On a day trip to Baybridge island, my friends and I decided to try this trending restaurant, and it was worth the hype! Everything we ordered was packed with flavor and well executed in this fusion restaurant. The spicy truffle wontons with grilled shrimp were a standout! They were super aromatic with the truffle flavor coming through, and the shrimp added a nice extra layer of texture and richness. The wontons were not quite spicy, however. We also tried thier chili prawn noodles, which had egg noodles and was just as good. The tempura shrimp was also crunchy and added to the great mix of textures. We also had the rockfish, which was in a nice creamy sauce and cooked nicely, complementing the rest of the meal well. read more

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We were visiting Bainbridge Island for the day and while in town going to parks, walking around, retail etc, we worked up an appetite for lunch. Among a few other spots, Ba Sa was on our hit list to check out, so we came by for lunch. Its a nice looking modern Vietnamese restaurant with a fusion-y spin on Viet food. We didn't know what to order so we looked at a bunch of photos to see what looked good. We started off with the Chicken Buns. It was really good karage chicken bao buns, very flavorful, nicely prepared and the mayo was tasty! We really enjoyed this to start off our meal. As for our entrees, we got: Bun Cha Hanoi: Good amount of meats, I really liked this, comes with 2 pork patties, 2 grilled pork skewers, an egg roll, noodles to dip in the nuoc cham sauce with lettuce to make some wraps. I went to town on this! Sautee Beef Vermicelli: I got some bites to this dish as well, beef was plenty, quite flavorful stir fried beef, good marinade on the beef, comes with vermicelli noodles with some assorted veggies and crispy bits on top. A good non soup beef noodle dish! We came at a good time, we got seated pretty quickly, friendly staff, it is on the pricier side but we enjoyed the food a lot. The place got busier when we were leaving. Worth coming by to check out if you in the neighborhood! read more

Ba Sa - Chicken Buns - Vietnamese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Ambiance is nice for a date or get together with dear friends. Wide range of drink and wine options at the bar. Bar view is of the kitchen and goes well if you love watching the action of dishes being prepared. Ordered the tamarind sour mocktail and it gave the sour twang my taste buds were yearning for. Eggplant and tofu + garlic and green beans each come with a serving of white rice. Both were extremely flavorful and hit the spot! Duck confit was cooked perfectly. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside over a bed of garlic rice. Service was excellent. They gave great pairing suggestions of wine for each dish. Thank you! read more

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I love this place. Heck, I took a ferry over just to eat there. Sat at the counter because it was filled up but it was so good. It's a nice setting and the service was great. read more

Ba Sa - Vietnamese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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We had to wait an hour for a table but let me just say it was sooo worth the wait! Great service and AMAZING food. We had spring rolls to start and they were yummy. My bestie got pho and I got beef vermicelli. It's the best we have EVER had. So if ever in Seattle, take the ferry to Bainbridge Island and check this place out. Get on the waitlist beforehand to avoid a long wait! read more

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Amazing food and even better customer service! The highlight for us was definitely the calamari -- perfectly cooked, light, crispy, clean HUGE and literally melt-in-your-mouth tender. Easily some of the best we've ever had. Can't wait to come back again! read more

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This small place on Bainbridge Island brings very flavorful dishes and cocktails to Winslow and we can't get over the beautiful setting and the tree! They just refurbished the lovely patio too. We have been here many times and our favorites are: Spicy Truffle Wanton: unbelievably savory shrimp and pork dumplings. Do not pass this up. Dry Aged Ribeye Pho: this very delicious beef pho comes with a savory donut!! Passion fruit lemon drop cocktail read more

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The food was great and the vibes matched. Definitely try the wontons when you go. Cheers.

