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    Ba Bar

    3.4 (540 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Bars, Noodles
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    French toast
    Maïkha J.

    Ba Bar has started doing brunch! I've previously been here for dinner in the past so this was my first time going for brunch. Went around 1 PM and there was a wait so definitely go on the earlier side. There is a bar area for those of us over 21 and an outdoor seating area as well. I had the delicious pandan French toast. Told myself I wouldn't eat all three pieces, but it was so good. I finished it all! My friend had a shrimp with turmeric rice. I'm only giving a four stars because I feel like there weren't too many veggie options on the menu.

    Turmeric rice scramble
    Amanda M.

    We stopped in for Sunday brunch and the line was to the door. We were able to get seated when we reached the hostess area. I do think that the staff is pretty overwhelmed with volume and it shows a bit. Our waitress was nice and prompt and our drinks came out really quickly and the food followed. Everything tasted great and we enjoyed it. I never had rice with Turmeric and I loved it paired with the scrambled egg. My partner had the vermicelli noodles which looked yum & we split the wings. He prefers a dry rub wing so he was a bit turned off by how saucy it was. But I love a good sauce on anything. The vibe was high with the Sunday crowd and we were in and out without an issue.

    Pho-ench dip sandwich
    Olivia P.

    Pleasantly surprised with the food here! I sat at the bar and the service was good and fast. The bartender made me feel great about my allergies. The pho-ench dip was 11/10! So much meat and dipped and the pho broth... chefs kiss** Super flavorful and filling! The crispy pork belly was really good too. I loved all the flavor and only wish that there was more pork belly. It's a bit fatty but in the best way. Highly recommend!

    Carol C.

    Ba Bar offers tasty eats at an affordable price during happy hour. We ordered the fish sauce wings, pork sausage sliders, beef & cabbage salad, and the grilled lam and beef lá lốt. Everything was flavorful. We were a little disappointed that we only got two pieces of the lá lốt, as I'm accustomed to enjoying a plate full when dining at other Vietnamese establishments. The happy hour menu is a good sampling of what Ba Bar has to offer. Happy Hour is only offered during the week - Monday-Friday from 2-5 pm. There is also a $6.00 minimum drink order per person.

    Earnie G.

    Ba Bar always impresses me every time I eat here. Somehow, I have never reviewed it. It doesn't really draw you in, but don't let its lack of curb appeal (it's not ugly, it's just doesn't wow you) keep you away. Service is always helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. Food is always excellent (again, even if the menu descriptions don't necessarily wow you). This place is about great food executed well. You won't be disappointed. Go!

    Grilled Chicken Vermicelli Noodles
    David H.

    Another time I wish there was an option to give 3.5 stars lol. Alright if you're looking to find a viet joint for the purposes of actually eating viet food, you'd be better off going some place else. Ba bar is gunna be your typical, overpriced, viet-American style restaurant.. which makes sense. I mean it's a chain restaurant + in u vil lol. With that said, I mean the food isn't terrible, they got a fun vibe + people come here to socialize over some drinks. I'm just saying in terms of the food itself + $$, you could most def find better, cheaper options nearby.

    Pho Tai Nam - brisket & steak
    Tara H.

    Came here on a rainy day. I ordered their pho tai ñam, which comes with brisket & steak. I thought the meat quality was very good and enjoyed the beef broth. I also think their portions here are large so I was full after my meal. My husband ordered the bun bo hue, which is a spicy traditional noodle soup. The noodles are different but I also liked the flavor of the broth. It came with a good amount of brisket and pork belly. It also included the a cube of pig's blood, which is typical for this soup. Overall, I liked my experience and thought this location at UVillage was nice. I would go here again.

    Jaymee S.

    I got the combination plate and everything tasted good. I've been here twice now with friends and it's never a let down. In the summer though there are a lot of wasps nearby so I would caution if you're scared of those to sit inside instead. Their honey wings are really good, and it's a good place to go to catch up with friends. Wasn't mind blowing but standard good food. Service was fine, we didn't have to wait around a lot.

    Menu
    Chris L.

    The food here is really good. The Saigon Chicken Wings are crispy and savory with the fish sauce taste. The combo vermicelli has so many options on it: chicken, pork, sausage patty, shrimp, imperial roll, and pickled veggies. It's so good and perfect if you're indecisive because you get to taste a little bit of everything. I also think it is one of their more filling dishes. The garlic noodles are really good too - great garlic flavor with bits of crab. The Bun Bo Hue broth is very hearty with a tiny spice to it. The meat is tender and cooked to perfection. The service is usually pretty quick. From being seated to being served is never a long wait.

    Outdoor dining area
    Sandra N.

    We planned a small farewell for my sweet Jade before her new adventures outside of Washington were to begin. Ba Bar was the spot. The decor was so cute. It was nice and spacious with an outdoor seating area for those sunny and warm days. Our male server was far from attentive. He was kind but always seemed to rush us and if he wasn't rushing us to order, he had us waiting extra long to order additional drinks or food. Definitely could've been a more positive customer service experience. We had some imperial rolls, spinach and mushroom rice paper, Saigon wings and I ordered Bun Bo hue. Imperial rolls were amazing. The rice paper was pretty dry. Saigon wings were good but it's a flavor that's very normal and the bun Bo hue had a very porky smell to it. I even added chili paste and that smell and taste was very strong. It was a nice spread of food and friends. I love the area. Parking was tight but plenty. I'd love to check out one of their other locations. Now I want to explore this area.

