Pho Binh

Reviews

• E M.

  star star star star star_border 27 May 2026

  Unlike the other two reviewers, I did not get the pho and I got there before the lunch crowd.  I got their #9, the grilled pork, veggies, and rice.  I thought it was good.  The food was hot, flavorful, and overall very good.  The cold veggies and fish sauce provided the perfect balance with the hot rice and grilled pork.  Food came out quick too, probably waited 3-5 minutes for my order.
  
  I may go back and try their banh mi sometime.  It has been a positive experience for me so far.

• Sean G.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 25 May 2026

  I love Pho, but have been wary of trying it from a food cart.  Pho isn't really a "to-go" kind of food for many reasons.  If you like pho, I don't really need to explain the logistics, but I decided I would give it a try all the same.  I mean, this place is pretty close to home, and I've been searching for a nearby Pho place for years.
  
  This cart was very busy, but the whole time I waited for my soup people only came to buy their sandwiches.  They must be good sandwiches, as the friendly counter guy knew most people by name.  I was excited to see the repeat traffic, not considering that these sandwich eaters don't necessarily translate to pho deliciousness.
  
  The pho came in a large styrofoam container, as expected, along with the usual accoutrement.  I put in some hot sauce and quickly walked it home where I put it all in a nice large bowl.  Unfortunately, I knew right away that I wasn't going to be happy.  The broth was greasy and didn't have the beefy smell I expected.  As I started eating, I was disappointed to see that the noodles were mushy and soft... as if they'd been sitting in a pot for hours.  The beef was stringy and fatty, not the lean tender slices I would expect.  The broth lacked the complexity and flavor you'd find at Pho Dalat or Pho Hung.
  
  Much like my experience with another nearby pho shop, the proximity of this food cart doesn't make up for their sub-par soup.  I really wanted to like it, but next time I'll go with one of the dozen other food carts in this pod.

• A B.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 18 May 2026

  Incredibly slow service, weak food. Forget it.
  
  I have tried this place twice and been very disappointed twice. The pho to-go was served with the noodles in the broth. By the time you get anywhere the noodles are mush. The flavor was just OK, not that great. The second time I went (today) there were four orders in and no line when I went up. I think it took a full 30 minutes for me to get food. If you can't handle five customers, maybe you don't deserve five customers. To top it off, when I finally got my order half of it was stone cold.

• Frank F.

  star star star star star_border 17 May 2026

  Just lovely chicken soup. Large pieces and good flavor and texture. Perfect on a gray Portland day. And the woman who runs this stand is just wonderful.

• Allie L.

  star star star star star 12 May 2026

  I'm new at working downtown, and was craving Pho. I trusted the previous reviews and liked the three block walking distance to my office. I was greeted and helped right away as she worked on filling others orders. I had my food within 5 minutes, and the Beef Noodle Soup is amazing! Exacltly what I was craving. She asked me to tell my friends, so I created a Yelp account. Give her a try!!