My favorite pho spot in Everett. Good: Fresh tasting, not overly sweet, good variety of veggies, delicious tofu. Could use less rice noodles but otherwise a very solid and consistent bowl of soup. A small business worth supporting. read more

Update: I have been going to this place for a couple of years and have noticed my take out orders have less food than when we eat in. We have been given our sandwiches with no meat and overcharged on more than one occasion. Also, the combo meal is not a true combo meal as you pay more to make it a combo but they give you less meat (which is what you are really ordering)when you get the combo. I visited Saturday and yesterday and noticed a huge difference in the freshness and portions of my meal. Saturday everything was fresh and the portions were large when I ate in. I got my to go order yesterday...the same exact order for the same price and it was smaller. The meat and rice seemed old. It tasted like they put warmed sauce over old rubbery chicken. I had the Mandarin Fried Chicken. I went out of my way to drive there just to get it. I was so disappointed. I took a few bites and could not eat anymore. I got the same for my husband and he said the same thing. A few hours later I started feeling sick and nauseous. I kept having to use the restroom. I am still sick today and can only tolerate broth. Glad my husband has an iron stomach so someone can take care of the kids. So disappointing as I have loved this place and introduced it to so many of my friends. Looks like it is time to find a new place. read more

Ok it had bad service the first time I went but after being back around 3 more times the service has been much better and the food still huge portions for the price. The food is a little on the oily side but it is still very tasty. read more

I was driving by n saw this little spot n decided to pull in... one of the best decisions I made! I ate their bbq pork sandwich n spring rolls, YUMMMMMMMMY!!!! The food was awesome n the lady at the counter was very help nice n outstanding recommendation!!! Thank you! read more

Not a bad place. I love their little location, but the Pho was just ok. Maybe I should branch out and try some other dishes, as others have commented. But I love Pho and will find it hard to pass that up the next time I'm here. A few pluses: they are super close and very convenient to my home, so I'm going to give them another try soon (will update review as it necessary). But, for now, they get 3-stars because the pho tasted "ok". read more

What the heck happened to this restaurant?? I used to love going here but since I ordered recently, the portion of each dish was hella little enough to feed a toddler!! And the prices went up plus littler portions, I will pass next time!! Do not order from here anymore!!!!!!!!!!!F+F+ I tried giving no star but no option to do so!!!!!! read more

Janbo is easy to dismiss while driving along Evergreen Way but that would be a mistake. This tiny cafe has some of the best food in Everett. My personal favorite is the Combo Banh Mi which costs $6. This sandwich has spoiled me towards other Banh Mi and the secret is the pineapple juice pickled vegetables and the photo worthy presentation of the sandwich. I also like the customer service and speed of the kitchen here. I sometimes order the Banh Mi just three blocks away and by the time I arrive the food is ready to go. The ladies are quick to bring your complimentary tea and it always comes hot with it's own individual thermos. They also easily make suggestions and alterations to orders with little fuss and most meals come with a cream puff dessert at the end. I have also tried the Combo Bowl, Vietnamese Sausage Bowl, Pad Thai, and Vietnamese Iced Coffee. All the meals looked and tasted excellent. The picture menu on the wall beats expectations. You're actually going to get a meal that looks like the picture! I will confess I like all three of the restaurants on this little corner of Evergreen and Pecks but I go to Janbo more than any other and it's because it's always friendly, fast, and fantastic. read more

Janbo Café - Singing chicken. - Vietnamese Near Me - Everett, Washington

Eat here for Bon Mi and Chinese/ Vietnamese food!! So good. Free tea. Good service and nice atmosphere. We will be back. read more

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This is a pretty neat spot to have some good pho. The portions are a bit smaller for the price compared to other pho restaurants. Aside from the pho noodle soup, we also had the Vietnamese sausages as an appetizer and it was pretty good. We definitely will come back to try the other menu items, especially their sandwiches. Those look pretty good too! read more