    Chicken Rotisserie with Broken Rice
    Rajendra S.

    Had planned on visiting several times when in Seattle, but hadn't made it until today! Superb food in a great cafe like setting. The service was superb and friendly. Very tasty meals all round and just right in amount. A menu from a meat eaters region of the world so don't expect too many vegetarian options Loved our visit and we're certainly going to be back.

    Bun cha Ha Noi
    Jeff C.

    It's been a while and we were happy to go back. The better half felt like a Vietnamese meal so off we went. I can't recall ever having a chicken pho before so decided to try one for the fun of it. Good stuff on both accounts. Bun cha Ha Noi - nice pork belly and essentially a hamburger with vermicelli and the usual accoutrements was good as was my chicken pho. Key thing to remember - we're bringing our little pup next time as the outdoor area is apparently dog friendly. Saw a couple cute poochies during our meal. Servers all friendly and polished. Very nice overall. We'll be back.

    Vegetarian Vermicelli Noodles

    The vegetarian vermicelli noodles were delicious! The sauce was a salty soy mixture, the tofu spinach wrap was very flavorful, the mushrooms had a great flavor and the fresh veggies made this plate amazing. I also got the Vietnamese iced coffee which was a great ratio of coffee to milk, very strong and not too sweet. The service was great and the food came out fairly fast with a half full restaurant. I would definitely come here again!

    Lemon grass rockfish on pandan rice and cabbage.

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    Very popular spot; but it was my first and last time for dinner here…read more Food was fine, ratings from 3 to 4 stars at my table for hummus, crispy nigiri, chicken parmesan, and a burger. But a couple other things just spoiled it.... Service was slow, the server mostly absent, and the starters and the main dishes were served all at once. I wonder what the server was thinking a "starter" was supposed to be.... This was during an evening in February and the place was way overheated , I estimated something close to 80F where we were sitting. Cocktails were fine and I will come back to just sit at bar for that, but the dinner experience was just not for me at Joey's.

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    I have been going to the Mr West downtown for many years and finally had the chance to check out…read morethe U village location. They have so much outdoor seating, on both sides of the cafe, which I really like. Way more than downtown. Food came out super quick too. My go to order has always been the Mr Breakfast plate, it's super hearty and full of great breakfast foods. However, the price has increased exponentially and quality has definitely gone down. I used to pay around $15 for this plate and it included bacon and now it's $17 + an extra $4 to add 2 pieces of bacon. (The bacon is totally worth it though). The potatoes recipe need to be completely refined, or they need to offer a substitution option for them. They are overly soft and they don't have nearly enough seasoning. That was the only thing that remained on my plate when I was done! and the soft boiled egg tasted a little off to me, like it had been sitting for a bit long. Other than that, the Turkish eggs and chopped chicken salad were very fresh and good. Staff were super nice when ordering at the counter, coffees and pastries were good as well. Overall I will come back here, just would like to see some quality changes with the Mr Breakfast as it used to be very good.

    We popped into Mr. West for a caffeine fix and loved the vibe…read more The interior is quite pretty -modern, stylish, and filled with plants--with a very cute, comfortable seating area and a long bar. Modern yet stylish filled with plants interior. The gal who took our order was friendly. We ordered a couple of lattes which were delicious! I had the cherry blossom latte which is seasonal, nicely balanced and delicious. Not overly sweet. We did not eat however i did check some of the food as it was being delivered to other guest. I have to say what I saw looked tasty. I would happily return.

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    Oh man, how was this place empty when we got there. Odd time of day and day of week maybe, but the…read morefood was consistently excellent and the staff attentive and friendly. Loved the Reuben. It had a healthy amount of meat and balanced sauce and sauerkrout . Fries were crisp and fluffy, well salted and great for some mustard or ketchup dipping. Usually when you ask for anchovies at a restaurant you get one or two weak ones, or they are super boney. Here we got a whole school topping the salad, big and with the best soft bones so you just eat them up. Great salad. It's been a while so I can't talk to the other dishes as well but I know we left there with all four of us excited to come back for more.

    After nearly 20 years of coming here (through multiple ownership changes) we've decided it's time…read moreto stop trying to recapture the wonderful experiences we once had. Unfortunately, the quality has declined to the point where it no longer feels worth the effort. The food is now significantly overpriced for what you get. Service is generally friendly, but inconsistent. One visit about six months ago stands out: we waited over 10 minutes after being seated with no acknowledgment, and eventually walked out. It wasn't even busy. Most recently, we were seated near the window when someone came in and asked to watch the baseball game. The staff turned the bar TV volume up so loud it was difficult to have a conversation. While we understand it's a sports-friendly environment, that level of noise didn't match the pricing or atmosphere we expected. Sports bars don't usually serve burgers that cost $26. We could have moved, but didn't anticipate such a dramatic change for one patron. We're grateful for the great memories over the years, but it's clear the experience has shifted, and not in a direction that works for us anymore.

    Ba Bar - vietnamese - Updated May 2026

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