Pho Van

It seems strange, but somehow I have never written a review of one of our go-to restaurants, Pho Van. We have been eating there for several years and the food has always been great. When we first went there it was a simple space out on SE 82nd Ave. A few years back they gave it an overhaul to make it look more like a Vietnamese street fair. I have to be honest and say, we have not branched out very far on the menu, as we always order the "Pho Bo” or Beef Noodle Soup. Flavored with star anise, cardamom, cinnamon, and beef there are half a dozen different meats you can add to your soup, from round steak, to tripe, to my favorite lean brisket. You also get a plate of fresh bean sprouts, Asian basil leaves, sliced jalapenos, and siracha hot sauce and plum-brown hoison sauce to add to your taste. I would recommend starting off with the Gỏi Cuốn (salad rolls) or the Chả Giò (crispy rolls) or both if you are hungry. You can also order a Bia 33 (Vietnam's best beer) or one of the great teas or smoothies. There are several locations now, all in nicer parts of town, but we still prefer to come back to the original.

1919 SE 82nd Ave.

Portland, OR 97216

Sunday - Thursday 10am to 9:30pm

Friday & Saturday 10am to 10pm

503.788.5244

Beaverton Town Square

11651 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy.

Beaverton, OR 97005

Sunday - Saturday 11am to 9pm

503.627.0822

3404 SE Hawthorne Blvd.

Portland, OR 97214

Tuesday - Sunday 11am to 9:30pm, closed Monday

503.230.1474

Silk Vietnamese Restaurant & Bar - Pearl District

1012 NW Glisan St.

Portland, OR 97209

Monday - Saturday (lunch) 11am to 3pm (dinner) 5pm to 10pm, closed Sunday.

503.248.2172