50 Best Vietnamese Restaurants near Mercer Island

“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!“

“We stumbled upon this little Cafe while waiting for a train to come in. we had the Bánh mi drip! Absolutly amazing,so much flavor!!! the broth to dip in was so yummy! I'd drive the 4 hrs to eat here again!“

“Hands down, the best pho you’ll find in Seattle! This place is killing it! I’m incredibly lucky to live in the neighborhood and I’ve been coming here since the day they opened. We were one of their first guests in those early days and eat here so much the owners know me by name! If I were qualified to give food awards, this place would win my 2024 Best of Seattle award! 🥇👏🏻✨ Ps. They do not accept reservations - it’s first come first serve. Around 6pm, they go on a waitlist and a line starts to form outside. Don’t bother calling to get on the waitlist - they won’t even do that for me! You have to show up in person to get on the list.“

“Came for Happy Hour alone and decided to order each item from the bar menu and had myself a tasting menu. It was plenty of food... I really should have stopped at 3 or 4 HH portions. I highly recommend the garlic prawns, the chili cumin pork ribs, the duck spring rolls, and the tomato salad (with the salted egg). The bartender also poured me two exquisite cocktails... a sidecar and then a paloma. Yum!“

“Great ambiance, nice food, good drinks.“

“Great experience at Magnolia Pho, we had the hainan chicken and bun bo hue, both were very delicious, and the staff was very attentive and very friendly.“

“The entire staff is a joy to have been served by! I especially enjoyed the beautiful atmosphere and ambiance of the location. All I know is the bar is also a whole vibe🥰🥰 Jon is my favorite bartender in the world. You guys please go and check it out!!! You will not regret!!!! Period👏🏿“

“❤ Love this place, the food is beautiful and fresh and delicious, they are very careful and kind and conscientious about dietary needs, and the atmosphere in this lovely clean restaurant is cool and inviting and comfortable. Great service and staff, thank you for wonderful food and the Thai iced tea was delicious!“

“I stopped by here for some quick food before a Seahawks game, and I was incredibly surprised by how good this place was
I got the Grilled Pork Bahn Mi, and what surprised me the most was how cheap it was. Compared to how expensive everything around me was, the fact that I could get this for as low as $10 instantly drew my eye. Considering this price, I honestly wasn't expecting much, but this actually turned out very good

I've had a bunch of pork bahn mi's in the past, and this definitely ranks up there as one of the best.
The baguette is super crispy on the outside, yet it didn't feel chewy or hard to get through like you'd often feel with bread that is too hard. Despite the crispiness it was still not too difficult to bite through and get through both sides of the sandwich
I loved the amount of mayo slathered across both sides of this. When making a sandwich like this, sauce is exceedingly important because the risk of making the sandwich feel dry is high. However, in this case, it added to the flavor a lot

The vegetables as a part of this were really good too
The highlight of this sandwich was the pork. It was in relatively large circular pieces scattered throughout, and was abundant throughut the sandwich. This pork was cooked really well, super fatty and flavorful, and you could tell it was recently grilled because of the char marks on the outside - which just added to that grill flavor. It was fantastic

For the price, you really can't beat how good this was, and it was pretty filling as well

Overall, a tiny place that offers an incredibly good version of this classic sandwich. 9/10“

“The food is so delicious 🫰I love it.If you come to seattle you must try it .“

“Good food affordable and friendly staff …“

“Love the food here, service is great and easy modify foods“

“Hands-down the best Vietnamese spot I’ve come across in years. The food is excellent, the portions are big, prices are fair, the vibe inside is nice, and their customer service is as good as it gets.

I recently grabbed someone else’s to go order (my fault) and they straightened everything out quickly without a hassle and made sure I got my correct order.“

“10/9/2021 Recommend? Yes. I arrived right after they open with my luggage because I was starving from my long train ride in from Whitefish, MT. The server was super nice. He got me hot tea and banh cam to settle in with. I ordered bo bia (autumn rolls), vegan pho, and roasted pork banh mi (to go). The banh cam had a thick dough and it was huge. Two of those could've been a whole meal. Everything I ordered was delicious and they were so kind! My favorite was definitely the banh mi. It was even good after I had refridgerated it. The best part was the vegan butter and vegan pate. I absolutely loved it, best vegan banh mi I've had.“

“Order at the door and the seat you. Party of 6 or more they auto charge gratuity incase you aren’t anticipating it. Food is great. They don’t come to check on you but probably due to covid/social distancing. Easy atmosphere. Parking is very limited so be prepared.“

“This is the best pho place I've been to in King county , the broth is always super flavorful - you don't need to add any condiments, but I do load up on the delish chili oil! David has retired, but I still find the food / quality the same. I do feel skimped on the trip/tendon sometimes but that's my only complaint. I truly love this place!“

“Great coffee spot in Wallingford! I got the coconut coffee with and sesame latte less sweetness, and both were AMAZING. The sesame cream is rich and flavorful, no wonder it is their most popular drink. The coconut coffee was so fresh and unique and I instantly fell in love. Remember to go with less sugar for better flavor. Highly recommend!“

“❤️❤️❤️ best sandwich best price!!“

“Menu is awesome, quick services and good food!“

“Pho Aroma was fantastic. Their pho was delicious (love the option for a small vs large size), the sandwiches quite tasty, and the rolls were a knock out. The experience is no frills for sure, but there is an outside patio and card is accepted. Will absolutely be back!“

“不错的体验，值得推荐朋友圈“

“I like everything I ordered ranged from a bao, pho and others (see photos).

