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    Rose VL Deli

    4.5 (247 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles
    Closed 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    P N.

    Bun Moc is good! All the meats in this is well made and delicious. But for the Pho Ga I prefer dark meat. The white meat was dry today. The broths are both good. The crunchy chili sauce for dipping was amazing!!! Very flavorful and just little spicy so I can keep dipping it to actually enjoy it

    Beef Pho - Pho Bo
    Jonathan X.

    Rich, flavorful broth that always hits the spot. Super fresh and well made. Portion size is good and service is usually quick and relatively friendly. Would recommend this place for a hot delicious soup.

    Judy C.

    If I stayed here at Portland longer than one week, I would eat here every. single. day, except for Wednesday & Sunday (closed) but ya the reasons, so I can try their daily soup specials. I had Rose VL Deli bookmarked during my daughter's college days, when I visited her, but never made it, til this recent trip. Omg, first time and I loved my experience, looking back at the pictures I just posted, I can remember both soups so clearly and it was really authentic & so good! I just loved our first time visit & can't wait to be back. My personal notes for Rose VL, this business has been around for 30+ years, only has 2-3 different soups as daily special - this way the cooks/chef can focus on just those soups for the day, don't expect an entire menu of all the different soups, rice dishes, appetizers. Closed twice a week and only open til 4pm. It was the perfect sweater weather for soup, while visiting PNW on a Friday and the specials for that day: Bun Rieu, shrimpcake noodle soup- $17., Chicken Pho- $17., & Fermented Fish Noodle Soup- $19.. It was a hard decision to make amongst the 3 so I went with Bun Rieu and the Fermented Fish Noodle soup. The limited appetizers which I didn't get to try since we barely could finish the 2 bowls of noodle soup. It took awhile for our bowls of soup, understandable since they were busy! When it finally arrived, WOW. excited and scared, because it would be our very first time trying the fermented fish soup, I remembered my mom always order this and I avoid it but today will finally be the day to try. hehe. The fermented fish noodle soup comes with vermicelli noodles, roast pork, shrimp and seasonal fish. It didn't have that strong smell of fermented shrimp paste, it was actually very light. I absolutely loved this soup trying for first time. I would def. get this soup again! Loved the vermicelli noodles, not overcooked and it was just the right noodle for this soup. We had leftovers, packed it for the hotel and enjoyed later that night, still so good! The Bun Rieu came with all the fixings, shrimp loaf, sliced pork, vietnamese ham, tofu and tomatoes with thin vermicelli noodles, the only items missing were the pigs feet, blood cube, and shrimp instead of shrimp loaf. Every style of Bun Rieu is different but as long as they have the main stuff, no complaints! This style of soup is very tasty too, sure enjoyed it! I took my time enjoying every bite/slurp. so good! I can't enjoy my food without the satay sauce which they brought out some upon request, loved it! The Vietnamese iced coffee was very nice and strong and not on sweet side, it was the perfect drink to end this tasty meal. Oh and Service was excellent, staff super friendly! All in all, I am so happy I finally got to try Rose VL. I am adding Rose VL to my PNW list to go back again, and try the other noodle dishes!

    Beef Pho
    David K.

    Food: They only have two Pho options that they rotate. Today, we had the beef Pho. 3.5/5 (I would have given it 3/5 but my wife would have given it 4/5) Although my wife really liked it, I feel that I enjoy Pho Hung on Powell much better. The broth wasn't as rich and the meatballs were a tiny bit tough. Service: Definitely felt like a Mom & Pop store. :) Ambiance: Feels like we're gonna have a home cooked meal in a Vietnamese Home. :)

    Rose VL Salad Rill Menu
    Bianca D.

