The Boiling Bowl

103 NW 21st Ave, Portland
(971) 888-4255

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B 3 - Bún Tôm Nướng - Grilled Shrimp
- Gỏi Cuốn Fresh Spring Rolls
Goi Cuon - Fresh Spring Rolls
Tàu Hủ Xào Sautteed Tofu
Đuôi Bò Pho W Ox Tail
Chao Tom Cha Ram Platter
- Build Your Own Phở
Combo Vermicelli Bowl
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Build Your Own Pho

Menu

Featured items
Build Your Own Pho
Select up to 3 ingredients to build your pho. All Pho Soups come beef broth, rice noodles and mixed onions and cilantro and served with bean sprout, basil, lime wedge, and slices of jalapenos on the side.
Pho with Chicken
Gluten free and come with beef broth, flat rice noodles, chicken breast garnish with mixed onions and cilantro and served with bean sprout, basil, lime wedge, and slices of jalapenos on the side.
Fresh Spring Rolls
Freshly made spring rolls with your choice of protein served with house peanut sauce
Vegan Pho
Pho with vegan broth, rice noodles, tofu, and mixed veggies. Gluten free and come with flat rice noodles garnish with mixed onions and cilantro and served with bean sprout, basil, lime wedge, and slices of jalapenos on the side.
Fried Crispy Egg Rolls
House deep fried egg rolls served with fish sauce or peanut sauce
Grilled Pork Banh Mi
House Combination Pho
Choose uncooked or cooked thin sliced eye round steak, well done flank, fatty brisket, and tendon plus meatballs. Gluten free and come with beef broth, flat rice noodles, and choice of meat garnish with mixed onions and cilantro and served with bean sprout, basil, lime wedge, and slices of jalapenos on the side.
Combination Vermicelli Bowl
Grilled pork, chicken, and shrimp, egg roll, and la lot beef. Comes with vermicelli rice noodles, diced Iceberg green leaf lettuce, cabbage, bean sprout, cucumber, pickled julienned carrot, and daikon radish. Topped with crushed peanuts and scallion oil.
Grilled Chicken Banh Mi
Pad Thai
Rice noodles wok seared with eggs, bean sprout, and bell peppers in pad Thai sauce topped with peanuts and Thai basil.
Salt and Pepper Squid
Lightly breaded salt and peppered squid wok seared with onions, red bell peppers, and jalapenos. Served with white rice.
Tofu Banh Mi
Lemongrass Stir Fry
Sizzling skillet comes with green beans, red bell peppers, and onions stir fried in a lemongrass garlic sauce. Served with white rice.
Ox Tail Pho
Gluten free and come with beef broth, flat rice noodles, tender ox tail garnish with mixed onions and cilantro and served with bean sprout, basil, lime wedge, and slices of jalapenos on the side.
Pho with Mixed Veggies
Gluten free and come with beef broth, flat rice noodles, and mixed veggies garnish with mixed onions and cilantro and served with bean sprout, basil, lime wedge, and slices of jalapenos on the side.

Appetizers
Fried Crispy Egg Rolls
House deep fried egg rolls served with fish sauce or peanut sauce
Fresh Spring Rolls
Freshly made spring rolls with your choice of protein served with house peanut sauce
Chicken Satay
Charbroiled chicken skewers. Served with a creamy Thai peanut sauce.
Coconut Prawns
Breaded coconut prawns deep fried and served with sweet chilli sauce.
Caramelized Chicken Wings
Deep fried wings tossed in fried garlic and caramelized fish sauce.
Soft Shell Crab
Breaded crispy soft shell crab served w. creamy sriracha sauce
Chicken potstickers
Deep fried crispy chicken potstickers served with house onion soy sauce
Spider Roll
Fried soft shell crab rolled in rice paper

