I sought out to get a bowl of pho solo for lunch before hitting the farmers market. I ordered the banh cuon and pho Hanoi.
Banh cuon was warm with fresh toppings and a perfect nuoc mam.
Hanoi style pho, I discovered on my trip to Hanoi, is different from southern style which is what I grew up eating in Portland. Hanoi style has a lighter broth and flavor is more beef forward than spice forward. I added Thai Basil, jalapeños and lemon juice. No hoisin or sriracha was brought out so I went without. The pho tasted like the bowls I’ve had in Hanoi but with more generous amounts of meat.
The dining area was very empty so I greatly enjoyed a quiet solo dining experience, but I hope more and more people come and check this neighborhood gem out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jay L
Best Vietnamese food in Portland
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nikky Barr
Visited: Friday 7/21/2025, Hanoi Kitchen – Portland, OR
New Business Hours posted on front door (as of March 2025, posted on their website): Friday to Monday: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, reopen 5:00 PM–8:00 PM Closed: Tuesday–Thursday
This summer’s obsession for bánh cuốn brought me back to PDX after a weekend in Westminster and Garden Grove, CA. I finally gave Hanoi Kitchen a go even though I’ve driven past them for 4 years.
I called ahead around noon to ask if they could set aside a bánh cuốn for dinner. They confirmed they only make a limited batch in the morning and reheat per order, but assured me the texture would still be soft, not chewy.
We came in at 6:15 PM as a party of 3. Only one dine-in customer was finishing up and two to-go orders were picked up during our meal.
What we ordered: -1 Bánh Cuốn ($14) -Combo A – Cá Bông Lau Kho Tộ & Canh Chua Tôm ($18) -Combo B – Sườn Ram Me & Canh Khoai Tây ($18) -1 Cà Phê Sữa Đá ($7) -1 dozen Organic Eggs ($6) Total: $64
Food Notes: -Bánh cuốn was soft as promised. The chả lụa texture was softer than I like, and the fish sauce was just okay. I will continue my quest for Bánh Cuốn or until the obsession wears off. -Combo A: The catfish fillet (skinless, unlike the traditional round cut bone-in with skin) was decent for the sauce but lack deep as expected. The soup had sprouts, pineapple, Thai chili, and bạc hà (though replaced with celery). Flavor was light and lacked the depth we’re used to. -Combo B: Tamarind pork was well-balanced, but the canh khoai tây would’ve been better with short ribs or bone-in cuts instead of straight chewy pork meat. -Coffee was slow-dripped as ordered because they told us so. Standard taste, though I prefer a stronger brew and a better coffee-to-condensed-milk ratio. -The dozen organic eggs were pre-packed and stored in the fridge, which I appreciated.
Other Details: -Street parking available along NE Glisan, plus a private lot in back. -Decor is dated, inside and out. The neighborhood feels a bit rough, which may explain the limited hours. -Toilet seat covers were out in the ladies’ room, so I took one from the men’s room since we were the only customers at the time.
Overall: A quiet, family-run spot that really does feel like eating in someone’s home. You can hear your food being cooked in the kitchen. The meal satisfied our cravings for comfort Vietnamese dishes without having to cook. We’ll return for the same dishes next time the craving hits.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Brittany Cabeje
Authentic and legit! I got a vegetarian pho and am normally disappointed in the veggies, but wow this place does it right! I was impressed with both the freshness of the veggies and the variety. Excellent flavor, you could tell the chef is intentional! I ordered take out but was impressed with the atmosphere and very friendly staff for the short time I was in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan Pho
Melanie G
Disappointed that the menu price posted online isn't the true menu price and there are extra cost to to go orders.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Iris S. Le
Husband was craving Bun Cha. Ordered Bun Cha (not in picture), Rice Plate Special (com tom), and Shaken Beef. The Bun Cha tasted good but we only got a small amount of vermicelli noodles. The Shaken Beef was flavorful but a bit chewy. Would recommend the Rice Plate Special.
Kid-friendliness: Highchair available
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Riley
The best vegan Vietnamese in all of Portland hands down!!
Dietary restrictions: Great gluten-free options!
Food: 5
GHOST PISS
I love this sweet family, and their pho is simply the best!! Everything is made to order and they don't do doordash or seamless. Don't let that scare you away.. it's worth the drive to pick it up. Best kept secret, give them your business!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jordan Turner
Everything I put in my mouth had layers of flavors and textures. Best fried rice I’ve had in a while, it’s got a little bit of everything. My husband got the Pho and it was delish. I tried something new, Bun Cha and absolutely loved it. Highly recommend coming with friends and trying a bunch of different dishes. And the service is fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kameron Andromeda
Absolutely delicious! We got the C1 & E8 and also ordered the fried rice and the portions were huge. Can’t wait to come back and try everything on the menu!
Delicious Pho and Amazing fried rice in a wonderful relaxing vibe! 10/10 would recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry
DM Ramirez
Absolutely delicious beef pho! 🍜 it was the perfect choice on this chilly day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
N
Love this place, excellent renditions of Vietnamese dishes and a delicious vegetarian menu, lovely
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Lan H
So tasty and authentic ! So glad I discovered this place ! Nice old time Vietnamese music too which is rare and pretty big green plants. Coming back with friends very soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yvonne
Best vegan pho I've ever had. Other options are solid as well!
