Nicely decorated place with friendly staff that checked on us often. It was a Thai restaurant where the new owner now added a bunch of Vietnamese dishes. The pho were flavorful without being to salty. The beef rib pho has a giant piece of rib that satisfies the primal meat urges. The bao and wonton is a SE Asian take so didn't expect true Chinese flavors. That said, they tasted great - the bao had lemongrass pork and wontons in a sweet yet spicy sauce.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Veronica Antal
We went for drinks and appetizers, and it was fabulous!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shaking Beef
Kirsten Peterson
The pho broth was so overpowering with the aroma of menthol and cardamom that I couldn’t stomach it. This was way overpriced as well. I regret this purchase so bad.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 3
Alita Hawksworth
Only street parking availableFriendly staffPlenty of indoor seatingService was quickVisited for Portland's Dumplings week and their version smelled heavenly with the crispy garlic.Delicious dumplings and looking forward to coming back to enjoy their menu!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Nicole
Chili wontons ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- juicy and delicious- just the right amount of spice to give it depth, not unreasonably spicySalad rolls ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- the shrimp was juicy and perfect- the pork BBQ was really really goodVietnamese iced coffee ⭐⭐⭐⭐- didn't love how the ice was- bitter in a good way
Jade Marie
Bamboo House was the only places open near our house during the snow/ice storm so we decided to stop in. The Pho was great and we were happy to have found a new place close to home. Definitely worth giving them a try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bamboo House Pho
AJ Park
This was one of the best Vietnamese food experienced I've had in Portland, which is a big compliment since there's a ton of great Vietnamese places. I ordered the short rib Pho and oh my goodness, what a rich, flavorful, meaty bowl of Pho.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad Rolls Goi Cuon
Christina Bowers
Got pho delivery with potstickers. The potsticker dough was really thick and chewy, not a pleasant taste or texture. I don't know what they used but a wonton wrapper would have worked much better. The pho was okay, but I wish they would have cut the vegetables up into bite size pieces. I had to remove all the mushrooms from the broth to cut them up because the slices were huge. Same for the broccoli and carrots. I understand you want the dish to be pretty, but I feel like I have to carry a knife and a cutting board so I can finish preparing the meal I already ordered. Broth had a sort of anise flavor, also unpleasant. I love anise, but not in soup.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 4
Fontaine Rittelmann
I had a wonderful meal here today! The service was fast and the waiter was super kind.
Came with my gf, her friends and their 3 year old. The vegetarian and meat options were all delicious, everyone loved their orders and the staff was very friendly. Highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nikky Barr
11/23/2023 - DINED IN: Check out my Yelp for clips and photos of reviewed items below.I am 100% Vietnamese, born and raised in Viet Nam until I was 20 years old. I am so mad at how places like Bamboo House called themselves Asian Comfort Foods and strayed so far from authentic Vietnamese foods in the name of fusion and to cater to non-Vietnamese and non-Asian customers.Full disclosed: (1) I am in search of authentic Canh Chua and Thịt Kho/Cá Kho Hột Vịt in PDX since my beloved Miss Saigon Bistro was permanently closed a month or so ago, (2) Against my reservations after reading multiple mixed reviews about Bamboo House, I still decided to give them a chance before I made my verdict, (3) I did not see any reviews about Canh Chua and Thịt Kho, so it was a red flag, yet I still wanted to give them a chance to proved me wrong; and oh my goodness was I in for a momentous disappointment!, (4) I even called ahead to ask if there were any Vietnamese (owner, staff, and kitchen crew) at all to at least gave me that assurance that it would not be all Americanized Vietnamese foods.Service was friendly and prompt since I was the only patron during my stay. One party left as I walked in, and another came in as I left. There were three picked up to go while I was there. Spacious sitting room with plenty of room for groups and a private table with a divided wall toward the back.On the menu was printed Asian Comfort Foods! I was left angry and in disbelief with the food quality and the inauthenticity of dishes I ordered and falsely advertised, printed, and posted on the wall and their menu. When I got my food, they were not like what was listed on the menu or a photo posted on the wall for "Braised Eggs" and "Caramelized Pork." I pointed out to the only white waiter-he said this on the phone when I asked (I could hear the kitchen staff and one front staff rolled silverware and spoke Vietnamese the whole time); he politely told me, "That is not our picture."Canh Chua Cá/Sweet and Sour Soup, $17: way too sweet without any hint of sour at all, three pieces about palm size