Pho (Beef Noodle Soup)
House Combination Pho
Choose uncooked or cooked thin sliced eye round steak, well done flank, fatty brisket, and tendon plus meatballs. Gluten free and come with beef broth, flat rice noodles, and choice of meat garnish with mixed onions and cilantro and served with bean sprout, basil, lime wedge, and slices of jalapenos on the side.
Build Your Own Pho
Select up to 3 ingredients to build your pho. All Pho Soups come beef broth, rice noodles and mixed onions and cilantro and served with bean sprout, basil, lime wedge, and slices of jalapenos on the side.
Pho with Chicken
Gluten free and come with beef broth, flat rice noodles, chicken breast garnish with mixed onions and cilantro and served with bean sprout, basil, lime wedge, and slices of jalapenos on the side.
Pho with Mixed Veggies
Gluten free and come with beef broth, flat rice noodles, and mixed veggies garnish with mixed onions and cilantro and served with bean sprout, basil, lime wedge, and slices of jalapenos on the side.
Pho with Tofu
Gluten free and come with beef broth, flat rice noodles, fried tofu garnish with mixed onions and cilantro and served with bean sprout, basil, lime wedge, and slices of jalapenos on the side.
Ox Tail Pho
Gluten free and come with beef broth, flat rice noodles, tender ox tail garnish with mixed onions and cilantro and served with bean sprout, basil, lime wedge, and slices of jalapenos on the side.
Pho with Shrimp
Gluten free and come with beef broth, flat rice noodles and shrimp garnish with mixed onions and cilantro and served with bean sprout, basil, lime wedge, and slices of jalapenos on the side.
Seafood Pho
Shrimp, scallop, squid, and fish ball. Gluten free and come with beef broth, flat rice noodles, and choice of meat garnish with mixed onions and cilantro and served with bean sprout, basil, lime wedge, and slices of jalapenos on the side.
Vegan Pho
Pho with vegan broth, rice noodles, tofu, and mixed veggies. Gluten free and come with flat rice noodles garnish with mixed onions and cilantro and served with bean sprout, basil, lime wedge, and slices of jalapenos on the side.

Vermicelli Bowls
Grilled Pork Vermicelli Bowl
Thin-sliced charbroiled pork and egg roll. Comes with vermicelli rice noodles, diced Iceberg green leaf lettuce, cabbage, bean sprout, cucumber, pickled julienned carrot, and daikon radish. Topped with crushed peanuts and scallion oil.
Grilled Chicken Vermicelli Bowl
Charboiled chicken skewers and an egg roll. Comes with vermicelli rice noodles, diced Iceberg green leaf lettuce, cabbage, bean sprout, cucumber, pickled julienned carrot, and daikon radish. Topped with crushed peanuts and scallion oil.
Grilled Shrimp Vermicelli Bowl
Tiger shrimp skewers glazed with honey and sesame oil. Comes with vermicelli rice noodles, diced Iceberg green leaf lettuce, cabbage, bean sprout, cucumber, pickled julienned carrot, and daikon radish. Topped with crushed peanuts and scallion oil.
Sauteed Beef Vermicelli Bowl
Wok seared beef slices with bell peppers and onions. Comes with vermicelli rice noodles, diced Iceberg green leaf lettuce, cabbage, bean sprout, cucumber, pickled julienned carrot, and daikon radish. Topped with crushed peanuts and scallion oil.
Grilled Salmon Vermicelli Bowl
Grilled marinated salmon trims in turmeric sauce. Comes with vermicelli rice noodles, diced Iceberg green leaf lettuce, cabbage, bean sprout, cucumber, pickled julienned carrot, and daikon radish. Topped with crushed peanuts and scallion oil.
Sauteed Tofu Vermicelli Bowl
Wok seared tofu with bell pepper and onions. Comes with vermicelli rice noodles, diced Iceberg green leaf lettuce, cabbage, bean sprout, cucumber, pickled julienned carrot, and daikon radish. Topped with crushed peanuts and scallion oil.
La Lot Beef Vermicelli Bowl
Grilled minced pork wrapped in wild betel leaves. Comes with vermicelli rice noodles, diced Iceberg green leaf lettuce, cabbage, bean sprout, cucumber, pickled julienned carrot, and daikon radish. Topped with crushed peanuts and scallion oil.
Combination Vermicelli Bowl
Grilled pork, chicken, and shrimp, egg roll, and la lot beef. Comes with vermicelli rice noodles, diced Iceberg green leaf lettuce, cabbage, bean sprout, cucumber, pickled julienned carrot, and daikon radish. Topped with crushed peanuts and scallion oil.
Sauteed Sugar Cane Shrimp Vermicelli Bowl
Minced shrimp wrapped around sugar cane. Comes with vermicelli rice noodles, diced Iceberg green leaf lettuce, cabbage, bean sprout, cucumber, pickled julienned carrot, and daikon radish. Topped with crushed peanuts and scallion oil.
Crispy Pork Egg roll Vermicelli Bowl
Choose pork egg rolls. Comes with vermicelli rice noodles, diced Iceberg green leaf lettuce, cabbage, bean sprout, cucumber, pickled julienned carrot, and daikon radish. Topped with crushed peanuts and scallion oil.
Veggie Egg Rolls Vermicelli Bowl
Veggie egg rolls. Comes with vermicelli rice noodles, diced Iceberg green leaf lettuce, cabbage, bean sprout, cucumber, pickled julienned carrot, and daikon radish. Topped with crushed peanuts and scallion oil.