Janbo Café - Vietnamese Near Me - Everett, Washington

Consistently good every time I come in for lunch. Fast service. They give you complimentary hot tea, which is nice on a rainy day. read more

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We ordered tofu spring rolls, pork banh mi and the veggie pho. The tofu spring rolls were great. the tofu inside was fried and yummy and the peanut sauce was delicious. You get two fairly large rolls for a decent price: you can't go wrong. The pork banh mi was fairly good. All the ingredients were fresh and the pork tasted faintly of bbq. The sandwich comes with mayo which makes it extra yummy. The bread felt a little sharp and toasted, softer bread would've been preferred. The veggie pho is what brings me back every time. All the ingredients are fresh, the fried tofu is so good and the portions are super generous. This is hands down my fav pho place in the PNW. Beyond the food the service is pretty good as well. They bring complimentary black tea and cream puffs to your table with each meal. The waitresses are usually friendly but sometimes not as attentive as would be preferred when waiting for refills/ the check/ the receipt. The food also came out at weird pace: first they brought out the banh mi then the spring rolls then they brought out another table's entire order before they brought me my pho which is a little ridiculous considering the table ordered quite a few minutes after us. I speculate that they are regulars which is why their order got bumped ahead of mine. So the only real constructive feedback I have is that the orders should be made in the order they were received not based on favorites. read more

Janbo Café - Veggie pho. - Vietnamese Near Me - Everett, Washington

Good food, great selection! A complimentary cream puff for desert...We enjoy eating here from time to time. read more

Janbo Café - Vietnamese Near Me - Everett, Washington

Their sandwiches are so good, ordered 15 of them to work, everyone likes it. ( most orders were grilled chicken, pork and beef sandwiches . # S1,S2,S3). Will order it again. Last week I ordered 25 lunchboxes to go.( most orders were grilled pork chop, grilled beef short ribs, almond chicken, Mongolia beef, #R1,R2,R3,R4, Z9,Z12,Z14). I Ordered spicy soups (#H9 spicy, ) we give the owner one day ahead notice for our orders. Finally got a chance went inside to eat ordered Singing chicken #Z3 with rice, finished whole thing, with fiery chili chicken #Z6, so good. ( those need to eat it right away while it's hot otherwise it won't be Crunchy. read more

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Always leave satisfied. Great fall/winter spot to warm up with some delicious Pho! Drop in and you will not be disappointed. They even offer a nice cream pie as dessert after your meal. read more

Janbo Café - Vietnamese Near Me - Everett, Washington

The grilled pork bahn mi at janbo is a treasure. I love bahn mi, I get them all the time and I've tried them just about everywhere. This one is the best, hands down, and it's not even close. The meat is always tender and perfectly seasoned. The pickles are cut a little more generously than many places, and they add just the right balance of flavor and crunch to the sandwich. Great bread too, there's really no room for improvement. Having said that, if you're not a sandwich person you'll be just fine, everything else I've had here is great too. I'm partial to the combo vermicelli bowls. read more

Janbo Café - Grilled pork banh mi. The best. - Vietnamese Near Me - Everett, Washington

Outstanding food and service is usually very good, depending on how busy they are. The Pho is outstanding. I LOVE their Vietnamese Sandwiches. Their Salt and Pepper Tofu is to die for. The Fresh Spring Rolls are tasty also. The place is kinda run down. Sort of like most everything else on 99... Stop for the outstanding food. read more

It really pains me to put up with mediocre Asian food. This is definitely not one of those cases. Janbo (Café, not Janbo Restaurant) is one of my favorite places to eat. Every meal I've had here has been amazing and I do not say that very likely. MUST HAVES: -Crispy Pho (beef or house special AN ABSOLUTE MUST) -Singing Chicken (great fresh or as leftovers) -Fiery Chili Chicken -Honey Walnut Shrimp -Mapo Tofu -Bahn Mi -Pho (wouldn't say it's my favorite pho spot but better than average) -Fried Rice read more