of white Swal Fish fillet, lot of bean sprout, but not much of other veggies, came with a cup of steam rice.Thịt Kho/Vietnamese Caramelized Pork & Eggs, $16. You have to look at my collage photo with this review to see the false advertisement in print for yourself. At least on their printed menu, it listed "fried eggs." It was Liquified, NOT AT ALL Caramelized. Again, watch my clip to believe it. As for taste and flavor, it was way too sweet.I should have stopped there after the two dished above, yet I wanted to be fair and had the whole experience, so I ordered the Iced Milk Coffee for $6.00 (I asked and was confirmed that it was indeed the Vietnamese Coffee/cà phê sữa đá). Again, it was too sweet and too creamy.Black Sticky Rice Coconut Ice Cream, $6.00: the only item on the menu for dessert. This typically serves with sugar topping, so I applaud them for pairing it with coconut ice cream for sweetness. The ice cream had no flavor, and the sticky rice was undercooked.My total check was $45.00, so Not Asian Comfort Foods! At this point, I would not drive back to this side of town to give other items on their menu another chance. If you want non-authentic Vietnamese Foods, then by all means, have at it with Bamboo House! Otherwise, there are better foods elsewhere in PDX.Bonus: they have their own parking lot, and toilet seat covers!Parking: Bamboo House has its own parking lot which is a bonus for this area because most are street parking which could be chaotic at times.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Nancy
This place is our go to for seriously delicious Vietnamese food. All of the veggie and shrimp dishes are so good. For a warming winter broth, the spicy veggie noodle soup hits the spot. It's chock full of basil and fresh veggies, and the spice comes on the side so nothing to fear for the more mild palate'd folk. The tofu lemongrass vermicelli is a wonderful summer dish, the mungbean spring rolls they come with are the perfect accompaniment. I'm honestly always surprised that this place isn't more packed considering the high quality of food. Is it the window paintings that scare people away? No clue. Would love to support it more. The servers are super friendly and the food is spot on. The atmosphere inside is homey and pleasant. Give them a try!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marina P.
Quick service, fresh food lots of comfortable space to sit inside sweet ambiance would definitely come back again
Dan H.
The food was very good and it seemed to appear out of nowhere. The people are great. I love the light fixtures and wood accents. I can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu. The photo should be review enough!
Yummy authentic Japanese
Nicely decorated place with friendly staff that checked on us often. It was a Thai restaurant where the new owner now added a bunch of Vietnamese dishes. The pho were flavorful without being to salty. The beef rib pho has a giant piece of rib that satisfies the primal meat urges. The bao and wonton is a SE Asian take so didn't expect true Chinese flavors. That said, they tasted great - the bao had lemongrass pork and wontons in a sweet yet spicy sauce.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went for drinks and appetizers, and it was fabulous!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shaking Beef
The pho broth was so overpowering with the aroma of menthol and cardamom that I couldn’t stomach it. This was way overpriced as well. I regret this purchase so bad.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 3
Only street parking availableFriendly staffPlenty of indoor seatingService was quickVisited for Portland's Dumplings week and their version smelled heavenly with the crispy garlic.Delicious dumplings and looking forward to coming back to enjoy their menu!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Chili wontons ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- juicy and delicious- just the right amount of spice to give it depth, not unreasonably spicySalad rolls ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- the shrimp was juicy and perfect- the pork BBQ was really really goodVietnamese iced coffee ⭐⭐⭐⭐- didn't love how the ice was- bitter in a good way
Bamboo House was the only places open near our house during the snow/ice storm so we decided to stop in. The Pho was great and we were happy to have found a new place close to home. Definitely worth giving them a try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bamboo House Pho
This was one of the best Vietnamese food experienced I've had in Portland, which is a big compliment since there's a ton of great Vietnamese places. I ordered the short rib Pho and oh my goodness, what a rich, flavorful, meaty bowl of Pho.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad Rolls Goi Cuon
Got pho delivery with potstickers. The potsticker dough was really thick and chewy, not a pleasant taste or texture. I don't know what they used but a wonton wrapper would have worked much better. The pho was okay, but I wish they would have cut the vegetables up into bite size pieces. I had to remove all the mushrooms from the broth to cut them up because the slices were huge. Same for the broccoli and carrots. I understand you want the dish to be pretty, but I feel like I have to carry a knife and a cutting board so I can finish preparing the meal I already ordered. Broth had a sort of anise flavor, also unpleasant. I love anise, but not in soup.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 4