Rice Plate
Grilled Pork Rice Plate
Our famous thin-sliced pork marinated in special sauce. Comes with lettuce, tomato, cucumber slices, pickled cabbage, carrots, and white rice.
Grilled Chicken Rice Plate
Breast meat skewers marinated in lemongrass and spiced and glazed with honey. Comes with lettuce, tomato, cucumber slices, pickled cabbage, carrots, and white rice.
Grilled Shrimp Rice Plate
Shrimp skewers glazed with honey and sesame oil. Comes with lettuce, tomato, cucumber slices, pickled cabbage, carrots, and white rice.
Suon Bi Cha
Grilled pork chop, egg custard, and pork skin. Comes with lettuce, tomato, cucumber slices, pickled cabbage, carrots, and white rice.
Teriyaki Chicken Rice Plate
Charbroiled chicken thigh glazed in teriyaki sauce. Comes with lettuce, tomato, cucumber slices, pickled cabbage, carrots, and white rice.
Grilled Salmon Rice Plate
Salmon trims marinated in turmeric and honey sauce. Comes with lettuce, tomato, cucumber slices, pickled cabbage, carrots, and white rice.
Combination Rice Plate
Charbroiled pork chop, shrimp skewer, pork skin, pork-egg custard, and fried egg. Comes with lettuce, tomato, cucumber slices, pickled cabbage, carrots, and white rice.
Grilled Pork Chop Rice Plate
Marinated pork chop in garlic and spices. Comes with lettuce, tomato, cucumber slices, pickled cabbage, carrots, and white rice.

Fried Rice
Combination Fried Rice
Shrimp, BBQ pork, Chinese sausage, carrot, green bean, corn, and egg.
Hawaiian Fried Rice
Chicken, pineapple, and egg.
Seafood Fried Rice
Chopped squid, shrimp, fish roe, and egg.
Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken, carrot, green bean, corn, and egg.
Tofu Fried Rice
Tofu, carrot, green bean, corn, bamboo shoot, and mushrooms.
Beef Fried Rice
Beef, carrot, green bean, corn, and egg.
Shrimp Fried Rice
Shrimp, carrot, green bean, corn, and egg.

Specialties
Lemongrass Stir Fry
Sizzling skillet comes with green beans, red bell peppers, and onions stir fried in a lemongrass garlic sauce. Served with white rice.
Vegetable Stir Fry
Mixed vegetables, stir fry, inhouse, garlic sauce, served with white rice.
Seafood Noodles
Choose fried crispy or steamed soft egg noodles topped with shrimp, squid, scallop, and fish ball stir fried with mixed vegetables in sauce.
Shaking Beef
Wok-seared beef tenderloin cubes in our special soy pepper and wine sauce with onion and red bell pepper. Served with sriracha fried rice, pickled veggies, and tomato slices.
Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Lightly breaded salt and peppered prawns wok seared with onions, red bell peppers, and jalapenos. Served with white rice on the side. Prawns are cooked with their shells on.
Salt and Pepper Squid
Lightly breaded salt and peppered squid wok seared with onions, red bell peppers, and jalapenos. Served with white rice.
BUDDHA DELIGHT
Tofu stir fried with mixed vegetables in house garlic lemongrass sauce served with white rice
Beef Pineapple
Wok seared beef with pineapple and onions in sauce. Served with white rice.
Tofu Lemongrass Stir Fry
Sizzling skillet comes with green beans, red bell peppers, and onions stir fried in a lemongrass garlic sauce. Served with white rice.

Curries
Yellow Curry
Baby corn, bamboo shoot, red bell pepper, mushroom, green bean, and onions and your choice of protein. Served with white rice or bread.

Self Roll Platter
Chao Tom Cha Ram Platter
Grilled minced sugar cane shrimp and crispy shrimp rolls. Comes with sorted herbs and vegetables, rice vermicelli noodles, rice paper, and dipping sauce.
Thit Nuong Cha Ram Platter
Grilled marinated thin sliced pork and crispy shrimp rolls. Comes with sorted herbs and vegetables, rice vermicelli noodles, rice paper, and dipping.
Bo Cuon La Lot Platter
Grilled minced beef rolled in wild betel leaves. Comes with sorted herbs and vegetables, rice vermicelli noodles, rice paper, and dipping sauce.
Combination Platter
Grilled sugar cane shrimp, grilled pork, crispy shrimp rolls, and grilled la lot beef. Comes with sorted herbs and vegetables, rice vermicelli noodles, rice paper, and dipping sauce.

