Moving to Portland from Philadelphia, it's been a challenge to find a good Vietnamese restaurant. We tried one in Biddeford that was a major disappointment. Next, we had Pho at a place in Westbrook that came fairly-highly rated. It was sub-par. So, we arrived at Thanh Thanh 2 with low expectations. We were, however, very pleasantly surprised. We had three things: spring rolls, egg rolls and Pho with flank steak and beef tendon. Both rolls acquitted themselves well, although the accompanying dipping sauces were lacking. The sauce for the spring rolls was not homemade--a basic, out-of-the-jar peanut sauce. The one for the egg rolls looked to be made from scratch, but was relatively bland, and did little to complement the roll. The star was the Pho. Although not the best we've ever had, it was very good. The broth was light, but full of flavor with a touch of sweetness. One criticism: I wish they had brought rare flank to the table, so that we could add it to the piping hot broth. My boyfriend had a Vietnamese coffee, which was tasty, but not served at the table with a phin (drip coffee maker). Overall, it was enjoyable and we won't hesitate to return! read more

I've been going to this Vietnamese restaurant for 20 years and the food has been consistently good every time. The decor has not been updated the entire time I've been coming here. It needs some updating for sure. The service is friendly and the fast every time. It's like a neighborhood Vietnamese place. I love coming here for Vietnamese comfort food...they have all the classics. read more

Went there with two of my neices for dinner tonight. Was extremely disappointed!!! We had a couple orders of fresh spring rolls and fried dumplings for appetizers. The spring rolls were mostly rice, no flavor. The dumplings were very small and really bland filling For dinner two of us had the shrimp pad thai. Really small portion of overcooked rice noodles with about 5 baby shrimp also over cooked. No flavor, spice or vegetables My other neice had a stir fry with tofu, a few vegetables on a bed of rice. The prices aren't cheap! Our dinner came to $88, with tip $105 Left there feeling sick. Do not recommend! The pizza next door would be 10 times better read more

Such an institution in Portland for consistently good pho. Service is very quick and responsive. The large fish tank is pretty much the only decor in the room. read more

The food is always delicious. I don't know what they put in the peanut sauce but it's next level. I always ask for extra. This is one of my go to places to get take out and to sit down. It's such a cute little place and the people working/cooking there are always so sweet and kind. I recommend this place to everyone. So good. read more

Menu was huge! We all ordered from different sections, but everything was tasty and came out together. Jackfruit smoothie was a flavor I had never tried before, but really enjoyed the tropical mix without too much extra artificial taste. Loved my pho, with classic broth, rare steak on the side, tasty beef balls, and the extra plate of things to throw in to my hearts content. Beef stew was typically Vietnamese style, but the carrots were slightly undercooked. Overall, would definitely try more things here if I had the time. Seems to be a family run business, and they had so many tables open. Try it out! read more

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The Pho was excellent - good broth & fresh vegetables. Appreciated the easy to understand menu and kind server

Came highly recommended, and boy does this place deserve it! The atmosphere is friendly, and the food-- the FOOD. Where do I begin? I'm writing this a few days after my visit, so I don't remember which specific dishes were ordered (there are TONS of options, and all of them looked amazing) but I can never forget how great our meals were. My friend ordered pho and I ordered pad thai, and we shared an appetizer. The first bite of my pad thai was like discovering a whole new paradise. I'm not even kidding. Same with the second bite, and the third. When I tell you I had a spiritual experience, I'm not exaggerating. Do you remember the last time you had to close your eyes while you ate from sheer pleasure? This is mine. read more

Thanh Thanh 2 - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Maine

My wife and I stopped here for a bowl of pho on a snowy day. We made our decision based solely on the reviews of fellow Yelpers. Unfortunately, our experience was not as positive as others have experienced. Upon entering the place, which was completely empty at lunch on a weekend, we were greeted by a nice young man. After exchanging pleasantries, he informed us that he was sick..... we should have taken that as a clue. The good news: There was a good selection of pho offerings and the bowls served to us were good.... certainly above average. The cons: The server was not the only one with a cold. The incessant sneezing, coughing and aggressive throat clearing by the kitchen staff became a bit unnerving. The restaurant itself could have also used a thorough cleaning. The walls were decorated with mirrors which were covered by greasy hand prints, etc. read more

Thanh Thanh 2 - PHO!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Maine

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The food here - absolutely delicious. The ambiance - leaves a bit to be desired. That's okay! Just a bit outdated. But if it means enjoying some of their food, I'd eat it anywhere. I would highly recommend the PH13 - ThanhThanh Pho Sate Ga - gorgeous, spicy bowl of chicken Pho - I recommend getting the size below large - best value for your buck. I also would not miss G1- The Ga Xao Cai Ro - the stir fried chicken with Chinese broccoli. So so good. There are many other wonderful menu items, but these are definitely my top 2. If dining in, service can be a bit slow at times, but this can happen everywhere. That being said, it's always worth it! If you are looking for a great bowl of Pho or some tasty stir fry, give Thanh Thanh 2 a try! read more

