It's really hard to find a great Asian restaurant with clear gluten free labeling. They did it. It's also find great flavor without msg. This is it. I loved their bin Bui hue soup. Spicy with great stock. Only place I've been too without msg. I love this place. What a great find. I'll be back read more

Hanoi Kitchen - Bin bye hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Well you've got to love a place that has mainly other Vietnamese in the shop :-) This place is truly authentic, there is parking in the back so it is easy to find and get to. It's a nice open spot with lots of tables and a friendly staff. We tried the pho in both regular and with spicy flavors. They were delicious, the noodle bowls were also awesome. The quantities are plentiful so make sure that you don't over order. The vegetables were fresh and the meat was also delicious. This is the prefect place to go on those cold nights, when you need something warm and delicious :-) read more

try the special broken rice plate, service is mediocre due to lack of worker, to go is better choice

I'm constantly on the lookout for good Vietnamese food, missing the hole in the wall places that were frequently scattered around Reno. I'm often looking for dishes beyond the standard pho or bun, and living in the inner southeast, my options tend to be so-so. They'll satisfy a craving, but I haven't found anything close that wows me. I was headed to the airport and craving bun rieu and a quick Yelp search suggested Hanoi Kitchen. I was surprised when I got the how big and bright the space was. Bright accent walls of muted yellow and orange surrounded the large space (probably 15+ tables for four). The place was practically empty at 11:30, with maybe 3 customers in the space, a grandmother-like woman greeting me with her limited English skills and letting me know I should sit wherever. While I had been craving bun rieu, the depth of the menu made me reconsider. I was tempted by the crepes but settled on their homestule combo A, which was "CÁ BÔNG LAU KHO T & CANH CHUA TÔM" or "Catfish & Hot & Sour Prawn Soup" I was pretty impressed with this - a nice sized catfish filet in a nice gravy, some hot and sour soup with a big bowl of hot and sour soup with good sis prawns, and a small bowl of rice. The catfish was in a sweeter/thicker sauce than I had expected, but the flavors were excellent and the soup hit the spot on the grey, wintery day. Felt like a pretty traditional Asian meal - some soup, some protein, and some rice. Probably more protein than would be the norm for one pwrson, but that seems a reasonable accommodation for a US restaurant. I definitely want to get back out this way to explore the menu further. read more

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I have been meaning to try Hanoi Kitchen for a long time. I finally tried it today. All I can say is "Why did I wait so long?". My dish was so fresh and so good! I can't wait to go back. This local business was hit hard during the pandemic and really needs local support. Try it, you will like it! read more

This mom-and-pap place is so homey. Owners run the front and the kitchen. The place was open and clean with Elvis music in the air. Hanoi Kitchen offers Honai/N. Vietnam dishes, unlike the usual Pho and spring rolls places. We ordered Banh Cuon combo (B1) and Bun combo (E1). Banh Cuon is warm rice crepe wrap with minced pork, dry shrimp, and black mushroom. Also came with Vietnamese ham slices, fresh cilantro, julienned cucumber, and cooked bean sprouts. We took a piece of wrap, vegetable and dipped them in the fish sauce. The experience is the combination of soft crepe, crunchy vegetable, savory and sweet all at the same time. Very good! Another dish we enjoyed was Bun (rice noodle) with grilled meat, shrimp, crispy egg roll, and fish cake on a sugar cane. It had lots of lettuce, mint, and basil. We poured fish sauce on top and mixed everything together like a warm salad. Very tasty and filling. The total bill was just $20, and we were stuffed! This place is a delicious cheap eat, good combo! read more

Hanoi Kitchen - Banh Cuon! - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I absolutely love Hanoi Kitchen. It's my top spot for vegan pho in Portland and I proudly announce that to anyone who asks... or even if you're not asking, tbh. And it's not just pho - they have an entire vegetarian menu with clearly marked vegan options. It's an odd place that I find strangely charming. There rarely seems to be anyone eating there. Maybe I'm going during off hours? Who knows! As mentioned in other reviews, service is almost non-existent. If you want something, don't expect someone to read your mind or check in on you. Just get up and ask. Don't sit around waiting to pay. Go to the counter. If you know what to expect, it shouldn't bother you at all. Especially when you're eating their delicious, fresh, lovingly made food - everything else just seems unimportant! P.S. If you're reading this and you work here, bring back the spinning Christmas tree! It was my favorite thing 3-4 Christmases ago and I haven't seen it since! read more