    Lover took me here for a random Tuesday lunch date because I'd been craving SoCal pho for weeks. Was super surprised to see a restaurant with revolving daily menu here in Portland! The service is absolutely wonderful. The Viet ladies here made me feel like I was back in L.A. and I loved every minute of it. But onto the food! Beef Pho: I was so excited that Tuesday just happened to be pho day because I had been craving it for the longest time! But I was so sad that the flavors weren't all there. The broth just didn't have that voluptuous beef flavor I'd been yearning for and left me craving pho even more! But they did serve my bowl up with plenty of meat and noodles! Just wish it satisfied my craving. VL Special Noodle Soup: this was a 10 for sure. It had that typical chiu chow noodle soup flavor I grew up eating in the SGV. The broth was super flavorful and their bowl was filled with so many toppings. This is definitely a bowl of noodles I'd happily come back for anytime! Goi Cuon: Shrimp and BBQ Pork Spring Rolls (or as the PNWers like to call it: Summer Rolls) a bit pricey at $8 for 2 rolls. Sauce was pretty tasty but I don't know if I'd get this again for the price. Iced Coffee with condensed milk: another 10. Coffee was rich and milky. It had that distinct roasted hazelnut flavor that brings me back to Saigon. Absolutely delish. Restaurant is pretty cozy. Probably had no more than 10 tables. I'll definitely be back to try the other dishes one day!

    Mi Quang
    Cathy D.

    I had the mi quang and it was absolutely delicious. Mi quang is a tumeric pork and shrimp noodle soup dish and is my favorite Vietnamese dish that I had growing up. I was excited to see that Rose VL had executed my favorite Vietnamese dish so well. The broth was tasty and flavor was well balanced and divine; I finished every drop. The shrimp, pork, and noodles were perfectly cooked. Service was fast and excellent, and environment was pretty casual. I definitely recommend Rose VL Deli.

    Vietnamese Turmeric Yellow Noodle Soup Special
    Carmela G.

    We were so glad we came on a Saturday, they have their famous Mi Quang. Hubby tried their Cao Lau, it was very good as well. We also tried their Durian smoothie. I would not recommend this, they're using powdered durian. I know of a place that uses real durian fruit. I'll stick to that. Overall, you can't beat their soups. Very flavorful! You would want to come back everyday to try them all! If only they give you more of the chili sauce. I asked for more but they gave me only a little bit.

    Empty liver bowl.
    Michael H.

    The food as always was outstanding. Like a lot of restaurants in Asia the do not have a wide menu every day...but what they do is great. I am not a liver fan but I decided about a year ago I decided to explore when possible foods I had decided years ago that I hated. So they cheerfully added a slice of liver on the side. I ate it. I will try it again. Service...excellent and they cheerfully brought me the liver on the side. Love the people there. Ambiance: A busy soup kitchen!! Wonderful! (Aside Note: My wife's top is from Brain Dead...kind of an international group of designers and our son...in fashion in NYC...insisted we get some...so we did.)

    Chicken Pho - Pho Ga
    Farhan M.

    The chicken pho was the best I ever had. A rich depth of chicken flavor, yet still clean and subtle. A very nice hint of sweetness to finish. Chicken perfectly cut plump. I didn't know chicken pho could be so good.

    Teresa C.

    Unbelievable Pho awaits you at Rose VL Deli. The concept is simply genius. Only 2 or 3 different kinds of Pho offered daily. Each one has its own character and nuances and checking out their weekly menu, there are some unique soup bases that sounds tantalizing. The taste is refined, full of umami, and the depth of flavours are amazing. Nothing was overpowering. Aromatic garnishes and toppings were fresh and we loved that each bowl comes with its own variation of chili condiments to elevate the eating experience to another level. Everything was very balanced and the noodles were at the right texture and doneness. The portion size was just right. Nothing beats an awesome bowl of hot Pho in the morning, especially one made with this much quality.

    Thursday Won Ton
    jason c.

    Finally reviewing one of my go-to restaurants. Just like its sister restaurants, HA & VL, and Annam VL (newest addition), they cycle through different noodle soup every day and only offer a couple noodle soup options a day. Every broth I've tried so far has its own distinct flavor, and all are just as good and flavorful as the next. You can't go to a VL restaurant once. You have to try at least a couple of their offerings to really appreciate their craft.

    Felicia L.

    Finally got to visit! Stopped by on a Tuesday afternoon around 3pm. It was empty when we arrived but there were 4 other tables dining by the time we left. Got the VL special Phnom Penh noodle soup and a beef pho. Staff was so friendly, nice and attentive. Everything was delicious. My one critique is my soup for the special Phnom Penh noodle could've been hotter - I like my soup piping hot. My sister's beef pho broth was delicious and hotter. Also got an iced Vietnamese coffee to go. Would definitely come back to try more of the menu.