This place has always been my go-to. A fire spot for dinner or hangover cure after a night out. It's always been a pleasure to be serve by Thanh himself. One of my favorite spots for Pho in Portland, ME. read more

Thanh Thanh 2 - Pork rice plate - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Headed to Thanh Thanh 2 for takeout last night. Ordered fresh shrimp spring rolls, chicken on a stick and an order of four fried spring rolls. I called it in, and when I arrived 10 minutes later it was at the counter ready to go! Everything was fresh and delicious. read more

Vietnamese food in Maine. Wee weee. I didn't expect to find such a good Viet restaurant in this area. They nail the classic Beef Pho. No complain in flavor/noodles/meet/portion. read more

Tried durian for the first time as a shake. Not bad. Son had a jackfruit shake. The fried dumplings were crispy and fresh and very light- excellent. I had the p1 beef and my son had the sweet and sour soup with shrimp. The broth was on point and the vegetables were fresh and bright. This is the real deal! Service was excellent, tables well spaced and clean read more

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We live in the neighborhood and get dinner across the street at Saigon at least once a week (which is always amazing). My wife wanted pho on a Wednesday, when Saigon is closed, so we tried this place. Was hopeful and really wanted to like it. The interior is super odd, cold, and generally unpleasant. The guy who took my order was very nice, but kept wiping his runny nose with his fingers while he talked to me. Food came out relatively quickly. Order pho and lomein with tofu and bean sprouts to go. Lomein was inedible, and not lomein (or at least what I was expecting when I ordered lomein). Dripping in oil and tasted like expired fish sauce...gag. Literally took one bite and spit it out. Pho broth was luke warm so I had to heat everything up in a pot when it didn't "cook" the rare beef. "Worst pho I've had" - my wife. Would have loved to like this place...but won't be going back. Do yourself a favor and just hit up Saigon (and skip Vietnamese on weds when they're closed). read more

Thanh Thanh 2 - "Lomein" - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Maine

I've been to Than Than 2 a few times over the years, always enjoyed it. But today I found an old rotten cigarette butt IN MY FOOD! I was so freaked out I did not take a photo, I just told the server and asked to speak to the manager, who apparently wasn't there at the time. I've been out to eat a LOT in my life, a stray hair or price of random plastic is gross but these things happen. A piece of garbage, an old cigarette butt, is nasty and unacceptable! I feel like someone should have gotten my contact info or something for the manager to speak to me directly. Feeling real gross about this place read more

Pretty good little spot for Maine. Their pho is a-ok, nothing to write home about. I +.5 star for them being open for dinein since we were flying out and .5 star for the staff lady's high energy. I'm trying to be fair here bc 1) I'm from GA where there's a lot for Vietnamese restaurants and 2) I'm Vietnamese so my standards are high for Vietnamese food . read more

Thanh Thanh 2 - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Maine

Amazing quick, quality food! I got the beef, egg, and Chinese broccoli mow foon over rice noodles, and it tasted great and filled me up after a long day of work! Also, the jackfruit shake with coconut milk was SO SWEET AND FLAVORFUL! Only downside was the aesthetic of the inside, kind of spooky and deserted feel with flickering lights and no music playing. Also, my meal didn't LOOK very appealing (an abundance of corn starch was used as a thickener for the sauce, making it goopy), but gosh did it taste good. Also, for the price: perfection. Will visit again soon! read more

The food is fresh and delicious. The customer service is great. I left my water bottle there. The waiter even mailed it back to me. I definitely will come back again. read more

Even the place looks very antique, but the inside is clean and service is friendly. However, the egg rolls were lacked of meat, not met our expectation. We ordered egg noodles seafood (mì seafood) we got the pho noodles seafood (hủ tiếu seafood) with a very unique taste. read more

Thanh Thanh 2 is wonderful. I grew up in Portland, and so I had certainly been a few times before moving out of state, but anytime myself or both me and my girlfriend are back visiting Maine, we have to come here at least once or twice. Their broth is unbelievably beefy, smooth, and flavorful without being too salty, and the use of fresh bun instead of dried is a real plus. Pretty good sizes on the meat servings as well. And don't forget the amazing shakes, made with fresh fruit! It's better quality Vietnamese food than I can usually find in and around the NYC area, which is saying a lot! Portland really has a gem of a restaurant with this place, and how could I forget to mention how kind and accommodating the owner and family are? Even when we stop in just to buy broth on its own, the service is excellent and friendly. read more

Thanh Thanh 2 - I took my dad to Thanh Thanh 2 for his first bowl of pho, and now he's hooked! - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Maine

Food is okay. Restaurant can be hit or miss on cleanliness, depending on who's working, which also is hit or miss on the tude.