First time having pho here and I'm sold! It's really the small things that I look for in a food place, especially Asian restaurants. Context: My boyfriend and I were looking for a late night bite close to home. Pho is always a comfort food for me and we were really needing it. I saw that this was the closest place that closes at 10pm, so off we were. Arrived at around 9:20pm cutting it a little close so we weren't expecting too much. There was one couple that was finishing their dinner as we arrived. The Food: As soon as we were seated, the nice lady serving us brought a WHOLE POT of tea. I was instantly happy. We ordered our Large bowl of simple Pho Tai and it was ready shortly. They even gave us more than enough limes without us asking! Split between the two of us, it was a fine serving. Not too much and not too little to end our night comfortably. The Service: As I said earlier, we came late pretty late so we weren't expecting much. We were helped very quickly as we're the only ones there and it was close to closing time. She checked on us in the middle of our meal and that small gesture is 1000 points in my book when it comes to authentic Asian restaurants. (Sad right?) To sum it all up, my 5 stars come from small things that really make this place stand out to me. 1, how late they stay open. Not many places in Everett are open past 9. 2, complimentary hot tea. 3, the pho had a great flavor and aroma without being too oily like some places. 4, good service even though we cam a bit later in the night. Since the lowest rating you can give is a 1, all 4 of those small things bring this place to a 5 star joint. You will definitely be seeing us again. read more

Hands down, best Pho in the north end. I've been coming here a few years now, the service is always wonderful. Ya I've had to wait before but whatever, this place can get busy! read more

A fantastic hole in the wall restaurant. Food is always fresh, seasoned well, cooked right and delicious. I've eaten my way through the menu through the years - never had anything I didn't love. read more

Ordered the Mandarin Crispy Chicken and the Spicy Garlic shrimp. It was quite delicious. Decent affordable price and the food was delicious. We really enjoyed the service, it was quick and friendly. Thank you! read more

My go to! I'm kind of a regular here. If it's not me then it's my girl lol. Their food is great. I've had many dishes off the menu and I haven't had one I didn't like...besides maybe the almond fried chicken. Closest thing I'll get to moms cookin' that's close to me. The owner is nice and her associates are all friendly as well. If you order to go, usually things are ready in 15-20 minutes. If you're feeling a Chinese dish, I recommend the mandarin fried chicken. Try the pho of course. It is one of, if not, the best around town. The sandwiches, the fried rices, the combo plates...you get the point. Try what your heart desires, I'm sure they won't let you down. If you dine in, you get a cream puff on the house for dessert! read more

At first I don't want to review this place just simply because this place is rocking my world with their awesomely delicious foods and I don't want many people to know about this restaurant. but to be fair, Janbo Cafe deserve to be known. Their fresh roll are huge and long and almost can not fit in my mouth, but they were delicious and can make a good lunch on its own. My other favorites are, bun bo hue, stewed beef, fiery chili chicken, short rips, and the won-ton egg noodle soup. give this place a try and you will love them. read more

I don't recommend getting the Chinese food here. The Vietnamese food is just as good as any other place around Everett though it's a bit more pricey. They charge $2 for a small side of rice, so if you want rice with your orange chicken (which doesn't come with it already for some reason), you're going to be paying 12 bucks for a giant disappointment. Ive had better orange chicken from a bag.The rice wasn't even good, it tasted like instant. The combo bowl was, again, mediocre. It was honestly the extra sauce and the generous amount of Thai basil that made it worth the price. If you don't want to get trampled or squished against wall don't; bother going there when they're busy. Also a LOT of the items on the menu get more expensive after 3pm, which is silly as hell and definitely not worth paying extra for. read more