Do NOT park in the back parking lot. There is a very vicious looking dog that looks extremely intimidating back there. Not sure if it's to scare away customers, but if it is, then it's working. My daughter and I parked in back since there was no parking available in the front and we were terrified of the large barking dog w/ only a small unstable fence that could definitely be jumped over was in between us and getting mauled. We promptly left. Lots of other good Vietnamese places on 82nd to go to. read more

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We walked in after parking across the street on a rainy, Saturday night. The storefront reminded me of old Portland. There is a sign posted out front saying they don't use MSG. It was early, and they weren't very busy. We were quickly sat at a window seat. The interior was a hodgepodge of plants, art work, and foil... The foil that was dangling on the ceiling sporadically was there because of a leak they had earlier in the week, not because they were trying to pick up alien signals, or free HBO. They have a vegetarian/vegan section on the back of the menu that has 6 offerings. We ordered the Vegan Pho. It had a broth that was well balanced. The ratio of vegetables to tofu was perfect. The second dish we ordered was the Tofu Vermicelli Bowl (vegan) was fresh tasting and comforting. The crispy tofu was a treat. The vegan faux-fish sauce was appreciated. Nothing was very fancy it was just simple food. We ordered (vegan) Thai iced tea to wash it all down. Napkins and Sriracha are on the table for the messy people who like things spicy. We will definitely come back. read more

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Came on Saturday 11:15a and it was CLOSED! Update your business hours! Even called to see why and no explanation except a listing of normal business hours tue-sun 11am-9pm read more

Best Vietnamese food I've had in Portland, up there with Rose VL. Their menu is bigger and they are open for dinner. It's become our go to weekend brunch place. We've tried several dishes and all are excellent. The broth is always flavorful and the meat is addictive! Especially Recommend the rice crepes. read more

DO NOT GO HERE EVER!! I CANNOT EMPHASIZE THIS WELL ENOUGH!! There's so many vietnamese resturants that are far better than this place. The lady is so rude and dismissive. Long story short I had to throw the whole pho away. The pho tasted bland and I couldn't eat it without sauce. Drove back to pick up some sauce and lady said "WE ARE TIRED. CUSTOMERS ALWAYS COMPLAIN THAT WE DON'T GIVE THEM ENOUGH SAUCE SO WE DECIDED NOT TO PUT ANY SAUCE IN THEIR BAGS. " My order was to go and ready in the bag and she didn't even let me know that I needed sauce or she didn't put any sauce in my bag. She didn't even say I'm sorry. Basically made it feel like it was my fault that as customer to ask for something I paid for. There's so many other places you can go to. Save yourself the disappointment. The Pho containers are flimsy and all the soup spilled in my car. WORST EXPERIENCE EVER!!! read more

Delicious Vietnamese food with lots of options. Very large and clean dining room and the service was very friendly. We had the chicken wings, rice crepe and salad roll for starters and all three were fresh and hearty. Will definitely be back! read more

we tried hanoi kitchen yesterday for lunch with friends, and it was great.....it's hard to find vietnamese food, but this hit the spot.....i had the veggie deluxe with rice, and my partner had the bun dao hu...our friends had dishes they loved too.....the environment is relaxing and colorful, and other folks were having lunch or picking up food to go....the service was great, the staff is real nice....thx so much read more

