I went to Vivi's for the first time about 10 years ago and haven't stopped thinking about it since…read more Unfortunately, it's pretty far and out of the way from where I live, but every time I pass through the area and am hungry for Vietnamese food, I'm hungry for Vivi's. Over the years, I've brought friends and family here, talking it up enough that they're willing to make the journey with me. I always recommend the tofu vermicelli bowl. The fact that my tofu-skeptical father sang its praises after I made him try it is a testament to its flavor. I still think of it as the gold standard of tofu. I was recently in the area for the first time in 5 or 6 years and decided to go back to Vivi's with my mom. It was the first thing that popped into both of our minds-a real jinks moment. I was nervous that it wouldn't live up to our memory. Vivi's had moved around the corner from their old location-a cute, cozy little cafe-but their new restaurant is more spacious, hopefully to accommodate the flocks of diners that their food merits. I got the tofu vermicelli, which was exactly as I remembered, equally flavorful and generous in portion size for $15. My mom got the papaya salad for $5.50. I previously thought I didn't like papaya-I was mistaken. It was a unique and refreshing dish that I would 100% go back for. Vivi's food tastes fresh and nourishing and at the same time satisfying and rich. We were short on time and were prepared to have to take it to go, but our food was out in 10 minutes. I don't usually write reviews, but after so many great experiences over the years it felt long overdue. A small business that has maintained their quality at reasonable prices over the years deserves to be recognized with a recommendation. Give Vivi's a try!

Great Ambience for being in a standard shopping plaza, hidden behind the Burgerville. Nice and warm…read moreon a cold day. Bonus points for being in walking distance of Next Level Pinball Museum. Meal came out quick with warning its very spicy (It wasn't that spicy but it had a decent kick compared to the usual dish I've had in the Portland Area!) Staff are friendly, soup was genuinely one of the best I've had in years, the Limade was also a killer and I recommend getting it to pair along with. All-in-all, was a fantastic place to contribute to my late birthday outing.

I've been wanting to try this place for awhile now…read more When I first tried it, we got it to go, but we were sick so didn't really remember the pho flavor. This is the first time we sat down. I've been hesitant just because I wasn't sure if it was family friendly. But it was a date night, which was great. We got the rib eye and half rack of ribs. Our server was great, consistently checking on us. The flavor in the steak, and the tenderness of the ribs. They made such a delicious, flavorful steak. I didn't need any sauces to add flavor, it was made into perfection. 10/10, food and service was unbeatable. Definitely will be back again.

Rarely go out and get steak because it's usually costly and understandably so, but Kita Steak &…read moreRibs is one of the best steak experiences I've had. I got the ribs, my wife the steak, and both were incredible. The staff was great and one gentleman, who I believe was the owner, brought us a chipotle sauce for free, and was very kind. It's family owned too so, from the looks of it, all the staff is a family. Either way, they were all great. I highly recommend this place and I will definitely be going back at some point. And this candle was hilarious!

From food, to service, to atmosphere; CM Banh Mi accomplishes what very little others do…read more I got the House Special Bahn Mi with added egg and chili oil. No Bahn Mi I've had in my life has even come close to the flavor of theirs. Outstanding. The atmosphere is very warm and cozy, having lots of seating, board games, little cute decorations, and the place was spotless when it comes to cleanliness. The service was incredible. We were greeted with a smile and an answer to any of our questions. You can tell they care about their customers.

Such a friendly place to get a bite to eat! We really liked our banh mi sandwiches. My husband for…read moreone with egg (cooked like an omelette) and mine was grilled beef. Bright crunchy veggies were also tucked inside the delicious baguettes. The price was great! We will gladly come again next time we are in the area.

On chilly and rainy days, there's not much that's more pho-nomenal than a bowl of pho. I had just…read morefinished touring Pacific University and noticed that Pho Viet was a 6-7 min walk from campus. The restaurant was quiet and not busy. I got the seafood pho, which was tasty and filling. I didn't know until after I posted my pic that there was a separate pho with egg noodles. Usually egg noodles is the default in my experience but the rice noodles were good too! Price was $17.50, which was a little more than I paid in MN but worth the price as the portion is generous. Service was friendly. Easy to pay with cash or card at the counter. If I go to Pacific, I have a feeling I may be a regular. ;)

Was craving pho after a night out and this place did not disappoint! We got their number 3 pho bowl…read moreand beef broccoli stir fry which is served with some rice on the side. Their staff was very attentive to us. 10/10 recommend.

