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“I never write reviews, but after my experience I really wanted to post something. I have a medical condition and should not have attempted to eat French food, but a good friend was in town and I really wanted to eat here with the. The server was SO kind and the kitchen offered to make a unique dish for me to enjoy. It was an altered version of the Sturgeon dish. I was amazing and it was so kind of them to work with me so that I could actually eat with my friends. So impressed with their kindness, quality and care.“

“Unbelievable amazing food lobster pad Thai was unreal Annie was a great server“

“AMAZING to say the least. The atmosphere, the staff, the food and the music were perfect ✨ I will definitely be back“

“⭐️ 5 stars ⭐️

The Khao Soi and Pad Thai were both incredible—so much flavor and just like in Thailand. Noodles were very fresh and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. Absolute yum. (Thom yum one could say). The owner is super warm and friendly. Definitely recommend.”“

“I had a fantastic experience at Yoonique Phở & Grill! The pho was outstanding, with an overabundance of meat—something you don’t see often. They definitely don’t skimp on portions, making the meal feel like a great value for the price. Speaking of which, the prices were very reasonable, especially considering the generous serving sizes.

The interior of the restaurant was well-laid-out, which honestly surprised me given the neighborhood. It had a clean, inviting atmosphere that made the dining experience even more enjoyable. The service was also top-notch—attentive, friendly, and efficient.

Perhaps the biggest testament to the quality of the food is that even my picky wife enjoyed it! That alone speaks volumes. If you’re looking for delicious pho, great service, and fair prices, Yoonique Phở & Grill is definitely worth a visit.

Update to Our Review:

We returned to the restaurant and, as always, the food was excellent. This time, we tried the seafood fried rice, which unfortunately wasn’t a hit—it just didn’t land well for us. On the brighter side, the fresh lychee tea was superb: light, refreshing, and full of flavor. We also had the Thai iced tea, which, as always, was solid and enjoyable.

Still one of our go-to spots, and we’ll definitely be back—just not for the seafood fried rice next time.“

“The staff is very friendly. From order to table is fast. Never been disappointed with the food. When they're busy they're super busy and the hassle bustle atmosphere adds passively to the experience (in my opinion). Must try. We will always keep coming back (since 2014)!“

“Great pho with better than most cuts of meat. My wife got the pad thai and said she enjoyed it very much. Would recommend to friends. They were also very nice to my 2.5 year old daughter and were considerate enough to bring a small bowl for her to share some of our food with.“

“The absolute best place to get Bun Bo Hue!!!! Always great service and amazing prices for the portions. So happy to have found this place!!!!“

“Was excited by the daily special menu concept of this lil viet noodle joint. The food was mid-edible-decent at best, but the price is pretty high af. A bowl of whatever noodle is nearly $20! Now I know inflation is high but a bowl of vermicelli noodles in chicken broth with some shredded meats should not cost this much!“

“Excited to try out a new Thai place in portland. I had the opportunity to eat outside, which was lovely. I ordered the fried chicken in basil sauce, yellow curry, and a iced tea with coconut milk. The food was delicious.“

“Friendly staff! Great food and quick service! Thank you!“

“The food was terrific. Great staff and customer service. Fun time“

“Very good tasting menu full of bright flavors, fun textures, nice wine pairings, and engaged service. $135 per head, expect $16-20 for cocktails, or $65 for the wine pairing (which is great). I left quite full, I feel like you really get your money’s worth in terms of pre-fixe dining. Would come back for a date night for sure, but it was laid back enough for me to listen to music and read.“

“Good food. Great location. Good prices. Worth the visit“

“Incredible food, funny and personable hosts. Our new favorite restaurant!“

“Finally, right amount of food rather than give you a huge amount of food and make you fat! Just kidding but yes, right amount of food and the taste is really good for me, as Cantonese. I think their noodle texture is nice. I already come back this place couple times!“

“I have been eyeballing this place for some time & was not disappointed! 👌“

“The dining experience was exceptionally positive. The staff demonstrated attentive service, although the table became somewhat crowded with the abundance of dishes, potentially due to our over ordering. (really wanted to try the whole menu including dessert!)

