Editorial summary
Hem 23 Vietanmese Bar & Grill sits at the heart of Portland's fast-casual scene, serving vietnamese plates that read familiar at first glance but reveal a surprising amount of care on the plate.
Expect handhelds, bowls, and a couple of share-friendly sides, with seasonal swaps that keep the lineup feeling alive rather than frozen behind the laminated card.
Expect a mix of nearby office workers at lunch and families in the early evening, a sign that the place reads as both reliable and relaxed.
Pricing sits comfortably in the $$ range, with portions that feel honest for the spend and very few items that read as upsells dressed up as essentials.
Bottom line: Hem 23 Vietanmese Bar & Grill is a confident, dependable vietnamese pick that earns its place on a regular rotation in Portland, and the kind of place you find yourself recommending to friends without much hedging.
Cuisine and category
Hem 23 Vietanmese Bar & Grill is registered primarily as a Vietnamese fast-casual operator. The fast-casual format here means counter ordering, real cooking on the line, and a price point that respects a weekday meal, somewhere in the $$ range depending on what you put together.
Where it is
You will find Hem 23 Vietanmese Bar & Grill at 1514 Northwest 23rd Avenue in Portland, OR 97210. It is part of the broader Portland fast-casual scene, and one of 12 restaurants currently registered across Oregon.