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Cute place in Queen Anne. We went for lunch. One of the best bahn mi sandwiches I've ever had. Came with fries, a delicious sauce for the fries and some pho broth that I dipped my sandwich in. They looked like they had a mostly full bar, a couple TVs on the walls, and really cute atmosphere. The service was a touch slow, particularly bc we were one of just a couple tables in there, but nothing too bad. Will definitely be back!
Pretty good pho especially on a Christmas Day. Largest spring rolls I've seen at a place. But maybe cause there was a lot of lettuce sticking out. Service was nice and fast. The interior was clean. Good spot for a cold day.
Staff was friendly and great ambiance. Street parking so be prepared for that. We weren't super hungry so split the two dishes that we got. I am a little torn. The grilled pork was good. One of the best in Seattle. But the bell peppers, green beans was a little off with this traditional dish. It did not need any fusion twist. Just give me the food as is and maybe some mint. The bánh khọt was solid but too much coconut flavor in the batter. The vegetables that came with it was aplenty and I appreciated that to with the pork vermicelli noodles. The price was on but that is what you expect from Cap Hill.
It was hard to find a spot nearby that would be open on Christmas and lucky this restaurant was open. The service was I very friendly, we got a table for two right the way, and food arrived quick. We got some fresh rolls, which were really huge. I really liked the dipping sauce, seems like they put some picked radish and carrots as toppings in addition to peanuts. Also they give you 4 pieces of rolls, whole most places, in my experience, only give you 2 ([insert mind-blown guy meme]) The pho was delicious but, I thought, could be a little bit more fatty. The position was huge and perfect to split between two people. The vibe seemed very casual and relaxed, many people seem to be there with families or on a date.
The food and flavor of this place is nice but the service really sucks thus the low stars. First off, we were seated right by the bathroom which was not appealing watching people pass us each time they had to use the bathroom. This is not contributing to the low rating but it should tell you we were furthest from the kitchen and maybe contributed to also being ignored. It took a bit to order our food or getting water. When they seated us they brought the cups and chopsticks with napkins but no carafe of water. The people who were seated next to us and after got their water with their cups, chopsticks, and napkins. When we did order I asked if we could get some water and they brought it with our drink order. Our food came and like I said I really like their food but once our food was dropped off we got very little attention. One of us wanted chili sauce so we did get that. Trying to get their attention was really hard. We needed more water and our carafe was empty but it too much effort to get their attention. I also wanted to order dessert so I just walked over to the kitchen and asked them for both. We finished most of our food and our table of dishes could have been removed and I thought surely they would remove before before the dessert came. Nope. The guy who dropped off the dessert took some of the dirty plate he could carry but left the others and didn't bother coming back to remove. So we ate our dessert with rest of dirty plates. See pics. Then we had to get the check and again felt a bit of effort to get. They brought it and I went to front to pay. I don't know if that was process or not but I was not gonna wait for them to bring me the pos system too. I remember coming here before and it was not like this. This experience has left a bad feeling and I won't be going back. Rest of my party agreed. There are other better service and just as good food Vietnamese places without this experience.
SO SO GOOD! I'm in town for work and wanted something to cure my homesickness. I saw that COBA was a short walk from my hotel and decided to check it out. There was a wait on a Tuesday night but since I was a solo diner, I was able to sit at the bar right away. Ordered the lemon grass pork chop rice plate after asking my server for recommendations and it was DELICIOUS. I finished the whole thing even though I was stuffed!
The food is extremely fast, the service is great, and it's a fun place to enjoy some decent food! For what it is, I think it's a bit pricey, but I guess everything is now. We ordered several different things to try a variety. Probably my least favorite was the sampler, especially for $30. Maybe $20 and I wouldn't have thought so negative. It was fine, but just not that great. We wanted to try their fresh rolls and of course peanut sauce. The sauce was kind of runny and needed some fish sauce/more umami. I had never had Curry and Vietnamese place and did really enjoy the Chicken Ca Ri, which was also enough to have half for lunch the next day. Definitely give it a try if you are in the area.
Decent Vietnamese spot near Seattle Center and makes for a good dinner spot before a show/concert/game. They have happy hour only on Monday through Thursday. On my first visit, we tried the banh khot, bun bo hue (recommended by the server), and chicken vermicelli bowl. Banh khot was delicious and definitely something I'd get again. Bun bu hue hit all the right notes flavor wise and appreciated that they provide banana blossoms on the side. Just gave it more authenticity. It was missing pork trotter and pork blood though. Service was good when it wasn't busy. Once the restaurant filled up, servers weren't as attentive but not a big deal since we weren't in a rush.