The noodle plate and soup dumplings were particularly memorable. While we were unable to secure the reserved window-side seating with the view of the riverside due to our late arrival, the restaurant's ambiance was captivating regardless of the seating location. The dishes were well-prepared, flavorful, and enhanced by a touch of soy sauce. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and confidently recommend this spot to those seeking authentic and flavorful Chinese cuisine.“

“I got a blue mango, which ended up teal. that's my favorite color and it was pretty good, kinda sweeter than expected but the service was fast! they let my friend mix up a ridiculous abomination of a smoothie (carrot cake plus chocolate and pea protein) but they let HIM ruin a perfectly good smoothie with a smile haha“

“Elephants Delicatessen is one of my favorite places for catering events and lunch and don't forget the cowboy cookie.“

“I cannot get enough of your vodka cream sauce. YuM!! Love, Love, LOVE what your doing!!“

“New favorite joint. Best clam chowder ever. Don't tell the restaurants I've had it in in Boston. Great owners. 1950s Blues Music. Highly suggest. Off of 3rd between Columbia and Jefferson. Downtown on SW side.“

“Everything from beverages to food, dine in or take out. Gourmet hot and cold sandwiches, pastries, soup and salads are all amazingly delicious. Whenever you need something for your get together or party, just ask Leo, the manager. He is so awesome, kind and accommodating.“

“😍 delicious at best !!!“

“Never disappoints. Great food, family atmosphere.“

“Good prices, delicious & quick!“

“After we made a quick call to them warning of our approach, PDX Thai was able to seat my posse of 12 and pump out our food in record time. It was all top-quality, and the service and the ambiance was truly wonderful. I had a great time there, and I'll definitely be coming back for more soon!“

“Great service. They didn't have kids friendly drinks besides water but they went out of their way to grab a something for my kiddo and it was free. Food was delicious. Will definitely be back next time I'm up from Texas.“

“Salmon chowder is spectacular. Amazing flavor depth with generous chunks of salmon.“

“This place is the best. The owner started the biz right after Covid times. He’s a lovely individual. Please go support this business doing great things in the community. <3

Vegetarian options: Vegan and Vegetarian and Meat!
Options for everyone. :)

Dietary restrictions: Lots of options for both meat and Vegetarian and Vegan

Parking: Easy

Kid-friendliness: Kids would like this place with the brightly painted bench’s.

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy to roll right up“

“The fried chicken with sticky rice and sauce is special. Really delicious. I loved that you get real plates when you eat at the cart! Fried rice was delicious. Skip the Pad Kee Mao. Fast and friendly service. Bring back the coconut water!

Kid-friendliness: Clean and open area for my toddler to explore. Spice level of food was also good for him without any modifications.“

“Our server was extremely gracious and helpful. One of the people on our table has stricter dietary restrictions and this establishment was extremely obliging in helping them find(and double check!) the right menu selection. The food and ambience was excellent!“

“Great Food. I am so happy with the new location.“

“Turkey & Brie wasn't anything special. The Brie was nice, but the turkey was very dry and baguette was a little tougher than usual. It could have used salted butter to make it pop. Otherwise, the small sandwich shop vibe was nice, and I enjoyed the sides. I'll definitely be back to try some of the more interesting options and revise my review.“

“This is a shared space but manages to still have a comfortable pleasant atmosphere.The salt and pepper squid though had a fish stick appearance and came with tempura mushrooms.

Vegetarian options: Tofu or vegetables for the protein option in all dishes.“

“The food at this wonderful Chinese Restaurant is the best in and around Portland. I reccomend Springwater Station to everyone who wants to eat fabulous tasting Chinese food. I give it 5 stars. Marilyn Mock Peterson“

“Good soup. Nice employees. Some place to get quality food quickly, but a tad over- priced. Don’t pass it up.“

“best soup ever! loved it since I got at Farmers market.“

“the only place to get buckwheat pancakes“

“Never come to Portland but we are here for a cheer competition and we accidentally stumbled upon this place for brekfest and I'm glad we did becasue the food was amazing the service was exceptional one thing that always important to me when eating out is the great service theses gals are top notch and the atmosphere was chill family vibes and clean.. we will be back and rave about this place to everyone we know. BTW also the homade jam. what an excellent idea“

“service good Food! awesome Owner! i have been going to this Restaurant for the last 20years♥️ the Best Chinese food! the Original♥️“

“Had the yummy Tomato orange soup mixed with half of the chicken soup very nice combo. Split some Chicken Strips and a cowboy cookie for dessert. Cute and cozy will definitely be back again and again.“

“Very good food. Enjoyed very much!“