Vegan
Delivery
Take-out
Asian
Catering
Vietnamese
Portland restaurant serving Vietnamese cuisine. Makes its own mock meats. Basic decor. Cards accepted over 15 dollars. Reported fully vegan September 2022. Open Mon-Sun 10:00am-8:00pm.
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Last update on 28 Jun 2023 by geometric-noise
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66 Reviews
First Review by infinitriet
alysmsmith
Points +178
Good Vegan Vietnamese Food - Edit
Van Hanh serves up some yummy vegan Vietnamese food. We ordered the spring rolls (standard, but good), banh mi with vegan ham (this was really good, and it made me realize how much I missed a good banh mi!), and Buddha bowl (WOW, the bean curd was so crispy and flavorful!!)
Read moreOnly gripe was that the sauce for the Buddha bowl was a bit bland, but the large quantity of bean curd that came with the meal made up for it.
Van Hanh has a large menu, so I’m looking forward to going back and trying more of their offerings!
Pros: Large portions, Large menu
Cons: A little bland
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syren
Points +66
Reliable choice - Edit
I've been coming here off and on for years. Of course there has been changes, but overall the food is consistent and reliable. The menu hasn't changed too much which I actually appreciate, but they do label gluten free options now. I always feel good eating this food.
Read morePros: All vegan, Quick take out
Cons: Not much seating
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Passittowill
Points +3194
VHVV - Edit
Cute little place. Person helping me was nkce and my order was made very fast. Veggies in the steamed bun were hard like when you microwave something too long. The chow mein was really good, except the broccoli was hard, practically raw. Would have been nice to have it soft like everything else. The banh mi had something about it that tasted a bit off. I would definitely go back and try the chow mein again and something new, but probably skip the steamed bun and banh mi.
Read morePros: Vegan
Cons: Undercooked veggies
kindlizard
Right on, thanks for the review and all the pictures, really helpful. It's been pre-covid since i was there, the menu change dropped our staples. I recall having to order the right thing, sounds like a similar experience.
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EABessel
Points +891
Getting better! - Edit
Visited to place a takeaway order recently and was very impressed with the speed of service and the quality of the food. Ordered dumplings, bahn mi, papaya salad, and a taro smoothie. Looking forward to giving Van Hanh another try in the coming months.
Read morePrevious review from 2022: Ordered delivery through Uber Eats. Including Pho, Papaya Salad, Egg Rolls. Papaya Salad was fresh tasting, crisp, and balanced. Pho arrived warm bordering on lukewarm, and the veggies were consequently overcooked in the broth. Egg Rolls were greasy and lacked flavor. The container for the Egg Rolls was left wide open, and the plastic bag the food came in was not completely closed. A few of the condiment packets were bloated and should not have been packed with the food (Bloating is a clear indication that bacteria are present inside the packet. Bacteria feed on the contents of the pouch and produce gas.).
Updated from previous review on 2022-12-11
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Parker14
Points +2789
100% Vegan Restaurant! - Edit
Van Hanh is unique in that it's currently the only vegan Vietnamese restaurant in Portland. They've operated for years, & offer a diverse menu of mostly mock-meat-heavy dishes that are average in terms of price as well as flavor. I do appreciate their mission & occasionally order but there are far better Asian restaurants that are either vegan or vegan-friendly in Portland.
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tampopo
Points +470
Delicious and friendly. - Edit
This place reminded me of little local Buddhist restaurants in Vietnam. Everything we ordered was delicious.
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jay-gee
Points +57
Its definitely good! - Edit
I came back to this place after such a long time, came here once before the pandemic came around. I wanted to come back sooner, the food is yummy. What I got this time was a Bahn mi w/ veggie ham, spring rolls, orange chicken (it was my favorite) and a Thai iced tea. Not pictured Vietnamese coffee. Nice staff run by Buddhist nuns, small and charming and the service was good. Food came fast and did not have to wait that long. The prices are fair for the type of food they serve and the service they provide it was all good. P.S. ask for the house made hot sauce it made everything spicy and added a extra layer of yum 🤤
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-03
Pros: Quick service , Yummy food, Quiet
Cons: None
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PatrickWanek
Points +20
I just got a terrible feeling about it - Edit
I couldn’t tell what it was.. it was greasy.. idk I didn’t like it so I gave it to a homeless person😒
Read morePros: Vegan fish sauce , Crushed peanuts
Cons: Low protein , Low greens, Too much noodles
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Caralucy
Points +184
My first bad review 😞 - Edit
After reading the very complimentary reviews we were very excited to try this restaurant. The parking lot was large and easy to get into. The tables and chairs were a bit rough but clean which counts a lot.