Nice restaurant with pretty decor. Service was also pretty good here Beef pho: 4/5. Not the best I've ever had but solid pho in general and a good portion too
A good spot for Vietnamese food if you are making a trip to Seattle Center. I got the bun bo hue. It is not the best bun bo hue I have had but it was still pretty good. The ambience was pretty cool! The ambience was nice as well!
I spontaneously came here with a friend on a Saturday night around 8pm after Panda Fest the same day, and after finding out that the nearby Woo Bar was booked for an event. The place inside is quite fancy with the lights and decor, and the pictures of their food on their website also seem fancy as well. There is a QR code you use to look at their menu, which doesn't have pictures of the food itself. It took us a little bit to flag down a sever to take our order but this didn't detract from my experience here. As I usually do for most Vietnamese restaurants I go to the first time, I got their grilled beef short ribs rice plate. This also came with broken rice, and not every place I go to does this so I was happy in this case. Beef is flavored well without being overly done, and isn't hard to chew either. The provided soup was a great refresher, though I was surprised that their julienned carrots were also kimchi flavored. Overall, nothing too special about what I had here, since grilled beef short ribs is standard and it didn't quite stand out to me. My visit did set a pretty good baseline if I were to come back here and try some of their other dishes whenever I'm around the area, which isn't likely.
Went to a friend's graduation on Monday, and our whole group ended up going to CÔBA as a celebratory late lunch/early dinner, linner? Anyways, our group was pretty big, about 10 people total. Wait was long but understandable for our size, and the fact many other people came here after the graduation ceremony down the street. Server was funny in a teasing kind of way, but made sure he got all our orders rights. I ordered the Cơm Sườn Bò / Grilled Short Ribs Rice Plate. It's one of my top 3 favourite Vietnamese dishes, so I'm very particular about it. The beef ribs were tasty and cooked the way I liked it. But the rice that came with it was, let's just say interesting. Most cơm tấm dishes use a long-grain rice, but this restaurant decided to use a very short-grain rice that almost resembled sushi rice. It's not bad, but I'm a big texture guy, so I thought it didn't work well with the whole plate. The egg was also strange too, never seen it formed in such a circular manner haha. That's just me nit-picking though, everything else tasted great and it came with everything you expected with the dish including the soup and side vegetables. One of my other friends (the graduate) ordered the bánh khọt, which is like a little mini Vietnamese pancake bite. It's also one of my top 3 favourite dishes, and my friend let me have a bite to try. Oh boy, I'm sad to say this was the worst bánh khọt I've had. Both my friend and I commented how dough-y it was in the middle, which is not supposed to be like that. I think they messed up this dish, it happens when you get even one proportion of ingredients wrong. Overall, most of the group liked what we had, and we had a nice time there. If you're in Queen Anne area, it's a decent option for Vietnamese food, but I rather go elsewhere like South Seattle for better Vietnamese food.
COBA *June 3, 2025 *5:30pm- Tuesday *5 Stars Seating/ Environment: *Street Parking *Close to Climate Pledge Arena *Friendly Staff Food/Drink: *Grilled Pork Banh Mi *Prawn Fresh Rolls We found COBA because it was just a short 3-minute walk from the Climate Pledge Arena--we were heading to watch the Seattle Storm play and wanted something quick before the game. Service was fast, which was perfect for a pre-event meal, and the staff were super friendly and welcoming. The price for the amount of food was also great! The pork banh mi was seriously good--definitely something I'd recommend! We also had the fresh spring rolls, which were light, refreshing, and lived up to their name. We honestly wished we had more time in the area because we would've loved to go back for another round! The quality of the food was excellent all around. I'd definitely come back next time I'm in the area, especially if I'm headed to another game or show nearby.
