I agree with Matt B's comment on the veggie pho. It's flavourful with the sweet-onion broth but lacks that punch that would truly set it apart. Strictly average, IMHO. Large is truly large with generous amount of veggies and tofu. Service is attentive as they seated me within seconds and the food was out in under 10 mins. Ambiance on a Sunday night was quiet as there weren't many folks looking for dinner service. Although I did see a few people pop by for to-do orders.
Quinn L.
Super tasty food!! Got the pork ban mi and the beef pho and will definitely come back!
Connie C
The shrimp salad roll is ok - the dipping sauce is good.Very average noodle soups. I had the beef noodle soup and all the noodles are in pieces. The beef slices are hard to chew too.
Matt B.
Perfectly serviceable vegetarian pho but pretty middle-of-the-road with nothing to set it apart. I stopped in looking for a filling meal, as I saw they had some vegan options. They have a tofu pho ($14.75 for a small; $15.75 for a large, plus tax). I got the large, which came out in under 10 minutes. You get a massive bowl, with plenty of well-cooked thin rice noodles, lots of fried tofu, and veggies (broccoli, bok choy, green cabbage, onion). The broth is onion-based and pretty good -- not too salty or oily, with moderate depth/complexity. It is amped up nicely by their homemade chili oil. Nothing special, but perfectly fine. Filling, well-priced and good service. Probably a slight step above nearby Than Brothers in terms of the veggie pho. Decent spot for Vietnamese in Ballard.
Britt H.
Service was okay however the lemongrass chicken was tasteless and dry. Also, I wish the Vietnamese coffee was more robust. I don't recommend this restaurant and I don't think I'll be back here again.
Kevin DeGraaf
My tip was re-written to be double the amount I entered, so you should be wary of untrustworthy staff here. Food was just meh.
Tom M
Highly recommend the lemongrass tofu with brown rice and veggiesThey have many vegan options clearly marked on the menu, which is highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dallas G.
Wonderful food and service! Family owned with a second location in pioneer square. The food style is southern Vietnamese. Delicious pho and dumpling soup! Will be back.
Kathy L.
One of our favorites in Seattle. The food is top notch every time, and the portion size is very large--great value for money. We always get the banh mi and at least one pho. The banh mi comes with an amazing congee that perfectly offsets the dryness of the sandwich--very thoughtful pairing! I also love the banh mi bread, which is soft and crusty.
Alivia Mikahiel
Food is not good at all, I don’t understand the positive reviews.
Great little spot! Decided to dine in tonight since it was freezing out and we were feeling some hot soup. We got the Monkey Noodle Soup, pork banh mi, and traditional cabbage salad. All were excellent and service was quick. The egg noodles in the soup were maybe the best I've had! You have a choice of egg noodle or rice noodle and our server recommended the egg. The pork in the banh mi was flavorful and a little saucy which was nice. Cabbage salad was very filling and the cabbage was finely shredded. Better than I expected! Also got a glass of wine which was a large pour. Both hubby and I were impressed (he's hard to please lol) and we devoured the food. Definitely recommend if you're looking for Vietnamese food in Ballard.
Jerrica Kostis
Went for the star anise yummy broth, Ordered tofu pho, and sadly the broth was no longer the flavorful special broth it used to be. Still lots of fresh veggies, but yeah, was pretty bummed about the boring broth. Table was sticky.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
ian l.
Maybe my favorite restaurant! Been on two lovely dates there and had a fantastic time. The food is outstanding.
Douglas King
A great place for authentic Asian meals. Great dishes and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
George Masters
Vegetarian options: I often have the tofu salad roll. It's great!
I agree with Matt B's comment on the veggie pho. It's flavourful with the sweet-onion broth but lacks that punch that would truly set it apart. Strictly average, IMHO. Large is truly large with generous amount of veggies and tofu. Service is attentive as they seated me within seconds and the food was out in under 10 mins. Ambiance on a Sunday night was quiet as there weren't many folks looking for dinner service. Although I did see a few people pop by for to-do orders.
Super tasty food!! Got the pork ban mi and the beef pho and will definitely come back!
The shrimp salad roll is ok - the dipping sauce is good.Very average noodle soups. I had the beef noodle soup and all the noodles are in pieces. The beef slices are hard to chew too.
Perfectly serviceable vegetarian pho but pretty middle-of-the-road with nothing to set it apart. I stopped in looking for a filling meal, as I saw they had some vegan options. They have a tofu pho ($14.75 for a small; $15.75 for a large, plus tax). I got the large, which came out in under 10 minutes. You get a massive bowl, with plenty of well-cooked thin rice noodles, lots of fried tofu, and veggies (broccoli, bok choy, green cabbage, onion). The broth is onion-based and pretty good -- not too salty or oily, with moderate depth/complexity. It is amped up nicely by their homemade chili oil. Nothing special, but perfectly fine. Filling, well-priced and good service. Probably a slight step above nearby Than Brothers in terms of the veggie pho. Decent spot for Vietnamese in Ballard.
Service was okay however the lemongrass chicken was tasteless and dry. Also, I wish the Vietnamese coffee was more robust. I don't recommend this restaurant and I don't think I'll be back here again.
My tip was re-written to be double the amount I entered, so you should be wary of untrustworthy staff here. Food was just meh.
Highly recommend the lemongrass tofu with brown rice and veggiesThey have many vegan options clearly marked on the menu, which is highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful food and service! Family owned with a second location in pioneer square. The food style is southern Vietnamese. Delicious pho and dumpling soup! Will be back.
One of our favorites in Seattle. The food is top notch every time, and the portion size is very large--great value for money. We always get the banh mi and at least one pho. The banh mi comes with an amazing congee that perfectly offsets the dryness of the sandwich--very thoughtful pairing! I also love the banh mi bread, which is soft and crusty.
Food is not good at all, I don’t understand the positive reviews.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
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Great little spot! Decided to dine in tonight since it was freezing out and we were feeling some hot soup. We got the Monkey Noodle Soup, pork banh mi, and traditional cabbage salad. All were excellent and service was quick. The egg noodles in the soup were maybe the best I've had! You have a choice of egg noodle or rice noodle and our server recommended the egg. The pork in the banh mi was flavorful and a little saucy which was nice. Cabbage salad was very filling and the cabbage was finely shredded. Better than I expected! Also got a glass of wine which was a large pour. Both hubby and I were impressed (he's hard to please lol) and we devoured the food. Definitely recommend if you're looking for Vietnamese food in Ballard.
Went for the star anise yummy broth, Ordered tofu pho, and sadly the broth was no longer the flavorful special broth it used to be. Still lots of fresh veggies, but yeah, was pretty bummed about the boring broth. Table was sticky.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Maybe my favorite restaurant! Been on two lovely dates there and had a fantastic time. The food is outstanding.
A great place for authentic Asian meals. Great dishes and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vegetarian options: I often have the tofu salad roll. It's great!