The Paper Bridge (Bún Chả Cầu Giấy)

So authentic! I had never had specifically northern Vietnamese food, and while as I surprised by the authenticity of this restaurant. So many delicious items to choose from, so we were grateful for the detailed descriptions available in the back of the menu. Their drinks are really exotic and tasty and we had a fun time sharing some small to medium plates and a few larger items. Despite the restaurant being full and us not having a reservation, we were seated quickly, and the food came out right away. Our server was so sweet to educate us on the menu and help us narrow down our selection. I was absolutely blown away by the flavors, and wish we lived nearby to come here more often. I definitely recommend trying a few things as they have some interesting takes on traditional Vietnamese dishes that you don’t always see everywhere.

The most authentic Northern Vietnamese food we’ve had in the U.S. We live in Seattle but honestly don’t mind driving down to Portland just to eat here once in a while. The food at The Paper Bridge brings back so many memories — it tastes just like home. I’m originally from the North, and it’s really hard to find this kind of flavor anywhere else. The staff is super friendly and helpful every time we come. It does get busy, especially on weekends, so definitely make a reservation if you can. But even with the wait, it’s totally worth it. If you’re from the North and miss the taste of home — or if you just want to explore a different side of Vietnamese cuisine — this place is a gem. ❤️💯

Delicious lunch with great service. Everything we tried was amazing. To begin, Dungeness Crab Spring rolls. Next was sticky rice with a variety of meats and pickled vegetables. The pho Bun Cha Ha Noi was served with several different fresh herbs that you added to the dish. The Dragon Nail tea was a perfect accompaniment and served in a lovely teapot. I am looking forward to my next meal at this restaurant.

I had a great time here! Food was good and unique and decently priced for quality. The service was sooooooo great. Our waitress was knowledgeable and so kind to us. Thanks for a great evening. I would say - skip the sticky rice. It was why i wanted to come in, but def not worth getting. It wasn’t bad but not super great either.

If you ever get the chance to experience authentic North Vietnamese cuisine, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit. The food is exceptional, and the staff go above and beyond to make you feel welcome, offering great insights into each dish. As a thoughtful gesture, they even treated us to a complimentary dessert at the end. A truly memorable dining experience—highly recommended for lovers of Vietnamese food.

I’m Vietnamese, and my family’s ancestors are from South Vietnam. I grew up enjoying South Vietnamese cuisine, which is common in Beaverton and Portland. However, The Paper Bridge restaurant specializes in North Vietnamese food. I first tried it in late 2023 when I visited with my mom’s side of the family. Initially, I was skeptical about the food since I was primarily accustomed to South Vietnamese dishes. The offerings at the restaurant were quite different from what I was used to in most Vietnamese restaurants in my area, and I didn’t enjoy the food much during my first visit. Yesterday, my mom, brother, and I returned for a second visit, where I decided to try more dishes. To my surprise, the food turned out to be some of the most unique and delicious I have ever tasted, even better than what I had last time. We started with amazing appetizers. I had the Phở Nam Định, my brother had the Phở Vịt Quay Cao Bằng, and my mom had the Fried Rooster. Overall, the experience was unique and delightful. The restaurant's decor was also beautiful, reminding me of Vietnam. Would I come here again? Absolutely. I loved it! 10/10.

My friends and family love this spot! We've been countless times and order something new each time- we've never been disappointed. The ingredients are fresh, the herbs similar to what you'd find in Vietnam, and the menu is exciting! I also appreciate that they have a Vietnamese coffee with coconut milk- as someone who can't have dairy but loves Vietnamese coffee, it's a must for me any time of day or night. Our favorite dishes are the sauteed morning glory, pho chua lang son, steamed clams, and fried rooster. My experience with the customer service has been very different from the low star reviews. We've always been welcomed, taken care of, and appreciated. On more than one occasion the owner herself came to check on us! You can tell they are a small but hardworking team, so on the rare occasion where we've had to wait a bit for any reason- we don't mind! Overall, this is a must when we have friends visiting from out of town.

We really enjoyed the food at The Paper Bridge. The bun cha was delicious. The pho was good. O would not recommend the fried chicken. It is pretty expensive and the pieces are all chopped with bone in and cooked. You cannot tell what part you are eating and some pieces were all bone. All pieces will have bone fragments and it’s hard to get the meat from it. The noodles in the pho were a little overdone and broth a bit salty but overall I liked it. The star is the bun cha and it did not disappoint. Really tasty with lots of veggies and meat. The atmosphere is great with plants and bright colors. When you make a reservation, they have a section with tiny stools like the street restaurants of Vietnam. Be aware of where you want to sit and make reservations as the stools and tables are a bit small. Bathrooms are for the building and down a long hallway. Parking was easy and plentiful. Overall I would recommend and we will be going back to try more dishes.