Parking is plenty and easy to find. The interior is decorated nicely. There's a good amount of seating for small to medium sized groups. Dry aged ribeye beef pho (4/5): the meat pieces were pretty big. Almost too big to be honest but the flavor was good from the broth. There was also a good kick overall. Not too mild nor too spicy. Tap to pay is accepted. Service took some time, especially the pho. Overall Ba Sa is a good restaurant. Food is yummy but takes a while and service could use improvement. However, the ambiance and staff were nice. read more

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Ba Sa? Yes-sa!!! So I did have to wait at least 1 hr to get seated, which was stressful esp when you are hungry but this is where my group wanted to dine. Located on Bainbridge Island, just a quick ferry ride over, the restaurant is cute! I tried a few items including the wontons, chili shrimp noodle dish, and the corn ribs. The shrimp noodle dish is a must and corn ribs, although simple was delicious. I also enjoyed the hard cider, if you like drinks on the sweet side. Although the wait was less than ideal, the food and service was enough for me to return if I'm in Seattle again. read more

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Haven't been here in a while, but I brought my family this time and they are fans! Everything was just as good as my last visit, though I personally wasn't a big fan of the Bun Cha Hanoi. Fortunately, the other dishes more than made up for it, so this spot is still a 5/5 for me. We sat inside since the patio couldn't accommodate our group of seven. FOOD Chili Prawn Noodles - 5/5 Packed with flavor, and the prawns were lightly battered and fried to a perfect crisp. The kids loved this one. Spicy Truffle Wontons - 5/5 So good we ordered two plates. Corn Ribs - 4/5 A tasty appetizer. Truffle JoJos - 4/5 Potato wedges served with a green garlic aioli sauce. Bun Cha Hanoi - 3.5/5 Not my personal favorite, though a few family members enjoyed it. This place is just a quick ferry ride away, perfect for grabbing lunch or dinner and strolling around afterward. It does get busy since it's a smaller restaurant, but we've been lucky to get seated right away. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Great food with a fresh spin on Vietnamese classics. We did a day trip from Seattle to Bainbridge, and after walking around town we ended up grabbing dinner at Ba Sa. Location is convenient as it was right in the midst of all the other restaurants and shops in the main area, and walking distance to the ferry terminal. We tried the bao bun appetizer that was filled with tasty karaage chicken and had the pho. The beef in the pho was very flavorful and the broth was delicious as well. I also like how they did not skimp on the beef. Overall good food in a quaint atmosphere, I only wish the line and the wait for a table was not as long. But it was a weekend night after all. read more

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What an incredible restaurant!! I was seeing Ba Sa all over my Tiktok page and I knew I just had to go, right up my alley! We stopped in for a snack and some drinks since we were going elsewhere for dinner. We loved the chicken buns and the wontons, they hit the spot! The drinks were also INCREDIBLE, I love a good cocktail. I got the white silk and omg delicious. Their patio is also dog friendly so this place gets 10 stars in my book! read more

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I found myself back on Bainbridge Island visiting family and this was my second time at Ba Sa. In my opinion, it may be one the best restaurants on the island. They were busy on a Friday night and our server was really kind. He was attentive despite the business. Ba Sa isn't a huge restaurant; however, the inside is cozy and offers a high-end feel. They offer outdoor seating as well, but I recommend sitting inside. The food always hits. Delicious, perfectly flavored and fresh. We got the Chicken Karaage Bao Buns and I could've eaten these for my meal alone. The chicken was juicy and the cabbage and pickled onions offered a nice zest. The pho was rich and perfect for a cold night, the beef was tender and the broth was very tasty. The prawns and noodles are always a good go-to. Again, excellent flavor and the bok choy on the side offers a fresh taste. If you're looking for a good Asian fusion restaurant, check out Ba Sa! read more

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The food was exceptional and the patio was beautiful. Definitely worth a trip from Seattle the bainbridge in May. read more