It's a shame. My wife and I were really looking forward to trying the food here. We'd heard good word of mouth and solid reviews here on Yelp. The service was bad from the start. Once our order was finally taken we waited, and waited and waited. About the time we realized we had been there for around 45 minutes our son's dish came out with a promise that ours would be out in 5 minutes. 15 minutes later as we were getting up to leave our meals finally came out but at that point we were done. I offered to pay for my son's pho but they said it was ok. I want to be fair. They only had 2 people working, one FOH and one in the kitchen, and the restaurant was decently full when we came in. But Lady working FOH spent time talking loudly on the phone. Never checked in with us, didn't bus tables that had needed bussing since before we got there, etc. The extra delay on our dishes (we found out) was that they had run out of Vermicelli noodles. But in any good restaurant, that would be explained, and maybe we'd get the option to order something different or we'd choose not to wait. I've heard the food hear is good and I can live with a lower quality of service if the food is good, but this was something else. I get a little angry everytime we drive by now. read more

We stopped here after going to Pho Oregon and realizing it was closed despite it saying it was open on yelp. We got here at about 10am and was greeted by a very nice lady. The place is very open decorated with plants and varies artworks on the wall that can be purchase. We ordered A1, A4, C1 and C6 (couldn't remember the actual names of the food). The noodle soup comes in one size and they do not hold back. Full of fxxxking flavor!!!! It does not need anything in it. Their crab patties are so good. Perfect ratio of noodles to meat. I would totally come back if I'm back in town! read more

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Just got back with a to go order. Menu prices totaled $25.00. When I paid I was charged $29.50. When I inquired as to the inflated number I was told they add 50 cents for each to go container and then add on an extra 10% to make up for the low menu prices. They told me they keep the menu prices low to entice people to come in and then add the extra charges to make up for that. Incredibly dishonest and probably illegal. Will never go back and will report them to the BBB tomorrow. read more

Queueing hipsters, listen up! Form an orderly line, because this here is a place for which, mysteriously, there is no wait. There really, really should be. Why Hanoi Kitchen isn't packed to the gills every night with hungry locals and pilgriming peoples from nabes afar is beyond me - maybe it's the unassuming storefront or the downmarket Glisan & 79th location. I dunno, but whatever it is, it means there's plenty of space for ME, MYSELF and I (and 37 of my nearest and dearest) to feast noisily upon the spoils of Hanoi Kitchen. This here is a place you can go to get vast lakes of bomb-diggity pho and other yummy Vietnamese vittles to go or to stay for dirt-cheap prices. I got the vegan pho (SO GOOD, so many veggies, tasty broth, plenty o' noodles) and it came in a bowl easily the size of two of my heads. If you know anything about the size of my head, you too would be impressed. That's a lot of pho! I ate dinner, got full, took the rest to go, and got two lunches out of it. All for like, $7. There is absolutely no way you can go wrong with that math. Oh, and I know you're thinking you'll probably just get pho to go here. And that's totally fine. Pho is a great hangover (er... "comfort") food, and you don't want to change out of your jammies to sit politely in a restaurant. But let's just say one day you're NOT hungover (humor me!) - and you've got a craving. I highly suggest you try dining in here. Why? Because the table service actually errs on the side of doting. Our lovely waitress tended to us like we were kin, and provided us with SO MANY to go containers, all expertly wrapped up so as not to leak on the way home. Conclusion: More people should come here. read more

This is an un-assuming little joint just hanging out on Glisan. Unfortunately, they have been victims of Asian hate. They are resilient though! We stopped by for pho and also had the won ton noodle soup. We knew the place looked familiar when we walked in, and we figured it out they were on the news! The place is a zen-like. The folks are super nice and even gave us a free appetizer dish! The soups are where it's at though. The pho broth was deep and flavorful. The Won ton noodle soup broth was clean and savory. highly recommend and will be coming back soon! read more