    Cao Lau Saturday Special Soup
    David T.

    Love this place. Was recommend by a friend, as I was in search of a good Vietnamese restaurant moving from Southern California, which is a Mecca for Vietnamese cuisine, and Rose VL did not disappoint. Working with a rotation menu, each day offers a different special that you can find only on that day. While I haven't been on any other day than Saturday, I will keep going back for the Cao Lau. The use of udon noodles is such a brilliant idea. During COVID, we would order to-go and eat at home, which was so good to keep us coming back. But when I tell you that eating at the restaurant takes the flavor to a whole new level, does it do that. The soup on the side is pho broth and paired with the noodles, veggies and pork, I highly recommend.

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    Some of the best Vietnamese food I've ever had, especially the soups. Ambiance is neat and low-key, and the service is always friendly.

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    I absolutely love their Pho. I tend to like to eat lunch at 9am and they are always open ready to serve.

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    Amazing service and top tier food! They have a set menu for different days of the week which is fun!

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    Always amazing soup, no matter which is available! Love that there are more locations now too.

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    This place has great food and coffee. The service is great. Just come early because when they run out, there is no more.

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    Is this place open on Wednesdays? I'm looking at the menu and the most recent ones don't list a Wednesday option.

    They are closed on Wednesday and Sunday.

    Gluten free option?

    No.

    Is the banh mi / sub always on the menu, no matter which day you visit?

    No. They don't serve banh mi anymore.

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    5.1 miMississippi, Boise, North Portland, Northeast Portland
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    The food was very good. I liked the idea of being able to choose your base and then being able to…read moreadd whatever meats you want. The egg noodle bowl on the top with fried chicken and tofu was phenomenal. The chicken was similar to fish sauce wings and the tofu was very caramelized and had a nice salty coating of sauce. The bottom was nem nướng and pork with the woven noodles. It was a very big portion, but the fresh herbs/veggies made it feel balanced. An order of spring rolls were also ordered, but wasn't in the photo. It was ordered with crispy pork belly. Based on some reviews, I was skeptical about ordering the pork belly, but I was pleasantly surprised. The skin was very crispy and you could hear the crunch from across the restaurant. The restaurant is very open with big windows, but I liked the concept of the open kitchen look. The service was really good. We ended up ordering pork belly and shrimp for our spring rolls and the worker politely came by and told us they were out of it. He was able to accommodate for it and was very kind about it. Even though you can order at the table with a QR code, the staff was very attentive.

    Lúa specializes in their woven rice noodles. I ordered their woven rice noodles with the char…read moresiu/crispt pork belly and it was very delicious. It's a Vietnamese delicacy you can't find anywhere else in Oregon so I'm glad to have to a Portland restaurant to offer this. They give a plentiful amount of fresh herby veggies combo with fresh hot rice noodles alongside tender flavorful char siu and SUPER CRISPY pork belly! The staff are friendly and the store is extremely aesthetic, the interior has this spin on modern Vietnamese style of decorations. Great interiors that's won't disappoint your date. I absolutely recommend coming here for their niche Vietnamese food!

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    3.0 miKerns, Northeast Portland
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    Went back to Friendship Kitchen today. Everything was great! We ordered the Shaken Beef and the Pho…read morewith chicken. The beef was tender and flavorful and the sauce was delicious! The pho broth was silky and well seasoned and the chicken was tasty. Our service was as excellent today and we loved sitting by the fire under the awning while it rained a little. I'm glad I went back! I know we will return.

    I really wanted to love this place. The website is adorable, the menu looked great, and there are…read moreplenty of positive reviews, so maybe I just caught an off day. I ordered through DoorDash and went with the Vegan Pho and salad rolls. On the positive side, they were generous with the tofu, which is more than I can say for a lot of restaurants. Unfortunately, both dishes seemed to have the same secret ingredient: salt. And then a little more salt. The pho broth was already pretty salty when it arrived, but somehow managed to become even saltier overnight. By breakfast the next morning, I was pretty sure it could have been used to preserve historical artifacts. The salad rolls were packed with tofu, which I appreciated, but whatever marinade was used had enough sodium that my old horse Mika probably would've mistaken it for a salt lick. To be fair, my Pescatarian mom and Omni husband both enjoyed their shrimp rolls, so not everything was a miss. Overall, the food was edible and filling, but the heavy hand with the salt kept me from fully enjoying it.

