Deceiving from the outside, pho van fresh is a cozy corner with some of the best Vietnamese cuisine the Pearl has to offer. I've gone a dozen times and both the takeout and delivery are superb. However, I love dining in, sharing a few apps with friends, and enjoying the tasty sauces. Some of my favorites are the Buddha Ramen, the tofu pho, salad rolls, and the dumplings. I've never had a bad dish. It's a little pricey but the portions and flavors are worth it. read more

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Make sure to order the vegetarian fried spring roll with the vermicelli tofu bowl. The ginger sauce was yummy with the noodle bowl. Great take out system too. read more

Visited a few weeks ago. Two doors means glow of traffics entry/exiting for physical distancing. Inside and outdoor seating available. Ordered two #1s beef pho. It's a bit pricey but you certainly get a very healthy portion of noodles and meat - not just two slices as other places may do. This was the perfect post-hike meal where we'd been rained on. Incredibly friendly staff especially given the amount of stress I imagine is being felt during this pandemic. My only recommendation is to create a smaller bowl/size option (like half the size) so that people who don't have as large appetites can have an option that doesn't break the bank nor leave leftovers. read more

Pho Van Fresh - #1 Pho Beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Best good darn banh mi I have had. 3 ways pork was outstanding Bread was great Thank you read more

Pho Van Fresh - Best good darn #21 Pork 3 Ways Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I go to this place because it's close to my school. It's a fast place to go to when you're on a lunch break. The food comes quick and there is large tables for many people to sit at. I like their ramen it's yummy. I had their vegan ramen and it was yummy but I wish they don't serve it with plastic spoons, even though they reuse them because I can taste the plastic taste to it when I eat the soup. Other then that it was a good place. They give you huge portions that are very generous. I like that they serve cocktails here as well because it just makes the place a lot more appealing. If you need a quick place to eat that will give you big portions and can sit a large group this is it. I will be coming back regularly while I'm going to school in Portland. read more

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Cat fish banh-mi goes crazy! Love the cucumbers carrots and fresh dill, the sauce on it is bomb I like to pair it with a Thai iced tea. Great easy lunch read more

Pho Van Fresh - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Really needed pho to cure my dizziness from my flight and saw they served Oxtail Pho, great! Asked for extra fish sauce and the guy told me that they don't have it. I said that I'm pretty sure you do, since it is quintessential in Vietnamese cuisine but the young gentleman who took my order didn't appreciate that and sorta threw the receipt and pen on the table then walked away. I worked in restaurants half my life, if you don't have something, go and find out! If you don't have it, then communicate it to you customers and perhaps offer something else. Pretty rude. Got the food, walked back to the hotel and I got soy sauce and NO SPOON. How the hell do I eat soup without it?! Ahhh Good oxtail, but service needs improvement. read more

Pho Van Fresh - Oxtail pho & meatball. No spoon to eat with - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Ate here today for my lunch break from the office. Had the vermicelli noodles with grilled pork and spring roll. Food was fine, restaurant was clean and good ambience. Service was good, although you order and pay before being seated. Maybe I'm getting old, but find it difficult to pay $16.50 for lunch (with water) that I remember paying less than $10 less than 10 years ago. read more

A pleasant viet restaurant for lunch and dinner,order and pay at the register, food and service was consistent,pho broth was tasty, dumplings were good,ban me sandwich ok, read more

I look down at the bowl of Ox Tail Pho and see the reflection of my soul in the broth. It is so delicious. No sriracha, no hoisin. Just broth, ox tail and the normal accoutrements. My only complaint is the price. Ox tail is cheap, but this Pho is priced at a premium. The salad roll may be the best in Portland. Perfect proportions. We sit, quietly eating our meal which is a sure sign it is delicious. This place is a must if you are in the Pearl. Fantastic choice for First Thursday art walk. read more

