It is a kiosk ordering, self service place. There are tables and chairs to sit at. The service is pretty quick and the food is incredible. I ordered the spicy lemongrass tofu vermicelli noodle bowl. It is so filling, a great deal. The flavor is the perfect mix of umami, sweet, salty, and a hint of spice. The tofu is marinated and the bowl comes with sauces to pour as you wish. read more

The pork plate was delicious, if a little bit on the oily side (especially over the vegetables). The spring rolls were a little disappointing - I got the tofu spring roll, and the tofu felt extremely stiff (almost frozen), and the peanut(?) sauce it came with was not my cup of tea. The shop itself is a decent size for a small lunch crowd, and I'd consider trying another dish if I was in the area again. The ordering process was entirely by kiosk and I didn't really interact with a human nearly the whole time. read more

CrackleMi Vietnamese Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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CrackleMi Vietnamese Grill in Ballard is in a newer modern building. The restaurant is roomy. It is mostly self-serve - order from a screen, help ourselves to cutleries, water, take-home boxes, and clear our table, too. They bring the food to you. When we arrived, there were no staff on the restaurant floor, while the kitchen was very busy. Table-clearing was a mixed bag with some customers who understood and self-cleared, while others left a giant mess. The wait for the food was pleasantly brief. Other than a utilitarian feeling, the overall experience was a-ok. The portion size is generous. The Food: Combo Rice/Salad - Grilled Ribeye, Chicken, and Soy Braised Egg, $15.88 - 4.5 Stars Combo Vermicelli Salad - Grilled Pork, Shrimp Skewer, Eggroll, $16.98 - 4.5 Stars Thai Tea, regular size, $4.98 - 4.5 Stars Both meals are visually pleasing with fresh veggies and well-marinated proteins that are freshly grilled. Sauces are pre-packed in plastic cups and plentiful for the meal. Honestly, no complaints about the food. I was pleasantly surprised by the size of these platters. If having less service means I get to have food like this for a reasonable price, sign me up! I brought home half of my meal. Yum! Their Thai Tea is legit home-brewed from tea leave, not from a can. Recommend. I can see this being a gem for the locals, especially since they open till late. It is unlikely to be worth a drive from somewhere farther. P.S. They don't serve pho. read more

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I have been getting catering from CrackleMi for months, and I cannot rave enough about the food! The ingredients are fresh, flavorful and creates a delicious experience for your tastebuds. I was able to visit their location for the first time and it tasted even better in person. The atmosphere is chill and laid-back, and I loved that the windows were open on a sunny breezy day. I will continue to order from them, and will definitely visit in person more! read more

CrackleMi Vietnamese Grill - TOFU - Savory Spicy Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi Grilled Pork or Chicken + Shrimp Skewer + Eggroll - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Pretty good spot for a quick lunch or takeout! Solid prices, good portions and their sauces are very tasty. Everything tastes fresh and it's obvious from the first bite that everything is made in house. It's self serve and self bussing so tip is low which is a welcoming change. The interior is spacious but not as inviting or welcoming for dining in. Frequent takeouts at a convenient location with later hours than the weird hours most businesses operate by in the PNW. I'm from the east coast and am used to proper standard hours with lots of 24 hour shops. This place being open until 11pm is incredibly appreciated and should be normalized. Overall I'm glad I came and will be back. read more

CrackleMi Vietnamese Grill - Combo grilled pork, braised belly and sunny side egg (contains gluten) with soy egg - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I have gotten takeout from here a few times and had a great experience. On my last visit I tried the savory broth as well as the rice bowl with pork. The broth was very soothing and delicious! It was a good amount too. The pork bowl was also a good portion size and so tasty. I love to get the house green sauce to go on top of it! It also comes with soy sauce or optional fish sauce. I like to get to half rice, half salad version of the bowl. They also have options for noodles and other types of meats. Overall I really like this spot and glad it's so close to me! read more

I mean, it's good. I agree with someone else's review saying this place is Americanized Vietnamese food There is just a little something that does not quite hit the Vietnamese home cooking spot. We got the lemongrass beef bowl, a crackle mi, and egg rolls. The portions are great The green sauce is great. We'd stop by again if convenient but we won't go out of our way for it. read more