I had a wonderful meal here today! The service was fast and the waiter was super kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Came with my gf, her friends and their 3 year old. The vegetarian and meat options were all delicious, everyone loved their orders and the staff was very friendly. Highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
11/23/2023 - DINED IN: Check out my Yelp for clips and photos of reviewed items below.I am 100% Vietnamese, born and raised in Viet Nam until I was 20 years old. I am so mad at how places like Bamboo House called themselves Asian Comfort Foods and strayed so far from authentic Vietnamese foods in the name of fusion and to cater to non-Vietnamese and non-Asian customers.Full disclosed: (1) I am in search of authentic Canh Chua and Thịt Kho/Cá Kho Hột Vịt in PDX since my beloved Miss Saigon Bistro was permanently closed a month or so ago, (2) Against my reservations after reading multiple mixed reviews about Bamboo House, I still decided to give them a chance before I made my verdict, (3) I did not see any reviews about Canh Chua and Thịt Kho, so it was a red flag, yet I still wanted to give them a chance to proved me wrong; and oh my goodness was I in for a momentous disappointment!, (4) I even called ahead to ask if there were any Vietnamese (owner, staff, and kitchen crew) at all to at least gave me that assurance that it would not be all Americanized Vietnamese foods.Service was friendly and prompt since I was the only patron during my stay. One party left as I walked in, and another came in as I left. There were three picked up to go while I was there. Spacious sitting room with plenty of room for groups and a private table with a divided wall toward the back.On the menu was printed Asian Comfort Foods! I was left angry and in disbelief with the food quality and the inauthenticity of dishes I ordered and falsely advertised, printed, and posted on the wall and their menu. When I got my food, they were not like what was listed on the menu or a photo posted on the wall for "Braised Eggs" and "Caramelized Pork." I pointed out to the only white waiter-he said this on the phone when I asked (I could hear the kitchen staff and one front staff rolled silverware and spoke Vietnamese the whole time); he politely told me, "That is not our picture."Canh Chua Cá/Sweet and Sour Soup, $17: way too sweet without any hint of sour at all, three pieces about palm size of white Swal Fish fillet, lot of bean sprout, but not much of other veggies, came with a cup of steam rice.Thịt Kho/Vietnamese Caramelized Pork & Eggs, $16. You have to look at my collage photo with this review to see the false advertisement in print for yourself. At least on their printed menu, it listed "fried eggs." It was Liquified, NOT AT ALL Caramelized. Again, watch my clip to believe it. As for taste and flavor, it was way too sweet.I should have stopped there after the two dished above, yet I wanted to be fair and had the whole experience, so I ordered the Iced Milk Coffee for $6.00 (I asked and was confirmed that it was indeed the Vietnamese Coffee/cà phê sữa đá). Again, it was too sweet and too creamy.Black Sticky Rice Coconut Ice Cream, $6.00: the only item on the menu for dessert. This typically serves with sugar topping, so I applaud them for pairing it with coconut ice cream for sweetness. The ice cream had no flavor, and the sticky rice was undercooked.My total check was $45.00, so Not Asian Comfort Foods! At this point, I would not drive back to this side of town to give other items on their menu another chance. If you want non-authentic Vietnamese Foods, then by all means, have at it with Bamboo House! Otherwise, there are better foods elsewhere in PDX.Bonus: they have their own parking lot, and toilet seat covers!Parking: Bamboo House has its own parking lot which is a bonus for this area because most are street parking which could be chaotic at times.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
This place is our go to for seriously delicious Vietnamese food. All of the veggie and shrimp dishes are so good. For a warming winter broth, the spicy veggie noodle soup hits the spot. It's chock full of basil and fresh veggies, and the spice comes on the side so nothing to fear for the more mild palate'd folk. The tofu lemongrass vermicelli is a wonderful summer dish, the mungbean spring rolls they come with are the perfect accompaniment. I'm honestly always surprised that this place isn't more packed considering the high quality of food. Is it the window paintings that scare people away? No clue. Would love to support it more. The servers are super friendly and the food is spot on. The atmosphere inside is homey and pleasant. Give them a try!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quick service, fresh food lots of comfortable space to sit inside sweet ambiance would definitely come back again
The food was very good and it seemed to appear out of nowhere. The people are great. I love the light fixtures and wood accents. I can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu. The photo should be review enough!