We got the vegan pho & chicken curry with rice for takeout. I had heard great things about their vegan pho (I love beef pho) and thought I'd give it a try. Delicious! Not a replacement for beef pho, but great broth and toppings. The chicken curry was outstanding! The chicken was tender, carrots and potatoes had perfect texture, and it was so flavorful. My mouth is watering thinking about it. Haha! read more

Truly authentic Vietnamese food!! One of the few Vietnamese restaurants that excel in numerous different dishes. Hu Tieu Nam Vang is a family favorite, also my sister enjoys banh cuon there. Today I got the combo A which was canh chua tom (with shrimp) and ca kho tho (although it was fried catfish instead). The canh chua had the perfect amount of sour and salty taste to each alone or with rice. And the sweet sauce of the fried catfish completed the soup really well. I grew up eating canh chua with my parents and I was pleased with the one I got here. I also tried my boyfriend's bun bo cua which was very tasty! It's always hard to choose which dish to get from here but my goal is to try them all. 4 stars because there really isn't much service besides them taking your order and bringing the food out. You even go up to the register to pay at the end. read more

Hanoi Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I owe this place a review, because what they do is quite special. The pan-fried white fish is cooked perfectly, tender but not falling apart. The dipping sauces and broths are super flavorful. Their veggie broth, especially, is sweetened with fruits straight from their garden. They have an impressive variety of fresh herbs, also straight from their garden. Do try the noodle soup with fish balls. The fish balls are soft and chewy and filled with a tasty seafood sauce - I've never seen it made this way anywhere else. They're authentic, yet innovative. A lot of care is put into each dish. Thank you owners, for bringing us a little piece of Vietnam. read more

Always consistently good. Noodle soups are amazing. Vietnamese pancakes are pretty authentic. Great salad rolls. Family run. read more

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AMBIANCE: Very authentically Vietnamese with staff and music. The restaurant was very typical of a hole in the wall place, in my opinion makes it more homey and welcoming. But unlike the other traditional Vietnamese American joints I have been to, this one was not jammed with tables. It was nice, quiet, although we came during an off time, so it was expected. LOCATION: Located right if Glisan which is a pretty big street in NE Portland. Keep a lookout for a yellow sign. It was slightly hidden behind some trees. It's a lot bigger than it looks. SERVICE: It was quick and not so welcoming service. The server couldn't care less about us and just wanted to do her job and get back to her internet browsing. FOOD: This was the true reason of checking this place out right?! It has a wide variety of foods from vermicelli to pho to rice, etc. I got the combo A which was a sweet and sour prawn soup and a clay pot cooked catfish. They were both decent. The sweet and sour prawn soup had the flavor but needed some extra something. Also, typically comes with fish, but they only gave me 2 prawns out of the entire bowl. Next was the clay pot catfish was advertised but when I tried it, it was obviously fried in a regular pan. Unfortunately did not have the same tenderness or flavor as a true clay pot fish. We also got spring rolls which were tiny, barely had any pork and shrimp in them. The peanut sauce was good at least. Finally, my friend got their full combo vermicelli bowl. It was tiny! It barely had much noodles or proteins. Mostly veggies and too much bean sprout. The fish sauce was overly sweet as well. Overall, the meal was decent and it's been the only place I have found closer to mall 205 that has this sort of variety. I may come back if I'm feeling nostalgic, but I'll be sticking with other places for my main pho and vermicelli dishes. PRICING: Everything was fairly priced. Portions were average which is why prices averaged between $8-10. Appetizers were pricey though, $4-5 for tiny portions (spring rolls had 2 tiny rolls, probably half the size they should be) read more

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I love thier vegan pho!!! The broth is amazing and its filled with a variety of veggies and tofu.

We ordered delivery through Postmates and the food was perfectly packaged and so good! We got the vegan pho, vegan spring rolls, and tofu vermicelli bowl. We liked everything but our favorite was the pho! The veggie broth was perfect. read more

Hanoi Kitchen - Vegan pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Finally decided to check this place out since I live so close! Great neighborhood Pho place! Highly recommend, the food was great and its always great to support your local restaurants. You can tell this place is loved! read more

I love Hanoi Kitchen! It's a small, family-owned neighborhood restaurant that has delicious pho and other Vietnamese classics. Very fresh and flavorful. Best of all, they do not use MSG in any of their dishes, and they have a lot of gluten-free options with a clearly marked menu. There is also a self-serve bar up by the register that has a TON of different condiments on it. Nice if you're looking to branch out beyond sriracha! Make sure to check out the awesome wolf pack mural on the side of the building. It says "Unity is Strength" in Vietnamese and English. A great symbol for a diverse neighborhood that is making a comeback! read more

