Roomy restaurant offering traditional Vietnamese specialties in an airy, utilitarian setting.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 7925 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213
Phone: (503) 252-1300
Website: https://www.hanoikitchenpdx.com/
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Reviews
The food was really good, the prices were really good and the service was really good.
You will most likely be greeted by the owner who will also be your server and chef. She does it all. Its a great neighborhood find. Parking is easy. This is a hidden gem that deserves our support.
I highly recommend you check it out.
Mark
New Business Hours posted on front door (as of March 2025, posted on their website):
Friday to Monday: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, reopen 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
Closed: Tuesday–Thursday
This summer’s obsession for bánh cuốn brought me back to PDX after a weekend in Westminster and Garden Grove, CA. I finally gave Hanoi Kitchen a go even though I’ve driven past them for 4 years.
I called ahead around noon to ask if they could set aside a bánh cuốn for dinner. They confirmed they only make a limited batch in the morning and reheat per order, but assured me the texture would still be soft, not chewy.
We came in at 6:15 PM as a party of 3. Only one dine-in customer was finishing up and two to-go orders were picked up during our meal.
What we ordered:
-1 Bánh Cuốn ($14)
-Combo A – Cá Bông Lau Kho Tộ & Canh Chua Tôm ($18)
-Combo B – Sườn Ram Me & Canh Khoai Tây ($18)
-1 Cà Phê Sữa Đá ($7)
-1 dozen Organic Eggs ($6)
Total: $64
Food Notes:
-Bánh cuốn was soft as promised. The chả lụa texture was softer than I like, and the fish sauce was just okay. I will continue my quest for Bánh Cuốn or until the obsession wears off.
-Combo A: The catfish fillet (skinless, unlike the traditional round cut bone-in with skin) was decent for the sauce but lack deep as expected. The soup had sprouts, pineapple, Thai chili, and bạc hà (though replaced with celery). Flavor was light and lacked the depth we’re used to.
-Combo B: Tamarind pork was well-balanced, but the canh khoai tây would’ve been better with short ribs or bone-in cuts instead of straight chewy pork meat.
-Coffee was slow-dripped as ordered because they told us so. Standard taste, though I prefer a stronger brew and a better coffee-to-condensed-milk ratio.
-The dozen organic eggs were pre-packed and stored in the fridge, which I appreciated.
Other Details:
-Street parking available along NE Glisan, plus a private lot in back.
-Decor is dated, inside and out. The neighborhood feels a bit rough, which may explain the limited hours.
-Toilet seat covers were out in the ladies’ room, so I took one from the men’s room since we were the only customers at the time.
Overall: A quiet, family-run spot that really does feel like eating in someone’s home. You can hear your food being cooked in the kitchen. The meal satisfied our cravings for comfort Vietnamese dishes without having to cook. We’ll return for the same dishes next time the craving hits.
Banh cuon was warm with fresh toppings and a perfect nuoc mam.
Hanoi style pho, I discovered on my trip to Hanoi, is different from southern style which is what I grew up eating in Portland. Hanoi style has a lighter broth and flavor is more beef forward than spice forward. I added Thai Basil, jalapeños and lemon juice. No hoisin or sriracha was brought out so I went without. The pho tasted like the bowls I’ve had in Hanoi but with more generous amounts of meat.
The dining area was very empty so I greatly enjoyed a quiet solo dining experience, but I hope more and more people come and check this neighborhood gem out.
Tofu vermicelli bowl comes with tasty vegan chili lime sauce. Veggies were crisp and noodles cooked just right. Super bright tasting mint really added dimension. The presentation was very pretty. You could tell they took care with it. Do recommend.