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    0.8 miRichmond, Southeast Portland
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    This place has the best Broken rice by far! I had just moved to Portland 3 weeks ago from Puyallup,…read moreWashington and based on the high versatility of culture around the area, I was on the hunt for Com Tam. We were brought here based on my MIL suggestion and let me tell you! The food was amazing! The environment was great and clean. The bathroom was also clean as well! My fiancé had ordered Pho and I had ordered number 41, the broken rice dish. 10/10! We also order a side of egg rolls and they were crispy and flagrant and very well seasoned! The pork chop that came with my dish was tender, I was able to cut it with my spoon and the shrimp wrapped in tofu and fried was probably my favorite! The dish also comes with shrimp as well that was delicious all by itself. We had also ordered the Vietnamese Coffee- boy did that have my heart racing, but oh tasted sooooo good! Highly recommend to anybody looking for some Pho and rice dishes! Also they are CLOSED on THURSDAYS!

    Solid, but mixed results across the menu. Pho Hung on Powell…read moreis a long-standing Portland staple, so expectations were decently high, but our visit ended up being a mixed bag. * Rice Plates (Cơm Tấm): * The Grilled Pork, Shrimp, & Crispy Tofu Skin plate was easily the highlight. The pork had a great char, the shrimp were grilled well, and the crispy wrap added a nice textural crunch. Steamed broccoli was a fresh addition, and the side broth hit the spot. * The Pork Chops with Shredded Pork Skin (Bì) & Egg Meatloaf (Chả Trứng) plate was decent, though a bit average compared to other spots nearby. The flavors were fine, but nothing particularly stood out. * Noodle Soup: The spicy beef noodle soup had a rich, deep color and a generous amount of fresh herbs and onions, though the broth lacked a bit of the punch and depth of flavor I was hoping for. Overall: It's a convenient neighborhood option with generous portions and fast service, but given the quality of Vietnamese food along Powell and 82nd, it lands right in the middle for me. Good, but not quite a standout.

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    4.1 miDowntown, Southwest Portland
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    Was initially slightly hesitant bc of prices (banhmi should be about half this price), but so glad…read morewe came. - Beef pho is legit and comparable to our preferred SF Bay Area spots, - nem nuong cuon (spring rolls) is solid, - Vietnamese coffee is legit - banh mi with pork belly is the star of the show. Pork belly was so fresh and skin so crispy, whatever flavors they added makes it different from the typical banhmi flavors The first three would've been a solid 4 stars, but the pork belly banhmi pushes this too much closer to a 5 stars. I'll be thinking about this sandwich when I'm back in the bay.

    Downtown Portland's hidden gem for authentic Vietnamese!…read more I was walking around downtown Portland and stumbled upon Cuốn Vietnamese Street Food, and honestly, it was the best meal of my week . If you are looking for fresh, flavorful, and satisfying comfort food, do not walk--run to this spot. To get the full experience, we ordered a variety, and every single item was a hit. We started with the Beef Pho, and the broth was the absolute star. It was rich, aromatic, and deeply savory, clearly simmered for hours. It was the perfect dish on a sunny Portland day. We also grabbed a Chicken Banh Mi. The bread had that perfect crispy crust with a soft, airy crumb, and the chicken was grilled to perfection with fresh veggies and herbs. Of course, we had to wash it all down with a creamy, sweet Thai Tea--it was delicious and the perfect end to the meal. Beyond the food, the vibe is great. It's a super clean, casual spot with big windows letting in lots of natural light. It's set up for quick counter service, which makes it perfect for a fast lunch downtown, but the staff is so friendly and welcoming that you feel right at home. It's a family-run business, and you can taste the passion in the food. Highlights: · The Pho Broth: Seriously some of the best in the city. · The Banh Mi: Fresh bread, great fillings. · The Service: Fast, efficient, and incredibly kind. Pro Tip: Don't forget to grab your own utensils and sauces (the chili crisp is a must for the pho), and help yourself to the free self-serve hot tea. It's the little touches like that which make this place a winner. I am already planning my next trip back to try the Crispy Pork Belly. Highly recommend

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