Lúa - Vietnamese Restaurant & Bar

Hands down the best tofu in town!!!

Food: 5

Great food a must try!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lúa is a place with both delicious coffee and food. Excellent service and a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere.

Excellent Vietnamese food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

All food was delicious. Need to try more of the menu!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Came here with a pretty big group and we were all blown away.

The food was amazing and the coffee, even better. Some of the best Vietnamese food I’ve ever had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great Banh Mi!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Really don’t know what to improve here…. The meats are awesome!!!! The crispy pork and the short ribs and lemongrass chicken is super well done! My kids loved the pho!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I recently started ordering from Lua Restaurant, and every experience has been wonderful. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The customer service is just as impressive, the staff always goes out of their way to make sure everything is perfect for their customers. They truly care about the dining experience from start to finish. I would highly recommend Lua Restaurant to everyone I know, especially for their amazing food and warm hospitality!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Clean and open, this restaurant uses technology to its advantage. You can either order online or with a QR code. The menu has lots of variety with a primary focus on Vietnamese with a few Thai dishes.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

We were hesitant at first bc it was empty. We are visiting from Seattle. We decided to eat here and listennnnnn.. I wish they had a location in Seattle. The flavors are amazing. Thank you.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Not sure how I haven't rated this place yet. The absolute best veggie tofu banh mis in town. Sweet owner too c

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We stopped in yesterday for our first dining experience- and we were treated to such a fabulous meal ! We ate every last bite we could. The flavors were so delicious- food was fresh - and we will definitely be back for more !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

3/5-UPDATED from 7/14/2025: A mixed bag this round, but still rooting for Lúa.

Came back for dinner with the family tonight and left with mixed feelings.
• Disappointed to see canh bí đỏ với tôm discontinued
• Heo quay was cold and chewy
• Canh hẹ với tàu hũ lacked flavor
• Wontons and dumplings were okay, just chewy not tender
• Xá xíu was solid
• Lemongrass pork came with more fat than meat
• Ube and egg coffees were fine as drinks but didn’t taste like ube or egg

Ordering was confusing: the self-service kiosk didn’t match the outdated printed menu, which added to the frustration.

We enjoyed sitting in the shared outdoor patio with The Box Social, but keep in mind with the posted sign: “Welcome to the Box Social! Feel free to order food from Lua at these tables but you must also get something from Box Social. Enjoy your stay!”

Loyalty program details:
• $1 = 1 point
• Free items start at 75 points
• Points expire after 6 months
• 25 bonus points for registering with email
• You can track points via Apple Wallet or Cash App

Still a fan of some of Lúa’s comfort food staples, but hoping for more consistency next time.

*****5/5 for visit on April 20204-Lúa offers authentic Vietnamese comfort food that feels like home!

This is a long overdue review from our lunch visit in late April 2024, but the experience stuck with me, and in the best way. I’d visit Lúa more often if it weren’t on the opposite end of town from me in SE Portland. Still, it’s worth the trip when I’m craving Vietnamese comfort food done right.

We ordered:
- Heo quay (crispy pork belly): flavorful and well done, I didn’t care much for the dipping sauce.
- Bò lá lốt: a little dry, but still satisfying.
- Stirred fried eggplant with fried tofu: unique twist, loved the contrast.
- Canh bí đỏ với tôm/pumpkin/squash soup with shrimp: oh so delicious!
- Canh hẹ với tàu hũ/chive soup with tofu: food utopia!

If you grew up eating these dishes, you’ll feel right at home. They were nearly as good as how I (or my mom) make them, which is saying a lot!

The downsides:
- QR code ordering system gave me issues, and I was too hungry for tech problems. Luckily, staff stepped in to take our order manually.
- Boxes everywhere in the dining area gave a bit of a cluttered feel.
- Restrooms are gender-neutral, but no toilet seat covers. It comes down to personal preference: use toilet paper or squat.
- Parking is hit or miss, so plan extra time.

That said, the food, service, and spacious seating make this a spot I’d happily return to when I’m nearby. Great choice for anyone looking for real-deal Vietnamese home cooking.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

It's a very white washed version of Vietnamese food. I personally don't recommend it, you can more than likely find a real authentic restaurant anywhere else.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4

Amazing experience from beginning to end.