High quality food, packed with authentic flavor. Lemon grass protein with half steam rice and half garden salad. Top with egg. I also ordered the steak banh mi, huge bread baked to edible crust not too crunchy like some restaurants. read more

CrackleMi Vietnamese Grill - Pork belly lemon grass steak half rice with half graden salad - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We love the chill ambience in the restaurant. There were multiples tablets to order your food from. Self serve filtered water, utensils, and sauces. It's optional to clear your own dishes. Lots of window and natural lighting, along with plants that draped from the ceiling. Even though they were fake they still looked nice. I ordered the crackle mi bahn mi. It came with grilled pork, braised pork belly, a fried egg and the usual pickled vegetables. The braised pork belly was tender and fatty. Next time I'm going to order extra protein and Mayo. The bread was soft and crunchy at the same time, and the bread wasn't too thick, which was perfect. I can't wait to come back and try the other items on the menu. read more

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I've been trying to get into this Vietnamese spot for months, and it was so worth the wait. Ever since coming back from Vietnam, I've been craving fresh, flavorful Vietnamese food -- and these guys absolutely delivered. My pork noodle bowl was packed with crisp veggies and herbs, and all the sauces were spot on -- bright, savory, and layered with that signature Vietnamese balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. The Vietnamese iced coffee hit just right too -- strong, sweet, and perfectly creamy. I also really appreciated how clean the bathroom was -- always a good sign! -- and the beautiful seating area with lush plants hanging from the ceiling made the whole meal feel even more special. I'm already planning my next visit because there's so much more on the menu I want to try. If you're missing Vietnam or just want a delicious, satisfying meal in a lovely setting, this place won't disappoint! read more

CrackleMi Vietnamese Grill - Amazing pork noodle bowl and regular Vietnamese iced coffee! - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Got a takeout chicken bowl from here that was fantastic. Perfectly seasoned, a large portion, with fresh veggies and rice. I'm pretty picky about overcooked chicken but this was perfect. Since it was delivered can't say much about the service or ambiance but super happy with this work lunch! read more

CrackleMi Vietnamese Grill - Pork/ chicken Bowl (contains gluten) - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Value for money place. The food was fresh and really well cooked. I got the combo Smokey pork and braised belly. The quantity was a lot for the price and everything was delicious. We did a takeout and don't think the place is that good for dine in but this will be a Togo for me for takeout for now. Their service was also great and super fast. Highly recommend trying out this place read more

Ordered takeout tonight and food was amazing but service wasn't the best. We ordered out and when we got there to get our order we had to remind them we got a drink and when we got home they forgot my shrimp I don't usually review places but for the price it sucks we had stuff missing. Otherwise food was great! read more

+ Scrumptious, hearty Viet food. + Relatively affordable. For all the meat I got, $22 is great. + Cozy ambience. + Water, utensils, and some condiments available at the center counter. + Nice restrooms. Need to ask for code or check the wall. - Somewhat crowded street parking. Likely have to pay. - Disappointed they didn't have broth meals (like phở or bún). After a long Washington hiking day, a sizzling broth meal would surely revitalize me. I had: $14.98 Combo grilled pork, braised belly and sunny side egg + $4.88 extra grilled short ribs + tax = $21.91 read more

My family and I went to the Ballard Farmers Market on Sunday and parked near this place so we decided to give it a try. It wasn't bad. I'd just say it was average. We ordered the Eggcited Banh Mi and the Grilled Ribeye Vermicelli Bowl. The vermicelli bowl had a choice of fish sauce or sesame soy. I chose the latter. The veggies were fresh, the beef was well seasoned. It's just a place that does basic Vietnamese food. Order at a kiosk when you first come in and grab your own water or hot tea. They bring your food to you but you should bus your own table when finished. Would I return? No, I probably wouldn't. Not bad but not terribly memorable enough to give it a second visit. read more

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The Smokey Bowl: I got the grilled chicken option, and it was yummy! The meat was flavorful and tastes great with the rice. I really enjoyed the texture of the rice. The salad portion tasted good and fresh. The flavors of all the components tasted great together. However, it was a little too oily for my preference. You can order on a kiosk or via a QR code at the table. After your meal, you can bus your dishes by the exit. Everything is mostly self-serve--getting your own water cups, utensils, napkins, etc. read more

CrackleMi Vietnamese Grill - The Smokey Bowl (with Grilled Chicken) - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very tasty and great portions! We almost always have leftovers. Some protein options can be a little salty sometimes but great overall! read more

CrackleMi Vietnamese Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The ambiance is casual with a high volume of pick up orders. There is a kiosk for ordering. I ordered a chicken bowl with half rice and half salad. The bowl was very fresh and satisfying, enough to share between two people. The green sauce was excellent and complemented the dish well. I definitely plan to order again. It's been a while since I saw a low tipping culture, typically ranging from 1-8%, which was quite refreshing. They also explicitly mention that tipping is optional, which I appreciated. The service was decent there was a bit of a wait, but it wasn't too bad. read more

Very spacious restaurant. Very much self serve style with kiosk, QR Code all setup to take your order. Food get serve promptly by the kitchen staff and let me tell you, the food is amazing!!!! The cracklemi banh has very well marinated meat and big chunk of braised of pork belly. Yum Spring rolls is so fresh and not greasy. Every potion is super generous and the price is just right. Definitely worth coming back. read more

CrackleMi Vietnamese Grill - Grilled Meat Spring rolls (3rolls) - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We decided to go visit a new Vietnamese place yesterday in Ballard, honestly as a Vietnamese girl I took everything with a grain of salt when looking at the reviews. The parking is street parking and was a little difficult. When we came in I thought it would be a traditional style restaurant but it's very modern with the kiosk style ordering. I didn't mind it at all because I got to see each item and take my time with ordering. The restaurant was very clean though and had plenty of seating. I can't really say much about the service though as I didn't really interact with anyone. As far as food goes, it was good you are able to customize on the kiosk so everything is to your taste. I wasn't blown alway from the food but I was definitely surprised at the bigger portions at the reasonable price. The spring rolls were nothing special, just the rice paper was really thick and I think it wasn't wet enough because it was a tad hard. Brandon (the bf) got the banh mi and they PACKED IT FULL. We asked for extra jalapeño and they delivered. I got the Broken rice dish and to me that's what really stood out. The meat was so soft and just melts in your mouth. But everything else was just ok. Overall I would recommend this place, it is quick easy, you get what you pay for. If you're looking for sit down place with amazing service you probably won't find that here. I still enjoyed it a lot because it was yummy but just nothing too special. read more

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This is a solid place for some modern or fusion Vietnamese food in my opinion. They have most of your classic Vietnamese dishes but they taste a little more westernized to my taste. I love the ambiance and they're perfect for a grab-and-go if you're wandering the downtown Ballard area. Service is super fast and there's actually some parking around the area since it's on the outskirts of the main street and there are plenty of businesses and even a library really close by read more

So glad I finally tried CrackleMi! It's a casual place with plenty of seating, and the staff were super friendly and efficient. I got the smokey rice bowl with chicken, and it was incredible. The flavors were bold and delicious, and the portion size was huge--definitely worth it! I only finished about half my plate so I had plenty of leftovers to take home. I'm excited to come back and try their vermicelli dishes! read more

CrackleMi Vietnamese Grill - The Smokey Bowl (contains gluten) - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is great value for your dollar! The food is good, but definitely a bit Americanized Vietnamese dishes. I've only ever ordered online to go, but it is fast and easy to pick up your order. The service is quick and they will accept minor requests through online ordering. Overall this is a go to fast food option in Ballard. read more

Got takeout again - unfortunately, there was a bunch of hair in my tofu bun bowl so I had to throw it out. Pretty inconsistent results the last several times I've ordered but nothing egregious to update my review. This time was pretty egregious, though. I also ordered a coconut water and it was missing, though I suppose that could be the fault of the delivery driver and not the restaurant. Probably pivoting to other restaurants from now on. Womp womp. read more

Had the beef and chicken banh mi sandwiches. Awesome flavors and great service. The buns were dynamite too . Look forward to coming back read more

CrackleMi Vietnamese Grill - The Smokey Banh Mi (chicken) - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We had some of the freshest, most delicious meals we've had in a while here at this quaint Vietnamese restaurant. It is self serve with a kiosk to order food, but our small interactions with the staff were kind and welcoming. They even surprisingly comp'd an extra side we asked for which was sweet. I definitely recommend this restaurant for quick, healthy meal. Portions are enormous as well, so you'll definitely have leftovers. I had the lemongrass tofu bowl which had some of the most amazing tofu I've had in a while! My partner had a rib eye and chicken rice bowl which he loved ! read more

Very affordable and quick. An ideal place to grab takeout if you aren't up for cooking. The food has always been consistent and it is in our families regular rotation. read more

I loved the food here!! It does get a little hot if you're dining inside on a warm day since there's no AC. We came on a Sunday around dinner time and it wasn't busy at all though. You order on the kisok and they brought our food to us when it was ready. It was a bit weird that there were glass bottles of water on the tables already, but it worked. I got the bussin bowl which came with broken rice, pork belly, grilled pork, and veggies. I absolutely love broken rice and this spot did it splendidly. Both pork types were also fantastic -- the pork belly just melted in your mouth and the grilled pork was also so fantastically seasoned. The nuoc nam they provided added even more deliciousness to the grilled pork and I thought the sweet soy paired super well with the pork belly. It also comes with an egg! Portions are so generous for the price, and everything was so delicious. I'd definitely come back again! read more

CrackleMi Vietnamese Grill - The Bussin Bowl ( contains gluten) - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've only gotten takeout at this spot but the food is solid and affordable, and the inside is nice. They serve Vietnamese noodle and rice bowls, sandwiches, and spring rolls. It's fresh, healthy and delicious. It's a cute casual restaurant, they have a few tables and do a lot of takeout. You order using a kiosk on the back wall. They have high ceilings, lots of windows, and I love all a the plants and faux vines everywhere. I've had tried the noodle bowls and banh mi's, and enjoyed both! They were packaged well. I got the Crackle Mi banh mi on the way to the airport. It transported well, and had flavorful braised pork, an egg, and a nice amount of pickled carrots. The bread was pretty fresh too! The grilled pork noodle bowl was also solid, it was fresh, had a good sweet fish sauce dressing, and the pork was so good. read more

CrackleMi Vietnamese Grill - The Crackle Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fire!! I ordered take out, but I ended up eating dine in. Bussin bowl was delicious! Pork belly was marinated and full of flavor. Grilled pork was delicious when you put the sauce over. And I'm so happy it was all with broken rice too! Salad was good, but I wish the carrots were pickled. Service wasn't the quickest; I waited over 10 minutes for my meal. Ambiance is nice; lots of seating. Large open window for the hot summer days. A few outdoor seating, but it's all in the sun. I will be back! read more

CrackleMi Vietnamese Grill - The Bussin Bowl ( contains gluten) - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went here after reading all the awesome reviews but was unfortunately not wow-ed. We got a couple of vermicelli bowls. The pork in mine was extremely overcooked and super tough and chewy. My wife's tofu bowl was also a solid okay. The portions were great and the food came out quick, just unfortunate that the proteins themselves were both sub-par. read more

I was very excited to find this spot. There are limited later night options in Seattle. The food portions are generous. However I was disappointed by the rest of my experience. The chicken didn't have a ton or flavor and the cilantro dressing also missed the mark and was chunky and separated. To be fair I am comparing them to Toast Mi who has smaller portions but the flavor is excellent on all points. Everyone I interacted with was pleasant however I did need to follow up with them via call to get them to process my refund. The video is a bit cafeteria feeling. Seems that maybe once it had more ambiance but they have shifted to a food delivery hub. read more

Ambience was good, surprisingly not noisy inside. We ordered online to go not thinking there would be room to sit inside. The guy who eventually handed me my food after several minutes of being ignored waiting to pickup was nice enough. My first 3 bites tasted like a huge salt lick on the pork bowl(and I like salt) it was terrible. I tried to mix it in but there was no sauce that I requested so I went to the counter and asked and they said they ran out but didn't bother to tell me when I got my order so salad and rice were flavorless. Our other order of the lemongrass beef bowl had SIX hairs before I stopped counting and threw it in the trash when I got home. I can't help but wonder if this is retaliation for ordering to go and not wanting to tip more than 13% for zero service. Or did the food fall on the floor where there was a bunch of dog hair but no dirt? I can't figure this one out. What do you do when you've already left the restaurant and it's not worth bringing it to the attention of the too busy staff? I guess you leave a negative yelp review which is kinda lame. I feel conflicted about leaving a negative review for one dish that was a salt lick and the other with 6 hairs because they're a small business and maybe they would have done something if I was there to talk to them about it. So I'm changing from 2 star to 3 star because maybe they would've taken the time to make it right even if they ignore you for several minutes while you're waiting to pick up food. read more

CrackleMi Vietnamese Grill - Hair in my food - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

CrackleMi used to be our go-to spot since we live in the area. Food quality was always good and we'd always leave really satisfied. Unfortunately, we've realized that quality has slowly been going down and prices have been going up. We went back today after having not been in a while. I usually order their Lemongrass Tofu bowl but decided to switch things up today and get The Bun. I ordered a side Daikon soup which was actually quite nice. However, my dish came and I noticed several things. The shrimp skewer was all undercooked. The egg roll was particularly hard as were some of the chicken pieces? If I end up going back again, I'll just stick to the tofu since I wouldn't need to worry as much about food safety. read more

I have been to CrackleMi twice at this point. In both cases, I ordered the grilled ribeye spring roll with the peanut sauce. The spring rolls were filling and well balanced, providing protein, carbohydrates, and fat in a meal. I particularly enjoyed the peanut sauce, though they have other sauce options for people with food allergies. The place felt cozy and open at the same time with the high ceilings and warm lighting. There was no queue to order in the kiosk. My spring rolls were freshly prepared after placing the order. Overall, I would come back again. read more

CrackleMi Vietnamese Grill - Ambiance - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I think my husband ordered takeout from here about four days in a row. He loved the tofu bath mi sandwich, said it was the best he's ever had (and he eats them often in Hawaii.) The rest of us had some shrimp rolls, the cracked vermicelli bowl (ribeye, shrimp skewers, egg roll, served over vermicelli noodles), and the Bussin Bowl (pork chop, braised pork bellboy, sunny side eye, with extra shrimp skewer) served over hot broken rice. Guaranteed when we go back to Seattle, we'll be eating here, a lot. read more

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Ambience. A Service. B?! Food. A Price. A Found off a block from main Ballard road in part of newer building. Street parking and don't know if you can park in bldg. My first time. I wanted hot PHO- on this cold Seattle afternoon. NO PHO! The menu has Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwiches / Rice Bowls and Bun (vermicelli noodle bowls) Entered and no greeting or meeting staff. and noticed signs everywhere to direct to order on kiosks. Thank goodness there is a bell for assistance. In case I needed help. Tried to be a GenZ and figure out how this all works. Order on kiosk, get a number , find a table and wait. Cooked to order. I ordered the basic BUN - vermicelli noodles with grilled pork, grilled shrimp and egg roll. I'm glad you can customize order by removing items or ADDINg Extras...there are charges for additional albeit I just wanted more of the veggies. Ie pickled carrot daikon, bean sprouts The noddles are nicely cooked and little over al dente. Would like a little more springy chewy. But pork and shrimp cooked to order and egg rolls were hanging out in kitchen. All were very tasty and nice flavors. Even ordered the 3 sauces - Japanese aioli (ok if you want something earthy garlicky creamy) / sesame soy sauce/ fish sauce (typical nuac Cham ) and they have a hot garlic chili oil to serve your self on condiment station. Create TOUR Own heat! Overall, very hearty and fresh tasting! Barely interacted with staff... still left a $2 tip since I ordered all the extras. $19.62 total and paid with Apple Pay on app Toast. Overall if I'm in the area and want something fresh and hearty. I'll be back! I'm a FaN! read more

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These banh mi were catered for a work event. AND WOW. The best tofu banh mi I could imagine. Others who opted for tofu were also mind blown. I am not vegetarian but aspire to be more plant based and wow I was so surprised at how flavorful and texture wise how good the tofu is. The next day I was still thinking about these sandwiches and plan to make the trek out to Ballard to get them again. If you are vegetarian or just aspiring to be like me, definitely give them a try. read more

Amazing Banh Mi- added Nauc Cham so perfect dipping sauce. Would highly recommend the lemongrass beef! Loved having hot tea with my meal. I'll definitely be back. read more

CrackleMi Vietnamese Grill - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I crave the Grilled Ribeye Vermicelli bowl here on a monthly basis. The space is spacious and clean, and for me, the location can't be beat.