We walked in here on a whim and that was the best decision we made this morning! We got two Vietnamese coffees (husband had to get another after seeing mine), beef stew and the vegan wontons with bok choy and pumpkin noodles. The noodles were sumptuous and quite unlike I had ever tasted before. The veggie wontons I believe are a family recipe and whoever says vegetarian food can't be good, should eat these wontons. The noodles with a bit of wonton and the bok choy all coated in delicious chili oil was the perfect bite that I'll savor and think about for a long time. The husband's beef stew was beautifully crafted with a depth of flavor and tender pieces of meat and carrots. With that came the best possible baguette to sop up all that wonderful stew. Dustin and Yen (the couple that runs the place) are warm, inviting and enterprising people. Eating here seems like eating in their home where every item is made with the utmost love and attention. They have an expansive and creative drink menu as well which have nonalcoholic options. The menu changes every day which is fun and something to look forward to each visit. Needless to say we will be back again!! If you're in the area pop on by and support this delicious local and authentic place. read more

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Finally got the Pho and it was so good! Flavors are always so spot on. My stand out was and always will be the spicy wontons with the amazing baby bok choy, so good! read more

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Delicious, from scratch authentic Vietnamese food. Menu changes daily. Excellent service.

This place was recommended by a friend and we enjoyed our whole experience. The owners are warm and welcoming. The food was authentic and absolutely delicious. The bathroom and bar and tables were very clean. The menu is very exciting and changes daily and a variety of drinks! Love the bok choy with the wontons. read more

Was excited to try this restaurant as Forest Grove is a bit slim on really good places to eat. The service was fine and the decor was interesting/inviting. But, for the money the food was just OK. Will probably give it another go, just not sure it will be worth the cost...¯\_(ツ)_/¯ read more

My first time at a Vietnamese restaurant, the ambience of the restaurant is very welcoming and I enjoyed my time there. Dustin and Yen made me feel very comfortable and at home. The food was so amazing. I am definitely coming back. A my overall rating is over a five star and A++++++++++++++++ I also loved the unique Vietnam artist that painted these beautiful portraits. read more

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Great food and great experience in this cool little restaurant. They have a small daily rotating menu with just a few appetizers and a few main course options. Everything we had was amazing. The couple who run the restaurant provided great service and were very fun to chat with. Try this place! read more

Great experience! I saw a photo of the beef stew on yelp and it looked delicious so our family of 4 decided to try it out. So glad we did. The owner couple are the chef, waiter, bartender and everything else. Their passion shows in the service and the quality of the menu. The menu is changed daily so the ingredients are fresh. I was lucky the beef stew was on the menu for the day and it was the better than I had imagined! We also got the seafood soup and there was nothing left at the end. We will need to return to see what's on the menu next! read more

I was blown away by the beer selection at VEx - The Vietnam Experience. It's rare to find such a carefully curated lineup of authentic beers straight from Vietnam and surrounding regions. They have Hanoi Beer, Saigon Beer, Tiger, Taiwan Beer, and Tsingtao alongside a few familiar international favorites like Heineken. Each pour really adds to the cultural experience -- it's like sitting in a bar in Vietnam, 8,000 miles away. I tried the Hanoi Beer with the chili oil wontons and it was the perfect pairing. Crisp, refreshing, and unique flavors that you just don't find at most restaurants in town. If you're looking for something new in Forest Grove, the beer list alone makes this place worth visiting. Pair it with their authentic Vietnamese dishes and you've got an experience you won't forget. read more

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First, where has this restaurant been my whole life? I absolutely love it. It is small bit cozy, open but happy and the owners are salt of the Earth. We have been a few times and the cocktails literally brought us back, with friends, for the food. The artisan cocktails, the selection of hard to find spirits and the ambience are inviting and friendly without being pretentious. Second, the food!!! Omgosh. There is only one chef doing the cooking and she is bringing only her family recipes and heart. You can taste the love. So rare to taste the love these days. I have had a lot on this menu and continue to come back. I am a soup snob and I have to say, the soups are incredibly complex and delicious and warm and lovely. The flavors of Vietnam come through in a way that is approachable and makes you want to come back. Yen is the chef and one of the owners. The wait is worth it. I highly recommend this beautiful new restaurant. amazing food, amazing ambience, amazing owners who pour their heart and soul into to it with friendly smiles and waves and conversation. It is small but good lord it is perfect. I hope they succeed in a long and substantial And major way. Give them a try and tell them a brilliant review made you do it. read more

The owners are so nice and the food was amazing! First time we came we walked in on a Wednesday. We had the wontons and wings and a few drinks. We loved it so much we came back for dinner on Friday! read more

VEx - The Vietnam Experience - Chili wontons! Sooo good. - Vietnamese Near Me - Forest Grove, Oregon

