Lots of Portland pho places are pretty much pho 1st and a few filler dishes just to round out the…read moremenu. What I love about Pho Gabo is that the lesser known Vietnamese specialities really get a chance to shine here. These are items that a majority of Vietnamese places don't necessarily serve and can be quite rare throughout a the many pho restaurants we have in Portland. On this day I had the banh canh cua which is the crab udon noodle soup. Despite being a smaller restaurant with a lot of various dishes/soups....I was worried that the broths would taste "stale" since they might not have much turnover. However everytime I've dined at Pho Gabo this has never been a problem as if they cook everything regularly in small batches sorta like how Ha VL does it It was a very good rendition at BCC, especially for Portland only 2nd to my mom's version (no seriously my mom's version is S tier). Lots of crab and other ingredients like quail eggs, mushrooms, and a very very good pork loaf "cha." The cha here is really really good and that's saying something bc it's not something I gravitate to. My suggestion if you're new to Pho Gabo whether you are a beginner or veteran of Viet food is to stretch past your comfort zone and try something you've never had or don't regularly order and you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Don't go here. Got waters one had ice the other had hardly…read moreany aka they were sitting out on the counter. Ordered crab Rangoon's and they tasted like fresh fish. We ordered main dishes but was avoiding food posing. So we placed money on the table and left. The Coke we ordered wasn't even refrigerated and. We got 1/4 a glass of ice. Beware of this I've contacted osha

I needed this after a couple of intense traveling/dance sessions…read more I come from California's VN scene-- this was really good. Great portion of noodles, broth is delicious on its own, and the meat tastes really clean. Open late at night too! My only regret might be not having this hot stone style but this was fantastic.

Second time here. (This replaced a vietnamese restaurant that I tried before and loved.)…read more First time had the hot pot and this time bun rieu, pho and fried intestines. Surprisingly the fried intestines was the best dish. Light, crispy, unlike any intestine dish I've had before (and I'm not big on this organ in general). The bun rieu was decent. Looks like they have big plans for this place to also be an event space so lots of potential and hope for the best. We'll be back to try more dishes.

This place is a hidden gem. Food here is authentic and amazing! Try the snails and hot pot if you…read morehaven't. They taste amazing!

this place has a small parking lot and it shares the lot with a few businesses so it can get…read morecrowded. the space is nice and modern with plenty of booth seating. the food is good but the service was very slow. no other customers were in the restaurant but it took forever for some of the food, especially the hotpot, to come. the appetizers also came very slowly and not all at once. if they could improve on this the experience would be better

I came from another state and was really craving some pho, so I decided to stop by. From the moment…read moreI walked in, the customer service was on point--everyone was friendly and welcoming. The pho was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I needed. Overall, great experience and amazing food. I'll definitely be coming back whenever I'm in town!

We had it today for the very first time and it was amazing, the food was amazing and fresh. The…read moreservice was terrific they are supper fast and kind we saw them legit set a table for I'm guessing a regular and he got there sat down and within a minute they served his food without him even ordering. We loved the ambiance, it was calm clean and very fresh. Our food came out quickly and it tasted amazing, the service was terrific they weren't hovering but also we didn't feel neglected.

Don't let the outdated look of this place fool you--the food is the absolute opposite of the decor…read more It is phenomenal! If you are looking for authentic, rich, and deeply flavorful Bún Bò Huế, this is the spot. The broth has the perfect balance of lemongrass, spice, and savory depth, and they do not skimp on the meat or the fresh herbs. It's clear they have been perfecting this recipe for a long time. It's a modest, old-school shop, but the food hits the spot every single time. Easily some of the best Bún Bò Huế I've ever had. Highly recommend if you prioritize amazing flavor over fancy modern seating!

From Michigan. Quaint little Vietnamese restaurant. Solid authentic bowl of bun bo hue. Gio heo and…read morehuyết wasn't my favorite but still a solid bowl.

Best fried chicken in town! The chicken and fries were fresh, hot, and delicious. The service was…read more10/10 (fast, friendly, and professional). It's rare to find a place where the food and the hospitality are both this good. Highly recommend!