I was having a bad day and decided to treat myself to dinner at one of Must Visit Soon collection restaurants. The Paper Bridge has been at the top of my list, and I'm feeling so sad I didn't go sooner. This place is amazing and I can't wait to return. From the moment you enter The Paper Bridge, you get a sense you're in for something special. There is much attention to detail in everything from the decor, to their amazingly designed menu. They offer an extensive collection of dishes on the menu, and they briefly mention each dish and its major attributes. However, guests can find more extensive descriptions in the back of the menu should they choose. The restaurant offers an impressive selection of seating arrangements. Their main dining room is classic 4 top tables, as well as seating at the bar, and bench seating around the perimeter of the room. There is an adjoining room with cafe-style seating in bamboo chairs, and a special little nook with street vendor seating. I labored over my selection, but eventually decided to order the pho vit cao bang (roasted duck with smoked pork and crispy pork belly) and I couldn't be happier with my selection. The mountain style hot chili sauce that came with the dish added the perfect amount of heat and depth of flavor to the dish. I'm in love! I'll definitely be returning to The Paper Bridge as often as I can to work through their extensive menu. The staff are friendly, the decor is top notch, and their food is absolutely delish. What's not to love?

While I'm certainly not an expert in the field this establishment made me feel welcome and the menu as well as our server did a great job informing me as to what the most popular dishes were and what each dish contained. I enjoyed the crab spring rolls and clam and pineapple dish, which came with a big portion of bread for dipping. The decor is very IG worthy and this restaurant is adjacent to a cozy speakeasy for an after dinner cocktail called the Scotch Lounge.

kind of a bummer. my partner has been wanting to try The Paper Bridge for a while. we stopped by today because we happened to be in the area. we arrived about 15 mins after opening. i noticed 2-3 small parties already seated, and none of them had food yet. one couple was waiting ahead of us to be seated. the one hostess/waitress/bar tender seemed to be doing everything--seating folks and looking after the guests, tending the bar, seemingly prepping for a large party, answering the phone, and so on. she was so busy, she didn't even look our way to greet or acknowledge us and give us some kind of notice about how much longer we'd be waiting to be seated. after standing there behind the "Wait to be Seated" sign for little more than 10 minutes, another small party came in behind us. we wished them "good luck," and we left. maybe another time.

5 stars with a strong recommendation for anyone to visit here. We visited a one-star Michelin starred restaurant in Ha Noi this year -- I would go so far as to say paper bridge was a better experience Interior is really nicely decorated. Charming and eclectic, but in a curated and upscale way. Service was helpful and friendly and our server gave us excellent recommendations throughout the menu. We found a lot of variety on the menu, so don't come here just for your quick fix bowl of pho. Bun cha is one of their specialties and it delivered. There aren't many places here that serve it, so it's an absolute treat. They also get the presentation with small details: the tea is presented in a rolled bunch and with elegant glass teapot and double walled glasses. Even a palate cleanser candy. Plates have charm My favorite was the pickled morning glory. It's already one of my favorite vegetables, and this was a dish was crunchy sourness. And the hollow stems hold pickle juice in a fun and satisfying way. Try it! The fried dough stick was dense and somehow addictive. Highly recommend!

The Paper Bridge is such a gem in Portland! My mom and I were so excited to try this restaurant since they specialize in Northern Vietnamese food. I grew up having my mom's Southern Vietnamese food, so I expected to taste some new flavors. The interior design was so beautiful and I loved the lanterns hanging in the other room next to the main room. It was cozy and as my mom left, we loved looking at the interesting alcohol in the jars and the Vietnamese money hanging on the wall. It gave her so many memories when she used to live in Vietnam before she left after the Vietnam War. We got recommendations from the waitress and ordered the nem cua be ($17) and bun cha ha noi ($22). It was also perfect timing because they said on Thursdays, bun cha is 20% off! We also asked for the fish sauce to not have the spicy pepper in it and they were able to remember that small detail. The nem cua be was so tasty and is essentially a flat egg roll. There was a good amount of crab in it and was delicious when wrapped with the lettuce, then dipped with fish sauce. The bun cha was similar to bun thit nuong, but I liked how we had noodles on the side and it came with lots and lots of veggies! My mom absolutely loved this restaurant and she is such a big food critic. We're excited to come back and try other dishes on their menu! We also wanted to try the egg coffee, but it was sold out :( Hopefully it's available next time!

