The Paper Bridge (Bún Chả Cầu Giấy)
Vietnamese Food in Portland, Oregon
Address: 828 SE Ash St, Portland, OR 97214
Price Range: $
About this restaurant
The Paper Bridge (Bún Chả Cầu Giấy) in Portland, Oregon offers an authentic Northern Vietnamese dining experience with house-made fresh noodles and traditional dishes like pho and bun cha served in an inviting atmosphere. While known for their fresh ingredients and made-from-scratch approach, including daily house-made pho noodles and signature dishes like Nam Định-style beef pho, many diners note the portions run smaller and prices higher than typical Vietnamese restaurants in the area. The restaurant aims to transport guests to Hanoi through both its carefully crafted menu and decor, complete with cultural touches like plastic street food-style seating areas.
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Reviews are mixed; some praise the depth and flavor of the broth, while others find it bland or lacking. The quality of the broth seems inconsistent or subjective to the diner's preference.
The majority of reviews characterize the restaurant as expensive or overpriced for the portion sizes, although some find the cost justifiable for the quality.
Several reviews mention difficulties finding parking near the restaurant.
Reviews indicate that while the restaurant doesn't typically serve dishes with high spice levels, some ingredients allow the diner to adjust the spice level.
Reviews are mixed; some describe generous portions, while others mention small portions and the need to order extra noodles.