As a result of the Corona Virus, prices have gone up, portion sizes have gone down. I'm sure it's desperate times for them. Trying to order by phone the last time just didn't work so we just went there. One person was working. The smaller portions still tasted good but we will think longer before we order again. read more

Fish sauce wings. Not too fishy. Not too salty. But the salty and sweet is definitely there. Finally some fish sauce wings that are perfectly balanced! read more

Bun rieu and spicy beef noodle soup were bomb. Both were very hot, large potions and Just WOW. Great holiday spirit and very homey feel on a cold cloudy day. Highly recommended! Price is fair $8-10 and only street parking. It's next to an auto shop too. read more

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I really enjoy Vietnamese food with pork. However I've started eating vegan and this was a delicious meal minus the pork and with vegan fish sauce. The atmosphere was casual but very clean. Service was quick and friendly. They also provided special sauces that were vegan. I will bring my wife back and we will enjoy a great meal together here. read more

It Warms Thy Soul! If you're dining Eastside and hungry for Vietnamese.....make this your first and last option. One of the best Vietnamese meals I've had in Portland to be honest. They have a fairly extensive menu of pho, noodle bowls, and stir fry....but what makes this special is the scratch based cooking that makes you feel like you're at a friend's house for dinner. I was really impressed. A buddy visiting from out of town and I came here for a first time visit. I ordered the Lemongrass stir fry and it was special. Super fresh vegetables, luscious sauce with zesty and fragrant lemongrass, and crispy tofu with spicy and plum sauces at the ready! Vegetarians, vegans, and those needing gluten free are well tended to here by the way, but don't that fool you. If you're a meat eater they have you covered and my buddy's pork filled plate had him all smiles! Service was really great. Our server was really warm and friendly and made our first visit here on a whim really memorable. She suggested the tofu salad rolls as an appetizer and with that sauce.......it was so freaking good! Overall.....big win for me. Super clean, super friendly, very welcoming, and their food is really top notch. I will be back for sure......that pho is calling my name!!!!!! read more

Delicious food and a funny staff! My husband and I landed in Portland and we were in need of some comfort food. He ordered the bo luc lac and I ordered bun rieu with fish balls stuffed with roe, and we had banh cuon with cha lua to share. The beef and noodles were excellent. I wish the banh cuon was warmer. I was otherwise happy. read more

Hanoi Kitchen - Bun rieu with amazing fish balls. - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Been to eat a quick dinner here last nite. I ordered vegan pho. And I was contemplating ordering another plate from the vegan menu. But I couldn't make up my mind(darn I hate when that happens) so when the very nice lady came for my order I just ordered the pho. It took about 8 to 10 minutes for my pho to arrive. Along with the side plate of bean sprouts, jalepenos, basil, and lime. They don't give dandilion greens here. And disappointing to me the side plate is a bit on the skimpy side. The pho over all is good the broth is very good. What they put in the pho is fine it doesn't get 5 stars. But its not bad either. Here's the thing. And I've said this before. They don't add enough green veggies. So far theirs only one Vietnamese shop that does veggie pho the way it should be done. That place is in Tempe Az. I so wish Hanoi Kitchen would up the fresh greens in the pho. I've asked them to add more healthy green veggies and I was told that vegetables are very expensive. They get 5 stars for not using MSG and for that I thank them. It's the only Vietnamese establishment that I know of in Portland/Vancouver that does NOT use MSG Thank You Hanoi Kitchen I can enjoy your favourful food with out fear of MSG headache. That some times lasts for days. Worth mentioning the owner/waitress and the kitchen staff are friendly and personable. I've found myself having pleasant conversations with her(forgive me I don't know her name) and also with her brother the chef. They both remembered me and my 2 friends that would join me. It's a nice change from other places that tend to be cold and disinterested. read more

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I Love this place and could eat here everyday if I could. I highly recommend eating here if you're looking for some good Vietnamese food. The establishment is falling apart when it rains but the food is worth it ;). I enjoyed the pork mushroom rice wrap dish with sauce. SO yum! read more

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Always fresh and tasty. They are really nice owners. Cash is appreciated there. The tofu in the vermicelli bowl is crispy and delightful. read more

I ordered C2 to go. And the soup is hot and fresh, and portion is full order. Price is not increased. What can you ask more? Thank you for continuing servicing the customers. read more