Ba Sa - Ribs - Vietnamese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Ba Sa offers upscale Vietnamese dining on Bainbridge. It has indoor and outdoor seating. At almost 2pm on a late September Sunday, the wait time was only about 5 minutes. That said, they offer a reservation waitlist bookable on Yelp. What we ordered: 1. Garlic green veggies. Mom was looking for a gluten-limited item. They can make this completely gluten free, but the chicken she wanted added was marinated in a sauce with trace amounts of gluten. She also got half green beans, half broccoli. It also comes with a side of rice. Though the base price is $19 without protein, and most protein add ons were $8, adding chicken (unlisted) took it to $31. On the plus side, it had a very complex and delicious sauce... definitely a fish sauce and something sweet (unsure if hoisin, oyster or if they merely added brown sugar). 2. Broth and noodles in oxtail broth. I wanted some basic broth without all the proteins, and this did it for me! I have to say when it first came, the noodles on the top tasted fairly bland. I should have let it sit for an extra three to five minutes to soak in more broth. The broth was very flavorful, star anise prominent and maybe the slightest hint of cinnamon. 3. Jasmine tea. Came served in a proper cast iron pot, which I loved. These people clearly understand tea done the right way. (And I did not taste remnants of coffee, so there's no cross mixing of drinking vessels.) They had these little fly fans to help for those eating outdoors on the patio. Food containers to go were the basic brown boxes. I wished they had given us a bag to take the leftovers... For that $31/dish pricing, I expected a little more. read more

Ba Sa - The garlic greens (half and half green beans and broccoli) with our (off menu) protein add on: Chicken. $31 - Vietnamese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Parking: there's a small parking lot tucked behind Ba Sa (located next to Bainbridge Bike Co). Just be sure to not park in the reserved stalls (reserved for the other businesses located directly in front of the parking lot). Service: the hostess was nice and the waiter was attentive, food came out fast. Ambiance: the restaurant was beautifully decorated. It was pretty busy! Food: Chili Wontons with Truffle Oil (6/10)- it wasn't as flavorful as I was hoping and also pretty expensive for $19, given the amount. A bit of a let down even though it was a recommended dish! Bun Cha Ha Noi (8/10)- very yummy! Love the eggroll and the style of eggroll wrap that they use, makes so much crunchier and crisper. The cha and thit nuong were both very flavorful. It was delicious! read more

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Small restaurant with friendly staff. Small menu with a variety of options focusing more on northern Vietnamese food. The portion was ok but slightly overpriced read more

+ Yummy authentic VN food. + Polite, helpful staff. - Uncharacteristically exorbitant. VN food is well-known to be cheap and bình dân. I guess the high prices here are influenced by the touristy locale. - There's one hallway table where your leg will rub against the power cable. Not ergonomic for the customer. Doesn't look safe. - Slightly limited interior seating. + Multiple restrooms. I had: $24 Dry Aged Beef Pho + $9 Mocktail Passion Mist + tax + tip = $42 read more

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Service was pretty mid....we started with one server who, after taking our appetizer and drink order, never came back. Luckily another server saw us looking around for him and helped us out. The food was good but everything we got was super rich and heavy. I'd try a lighter selection if I went again. read more

Heard lots of good things about ba sa so had to come try it out. Came on a weekend dinner, thankfully didn't have to wait. We got sat outside on their little patio which was pretty cute. We ordered the spicy truffle wontons, the grilled pork and rice, and the chicken buns. The wonts were really good. The truffle flavor was strong and yummy. I just wish it was more spicy. The grilled pork and rice was good. Not amazing, but still a solid dish. Pork was well done, tender enough to cut easily. Fish sauce was yummy, I like the pickled vegetables as well. Chicken buns were okay! It looks amazing, but kinda disappointing eating it. Just felt like there wasn't enough flavor. Some of the fried chicken was soggy as well which is never a nice bite to have. Overall, an okay place! The service was pretty good, some of the food is solid, but nothing is really standout amazing. Would rather just get fish and chips across the street and go back to Seattle for Asian food read more

