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The Boiling Bowl

4.1 (262 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Bob S.

Very enjoyable authentic Vietnamese meal. Easy to find plus they have parking too which is a plus. I had F1 which had roast pork & shrimp + noodles in a chicken & pork broth. My wife had the wonton soup. Both were tasty & very filling. As a water drinker, they score bonus points by putting the carafe of water on the table. Good food, service & meal. This place is a keeper.

Combination Bun!
Bernie T.

Very tasty food at reasonable prices. Hands down my favorite Vietnamese/Thai place in Downtown Portland!

A6. Caramelized Chicken Wings, you could really taste the fish sauce and garlic
James B.

Went here with a large group for Sunday lunch. Wanted to try their coconut flan (and also wanted to save my pho appetite for the weekend) so I got the fish sauce wings and the flan for a similar price as a regular pho or bun entree. Wings and flan did not disappoint. Would come back for their other menu items. Convenient parking nearby at Walgreens too

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Julia R.

I've always said I'm not a fan of Vietnamese food. But this place has converted me. I've never even had a spring roll before this place and it was so good and refreshing. I wishbi could have them everyday. I got the beef stew and was so perfect. The flavor was spot on and great for the cold weather. A nice sourness to it that I've never had before. I can't wait to go back because it was so good. The waiter was really nice and made sure no cilantro was added to my meal.

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Mia H.

I came here because I was craving Vietnamese food and getting kind of tired of only eating on the east side of the Willamette, so I decided to check this spot out! It's a cozy spot, with more seating than it looks and a nice, quiet environment. Decor is nice and they also have a bar, unlike a lot of other Viet spots! I was pretty surprised by how extensive their menu was--there was a lot of options you typically don't see and some unique ones, I've never heard of as a Viet (such as spider roll and lobster pho). I got the hu tieu kho and my boyfriend got the pho; the food didn't take that long to come out. The food was so healing, definitely comfort food, and so so much better than I thought. Although it's probably not the best I've had in Portland, it is definitely on the better side and from their diverse menu, this place will become a favorite as I try more items from them!

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Tran N.

We came accross a Vietnamese eatery for our comfort food, phở. This place was nice and neat with cozy and modern atmosphere. The staff is friendly and sweet. We were seated right away at arrival and did not wait too long for our food to come out. Pho broth is nice and on point. However, the star of our meal was Coconut flan. It tasted like coconut coffee in a pudding form. The sweet snd creamy texture of the flan paired greatly with the bitterness from Vietnamese coffee. Don't sleep on this item if you love dessert! Overall, our experience here was great and exceeded the expectations. Highly recommend checking this place if you're in the area.

P1 House Combination $17.95
Ben C.

Sort of nice but sort of a lot of design ideas started, then stopped, then not maintained. Relaxed vibe belowstreet level seating with Vietnamese coffee house acoustic music in the background ~ nice. Food is good just not proportioned to the bill which is ~ too pricey. Come here if you are calorie restricting yourself and you need someone to control the small portions for you. Staff is almost non existent before the meals are served and no where to be seen when you are waiting to pay. Could not get a single water refill.

Vegan pho with tofu.
Jazz A.

This is a solid restaurant, it's a good one to have in the neighborhood because you can go there any day of the week and know you're not going to be disappointed by your food. Is it absolutely to die for it? Maybe not... But I would not trade consistent good food for an occasional amazing dish. I get the same thing every time I go and I'm never disappointed. I would give this a solid four out of five if you live in the neighborhood, I would definitely suggest visiting this location because it might become part of your rotation. The food is quality, atmosphere is always nice. And best of all the food is reliably good.

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5 months ago

Amazing food for a great price, a hole in the wall mom and pop shop with amazing phô and noodle dishes.

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11 months ago

One of my favorite spots! Their entrees are great size and shareable! Great vibe and friendly service.

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1 year ago

Was told to sit down but waiter forgot about me. Waited 20 minutes no water no order. Made me feel forgotten.

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1 year ago

We loved the pho. The ingredients were very fresh and the taste was superb. On our trip we went there twice.

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1 year ago

Good food good service. I like their pho and vermicelli bowls. Location is pretty decent as well.

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1 year ago

Great spot for an afternoon bite when you're in the neighbourhood. Good value for the quality

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1 year ago

Amazing broth as always!! Love being a usual there especially being that the broth is gluten free.

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2 years ago

Had the beef pho. Terrific broth and more food than I could eat. Service is good and ambience fine. Noise level good as well.

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2 years ago

I was never able to receive my food bc I was running late. I tried to call about this but no one answered the phone :(

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Love their broth, choose your own options and serving sizes. Plus the parking is great

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Amazing ambiance and comfortable seating/decor. Tasty pho and friendly staff! Can't say enough good things about this place.

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