I had a craving for Pho, and this was the first place I saw. Satisfied my craving, but probably if I was rating it objectively there must be better places to get Pho. The Good: - Really clean and well lit, unlike most Pho places - My pho came really fast, before I even got fully seated at my table The Not so Good: - Pho itself is pretty mediocre. - Broth just okay, does taste a little strange, as others have mentioned - Beef was overcooked. Should be tender. read more

This is my favorite pho in Seattle. The broth is amazing! I got it without noodles today and I was worried it wouldn't be filling. I subbed veggies and my belly was bursting. Not only is the pho good the service always excellent with Eva and her bright warm smile. read more

Lucky' pho is located in the heart of the center of the universe and is good, the veg pho broth is developed and has a nice mixture of sweet and salty, the veggies them selfs are bland and wish they would have done something as easy as putting the veggies in a both to bring out some flavor. We also got the spring roll and was bland, but the peanut daisy was very good and brought out the flavor out, it's just missing a crunch we had at other places. The prices area bit higher that most pho places, but that veggie pho broth is amazing, do it's worth it. We will be coming back to Lucky's it's a good place for lunch. read more

Lucky's Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food is definitely good, fresh quality. I'm giving a lower rating for the lazy customer service. I put in an order for take-out and meant to select a shrimp spring roll but accidentally ordered a tofu one. I called in and asked for it to be switched and they wouldn't do it, only gave me an option to order an extra $8 roll. If you look at my reviews, I rarely complain about customer service but this just bugs the hell out of me because this is a place likely making several tofu and spring rolls for dinner. It wouldn't have been that hard to switch. They're not even a different price so it's not like they need to do something complex with their order or payment system. It's already a pain to park in this part of Fremont on an early Friday evening to pick up a dinner. And you can't do a simple switch like that? This is also a place where I'd previously ordered a boba drink and only found out when I got there I'd be charged full price even though they apparently hadn't had any boba that day. I won't be going back. read more

Incredibly authentic pho in Fremont? Not so much. But then none of the ethnic food in Fremont is authentic, come on people! Good pho? Yes. Especially the veggie! Way more veggies (and a nice variety of them) than any other pho place I've tried in town. It's a little spendy for pho, but again - everything in Fremont is a little spendy so it's right on par. You can find me here at least a few time a month getting my veggie pho fix! read more

I was very unlucky eating here. The pho was salty, weird veggies (like mushrooms and broccoli...so I'm Confused). No sprouts, basil, lime, or jalapeño. Noodles were clumpy. I took two bites and said nope. Gross. read more

I was saved by the staff's attention to detail. I ordered the vegetable tofu pho, without specifying that I wanted a vegetarian broth. Luckily, the girl who took my order checked with me before passing the order on to the kitchen. It might not seem like much, and maybe it should be more standard, but I would have been pretty disappointed if I had begun eating only to discover that I was eating chicken broth. The pho itself was fine. I'm not familiar enough with the dish to make comparisons to other restaurants, but the ingredients all seemed fresh an I would eat it again. read more

There are a lot of haters out there for Lucky Pho here and on Urbanspoon, but it's pretty dang good in my book. There's always a huge heaping mound of veggies, and just the right spices. It's blocks from my apartment and my office, and on those cold rainy days when Pho is the only thing that will fill the gray cloudy hole in my heart, Lucky's hits the spot. I love how simple it is to order there too. I pick the veggie, my colleague picks chicken. No super fancy names or descriptions. Just veggie and chicken. And done in 10 minutes. read more

I'm not sure why this place isn't rated higher. Granted, I have not read the review from the others. I have been here twice, and I have not been disappointed. For a great, cheap, and fast vietnamese restaurant, you could do a lot worse - and that it's in Fremont, is a blessing. No more Thai, please. I can recommend the beef sandwiches, the beef vermicelli bowl, the fresh rolls (sauce needs a tad more flavor - but remedied with hot sauce on table), and the beef and chicken tacos were great. The decor is simple, bright and cheerful. And the prices are cheap. I guess they could get lower ratings because there is no where to park. It's Fremont, people. Take a walk and have a decent, healthy and flavorful meal here. read more

Once I had pho here it became the place I compare all other pho to. There broth is amazing and has a uniquely wonderful taste. Also getting it with extra veggies is must. The staff are super friendly. It's where I take my out of town friends for a great pho experience. read more

Lucky is the number one reason I exist after the weekends. Their pho is by far some of the most flavorful in Seattle (after you add a touch of hoisin sauce to bring out the flavor,) and it comes out usually within 5 minutes or less of ordering. The only one I would not recommend is the meatball... What is that stuff? The sandwiches are also to die for, and they don't skimp on the avocado. Definitely worth the extra 50 cents! read more

The food and boba here are amazing and the staff is very friendly! The restaurant is always clean and the location is perfect.