Stir Fry Noodle
Pad Thai
Rice noodles wok seared with eggs, bean sprout, and bell peppers in pad Thai sauce topped with peanuts and Thai basil.
Drunken Noodle
Stirred fried wide rice noodles with your choice of protein, egg, red bell pepper in house brown sauce.
Tofu Pad Thai
Rice noodles wok seared with eggs, bean sprout, and bell peppers in pad Thai sauce topped with peanuts and Thai basil.
Tofu Drunken Noodle
Pan fried rice noodles topped with your choice of meat and assorted veggies with brown sauce.

Banh Mi
Grilled Pork Banh Mi
Grilled Chicken Banh Mi
Tofu Banh Mi

Salads
Chicken Lettuce Wraps Salad
Chicken wok seared with water chestnuts, mushroom, and mint. Served with lettuce cups and fried noodles.
Papaya Salad
Shredded young green papaya, grape tomato, and shrimp tossed in fish sauce vinaigrette.
Chicken Salad
Shredded chicken, diced cabbage, pickled carrots and radish, fried shallots, and lime-ginger vinaigrette.
Beef Salad
Wok seared beef with onions over green lettuce, pickled carrots and radish, and lime vinaigrette.
Seafood Salad
Shrimp, scallop, squid, mussel, and green lettuce tossed in lime vinaigrette.

Other Soup
Hu Tieu Nu O C
Chicken-pork base soup with BBQ pork, pork sausage slices, prawns, and your choice of rice noodles or egg noodles.
Hu Tieu Kho (Dry Soup)
BBQ pork, prawns, pork sausage slices, and soy-pepper paste. Served with cup of broth and your choice of rice noodles or egg noodles.
Bo Kho Beef Stew
Beef stew comes with chunks of tender beef, carrots, and potatoes. Served with your choice of bread, egg, or rice noodles.
Bun Bo Hue
Spicy beef noodle soup with round rice noodles, beef brisket, and shank, tendon, pork sausage patties garnished with mixed onions and cilantro.
Wonton Soup
Wonton soup with egg noodle and BBQ pork, bok choy topped with roasted shallots.

Side Order
Cup of White Rice
Cup of Brown Rice

Extras
Noodles
Eye Round
Flank
Meatball
Shrimp

Real Fruit Slush
Mangonada
Mango slush with chamoy, tajin, and mango chunks.
Strawberry Passion Slush
Strawberry passion fruit slush with strawberry chunks.

Flavored Iced Tea
Moonlight Mango Tea
Mango flavored tea with real mango bits.
Tropical Twister Tea
Strawberry lychee flavored tea with lychee jelly.
Crimson Peach Tea
Peach flavored tea with real peach bits.
Passion Fruit Tea
Passion fruit flavored tea with passion fruit jelly.

Non Alcoholic Drinks
Thai Iced Tea
Milk Iced Tea
Vietnamese Iced Milk Coffee
Coffee shake
Made with real coffee.
Red Bean Shake
Made with real bean.
Real Fruit Smoothies
Strawberry, avocado, mango, or mixed berries.

Desserts
Mango Mousse Cake
Coconut Flan

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Recent Reviews

Good food (from an extensive menu), nice atmosphere, very thoughtful service, and easy parking (in the little covered off-street garage on NW 21st, underneath Walgreens), *and not even busy on a Saturday night - it deserves to be busier, and we’re happy to add this to our rotation!
September 2025
My partner and I love Vietnamese food. We’ve been to Vietnam twice and were thrilled to find excellent beef pho and vegan pho at The Boiling Bowl. The server was super friendly, the prices were good, and parking was free for guests. Definitely recommend!
September 2025
Short Answer: go. Its good.
Long Answer:
We went on a monday early afternoon and it was quiet at least for the first half of the time and thats just fine. The vibe was chill and mostly quiet depending who came in. We got the pad thai, taro boba, and beef pho with tendon, flank, and 1 other I cant rememeber.
The boba is hands down the best I ever had(but I also just love cold taro)
The pho was solid. I am a beef guy. Its rare to encounter specifically...
September 2025

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The Boiling Bowl

103 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209
(971) 888-4255