We stopped here later at night (after 10pm) after our flight. It was busy but we were able to get a big table in the back. I was excited to try things I can't usually get in Austin. Banh khot - Loved this dish. Really crispy and had a good amount of coconut flavor. Pho Coba - My partner ordered this and we enjoyed it. Broth is on the sweeter side. They give a generous amount of meat and the rib was super tender. We did feel like there wasn't enough noodles though. It offset the balance for us. Service wasn't super attentive but the dishes came out in a timely manner. It was a little hard to hear due to the noise level. read more
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Service and decor were good but food was just ok, but likely the best Vietnamese option in the area. Prices are a bit higher but they have some variety that you normally don't see like oxtail or duck pho, or Hainan chicken. I ordered the beef rib and steak pho, but the rib was almost all bone and tendon with almost no meat. The beef slices are also average in quality and not fillet mignon or other higher quality cut of meat. read more
Food was great - Pho had lots of flavor and soup was rich. Beef rib was also extremely tender and the temperature of pho was perfect (hot!). The fried calamari is large pieces of calamari and not the tiny rings - this was a nice surprise! Service was quick and friendly. Restaurant interior was clean and well kept. Seems like a fairly new spot or is looking to ramp up in popularity. read more
Solid Vietnamese restaurant in Queen Anne, very close to Seattle Center! I came here after watching a show at Climate Pledge. The service was very fast, we actually got our food before our drinks. The Mint to Be cocktail was delicious. It has lychee, guava, and Empress gin, so it was delightfully fruity without being too sweet. The Grilled Beef Short Rib Rice Plate came with a generous portion. I loved the picked vegetables that came with this dish, as well as the pho broth. Very well balanced! I will definitely be coming back, this is a great spot. read more
I love the lunch specials at Coba!! You get the banh mi (the gluten free bun is off the charts good in my opinion) with broth and fries with some of the best dipping sauce I've ever had! It's always packed, but the service is still good and food comes out quickly. I love the vibe inside, too. I usually sit next to the window to people watch in lower Queen Anne. Can't wait to be back! read more
I went here with my sister right before the SWEAT tour concert and it was a pretty close walk to climate pledge. It was really cold outside and this pho was perfect for the night! Mango mojito had a bit too much mint? leaves but other than that it had good flavor. It was a bit hectic and busy inside so service was a bit slow but understandably so. read more
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This is a great Vietnamese to try! We were by the space needle center and were craving Vietnamese food. We had to take the food to go since it was late. I had the grilled pork chop ($16) and it was pretty good. The pork was tasty and savory. It came with a lot of spinach/salad and I wish it came with more cucumber. Heads up, the restaurant serves only steamed rice and not broken rice which I was disappointed about. I really liked the ambiance. The light and setting was nicely done. It would be a nice date to have. I enjoyed the music they were playing as well. The service was good. The servers were helpful and the food was made in a timely manner read more
I'm Vietnamese and had to give the Vietnamese food in Seattle a try. I gave the the soups dishes here a go and actually really enjoyed them. Beef Rib Pho - Soup broth was very flavorful and they come with a generous amount of meat for $18. I thought the flavors were on point and was quite satisfied with their recipe here. Rib was fall off the bone good. (4.5/5) Bun Bo Hue - I had low expectation on this but was surprised on how authentic the taste was. The only thing that was missing for me was the pork blood that I am used to but the beef combination that it comes with was pretty tender and delicious. Strong broth flavor as well. (4.5/5) The soup dishes seem to be good here and would totally recommend. Not sure what the prices for pho is here in Seattle but I felt it was quite reasonable for what I got. Service was okay, had to flag down when I wanted to order. Place is solid! read more
3 years ago
Walking distance to the Seattle center, space needle or climate pledge arena. Inside is spacious and cute. Looks like a fun restaurant and sports bar. Service is fast, attentive and friendly. Pho noodle portion is generous. Soup not salty. Taste Pretty good. Table, utensils, plates all feel clean. read more
CÔBA Viet Kitchen & Ales is conveniently located in Lower Queen Anne, within easy walking distance from Seattle Center. On this day, we finished a show there and walked here for a late dinner. The food overall is pretty good. I would skip the banh mi cuz they are ridiculously overpriced at $13 to $14. The entrees are much more reasonable. When we arrived, they were quite crowded, and they asked us to order from the counter and pay first. Later, I saw others received full normal table service. Kind of odd. The food was a a wait with the crowd plus the many takeout orders. The staff was reasonably fast. The place is new-looking and clean with Viet deco. I would say this place is a somewhat elevated experience, similar in tone to Tamarind Tree. The Food: Prawns Mango Salad, $15 - 4 Stars I rarely see a mango salad, so I of course tried it. It's very lightly dressed, and the under-ripe mango pieces made for a great salad base. Very refreshing and is a great light starter or a meal for the smaller appetite. Beef Short Rib Rice Plate, $18 - 5 Stars This is one of their most popular dishes. The beef ribs (sort of like kalbi) is nicely seasoned. On a budget, this combo makes a great standalone dish with protein, starch, veggies, and a soup. Highly recommend. Fish Sauce Wings, $12 - 4.5 Stars I don't recall the famous Mangosteen fish sauce wings much, but I do remember they were a bit smaller than these. These ones are big, crispy fried, and deliciously seasoned. At $12, I think the quantity is about right. Spicy Eggplant, $10 - 3.5 Stars A different take on the typical Chinese version, this one is also flavorful without swimming in oil or sauce. However, I wish it had more eggplant! I think the quantity of eggplant is the same as the sum of onions + bell peppers. read more
