gets.

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    Lúa

    4.2(188 reviews)
    0.8 mi•Mississippi, Boise, North Portland, Northeast Portland
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    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!

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    Pho Hung - Powell Blvd - Phở Tái

    Pho Hung - Powell Blvd

    4.2(760 reviews)
    3.9 mi•Richmond, Southeast Portland
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    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.

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    Cuon - Vietnamese Street Food

    Cuon - Vietnamese Street Food

    4.7(698 reviews)
    2.4 mi•Downtown, Southwest Portland
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    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.

    Downtown Portland's hidden gem for authentic Vietnamese!…read more I was walking around downtown Portland and stumbled upon Cuốn Vietnamese Street Food, and honestly, it was the best meal of my week . If you are looking for fresh, flavorful, and satisfying comfort food, do not walk--run to this spot. To get the full experience, we ordered a variety, and every single item was a hit. We started with the Beef Pho, and the broth was the absolute star. It was rich, aromatic, and deeply savory, clearly simmered for hours. It was the perfect dish on a sunny Portland day. We also grabbed a Chicken Banh Mi. The bread had that perfect crispy crust with a soft, airy crumb, and the chicken was grilled to perfection with fresh veggies and herbs. Of course, we had to wash it all down with a creamy, sweet Thai Tea--it was delicious and the perfect end to the meal. Beyond the food, the vibe is great. It's a super clean, casual spot with big windows letting in lots of natural light. It's set up for quick counter service, which makes it perfect for a fast lunch downtown, but the staff is so friendly and welcoming that you feel right at home. It's a family-run business, and you can taste the passion in the food. Highlights: · The Pho Broth: Seriously some of the best in the city. · The Banh Mi: Fresh bread, great fillings. · The Service: Fast, efficient, and incredibly kind. Pro Tip: Don't forget to grab your own utensils and sauces (the chili crisp is a must for the pho), and help yourself to the free self-serve hot tea. It's the little touches like that which make this place a winner. I am already planning my next trip back to try the Crispy Pork Belly. Highly recommend

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