Read moreThe food though, I am sad to say this was the worst food I have had in a very long time. We ordered four different dishes, something should have been good. The highlight of the meal was the white rice. It had some sort of delicious sauce splashed on it.
The basil in the salad rolls was very fresh and delicious but the peanut sauce was thin and bland. The lemongrass tofu was odd. No sauce just a ground lemongrass mixture that was mealy and not good. My husband got the rice noodle bowl, the “salad” was chopped iceberg, that was it. The buns were a gooey mess we could hardly eat filled with a ground mixture that had an unpleasant texture.
I gave two stars because the lady was really nice and the rice was good.
Pros: Location, Nice staff, White rice
Cons: All of the rest of the food., Shabby furnishings
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amanditalinda
Points +90
Cheap and Yummy 😊 - Edit
This is a go-to spot for me! I looooOoOooOoOove Vietnamese food and I’m a slut for Thai Tea. This time I got bao, Pad Thai, and Thai Tea 😋 all great! The Pad Thai came with really wide cut noodles and they’re my favorite! I love when a bunch of noodles stack up while cooking and it’s super chewy 🤤 the bao was a little more simple and bland, but in my opinion it was homemade which earns it brownie points! Besides, throw some Soy Sauce and Sriracha on it and it’s good af! The portions are big too!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-01
Pros: Price, Portions, Supporting a small business!
Cons: On the blander side
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menziesii
Points +85
A new favorite - Edit
We asked the staff for their recommendations for our first time in, and they recommended the spicy noodle soup and pork belly. They were both super flavorful, and we had a very nice chat with the man who took our order. Will definitely be looking for more excuses to drive down to SE Portland to come back!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Friendly staff, Cute restaurant
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Hulcy-Cook
Points +30
Not so sure about this place - Edit
We have tried to eat here several times and although the food was very good and satisfying, the staff made us feel unwelcomed, like we were interfering in their life or something; it was so weird. During one occasion, a few "customers" came in while we were eating and they looked at us like we were not welcomed in their eating hole or meeting hole or whatever was going on and kept staring over at us. It made us uncomfortable. I just smiled at them and kept eating. That was a few years ago (before the plandemic) and although the food was really good, we were hesitant to ever go back.
Read moreIt's been a few years and maybe things have changed so maybe we'll try it again and I'll update my review, Maybe.
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-11
Pros: Good Eats and fresh prep
Cons: Did not feel welcomed or wanted as a customer
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DianeH
Points +1021
Great Asian Eats - Edit
I enjoyed the papaya salad. Service was fast and friendly. The place is spacious with indoor and outdoor seating.
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Shmoopsify
Points +101
Will definitely be back - Edit
Haven’t been to Van Hanh in over 3 years and I’m not really sure why. And now I’m mad I haven’t cuz we went yesterday and it was just as good as I remember. We had the Buddha Bowl, Curry and a Banh Mi. All of it was so good. The Buddha Bowl was filling but light and refreshing. The curry was flavorful, smelled awesome too! The ban mi was great too.
Read morePros: Quality food
Cons: Prices went up since Covid, but WHO’s haven’tWHO’s
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dm210126
Points +83
Delicious! - Edit
Just moved into the neighborhood so I thought I'd give this restaurant a try. I love being able to order anything off the menu! Ordered the Hue Spicy Soup. It just might be my new addiction. So tasty with just the right level of spice. Looking forward to my next visit!
