Happy Bamboo (Vietnamese Pho & Grill)

Happy Bamboo (Vietnamese Pho & Grill) is a Vietnamese restaurant in Portland, Oregon, at 18305 NW West Union Rd Ste D, Portland, OR 97229. It offers a relaxed, modest setting for enjoying familiar Vietnamese dishes, whether you are stopping in for lunch, meeting someone for a casual meal, or looking for a comforting bowl of pho. Customer feedback highlights attentive service and food with a balance of Vietnamese flavors. The restaurant is rated 4.8 stars from 257 reviews, though individual experiences can vary, as they do at any restaurant.

Pho is a central draw at Happy Bamboo. Reviewers mention the Special Pho and brisket and beef pho, describing the broth as rich and praising the option to add tendon. Fresh sprouts and basil are also noted as generous accompaniments, giving diners a way to tailor each bowl. For a lighter start or something to share, fresh spring rolls appear among the dishes customers have enjoyed. These specific favorites make Happy Bamboo a useful choice for guests seeking a traditional pho-focused meal in northwest Portland, as well as for people exploring Vietnamese food for the first time.

The grill brings another set of well-liked options. Grilled lemongrass chicken over vermicelli is a standout in customer comments, appreciated for its savory flavor and careful cooking. The menu also features Vietnamese iced coffee, which reviewers describe as rich and delicious. Together, these choices suit diners who want something beyond soup, including guests looking for a satisfying lunch or a casual dinner. Feedback also describes the decor and atmosphere as modest, with Vietnamese touches rather than a formal setting. That straightforward feel can work well for an informal meal, while the range of pho and grilled dishes gives a group a few different ways to order.

Happy Bamboo is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, and is closed Tuesday. If you are planning a larger takeaway order, especially for a gathering, call ahead: one reviewer noted that a substantial order of lemongrass chicken took an estimated 30 to 40 minutes to prepare after ordering. Most customer feedback is positive about the food and service, but one diner reported seeing flies in the restaurant and feeling concerned about the dining environment. That feedback is worth keeping in mind alongside the favorable reviews. For Portland diners searching for Vietnamese pho, lemongrass chicken, fresh spring rolls, or Vietnamese iced coffee, Happy Bamboo offers a neighborhood option at its NW West Union Road address.