If you're looking for a go to Asian eatery in lower Queen Anne and don't want to drive around, Coba it is. Parking is a b in the Mercer mess, and it sucks being late to your event at mccaw hall or climate pledge. Both are walkable from here. You might most likely even make it for coba happy hour. We ordered the bun Bo hue, green beans, larb, chicken wings fish sauce flavor, shrimp papaya salad, and Vietnamese iced coffee. Bun Bo hue lacked some of the flavors and our dishes were way sweeter than what Vietnamese cuisine should be, so order and receive accordingly. Restaurant will be packed, restrooms are clean and there are two, waitstaff will be busy so just remind them politely for check or etc. read more
I try to come here as often as I can when I am in Seattle because the food is excellent and the serving sizes are large. It's also a healthier choice than many alternatives in the area. My go-to orders are the chicken pho (add broccoli, carrots for some vitamins) and the tofu banh mi (comes with fries that are totally unhealthy but also delicious). There's often seating and the staff are wonderful. read more
3 years ago
A little love note for this place. I'm so grateful that they are open late, and that they have healthy vegetarian options. In particular, a recent take-out order was just fantastic! I ended up working late this week one night, and was thrilled to find that they were still open and available for takeout. I placed an order for vegetarian pho, and decided to try the spicy mango tofu salad. The melding of flavors in the salad just knocked my socks off. It's a little spicy, a little tangy, and hearty enough to be a meal on its own! I practically devoured it... Eating it so fast, that I don't have a great photo. (I'll share anyway.) Veggie pho was solid, and the tofu was fresh and tasty. Bonus: enoki mushrooms!!! They're gorgeous. Overall, definitely recommend this place. A little on the pricier side for Vietnamese, but as an earlier review were stated, feels elevated for sure. read more
3 years ago
One of the many local Vietnamese options in Seattle and a block from my place in Queen Anne. Convenient, yet this location has seen ups and down in the last nine years. I generally take leftovers from most restaurants. My tofu banh mi was tasty, but the bread-to-filling ratio needed to be more satisfactory. The flavors were ok, and I had fries instead of something more traditional for a change of pace. At $13 the price is ok for the quality and quantity. It is Queen Anne and real estate is expensive. Service is good and you are steps away from Seattle Center. Pho would have probably been a better value and more filling. read more
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One of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Seattle! I took a friend here while she was visiting the city, and both she and I were wowed by our food. The service was fast, though we never felt rushed, even though we came in one hour before closing. We were mindful of the staff's hours and ate quickly. I'd recommend any of the noodle dishes, especially the lemongrass chicken. Parking around here is a bit tough, so do allot for that. read more
1 year ago
Honestly the food here is not bad. I tried the duck pho which I thought was unique and pretty tasty. But I definitely felt like the service is really lacking. It took an unreasonable amount of time to have someone take our order, get water and get the bill. Not sure if I would come back for that reason. read more
2 years ago
We thought this place looked really good so we decided to give it a try. I got the veggie pho and my boyfriend got lemon grass pork. The pho was flavorful and the lemongrass pork was pretty mediocre. However, towards the end of the meal... unfortunately, we found this in the jalapeños and one in my pho. Pretty gross considering it was towards the end of our meal :( Anyway, it's worth a try but I'd check the food before eating read more
One of my fav pho places in Seattle!! I think I had a combination pho, it had meatballs, brisket and the short rib. Was super yummy and the meat was super tender. We also had a sampler plate which was ok. I got a Vietnamese iced coffee to go without ice so I could have it the next day and it was just as good! Will be returning. read more
4 years ago
I was very excited to try this spot because of all the good reviews, but I was a bit disappointed. We started with the chicken wraps which came out kind of cold and had a bit of an old taste to it. Next we ordered the vermicelli noodle bowl with lemongrass pork, which was pretty good. I always ask for a side of peanut sauce with this type of bowl, but the peanut sauce tasted very watered down. The pork chop rice plate was also pretty decent as the pork was fresh and well seasoned. The beef pho lacked a lot of flavor. And the chicken wings and fries were both decent as well. The service wasn't great but I think they may have been understaffed. Overall, it was an ok experience with ok food. read more