This review is shamelessly all about my favorite little secret on Evergreen Way -- Janbo Cafe's plump, fresh cream puffs. Oh, cream puff à la Janbo, how much do I love thee... let me count the ways. -They're bigger than your average post-pho complimentary puff (I second the comparison to kittens as noted by Nina W.) -The pastry puff is soft and fluffy as opposed to firm and crumbly. -The filling is more moussey-creamy-puddingy than thick custardy, so the puffs are lighter and not as nauseatingly rich by the time you get to the third one. Or the fourth. Or the fifth. Just trust me on this, I've tested it many times. Maybe I'm obsessive but every time I bring these babies to a get-together they're gone in less than 10 minutes. Yes, I've tried all the flavors and variations at Beard Papa's; yes, I've had countless bite-sized puffs from a bunch of other pho restaurants; and yes, I've taken a french pastry class in which I've learned to make my own. I still prefer these. Love is irrational. For about ~$1 each you can order as many as you want, and specify which flavor (they've chocolate and vanilla; both equally fantastic). The nice ladies who work at Janbo are always so sweet and careful about packing the puffs up. Each one is filled to order so you walk away with fresh not-so-little puffs that keep well in the fridge, assuming they last that long. One of these days I'll build up enough resistance to order something other than dessert from Janbo. Maybe. read more

Bland and boring. I got the crispy noodles with beef and hubby got the spicy chicken. My dish had zero flavor. His spicy chicken seemed to be bland deep fried chicken tossed in a little spicy seasoning - and was super dry. Employees seemed nice, egg roll was good. read more

Janbo is small and tends to be crowded. There is a reason! Janbos is high quality Vietnamese (and Chinese) food. I had the grilled pork in lemon grass with rice. It was very good. I am recovering from a stomach flu and this was the most soothing meal I had had in a week. Also got Vietnamese egg rolls. I was initially disappointed that they had sausage rather than shrimp, thinking they would be heavy on my recovering stomach but no. They were good and the sauce that came with them was super good and soothing. I would eat here weekly if I lived in Everett. I'm tempted to do so any way! One of the top 5 Vietnamese that I have eaten at. read more

We absolutely adore Janbos (on Everett Mall Way) and Janbo Cafe (on Evergreen) they are both sister restaurants run by the same people whom are all fantastic! But anyways...this review is for Janbo Cafe! So I'll get to it! They have reallly good food . Like. Really good. Yummm...... I'm drooling just thinking about it! This is the routine when we go: **Walk in. **Get greeted by the oh-so-friendly staff. **Order the fresh rolls! -- One of the best choices you could make **Order a Mango bubble tea with extra jelly -- They have reallllly good bubble tea! I've tried a few different places before and this was really yummy! They use fresh seasonal fruit so the flavors are really bright and delish. **Order a combo bowl -- rice noodles with lettuce, cabbage, carrots, cilantro, cucumber, and chicken and then a pork eggroll with their yummy...sauce? (who cares what it is if it tastes good!) **Eat until our stomachs feel ready to burst **THEN get complimentary cream puffs for dessert. Yum yum yum yum yum! I've had some of their other things like their Crispy Pho and their fried rice and their regular pho, which are all good too, but the combo bowl is my favorite. What can I say? It's the ol' reliable. :) I have to get Janbo Cafe at least once every two weeks or I will die. True story. read more

I love the traditional Vietnamese Sandwiches, and the many cuisine varieties offered as well. Something for everyone

This place was great! Located in Everett (which I do not visit often), this was one of the highest Yelp rated restaurants - and for a good reasons. Expect a mix of Chinese and Vietnamese menu options. The place is frequented by Asian customers (a good sign), but is also very clean with friendly staff who speak English well (unlike some of the other local, divey places with excellent Asian food). This place is top notch, without the top notch prices. Food: menu includes pho, noodle dishes, rice dishes, several appetizers and desserts. Portion sizes were excellent and you get a free (tasty) cream puff at the end. I had Hong Kong Style noodles with pork, chicken and shrimp on top. They also have a fried pho dish which is popular. Happy hour - several bubble tea flavors discounted (tasted good with pearls of good consistency) and signature iced coffee in a tall glass (yum!). Also discounted Saporro and Tsing Tao beers. Iced water and hot tea comes free with your meal, as does the cream puff for dessert. Ambiance: not bad. Not a very large place. Printed photos of food items on the walls and large Buddha when you enter. The funniest part - lots of 80s love music playing in the background: Vanessa Williams, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, I Swear by All 4 One....don't let this scare you away!! Bathrooms were clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Free lot for parking. Very reasonable prices. Maybe $10-12 per dish, but good portions. I would even consider driving from Seattle to Everett just for this place!! read more