Pho Van Fresh - I see my soul in that broth. - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This was our first meal after having landed into Portland and just having checked in to our hotel just a block away. My first impression was, cool place!....have always loved these urban industrial conversions turned into cool modern designed restaurants or stores, so was pretty impressed by the interior decor and ambiance. It was already a little past the normal lunch hour, but the place still had a pretty decent crowd, so not only was there not much of line to place our order at the front counter, it was easy to find a nice open table by the window. We really had a craving for the fried crispy rolls, but thought it'd be too much to order a separate dish, so went ahead and ordered the Lemongrass Chicken Bowl with noodles (choice of noodles, jasmine rice, or brown rice)....which normally already comes with the pork rolls, but we asked to have it substituted with chicken rolls instead.....just to try something different. Besides the bowl, we thought the Lemongrass Banh Mi sandwich sounded good so went with that. After placing our order at the counter, we paid, were given a number to place on the table, and went to find a seat. My girlfriend and I were very impressed with the quality of the food and service here.....the servers were very friendly and attentive. I really can't find anything bad to say about the food.....the lemongrass chicken was grilled well, tasted delicious, and went so well with just a controlled splash of fish sauce. And those chicken rolls...wonderful crisp with the authentic rice wrapper.....not the Chinese egg roll type.... .yummee good! The Banh Mi sandwich was also very good.....loved the French bread that had a perfect outer crunch and soft fluffy inside.....the chicken again, grilled to delicious perfection......Yummee again! This place serves up solid Vietnamese food.....food prep is quick, service is friendly and helpful.....nice modern ad casual ambiance. Will definitely be back the next time we are visiting Portland. read more

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When you are in The Pearl and seeking a fast, fresh, healthy and satisfying bite to eat, without spending a fortune, this place never disappoints. The setting is super casual with booths, tables and counter seating options. Menu works for all with Vegan and gluten-free options. Meals are prepared fresh and arrive quickly. Last time we were here our table had the crispy pork and shrimp rolls to start. We had two orders since there are just 2 rolls per order. Crisp, tasty, with enough filling that you actually taste the meat and shrimp inside! My gluten-free friend had Pho Beef (comes with rice noodles) served piping hot, lots of beef, and the traditional side of sprouts, jalapeño and basil. I had the Wonton soup that came with 2 wontons and a generous helping of egg noodles; the both was delicious as were the noodles. I always add the hot sauce giving it a kick! The other item chosen was the Crazy noodles - sautéed chicken with rice noodles and veggies. This is our go-to-place when we are in the area shopping and want a fast, healthy and satisfying lunch. read more

Amazing! Did take out and the food was impeccable! The eggplant bahn mi sandwich was so amazing i craved more when i finished not because there wasn't enough but because it was so good. I love eggplant but when prepared wrong it is terrible and this was prepared beautifully. Also had the veggie pho which had so much food - plentiful fillings and delicious broth. The crispy rolls were great as well - tasty. I wished I lived closer! read more

Excellent food!!!! We ordered many things but the fried tofu, banh mi pork, spring rolls were outstanding. The service was also very attentive read more

Pho Van Fresh - Owner Vinh - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Came here during Covid time and had a great lunch! They've got plastic screens because the customer and cashier & the waiter had a mask on the whole time. I like restaurants taking good covid measures! We sat outside and the waiter was super attentive and kind the entire time. Probably the best service I've ever received at a pho restaurant. We got a #1 pho beef, the broth was flavorful and not too greasy. We also ordered a #13 sautéed beef vermicelli bowl, just because it was something different from the typical lemongrass chicken ones- next time I'll stick with the lemongrass. It was good but not amazing. The Vietnamese iced coffee was strong and not too sweet! Props to having the paper straw! Will order again Knocked off a star because the portions are a bit smaller than my average pho/vermicelli orders, and the prices are a bit higher. But rent is obviously higher here being in the downtown area so it's understandable! I'd still come back read more

Pho Van Fresh - ##13 Sauteed Lemongrass Beef Bowl with Jicama - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

They have fresh pho and it's full of taste and flavor and the service is good as well mush try spot when in the peral district

I have been a patron of Pho Van since they first opened. I've been to all the Pho Van locations, and love their food. NOT THIS LOCATION. The food they put in front of me should never have been served. Lemongrass chicken bowl with noodles. The chicken was dried out and burnt to a crisp, black and charred. It's really hard to cook dark chicken meat until it's dried out. The noodles were mushy, like they'd been sitting around for at least a full day. The "sangria" was made with wine so old it was turning. Undrinkable. The service was non-existent. I placed my order at the counter and aside from delivering BURNT chicken over mushy noodles, the waiter didn't return one single time. What an absolute disgrace to Pho Van. I'm not that picky about things being just right. I was hungry read more

