Xinhxinh Vietnamese Bistro Portland

A casual, counter-order restaurant that serves up some delicious and creative banh mis. I tried the BBQ Tork Banh Mi (made from tofu and mushrooms) and the Pulled Pork Banh Mi. I enjoyed the texture of the Tork a lot, and I absolutely loved the strong, marinated flavors of the Pulled Pork. The bread was soft and pillowy, and smelled nice and fresh. The ratio of mayo and sauces used was perfect, and it was stuffed to the brim with crunchy pickled carrots, daikon, and cilantro. A good banh mi is all about the textures, and the mix of different textures in these was very pleasant. For appetizers, I tried the Shrimp Salad rolls, which tasted good and standard (nothing too special there), as well as the Crispy Salad with Pork. I liked the sauce flavors and mix of crunchy vs tender textures in the salad; the pork was very flavorful. I also tried some of the Beef Pho— the broth was excellent: very flavorful and aromatic though a little too salty. Overall, prices are solid and reasonable too, and the service was very quick. It was pretty empty for a Tuesday dinner, and it was easy to find a table for dine-in. — Price (relative to peers): 4.6/5 Food: 4.6/5 Ambience: 4.4/5 Service: 5/5 Overall Value: 4.6/5

What originally brought me in was my search for vietnamese coffee. The second I walked in, I was blasted with a delicious aroma. I had eaten prior to arriving so I grabbed my coffee (which was pretty solid, I enjoy every sip) and headed off. The smell is what made me decide I MUST come again and try the food. I was not disappointed. I got the Cowabunga Pho / Phở Đặc Biệt and God it was delicious. So pack with savory flavor, I had a hard time leaving any broth. I will definitely come back and try more food.