Come if you're craving Pho…read more Easy and clean flavors. Nice and polite service. Always clean when we come to visit. Open late-which is nice for someone that gets out of work around 8pm

Really enjoyed their food here! Everything was made super fresh and had a home cooked meal touch…read more The owner runs the place and his family makes the food. Their menu is just big enough to have interesting options without being overwhelming. We tried the Special Rice Plate that came with tons of tasty grilled meats, veggies, egg rolls, and a fried egg. We also had the Bun Cha Ha Noi which seems like the house specialty. It's grilled pork and chicken in a sweet-savory broth served with fresh vermicelli noodles. Love the charred flavors on the meat as well as the fresh greens on the side. It's a filling and rejuvenating meals. Can't wait to be back to try their Pho! Inside is clean with lots of tables.

Although many of the reviews describe a restaurant, my review is about their food pod behind Xplore…read moreoff Cornell. It was, in a word, delicious! I ordered the pork vermicelli that came with salad and a small egg roll. The pork was well seasoned and grilled perfectly. The cucumber, carrot and lettuce salad was fresh and crisp. The counter person, Lynn, was delightful, even offering to take our photo. We will be back!

Friendly folks. But I came here for the beef after seeing it on Yelp. No beef on the menu though…read more Also, no soup for you today. Not sure if the advertised vs actual menu discrepancy is a Yelp Issue or a Chopstix Grill issue, but it's mighty disappointing when you're hungry and spending gas money to travel.

Decent Vietnamese food. I remember when yall first opened. Glad yall are still here…read more I typically order the pho special. It could have a bit more protein. Service is fast. Thai tea is fine. The bun dishes are heavy on the "salad" however I understand everything has gone up. Some places just make it work to pack the meat. But I wil return again..

Good food, fast service.... They have a large selection of Vietnamese food and some Thai dishes…read more The service is fast and efficient and the food was nice and warm when served. The vermicelli bowls were delicious with plenty of meats. The ambience is good, albeit a bit on the noisy side.

Best Thai iced tea I've ever had!!!…read more If I'm on this side of town I always stop in just for the Thai iced tea.

Been wanting to try this pho for awhile and finally went today. We were not expecting the best…read morepho or viet food but we like try out when there is a new Vietnamese restaurant near us. We were positively surprised how good the food is!! We also tried the pho with wide noodles and broth is clear and flavorful. And of course, the banh khot is very good. I ordered the Ube matcha and asked half of the sweetness and it was delicious. $7 Ube Matcha They have just opened about a year. We are definitely coming back to try the BBH and Bun Rieu

Everything we had was amazing. Vietnamese coffee was fantastic, rich and sweet, the grilled pork…read morevermicelli delicious and had that amazing grill flavor, the fresh rolls were huge and made fresh, I also got a side of pho broth and they gave it to me as a full side of broth which was very generous. Great service too! We'll be coming back to try the rest of the menu, thank you!!

It's been awhile since we came back here in person to dine in. I noticed that there was a refresh…read moreof the menu, which was pleasant to look at. I ordered their spicy beef noodle soup (bbh) again as I was in the mood for something soupy. The food came out fairly quickly and was just as good as I remembered it to be.

We came here on a whim and weren't sure what to expect. Both servers, maybe the owners (?), were…read morevery pleasant. The food was not bad.... The sauce with the salad roll was overheated but the gentleman who brought it apologized and offered to replace it. I didn't have to ask or even say anything, he immediately asked if it was okay and explained what happened... I enjoyed it anyway as it was tasty. I also had a banmi sandwich and only ate half because the salad rolls were huge and filling. Hubby had his usual noodle dish and wings. He said both tasted like any other pho restaurant so no complaints from him. Will we go back? Yes, it was good for the price we paid and it's close to home.

My first visit and first time ordering a filet pho. Also…read moreordered the salad rolls and eggrolls. The pho bowl is gigantic. However it was mostly broth noodles. The meat was basically well done and didn't taste like fillet mignon, more so a regular thinly sliced steak. And there were only 5 mini strips 1.5" sizes. I was disappointed there were any meatballs tendon. For $21 pho I was underwhelmed. I understand that costs have astronomical risen however there are other establishments that pack the meat and charges less. I am unsure if I will return. But the service was courteous.