The Best Bowls of Pho in Portland, Oregon | Eater Portland

"Eastside Portlanders flock to Friendship Kitchen for its welcoming nightlife atmosphere and spacious patio, which stays toasty even through the winter months. Diners can choose from an array of shaken meats and banh mi amid the backdrop of buzzy neon signs and brightly patterned lanterns, alongside drinks with playful names like the Pho-Jito (rum, Combier, cilantro, cinnamon/cardamom/star anise syrup) and Thai’d Up (a boozy Thai iced tea). The pho broth simmers for 10 hours, resulting in a bright and well-seasoned bowl with a modest portion of tenderloin and brisket. The vegan option features a broth flavored with traditional pho spices — star anise, coriander seeds, fennel — as well as a heaping of vegetables and “thicc” cuts of tofu. The Northwest Portland sibling offers other regional variations of pho, as well." - Janey Wong