Friendship Kitchen

True to their name the atmosphere at Friendship Kitchen is always welcoming. Even when they're super busy the staff is friendly and attentive. My favorite thing on the menu is hands down the garden rolls, always fresh and delicious. Love the tofu chay, but the chicken is also really good. The abundance bowl & the Banh Mi are also great & the portions are pretty generous. Shout out to the staff for sharing their positive vibes & tasty dishes with the community!

Trash. If I could have left it a 0 star review I would have.The vibe was racist towards POCs. If you have textured hair, or any trace of heritage different than the gentrified area routinely services do not spend your time and money there.We ordered to go around 8pm, and they served us our drinks as if we were going to drink them there (probably should have because we had to wait 45 minutes for an order of chicken friend rice and chicken pho). They served every white and Asian person before us. Even those that were there to order after us (5 orders taken at the counter), and two door dash orders. We were told our order was next twice in a ten minute period and were still left sitting there.The food is ok, but the service was horrible. So sad to find discrimination in such a melting pot of a city from other POCs.

Sooooo .....let's start with the rice. I love dried rice and menu only states that it has green onions and eggs (which is how I like it) so when I got it and it had the grandma mixed veggie mixed I was highly irritated. I would not have gotten it. Who wants Lima beans , corn, and green beans in your fried rice. I got it with chicken. The chicken was fine. The portion size was okay. The dream rolls were just okay. The fried roll portion didn't really give much flavor to the roll or much impossible meat. Would not get again. I wasn't impressed for $30 for two items(without tip) I didn't eat the left overs. The staff was nice. The pineapple beer was my fave.

Anxious to try the food but unfortunately my first visit was right after a huge wine tasting event so definitely need to schedule return visit!! Love the location and all the outdoor seating!! Super sweet staff and amazing beverages with beautiful Asian aromas coming from the kitchen!! Highly recommended and I'm definitely returning for food!!

I asked folks in the Yelp community for suggestions of excellent women-owned restaurants in the Portland area, and Friendship Kitchen was by far one of the most popular responses! As Women's History Month comes to a close, I thought it would be fun to gather with some friends for lunch this past weekend. I'm so thankful to my Yelp friends for suggesting such a fantastic restaurant. It was raining; a gusty and blustery Saturday afternoon, and I was in the mood for a big bowl of pho. The menu is full of temptingly creative, elevated SE Asian dishes like crispy crepes, pho, laksa, lemak, etc. From the looks of the menu and photos posted online, a lot of attention to detail is placed on presentation. The food looks beautiful and lovingly prepared. Guests order at the bar inside the small interior, then have the option choose between a few barstools, or the extensive seating under a covered area in front of the restaurant. There are firepits and patio heaters to help keep folks warm during the cooler months, and plenty of picnic tables to seat a large crowd. The outdoor seating is divided between three restaurants that all share the same order inside-eat outside structure. I found it entertaining to watch food being delivered from the other two restaurants, both of which I'd like to try in the future. Between the three of us, we ordered pho, bánh mì, and bún; a classicly Vietnamese selection. Everything was served promptly, expertly plated, and tasted divine. My pho was rich and flavorful, the noodles were boiled to my liking, and all of the toppings were fresh and abundant. I tasted my friend's lemongrass chicken bánh mì and it was the best I've ever had. The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the sandwich had the perfect ratio of meat to veggies. As for the bún, it was flavorful, beautifully plated, and filling. Not to deter anyone from this great dish, but I'm not sure how it can be taken to the next level in terms of wow-factor. It needs a little something extra to make it shine alongside the other outstanding dishes at the restuarant. I really enjoyed my experience at Friendship Kitchen, and thank the folks in the Yelp community who suggested I visit. The staff are delightful here, and seem go out of their way to make guests feel welcome. Thank you for providing such a delightful experience for me and my friends.

This is one of my new favorite spots in Portland.Everything on the menu is fire and they have some great healthy options as well. The impossible rolls, the abundance bowl, the pho broth, and so much more are all winners.The staff is great, ambiance and setting is a vibe, and the outdoor patio gives you the ability to eat and catch some fresh air as well. Will definitely keep returning

We've been here twice now and had mixed experienced. The first time, albeit about 2 years ago, I remember being great! So I wanted to try it again.This time, I was underwhelmed. The chicken in the pho was overcooked, the bahn mi was giant and not very flavorful, and everything tasted over salted. The lychee drink was nice but didn't make up for the poor chicken pho.

This restaurant is nestled between two others. It was a beautiful Portland day which is good because most of the seating is outside. They did have a fire going for a few people. The tofu they use for their veggie dishes is cut thin and I don't know what they do to it but it was so delicious! Would definitely go back and would love to try out the other two spots.

Friendship Kitchen serves up some superb food, even when ordered to-go. I highly recommend the entrees that feature their delicious chicken, like the Wholesome Plate and Abundance Bowl. It is marinated and grilled to perfection! The Vietnamese salad is a perfect side dish to share; it's delicate, fresh, crunchy, simple -- I love everything about it. The staff were friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend this spot if you're looking to change up your routine. I would say this is a great entry-level Vietnamese dining spot. The fish sauce in the dressings are more mild than they can be, but I think it's perfect if you're new to this type of cuisine.

First time visiting Friendship Kitchen, and it was amazing! The pho was amazing--super flavorful and comforting. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend if you're in Portland!