Love love love this place. They have the best veggie pho in Portland if you ask me, and my meat eater friends are always happy as well. The salad rolls are actually made fresh here, unlike most places that premake and refrigerate them. They also give you an adequate amount of peanut sauce, again, unlike most other restaurants. The portions are large and fairly priced. The staff is super friendly and always they remember me and what I like- even after not coming in for nearly 6 months. This is a great place for veggie/vegans and meat eaters alike. There are plenty of delicious options and accommodations for everyone. read more

I do not recommend at all!! I asked for spicy and to go. I got back to my office and there was no spicy sauce included. I went back to get it and they said it was my fault for not checking, no apology on their end for not giving me what I asked for. Then once I got back to my office again to eat, the flimsy to go containers spilled the soup all over my back seat. Never again. So many options in Portland, let this place die out. read more

When I travel somewhere I always gotta try out the pho to see if it's comparable to back home in San Jose. Service was a bit slow even though there wasn't that many people, and the food is decent. The pho was ok and a bit salty. It was nice to try out but I wouldn't go back in the future if I'm in town. read more

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This was my second time at Hanoi Kitchen. I went a few years ago and hadn't gone back. I visited for lunch yesterday and ordered the tofu vermicelli bowl, complete with a vegan sweet chili "fish sauce". I really appreciate that the vegetarian/ vegan items are clearly marked and that there is a special veg section on the back of the menu. The service isn't especially warm, friendly, or attentive. Although there is table service for food ordering, there's a self-service condiment and utensil cart over by the front counter (I learned this when I asked for a fork). All in all, the food is solid. I just need to remember to ask for no cilantro next time! :D read more

Hanoi Kitchen - tofu vermicelli bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The only complaint I have about Hanoi Kitchen is that the large, clean, warm space isn't teeming with people. There's too much space. And everyone knows that too much space can make a mind go to bedlam. The tables should be bustling with families, groups of friends, girl scout troops, acquaintances, and entertaining first dates where one person hopes to impress the other with her pulse on all cuisine that is non-honky. But in case you want to try the food before the inevitable droves start to come in, you'd do best to stop in for lunch or late dinner. Hanoi Kitchen has been open for a week as of this report, and it's bound to attract the hungry mouths of anyone with an appetite for hot noodle soup and rice dishes. Unless you are some kind of abhorrent freak of nature who can't deal with flavorful broth swimming with yards of rice noodles and numerous cuts of pork floating in a bowl almost as deep as a football helmet. If that is the case, you'd be an even bigger aberration if you didn't enjoy the kalbi plate with a mound of jasmine rice, pickled carrots, daikon, cucumber, and tomato slices. Let me give you a quick aside about kalbi. There is nothing that reminds me more fondly of childhood Sunday dinners with my great grandparents (the "old folks," as my rapidly aging parents called them) then picking up two ends of short ribs, the sweet marinade juicing my fingertips, and chomping into the beef until I hit the fatty sections that hug the bones. Seriously, it's one of the best food memories I have. Cut to decades later, the great grandparents only existent as memories, and Sunday dinner with JB. Once I started to eat the short ribs at Hanoi Kitchen, it was Hawaii in the 80s all over again. That is exceptional kalbi. And although Hanoi Kitchen serves primarily Vietnamese food, it's worth the bending of cultural boundaries to get a taste of one's youth again, especially since that taste involves short ribs. But the best part? The kalbi plate is only $6.50. The noodle soups - from the spicy Bún bò Hu to the more restrained Bún cha - all run less than $7. I don't think the dinner prices in the 80s were that kind. This place can be my kitchen anytime. read more

What's a Yelper to do??? The S.U. has been back and forth to S.F a bunch these days and I needed a spot south of the airport for a 'catch-up' dinner. Bookmarks? Check. Restaurants, East side? Check. Yelp does it again! We found ourselves at Hanoi Kitchen ordering grilled fish-sauce chicken wings, crispy rolls, beef short ribs and steamed crepes filled with home-ground pork and shrimp with slices of another home-made pork loaf. The service was friendly and helpful. She explained several of the ingredients that we'd never encountered in other places. There was a home-made chile jam (mmmm!) that wasn't too spicy but very rich and flavorful. It went really well spread on the grilled beef. (Hmm, home-made three times in one paragraph!). Great spot.! Others have commented on the clean, open space and some of the Bun noodle bowls, I'll have to try one next time although those steamed crepes are definitely worth an encore! Way better than your average Vietnamese spot. Check it out! read more