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I don't usually write reviews like this, but my experience here honestly left me really uncomfortable. When my friend and I were seated, things started off okay. But after we placed our order, there was little to no service. Our food took a while to come out, and we didn't receive any updates or check ins during the wait. After that, our server only came back to give us the bill nothing in between. What made the experience bad was noticing how different the service was for other tables. Other customers were being greeted warmly, checked on frequently, and given refills almost immediately. Meanwhile, we didn't receive a single refill the entire time, and there was little to no interaction with our server. It felt very one sided and pretty uncomfortable. As two Asian women dining at an ASIAN restaurant, it was confusing and upsetting to feel this way. After reading other reviews, I realized we're not the only ones who have had this kind of experience here, which is even more concerning. The restaurant itself wasn't even busy! There were plenty of open tables and staff standing around, so it didn't seem like a matter of being overwhelmed. It just felt like we were overlooked. I also work in food service, so I understand how important tipping is. But this was the first time I genuinely questioned whether to tip at all, because it we didn't receive any real service. The only reason I'm giving 2 stars instead of 1 is because the food itself was actually good. Unfortunately, the service made us feel unwelcome and small the entire time, which overshadowed everything else. I really hope management takes reviews like this seriously and works on providing consistent, respectful service to all customers. read more

Ba Sa - Vietnamese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

Ambience - ok. The ambience left some to be desired for the pricing of the restaurant. We ordered the chili shrimp Ramen, as well as the meat sandwich. The shrimp to Peru was awesome and really well cooked, but wish they had more of the sauce with the onions over it and the noodles could've had a little bit more flavor. The Bahn mi sandwich was probably one of the best sandwiches I had, was a little bit overpriced for $18 For its size. The service was also mediocre unfortunately our server was not super friendly. It didn't come once during our entire lunch to check on us and forgot to bring some sauce we requested the entire time we're there, but only figured it out, once he finally checked on us at the end. read more

Ba Sa - Bahn mi sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Visiting Bainbridge for the first time and decided to give Ba Sa a try. We are from CA so there are many good Vietnamese food restaurants. Ba Sa met our expectations. Food came out pretty fast. We put ourselves on the waitlist before riding the ferry but there was a delay on the ferry ride so we lined up a second time when we got on the ferry. Food: *my recommendations -Lemongrass lamb *- taste really good to me even though I don't usually eat lamb -Spicy Truffle Wonton -Chili Oil Prawns Noodle * -Short Rib Stir Fry Tumeric Noodles * -Bun Cha Hanoi -Taro Egg Rolls - Saw many reviews raved about their egg rolls but to me it's alright. But overall the entire meal was pleasant and delicious. The waiter checked on us twice to refill water. We came for dinner so the temperature was just right sitting inside. I wish their dessert menu has some kind of cake. We came here to celebrate birthdays but as other reviewers mentioned, they did nothing even though I mentioned there were two birthdays celebration that night. If this small detail was added, even a free scoop of ice cream, a small slice of cake, or macaron on a plate that says Happy Birthday would then earn my 5 stars. When I asked the waiter if they got anything special, he mentioned the bread pudding and they can add a free candle. That's about it. They did not automatically add the tips for the table even though we have a party of 5 people. Side note: the menu was really hard to read because it was getting dark in the restaurant. I suggest them to still have a paper menu available. It was quite difficult to read on the phone so I screenshot pictures of the food we want to speed up the ordering process. I went back to my photo album while placing order with our waiter. read more

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I've been wanting to go to Basa for the longest time, but never had the chance until now. Wait time: We joined the Yelp wait list while we were on the ferry and about 10 ish min from docking since we saw that the wait time was 11-26 min. We got the text that our table was ready as we were walking there and was immediately seated Serve: The service was so good! Our waiter was super attentive and went to check up on us from time to time Parking: We went on a Saturday at around 1 PM and parking near there was hard, but we managed to get a spot further down. Food: Starting off with the chili oil shrimp, this was good, but it was kind of heavy and we were prepared for it since it was a chili oil base. The shrimp was super flavorful and the bok choy helped cut down the oiliness The other main dish we got was the short ribs tumeric noodle. This was our favorite out of the 2 entree. Super flavorful and well balanced. For dessert we got the banana bread pudding. It was SO good! It came out warm and we would 100% get this again Overall: I would recommend this place to anyone! I want to come back here to try the other dishes and would go with a bigger party just so I can try more read more

Ba Sa - Banana bread pudding - Vietnamese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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3.5 for food Came to see the hype and it was disappointing. Potato with lemongrass aioli was probably best dish while everything else was mediocre especially for the price. Great location and server was great though! read more