Great place for take out. They actually put the pho in a bowl-like container so you don't have to worry about having your own. The Beef and tendon pho was delicious - broth was good and meat was flavorful. They also have a $6 small pho lunch special. read more

Ordered the brisket banh mi and it was really fresh. The meat was tender and the cilantro and cucumber gave it a refreshing taste. Along with the sauce it made it a 10/10 experience. The spring roll was also really tasty. read more

The price has gone up. It's only $.45 more for the banh mi than it used to be but they also now charge for avocado rather than pairing it with the tofu sandwich for free. That means my lady's sandwich is now $5.45 when it used to be $4.45. Boo! This place is fine. But it really didn't deserve the four stars I had given it before. Price increase gives me an excuse to bring 'em down a notch. read more

Stopped here for lunch on my first day in the neighborhood. I had the chicken pho and a Diet Coke. The pho came out very quickly. It was a good-size bowl (comfortably larger than anyone could reasonably expect to finish off) and smelled lovely. The noodles were tasty. There wasn't a lot of chicken in evidence, however. The broth was a bit bland, so I dumped in a buncha sriracha, hoisin, and chili garlic paste, which perked it up a lot. By the time I finished tarting it up the soup was quite edible, if not jaw-dropping, and I enjoyed it. The place was clean, service was good, and the meal cost 8 bucks. All in all it was a fun, cheap meal. Is there better available in the neighborhood? Beats me - I just got here. But I would come back to this place again, no question. Note: The restaurant was a bit on the warm side when I was there, and according to other reviews it's impossibly hot in the summer. Be warned! read more

$4.50 for a Vietnamese sandwich is actually overpriced considering most places are between $2.50-3.00. There was more meat, but it was combined with hoison and mayo in a way that made it seem completely different from its counterparts all over the city. If u really want a good one, hit Saigon Deli on Jackson. read more

I love this place, because they are super clean and friendly, and the food is always fresh. Their broths are delicious, and the veggie pho includes fresh green beans, carrots, peas, broccoli, and onions. I get the beef pho with added veggies- the best of everything. The beansprouts and basil garnishes are fresh and perfect (not wilted and slimy, as often found at other pho places). The prices are a dollar or so higher than Than brothers, but the cleanliness, friendliness, and freshness makes it very worth it. read more

Lucky's a is option for pho/Vietnamese in Fremont, as it's the best value for pho between Ballard and the University District. Additionally, the quality of service and food at Lucky's Pho is going to be better than those places (Than Brothers). Although the options are limited compared to some other pho places, you are getting better quality meet and veggies, instead of dishes that are mass produced. You may be paying a $1 or $2 more at Lucky's, but it's definitely worth it, and still very affordable. Between the pho, vermicelli bowls and banh mi sandwiches (maybe the best deal for the price), you can't go wrong. The restaurant itself is pretty quick and packages everything up nicely, if you're taking your food to go. Parking can be an issue, but there's a couple loading-zone spots out front and plenty of parking around the corner on 34th and 35th, so don't let that deter you. read more

I just came here to say the brisket Banh Mi is delicious and just the right size. It's also very reasonably priced. I don't remember the last time a sandwich and a drink came in under a tenner in the greater Seattle area. read more

I gotta say that this is the top of the line pho when it comes to veggie. Not to mention their fresh as can be spring rolls. I go here at least once a week for their delightful bowls. The cabbage and snow peas are what really send it over the edge. read more

Lucky's Pho and I were introduced for my first Pho sampling and lucky for me it was on Chef's Seafood Special Day! Not at the very least used to this form of consuming food but seems like it could easily turn into a thing. Big ass bowl of seafood broth with fresh tails of all kinds of crustaceans inviting you to the party, armed with chopsticks and the deep spoon! Maybe it's because I was starving, maybe it's because eating Pho is still a novel affair, but I loved it. Don't go there on your first date or before your first day at a new job. It gets messy, the wreck-your-new-shirt kind, the is-there-something-on-my-face kind, the good kind, the best kind of messy! Top it off with some Sriracha and Spring Rolls and you have what some might refer to as, Oriental Perfection. read more

