thơm® Portland

thơm® Portland is a Vietnamese restaurant on NE Alberta Street in Portland, Oregon, at 3039 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211. It’s a neighborhood spot for Vietnamese comfort food, with customer favorites that include beef pho, vermicelli bowls, and fried shrimp. Guests also mention fruit drinks, including a tasty mangosteen drink, along with a selection of cold beverages, international snacks, and candy. The menu offers more than hot soup, so it can suit different cravings and a range of dining preferences. With a 4.8 rating from 223 reviews, thơm® Portland has earned strong feedback from local diners and visitors alike.

Pho is a clear reason customers recommend this Portland restaurant. Reviewers praise the beef pho and its broth, with one guest describing a bowl as among the best they had tried. Another highlights pho alongside a vermicelli bowl, while a longtime pho enthusiast says the broth stands out among their experiences across Oregon and California. These are personal customer impressions, not promises about every visit, but they give prospective diners a useful sense of what regulars enjoy. If you are looking for a warming bowl, a noodle dish beyond soup, or a meal that can be shared, the reviews point toward several appealing choices.

The atmosphere is described as cute, clean, cozy, and welcoming. Customers mention seating suited to small groups of one to five people, as well as additional patio seating. Ambient music adds to the room, though one reviewer found it a little loud; that practical detail may be helpful if you prefer a quieter meal. The owner is also described as friendly and approachable, with one guest recalling a warm conversation about family. Taken together, the feedback suggests a casual neighborhood setting for solo lunches, a meal with a friend, or a relaxed stop with a small group. Diners seeking something beyond pho can also browse the drinks, snacks, and candy selection.

You’ll find thơm® Portland at 3039 NE Alberta St in Portland, Oregon. The restaurant is closed Mondays; it is open Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The longer Saturday hours and Sunday opening make it possible to plan a weekend visit, while weekday service is centered on lunch. Check the hours before heading over, especially if you are planning around a specific day. Whether you are craving beef pho, a vermicelli bowl, fried shrimp, or a cold fruit drink, this Alberta Street neighborhood restaurant offers a welcoming place to pause and eat.