We ordered the cha ca va long $55 for two people. Portion side wasn't crazy it was just right. It's was pretty good my wife is from Hanoi and said it was decent. The service was great and the atmosphere was very clean and interesting had a hoi a vibe. the location was great easily found street parking near the place would come here again and try some of their other dishes

Food was authentic and very flavorful For those who don't like salty food, be warned. Drink plenty of water or alcohol Interesting variety of alcohol Service was too notch The ambience was perfection. Truly felt like we were in Vietnam. The owner was detail oriented and every decor was thoughtfully done Would definitely come back and high recommend

Drinks: - N/A Food: - The hàu nướng mỡ hành (grilled oysters) was a decent appetizer. "mỡ hành" means onion oil and man that is definitely the prominent flavor. I thought this was okay, my review might be biased though since I prefer raw oysters, but if you can't stomach a raw oyster's texture, this would be the better option for you. I did like the onion oil, it just masked a lot of the oyster flavor so I couldn't really taste the actual oyster, but I think that's kind of the point with this dish. - The pork and duck pho sounds good on paper but I question the execution. I thought it was too fatty. The broth gets hard to stomach after a couple bites, because there was just too much oil. The noodles were a little too soft for my taste. - The Bún Chả Hanoi is a must get. It's a vibrant dish with so much going for it. As a texture eater I enjoyed how dynamic this dish was in terms of texture. I loved all the herbs, and different types of meat. You can't get sick of this dish. I will say it's a little daunting to eat since there's so many ingredients you can kind of get lost or not know how to start. I'd say the best strategy is try to get a little bit of everything: equal portions of meat, veggies, and noodles per bite. Ambience: - This place definitely gives off jungle vibes with all the wood, plants, and the bamboo backplash. - I liked all the trinkets and lights hanging from the ceiling, it gives you a lot to look at. - There's just so many interesting ornate pottery, light fixtures, and counter top containers that gives it a nice vibe. Overall: I'd say this a good date spot or a hangout with a small group of friends. There's no loud music or anything so it'd be a good place to have a conversation. It's spacious inside. I can't say I'd personally visit again, but I think this is definitely worth a try. The service was neither bad nor stellar, it was fine. Outside of the décor I think this is an okay restaurant. I can't quite put my finger on it, but the food was lacking some character. I wouldn't go as far as saying that the food was bad though, since there are dishes that I really enjoyed.

Not your typical American Vietnamese restaurant and I thoroughly enjoyed the newness and uniqueness. We got here a little past 5pm on a Friday without a reservation; they were able to accommodate us but with a 90min cap. I'd recommend making a reservation so you don't feel rushed. We got one NA and one alcoholic cocktail; both were tasty. Unfortunately they didn't have the egg coffee I wanted to try.. due to egg shortage.. We got the oysters, skewers, breadsticks with pate, beef pho, and salt rooster. The beef pho was the star of the show that I didn't expect at all - the broth was so rich, fragrant but not greasy, so noodles were fresh, and the beef was tender; the Chinese donut came with it was fluffy, chewy, and fried perfectly. The fried chicken (salt rooster) came with a sour broth, pickles, and different dipping sauces. I don't particularly love that the chopped up pieces had bones in it and you couldn't quite tell what's what from the outside because of the fry but it doesn't change the fact that the fry was perfectly done and tasty. This place, man, does magic with their sauces; try one, try them all. One thing that was annoying to me.... The menu. The main menu (short version) is not very descriptive. The detailed menu is a nightmare to read (like when you pull up a recipe and they tell you their life story and all you really want is to "jump to recipe"). Can we not achieve a middle ground here?

This place really hit the spot on a cold and dry Portland day. Planned to come here with friends again after our first visit and finally made it happen. Both their vegetarian and non-veg options were really great. The menu is enormous and it's easy to get lost in there but it also means there's so many options for everyone. Huge vegetarian/vegan friendly selections. And even more selections for non-veg. Their seasonal secret alley chicken pho was amazing and comes deconstructed and with condiments on side. Their beef pho was also amazing and the meat was so delicious and soft (the way it should be). It also comes with a Chinese donut and it was so funny eating that with the broth. Meanwhile on the vegetarian side, both the pickled mustard greens and puffed pho stole the show. They seem like simple dishes but they're packed with flavor and texture. The meat eaters on the table kept going for the veg options . Of course their drinks are amazing too. For a party of four that ordered three entrees, one side, and four drinks, the biill came out to be around $110, which is a little more than $25 per person. Price is pretty good for the value you get and you leave pretty full. Definitely will be coming back to try all theit other items.

Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 5/5 If you plan to visit, I highly recommend making a reservation. I went with my friends around 4:20 PM which was right around when they just opened again and the staff informed us we only had about an hour before the reserved customers arrived, which made our time feel limited. Despite this, we decided to stay. I initially hoped to try the egg coffee, but it was unavailable sadly. Instead, we opted for the iced coffee and soursop smoothie. The coffee was strong and not overly sweet, which I liked. The soursop smoothie was a pleasant surprise tho it was refreshing and well executed, a rare find on menus. I highly recommend both drinks. One thing that bothered me was the hygiene of the staff. While I'm all for stylish nails, there should be a limit, especially when handling food. Excessively long fake nails have no place in food service in my opinion. When the server's long nails touched my vegetables and other dishes that were being brought out to our table, it raised a small red flag. Establishments at this price point should enforce stricter guidelines to ensure such incidents don't occur. That's being said here's what we ordered: *Pho cuon* ( west lake roll) : At $14, it felt overpriced, and the sauce didn't complement the dish. The meat was already salty, so the sauce felt unnecessary. *Nem cua be*: Quite good! The crunchy bottom was enjoyable, though it was a bit greasy. *Phở Nam Định* : The broth had a good aroma with a subtle sweetness from the green onions. However, it was overly fatty and wasn't served piping hot, which I would have preferred. It was loaded with beef tho which was a plus. *Phở Vịt Quay Cao Bằng* (my friend's dish): Also generously packed with meat, which was a good thing but the broth was a bit too heavy my friend couldn't finish her bowl. Bún Chả (my friend's dish): I really liked the sweet and savory sauce, which also had a smoky flavor from the grilled meat. To enjoy it properly, dunk the noodles, vegetables, and herbs into the broth, and make sure to include the meat in each bite. The restaurant's decor was charming and reminded me of places back home in Vietnam. It's great to see a Vietnamese restaurant thriving at this price point. However, while it's a good spot to try for the first time or to introduce someone new, I don't see myself returning regularly.

This place was such a nice surprise! It actually made us feel like we were back home and our moms cooked this for us. Such a comforting food bringing back the warm memories. We had pho with fish as protein as well as veggies. The noodles were amazing because they're making them in house. Loved the pickled garlic and chili. Everything was so fresh and made with love. There wasn't too many people and not too crowded during the week so not loud and service was helpful as well. Will be back with our family!

This is the best Asian food you can ever have! When I went with my family we were obsessed with the deep fried bread with condensed milk.

The food is great and truly captures the authenticity of Vietnamese cuisine. I always enjoy both the atmosphere and quality of food here. The price is a bit higher compared to other Vietnamese places, but you get what you pay for. I'm giving 4 stars because they charged me an extra $4 for the mắm tôm (fermented shrimp paste), which is the authentic sauce for my order of "chao long". I didn't need the fish sauce, so the extra charge felt unnecessary. It was very interesting for me first time to pay $4 for extra sauce :)

Amazing from start to finish. This gem in SE Portland was such a great find! We were warmly welcomed and quickly seated... giving us time to study the menu: fun non-alcoholic drinks thank you, and an impressive list of adult beverages. We started with the fritters and they were huuuuge! We dipped ours in condensed milk... such a sweet treat. The crab spring rolls were very interesting ( not a traditional roll) yet very good. The 3 skewers (pork/beef/mushroom) were also very tasty . The beef pho was everything one would want on a cold winter night: hot with house made noodles. The rice noodle and grilled pork was very flavorful and a favorite at our table. The service was impeccable... We'll be back for another Vietnamese experience soon.

I've come here multiple times now because I LOVE it so much! Compared to other Vietnamese restaurants in Portland, this establishment focuses on Northern Vietnamese cuisine, and it's so fun to try it! The interior of the restaurant is very cute and there's a separate portion from the main dining area that looks like the street stalls you would experience in Vietnam. It felt as if I transported back there haha. Service is quick and very nice. But, one thing that I would note is that this restaurant is on the more expensive side (ie. $9 for peanuts). Since coming here, I've tried nearly every other dish on the menu: the banh ran man, pho cuon, pho chien phong, banh mi que hai phong, and all of the noodle dishes. I have never left unsatisfied with a dish (except maybe with the banh mi que hai phong because it's a bit overpriced for what it is). The presentation of each dish is phenomenal and mouthwatering. Portions are a bit on the smaller side, so I would recommend an entree and an appetizer. Otherwise, I think this place offers something really special that other Vietnamese Portland restaurants don't and I highly recommend you to check it out at least once! :)

Yes, the decor is nice but the customer service and the food isn't that great. This place is catered to adults who aren't Vietnamese so if you a true Vietnamese you will find this place disappointed..just saying....

