Vegan
Delivery
Take-out
Fusion
Vietnamese
Vietnamese comfort food restaurant serving house made pork-less bao buns, banh mi, barrel aged coffee beans, fruity lemonades, pho, and ube croissants. Est. 2021. Reported closed November 2023.
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Added by JohannaHersey on 22 Feb 2021
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36 Reviews
First Review by JohannaHersey
RebeccaSullivan
Points +4978
Very Good - Edit
Of course we had to try Mama Dut after the hype from Netflix. Can’t order online or over the phone you have to go in person to order. Small menu and biggest con is prices are high. Bao buns are almost $7 each. We order a duck bao bun, mushroom bao bun, and a kimchi roll. We cut everything into thirds and each had a small bite just to try. Coming from Long Island we don’t have many options for vegan food especially such a different variety of ethnic foods. It’s mainly burgers and pizza so being able to try places like this have been incredible. the duck bao bun was my favorite. It was really flavorful. I also enjoyed the mushroom bao bun, but liked the duck bao bun better. The kimchi roll was also really good and had a slight kick.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-22
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OperationChowhound
Points +9004
Vegan Vietnamese - Edit
The Lemongrass Beef Rice Bowl includes vegan beef braised in a lemongrass ginger garlic fish sauce served over fragrant pork belly floss, pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cucumbers, and topped with scallion oil and drizzled with fish sauce. It was flavorful without being too spicy for me. However, there was something else that was spicy, but it wasn't listed on the menu, so I don't know what it was.
Read moreThe Savory Mushroom Pate So is a flaky puff pastry filled with assorted mushrooms sautéed in a spicy savory glaze. It was savory, but not spicy at all.
The Mango Strudel is a flaky puff pastry filled with house-made mango jam and topped with coconut cream icing. I don't generally like fruit-filled pastries, but this was somewhat subtle.
Pros: all vegan
Cons: pricey, no seating
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KavehJoon
Points +24
One of my top favorite vegan restaurants - Edit
Hands-down, one of my favorite restaurants in Portland. I love almost everything on the menu. I think there's only been a few things I haven't tried yet. Also, the staff there are so friendly and welcoming. I've been there so many times and already I'm so sad to hear that they're closing down. I'm gonna make sure to try to go there as much as I can before the 19th. I hope anyone who's reading this review will also take the time to show some love and stop by and try something from their delicious menu. I have so much respect and love for this owner. She is so caring for her community and other communities as well.
Read morePros: Mouthwatering food, Great customer service, Family owned
Cons: Nothing
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Gopala108
Points +4004
all vegan Vietnamese comfort food - Edit
I recently went to Mama Dut. They do all vegan Vietnamese comfort food. I went with the Pork Belly Banh Mi. It came with a locally baked baguette filled with housemate pork belly aka marinated jackfruit, fermented carrots, fresh cucumbers, jalapeños, kimchi aioli, scallions and fried shallots.
Read moreIt was very tasty with fresh ingredients and good size portion. It is a bit costly yet is a gourmet sandwich with fresh ingredients and quality ingredients with many if not all made in house.
Friendly service. The only room for improvement would be to have tables for dining in. Right now is to go only.
Definitely worth checking out if in Portland!
Pros: all vegan Vietnamese comfort food, quality ingredients, many if not all items made in house
Cons: no seating so to go only
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andjanine
Points +145
A Must-Go - Edit
Love this place! Great banh mi, very sad that it’s closing mid November 2023
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vickerbasket
Points +1399
Pork Belly yes, Ribs no - Edit
We came here for a very early dinner on a Saturday afternoon. Most of their items had already been sold out. We ordered one pork belly banh mi, and a rib banh mi. Unfortunately there are no tables or seating outside. Food was ready Relatively quickly. The pork belly banh mi is super rich, oily, and it is a little bit overdressed with aïoli. The ribs were curious. They were very crunchy and reminded me of a savory hard cracker puff, my partner, thought it reminded him of burnt ends.  I would say half of the pork belly one is enough to satiate. I would probably try their jackfruit or tofu ones in the future. 
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serena98
Points +1649
Yum! - Edit
I had never tried bao buns before but this place made me love them instantly. Great flavor and cute little spot. Def check it out if in the area.
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pizzybot
Points +755
Fresh flavors, generous portions - Edit
The pork belly banh mi was huge! It had great fresh flavors, loved the veggies and sauce and bread. However, my husband and I don't love jackfruit and pork belly was never our thing before going vegan, so we'd probably order something different next time, but we'd love to try more of the dishes here. I absolutely loved the ube whoopie pie and want to try more flavors! The staff was also really nice and friendly. We went around when they opened on a weekday and there was a bit of a line, but it wasn't terrible. There's no seating or restroom facilities for customers, so we carried our lunch to a nearby park. One sandwich (and a whoopie pie) was plenty for the two of us for lunch.
Read morePros: Unique and fresh flavor combinations, Friendly staff, Yummy desserts
Cons: We aren't big jackfruit fans in general
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lynellpastor
Points +44
Don't miss this spot on your trip to Portland - Edit
Had the Duck bahn mi and it was worth the hype. Tried for two days to make it to this place but I waited too late in the day and they were sold out. Get here early!
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GillianM-B
Points +50
Bahn mis are delicious - Edit
It was a long wait be so worth it! The duck bahn mi was amazing
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TheDiplomat
Points +1028
A Ban Mi for the ages - Edit
The sandwiches here are true Lu something special. I don’t love moc-meats, so I ordered the jackfruit. Loved it. A perfect, tasty sandwich. 🥪
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-01
Pros: The food
Cons: Takeaway only, no seating, No bathrooms, Expensive
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mohn.a
Points +95
Delicious but pricey - Edit
I didn't even know that they were kinda famous because of Netflix when someone recommended this place in Portland.
