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Vietnamese Cuisine | Global Spirit Society
Over 350+ bottles to choose. 21+

Best Bar in Forest Grove • Best Comfort Food • Vegetarian & Vegan Options

Closed Sun–Mon
Tue–Thu 4–10PM | Fri–Sat 4PM–12AM

10/14/2026

“You shouldn’t use AI for your posts.”

Me, after not paying myself for over a year:

👩‍🍳 Chef
📸 Photographer
📱 Social media manager
🎨 Graphic designer
📧 Marketing department
🧹 Cleaning crew
📦 Purchasing
📊 Accountant-ish 😂
🍽️ Restaurant owner
👩🏻‍🔬 Bartender
At this point, if AI wants to clock in and help me write a caption, welcome to the team. 😂

Small business means wearing every hat because sometimes… you ARE the department.

Now back to work. I apparently have 9 jobs and still haven’t received my paycheck. 🤣

— Yen, VEx 🇻🇳

10/12/2026

🍜 THIS WEEK AT VEx | OCTOBER 13–17

A new week, a new reason to join us for dinner! ❤️

Explore the comforting flavors of Vietnam with this week’s menu.

🇻🇳 Phở – A timeless Vietnamese favorite.

🥩 Bò Kho – Rich, aromatic Vietnamese beef stew.

🎃 Pumpkin Wontons – A seasonal favorite.

🦀 Bánh Canh Cua – Comforting Vietnamese crab noodle soup.

🐟 Bún Chả Cá Nha Trang – A coastal Vietnamese specialty featuring fish cakes and flavorful broth.

Whether you’re craving a familiar favorite or ready to try something new, there’s a seat waiting for you at VEx.

📍 VEx – The Vietnam Experience | Forest Grove, Oregon

🕓 Tuesday–Saturday | Starting at 4 PM

✨ Come hungry. Stay for the experience.

10/10/2026

🇻🇳 Vietnamese with VEx: Dô!

You’ll hear this one around Vietnamese dinner tables a lot.

Dô! (pronounced “yo!”) 🍻

It’s our version of “Cheers!” — but it’s more than just a word.

When someone calls out:

Một, hai, ba… DÔ!
1, 2, 3… CHEERS!

Everyone raises their glass, gets a little louder, and drinks together. It’s about food, drinks, friends, family, and sharing the moment.

That energy around the table is a big part of Vietnamese nhậu culture — and part of the experience we love sharing at VEx.

Next time you’re here, raise your glass and give us a DÔ! 🇻🇳🥂

21+ | Forest Grove

10/09/2026

✨ 5 THINGS THAT MAKE VEx MORE THAN JUST A RESTAURANT! ✨

At VEx – The Vietnam Experience®, we believe dining should be more than just eating. It’s about flavors, culture, connection, and unforgettable experiences. ❤️

🍜 Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine – Traditional recipes, fresh ingredients, and bold flavors that bring a taste of Vietnam to Forest Grove.

🍸 Award-Winning Cocktails & Global Spirits – Creative signature cocktails and over 300 spirits from around the world.

❤️ Genuine Hospitality – We want every guest to feel welcomed, appreciated, and cared for.

🏮 A Taste of Vietnamese Culture – Sharing our heritage, traditions, and stories through every dish and experience.

🌿 Something for Everyone – From comforting Vietnamese classics to vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.

As a woman-owned, locally operated small business, we put our hearts into everything we do.

We’re not just serving food and drinks. We’re sharing a piece of Vietnam with our community. 🇻🇳

Thank you for supporting VEx and being part of our journey! ❤️

📍 Forest Grove, Oregon

10/09/2026

Thursday night in Forest Grove. ✨

The lights are on, the kitchen is cooking, and the bar is ready.

Whether you’re stopping in for a warm bowl of Bún Riêu, one of our craft cocktails, or exploring something from our 300+ global spirits, your seat is waiting.

Come see why VEx was voted Best Cocktail & Best Comfort Food in Forest Grove.

Open tonight until 10 PM
Friday & Saturday | 4 PM–12 AM
21+

📍 Downtown Forest Grove

Come eat. Come drink. Experience VEx.