Have you ever had a dish.. and you thought it was just okay? Then you tried that dish with an additional ingredient and it changed your life??? That's what happened to me. Yes. Changed. My. Life. :) I've always thought BBH (Bun Bo Hue; spicy beef noodle originating from Hue?) is greater than Bun Rieu (noodle dish in a crabby tomatoey broth with lumps of crab and other stuff and tofu.. sorry, i don't really eat it so I don't know what all goes into it). As you can tell, I don't care much for bun rieu. However, I do love me some escargot. So when my bff's wife recommended this place for their bun rieu oc (Oc = escargot), I was easily convinced to try it. I love escargot and it did not disappoint in this dish (bowl?)! The flavor of the broth itself was quite tasty. I think often times I don't care for bun rieu is due to the over powering taste of the tomato flavor and chunks of soggy cooked tomato. It just does not sound appetizing to me. The bun rieu oc did not have this issue. Plus, a nice scoop of shrimp paste added a nice pungent flavor. The floaty balls had a nice texture from the escargot, too. It was so good. I was unsure about it, so I asked my dad to share half of my bowl when I ordered. I was sad that I did that because I wanted more... And more I got because I returned the next day and had an entire bowl to myself moooahahahhhaha!!! Be forewarned, the noodle bowls here are HUGE. Totally worth it, but it could probably be shared by two people if there were appetizers ordered as well. Try their sesame balls. Bomb and vegan, too! read more

Hanoi Kitchen - Bun rieu oc (escargot goodness) - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This place is so underrated. One of the few Vietnamese spots that actually has authentic food choices you wouldn't find in other Vietnamese/pho spots. Please check them out. read more

BACKGROUND - My rule of thumb about giving feedback about a particular dish is that I have to at least have tried it at 3 other places to establish a "standard". After establishing this standard, I can use it to grade in an "below average", "above average" or "OMGit'sdaBEST". In this case, the establishment of the standard is for Bun Bo Hue. PROS - It looks so shady on the outside, especially when you park in their little parking lot and coming in from the back. On the inside, it actually cleans up pretty well with hardwood floors, dim lighting, soft Asian instrumental music and overall a clean feeling. Menus have pictures (not all items) but everything is very easy to understand as I don't understand Vietnamese. CONS - I have been there twice and just those two times alone, they have ran out of noodles. Over 75% of their menu items are noodle based, making them a noodle house in my book -- how can you run out of noodles? It's like me going to a pizza place and they run out of dough. Both times, they only have enough noodles for ONE Bun Bo Hue order from my table, making one of us go back to the menu and reorder something without noodles. Bun Bo Hue - I had it here twice, yesterday was my second time. Not enough flavor. More flavor than Pho Hung on SE Powell but not even close to the official Bun Bo Hue Restaurant on SE 82nd Ave. Salad rolls (goi cuon) - Weak and overpriced. If you have a hankering for salad rolls, go to Bui's Natural Tofu a couple blocks down and get some for half the price and bigger portions. Like with all their soup noodle bowls, when they first place a fresh bowl of steamy goodness in front of you, you are taken back by how BIG the bowl of soup is. In reality, there is not much noodles or protein in your damn bowl. My friend ordered the Hu Tieu (D1) and experienced the same fake ass noodle facade. Service is very slow, despite the restaurant not being busy. Why don't ya'll send someone out to get more noodles for your noodle house? Table placement is also very random with no particular structure. POINTERS - If you are going for Bun Bo Hue, go to the official one on 82nd. I did you a favor as a guinea pig and tried most of the Vietnamese restaurants that serve this spectacular spicy beef noodle soup --the one on 82nd is definitely the best (no fake ass noodle facade there either). Hanoi Kitchen's chicken wings are pretty good, but the wings alone would not bring me back to this place. Two stars for the wings because I feel nice today. read more

I grew up eating this stuff in my household and all over SoCal so there are certain notes of flavor I look for when eating Vietnamese noodle soups. As soon as I had my first bite of their BUN BO GIO CUA (Vietnamese spicy rice noodle soup with beef, pork shank, and house made crab patties), fireworks went off in the background and heaven's gate opened as angels belted out a harmonized note! This is exactly what I was looking for........bun bo hue style soup that is both spicy in flavor and in heat. The complexity and depth of the broth is like no other and when you add all that cabbage and herbs into the mix, it turns it up another notch with texture and flavor. The portion is HUGE with a generous amount meat and veggies. I spoke with the owner and she said her secret is that she sautés the chili peppers and herbs to bring out the oils and flavor before adding it to the broth. Whatever she is doing, it's working!! Best of all, they don't use MSG!! I've been to other highly acclaimed places in the greater Portland area such as Ha VL and bun bo hue restaurant. Although, those places are really good, none of them packs a punch like the bun bo gio cua from hainam kitchen. They also make other things like banh cuon (Vietnamese rice crepes), bun rieu, and pho as well as rice and vermicelli dishes. Oh, and don't forget their banh cam (sesame ball filled with sweetened mung bean) that the owner's mom makes daily from scratch!! It was snowing pretty hard outside the day I dined here so there was barely anyone on the roads or walking the streets. I came right at 10am and was the only one in the restaurant so needless to say, the service was excellent! Even if the service was as bad as other yelpers have mentioned, the food here makes up for it and I would come back for the food no matter what. It is not often that I find a place that is as authentic as Hanoi Kitchen around these parts, so I have no problem supporting their independently owned business. read more

Hanoi Kitchen - Must order: Bun bo gio cua!! The best bun bo hue style noodles I've ever had! Warning....very spicy and packs a punch of flavor! - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I saw this place listed on Willamette Weekly cheap eats edition. I got the V6 Bun Dau Hu (vegetarian but with real fish sauce -- they have vegan fish sauce for you vegans out there, but that's a little unsettling to me). I had never had anything other than pho at Vietnamese restaurants but I think I'm a convert now. If anything the sauce was a little sweet but that's just me. It was such a refreshing and simple dish. The service was great. This a family run authentic place and I love that. Thumbs up! read more

Hanoi Kitchen - V6 Bun Dau Hu - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I have to reduce their ratings from 4 stars to 2 stars after my second visit. We were so impressed the first time that we couldn't wait to try their famous bún ô'c. The food was so horrible second time around I still can't believe it's the same place! Bún ô'c was so bland it tasted like seasoned tomato water! We also ordered potato/carrot soup & short rips rice combo. The ribs were alright but the soup was diluted and the potatoes raw...not undercooked but raw! The soup was supposed to have meat but I didn't see any. We arrived 1 hour before closing and were thinking maybe they ran out so they improvised....you know, added more chicken broth to the last drop of broth. It sure tasted like it! Seriously, I would have been OK if they ran out, we would have come back for delicious food but we're never ever never coming back because life is too short to take chances on bad food. Oh yes, like always service is like turtle swimming a cross a pool of peanut butter slow. The first time was bearable because the food was good. After the second time, I can't make excuses for them anymore! read more

Hanoi Kitchen was amazing. I ordered E9, the Hanoi bun cha came with a stack of fresh herbs, rice noodles and fried spring rolls, and the delicious broth with pork meatballs and pickled vegetables. I had been craving an authentic bun cha since traveling to Hanoi, and this restaurant satisfied my craving and exceeded my expectations. Everything was amazing, especially the pork. The servers are also very friendly and fun to talk to, you could tell everyone there takes a lot of pride in the food they serve. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and the bun cha! read more

Hanoi Kitchen - Bun cha - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I tried the banh rieu oc (sea snail noodles) based on a reviewer below. It was awesomely delicious and very flavorful. One of the best banh rieu's in town. I can't wait to come back to try out more noodle dishes. They did have a special that day I came in for the ginseng pho noodles I'll put that on my list. Place is very clean, atmosphere is like a pho van, prices are cheaper than most Viet joints around town, portions are big. Only con is parking is a bit tough. read more

Hanoi Kitchen - Banh rieu oc yummy - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great food! Their bun rieu and bun bo hue are delish! The bun rieu is definitely the best you can find in Portland! Service is good, but VERY SLOW! Expect at least 30 minutes for food to come out. read more

A must visit for vegans that love Vietnamese food! I tried the curry tofu with noodles and my husband had the vermicelli noodle bowl, we also tried the tofu salad roll; all were freaking awesome :) I love Vietnamese food and have tried many places, this place had by far the best tasting vegan options. The staff were super friendly. The restaurant is clean. The music was rad. Only negative, the location isn't great... kind of a journey for us, but well worth it!! read more