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Had a delightful lunch at Basa. Decent Vietnamese dishes with a nice twist. We ordered Duck Salad, Bun Cha, and Pork with Rice. Duck Salad: well seasoned but duck was a bit dry. Bun Cha: absolutely love a touch of galangal in the meatball. Best dish! Pork with rice: served with rice instead of broken rice like usual but overall pretty good. Service was good. We got seated right away with a nice patio. It was sunny and warm so everything was perfect read more

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The atmosphere was great, and the service was very attentive. My glass of wine was excellent, even though a small pour and pricey. I ordered an appetizer which has fried chicken in a bun like used for Peking Duck. It was tasty but very hard to bite the chicken as it was overcooked. My son had a pork dish that didn't have much pork, but a lot of rice a over hard egg and some red onions. I will give it a five on service and atmosphere, but I would give it about a three on food. Everything was beautifully presented, but the substance and taste just wasn't there. I'd try it again. read more

Best and only Vietnamese restaurant on the island. Both pho and vermicelli noodles are delicious. I'm not a huge fan of the pork patties, but that's more a personal preference. Limited street parkings available, service is kinda below average. Restaurant was a little slow and the first server was not super attentive since we were sitting outside. read more

Ba Sa - Dry age ribeye beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Love love love this place!! I've been here a few times over the past few years and it's always a hit! I had the sesame glaze wings, chicken banh mi, and the spicy margarita mocktail. All were very flavorful and delicious. I would highly recommend this place. I will definitely be back! Happy eating! read more

Ba Sa - Chicken karaage banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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I love coming here any time we go to bainbridge island. Especially since I'm a sucker for corn ribs. Recently I tried their spicy truffle wontons and it was probably my favorite dish. The flavor was devine. read more

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Honestly, I did NOT have high hopes for this spot. It was already strange enough that there were two Vietnamese restaurants right across the street from each other on a small, touristy island where the Viet populace would be hide-and-seek champions. Plus, I've often been disappointed by restaurants peddling upscale Viet-fusion fare (looking at you, Little Sister). So to say I was less than enthused would be an understatement. But we were on a time crunch, so we opted for the closest and tastiest-sounding option, which was Ba Sa. And I'm happy to say we made the right decision. The menu was simple and offered a respectable variety of Viet-inspired dishes, with a few clearly trying their best to be authentic, such as the bún chả and bún thịt nướng, while other options attempted to be bougie renditions of humble staples, like bánh mì (that had variations with karaage or short rib) and phở with dry-aged ribeye. I'm only slightly ashamed to say we ordered the latter. My aunt tried the karaage bánh mì, while my uncle went with the grilled pork version. Between the two, the grilled pork was the clear winner, though my aunt did appreciate the karaage. Also, the bánh mì had pickled red onions for some reason, but I suppose that's Ba Sa's way of elevating the sandwich. And I got the phở. I was disappointed that it didn't come with basil and the other veggies on a plate, but they did at least throw a handful of bean sprouts in the bowl, hella green onions, and a lime wedge on the side, so that was nice. The Chinese doughnut accompaniment was tasty, too. While the broth did have the usual deep, beefy flavor you'd expect, it was intensely oily as well, which was slightly off-putting. But I still enjoyed my noodle soup regardless. As for the service, it was rather slow, but as with many restaurants these days, they seemed understaffed. Also, we sat on the patio on a balmy day in early fall, and flies were abundant. I wish they had fans or something to ward away the flies, which were numerous and ravenous. But it's also possible Ba Sa was trying to replicate the authentic experience of dining outdoors in Vietnam. read more

My daughter and I were visiting the island, were starving and stumbled into this place. What a find! The drinks were delicious, I had a watermelon spritzer. She loved the dumplings and my soup was perfection. read more

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We came here to this small and cozy restaurant and had some amazing Vietnamese food. We tried the taro egg rolls and dry aged ribeye beef pho and they were both phenomenal and full of flavors. This may be the best pho I've tried. The service was great; where the staff member gave us some suggestions on what to order and he did not steer us wrong. This is definitely a must try when you're in the area. read more

