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Portland · Eliot

Hello Pho, Banh Mi & Boba on Williams Ave.

A Williams Ave. gem serving comforting pho, punchy banh mi and playful boba

VietnameseFamily-friendly
Hello Pho, Banh Mi & Boba on Williams Ave.

What to know

Born from a love of comforting, everyday Vietnamese food, Hello Pho, Banh Mi & Boba opened on Williams Ave. to bring Eliot a casual spot that does the classics well. The concept is simple: master a few beloved dishes — pho, bánh mì, vermicelli bowls and rice plates — and pair them with inventive boba drinks that keep service lively and approachable. In a neighborhood craving both authenticity and convenience, this place matters because it serves sincere flavors without fuss.

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