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Hip noodle shop serving Vietnamese comfort fare, including pho & stir-fry, plus beer, sake & wine.
Hours
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 57 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 805-1121
Website: http://congtubot.com/
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Phở Công Tử Bột
CÔNG TỬ BỘT. 57 Washington Ave., Portland, ME WE ONLY ANSWER THE PHONE DURING BUSINESS HRS 207-805-1121 ~~ NOW OPEN FOR WEEKEND LUNCH ~~
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CÔNG TỬ BỘT is a Vietnamese restaurant in Portland. Serving dinner 5-9pm Mon-Thurs & Sun and 5-10pm on Fri and Sat. Open for brunch Sat & Sun 10am – 2pm.
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Reviews
Isaac Hackman
Everything was absolutely DELICIOUS. The twice baked eggplant was one of the ~ best things ~ I have ever eaten, hands down. The depth of flavor was absolutely unmatched: smokey, acidic, nutty, with a bit of spice.
Other dishes we ordered and loved: toasted rice cracker, water fern cakes (available Fri & Sat only), garlic fried rice, and stir fried curry noodles.
The atmosphere is hip and cozy. Lots of the seating is counter style and gives you a great view of the chefs cooking everything in the open kitchen.
Our server, Ingrid, was incredible! Spent time chatting with us throughout the night, checking in on how we were enjoying the dishes, and answering our questions about the flavor profiles.
A mouth watering experience!!! GO HERE.
… moreOther dishes we ordered and loved: toasted rice cracker, water fern cakes (available Fri & Sat only), garlic fried rice, and stir fried curry noodles.
The atmosphere is hip and cozy. Lots of the seating is counter style and gives you a great view of the chefs cooking everything in the open kitchen.
Our server, Ingrid, was incredible! Spent time chatting with us throughout the night, checking in on how we were enjoying the dishes, and answering our questions about the flavor profiles.
A mouth watering experience!!! GO HERE.
Jennifer Roach
Hands down A+! Eggplant and cabbage salad standout highlights. Such a friendly staff. Great open kitchen. So unique and flavorful. It blew our minds.
… moreJoyce Quach
Nice aesthetic. Rather pricy for the portions. Garlic noodles were tasty. Good food in general, not authentic. Split 3 dishes with a party of 3. Service is a bit lacking (no water refills) and/but we ate from 6-6:45 pm on a Monday. Waitress was nice and definitely busy.
… moreaishwarya kumar
Some of the best food I’ve ever eaten. Every dish is thoughtfully put together and the flavors are just incredible. The cabbage salad was delightful and so refreshing, the stir fried rice noodles was spicy and full of complex flavors, the twice-cooked eggplant was smoky and wonderful and finally the coconut milk curry with rice was a perfect final dish to finish off the meal. It felt like a hug in a bowl.
… moreZahir Janmohamed
This place is great. Consistency is so important in running a restaurant and I can say after about ten trips to this restaurant, it never misses. Standouts include their egglplant, shrimp with rice, flan, and scallops. I also love that they have alcoholic drinks that do not feel like an afterthought. and best of all, the service is wonderful. The nicest people. I especially love Misao, who greeted us with a huge smile the other night.
… moreJason Covert
Absolutely lovely restaurant. The food was spectacular and full of bright flavors. The staff was kind and attentive without being overbearing. The setting is a mix of open space and industrial modern design. Some clever little touches like the wooden boxes built to cover the overhead ducting make for a pleasant and interesting dining room.
… moreHoang Nguyen
12/10 service
7/10 food
9/10 atmosphere
Our table ordered the bun cha, eggplant, and banh beo for savory dishes, followed by the che ba mau parfait and apple-guava sorbet for dessert. The overall experience was lovely. The staff were warm and attentive, and the atmosphere was welcoming, but wished that the seating can be more spacious. Dish-ware reminds you of Viet restaurant. The co-founder was also incredibly kind and personable, which made our visit even more memorable.
Bun cha: The seasoning on both the meat and meatballs was spot-on, though the meatball was slightly over-charred. The fish sauce was served cold. I think serving it warm could help mellow the vinegar aftertaste. The pickled veggies were excellent, and I’d love to see green papaya added. The complimentary herbs and greens paired well with the dish. Overall, flavorful and fairly authentic.
