Lela's Bistro

1524 NW 23rd Ave, Portland
(503) 719-4744

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Angelique Ornelas

They have the best pho I’ve had in Portland. Everything tastes so fresh and homemade. Love love love.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Red Devil

I must say that the worker who helped me had a bright smile! The interior is pleasant and calm. The pho was decent; however, considering the price, it lacked ingredients. The quality and amount of steak provided were poor in relation to the cost. I might suggest another place for pho that offers better quality at a lower price.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

Lee Alailima-Rose

My number 1 spot for incredible pho in the city!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

L Owen

What an absolute gem! The food was so good that I called while eating my take-out to share with them just how much I was enjoying it. I am now writing this review the next day while inside the restaurant to enjoy it all over again. Just amazing!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Banh MI Combo, Spring Rolls, Beef Pho and Salad Bowl, Lemongrass Chicken

Lucas Duffey

BBQ pork Banh Mi sliders are excellent

Food: 5

Katherine Cecil

I got the bahn mi combo: pork belly +egg, beef pho. It was delicious! There was a bit of a wait for the food, nothing crazy considering how busy they were and that it was close to closing, but they were nice enough to throw in a free egg roll for the wait. The outside seating was cozy and well lit.

Wheelchair accessibility: There’s a set of stairs to enter the restaurant

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Phoebe Lovejoy

Great pho, sweet staff, and plenty of seating!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Adam Clayton

Easy place for a quick bite, solid pho, never had a bad meal here. Can be a bit loud in the dining areas.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Pho and Salad Bowl

Luis Eduardo

Food was good. Great portion and the soup was amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Pho and Salad Bowl, Salad

Adenis B.

Great pho and great atmosphere. Check this place out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Vanessa Beyers

The lemongrass chicken banh mi and pho combo was delicious. Also their mint limeade was sooo good! And everything is very reasonably priced.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Banh MI Combo

Anna Mertens

I never leave reviews. I wish that I would have read other low reviews about this place.

I moved to Portland from Korea a year ago, and I haven't had Vietnamese in Portland yet. I was excited to finally have some pho! I was also excited because this place is in my neighborhood.

I ordered the beef pho, and it was very bland. I wonder if the broth was seasoned at all. The beef wasn't flavorful either.

I have been to Vietnam, and Korea has a sizeable Vietnamese population (though I assume that the food is altered to fit Korean tastes).

Regardless, I didn't expect it to be authentic, and I didn't order it as authentic because I ordered vegetables (the vegetables were good). But when the food is advertised as comfort food and "Grandma's pho," I expect flavor.

Unfortunately, this place isn't it.

Food: 2

Andras Gruber

Clean, decent spot for a good Pho hi

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Emily Sadoff

Lela’s has been one of my favorite restaurants since I moved to Portland 7 years ago. The atmosphere inside is very cozy and the staff are incredibly kind. They have great vegetarian options for pho and bahn mi, definitely my favorite in town! Also, their chicken pho is the best comfort food! I highly recommend checking it out if you’re in the neighborhood!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Banh MI Combo, Spring Rolls, Vegetarian Pho, Chicken Pho

Alex Ruiz

This is a cute house that has been turned into a restaurant! I ordered the lemongrass Bahn mi with a small side of brisket pho. The total was $16 for the combo which I think is such a good deal! The food was very yummy and the overall vibe inside was very peaceful and chill. I will definitely be back soon and recommend this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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