This place blows my mind every time I go! The service is amazing. It is this really cute family owned place. They can help you with ordering and they are good at choosing something new and awesome each time. I go here often simply because it is a great comfort food. The soups are very hearty and cooked with the most amazingly savory tastes. They have some really good escargot in some of the soups. Broth is perfect. Veggies are wonderful. If you are looking for spring rolls or egg rolls they also have these and they are very gourmet. I also love the prices!! Not expensive for all you get. The soup portions are plenty large and I usually get a to-go box. Five stars all the way for this yummy spot. Support your local kitchen! :) read more

I second all the good reviews. I don't know Vietnamese food but I'm sure I just had someone cook me a real, homemade fresh, seasoned dinner. Shrimp rice crepes were good. White fish also excellent. All served with fresh green herbs - mint, cilantro, lemon balm, basil... Didn't take long to get, but place was quiet. For those concerned about the wait, it is clearly because they are cooking your dinner hot and fresh. Not just serving it from a Bain Marie or microwave. Servers knowledgable about the food and helpful. Lots of pork & shrimp on the menu but definitely at least a few veggie options. Yum read more

Beautiful, chill atmosphere inside. Enjoyed everything I ate... Which turned out to be a lot of food :) started with the traditional Vietnemese iced coffee/ with condensed milk and the salad rolls. After the difficult task of picking only one meal to eat from the vast selection of choices, I picked the Bun Hanoi... One of the house specials. Incredible! Definitely returning soon to enjoy more of this awesome menu. read more

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So delicious, and so friendly! I love this place, fantastic vegetarian menu! Vegans galore! I 1000% recommend this place and continue to come back often. read more

The crispy rolls were so good!!! As was the vermicelli bowl!!! Tasty and still affordable despite inflation. Recommend! Come give them your money! read more

Came here for my first pho experience in Portland. I was not disappointed! Not only is this walking distance from home, but they offer great vegetarian/vegan options. The restaurant was clean with welcoming staff. I like that the menu was clear in marking the dietary differences. Service was great, and the food arrived in just minutes. The portion was giant and very weel-made. I will certainly be a repeat customer read more

Hanoi Kitchen - Known as the V1, this is the vegetarian/vegan pho. It is a giant serving, so good I'm mad at myself for getting full. - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Always great food and service. Very authentic Vietnames food. Lots of great food that not only Pho, but they do have Pho and a vegan version too. They cook there food fresh so there a little waiting but the food is fresh not microwave or pre made. Parking lot in the back. read more

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The Vegan Pho is straight up DELICIOUS and I thoroughly enjoyed my tofu salad wrap As well. My partner said his house Hanoi vermicelli was top notch. I'll definitely be back to try some of their other vegetarian/vegan options. Did we have to wait a while for our food? Sure. But you know what, bring a book and just chill while waiting for your food to be cooked and then enjoy good food when you get home and I think you'll probably survive. read more

My second time here and had the same result in a good way. The soups that they make here are a reflection of love and good ingredients that produce what I think are some of Portland's best tasting broths. I had the " Bun Bo Gio Cua " that is a spicy rice noodle soup with beef, pork shank & house-made crab patties. It was great. I wish for more protein in it but otherwise flawless. When on 82nd do give them a visit. read more

Hanoi Kitchen - Bun Bo Gio Cua - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

And here are my four nominees for best vegan soup in Portland (in no particular order): -Luc Lac on 2nd -Kayo's Ramen on N. Williams Ave. -Ichiza on SW Jefferson and... This place! The big difference between Hanoi Kitchen and these other places is that it isn't "happening" or cool by traditional standards. It's a simple, family-run Vietnamese restaurant with lots of tables and parking. But the vegan pho is as good as anything I had in Vietnam. I also want to mention that we encountered none of the ordering/paying challenges other writers have reported. Kim Mai (sp) is present, gracious and delightful. read more

I don't why I haven't written a review until now. But here I am doing so now. I would rate this one of the best three in Portland. Right there with Mehka Bar and Grill and HL Val. My go to is their spicy noodle C1. It is always really good and full of goodies as well. The only slight down side is that it can be a bit slow. Just go there and enjoy some really good Vietnamese food. read more