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I highly recommend the VEx the food is truly Vietnamese cuisine you won't find anything that comes close to the amazing flavors that the chef prepares, they try to source as many ingredients that actually are from vietnam so you are able to enjoy true vietnam experience. Everything is made fresh daily the menu changes every day. The atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming, the service is amazing. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. They are a husband and wife team that provides an amazing dining experience and the cocktails are amazing as well read more

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Food is delicious! Atmosphere cozy, welcoming and pretty. Bar is best in town. Owners are friendly, warm and passionate about what they are creating for Forest Grove. Highly recommend. This place is a gem! read more

I will drive from Portland to dine at VEx again and again, and look forward to bringing friends and family. We found them today and had the bahn mi charcuterie board and amazing coffee. I need to try the beef soup, pho, and more, and I can't wait to try a cocktail. The drink menu is exquisite. The amazing owners made sure our visit was fun and warm as well as beyond delicious. Tip: make reservations read more

The food is amazing and the staff treats you like you are family they actually like. It's a husband and wife combo she is such a lovely lady and her husband is also very nice.Everything made from scratch and authentic Vietnamese food. Always a nice experience. If you like cocktails he is quote the mixologist read more

VEx - The Vietnam Experience - Another amazing experience at VEX. The food is authentic and the owners will make you feel like family! - Vietnamese Near Me - Forest Grove, Oregon

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Had a very good meal here, pork and shrimp wontons were the star. Nice people and cool spot to eat.

What makes veX so good is everything is made fresh! Both the food and service are excellent! Try those wings... they're more than yummy. I highly recommend this establishment. I don't live in Forest Grove. In fact, I live in Raleigh Hills and would drive back out there just to eat at veX!! read more

We love this place so much, I almost don't want to recommend it because if word gets out, I will have to compete with others for seating!! In all reality though, it's a full five star meal. Delicious, authentic, and most importantly, Dustin and Yen make you feel like family. It's our number one choice of places to eat in the area, and we look forward to every dish. read more

Had a wonderful time here with my two buddies. Outstanding service and more outstanding food. Atmosphere was great and very visually appealing. They also play great music. read more

Would definitely recommend this place to friends and family! Every dish offered is excellent and full of amazing flavors! Their service is 10/10, very friendly and welcoming! read more

I'm not always persuaded by rave reviews because too often they favor Americanized, dumbed-down versions of meals. Not that I know how Vietnamese food should taste, but I loved eating here so much I'm whole heartedly joining the rave. Yen is a fabulous chef, and Dustin presents her food with real warmth and understanding. VEx is truly an experience in the way dining should be. I tried the shrimp and pork vermicelli with vegetables; the shrimp was deliciously grilled and the vegetables were so fresh they were to me the star of the dish (cilantro, bean sprouts, cucumbers, shiso leaves). The sauces were served on the side so I could add them to suit my taste. The spicy wontons were indeed excellent. I'd happily consume them as a main course, but I'm glad we ordered them as an appetizer. My spouse ate the beef stew with zest. I did steal a taste of the gravy that had just a hint of star anise, enough to convince me that this was an elevated beef stew. Lychee juice went so well with this meal. I'd like to try the liquor sometime but would need advice on what paired with which dish. Or maybe a rice wine? The restaurant is beautifully decorated. Don't miss the mural in the restroom! read more

This restaurant is amazing. It has the best wonton in the Portland area. The food is authentic and reminds me of the time that I was in Vietnam myself the owners are friendly and courteous. I like to interact with the customers. read more

Soooooo good!!! I'll preface with "I'm a texture person". The wontons & baby bok choy were delicious, nothing soggy or too crunchy, with the just the right amount of heat. For the Pho, the meatballs had great flavor and consistency, the beef was falling off the bones, and the noodles were perfectly al dente. Just the smell alone when you walk in the door mmm... yummy! Apparently, their menu rotates regularly with dish options covering northern, central and southern Vietnamese cuisine so VEx will definitely a repeat! read more

What a great new addition! It's an intimate space with a full bar. The food is delicious! It's a small, thoughtful menu, changes daily. Everything is fresh, handmade onsite by the owner. The other owner makes tasty specialty cocktails. I strongly encourage you to make the drive to Forest Grove and try this place! read more

This is such a fun place to dine. Amazing food and drinks with incredible service. This is my new favorite place to eat.

Such sweet and wonderful owners! The Pho bowl was huge and hearty, but the star was the homemade chili oil. Delicious. Go check it out if you haven't already. read more

The best authentic Vietnamese food I have ever had. Excellent on all the dishes we ordered. They have a rotating menu. The atmosphere was lovely, beautiful artwork and the owners were personable and Yen was the cook. Truly a great dining experience, fresh and delicious. They even had a delightful bathroom. read more

I went to this restaurant because my family was craving Vietnamese food. It is a new place in our area so we checked it out. We were so pleased with the dishes as we shared amongst ourselves, and we all agreed that this was the best Vietnamese restaurant that any of us had been to. No minor compliment as each of us have been to many. Rotating menu will keep me coming back. Good service, great environment, and clean restrooms. But food was a delightful surprise for me. read more