Banh beo: Freshly steamed and nicely presented. A sweeter sauce might pair better with it, but it was still enjoyable.
Eggplant: A standout dish with rich flavor that pairs perfectly with rice. Great for a quick, satisfying bite. I would ask for more seasoning if I was to order it with rice.
Apple-guava sorbet: Bright and refreshing. I usually don’t go for sour desserts, but I would definitely order this again.
Che ba mau parfait: I personally liked this version. While the strawberry might not appeal to those looking for traditional che, it added a nice balance to the usual sweetness. A great choice for those who enjoy trying something different.
Drinks: The basil soda was unique and delicious. The jasmine pandan tea was essentially tra da—simple, clean, and refreshing.
Would absolutely come back to try more. The care and thoughtfulness behind both the food and service truly stood out.
… more7/10 food
9/10 atmosphere
Our table ordered the bun cha, eggplant, and banh beo for savory dishes, followed by the che ba mau parfait and apple-guava sorbet for dessert. The overall experience was lovely. The staff were warm and attentive, and the atmosphere was welcoming, but wished that the seating can be more spacious. Dish-ware reminds you of Viet restaurant. The co-founder was also incredibly kind and personable, which made our visit even more memorable.
Bun cha: The seasoning on both the meat and meatballs was spot-on, though the meatball was slightly over-charred. The fish sauce was served cold. I think serving it warm could help mellow the vinegar aftertaste. The pickled veggies were excellent, and I’d love to see green papaya added. The complimentary herbs and greens paired well with the dish. Overall, flavorful and fairly authentic.
Banh beo: Freshly steamed and nicely presented. A sweeter sauce might pair better with it, but it was still enjoyable.
Eggplant: A standout dish with rich flavor that pairs perfectly with rice. Great for a quick, satisfying bite. I would ask for more seasoning if I was to order it with rice.
Apple-guava sorbet: Bright and refreshing. I usually don’t go for sour desserts, but I would definitely order this again.
Che ba mau parfait: I personally liked this version. While the strawberry might not appeal to those looking for traditional che, it added a nice balance to the usual sweetness. A great choice for those who enjoy trying something different.
Drinks: The basil soda was unique and delicious. The jasmine pandan tea was essentially tra da—simple, clean, and refreshing.
Would absolutely come back to try more. The care and thoughtfulness behind both the food and service truly stood out.
Kaylyn Carpenter
We were a little unsure about this spot given some of the reviews, but we are glad we gave it a shot! (TLDR of said reviews – don’t expect authenticity and don’t get the pho)
Two of us shared 3 dishes (and 2 serves of rice)- the eggplant and the shaken beef were both absolutely incredible! So. Much. Flavor. We also had the curried beans (“the chef’s special”) which was a definite low point compared to the other two dishes.
I was too excited for the beef dish to take a photo, but it was also beautifully presented.
The portions were so that we didn’t have any leftovers. We sat at the bar / chefs counter and enjoyed watching them as they worked/interacted.
Service was attentive and helpful!
… moreTwo of us shared 3 dishes (and 2 serves of rice)- the eggplant and the shaken beef were both absolutely incredible! So. Much. Flavor. We also had the curried beans (“the chef’s special”) which was a definite low point compared to the other two dishes.
I was too excited for the beef dish to take a photo, but it was also beautifully presented.
The portions were so that we didn’t have any leftovers. We sat at the bar / chefs counter and enjoyed watching them as they worked/interacted.
Service was attentive and helpful!
Josiah Utsch
I had high hopes for this place because of all the good reviews, but I was underwhelmed. There was a really nice curried bean dish that was very special and interesting. But most things were surprisingly uninteresting. I ordered “fresh lseasonal vegetables” and it was literally green beans and carrots. I think there are better viet and Thai options in town.
… moreHannah Roos
We had a delicious meal here. The standout dish was the curried beans (limited availability) but we also really enjoyed the generous serving of shrimp fried rice, and if softened eggplant texture isn’t a problem for you, the eggplant is delicious. The wine list was great as well. Looking forward to coming back to Cong Tu Bot on our next Portland trip.
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