I sought out to get a bowl of pho solo for lunch before hitting the farmers market. I ordered the banh cuon and pho Hanoi.
Banh cuon was warm with fresh toppings and a perfect nuoc mam.
Hanoi style pho, I discovered on my trip to Hanoi, is different from southern style which is what I grew up eating in Portland. Hanoi style has a lighter broth and flavor is more beef forward than spice forward. I added Thai Basil, jalapeños and lemon juice. No hoisin or sriracha was brought out so I went without. The pho tasted like the bowls I’ve had in Hanoi but with more generous amounts of meat.
The dining area was very empty so I greatly enjoyed a quiet solo dining experience, but I hope more and more people come and check this neighborhood gem out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Vietnamese food in Portland
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Visited: Friday 7/21/2025, Hanoi Kitchen – Portland, OR
New Business Hours posted on front door (as of March 2025, posted on their website):
Friday to Monday: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, reopen 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
Closed: Tuesday–Thursday
This summer’s obsession for bánh cuốn brought me back to PDX after a weekend in Westminster and Garden Grove, CA. I finally gave Hanoi Kitchen a go even though I’ve driven past them for 4 years.
I called ahead around noon to ask if they could set aside a bánh cuốn for dinner. They confirmed they only make a limited batch in the morning and reheat per order, but assured me the texture would still be soft, not chewy.
We came in at 6:15 PM as a party of 3. Only one dine-in customer was finishing up and two to-go orders were picked up during our meal.
What we ordered:
-1 Bánh Cuốn ($14)
-Combo A – Cá Bông Lau Kho Tộ & Canh Chua Tôm ($18)
-Combo B – Sườn Ram Me & Canh Khoai Tây ($18)
-1 Cà Phê Sữa Đá ($7)
-1 dozen Organic Eggs ($6)
Total: $64
Food Notes:
-Bánh cuốn was soft as promised. The chả lụa texture was softer than I like, and the fish sauce was just okay. I will continue my quest for Bánh Cuốn or until the obsession wears off.
-Combo A: The catfish fillet (skinless, unlike the traditional round cut bone-in with skin) was decent for the sauce but lack deep as expected. The soup had sprouts, pineapple, Thai chili, and bạc hà (though replaced with celery). Flavor was light and lacked the depth we’re used to.
-Combo B: Tamarind pork was well-balanced, but the canh khoai tây would’ve been better with short ribs or bone-in cuts instead of straight chewy pork meat.
-Coffee was slow-dripped as ordered because they told us so. Standard taste, though I prefer a stronger brew and a better coffee-to-condensed-milk ratio.
-The dozen organic eggs were pre-packed and stored in the fridge, which I appreciated.
Other Details:
-Street parking available along NE Glisan, plus a private lot in back.
-Decor is dated, inside and out. The neighborhood feels a bit rough, which may explain the limited hours.
-Toilet seat covers were out in the ladies’ room, so I took one from the men’s room since we were the only customers at the time.
Overall: A quiet, family-run spot that really does feel like eating in someone’s home. You can hear your food being cooked in the kitchen. The meal satisfied our cravings for comfort Vietnamese dishes without having to cook. We’ll return for the same dishes next time the craving hits.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Authentic and legit! I got a vegetarian pho and am normally disappointed in the veggies, but wow this place does it right! I was impressed with both the freshness of the veggies and the variety. Excellent flavor, you could tell the chef is intentional! I ordered take out but was impressed with the atmosphere and very friendly staff for the short time I was in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan Pho
Disappointed that the menu price posted online isn't the true menu price and there are extra cost to to go orders.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Husband was craving Bun Cha. Ordered Bun Cha (not in picture), Rice Plate Special (com tom), and Shaken Beef. The Bun Cha tasted good but we only got a small amount of vermicelli noodles. The Shaken Beef was flavorful but a bit chewy. Would recommend the Rice Plate Special.
Kid-friendliness: Highchair available
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The best vegan Vietnamese in all of Portland hands down!!
Dietary restrictions: Great gluten-free options!
Food: 5
I love this sweet family, and their pho is simply the best!! Everything is made to order and they don't do doordash or seamless. Don't let that scare you away.. it's worth the drive to pick it up. Best kept secret, give them your business!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything I put in my mouth had layers of flavors and textures. Best fried rice I’ve had in a while, it’s got a little bit of everything. My husband got the Pho and it was delish. I tried something new, Bun Cha and absolutely loved it. Highly recommend coming with friends and trying a bunch of different dishes. And the service is fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely delicious! We got the C1 & E8 and also ordered the fried rice and the portions were huge. Can’t wait to come back and try everything on the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious Pho and Amazing fried rice in a wonderful relaxing vibe! 10/10 would recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry
Absolutely delicious beef pho! 🍜 it was the perfect choice on this chilly day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place, excellent renditions of Vietnamese dishes and a delicious vegetarian menu, lovely
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
So tasty and authentic ! So glad I discovered this place ! Nice old time Vietnamese music too which is rare and pretty big green plants. Coming back with friends very soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best vegan pho I've ever had. Other options are solid as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan Pho
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