Bebe C.
Yelp
Always the BEST Vietnamese restaurant, for over 30 years for me...as I've eaten here since they opened their 1st location in Portland, 1992!
Known for their flavorful Beef Pho, with deep rich and clear broth, with the best cuts of steak, flank and brisket! Don't forget the lighter chicken Pho, with tender pieces of steamed chicken!
Not in the mood for Pho, or try something different? Loads of options for soups, with a spicy beef noodle soup with bigger noodles, to yummy egg noodles with wontons and barbecued pork, all made in-house daily. A great surprise is the duck noodle soup, which comes with a light broth with sliced bamboo and vermicelli (thin) noodles. The side cabbage vinegrette salad with steamed duck on top is amazing!
Not in mood for soup at all? Gotta hit the grilled meat and rice dishes, having your pick from honey lemongrass boneless chicken, to grilled pork chops or skewers of pork or shrimp. The in-house kimchee, is slightly different than traditional, with more hints of ginger and carrots, and very tasty!
Splurge on the combination rice dish, which has all the meats (pork chop/skewers of pork/shrimp) and a cooked egg and shredded pork...can feed 2 people!
The 'Star of the Show' is the whole Cajun catfish, that comes in different sizes to accommodate number of diners? (2-6 people). It's been grilled to perfection, then doused with hot oil to get the skins crispness that resembles crispy pork skin! The fish meat under remains succulent and moist.
Served with a side of large vegetables (lettuce, sliced apples, cucumbers, basil/mint and other herbs) to wrap in rice wrappers you dip in hot water to moisten and then have a pineapple-infused fish dipping sauce.
Don't forget appetizers! The most flavorful 'salad' rolls with pork and shrimp, dipped with the best peanut sauce in this world! There's also fried spring rolls, with a chewy outside wrapper and the most amazing honey garlic Vietnamese chicken wings that has no rival!
Don't forget dessert: fresh banana bread pudding, served on a bed of coconut cream tapioca or the sugar glazed ginger crème brûlée, so creamy and smooth that melts in mouth! Then there's the ultimate Che Ba Mau (3-colored bean dessert translation), with in-house red/white/mung bean with tasty green/red tapioca and a light coconut base...to die for!
If you like coffee, be sure not to miss the Ca Phe Sua Da, a triple shot of their secret coffee drink that is hands down the best! Served hot or over ice
There are great vegetarian options, from noodle soups , to vegetarian salad and fried tools, and a great vegetarian dish of tofu/sautéed greens over rice!
Always consistent great food and service, with amazing Vietnamese decor on SE 82nd location, avd there's also sister locations in downtown Pearl Portland and Beaverton.