Ba Sa - Dry aged ribeye beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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I actually would give this place a 3.5. The food and service were ok. There is nothing to rave about this place to be honest. I feel like I had high expectations knowing that it was elevated Vietnamese food, but I felt let down. I ordered the beef vermicelli and we also got truffle pork/shrimp dumplings. The beef was drenched in a sauce which was a bummer because I felt like it took away from the actually tenderness of the beef. The dumpling sauce was FIRE. It was so good! All in all, I wouldn't necessarily come again but hoping it was just an off day that lacked quick service and simple favors. We got seated outside though, which was a plus! The patio is nice and warm for Seattle's fall and winter times. read more

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Great clean outdoor seating with heaters for the cold months coming. Started off with dumplings which sat in an amazing light sauce I was ready to grab a straw and slurp. After the appetizer the service was extremely slow, about 25minutes between appetizer and entree. For the entree had the mushroom pho which was full of great toppings like mushrooms, fried onions, green onion, cilantro, the red onion was a little much. Broth was a bit under seasoned. Then again service took a little while to rally to get the check. Sign me up for the dumplings again though! read more

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this place showed up first when we looked on yelp so we decided to give it a try. we weren't expecting much when it came to authenticity but we saw glowing reviews so we wanted to give it a try. we were sat outside in their patio which was cute, well decorated and we had a nice view of the main street. for starters, we shared the taro egg rolls. the filling itself was surprisingly delicious but note that the fish sauce that comes with it is extremely watered down and the pickled vegetables are grated in a manner that makes it almost mushy. my boyfriend got the pork and rice. the pork was way toooo sweet that I couldn't have more than a bite. the same problem with the pickled vegetables and fish sauce for this dish as well. rice was also a little too wet and overcooked for our liking. I got the short rib stir fry turmeric noodles. the turmeric noodles for this dish were exquisite. beautiful chew and good flavor although a little salty. the gai lan was a good touch to the dish adding a bit of freshness to it. my main gripe with this dish was the meat which was again way too sweet, an issue common in both dishes. for the price I wouldn't say that this place was worth it. it's definitely on the pricier side and I felt like the cost couldn't be justified by the food we had. read more

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Great service and wonderful fare. Spicy wontons & the chicken wings were notably delicious. The Bahn mi was lacking substance, very little meat or veggies. The ambiance was great for being a very small restaurant and bar. We dined at lunch and it was easy to get in/out. Would dine here again! read more

Me and my friends visited Bainbridge Island and decided to stop at Ba Sa for lunch, and I was very impressed! Three of us ordered the Dry Aged Ribeye Beef Pho as well as the Spicy Truffle Wontons to split. It was the perfect amount of food to not be totally stuffed. I loved the uniqueness of the Spicy Truffle wontons, and thought they tasted very good. The pho was also very impressive as well. I loved the addition of the Chinese long donut which you could either eat on its own or dip in the broth. People were constantly flowing in and out, so you could tell it's a favorite spot on the island. I would highly recommend if you're visiting Bainbridge Island! read more

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Ba Sa is a fantastic Vietnamese restaurant, and not just because it's convenient for ferry-goers. Our first visit was mostly out of curiosity and we were very excited for our return visit. The mushroom pho is surprisingly great. I'm not vegan or vegetarian, just someone who craves noodles and soup on a chilly day. The broth had the savory qualities you expect from pho. I didn't miss the meat at all. I did request a side of the Chinese donut and it was the perfect accompaniment. My wife's bun cha was also impressive. The sauce is a nice balance of sweet and savory. I realize that sounds simple, but I've been disappointed enough to order this dish with tempered expectations. We also loved the grilled pork and egg roll. Can't go wrong here. We did have a weird experience with our initial server. His shift ended in the middle of service but did not let us know. Our new server introduced herself without a handoff. I thought this was odd, but she was also much friendlier so I can't complain too much. Excited to return again next time we're in BI. Until then, will have to try their sister restaurant Ramie in Capitol Hill! read more

Ba Sa - bun cha - Vietnamese Near Me - Bainbridge Island, Washington

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