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    VEx - The Vietnam Experience

    4.9 (31 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Handmade spicy chili oil wontons with baby bok choi
    Stephanie S.

    Several recommendations from friends to try this newish place in the small town of Forest Grove called VEX "The Vietnamese Experience". Owners Dustin and Yen are not only the nicest humans you will meet, but have honed into their craft and have made a delicious business out of it. The most interesting and fun part of the experience is that you show up to the restaurant and trust the process. The cocktails were superb and hand crafted by Dustin; not only were they beautifully crafted they were tasty as heck! The drink, cocktail, mocktail and beer menu is larger than the food menu but there is a reason for this quaint decision. Yen is the powerhouse behind the food. She brings her childhood memories and family recipes along with culture and flavor to craft each meal daily. She offers what is fresh and the menu rotates daily throughout the week. Today we started with her flippin fantastic "spicy chili oil handmade wontons with baby bok choi". The sauce was so flavorful you can not only taste the chili, sesame oil and vinegar but the wontons themselves were perfection! We decided to both order the beef rib pho. Not only was this served with great service, you can taste the hours of love that goes into each dish. This was the place we chose to spend our anniversary by recommendation from several friends. Thank you to everyone who gave us their input and thank you to Yen and Dustin for the delicious Vietnamese experience and wonderful hospitality. We already can't wait to plan our next visit with friends. I'm looking forward to trying different things each visit.

    Spicy pork wontons
    Emily B.

    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!

    Sandra M.

    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.

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    Bourbon S.

    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.

    Chili wontons! Sooo good.
    Janie Z.

    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!

    Steve D.

    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

    Another amazing experience at VEX.  The food is authentic and the owners will make you feel like family!

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

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

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    Thank you Edmundo!! We look forward to another 10/10 visit with you.

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

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