Read morePros: Delicious food , Nice people , Convenient location
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Spoon
Points +406
My Fav PDX restaurant 🤤 - Edit
Editing my previous review to say. Wow. I love this place! Everything I've had so far is super authentic & delicious. It's like I'm eating home cooked vietnamese food but vegan & I should know as half my family is vietnamese. The Buddha Bowl is my favorite. I've been like 6 times now & it's my fav PDX restaurant. 😻💕
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-28
Pros: Vegetarian , Affordable, Good parking
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ElectricAntelope
Points +474
Super yummy - Edit
Always a great option, the pho is a staple in our house anytime someone is sick. Pro tip: if you order through their website and use the code "local" you'll save 10%. The restaurant experience isn't ideal, so I'd recommend getting it to go.
Read morePros: Great food, Friendly staff
Cons: Not the best in-dining setup
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ChloeCisneros
Points +79
Always delicious! - Edit
I eat here very frequently, it never gets old. I love their orange “chicken”.
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LorraineGadsden
Points +6398
Delicious - Edit
My family and I stopped by for lunch, and it was absolutely delicious. We ordered pho, curry soup, spicy soup, a pork dish, spring rolls, and fish cakes. The soups were perfect for a rainy day, loaded with meat substitutes and fresh veggies. The pork dish was crispy, and my boyfriend said he would drive to Portland (we are from Seattle) just to have it again. The overall vibe was comforting, the person working was friendly, and the interior was a warm place to eat. Highly recommend giving this place a try! #Veganuary
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notamandolin
Points +219
I love it - Edit
I stop here as often as possible. I've liked everything I've had - the buddha bowl with tofu, the papaya salad, tofu banh mi, steam bun, and almond cookies. Plus I got to have a thai tea for the first time since going dairyless 15+ years ago, which was an extra special treat.
Read morePros: Food is great, Staff is friendly, Parking is easy
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OperationChowhound
Points +5741
Bland Broccoli Beef - Edit
I ordered Spring Rolls and Broccoli Beef. The Spring Rolls include lettuce, jicama, carrot, and a side of peanut sauce. I tasted cilantro (which I dislike), but it's not included in the ingredients on the website. I didn't like the flavor of the peanut sauce. The Broccoli Beef had little sauce or flavor. It includes white rice, with no option for brown. The entire meal was overpriced and underwhelming.
Read morePros: quick service, big portions
Cons: overpriced
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mchg
Points +111
Friendly and delicious - Edit
Their papaya salad is so fresh and amazing!
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coleweso123
Points +102
Great vegan food!! - Edit
Lady that helped us said that everything on the menu is vegan even though the sign says vegetarian. The lemongrass chicken is an absolute must try. It is so delicious and has the crispy skin that i think is made with rice paper. Blown away. The dumplings and egg rolls were good also. I wasn't a huge fan of the house special but everything else was S-tier.
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DianaDīlee
Points +179
Papaya Salad is Delicious - Edit
Loved the papaya salad and greatly appreciated substitution of tofu for broccoli since I have a soy allergy. Also allergic to carrots so they kept those out. I had the mung bean crepe. It was fried with oil and would have much preferred a very light sauté to taste more of the beans and natural flavor. But all in all I recommend this place. I didn’t find any ingredient that is not vegan and asked them. The previous owner did not know the meaning of vegan. It should be re-classified as vegan.
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AmberPollard
Points +549
My new go to! - Edit
And the whole family agreed it was some of the best food we’d ever had!
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GyanS
Points +82
Great vegan food! - Edit
Enjoyed stop over to grab lunch on way to Seattle. A must visit Asian vegan food restaurant!
Read morePros: Tasty hot and sour sop!, Very clean and friendly inside, Reasonable price
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pagebypage
Points +45
Better than it looks on the outside - Edit
Let me say first, it was quite easy to order online. Most Vietnamese places have both vegetarian and meat options, but most of them here on the eastside make it really hard to order online. This place was easy.
Read moreWe ordered the Banh Xeo crepe which was excellent. Also the Buddha dish. I decided to add in the "vegan meat." It's a yuba with a delicious crispy coating. We will definitely be ordering again.
Pros: vegan meat, crepe (banh xeo)
Cons: crepe lettuce was a bit small
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