This was my first time in. There were 5 of us and we all ordered something different. I had the catfish Bahn mi and it was 5 star! My friends had the eggplant Bahn mi, a green curry dish, a chicken bowl and a noodle dish. Everyone enjoyed their lunch. Atmosphere great. Prices normal for Thr Pearl. I'll be back! read more

Stepped in while craving some Vietnamese and they did not disappoint! Super flavorful and fresh. I got the lemongrass pork vermicelli w crispy rolls and it was perfection. I usually try to save some leftovers but inhaled the dish. Will be back again ! read more

Pho Van Fresh - #11 Grilled lemongrass Pork and Crispy Rolls Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

As a vegetarian, I got the pho vegetarian and vegetarian salad rolls to share with my mom. Both were great and fresh. Made me happy they actually had a vegetarian broth. The only thing was I felt like it was a bit pricey, and the pho had a lot of noodles and not we many veggies as I would have liked. read more

Pho Van Fresh - ##3 Pho Vegetarian, Vegetarian Salad Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Firstly, I apologize for disappearing for two years during the COVID times. Pho Van Fresh is hands down, my personal favorite. Basically what you'll experience is a dilemma of wether or not you should get the whole menu at once, or come back regularly to get different lineups of your favorite things! The crispy chicken rolls are to die for. The duck buns are to die for; and while your already dying of euphoria, the beef pho will finish the job! read more

Food was excellent. Service was friendly and very attentive. Nice place to eat in the Pearl District which is a great place. Totally walkable, light vehicular traffic, all kinds of good food places and bars, and best bookstore I've ever been to, Powell's. read more

Really enjoyed this place and actually came back twice in our two days here . It's a bit fusion-y, but the food is absolutely delicious and still has the Vietnamese tastes you'd want from a Bahn Mi. We tried the lemongrass chicken, curried chicken, and crispy catfish bahn mi and all were great, though catfish was my personal favorite. The only thing I wish they'd change would be to add a bit more of the pickled vegetables and garnish, but that's probably just a preference thing. The Thai iced tea is beautiful and comes with chia seeds which is fun! And the Saigon rolls were delicious as well. Will be coming back if we're in town! read more

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Everything we tried (spring rolls, beef pho, chicken wings and bahn mi) was delicious but the bahn stole the show. Probably the best sandwich I've had in years. read more

Pho Van Fresh - #20 Classic Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

FANTASTIC! I had the pork belly bun to start and it was amazing. Had the chicken lemon grass bowl over white rice and boy was that delicious. I'd definitely come back. read more

HH meal was very fresh and satisfying. Some rolls and soupy noodles ain't never been nothing but satisfying comfort food for me--- I do wonder when the Fresh got added to the sign. As an original stake in the Pearl, Pho Van was probably here around 2001 or so... long long before Pearl built out. Smart visionary owners with solid flavors. Must buy a drink to access the menu! read more

Pho Van Fresh - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Absolutely delicious!!!!!! Try the crispy rolls vermicelli bowl !!! Yummmmmmmmmm....... read more

This is by far my favorite spot for chicken pho, truly soul food. I could eat here every day if it was possible. Duck buns, papaya salad, shrimp rolls, everything. I've had pho all over the world, it's one of my favorite foods. I have yet to find a spot that makes better chicken. Plus, everyone there is so kind, vibe is nice, it's hands down one of our favorite restaurants in Portland. read more

