My boyfriend and I wanted to support local on our way home from work. I’m so sad to say but this was a horrible dinner for both of us. The guy was very nice, but that’s the only positive. The chicken teriyaki was meh. Not the worst but not worth it. The pho is a nightmare. The broth is bland it tastes like box broth with no extra seasonings added. The brisket was chewy I spit it out the moment I took a bite. The veggies were wilted and seemed like they were old. I’m used to rich broth with my pho where you can smell the broth through the take away packaging. Usually my boyfriend can smell the pho broth being opened when im in the kitchen and he’s in the living room. Im sitting right next to him and there is no savory aroma.
I came in here because I needed to use the bathroom before my son's soccer game but I am glad I did. I got the regular sized pho #4 which is half steak half brisket. The broth was very flavorful and the veggies were fresh. The broth was very hot and I burned my hand but it was worth it. It needs to be hot to cook the steak, which was perfectly medium after sitting in the broth for 5 minutes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Well-Done Briskets Noodle Soup, Home Made Noodles
Rad Yellow Duck
BEST fried rice and chicken teriyaki in town! Also amazing boba and good prices! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Breast Teriyaki
Jin Kim
I think this place tastes great. It has different style of regular pho places. Thicker noodles and good tasting broth. Im pretty sure some others can tell the difference. Good place for hangover food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Eric Hightower
The chicken and pork banh mi were both great. I prefer the chicken but would recommend either. Great value/price. Nice, hot banh mi.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
C S
Super cheap amazing bahn mi, tasty teriyaki and amazing fried rice!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mya OReilly
Got BBQ pork bah mi, the bread was toasted really well, didn't skimp on the meat and was flavorful and meal was still warm. Service was super fast and host was nice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Rebecca P.
My kind of dive! Spunky service. Informal vibe. Reasonable prices. Fresh, tasty fare including the yummy taro smoothie. Bottom line: Yum for a fair price!
Wendy M.
Most delicious food I've ever had. Very economic and has the BEST COSTUMER SERVICE EVER!! I love how it's family owned and also so clean and welcoming. They always play the best music, it makes me want to get up and dance and it helps me enjoy my food. If I could give this place 100 stars I would.
D. W.
Very good very clean very nice people I would definitely come back. Plenty of meat also. The noodles were not my favorite.
The spicy chicken teriyaki was trash. Stringy chewy meat and bland. The service wasn’t great either.
Service: 1
Tori Stelter
Mine and my family's favorite nearby spot. We go pretty often and the food is always wonderful. Never been somewhere that has pho, teriyaki and Thai ice tea(our favorites) all in one spot. Service is always wonderful and they are so welcoming to my toddler despite the mess they inevitably leave. We will definitely keep coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luke Williford
Best beef fried rice I’ve had in Seattle. Really quaint and old school spot with awesome no nonsense service. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
amongus sus
Easily, without a doubt, the best teriyaki you can get at Ballard Pho and Teriyaki. There is absolutely no establishment within 10 feet serving teriyaki of the caliber produced here. Further, out of all of the one servers who helped me, that server provided, hands down, the best service they have ever provided to me the one time I ate there. Overall, out of the one times I visited this restaurant, it was the best experience I’ve ever had at this restaurant that one time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Breast Teriyaki
Dan Hoyt (Higgs-Boson)
Great little Vietnamese place. Food is really good, the bahn me sandwiches are super tasty!
My boyfriend and I wanted to support local on our way home from work. I’m so sad to say but this was a horrible dinner for both of us. The guy was very nice, but that’s the only positive. The chicken teriyaki was meh. Not the worst but not worth it. The pho is a nightmare. The broth is bland it tastes like box broth with no extra seasonings added. The brisket was chewy I spit it out the moment I took a bite. The veggies were wilted and seemed like they were old. I’m used to rich broth with my pho where you can smell the broth through the take away packaging. Usually my boyfriend can smell the pho broth being opened when im in the kitchen and he’s in the living room. Im sitting right next to him and there is no savory aroma.
Food: 1
Recommended dishes: Well-Done Briskets Noodle Soup
I came in here because I needed to use the bathroom before my son's soccer game but I am glad I did. I got the regular sized pho #4 which is half steak half brisket. The broth was very flavorful and the veggies were fresh. The broth was very hot and I burned my hand but it was worth it. It needs to be hot to cook the steak, which was perfectly medium after sitting in the broth for 5 minutes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Well-Done Briskets Noodle Soup, Home Made Noodles
BEST fried rice and chicken teriyaki in town! Also amazing boba and good prices! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Breast Teriyaki
I think this place tastes great. It has different style of regular pho places. Thicker noodles and good tasting broth. Im pretty sure some others can tell the difference. Good place for hangover food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
The chicken and pork banh mi were both great. I prefer the chicken but would recommend either. Great value/price. Nice, hot banh mi.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Super cheap amazing bahn mi, tasty teriyaki and amazing fried rice!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Got BBQ pork bah mi, the bread was toasted really well, didn't skimp on the meat and was flavorful and meal was still warm. Service was super fast and host was nice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
My kind of dive! Spunky service. Informal vibe. Reasonable prices. Fresh, tasty fare including the yummy taro smoothie. Bottom line: Yum for a fair price!
Most delicious food I've ever had. Very economic and has the BEST COSTUMER SERVICE EVER!! I love how it's family owned and also so clean and welcoming. They always play the best music, it makes me want to get up and dance and it helps me enjoy my food. If I could give this place 100 stars I would.
Very good very clean very nice people I would definitely come back. Plenty of meat also. The noodles were not my favorite.
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The spicy chicken teriyaki was trash. Stringy chewy meat and bland. The service wasn’t great either.
Service: 1
Mine and my family's favorite nearby spot. We go pretty often and the food is always wonderful. Never been somewhere that has pho, teriyaki and Thai ice tea(our favorites) all in one spot. Service is always wonderful and they are so welcoming to my toddler despite the mess they inevitably leave. We will definitely keep coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best beef fried rice I’ve had in Seattle. Really quaint and old school spot with awesome no nonsense service. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Easily, without a doubt, the best teriyaki you can get at Ballard Pho and Teriyaki. There is absolutely no establishment within 10 feet serving teriyaki of the caliber produced here. Further, out of all of the one servers who helped me, that server provided, hands down, the best service they have ever provided to me the one time I ate there. Overall, out of the one times I visited this restaurant, it was the best experience I’ve ever had at this restaurant that one time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Breast Teriyaki
Great little Vietnamese place. Food is really good, the bahn me sandwiches are super tasty!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich