garlic wings ($11) 5/5 the flavor was good and wings were very crispy. the wings were on the small so i really appreciate that we got more than 5. grilled chicken vermicelli ($15) 5/5 good portion, great flavor. the chicken was delicious! this dish is my go to meal when i want something fresh and filling. $15 is a great price for the amount of food you get. for my fellow crunchy food lovers, order extra peanuts! thai tea ($6) 3/5 not very flavorful. tasted a bit watered down. strawberry milk tea ($6) my boyfriend said it was good and he really liked the lychee jelly. staff were attentive and friendly. restaurant was clean and tidy. parking lot is shared with other stores and spots near the front are reserved for other businesses. overall, i would recommend this restaurant! they're affordable and the food is great. i've doordashed from this place a few times and the quality has never changed. a solid pick for anyone craving vietnamese or even just wanting to try a new spot. read more

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Good spot around the Kirkland/Redmond area for Vietnamese food. This is conveniently located right by the 245 bus and also has good amount of parking, but the parking lot and restaurant are small so it can get busy. I got the large beef pho which was $17 before tax and tip. A bit pricey but the portions are indeed large - lots of beef and noodles, with the usual bean sprouts, lime, basil, and jalapeño you can add as you wish. The broth is soothing and good flavor, and the noodles are cooked to a nice al dente. Beef is more quantity than quality - would have liked a little bit of fat for the tenderness but it is still good nonetheless. Service is decent - they refilled water and checked up on me. You pay at the front. I took off a star as I didn't like that they started clearing out everything right after I paid and came back to my table to drink a bit more water and grab my stuff. It felt like paying means leave ASAP when there were a lot of empty tables around me that they could've waited just a few minutes more for me to leave before cleaning out the table. read more

Cafe 79 Vietnamese Kitchen - Large P1. Beef Pho (rare beef) - IG @bougiefoodieboi - Vietnamese Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Cafe 79 has been on my radar for quite some time, as I am always on the look out for a decent bowl of pho. I was able to stop by on a Saturday around 7:45pm to snag some food before closing. As some other reviewers have mentioned, parking is very tight in the lot. The restaurant is located in a shared shopping plaza, where spots are shared amongst all shops. I would say there are many 1-2 spots "dedicated" to the restaurant. Not only are there minimal spots, the lot itself is very tight and difficult to maneuver around in. Besides accessibility, service at the restaurant is solid - they were able to get a set for just me before closing, and also get my order out quickly (~5-10 minutes). The restaurant itself is cozy, plenty of tables lining the walls - I would say maybe 10 tables that can seat 2-4 people. I ordered the P3 Pho special ($20), which I'll briefly review. The P3 Pho special came with rib eye steak, brisket, meatball, and tendon and only has one size option (large). Size-wise, I would say that this would be filling for most people - maybe if you were really hungry, you could pair this with an appetizer and it would be perfect. The broth is heavily seasoned and fish sauce is the main aftertaste, which usually typical of Vietnamese restaurants that I've tried here in Seattle. Personal opinion - I don't think that ribeye like this belongs in pho. The ribeye was seasoned, but felt dry and a bit tough when cooked additionally in the broth. Otherwise, I think if you are on Eastside and craving some Vietnamese food, Cafe 79 has you covered. Service is nice and fast, and this restaurant did get busy all the end till closing time when I visited, so I would definitely try and stop by a bit earlier before you would like to eat if you have a larger party. There are still many items I would like to try on the menu, so I will be back sometime in the future. read more

Cafe 79 Vietnamese Kitchen - P3 - Pho Special - $20 - Vietnamese Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

We got salmon fresh rolls (4.5/5), shrimp dumplings (3/5), and I got the Vietnamese pancake (3/5). The fresh rolls were some of the best I've had with a good amount of salmon in them. I didn't like the shrimp dumplings much, but I'm not huge on that style of dumpling. The pancake was really crispy but bland; it had a lot of onion for filling, and that was mostly it. My partner liked their pho, which tasted pretty good (4.25/5). Service was good and quick (4/5); the interior of the restaurant is pretty standard but nice and clean (4/5). read more

We came in just to try the Bun Bo Hue because we were craving it; and we thought it was alright; i was hoping for it to be really good but i think the 4.5 star reviews are for the other dishes. It deffinitely felt very light for a bun bo hue; and the extra paste does help it to have more flavor and dept. not spicy tho. Giving it a 3 stars until i go back and try the other offerings on their menu. Restaurant is nice and the staffs were very friendly. read more

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The Banh mi sandwiches and spring rolls were yummy. Grilled meat bowls were good tops Phos were so so read more

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The missus and I snagged the second last open table when we arrived on a late Friday evening (no reservations! Walk in only!). The staff were friendly and polite - and they graciously accommodated my peanut allergy, and quickly accommodated small requests like for bowls or extra napkins. We ordered four items: the missus got the bun bo hue, and I got the special beef pho. We shared the pancake and the spring roll. The noodle dishes were decent, but the standout was the Vietnamese pancake. Definitely order this if you're on the fence! The restaurant got a lot busier after we got our food - at least two or three parties who arrived (two each) had to wait between 5-10 min for a table to clear. The staff are super efficient at clearing tables so you won't need to wait long, but the downside of this place is that their popularity easily exceeds their capacity - so be patient! I don't have any notes for ambiance. Parking is available in the same plaza, but there isn't much - a lot are reserved for specific businesses between specific hours, so be careful not to park in an open business if you intend to eat here! read more

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Super dirty, my kids got diarrhea after eating at this place. The space is too small and lack of chair to sit. Their foods are okay not so great, sometimes the Banh Mi and Bo Ne could be extremely salty for no reason. Like the person who prepare it has unbalanced tongue. I also dislike their servers, not attentive and stuck on the phone. The Pho broth tasted like water with GSM on. Will never spend any more pennies here. Suckssss to the core. read more

I absolutely love their grilled pork Banh Mi. The baguette boasts a wonderfully crispy, crunchy crust while staying soft inside. The house-made spreads and sauces are expertly balanced, complementing the savory grilled pork harmoniously without being overpowering. Another highlight is their pho: diners can pick grilled beef instead of rare raw beef, making this noodle soup an excellent pick for people who dislike uncooked beef slices. Overall a satisfying Vietnamese food spot. read more

Cafe 79 Vietnamese Kitchen - N1. Pork N1. Pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

First off, the parking situation in this lot is terrible and confusing. Yes, there is a private lot, but half the spots are reserved for a business until a certain hour and the free spots are very narrow. I wasn't sure how strict they were on patrolling but was surprised some of the spots were reserved so late (later than the businesses were actually open). Onto the restaurant...the restaurant is teeny and not meant for a group. I ordered the egg rolls and the pho special. The egg roll were pretty standard, nothing special. The pho portion was ok, but the broth was a little too sweet for my liking. Also, the pieces of brisket in my pho were tender but also really fatty and could have been trimmed. I'm glad there was a Vietnamese option in Kirkland, but I'd rather drive to Seattle or Renton to get something better. read more

Cafe 79 Vietnamese Kitchen - P3. Pho Special - Vietnamese Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Phenomenal service! It's hard to find good service nowadays and this place exceeds expectations. The staff are super friendly, welcoming, and very attentive. They will refill your water without asking. They answer any questions kindly. Service is also very quick and efficient as this team works hard and works well together! Cafe 79 Vietnamese Kitchen is tucked away near the thirsty hop and a nail salon. Plenty of easy free parking in the small lot. The restaurant is small but inviting with a bright interior. I look forward to trying more of the menu like the appetizers and banh mi sandwiches but for my first visit I decided to give the Beef Pho a try. I ordered a large beef pho which was super delicious with a flavorful broth, perfect noodles, and plenty of beef. Definitely some great pho! I will definitely return and would recommend :) read more

Cafe 79 Vietnamese Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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Cafe 79 is our favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the East Seattle area. There are a few parking spaces in front of and around the area but they can be crowded usually. There is also an outdoor shopping mall with a large parking lot across the street so you can also park there if a short walk is acceptable. The restaurant is small and cozy with a few small tables. I think most of the servers are Vietnamese and they are all friendly and happy to explain the menu if you are not familiar with Vietnamese food. They have a variety of options ranging from the classic Pho, vermicelli to sandwiches. Our favorites are the Nha Trang roll for appetizers, Bun Bo Hue, and Bo Ne. The Nha Trang roll is delicious with a mixed of different flavors. It also pairs well with the peanut sauce. I recommend adding a bit of chili paste to the sauce if you like it a but spicy. Their Bun Bo Hue is cooked in a unique way from Da Nang, a city in Vietnam, that I cannot find it anywhere else in Seattle yet. And Bo Ne is one of the signature dishes in Vietnam that is a variant of beef steaks. Cafe 79 is a decent restaurant that I highly recommend it if you live on the Eastside and want to try Vietnamese food differently and don't want to drive very far north or south. read more

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There's not many Vietnamese restaurants on the east side, so this was a nice discovery! The cafe is pretty small, but full customers ( which is a great sign). My parents and I waited around 15 minutes, and were notified once a table was ready. We ordered three dishes, which were all tasty and filling. I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful the pork was in the banh mi- it was a little sweeter than I'd like, but delicious nonetheless. I didn't feel like I was eating too much bread or meat, so the bread/filling ratio felt perfect. I also tried some of the pho broth and pork chop, and I found the pork chop to be a little tough, but flavorful. Overall, it was a great meal with excellent service, and I'm pretty satisfied with the experience. read more

Cafe 79 Vietnamese Kitchen - Small beef pho, Banh Mi Pork, Rice with pork chop - Vietnamese Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

So glad to found a good Vietnamese restaurant in Kirkland as most of good places are in Seattle! This gem is tucked away in a small shopping plaza with parking. The service was quick and it was clean inside. I tried their Pho Special which is a marinated beef brisket, slow cooked. The brisket was super tender and a slightly sweeter broth than traditional pho. Would definitely eat this again when I crave pho with a little twist. read more

Cafe 79 Vietnamese Kitchen - Beef brisket pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

I was randomly in the area and found this Vietnamese place with solid ratings. I needed to try this place out and I needed to find more Vietnamese options closer to the Redmond/Sammamish area. And I needed something to take back to my in-laws' place. We had just OD'ed on beef the night before and we needed a break from the leftovers. The chicken and pork bánh mì's were solid. The bread was first rate and the pickled vegetables were both flavorful and full of texture (aka full of crunch). My wife, her father, and I preferred the pork over the chicken. I will eventually want to try the pho. read more

Cafe 79 Vietnamese Kitchen - Front desk. - Vietnamese Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Great, awesome food and a nice, steady stream of people coming in throughout our visit to boot! This place was one on my bestie's sis's to-try list so I decided to take us there on a Friday evening around 5:30pm. I would try to come early here or after 8pm because parking is ridiculously hard to find around the times before; nearly all spots we saw were reserved for specific businesses around the plaza where this restaurant is located. We got lucky and snagged one of two observable spots in front of the place. Speaking of, you're looking at a very modern, brightly lit and casual interior with an ample number of tables to sit in though there aren't many to begin with. The kitchen is up at the front counter, and restrooms are located around a hallway to the left of the kitchen itself. We got seated to a nearly empty restaurant that quickly but nearly became a full house after spending around 50 minutes inside. Service throughout was top notch, with our servers making sure our food was all right, and answering my friend's questions regarding extra add-ons for their rice dishes. For this visit I got their bo ne nha trang, the quintessential Vietnamese brunch dish as advertised on their menu. Veggies and the really warm baguette both came first on their own plates, and the meats - NY steak and meatball - and fried egg came on a skillet about 10 minutes after. Steak came sizzling hot on the pan and was medium-rare inside the moment I started cutting into it. Both meats are tender enough to chew along with the very crispy baguette, and you can add in chili sauce as that's provided on the table along with hoisin sauce for pho. Meat flavoring was ever-so-slightly lacking but it was great putting everything together and even using some of that same flavoring on the pan for the last of my bread as a dipping sauce. This place does it different in that the veggies aren't on the sizzling pan unlike several other places I've had bo ne at. My friend got their pan fried pork chop on fried rice. He enjoyed the pork chops though I didn't get a taste of them. Fried rice is standard but not overly salty which makes it a passable palette cleanser. Drive is far from where I'm at and I'm not sure how there's so many people coming in here to eat despite seeing two parking spots reserved for this place right in front of the entrance. I'd still come back again just to have their food, though! And it's great that I have another location to recommend for bo ne. read more

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Food is Excellent. The brisket in the pho is amazing, best I ever had. They have a lot of wonderful dishes besides pho but I will be coming back for pho. Service is wonderful, friendly, helpful and on top of everything. I dropped a chopstick and they gave me a new set by the time I sat back up after picking it up. Very warm and inviting location. read more

Cafe 79 is easily one of my favorite Vietnamese spots on the Eastside! It's a cozy, independent little gem that I've been back to a few times now, and it never misses. Because it's a smaller, intimate space with a limited number of tables, it can fill up fast. I definitely recommend trying to get here on the early side. There is a dedicated parking lot right outside, though spaces are a bit limited. My absolute go-to dish here is the grilled chicken vermicelli bowl. The chicken is incredibly tender and packed with flavor, and they are so generous with the fresh veggies. When you mix it all together with the sauce, the flavors tie together perfectly. It's light, crisp, and incredibly refreshing, especially on a warm summer day. If you're looking for an authentic, fresh, and wonderful local spot, this is it! read more

Cafe 79 Vietnamese Kitchen - N2. Grilled Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Had some lunch delivered the Beef Strew (Bo Kho) and the N.1 Pork (vermicelli salad aka bun). The beef stew reminded me of Little Saigon in Chinatown minus the daikon, Good Beef with carrots, flavorful broth tastes like star anise, lemongrass, garlic and a touch of fish sauce. It's so delicious and a great lunch. Had the salad for dinner. Good pork and tasty sauce over crispy lettuce and vermicelli noodles. Hints of cilantro, pickled carrots, peanut, fish sauce, and some tasty cucumber and green onion. It was also very good! I also appreciate the chopsticks and spoon. Well done! read more

Cafe 79 Vietnamese Kitchen - Beef Stew/ Bo kho - Vietnamese Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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I ordered a small beef pho and a Vietnamese iced coffee. The food came out fast and tasted solid. The coffee had more ice than I expected but it was still good. Quick, reliable spot. read more

Cafe 79 Vietnamese Kitchen - Small beef pho and Vietnamese coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Parking is meh but my gosh, we finally found a goooood pho spot in the east side. They have a smaller menu and it's digital through a QR code. Service is good too! Been here twice already and will be returning many more times. read more

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Very affordable and very tasty food. Their Bahn mi sandwiches make for a great meal and their Pho never fails. Restaurant is clean, service is prompt, precise and polite. Highly recommend. read more

It's a quaint lil cafe. Parking can be difficult as it's a small lot. Staff was friendly and quick. We enjoyed the shrimp spring roll and the Bo Ne Nha Trang. read more

Cafe 79 Vietnamese Kitchen - S3. Bo Ne Nha Trang - Vietnamese Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Cafe 79 is my go to spot when I'm in the mood for a banh mi. The service here is amazing they are so attentive and very kind. All the food here is delicious too and comes at a very fair price. They always say "see you again" when you leave and they are so right haha read more

We visited this restaurant in a busy Sunday afternoon. Despite two tables that were just vacated but needed to be cleaned, our quoted wait time was 15-20 minutes. We waited and in about 10 minutes, we got a table. Service was a bit slow but we decided to go with the Vietnamese pancake and the Bo Ne Na Trang. Both items were smaller than I expected. We end up getting a Vermicelli with grill pork to supplement our meal. The place is small but cute and had a clean appearance. The food was ok but maybe if we are in the area again, we might try to Pho. read more

We had take out- the grilled pork in both the vermicelli and broken rice was very tasty. We also enjoyed the tofu banh mi. Happy to find another good Vietnamese place on the Eastside. We would return for sure. read more

I'm not sure I should review this place...it doesn't have many tables and had the best beef and chicken pho we've found in seattle area! The broth was so flavorful and complex...much better than most. You can tell the chef knows how to make good pho broth. So many places this is a simple broth...and the broth makes it! Well done. Please get yours To Go, so we can still get a table here read more

Cafe 79 is legit! I definitely feel like it's hard to find delicious, authentic, and reasonably priced Vietnamese food outside of Seattle proper, but here, you will find all three. Service on a Friday evening was prompt despite all the takeout orders they seemed to have. Portions are generous and flavorful. Parking can be challenging because the lot is small and shared with multiple other businesses. read more

Cafe 79 Vietnamese Kitchen - Vermicelli noodles with grilled pork ($14) - Vietnamese Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

So delicious! Service was amazing and kind, nice and clean spot with cozy tables. Will come back! read more