Really a 3.5 star, Rounding up because that is who I am today. Mrs. Nice Guy! I came here during an awkward time for me. I needed soup as my body and soul needed comfort. I decided to try this place because I would always pass it and never go in. Ya know what I mean? When you pass a place a lot and you finally say to yourself "It is TIME!" So if you ever were eating and saw me peer in at you I apologize. I swear I wasn't looking down your shirt, I was just trying to see if the food was any good. Really I am only a LITTLE creepy and I didn't mean to make you feel watched. It was for the food... It was for the food. I came in and the young men who took my order were funny and nice. They helped me figure out what I wanted and I was quickly on my way with a number and instructions to find my own table. I did! Didn't even have to ask for directions! I decided to get the veggie Pho which was good but not awesome great. I mean it was not the most flavorful I have had but I suspect the most flavorful Pho I have had was not actually vegetarian... I do wish that they made the broth a little less sweet. It seems like broth is always a little sweet for veggie pho. The prices were a little more expensive then what a regular Pho joint would cost. Still it was fast and they have all sorts of selections to choose from. I also splashed out and got the papaya salad which was a miss. I suggest you don't even bother with it. It tasted like it needed all types of flavoring. Lime! Spice! Something! Skip it. Soup soothed my little tired heart and the seating was nice and spacious. I feel mixed because while my experience was not bad, it was just not so good where I would make it my spot if you know what I mean? Still I am glad I have it a try and if I found myself in the same state needing Pho and not wanting to hunt for it then I would come back in a second! read more

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I live dangerously close to this place. My go to is the lemongrass chicken bowl with jasmine or brown rice. The combination is super flavorful and the chicken melts in your mouth. I also love the salad rolls, ribs, dumplings and their Pho. Food is always fresh and service super friendly. Check them out! read more

My new favorite spot to grab lunch or dine in when I have more time. Service is relaxed but staff is friendly and the wait is not long to get fresh delicious meals. I highly recommend trying the beef pho, crazy noodles and the lemongrass chicken wrap. read more

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Immediately walking in this place felt like it would be an average Asian fusion place, but the food was surprisingly good. The beef pho had a really good broth with a deep flavor without tasting artificial. The lemongrass chicken with vermicelli noodles was good too! Great flavor from the lemongrass without any of the little pieces of lemongrass. My only issue was some pieces of the chicken were tougher than others as if they were cut differently (with vs against the fibers). Overall this was good, and I want to try the other Pho Van that is supposed to have even more options! read more

Pho Van Fresh - Lemongrass chicken with vermicelli noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Pho Van Fresh, you've got me hooked. I like you because of your laid back feel, friendly service, and adorable interiors. I think the thing is it feels natural, it's not like they're trying too hard to be something they're not. I love the map of Vietnam inside, I found myself pointing at different areas and talking about the country like it was just yesterday I had been there. My girlfriend loves Vietnamese food and because of her I have re-fallen in love. We came in last night around 8pm and it wasn't busy but there were only a few free tables. I ordered the classic banh mi and was pleasantly surprised by how much it reminded me of the banh mi I had when I was younger in Seattle. It was that little bit of soy with the mayo that really reaffirmed it all for me. I hate crunchy bread and I had no issue with the crunch factor. My girl got the tofu pho and said it wasn't bad. I tried the broth and it actually reminded me more of the sweet and sour Vietnamese soup than anything. We also split tofu spring rolls and I have to say that Pho Van has come the closest to what I'm used to my mom making when I was young. All in all, I'd gladly come back here! The banh mi seriously can't be beat. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in the pearl such good fresh rolls make sure you get them they are divine.

I've been coming here since before it's name changed from Silk to Pho Van Fresh. Love the updated casual, urban vibe. This place doesn't have as many menu items as their larger location on 82nd, but everything is fresh, authentic, and satisfying. Order your food, pay, seat yourself wherever you like. They have WiFi and are chill about time. No bussing your own table. Perfect for workweek lunch breaks and weekend outings with the fam. read more

Pho Van Fresh - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Awesome food in a fun space! We both had the lemongrass chicken bowls with rice and it was the best Vietnamese food I've ever had. Everything was delicious, so fresh and light. I'm already ready to go back :) read more

Really delicious fresh food that isn't is heavy-handed on the salt as many Pho places can be.

Wasn't blown away. Had a banh mi and some spring rolls. Despite the name the ingredients didn't taste that fresh. It was fine but nothing spectacular. read more

Pho Van Fresh - Banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Food was delicious and fresh. Service was great as well. Great vegetarian and meat options. read more

Pho Van Fresh - The food was all fresh and delicious and the service was great. Great option for meat eaters and vegetarians. - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

the chicken pho was in a translucent white broth instead of chicken. adding little container of seasoning didn't help. 3 way pork banh mi had very little meat. not a lot of veggies. bread was dry. very disappointing. will not order from here again. order was late. may have been fault of driver. read more