2 years ago
Food was fantastic, fresh, loved the extra veggies on the vermicelli. Service was also great. read more
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I've honestly enjoyed this place during my last few visits. Both the food and interior are a pleasure. Has a proper rainy day upscale street noodle bar vibe, but not too over the stop like some of the street style Asian restaraunts can sometimes be. I'm a bit sad I passed on their drinks because even their drinks look yummy. This restaraunt is great for both date nights and solo dining. The space a well laid out with good separation so you can really enjoy different dinning angles and experiences. Very hip yet clean. Almost felt like there should have been a pool table. If it wasn't for the limited parking they might have had enough crowd to justify it. Hey, welcome to Seattle. Service, they weren't super attentive, but they did come check on us about as much as the average restaraunt. Their servers all very pleasant to order with. Even tho ones that weren't our servers were extremely polite when asked questions. You don't get this level of pleasant interactions with other servers at the average place. Water quality: the drinking water was slightly above average. Glasses all very clean. We didn't notice anything floating or weird smudged or stains. I always check my silverware and drinking glasses before using. It will tell you a lot about the cleanliness of a restaraunt. Well these guys passed my test. All this good there's gotta be something that wasn't amazing... well, I ordered spicy beef noodle and I forsure had to add more spice. The spices sauce they have is shriracha. Check spelling. Lol. I would have loved to try more variety of spicy flavors. read more
2 years ago
Food is good. Service is ok. Ambiance is fair. I would probably try something else or somewhere else next time I'm in town. Definitely not worth the hype read more
Came in for lunch on a Thursday and the place filled up pretty quick! I enjoyed the food and would say this is a good Vietnamese spot in the Queen Anne area. It'll satisfy your cravings but isn't a place I would recommend to my friends. Something to keep in mind: the fish sauce was sweeter than most places (not sure if it was just this batch). Chicken Salad ($13) - Not the authentic chicken salad I imagined but was still pretty good. Fish sauce was already drizzled all over so get this only if you're a fan of it. Banh Khot CoBa ($17) - I loved the amount of lettuce and mints they give you. The mini "cakes" are very crispy. Bun Bo Hue ($17) - The soup was flavorful. Passionfruit Lemonade ($6) - The passionfruit seeds are larger than what I'm used to (if you don't swallow them whole then it might become tedious) and the drink was very sweet. I tried to dilute it by adding water but it was still too sweet. read more
Probably your best option for eating around this immediate Queen Anne area if you were to stop by Seattle Center, Climate Pledge for a hockey game or concert, or visit the space needle and don't want to dine there as the food is pretty expensive and mediocre. Elevated Vietnamese, which I know can turn some people off automatically thinking it won't be authentic, but as a Vietnamese American, I don't like how people always associate us with being the cheap option like we always have to stay low tier forever, but food was good and they have your standard items like pho, rice plates, vermicelli bowls, and banh mi's on the menu. The banh mi's comes with a side of fries and pho broth. I was quite surprise that this place serves salty lemonade, it's one of my favorite childhood drink and literally no where serves it as it takes forever to ferment the lemons for it. Tell me about your experience if you've been here or is going to after reading this review:) read more
2 years ago
My wife and I come here on occasions. Very clean inside and the food is really good ! I personally like their mint seed lemonade. I love their beef short ribs read more
The veggie and tofu pho here is sooooo good! I love the assortment of veggies and the amount of tofu they put in is incredible! Servings are also huge, I ate my pho for both lunch and dinner. At first glance, I thought $17 was too much to pay for a tofu pho but based on portion size I think it's reasonable. Service was okay when I went. I was seated right away which was great but the food did take a while to come out compared to other pho places I've been to. Especially considering there wasn't that many people in the restaurant and I only got a tofu pho. Small, little joint in uptown. Doesn't look like much from the outside but the inside is quite nice! read more
We arrived during a rush before an Eagles concert and had to wait more than 40 minutes for a seat, but it was worth the wait. The Dungeness crab rangoons were the best thing we had, but the beef rib pho and lemongrass chicken also hit the spot. It's hard to compare pho, but this place comes out near the top. Fried banana and mango ice cream was a nice final ending to the meal! They've got a bit of a staffing problem as our wait times were significantly added upon by the lack of staff to bus tables, but it was a concert rush during a COVID staffing shortage, so we get it. Would go again. read more
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Does their veggie pho use vegetable broth?
Anything advertised as vegetarian is truly vegetarian.
Do we need reservations on friday?
The restaurant is a decent size. I never been on a Friday but I was there on a Sunday afternoon and there was a good amount of people in restaurant. I would recommend just to be on the safe side.
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