"This five stars review is solely dedicated to their Southern style Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese crispy flour crepe)! This is the only place in PDX's surrounding area that still makes it Southern-style. I looked for this dish in every Vietnamese restaurant I went to because it's one of my all-time favorites. Most time, I have to ask places for ingredients because they don't always list on the menu. For those that are unfamiliar with Bánh Xèo, the Southern style has mung bean beside everything else to make this dish (slice of shrimp, pork, bean sprout, onion) served with lettuce, mint leaves, and a side of nước mắm (dilute fish sauce with a mixture of water, sugar, lemon, chili, garlic, danish and carrot pickles).Bánh Xéo, $20 as of 05/18/2023. The price on their website menu is outdated. This dish is finger food, and you best enjoy it as intended. You would wrap it and make a roll like a spring roll using provided lettuce. My only vent is that they only consistently give two (2) lettuce leaves, sometimes not a big one at all, and it's barely enough for the big portion of Bánh Xèo. I asked for extra lettuce once, and they said it would cost extra, so I said never mind. The Nước Mắm is not the best flavor, but it would do would most non-Vietnamese, and they use it for all other dishes on their menu using it. I generally don't dip it with my Bánh Xèo since the flour itself is marinated with spices and a hint of turmeric. Since this is one of my frequent spots for Bánh Xèo, on several occasions with friends, I ate other things on the menu with them: Gỏi Cuốn, Bì Cuốn, Hủ Tiếu Mỹ Tho, Bánh Canh, Cháo Lòng, Bánh Ướt Chả Lụa/Nem Nướng, Bò Lá Lốt, Cơm Gà Nướng. I gave three stars overall for their food, four stars for the big portions, and prompt service. Hot tea is free. Their beverage is 2.5 stars. I often get Dừa Xiem (fresh coconut) as the best option. The coconut meat is not always that fresh, but that's the luck of it, right?"
