The Boiling Bowl
103 NW 21st Ave, Portland
(971) 888-4255
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Staff was super friendly! Really appreciated the multiple suggestions on vegan options and how different menu items could be customized to be made vegan. As other reviewers have stated and after trying many Vietnamese spots around Portland, the vegan pho I think is the best! Loaded with veggies and tofu, and the broth is so well done. I came in yesterday on a rainy day and sitting next to the window with the pho was so calming and nice. The atmosphere of the restaurant was really chill too and it wasn't very busy in the early afternoon.
I ordered a large bowl of beef pho, but the meat was extremely chewy and tasted old. I called over the only staff member working and complained. A little while later, he brought me a small bowl with a few pieces of noticeably better-quality meat—but never said anything or followed up. Was this some kind of test bowl? I’m still confused. In the end, I paid for the full bowl and left the place hungry. I’ve been to several Vietnamese restaurants, and this was by far the worst experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Beef Pho
Parking: Parking lot next to restaurant. The door leading from the garage is wheelchair accessible only.
Kid-friendliness: High chairs available for the little ones
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pho
Great food but consistently terrible service. Feel bad for the cooks, they kill it while front of house is lazy and rude and just don't care.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
Good portions for the pho. Meat quality is good. Noodles are thin which I like. Soup a bit weak for me. Would come here again to try rest of menu
Parking: Parking lot nearby. Some street parking
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Recommended dishes: - Build Your Own Phở
Was really good pho maybe a bit more chicken...kind of skimpy in that area.
Food: 4
Recommended dishes: Pho, Vegan Pho
Great place and reasonable for the great pho.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho
A little bit too greasy but very good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Vegetarian options: Vegan pho came with tofu, wide range of veggies, and large portion for a great price
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho
Excellent Pho, best in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho
Restaurantji Recommends
Pho hit the spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho
Good food!
Food: 5
Service: 4
First time tried the Vietnamese crepe in Portland, and omg it was so good. Will comeback to have it again! They also have a vegan version for the crepe!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho
Great food! Good atmosphere and really nice staff. Highly recommend
Parking: Free parking attached
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Pad Thai
Always delicious food! Free parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho
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