This place is awful. This isn't wholesome, warm, comforting pho. This is a flavorless, bad, white people imitation of the great vietnamese ma and pa places usually associated with pho. I made the grave mistake of ordering the vermicelli bowl which comes with NO BROTH. The meat is gross and under seasoned and the noodles are just plain nasty. My girlfriend got the beef pho and it was mediocre at best. I don't know what other people ordered, but this place is not what i would call fresh, the bean sprouts are soggier than a dog's butthole But I guess I made the mistake of going to pho in Fremont. read more

Solid 3 star performance for Lucky's Pho. Went here on Wednesday night, late-ish. We were the 2nd table in the joint, which doesn't bother me. The menu is simple: pho, vietnamese sandwiches or smoothies (wtf? this place must have been a TCBY before). Pho for 2 and spring rolls came to just over $20. The spring rolls were good! They have cucumber in them (something that I don't remember from any other places) and the peanut sauce is a nice blend of salty, sweet and spicy. The pho itself was okay. The broth has negligible MSG (more on that later) but instead has a cinnamon/nutmeg/clove/something funky to it. The beef was a little too well done for my liking, but the pieces were small, which I appreciate. They also include some brisket with their beef/steak. Since we were the one of 2 tables in the joint, we got to hear the owner (?) talking to the other couple. Conversation highlights: they don't do creampuffs because they have no oven and he can't buy them for cheap enough. The veggie pho comes with vegan broth (very important to people who observe either of those diets). The standard broth has no MSG, unlike Than Bros who use approximately one half gallon of MSG per 5 gallon batch of broth. There are new menu items coming later this month (March). So, in conclusion, the pho was sufficient, even if I didn't get to eat all of the broth because I was put off by the clove (or whatever) taste. The place was clean and well lit. I'll come back, even if its not at the top of my list for pho, because the location is super convenient. read more

Love their pho! Perfect comfort food for Seattle's gloomy weather. The environment is very clean and minimalist, something you can rarely get at a pho restaurant. Took my bf here and he loved it- great portion for what you pay for, plus the meat quality is very nice. I also ordered their banh mi and it was so authentic like what you'd find in little Saigon in Orange County. Hope they open another branch in OC too. read more

Quick, clean, friendly, but lacking flavor. Their pho is better than the bland vermicelli noodle bowls but neither is stand out. The bubble tea has too much artificial flavor to it, no hint of creamy tea goodness. The prices are good for the Fremont neighborhood (and higher rents) location but expensive for Vietnamese deli food. read more

Every time I come to Seattle I've come here. We got the beef pho, medium size and the shrimp spring rolls. We actually shared both between the two of us and we were completely satisfied! We ordered at the counter and they brought it to our table but a lot of people take out I think. The broth is so tasty and the price is reasonable for the large portion. I'd highly recommend this place for a date night or family dinner when you don't feel like cooking. read more

There are many places in Seattle to get pho. Than Brothers are my favorite because of their delicious broth, and great prices. This place is the only place in Fremont for pho, which is sad because as much as I get my pho cravings, they cannot be fulfilled here. The broth is nothing great - just bland. The veggies are too much, I'm all for having veggies but there are just too many kinds and too many in general. Pho should be simplistic yet complex in taste. Too many veggies, and you lose the complexity. The price. Ouch! I have yet to try their sandwiches or bubble tea, so I can't rate those at the moment. read more

Lucky's has always been a favorite of mine. I come here at least twice a month and sometimes more often. When the business changed ownership I was a bit worried that the quality would decline. To my delight everything got better! The broth is now my favorite of any pho place. I crave the banh mi. I love everything about this place and the new owners are awesome! Keep doing what you are doing! read more

Lucky's is fine. There is a lot better pho in Seattle, but there is NO other pho in Fremont that we have found, hence, we eat at Lucky's. If there was other pho in walking distance of our house Lucky's would probably get 2 stars. That being said, it is fine. Relative inexpensive, the pho is good (although a little bland), the place is clean, and the service is efficient. You can get it to go pretty quickly, and I have never been here that there was a wait or that it was very crowded. If you need pho in Fremont, and don't feel like traveling, Lucky's is an "A-ok" place to get your fix. I will say it is the most caucasian pho place I have ever seen..... read more

good pho. broth is lighter/less salty than other ones ive tasted. fair prices and portions