Love this place! This is my second time coming here and the service is outstanding. The staff is friendly and attentive. And the Pho is delicious! I had the Rib Eye Pho and I will definitely be coming back again. The cream puffs are complimentary and also delicious! The facility is clean and there is enough seating for a group of people! If you love Pho, you will love this place! If you don't love Pho, there are plenty of other options. My husband is not a fan of Pho and I am obsessed with it, so it's a perfect place for us. He loves the options he has here :) read more

I really enjoyed this restaurant! And finding good Asian food in Everett is a rarity. Based on other Yelpers, I ordered the mango bubble tea. This tea was really good! It tasted like a really thick mango lasse with boba. I also ordered a small vegetarian pho that was very tasty and quite enough for two. My date and I ordered the beef and pork Vietnamese sandwiches. The rolls were flaky and chewy. The sandwiches were heavy on the veggie fillings...in marked contrast to the ones I got in Chinatown that were really light on them..quite a nice change. I also ordered the Singing Chicken. This dish rocked!! It was like a honey chicken glaze with a light breading. It was served in a clay pot and the chicken really retained its heat because I burned my mouth on the pieces even after letting it cool for nearly 10 min. And at the end, the server brought out two very very nice sized cream puffs with a chocolate filling! I tend to like mine with just the plain but this was still great and it was FREE!!! Overall with a small soup, 2 sandwiches, and an ala carte chinese dish, and 2 bubble tea, the whole deal came to $29 or $36 with tip....and left with take home....great place!!! read more

Looks are deceptive. This smallish restaurant, located along gritty Evergreen Way, about a mile north of the Boeing Freeway, aka Hwy. 526, is easily overlooked amongst the plethora of ticky-tacky advertising signs. The locale is reminiscent of a former KFC, with a dense dining area that could hold 40 diners. A giant seated Buddha statue greets you upon entering and the menu is plastered on the wall separating the kitchen area from the diners. Small as it is, the menu is packed with the cuisines of China and Vietnam. There are about a hundred items to peruse over and the wall also offers pictures of some of the items. I had the... what else?... pho dac biet. The pho comes in three sizes so I got the medium size as I was on a schedule. The bowl arrived quickly and had most of the essentials-- rare beef, cooked beef, and tendons. The soup was only slightly thin but piping hot. Nothing notable other than this was a good bowl of pho. What was notable was the large cream puff sprinkled with confectioner's sugar that arrived, unannounced, to complete the meal. That was a nice touch. During my stay, there was a gal who dropped in to pick up an order of only cream puffs. Think about that. A Chinese-named restaurant that doubles as a decently good Vietnamese soup joint then triples as a mildly decadent bakery. Service was quick and pleasant. There shouldn't be any problem with the free parking (about 15 spots) but getting out to head south after the meal could be, as you have to cross a very busy stretch of highway. read more

Delicious Huge Cream Puffs & Vietnamese Sandwiches! I came here to order their Vietnamese sandwich because the place was just a few miles away. While i was waiting for my sandwich order i notice their cream puffs. They were enormous and very inexpensive (less than $2). I bought one & i was hooked! The cream inside is very delicious and not too sweet. I really detest the ones that taste like pure cake frosting, but this one taste just right! I probably only shared one bite w/my boyfriend before i gobbled the rest up. Their pork sandwich is good. Its different than most Vietnamese deli because of their use of jalapeno pickled pepper rather than fresh thai restaurants and that they grill their pork. Its a new variation that i've never tried before and i think its pretty good for being in Everett. I like that i can walk into this place & see on their wall pictures of their menu. They have ALOT of traditional Vietnamese entrees there and its authentic. I haven't tried any of their rice dishes, but my boyfriend will vouch that there food is really good. I'll definitely have to come back & try the rest of their menu soon. read more

