This place is great. Consistency is so important in running a restaurant and I can say after about ten trips to this restaurant, it never misses. Standouts include their egglplant, shrimp with rice, flan, and scallops. I also love that they have alcoholic drinks that do not feel like an afterthought. and best of all, the service is wonderful. The nicest people. I especially love Misao, who greeted us with a huge smile the other night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josiah Utsch
I had high hopes for this place because of all the good reviews, but I was underwhelmed. There was a really nice curried bean dish that was very special and interesting. But most things were surprisingly uninteresting. I ordered “fresh lseasonal vegetables” and it was literally green beans and carrots. I think there are better viet and Thai options in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Prettyprincess Ladyfriend
They brought my food then 15 minutes later they brought my husbands food. When we got the bill my dish was $14 on the menu my husband’s was $24 … on the bill it was $18 and $27! Terrible service and misleading $
DuHau Hau
Parking space available with minimum 2 hours/$16 - within walking distance to the restaurant. We came at dinner time, on a weekday so it was not crowded. However, some reviews mentioned that booking ahead was advisable; we called and ask but we had no problem of waiting. Food was average and was adapted for non-Vietnamese, imho. Service was okay.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Brenton Simpson
The only good thing is tip is included.
Food took forever, and somehow still came out faster than my drink.
If you want an authentic bun cha, don't come here. Instead of a big bowl of warm broth and meat, they serve cold broth in this tiny bowl. That makes it impractical to dip, which ruins the dish.
Prices were stupid high. A bowl of noodles and a house soda is $50. They didn't even refill my water. There are so many better places to spend that money.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Lindsey Kelley
Best meal we had in Portland, after lots and lots of good food. Fantastic cocktails (the martini a particular hit). Got the shrimp cake and cured scallops, which were incredible. Decided to stay and get the eggplant and beef dishes, which were even better. The best prepared eggplant I’ve ever eaten. Great staff, whimsical vibes, and fantastic food. We’ll be back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Kelley
SO GOOD
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
anne wolf
CTB just served me one of the best meals I've had in a while! I sincerely don't understand how this place doesn't have 5 stars, but at least it was easy to get a table!
Every dish we had was vibrant, balanced, and thoughtful in its use of spice. Hot chiles were used with intention, not just heat for heat's sake. Textural contrasts were on point. The Bún chả was the real MVP (though the twice-cooked eggplant and cabbage salads were both incredible.) I could have drank the punchy, acidic, savory broth served with unctuous pork & beef patties. Ok I did.
Portion sizes were great -- hearty but allowed us to order multiple items and enjoy each. We left full but not heavy and didn't have a single underwhelming dish. They have one hell of a culinary team making magic back there. Our server had great recommendations and everyone was personable and attentive. The side patio has a lovely, casual ambiance. I will be back, to say the least.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Roach
Hands down A+! Eggplant and cabbage salad standout highlights. Such a friendly staff. Great open kitchen. So unique and flavorful. It blew our minds.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Khang Gilson
Not the usual authentic veitnamese food more like a fusion and small portion and very expensive and they didn't have beef pho available
Wow wow WOW! Pork and beef bun, eggplant, and snaking beef are can’t misses. Highly recommend the cardamom cola and lime and salt soda!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kamal Moursy
Despite the website stating half the restaurant is reserved for walk ins, we arrived at a restaurant that was 3/4 empty and told by the very unfriendly server that there would be at least a 45 minute to an hour wait as they were fully booked. We would have graciously accepted the wait but the servers hostility was a let down for a restaurant we'd heard such good things about. Went across the road to Izakaya Minato which was amazing.
Service: 1
Beau Lewis
So fire. Mezcal cocktail and smoky eggplant dish are a must. Amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Daley
CTB truly inspired my love for food. I started back in covid getting takeout when they were also making meals for first responders. Ever since, I have brought my best friends here for birthdays, first visits to Maine, and any night I want to feel special. To the spectacular team and owners Jessica Sheahan / Vien Dobui, THANK YOU FOR YEARS OF FOOD LOVE!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachel Brander
overall, I did not enjoy my experience here. I wanted to give it another shot after having a mediocre experience last year. Food was overpriced and had very small portions. I found the staff unfriendly. I used to love this place, but sadly will probably not come back.