Surprisingly flavorful broth in a simple and unassuming place. It's not great, but it is decent. The veggies were fresh and you get the standard basil, jalapeno, bean sprout plate. The meatballs are quartered and the thin sliced beef was good but not excellent. I also had a beef kogi taco which they also sell and it was less satisfying. The beef was lacking in any flavor but sweet and the veggie slaw on top was a bit too wet and therefore made the tortilla soggy. The Sriracha at the table seemed watered down, and, for some reason, this place is just a little TOO clean to feel authentic. Nevertheless, props for good broth! read more

Food is good and the pho broth is tasty. Their tacos a good but bite size. I was disappointed with the Pho. I ordered a large and it was only extra broth. I was given a handful of sprouts, a single meatball sliced up to appear like the dish had a lot of meat and the noodles were less than you would think. The quality of the broth will bring me back. read more

I was in Bellevue for a week, and I trekked over that bridge twice to Seattle to get a fix of Lucky's Pho. The truth? I contemplated going a third time, on my way to the airport. Imagine, a Mexican torta with an Asian twist - soft roll, cubes of fried tofu, avocado, hoisin sauce, mayo, pickled daikon, cabbage. Tangy and seet. That's Lucky Pho's avocado and tofu sandwich. It goes down easy. Cold and rainy day? What could be better than pho? Hot flavorful broth, soft rice noodles, gobs of veggies. read more

Arrived at 7:40 on a Saturday (they close at 9) and they were sold out of ALL of the pho. It's a PHO restaurant... Besides that though the vermicelli bowl was delicious, but the portion size felt a little small compared to other places. read more

Finally a pho joint in Fremont. It''s great for a quick meal. I usually get it to go. they are quick and usually pretty busy. I think the pho is delish, flavorful and smells awesome. Every time I bring this back to work all other girls end up getting it for lunch also... perfect for the cold winter months =) The fresh rolls are okay but the peanut sauce could use some help. Haven't tried the sandwiches or vermicelli bowls but they look amazing. Worth checking out if you live or work in the area but nothing to really travel for. read more

Popped in here tonight since it was the only place open in Fremont because of this godforsaken snowstorm. Boy am I glad I did. While not a big Pho person, their Kogi Beef tacos are incredible. As fresh as can be, and at $2 bucks each, you can easily get full off of two. I recommend adding the avocado for 50 cents extra. My husband says his pho was excellent. This place is short on ambiance, but that's OK, it's not that kind of a place. I don't think they've changed out the salt shakers since the place opened. The salt was all hard inside and the top was stuck on. Not to go all Gordon Ramsey, but that bugged me. Will definitely be back for a quick, cheap, and tasty meal! read more

This is an authentic pho place. It's definitely a gem for this area. I got a pork bahn mi here and the meat is very tender and delicious. I would never have thought that a pesto sauce would work with Vietnamese food, but it was really good on the bahn mi. To be honest, the combination of the sauce and bread is BOOM. My bf got #1 Pho Beef, the meat was well cooked and the house made broth was delicious. Overall, I'd definitely come back here again! read more

Lucky Pho = Lucky Fremont!! We thought we couldn't have been more excited when we saw that a new pho joint was coming to town... And then we went... And it was gooooooooooooood! I enjoyed my veggie (the medium was deliciously painful to finish -- it was huge), with lots and lots of fresh, par-steamed veggies including broccoli, snap peas, lettuce, carrots, jalepenos & tofu. The Mr. ordered a large & meaty selection, and he too was absolutely giddy at the bounty of meatness in his take-away box (it was getting late, Lost was coming on, and we had to get home). After a few years of faithfully patronizing Than Bros in Ballard, our relationship with them had started to go downhill - fast - what with their increasingly terrible service & seemingly diminishing amount of soup in each subsequent order. Lucky is closer to home, had awesome service, AMAZING pho, and hey! Look! Bahn-mis! (I know what's for lunch tomorrow...) To be fair in my comparisons, Lucky is a bit more expensive than Than (just a few bucks), and there was no free cream puff in my box... *sad face* However, I shall just have to get my cream-puff fix elsewhere, because I'm super-sold on Lucky, and whole-heartedly welcome them to the neighborhood! read more

Best Pho I've had in Seattle. Than Brothers will make you feel nauseous after the fresh and healthy stuff you can get at Lucky's. I'm a sucker for the Vegetarian Pho with about half the amount of noodles, or a delicious pork Bahn Mi sandwich, or occasionally their tofu spring rolls. Service is always friendly and efficient. The prices are a little higher than other Pho places, but worth it for the freshness. No MSG and the vegetarian broth is the real deal, not just beef broth with veggies like they serve at some other places. I crave this on a weekly basis, usually more. Good stuff! read more