Small portions. Nice warm ambiance. Service was quick. Got the fried pho pillows and the bun cha hanoi. Fried pho pillows had a good crunchy and crispy texture. The meat with it had only salt notes. We also had the bun cha hanoi which had skewered ground meat patties and some fatty pork slices. I honestly didn't care much for this dish. I did like the swamp cabbage dish with garlic three ways...roasted, fried and not sure the third way but the plate was very small.

Great services. We love everything on this restaurant,! Good food, great decorations, waitresses always smiles and nicely

The next Oregonian Restaurant of the Year, eat there now while it's still affordable.

My husband is from north Vietnam so we were very excited to try this restaurant. We got there about 30 minutes after they opened and we were the only table. It's all street parking, but we found a spot pretty quickly on a weekday. The decor is beautiful and gives a very modern, chic vibe. I love all the ceiling decor. The service was good, but we were the only table. As we were finishing up, I think there was another 1 or 2 tables. All the dishes we ordered were very tasty, but we especially enjoyed the duck rolls and bun cha Ha Noi. Northern Vietnamese food is more savory and less sweet. I think the portions could be a bit bigger for the price points, but it is suppose to be small plates to share family style.

This was a great night out! We went on New Year's Eve, and they ended the meal with a lovely gift of green tea to take home. The atmosphere is fun and inviting, and the service was excellent. Loved the food, particularly the puffed pho dish! The beef is so tender, and the sauce was delicious. We also had the crab spring rolls and the beef rolls, which were all tasty. The one dish that didn't blow me away was the Mai Dich style fish with noodles. The broth was very subtle. When I made the reservation, I didn't notice that I'd reserved the one "authentic seating" option, which is a low plastic table which is common in Vietnamese establishments. When we balked, they gave us a regular table, with the caveat that we needed to clear out in an hour (understandable, given that it was a holiday). All in all, a lovely experience, and we'll be back!

A beautiful place brings people to Vietnam. Festive decor, plants and flowers. The food was delicious with fresh herbs and vegetables. House made rice noodles and donut. Well worth the visit. Just one small suggestion. Although the chicken for the chicken pho was flavorful, it was quite tough. But overall a wonderful experience.

Came in with a large party and they seated us in the back room with no music and no other tables sat. The place was vibrantly decorated but the ambiance fell flat. The menu is a little cumbersome having to reference the last pages for dish descriptions. Our server was friendly but poured pho broth on two of the guests in our table. The price is $$$ for what they offer. $24 for pho - noodles were overcooked, broth was fatty and sweet, and broth was lukewarm. Bill came with 20% grat automatically added. I'm not sure we'll be back.

The fresh made noodles make all the difference. Three weeks later and I am still think about their pho!

Elites in consensus that the service here is terrible. From beginning to end. Menu is so overpriced for street food & street portions. Drinks too expensive. The downfall is trying too hard to be elevated Vietnamese cuisine. Ambience is unique & interesting. They have a section of tiny chairs; for children or for decor, not sure.

A solid 3.6 Four months open now, it was the WW that had me cancelling Din Tai Feng and coming here instead. Husband and wife team at the helm-- was told by kind server that he is fluent in Vietnamese?!? What----- he must certainly have lived abroad. The space is exquisite-- best looking Viet joint I've ever been in-- the menu stationery and rice paper overlay so gorgeous-- Oblation worthy. The ca phe and the food---- so, so expensive for what you get! And I live in the Bay Area! The food and the cooking and the skulls are solid. But I m not sure they can sustain such a high high price point--- eapxaillyC they ain't in Nob Hill or Alberta--- is on SE Ash , with a paper supply store next door.... The environs cannot warrant the menu's prices. With items even as high as $65, and coffee drinks at $8-10, and pho from $20-24, my eyebrows are raised. But Hanoi style food I did try, and the menu has wonderful detailed explanations of the dishes. So cool Bathroom is outside and shared communally-- #02505! PS the pork belly was PERFECT.