Cafe 79 Vietnamese Kitchen - A6. Fresh Spring Rolls - Salmon & Grilled Pork Vc3. Bac Xiu & Pho beef Satay small - Vietnamese Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

A solid place for a hearty bowl of pho! We found this place while looking for something soupy in the area and are glad we gave it a try. It's a smaller restaurant tucked away in a small strip mall, but we didn't have any issues getting seated immediately for a late lunch. Their menu is accessible by a QR code which is available on all tables. We ordered a small beef pho and one special pho. The broth is slightly sweeter but still hearty and flavorful. The marinated brisket that came with the special pho was delicious and very soft and tender. We also asked for steak in lieu of tendon which they accommodated with no extra charge. The servers also attended to us regularly and were quick to give us what we asked for. The only downside I experienced was the booth seating along the wall was slightly taller than the other freestanding chairs, so I was hunching over a bit to eat which got a little uncomfortable. This isn't enough to deter me though as we plan on coming back to try more of their offerings! read more

The food was great, very fresh and generous portions!! I feel like I was given at least 2-3 chicken breasts haha. Reasonably priced as well with a solid menu. But beyond that, the service was truly incredible here!! The waitresses were friendly, bubbly and joyful and that really brightened my day and made me reflect on what energy I want to put out into the world. read more

Cafe 79 Vietnamese Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Great service. Good food. Friendly servers. Parking a bit limited. Menu quite good. Crowded at peak hour. read more

I love this place the food is so delicious and the service is good too! I highly recommend going here because it is a bang for your buck and comes in big portions. read more

stopped here to get some food after a long drive. servers were super nice and offered me water while i waited for my takeout! i only got the vermicelli combos (pork and beef), so i can't speak to their other food, but they were SO good. the meat was nice and so was the rest of the dish, only complaint is that i would've liked a bit more lettuce. the store was cute, had a nice vibe. overall great experience, would go back again! read more

The pho here is phenomenal. And it's not an over exaggeration. It's FACTS! We had chicken and beef pho for our family of 5. Kids couldn't stop eating it and and mom and dad were beyond happy with the flavor and that is was a crowd pleaser for the whole family. Their service is quick friendly and efficient. We will definitely be back! read more

Love coming here to this local small shop that is very cleanly (their bathroom proves it). The food is delicious and very flavorful, run and served by Vietnamese. They have a small menu with lots of Vietnamese classics like the egg pancake you don't see often!! If you get their Vietnamese coffee, just beware it's very strong (and delicious). Maybe share it with a friend. read more

Cafe 79 Vietnamese Kitchen - Grilled pork rice dish - Vietnamese Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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Some of the most flavorful pho's in the area. We tried a chicken pho and a veggie pho, both tasted great and were well seasoned with salt which raised the overall flavor. The service was good and ambiance was cozy. Will go there again for pho read more

A small, cute restaurant with friendly staff. Loved both the dishes we ordered including the Chicken Pho which comes with the usual servings & special fried onion which takes it to next level. also, ordered Grilled Chicken with Fried Rice. It's a simple fried rice with grilled, marinated chicken. It's a small restaurant with small size tables and the only bummer is the parking! it has only 2 parking spots allocated in front of the restaurant. We circled the entire lot and could not find any parking and had to park it outside the complex! read more

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This place deserves way more recognition that it's already got. My girlfriend, some friends, and I are visiting from Texas and man, I've gotta say that this spot might be in my top of all time of pho's that I've ever tried. Although I didn't get a chance to take pictures due to being extremely hungry after a longggg hike this place still deserves a 5 star review. I'll start with the service: The service here was absolutely astonishing. This is the first place in Seattle that I've received the level of service that I did here. I unfortunately did not catch the young lady's name but man, her level of service really took us all by surprise. The food: 1000/10, the freaking broth in the chicken pho, beef pho, and the pho special was to die for. Almost rejuvenating and brought us all back to life. The chicken wings were good too. We really enjoyed the eggrolls!! Definitely try those if you get the chance. The ambiance: super cute. I will say it's a bit small but I would recommend eating in and enjoying the food. All in all, one of my new fav spots in Seattle and hopefully I'll get the chance to visit again one day! read more

Cafe 79 Vietnamese Kitchen - Front entrance - Vietnamese Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Friendly service. Very simple menu, I had beef pho it was good wish they have beef ball tho. The steak on the hot plate comes with bread.