Really good food. The banh cuon is soft and fresh. The bun bo hue is spicy as it should be. But only having one waitress (and probably only one person in the kitchen) on a Sunday afternoon is a bit ridiculous. We were seconds from walking out the door until she finally took down our order. From the time we sat down to when food arrived was over one motherf*ckin hour! And to top it off, a group of 6 sat down after us and got their food within 15 mins. Playing favorites, I see. Not worth the wait. Will not be coming back. #hangry read more

I have now been here 3 times, and each time was excellent! Last time I had the (D1) Bun Ha Noi Dac Biet which is the rice vermichelli with lemongrass pork, shrimp, egg roll, charbroiled shrimp paste on sugar cane stick, mints and vegetables. I am coming back for this. I was already a fan of Bun, and this one is one of the best in town. But, today I had Steamed Crepes (B1) Banh Cuon Ha Noi. I have never had this dish before. My server recommended it to me as something she grew up on. And since her grandmother was making them in the kitchen, I had to try it. The rice rolls were stuffed with ground pork and shrimp, with Vietnamese ham, mushrooms and ground dried shrimp on top with a sweet broth and cucumber and bean sprouts on top. Oh man, was it great! I am coming back for this too! I should also mention their iced coffee is very strong and wonderful. read more

My new favorite Vietnamese spot, especially for my weekend hangover! Love that they open at 9am. Love their Salad Rolls. And my favorite soup on the menu: C-1: Bun Bo Gio Cua (Spicy beef noodle soup w/beef, pork shank, & house-made crab patties). This knocks the hangover right outta ya! Another unique soup that is delishious: C-8: Bun Suong Ha Noi (Vermicelli noodle soup rolled with ground shrimp, real crabmeat & pork belly strips. Topped w/tamarind puree perilla & coriander herbs). A more of a tart broth, not spicy. Fantastic! My husband has had the curry and the korean style ribs and enjoyed them both. Most of the menu runs around $7-8, which is a bargain for the quality of this food. This is a family run business and service can be slow when they are busy since it seems the front of the house is usually ran by one person. But as long as you expect that and can appreciate the freshness of the food... it's all good! read more

Best authentic northern Vietnamese food we've had since leaving Vietnam! They truly know what they're doing here. Great food, quality ingredients, only thing missing is the little stools you sit on while they make it in the street. :) we ordered way too much because we were so excited to try our favorites but it travelled pretty well and my husband enjoyed it for leftovers the next day. MUST get the wings! They rival Pok-Pok's!! read more

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Regular guests wait 1 hour. Friends of staff get served right away. Screw this place, no food is worth the wait. Read all the reviews on the horrible service here and you'll see why it's not worth it to give them your business. Should've just gone to Tan Tan. read more

Love this place. Yes the service can be slow at time but it's a family owned business making quality food. They have some really select items like the Cha Ca. A turmeric white fish noodle dish that blows my mind. Get it. You won't be disappointed. read more

Hanoi Kitchen - Cha Ca - Turmeric White Fish Noodle Dish - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

For shizzle my niz" is the phrase that comes to mind about the food here. :) This is authentic, but not too authentic, Vietnamese food for a reaalllly good price. I'm from Houston, and there are a LOT of great Vietnamese food options in that town, and this place could hold their own with that line up. VIetnamese eggrolls are the best in town for the price. (Make sure to wrap it in the lettuce.) Pho is good. Vermicelli bowl is good. And for the price, outstanding. Love the service from the cute, friendly waitress with the great personality, too. I think it's her family's place. Big ups! read more

Terrible customer service. Would not return. I went here with coworkers for a work lunch. There were 16 of us. I was one of the first to order but got my dish, a pho dish which should have been easy to fix, last. I observed the waitress serve other customers who arrived later with the same dish but I was last. She apologized and said there was only one cook and it was a small kitchen. And then gave my dish twice "mistakenly" to customers who arrived later who were not even part of our work party. I am not making this up, the waitress actually told me this! Also one of my coworkers asked for hot water with her Vietnamese coffee and the waitress refused to provide this because "It's not the way it is served". If I had not been with my coworkers, I would have walked out. One of my coworkers told me two weeks later she went with a friend to this dive and the same waitress complained about our party and our company not providing enough tips for her. Unbelievable! Do not give any of your hard earned dollars to this terrible restaurant. read more