We can here looking for Vietnamese food other than the usual and heard this place serve dishes from the North. First the servers were all friendly and greeted us with big smiles - great start. The decor is whimsical and nicely appointed - I recommend checking out the back room with the high voltage warnings. Now the food was delicious and reminded of the times we spent in Hanoi. The dungeoness crab spring roll was crispy and the salad rolls used the nicer rice paper, with delicious fillings and two very different sauces. The noodle was reminiscent of a food stall we ate in the old quarter and the clams were sweet and came with a big Asian donut for sopping up the sauce.

We got here right when they opened and surprisingly it started do her busy as soon as we sat down. Everyone who showed up after us had reservations. Love the ambiance! Such a cute place with good vibes and great staff. The gentleman who helped us was so kind and answered all our questions about the menu. He even told us how to "eat" one of the dishes we ordered. Food was good but spendy for such small portions. We will probably stop in again because there is another dish I want to try. It's all street parking btw, so the closer it is to dinner time, the faster the street fills up.

The dishes here feature the flavors of North Vietnam. Our favorite was the stuffed five flavor sticky rice. This place is DELICIOUS!!!!!!

I'm a sucker for a restaurant with tons of plants. But this place is not just cute it's delicious. The egg coffee is just like being back in Hanoi and the pho is flavorful. This is a place I can see myself coming back to many times to try more things

We had made reservations for this restaurant online. When we arrived, the place was fairly empty and we were quickly seated. We looked over the menu and had selected the Pho cuon Tay Ho, Sapa style skewers, and 2 orders of the Bun Cha Ha Noi. For drinks I ordered the cafe sua da while my fiancé ordered the egg coffee. The food came in an amazing time. The pho cuon tay Ho is different than what we have had locally and it was my favorite dish of the day from Paper Bridge. The skewers were a tad dry... and the dipping sauce was okay. The bun cha Ha Noi was okay as well. My cafe sua da was very yummy. There was a chocolate after taste to the coffee and I absolutely love it. By the time we were done, the entire restaurant was packed. If you would like a seat here, please remember to reserve a table.

Taste-wise, you will find better, more "authentic", fare at less expensive traditional Vietnamese venues. But this is inner Portland, they're not trying to mirror something found in the Jade District or a random strip mall. First, the interior space is very aesthetically appealing with a great attention to detail. Familiar dishes have an elevated spin, e.g., the Pho noodles are "puffed." Of course, you pay a premium for this creativity. The cocktail menu is enticing, but we didn't connect with the rum-based "Vietnamese Coffee Goes to Prom." The non-alcoholic menu is also very appealing with average price around $9. How they were out of Vietnamese Egg coffee is a head scratcher. Out of eggs? The different pho soups, fried stuffed rice cakes, tofu, and rolled noodles were meh. I'd recommend skipping what sounds familiar and try the higher-end items such as the duck or sturgeon. The Caucasian server was very friendly and attentive, the Vietnamese one with heavy tats not so much. I'd go back to further sample the menu.

The pho was mediocre to good ($22 and up per bowl). The clams in curry sauce was good. Everything else was mediocre, such as the wings, muscles, vegetables and skewers. Drinks are expensive. A cold tea is $9 and up. Service was mediocre. Dishes came randomly. We had a 15-20 min gap between each bowl of pho that arrived. Menu is like a text book and no photos. The staff made a mistake when taking down the number of people for the wait and we ended up sitting in the kid size Vietnamese plastic table and chairs bc there wasn't an open table that can fit us all. It was very uncomfortable. When a table opened up (before most of our food arrived), the staff did not offer to move us. We left feeling like we ate street food with a hefty price.

Came here again recently for lunch and wanted to try their pho this time. The pho was pretty good and came with thicker rice noodles. I liked that it came with a piece of fried donut stick.

Authentic Northern Vietnamese cuisine. I don't think I've ever seen a northern Vietnamese restaurant in the US so this was such a treat! They also spiced and seasoned the dishes really well. You can tell there were southern influences at play here, so it was a good balance