10/08/2026

🦀 BÚN RIÊU IS BACK — STARTING TODAY!

We’ve been working on this one, and the pot is ready.

Our Bún Riêu Cua Giò Heo starts with a rich, tangy tomato broth loaded with blue crab, savory pork & crab meatballs, tender pork hock, tofu, tomatoes, vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, and crispy shallots.

Bold, savory, briny, and deeply comforting. 🇻🇳

Available starting today through this weekend — until sold out. Once this batch is gone, it’s gone.

Thursday | 4–10 PM
Friday–Saturday | 4 PM–12 AM

21+ | Forest Grove

Come see why VEx was voted Best Comfort Food in Forest Grove.

10/06/2026

🍂 THIS WEEK AT VEx | OCTOBER 6–10

Fall comfort is on the menu.

🎃 Pumpkin Noodles with Vegan Wontons
Our seasonal vegan feature, available while it lasts.

🦀 Bánh Canh Cua — LIMITED
Vietnamese crab noodle soup with thick, chewy noodles. Get it before it’s gone.

🍅 Bún Riêu
A comforting Vietnamese classic with tomato-based broth, rice vermicelli, and savory toppings.

🍜 Phở

🥘 Bò Kho | Vietnamese Beef Stew

Warm bowls, Vietnamese comfort food, and a few seasonal favorites. Come hungry. 🇻🇳

Tuesday–Thursday | 4–10 PM
Friday–Saturday | 4 PM–12 AM
Sunday–Monday | Closed

21+ | Forest Grove

Come see why VEx was voted Best Comfort Food and Best Cocktail in Forest Grove.

VExVietnamExperience

10/06/2026

Monday. 11 PM.

The doors are closed, but the work doesn’t stop.

Tables set. Floors being cleaned. Everything reset and ready to start another week.

Owning a small restaurant means the hours on the door are only the hours our guests see. There are many more hours behind them.

Tomorrow at 4 PM, the lights come on, the kitchen fires up, the cocktails start pouring, and we do it all over again.

See you Tuesday. ❤️

Tuesday–Thursday | 4–10 PM
Friday–Saturday | 4 PM–12 AM
Sunday–Monday | Closed

VEx — The Vietnam Experience

10/05/2026

🏆 BEST COCKTAIL. BEST COMFORT FOOD. FOREST GROVE.

We’re still incredibly proud of this one.

VEx was voted Best Cocktail and Best Comfort Food in Forest Grove — two awards that represent exactly what we love to do.

Vietnamese food made with heart.
Cocktails made with intention.
Hospitality that makes you want to stay awhile.

To everyone who voted for us, walked through our doors, brought friends, celebrated with us, or simply told someone about VEx — thank you.

We’re a small restaurant with a big vision, and we’re just getting started. 🇻🇳

Come see why Forest Grove voted VEx the best.

VEx — The Vietnam Experience
21+ | Forest Grove, Oregon

10/01/2026

October at VEx | Vodka Month 21+

October’s Global Spirit Society experience explores vodka beyond the ordinary — three countries, three styles, and three very different expressions of one of the world’s most familiar spirits.

Explorer | Spirit of Hven Organic Vodka — Sweden
Organic wheat vodka with fresh grain, soft vanilla, gentle pepper, and a smooth finish.

Journeyman | Chopin Family Reserve — Poland
Potato vodka rested for two years in 50-year-old oak barrels, bringing depth, spice, and character.

Experience | HDW CLIX — USA
An ultra-premium vodka created at Buffalo Trace Distillery and distilled 159 times.

And yes, we gave this month’s bottles a little Vietnam Experience of their own. 🇻🇳

October pours are now available for Global Spirit Society members.

21+ | 300+ global spirits

Address

1937 Pacific Avenue
Forest Grove, OR
97116

Opening Hours

Tuesday	4pm - 10pm
Wednesday	4pm - 10pm
Thursday	4pm - 10pm
Friday	4pm - 11:59pm
Saturday	4pm - 11:59pm

Telephone

+15037470581

Website

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