Located in the Flipside food carts. The service was great. If you've ever been in The Flipside it…read moreis a nice place to enjoy your food out of the weather. On to the food. I got the grilled chicken bahn mi and it was delicious! The bread was perfect, the meat was flavorful and the veggies were fresh! It was definitely in my top rankings for bahn mi if not the best I've ever had! 9.8 out of 10. I had some egg rolls too and they were the best in the top rankings for me as well for egg rolls. 9.8 out of 10. I tried a bite of the pork bahn mi and it was amazing. You must try this cart! Happy eats!

Food is consistently very good with a lot of flavor. They serve family style dishes, so be…read moreprepared to have leftovers if everyone orders something. Service is quick and the staff is very friendly. Not the best ambiance but it's a small, very clean family owned place in a strip mall. What do you expect? I like that it's an open format- so you get to see your food prepped and staff is readily available. I like that more than a place having a lot of decor.

We have occasionally eaten here many times over the years. We live nearby, so it's always been…read moreconvenient and was consistently good "American" Chinese fare. After our last visit, I fear things have changed. The place still looks the same; clean and orderly but no art, no shrines, no decor whatsoever. Only the sight of busy cooks banging sizzling woks in the open kitchen and the smells of the dishes give the cuisine away. As we entered, everything looked as it always has. We were a bit surprised at the emptiness of the dining area. Early evenings are normally bustling with dine-in customers, and the phone constantly ringing for take-out. Besides us, there was only one other table occupied. The menu looked the same, but when we ordered some old time family favorites, they each were disappointing. Celery dominated the veggie dish, (Buddhist Delight) with no detectable asian spices and scant traces of the other veggies promised. The cashew chicken was more skin than meat, and minimal cashews. I don't know for certain, but I suspect the place has changed ownership, or management or both. If that's the case, it's a shame because the place really was a neighborhood gem for many years. We will likely give it another shot, but with so many fantastic Asian restaurants on the SE side, we won't be back for a spell.

Best Banh Mi cart in Fairview/Troutdale/Gresham area. Service is good and the people there are…read morefriendly.

It shouldn't take 35 minutes to get your order. And if slowness is expected, a courtesy warning…read morewhen ordering would be kind.

Delicious banh mi and service is very friendly. This is no doubt one of the best banh mi spot in…read moreOregon.

This place offers a lot of different options. Everything…read morefrom sandwiches, soups, drinks, snacks, hot egg rolls and more. There are even a lot of fresh made, packaged items that you can grab and go. We came for the banh mi sandwiches but ended up loving the fried egg rolls even more. We were greeted by friendly staff who took our sandwich orders and made them very quickly. We chose a bbq pork banh mi and a chicken banh mi. Both were very good. Crunchy crusted and soft inside bread. Nicely seasoned meats. Tasty pickled veggies. We also grabbed a couple of fried egg rolls from the hot case. Those were delicious! It's nicely organized to accommodate all that's displayed but there isn't much for seating available. Really it's just 1 two seater table. I would consider it more of a to go cafe. Since it's located in a large shopping center there is plenty of easy parking. It's a good banh mi with tons of other snack foods offered so it's worth a stop in to try.

Really good bahn mi sandwiches made with maybe the best bread -- crispy and light, and obviously…read morevery fresh -- in town. Also at a great price. The deli also offers a variety of other Vietnamese foods, including excellent egg rolls, salad rolls, and bánh bèo. Also tried the bánh giò, a savory pork dumpling wrapped in banana leaf made with rice flour, ground pork, mushroom and onion filling, and egg. Delightfully friendly service. Wholesome and inviting ambiance. Still thinking about the outrageously good bread on the bahn mi.

Came here for a three colored drink but they didn't have any so I decided to get a sesame ball…read moreinstead. Overall this is for sure a mom-and-pop store that sells Asian desserts. There was a variety of options but my favorites are the sesame balls. The place has a happy lady in here so if you want to get something like an Asian dessert this is the place to come and check out.