I really wanted to love this place. :( The whole decor and space itself is super vibes!! It has great attention to detail but food is super important and it wasn't good. Been eating various types of viet food all my life, worked in food, and consult in the food industry. Was not impressed by the food and left with a headache. Service was good and attentive. Was a bit concerned when I saw that one of the chefs was an American guy but tried not to be bias because of the golden rule (if there's a ton of Asians here it must be good). Bonus points if you can hear people talking in their native tongue. **Overall I don't think I would return for food (unless only for cocktails) based on these key things: - They messed up pho noodles. This is the basis of Vietnamese cooking. Get it together people! - All sauces were insanely salty and lacked any flavor. - Pricing was way overboard for poor quality of food. You're basically paying for ambiance. - My blood pressure went up dangerously after eating here (didn't finish the food either). Breakdown: Pho chua lanh son: $22 1/5 stars Noodles were soggy (see video) and basically broke up in giant clumps. Not sure if they froze these things or made them way ahead of time but I couldn't pick up any noodles. They crumbled in the bowl. Sauce in mini black pitcher served with this dish was a thick liquid full of reduced fish sauce and salt. If it's supposed to be sour you could not taste that. No tamarind. Horrible sauce, no aromatics, no sugar, nothing but straight salt. If there is other stuff in this sauce - you can't taste it as it's overpowered by the salt. Comes with 4 slices of crispy pork belly (not bad) some boiled pork slices, shredded carrot, lettuce, and peanuts. Overall for the size of that bowl and the sauce - $22 is horrible. Please FIX THIS DISH. Nem Cua Be: $16 3/5 Don't call them spring rolls if they are deep fried. A lot of businesses get this terminology wrong. Spring rolls = fresh rolls with salad. Egg rolls = deep fried w/filling. Anyway these were suppose to have dungeoness crab filling but we could barely taste any of the crab. There's a ton of pork or beef filler filling in it. And it was also square shaped, so more of a patty block. But this wasn't bad but not worth the heavy price. Banh Mi Que Hai Phong: $15 4/5 Bread was crispy, and had good bite. The pate was a bit pale in flavoring. I've have had a lot of pate from chicken, pork, rabbit, etc. It would help if they specified what type of pate but it was super lite. I liked this dish but would've liked to taste more traditional pate. We got a pitcher of tea but I forget which one. Super aesthetics and comes in the tiniest pot for $8. Which is insanely ridiculous as the cups are akin to tiny sake sipping plates. But it was cute so maybe again just for the gram. Overall I'm going to give this place a month-ish to figure their flavors out. They have high potential. Whoever is in the kitchen needs to rework some of their recipes and get blind taste tests. A few friends also gave me feedback and it wasn't good on other dishes. But for now I'm not impressed at all by anything other than the decor. The decor is awesome!

Checked out the grand opening. It got busy quick. I think the food took longer than it will in the future. We will be back for sure. Cute space that is just fun to be in. It took us longer than usual to decide what to order because there are items that we're not used to seeing. I wanted to try everything but gotta save some for next time I guess. We ordered the Duck Rolled Phở Noodles, Dungeness Crab Spring Rolls, Nam Din Style Beef Phở, and the Cao Bang Style Duck Leg and Pork Phở. Everything was delicious. Deep and flavorful, it warms you right up! Can't beat fresh noodles! Highly recommend checking out. Very thoughtful service.

To be entirely honest , I felt like I was in a Vietnamese Bistro . In Vietnam. That's how authentic everything seemed to me. Impressive accomplishment. Staff was very accommodating , There to please . My appetizer , Dungeness crab spring rolls , came just a few minutes before my main , which was the Pho Nam Dinh . Both servings were more than enough for just me. And my house cocktail was the Tamarind Old Fashoined. You need to have time to fully enjoy your dining experience . Everything is made to order . Having that said , I will go back to try bowls of noodles I have not had yet.

The food is delicious and the decor is nice. The service is good too. I've tried a few of the dishes here and my favorites are the fried pho as an appetizer and the bun cha as my personal main dish. Bun cha isn't commonly found at restaurants here so I was excited to finally get to try it. The meat is plentiful but I wish it came with more noodles. The fried pho is unique and flavorful as it comes with saucy beef and vegetables on it too. I've returned here a few times with friends and family and every group I've come with have enjoyed it. Reservations can be easily made on Resy too. I recommend making a reservation, especially on weekends when they're busy.

[ food ]: 10/10 * nam dinh style beef pho - I was so excited to try northern Vietnamese pho because of the wider noodles and the noodles did not disappoint! It also came with a side of bamboo shoots and pickled garlic, along with a hot sauce. The beef wasn't anything too crazy but definitely tasted higher quality than your normal bowl of beef pho. The broth was so light and yummy, usually beef pho can feel kind of heavy, so it was refreshing to taste this soup. * cao bang style duck and pork - this was probably the best bowl of pho I've had in a long time. The pork was grilled so you can taste the smokey flavor and was so tender, there were also pieces of crispy pork belly, and the duck pieces were delicious. The pho broth was very light and extremely flavorful, the herbs and spices really came through, definitely a solid broth. * grilled oyster with scallion sauce - Although they were definitely on the pricey side, I don't remotely regret ordering them. They weren't fishy at all, the sauce carried so much flavor. These oysters were so good!! * Jasmine Soursop Ranch Water - Couldn't taste very much jasmine but this was definitely one of the better ranch waters I've had. [ service ]: 10/10 * The wait staff were really helpful and friendly. They accommodated my peanut allergy with urgency and care. They were very attentive and dressed well! [ ambiance]: 10/10 * The lanterns hanging from the ceiling were all so beautiful, I was sat in the back room and the walls were decorated with different traditional art and the plants strewn about the restaurant made the room feel very comfortable and clean. Such a beautifully decorated space.