Great food, fast and reliable. I've been coming here for years. Would definitely recommend!

MY family & I visit portland for few days. Must said this restaurant dont judge the book by its cover!!! The food is amazing everything we had tried to nice was fresh & delicious! The server is very friendly & helpful. We very please with the food tonight. read more

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Their food has been consistently delicious for years, staff is always friendly and it's a great value. Go there for your pho!!

We love Thanh Thanh 2 so much that we came here 4 of the 6 days we were in town AND bought 3 quarts of beef broth to bring all the way back to NY!! The pho here is as good as it gets. You can tell from the lack of grainy, powdery rice residue (that's usually found on dried noodles) and the bounce of the noodle that they use fresh noodles only. They are also very generous with the meat and the broth is honestly the best I've ever had. Will be coming back every time I'm in town and buying more broth to-go!! Oh also their shakes are spot on! My personal favorite is the jackfruit but honestly all of them are good since they use fresh fruit instead of the powdered flavoring. read more

Thanh Thanh 2 - Pho Dac Biet: pho with rare steak, brisket, tendon, tripe, and beef meatballs - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Maine

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With other options around the area for some good and fresh vietnamese cuisine, Tanh Tanh 2 is a place that you need to give a try. This location is located catty-corner to Dominos pizza on Forest Avenue which impedes parking during the times that people are trying to get some dinner and diving into the pizza joint right next door. So, some of the best times to try parking in the small 5-6 spot lot would be around 7pm or so. I have always been a fan of the vietnamese soup called Pho (like I have to tell foodies about this delicacy) and Tanh Tanh definitely delivers in this area with a very wide range of different options in the noodle soup. You can go with options that have all meat products with flank steak or a delicious and spicy vegetarian style Pho. They actually have 14 different styles of Pho which is probably the most that I have seen in any of the local vietnamese restaurants. The service is always great here where they are attentive and are ready and willing to help you and meet your needs making it easier for a first timer coming in to dive into the world of Pho ... which you should also be asking yourself, "Self, why have I never tried this thin noodled soup before?" One of the drawbacks of this establishment is that they are not very nice to look at. The decor is plain and a little dirty with a large sized fish tank in the middle of the dining area that is actually half full with water most of the time. (poor fishies need some room to roam) The restaurant also has a full bar and the price points here are really not all that bad. The appetizers are fresh and tasty but there is not a lot that you can do wrong with some great oriental appetizers. So, if you are looking for a beautiful and picturesque restaurant that delivers in an experience, then Tanh Tanh is not your kind of place but, if you are looking for some really good and fresh food, then stop in and check them out. read more

Our go-to for pho and their chow fun! Haven't dined "in" much since Covid but when we "gotta have it" the take out gets us thru!

When pulling up to Thanh Thanh's the only thing I wanted or ever cared to really look at on the menu was the Pho. I was cold. The wind had been cutting into me and I had just seen a good albeit a crazy movie ("Birdman", really go see it). Walking in I noticed that there was no one here. Granted at 4 on a Sunday, Portland really does seem to close down a lot. I tried to flip through my menu all of the pages were stuck together ( semi gross) but found the Pho. All the glorious menu items of rare beef, beef tenderloin, meatballs, and brisket. I ordered the Pho Dac Biet which was amazing. I just ordered the small bowl and it was the perfect size. You are still going to get a ton of food with the small but if you are in need to be gluttonous medium and large are also some options. We also ordered the dumplings. There were panned fried and crispy. The plum sauce a great addition. Highly recommend. The prices have increased slightly but they still provide excellent food. The parking lot is pretty small but you can park down the street that abuts the property as well. read more

Thanh Thanh 2 - Some great pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Maine

After the week of boiling temps mid 90s, the sudden cold of below 60 made for the need of hot noodle soup. The pho #1 definitely hit the spot. Warmed me up immediately. Soup was good and did not make you extremely thirsty like some others do. I would stay away from the pad thai. It was a gelatinous mound of noodles that was a bit heavy on the peanut sauce. If you want pho, this is definitely one of the better places. You might want to bring something to wipe the table with as mine was a bit sticky. That along with the ambiance of the place reminds me of the pho shops back home in NYC. read more

Best Vietnamese food around! The owner and staff are extremely helpful and friendly, service was super quick, and everything was super clean. My go to spot and always recommend to anyone who enjoys Vietnamese cuisine. read more

