Island’s Pho & Teriyaki

This is pretty much the only pho place I’ve found in the Seattle Area that does authentic noodles (what you actually find in Vietnam) . Love them. Broth and shredded chicken are both solid.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pho Combination

We tried Island Pho recently because it was closer then driving to Factoria or Seattle, and we are glad we did! Since going a few months ago, we have been back multiple times. My wife's go-to is the chicken pho and mine is the lemongrass chicken vermicelli. Service has always been laid back but accommodating and the meals are prepared quickly. Also, you get a decent portion of good food for a reasonable price. We really like this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I ate here after my yoga class close by. I was craving something healthy. It was fresh and delicious. I ordered the regular veggie pho and it came with tofu cabbage and lots of veggies, homemade rice pho noodles. The price was 12.75$ before tax. I would come back again as this is at least my 2nd time dining here.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Veggie Pho

Typical pho spot type of atmosphere. Cozy and brings you your delicious bowl without too much fuss. However, the fuss is all about the fresh noodles that come standard with all their bowls of pho. I am so thankful I found this place!

I’ll do a poor job of explaining it but essentially the noodles are thicker and slipperily than standard pho noodle noodles and almost have a pasta like consistency but man do they really bump pho up the texture of pho up a couple of notches. The fresh noodle come with all their pho unless asked for otherwise, make sure you want to experience this delight and if not they can sub for dry noodles and their broth is still kicking.

Give it a shot!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Honestly the flavor and beef was fine but I am so disappointed they don’t use traditional pho noodles. They use large rice noodles which left every bite with a mushy chewy texture.. hopefully consider using standard pho noodles

Food: 3

The first time we came here three years ago, the food was absolutely delicious. However, when we returned about six months later under different ownership, it was a completely different experience. They used the wrong type of noodles for pho, and the broth had no flavor, so we haven’t been back since. That said, after reading more recent reviews, it seems like things might have improved again. We’re considering giving it another try since we live so close, and it would be great to have a good pho option nearby instead of driving all the way to Bellevue.

*Want to clarify since they responded, maybe this was different ownership because they were thick udon noodles and because of that they didn’t hold the flavor very well. They were not pho noodles, homemade or not. But I believe it was different owners then.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

The food here is UNREAL. A hidden gem. I didn’t like Pho until I tried it here! If you’re a sauce/condiment person, I’d recommend asking for extra but that’s the only “negative” I’ve found. Otherwise, service is quick and friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fresh Rolls with Shrimp, Chicken Bowl Teriyaki

Food really helped me past my cold. Just needs a little update, that being said the price is right

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best pho broth and homemade rice noodles I've ever had. It does get uncomfortably warm in the restaurant as it's very small but that won't stop me!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great pho at an awesome price. The homemade noodles are 100% worth it and the meatballs are fragrant and tasty. The vermicelli Bun dishes make for a great takeout meal with a very tasty dipping sauce for rolls. If you’re looking for Vietnamese food on Mercer Island or just a great meal in general, this is the spot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli, Pho Tai Chin - Eye Round Steak Well Done Brisket

Honestly great! We eat a lot of pho and always ignored the island spots on the assumption that they wouldn’t be particularly good. Well, that turned out to be a very unfair assumption

This spot makes their own rice noodles, which is quite rare, and has a light, well balanced beef broth. The prices are pretty reasonable for Mercer and the chicken fried rice and vermicelli bowls were both quite good too. Will absolutely be back, you’d have to drive pretty far off island to find anything better.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pho Combination

Skip this place and go to the Gastropub nextdoor.

Pork was burnt. Spring rolls were burnt. Chicken wings were undercooked. 25% of my plate was just bean sprouts. Fish sauce way too sweet.

Owner didn’t care.

My wife and I have been going here for years through multiple names and owners. When it changed from Phobulous to Island Pho, I was initially pleasantly surprised at the change. The place has been on a steady decline as corners continue to be cut. I can forgive a food mistake here and there, but bad service is unforgivable.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Nice place in Mercer Island. Food is great and very affordable. Delicious teriyaki. I've been back several times. Never was disappointed. Service is great.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chicken Bowl Teriyaki

Great food and service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love getting the vermicelli bowls from here. Tried the banh mi for the first time yesterday and I don’t know if it was just a fluke but it had the spiciest jalapeño? Ive ever eaten in my life on it and I was in physical pain after one bite and im not even that much of a baby when it comes to spice. But overall the service and atmosphere is casual and no frills in a good way and I’ll keep coming back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Lemongrass Chicken