Came here and here for one thing only: egg coffee. Yes, you guessed it. Egggggggg Coffeeee $10. It's hot and made out of egg yolk to create that creamy texture. Very cute, tastes different. Very small. Neat idea, don't think there's anything like that in the Portland Metro area. Thoughts: Very thick and creamy, chocolatey and sweet flavor. It a like warm; not what I was expecting for something that was made fresh. Service was attentive and are open to feedback for improvement. However, I really did not like how they gave me my receipt as I was enjoying my coffee. This is a sit down establishment where you order, get your food and then pay when you are ready to leave. I asked for my coffee to be enjoyed there and midway thru: here's your bill. No mention if we needed anything else. I wanted to spend some time there to enjoy the decorations and raved about it on yelp. I guess I was taking away one of their tables away from many of the empty seats. Street parking is up to 2 hours free. Credit and cash accepted. Cute place, but be ready to be booted out half way thru your meal. A bit pricey. Not willing to return even though they are the only ones with egg coffee.

Another new restaurant on the scene that is definitely worth the hype! We ordered about 5 dishes and each was packed with flavour. My friends got the lychee basil drink and the calamansi drink, both were excellent. The tea I ordered was light and complemented the food well. The pho noodles were a stand out for me. They tasted so light and fresh. Also, the dungness crab rolls were the highlight for me. When we went they were out of the clams and chicken skewers, which happen to be some of their more popular items, so I will have to come back another day for those. The menu is quite large and there's something for everyone. They have detailed descriptions of every food item at the back of the menu, which I appreciated a lot. Tons of GF/V options as well. Staff is very helpful about answering any questions. Will definitely be returning back for more.

Super authentic and pretty decor inside. Really captures the essence of street food in Vietnam. The bun cha is a must. Got the oysters which were delicious along with the clams. The dough bar that comes with the clams is perfect for dipping. The drinks were fun and flavorful. Will definitely be back to try the duck pho.

Specializing in Northern Vietnamese cuisine, pho is served with different toppings compared to a plate of herbs which most people know. Unique to the North and they represented it beautifully and with very delicious flavors.

One of the best meals in my life. Incredible homemade noodles topped with carefully grilled meats. Wonderful house made fruit syrups for the alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks. Original imaginative desserts, egg sponge cake with salted egg?!?! A fritter filled with succulent fish flakes?!?! Wonderful. Nice people.

Northern Vietnamese food was very tasty. Hibiscus mulberry tea with crystal boba had raspberry undertones and not too sweet. The vermicelli bowl fish sauce was slurp able. The deep fried pho reminded me of mochi.

Cool deco. Very cute place - both the main dining area as well as the small "cave" area populated with plastic tables and chairs (vibing street seating in Vietnam street food stalls). The dungeness crab was good as was the morning glory with nice chunks of garlic. The grilled pork (aka the Obama/Boudain's special) is on point. The MOST disappointing dish was their Pho Nam Dinh (where my mother was bornt!). Nice presentation but super bland and the noodles were way, way overcooked... Northern Pho is nothing like this... It tasted like someone just boiled some beef and threw in a couple of anise... That was that bland :( High price point as well.

For the rave reviews, it was kind of disappointing. The restaurant was very beautifully set up making you feel like you're in vietnam. It's a huge wow factor once you walk in as the building looks really old and just normal from outside. We got the beef pho and it was $24 each. Not sure if it's because I'm from socal but it was way too expensive for a normal bowl of pho. Tasted pretty good but took like 30 minutes for it to come out which once again is way too long for pho in my opinion. I do enjoy the thicker noodle style pho but it felt like it was over boiled and too mushy. Had 0 texture in the noodle. Server was nice with accommodations that we asked for but never came to check up on us unless we called for them. Unique experience for tourists but not a place that I would really come back or go regularly as a local.