This place is great. Consistency is so important in running a restaurant and I can say after about ten trips to this restaurant, it never misses. Standouts include their egglplant, shrimp with rice, flan, and scallops. I also love that they have alcoholic drinks that do not feel like an afterthought. and best of all, the service is wonderful. The nicest people. I especially love Misao, who greeted us with a huge smile the other night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had high hopes for this place because of all the good reviews, but I was underwhelmed. There was a really nice curried bean dish that was very special and interesting. But most things were surprisingly uninteresting. I ordered “fresh lseasonal vegetables” and it was literally green beans and carrots. I think there are better viet and Thai options in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
They brought my food then 15 minutes later they brought my husbands food. When we got the bill my dish was $14 on the menu my husband’s was $24 … on the bill it was $18 and $27! Terrible service and misleading $
Parking space available with minimum 2 hours/$16 - within walking distance to the restaurant. We came at dinner time, on a weekday so it was not crowded. However, some reviews mentioned that booking ahead was advisable; we called and ask but we had no problem of waiting. Food was average and was adapted for non-Vietnamese, imho. Service was okay.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
The only good thing is tip is included.
Food took forever, and somehow still came out faster than my drink.
If you want an authentic bun cha, don't come here. Instead of a big bowl of warm broth and meat, they serve cold broth in this tiny bowl. That makes it impractical to dip, which ruins the dish.
Prices were stupid high. A bowl of noodles and a house soda is $50. They didn't even refill my water. There are so many better places to spend that money.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Best meal we had in Portland, after lots and lots of good food. Fantastic cocktails (the martini a particular hit). Got the shrimp cake and cured scallops, which were incredible. Decided to stay and get the eggplant and beef dishes, which were even better. The best prepared eggplant I’ve ever eaten. Great staff, whimsical vibes, and fantastic food. We’ll be back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SO GOOD
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
CTB just served me one of the best meals I've had in a while! I sincerely don't understand how this place doesn't have 5 stars, but at least it was easy to get a table!
Every dish we had was vibrant, balanced, and thoughtful in its use of spice. Hot chiles were used with intention, not just heat for heat's sake. Textural contrasts were on point. The Bún chả was the real MVP (though the twice-cooked eggplant and cabbage salads were both incredible.) I could have drank the punchy, acidic, savory broth served with unctuous pork & beef patties. Ok I did.
Portion sizes were great -- hearty but allowed us to order multiple items and enjoy each. We left full but not heavy and didn't have a single underwhelming dish. They have one hell of a culinary team making magic back there. Our server had great recommendations and everyone was personable and attentive. The side patio has a lovely, casual ambiance. I will be back, to say the least.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hands down A+! Eggplant and cabbage salad standout highlights. Such a friendly staff. Great open kitchen. So unique and flavorful. It blew our minds.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not the usual authentic veitnamese food more like a fusion and small portion and very expensive and they didn't have beef pho available
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
Wow wow WOW! Pork and beef bun, eggplant, and snaking beef are can’t misses. Highly recommend the cardamom cola and lime and salt soda!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Despite the website stating half the restaurant is reserved for walk ins, we arrived at a restaurant that was 3/4 empty and told by the very unfriendly server that there would be at least a 45 minute to an hour wait as they were fully booked. We would have graciously accepted the wait but the servers hostility was a let down for a restaurant we'd heard such good things about. Went across the road to Izakaya Minato which was amazing.
Service: 1
So fire. Mezcal cocktail and smoky eggplant dish are a must. Amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
CTB truly inspired my love for food. I started back in covid getting takeout when they were also making meals for first responders. Ever since, I have brought my best friends here for birthdays, first visits to Maine, and any night I want to feel special. To the spectacular team and owners Jessica Sheahan / Vien Dobui, THANK YOU FOR YEARS OF FOOD LOVE!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
overall, I did not enjoy my experience here. I wanted to give it another shot after having a mediocre experience last year. Food was overpriced and had very small portions. I found the staff unfriendly. I used to love this place, but sadly will probably not come back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
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