There's at least one pho place within the 5 mile radius of 82nd Ave. But, this isn't a pho place at all whatsoever; who needs another pho place when there's one down the street anyway? It's time for change! I can't recall a place that has damn good Banh Cuon in PDX, especially the Banh Cuon Ha Noi I ordered - it was delicious. Their portions are huge in comparison to the price, less than $7. Their egg noodle soup was delicious as well and try downing the food with the fresh squeezed orange juice w/ a tad of condense milk. YUM. The decor is nice and colorful; it's not as drab as most places or dark... It's a family oriented restaurant with generations helping out; whether by advertising, serving, cleaning, anything. This place was apparently open 15 years ago, but has opened again this December; talk about a grand re-opening. Definitely a place to try out if you want to try other tasty treats from Vietnam (besides the obvious pho, which they don't have btw). You'll love the atmosphere, the good food, and the great service; it's definitely worth your time and money. read more

It was a cold, dark night-yet the quiet, modernly decorated room and rich delicious won ton soup brought peace and warmth to my inner soul. Before I stole one of my husband's last won-tons, I was warned that he would stab out one of my eyes with chop-sticks and pour Sriracha in the socket-it was worth it, I took one anyway. I will keep one eye open this evening. Crispy egg rolls, and soft rice crepes stuffed with sausage pitter-pattered on my pallete, leaving lingering flavors of freshness and a tang of glee as we smiled softly through a lovely, flavorful meal with great service. The star of the show was by far the won ton soup. While somewhat simple, the complexity and depth of the flavors danced across the tongue, daring us to try other varieties of brothy goodness in future trips, which are absolutely inevitable. read more

I really wanted to try at least one Vietnamese place in Portland. I am not sure why, considering I have a plethora of Vietnamese restaurants to choose from in Los Angeles. But just in case I end up living in Portland one day, I wanted to make sure that there is at least one place to satisfy my craving for Vietnamese food. I think this place is great. The boy and I are regular eaters of Vietnamese food (considering I am Vietnamese), and we thought the food was amazing. I thought everything tasted very close to what I have at home, but with just a slight twist. In fact, I thought everything tasted great. The boy and I were especially impressed with the Bun Cha Ca Hanoi. I have never tasted anything quiet so delicious (but we did ask for fish sauce instead of the typical fermented shrimp paste sauce, since the boy cannot endure the scent of fermented shrimp paste). The banh cuon was also very well made, but I do wish there was more basil on the side. I would definitely come back here again and again if I live closer. I'll just have to save it for my next visit to Portland. read more

I had one of the worst restaurant--and pho-- experiences of my eating career at Hanoi Kitchen. First, the pho was needlessly oily. And the fresh herbs served alongside the pho were wilted. But the pho would have been forgivable were it not for the truly atrocious service. I know that a restaurant is a small business--someone's dream and their financial livelihood. But for the folks running this place, it's clear their hearts are not in it. The service--not just for us but for EVERYONE in the restaurant-- was bizarrely slow-- even negligent. One couple that was seated after us got up and left after their table went unattended for 10+ minutes. Another patron had to wait another 10 minutes to pay for his meal. Water was not forthcoming. The waiter and cashier/sometime waitress were bickering. My partner and I were so preoccupied with how tense and unhappy it was in the restaurant that we mostly overlooked the sub-par pho. I will never go back. Never. Not when dear Pho Van is so close, tranquil and much better in every other possible way. read more

Another great gem in the montavilla area. i was told to go here by Anna N. and i am so glad she shared this place with me. By the way she's in Washington so major kudos to her for knowing of a place that i feel is local to me. bun ca nuong, do no pass on this dish. my friend ordered it and i wish i was bigger and faster, i would have grabbed his bowl and ran away with it. it's that good. The other great dish is the fried chicken wings. there is another place in town that is supposed to be famous for their chicken wings. this place has one very similar to them, cheaper in price, and no crazy long wait to get your hands on the wings. go here and feed your hunger, it's worth the money. read more

Was okay. The owner was super chatty, really friendly. She set me up with a special order. The broth was just what I needed. My only complaint is the owner/only server was a little distracted by the weather and discussing it with other customers when the bell rang, announcing our order's completion. I feel like a jerk mentioning it, but my noodles were mushy when they got to the table. Still, I polished off the whole bowl and did really appreciate the special order fulfillment. I was going to give three stars, but I'm a sucker for well-intentioned, friendly service and the broth was proper. read more

Yet another stop on my recent salad-rolls-and-pho campaign around SE. Really nice serene vibe in this place, and really enormous bowls of pho. I mean it, the pho only comes in one size, and that size is I Hope You're Starving. Great flavorful broth, and lots of meat in the bowl. I haven't tried anything else on the menu, and I definitely want to try some of the grilled meats sometime. This is the nearest Vietnamese place to my house, and they're open and never busy at lunchtime, so I will definitely be back. read more