Read moreIt was SO DELICIOUS! I had the "pork belly" banh mi and one of their homemade lemonades, and both were great.
Before I became vegetarian, I didn't even like the animal pork belly, but this vegan one? So good!
😋😋😋
BUT I paid more than $20, so kinda pricey... ;)
It's just for takeaway, so no seating available. I went there on a rainy day at around 1:30pm and had only two people in front of me, but I've heard that it can be quite busy...
I'm super happy with what I had, but if I lived in Portland (which I don't unfortunately...) I wouldn't go to Mama Dut too often - too expensive 🙄
Pros: Delicious food (loved the pork belly!!), Very cute and delicious homemade lemonades , Friendly staff
Cons: Pricey, No seating (if that's what you're looking for)
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veganshutterbug
Points +509
Some of the best food I’ve ever eaten! - Edit
Everything I tried at Mama Dut was incredible. Don’t miss it if you’re in Portland 💚
Read morePros: Everything is delicious , Hearty and fresh , Dessert!
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KaitlinBaumgarten
Points +760
Amazing - Edit
This spot was so amazing. It’s wonderful to have food that’s not just American regular stuff. So incredible, worth all the praise
Read morePros: Incredible!, Amazing! , Fantastic!
Cons: Limited menu
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Michael.kalmanovitch
Points +400
Super tasty - Edit
I was going to eat at this place last weekend but then find out it was a grab and go place without any seating and using disposables. I did not have my own container with me that day so I put off trying the place.
Read moreToday I took my stainless steel container and had a very delicious chicken oyster mushroom. I had the gluten free version so did not get the opportunity to enjoy the baguette sandwich that they are well know for.
I had spent over 5 hours Cycling around in the rain and waited in line for over 20 minutes for my meal. I was cold and wet.
I ate it in a bus shelter across the street.
It was super tasty.
For 14.75$ it was a little on the high side for what you got.
Staff were good and helpful.
Pros: Super tasty, Allowed me to use my own reusable container for my
Cons: A tad on the expensive side
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SVSparklemuffin
Points +308
From Mama with Love - Edit
Great food! The buns are a nice treat. The tofu banh mi stole the show IMO.
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AmberPollard
Points +565
The best food in PDX - Edit
You can taste the love in every dish. Truly amazing food.
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CharlesGedeom
Points +56
Amazing food - Edit
I would suggest going there. My wife and I try to go about once a month and it’s always a pleasure.
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LaVale
Points +147
Must try at least once! - Edit
Mama dut is a very friendly Vietnamese fusion kitchen.
Read moreWe tried two different kinds of bao buns and they were both delicious! The banh mi was okay, although I would suggest going for something more peculiar unless you're really looking for a sandwich. Unfortunately the specials were sold out, so we couldn't try those.
The "death by ube" whoopie pie is A M A Z I N G! And it kept getting better with every bite! Even if you're not looking for a full meal, I absolutely recommend getting at least this one, you won't regret it!
The main downside (for me) was the lack of in-place seating.
One last thing: we arrived half an hour before the afternoon opening (3:30pm) and people were already lining up waiting to order, and then half an hour after they started taking orders they were sold out! So my suggestion would be to come early.
Updated from previous review on 2022-09-19
Pros: Tasty, Comfort food, Friendly
Cons: No seating, Fast to sell out
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autumnbrook
Points +26
Must try in Portland! - Edit
I love to support small, women owned BIPOC businesses and this takes the cake. Great service and great food. All of the bao are amazing and they have some gluten free options to sub rice for the bahn mi bread. Great energy in there even when they’re slammed
Read morePros: Great service, BIPOC woman owned business , Yummy vegan Vietnamese food
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Ashvegan02
Points +180
Over hyped place! - Edit
We had to wait in long queue for 30 min to order (plan ahead!). However, there is no place to sit and eat. This is take out only place. Food is definitely not worth the hype! The pork belly sandwich we ordered was bland and there no flavor in it. Chicken sandwich was good though! But I wouldn't wait in line for this, there are better restaurants out there. Drinks are just too sweet and expensive. I wouldn't go back here.
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veg2015
Points +352
Very good but get there early and be ready to wait! - Edit
Got there 1 hour after they opened. Had to wait 1 hour in line to order and then another 30 minutes to recieve our food after ordering. Just before ordering, they informed us that they’d sold out of over half their menu items. Very disappointed not to be able to order what we wanted after getting there only 1 hour after opening, but the food was very good. Got the ryb bao buns.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Good food
Cons: Long wait, Ran out of food very early
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ligiaegj
Points +41
A MUST - Edit
Cooked to perfection and awesome service. Seating is limited though!
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GARYMORRILL
Points +39
Amazing food! - Edit
Finally had a chance to eat here! The bahn mi is excellent! We had the omnipork spam bahn mi, exceptionally delicious! Also had the beefless stew.. absolutely to die for! Will be back as often as possible! Super friendly and helpful staff too!
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ajsurf1983
Points +42
Wicked tasty - Edit
Order 4 Buns, 1 Banh Mi and a whoopie pie. Everything was delicious! Plenty of food for my wife and I. Can’t wait for the weather to warm up again so we can enjoy the food on there outdoor patio
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phytophile
Points +1274
Tasty! - Edit
Nothing like a good vegan banh mi
Read morePros: Vegan
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elliottfraser
Points +26
1000000 - Edit
best vietnamese food i’ve had outside of vietnam. the duck bao was unbelievable and the bahn mi was so good i almost ordered another one. really friendly workers and the desserts cannot be missed
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