I just hope the kitchen is clean unlike the bathroom. Cleanliness is in question. ??????. Eggroll is wraped using chinese spring roll wrapper instead of rice wrapper. Vermicelli taste ok served with fried shrimp instead of grilled shrimp as stated on the menu. Meatball is store bought. Service was very good. The lady was very helpfull. read more

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I live in Boston and I was born in Vietnam, so I personally know how original pho and Vietnamese cuisine is presented to the table- the savory smell, the quality of the ingredients, and the authentic taste comes straight from Vietnam. I can't help but to drive my wife and kids from Boston to share this delectable experience, as it reminds me of my time in Hanoi, Vietnam. Very family friendly and my kids love their rare beef salad, as it is our favorite appetizer and we absolutely love it! The pho is also the same as the one I loved to go to near my home, but ThanhThanh2's broth serves a heartier flavor that is unmatched in even Boston. I also put in to go orders after I finish our meal with my family to take some home! Simply the best in New England and is a must try if you haven't! read more

Cold winter nights in Portland means pho for me. As you you I am on the hunt for the best pho in southern Maine and I think I might have found it. I'm always on forest ave but never really being here. It was a pho night and it was pho sure good. Had the rare steak with meatballs. The broth was AMAZING!!!! I never drink the broth but after I was done with my noodles, I pho sure did with this one. Great atmosphere not too busy so you can hear each other when you talk and the waitress is great. read more

Thanh Thanh 2 - Pho with rare steak and meatballs - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Maine

Wow awesome Pho, finally in Maine! We were ready to give up after trying several around Portland area. We discovered this by accident when we had ventured to Saigon across the street which ended up being very disappointing since they turned us away. I literally saw the sign for Thanh Thann 2 by chance as they are tucked in next to a Dominos. We ordered the spring rolls and the Pho, the bowls are giant and very tasty with fresh toppings, thai basil, jalapeño lime and sprouts. Really enjoyed the broth super nuanced bone broth flavor and the most authentic I have tasted in Maine. Service is great also, would be 5 stars but the room needs a refresh, and maybe offer checkout at the front to improve flow. read more

Awwwww yeah. Now that's what I'm talking about. When it's cold and windy outside, come here to warm up with a giant bowl of Pho. I may have ordered too big of a bowl, but I don't care! I ordered a medium bowl of Pho with beef and it was gigantic, but I was starving. There was also a plate of fresh items to add to the broth including basil, bean sprouts, lime slices and jalapeno. The broth itself was rich and flavorful. I'm pretty sure mine was loaded with ginger because it a slightly sweet aftertaste that I really enjoyed. I ripped up a ton of basil and tossed it in. I'm pretty sure I inhaled most of it until I realized that my eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach and couldn't finish the whole bowl. I really wanted to though. It was just that tasty. We also ordered their dumplings which were some of the best I've had and I consider myself a dumpling expert. They were extra crispy on the outside and stuffed fill of ground pork. The dumpling to filling ratio was pretty spot on. Sometimes I've had them where the dumpling dough is so thick that it's all you taste. Not so in this case. The restaurant doesn't look like much on the outside and the parking lot is pretty small, but don't let that keep you from trying it out. I promise you won't be disappointed. read more

Thanh Thanh 2 - Delicious Pho! - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Maine

Nothing is better than a warm bowl of pho on a snow day. I always order pho with rare steak and sate. This is my "go to pho place" when I'm craving for pho in Portland :) read more

Thanh Thanh 2 - Pho with rare steak and sate & Vietnamese ice coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Maine

My boyfriend and I were deciding between this or Saigon. After reading reviews about Saigons broth being on the sweeter side we opted for Thanh Thanh. We both ordered the pho tai large and a bowl of bun thit nuong. The pho was savory, just what we needed on a cold snowy day. I've had much better pho in Boston but it definitely satisfied my cravings. The bun thit nuong was good. I just wish the dish was warmer in temperature. It was just kind of luke warm. read more

Thanh Thanh 2 - Pho tai - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Owners in the house and you can see her smile through the mask. Food is authentic, delicious and there is something you can't describe that makes everything seem like it's going to be just fine read more

I have dined at Thanh Thanh at least 7 times in the last 6 months and the pho has been fairly consistent. If you look around the restaurant, the pho is what most of the regulars order. It's the only thing I order when I go and the medium is just the right size. The broth is always beefy and complex--the charred ginger and star anise flavors make it the best pho broth I have tasted in Portland. This is just as good as pho from Los Angeles or Orange County, CA. The noodles always come out slighty al dente/chewy. My only gripes about the place are 1) sometimes the broth does not come out hot 2) the plate of herbs is missing sawtooth herb. The service can also be a little slow at times. read more

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