The bao (with a piece of stew pork belly inside) is surprising good. I think I will copy.. hahaha.. never saw this dish before. The bun is really soft. The spring onion and cilantro and a slice of green apple make it very refreshing.

Spring roll is quite good.“

“This place has my favorite veggie pho. It's so good, so fast, so nourishing. Super reasonably priced. Their chili oil is AMAZING. Can't recommend enough. The owner is super nice as well.

Vegetarian options: Veggie pho and tofu banh mi both excellent, this is the spot :+)“

“friendly staff, great coffee. Will definitely be back for more.“

“Self service pho! I like it! You get your own bean sprout and topping as you need, get your own drink~ and no one bothers you! Welcoming atmosphere, and you order before being seated. Simple and fast. 4.5⭐️ because I felt like the broth was a little short on flavor ~ but overall it was good!“

“Delicious brisket pho for lunch today! Server was nice and service was great!“

“Finally a place that serves more unique Vietnamese dishes beyond the more commonly known pho, rice noodle bowls and fresh rolls! Love that I can get Bun cha Ha Noi, Bahn Beo and Banh Cuon! Atmosphere is simple and I wouldn’t give the service 5 stars, but I didn’t go there expecting perfection in these areas. I went for the food, and it is solid! Definitely a place to come if you’re wanting to try some new Vietnamese dishes you can’t find elsewhere.“

“I ordered rare steak and meatball along with crispy shrimp and pork rolls for take out. The atmosphere looked super nice- so maybe next time I will eat it there.

The only "suggestions" I have are online ordering if possible and less sauce on the side for the rolls (save some money for your business)

The woman that took my order and handled the pickup is super sweet and friendly!“

“Shattuck and Tristan were great!“

“Ah-MAZING! We are visiting Seattle and staying at an AirBNB nearby, we found this place on a whim and it did not disappoint. The pho broth was flavorful and delicious. All fresh, crisp vegetables. Our kids LOVED the potstickers and teriyaki chicken. It was all sooooo good. Family run, so glad to support this family. Do not be turned off by the decor, it is very busy inside the restaurant, but food is fantastic. Recommend for take out!!“

“Best place for lunch in Georgetown hands down“

“The food here is a really delicious! My favorite Vietnamese restaurant ever. The grilled pork is better than anywhere I’ve ever tried. I will say that it’s a family owned restaurant and sometimes the service takes a little longer than other places but the quality of the food is worth it without a doubt!“

“This has become one of my go-to spots. Very nice portions, great drinks (I love the smoothies, Thai tea, and matcha latte) and wonderful vibes. Really great spot to get some work done, eat a hearty meal, and get multiple drinks all at the same time. What can I say man, the Vietnamese never miss ?‍♀️“

“Fav pho in Seattle! The most homey pho that is the only place I’ve found so far that comes close enough to my mom’s cooking! The aunties working are the sweetest and will remember your order too. 10/10. More than reasonable price and the portion sizes are huge.“

“The pho was pretty good. Not the best I’ve ever had, but enjoyable. And the wait staff was very attentive and kind. When we’re in Burien we would go back again.“

“The only place in Seattle to get Banh Mi and Banh Cuon. I plan my cycling routes to ensure I can stop here to pick up a banh mi or two, and spare myself from eating bars or gels. Service is courteous and quick. Most people I see there seem like regulars. Incredible range of food and ingredients offered here. I also love the building they are in - reminisce the time when the city had more character.“

“love this place! fresh and clean“

“Food was amazing (Chicken curry) but service was sadly just not. My server seemed to not want me there and was totally put off when I asked for more rice (which I would understand if someone was just trying to get more for free, but he was happy to charge me another $2.50 for a partially filled second rice bowl.) I'd go back for the food, but I'd hope that I just caught him on a bad day or that the other servers are better.“

“They are known for their Bun Bo Hue which is amazing but my favorite is the #6 The dry pho with minced pork.“

“The best Vietnamese food ever. It is so authentic. You have to check this place out.“

“We ended up ordering take away since they are near closing and we didn’t like being rushed. Menu was extended. We had pho , grilled and teriyaki chicken. Big portions. Lots of veggies. Never missed the sauces. Recommended for a break in the usual western cuisine.“

“And great Vietnamese food.“

“Decent broth (does have MSG) , they do jave other MSG free options ok the menu. The friend rice can use some help bit overall it's decent.“

“Friendly Staff, fast service, and delicious!“

“I absolutely love this place! Total hole-in-the-wall (as the best places are) and incredible food. Family-owned! They have online ordering for pickup or delivery, AND btw if you’re vegetarian, they have a vegetarian broth for their pho so 💯 just saying. Pictured here are the 5-spice chicken banh mi, cole slaw salad, and some home-brewed Thai iced tea 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 Also, I normally get grandma le’s egg rolls and oh my god 🤤 highly recommended!“

“We ordered beef pho and bun. Both were well made and flavorful. The pho was a little on the salty side but otherwise tasty. The presentation of the food was excellent. They have a very large menu so I hope to return to try a few more things. Service was fast and friendly. Interior get a bit dated but otherwise clean.“

“Best broth in the Rattle. Lemon grass chicken was perfect and the tea was great. No complaints. Cheap as chips“

“My banh mi was absolutely delicious! I ordered the grilled pork banh mi and it had such a great portion of meat in it and the bread was warm. I also ordered a Thai tea but I didn’t really enjoy the taste of it. The egg rolls were also yummy! I liked that they had spots to sit at and eat and also more items to buy such as chips and candy.“

“His first time with Pho, his first time with chopsticks, highly recommend 👍“

“Delicious food and friendly service“