Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Portland: 9:38 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (503) 206-5790 to confirm.
Location & directions
3971 North Williams AvenuePortland, OR 97227
About Lua
Looking for a Vietnamese restaurant in Portland? Lua is at 3971 North Williams Avenue, Portland, Oregon. Our Portland guide covers 2,607 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Lua is open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday and Tuesday). Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 5 days of the week.
Available service options are outdoor seating and dine-in.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible. You can reach the team at (503) 206-5790.
Quick facts
- Category
- Vietnamese Restaurant
- Address
- 3971 North Williams Avenue, Portland, OR 97227
- Phone
- (503) 206-5790
- Hours
- Open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday and Tuesday)
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 5 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Vietnamese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Lua’s weekday schedule with 22 other Vietnamese restaurants in Portland. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:00 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 44.5 hours a week, 25 hours fewer than the local median of 69. 95% of Vietnamese restaurants in Portland open on Sundays, and Lua is one of them.
Compared with 22 other Vietnamese restaurants in Portland that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Vietnamese restaurants in Oregon
Based on 10 menus with 515 priced items from Vietnamese restaurants in Oregon, the median menu item costs $10.50, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $18.00.
We don’t have Lua’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Vietnamese restaurants in Oregon typically charge.
Calculated from 10 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Lua there are 97 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 194 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (51), Cafes & Coffee (30), Mexican & Tex-Mex (8), and Burgers & Fast Food (8).
Competition is light: 2 other Vietnamese restaurants are within a mile and 17 within three miles. The closest is Hello Pho, Banh Mi & Boba, 0.4 mi away.
45 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsBox Social< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeEither/Or< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexLa Cocina< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodTwozone Chicken< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsSnowy Village< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Vietnamese restaurant
Vietnamese restaurants are best known for pho – a fragrant beef or chicken noodle soup – and banh mi sandwiches on light, crackly baguettes. Menus also feature vermicelli bowls (bun), broken-rice plates (com tam), fresh spring rolls and a strong coffee sweetened with condensed milk.
What to order
- Pho – order by the cut of beef you like, or chicken (pho ga)
- Banh mi – a cheap, filling sandwich
- Bun (vermicelli bowl) – grilled meat over cold noodles and herbs
- Fresh spring rolls – rice paper rolls with peanut sauce
Good to know
- Add herbs and lime to pho gradually and taste the broth first.
- Many pho shops are busiest at weekend lunch; mornings are quieter.
- Banh mi shops often sell out of bread in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Lua's opening hours?
Open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday and Tuesday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Is Lua open on Sunday?
Yes, Lua is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Lua located?
Lua is located at 3971 North Williams Avenue, Portland, OR 97227.
What is the phone number of Lua?
You can call Lua at (503) 206-5790.
Does Lua offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Lua. Listed service options: outdoor seating and dine-in.
Is Lua wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible.
Is Lua open late?
Yes – Lua is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near Lua?
There are 194 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Lua. Nearby options include Box Social (< 0.1 mi), Either/Or (< 0.1 mi), and La Cocina (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Vietnamese restaurants near Lua?
2 other Vietnamese restaurants within a mile. The closest is Hello Pho, Banh Mi & Boba, 0.4 mi away.
How much do Vietnamese restaurants in Oregon cost?
Based on 10 menus with 515 priced items from Vietnamese restaurants in Oregon, the median menu item costs $10.50, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $18.00.
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