First time at Janbo yesterday got some Pho, springrolls and a Bahmi. Pho- Nice clean broth but not much flavor. I am also a fan of the rare beef to cook in the hot broth but the meat here was par-cooked and grey looking. Must be for people who get squeamish at the sight of raw beef. Springrolls - these were fresh and awesome! peanut sauce for dipping was great too. Bahmi - Got the combo and it was great and fresh Will come back but not for the Pho! read more

Came here with my husband based on the reviews and I don't know if we caught them on a bad day, but we were really unimpressed which is saying a lot for us because we're not picky. Tiny cramped restaurant that looks a little sketch. Got the fried pho on the review recommendations: too much fried? It was soggy and while the smell was amazing, there was virtually NO taste at all. Same with the chicken pho: I didn't think it was possible to mess up pho, but the broth had very little flavor and I was so sad! (It was a cold rainy night so I was really craving a nice hot steaming salty bowl of chicken pho! The cream puffs after the meal are free and HUGE, but I felt like they were just filled with pudding? Needless to say, I'll choose other places for my pho next time. read more

Love their food! Didn't expect much but was pleasantly surprised! I'm picky but this was a great pick up experience.

Had a hankering for Pho and those yummy Fresh Spring rolls I've gotten at many Vietnamese restaurants. You know, light but very flavorful. Of course, I yelped what was around here in Everett since I live in Bellevue and Janbo came up with the highest number of stars so, trusting in my fellow Yelpers, I called in an order and drove 5 minutes to get there. Now the outside is nothing to talk about, it's pretty blah. I walked in however and the place was packed. It took a few minutes to get my food, which I actually like. That way it's all still fresh. The servers were so nice and even offered me some water while I waited. I got my order and ran back to my office to scarf it down. I inhaled the fresh spring rolls -- they were amazing. So fresh served with a hoisin-type of sauce with chopped nuts in it. I ate half of my Bahn Mi which was pork and just delish. I had a little bit of my Combination Pho and have to say it was one of the best Pho that I've had. Only problem? Ever since I found this place, I have to now go there once a week for my Vietnamese food fix. I guess life could be a lot worse... read more

Yessssssss! I love this restaurant! I was pleasantly surprised by a huge creampuff afterwards. And they are so nice! I always order the spring rolls alone because they are so big and fill you up and then I buy my bf a beef soup. I have other restaurants that I like but this one somehow overthrows all of the others and calls out to my taste buds. Big servings for the price and perfect service! read more

Janbo Café - Cream puffs on the house! - Vietnamese Near Me - Everett, Washington

Its seriously all about the cream puffs at this place. They are size of regular donuts!! Not only that, they come in chocolate and regular!! No lie, when I first went here with a friend back in 2005, the lady recognized we were new. She then gave us two cream puffs to try then & there. AMAZING. They were suuuuper good. After seeing our reactions to the cream puffs (and I am 100% serious about this), she followed up by saying *in a Asian accent* "That's right. My cream puff bring ALL the boy to the yard." hahahaha!!! Aside from that, I love going to this place when I am up north. The pho is solid, and her Vietnamese sandwiches are definitely a beautiful thing. I actually would prefer to go here than, Than Brothers close to the mall. Service is better, and the Janbo cream puffs could beat up the Than Brothers cream puffs any day of the week. The food tastes way better overall as well. ***If anything, ORDER EXTRA CREAM PUFFS TO GO!!! If you peek a look into the back kitchen, they have BOXES of cream puffs they fill everyday and sell. SO DO IT ALREADY*** read more