Pho Aroma is my go to pho place in West Seattle. I like veggie pho and theirs is one of the only ones I've had that uses A LOT of veggies, not just mushrooms. They usually include bok choy, mushrooms, & carrots. I am gluten free and can safely eat the pho here. I have not tried any of their other menu items. Pricing is fair and they usually have your to go order ready on time. I have not dined inside the restaurant but when I pick up my food it looks nice and clean. read more

They make the best Pho I've had--the flavor of the broth is so rich and dense...so tasty. It's family owned and run--dad and kids wait tables and mom in the kitchen, (sometimes other staff, too) which shows in the fast and friendly service and attention to quality and cleanliness. We eat here nearly every week. Lots of good choices- mostly get pho, chicken curry, or chicken and eggroll vermicelli bowl. If you have have an issue with something, just talk to the owner and he'll make it right--mistakes happen and they've always made us happy. read more

All pho is not created equal.... And this is some of the best I've had. Writing this, I'm craving it. I've been here a handful of times and I always order the same thing because it is *so* good. Some day I will venture to other areas of the menu, but as it stands, the pho is enough to keep me coming back again and again... The staff is super friendly, too! read more

This place is always friendly and fast service. They have THE BEST fresh rolls I've ever had - and I've had a lot. Lol. I will go out of my way to stop by here on my way home for dinner for sure. read more

This is one of the best Vietnamese places in Seattle. Great little place, friendly staff and some fun items the menu like the Vietnamese Crepe. I love that there are no TV's, clean bathrooms and management that is thinking it through...they have a sign on the wall asking parents of small children to please keep their kids under control which sounds rude at first, but it is actually for their safety because there is hot soup coming out of the kitchen. They don't want anyone getting burned with hot soup I will keep going back. Love this place. read more

To be honest, this place is very tasty. The place itself is very inviting and they are always packed, which is a good sign. Now, I was VERY excited to get some pho tonight and was super excited to try this place out after researching several places in the area. My boyfriend and I ordered the tofu pho and vegetarian stir fry with rice to go and couldn't wait to get home to chow down. We dug right into the pho first, assuming we would save the stir-fry for tomorrow. The pho was very tasty, had lots of fresh veggies and lots of flavor. Now, I was very happy that we found this place and that the reviews were right, but about 1/4 of my way in, i discovered a little bug in my pho. "No big deal", I thought, as i took it out and put in on a napkin.The bug looked like a little tiny tiny beetle and I wasn't going to have a fit over that. I know they eat lots of insects in Vietnam, so i figured, "when in Rome". But sadly, as i kept eating.. more and more tiny beetles appeared in my pho and i decided i could no longer go on eating it. My boyfriend ate most of his pho by this point, which i thought was kind of hilarious... he didn't seem to agree lol Now, I think they were boll weevils, they are TINY beetles that tend to go towards flour and rice foods, so it isn't a COMPLETE surprise, but honestly... who wants to eat bugs? Especially a vegetarian? After that discovery, we decided to eat the stir-fry which was VERY tasty, satisfying, and BUG-FREE!! Although the food was delicious, i think we might wait a bit to go there again. The chances of it happening twice is rare, but I want to be able to fully enjoy my pho lol. To think of all the customers tonight chowing down on their beetle pho... just doesn't sound great to me lol Honestly, all in all great taste minus the bugs. read more

It's Pho.... there isn't a WHOLE lot you can do to make pho better, but hey it is good! My go to pho resturant in West Seattle for sure. Their Vietnamese sandwhich is pretty good too... nothing huge to say about this palce besides it's the place to go for Pho in the West! The inside of the resturant is also a little nicer than your average pho place, and the employees are always very friendly. read more

I've only had the pho here, and I really liked it! I am a very picky person when it comes to pho places, and I must admitt they did a great job. I will definately go back! Funny thing I saw when approching the establishment. There was a sign outside that said "Free bones for dogs" with an arrow pointing to the ground. So I just figured that they were out of doggie snacks. When we were done eatting and came outside we saw underneath the sign was a box full of huge beef bones that they had already used for the pho broth. This made me laugh! I'm glad they do that instead of just throwing them out! My dog really liked it! You just have to watch them and discard the bone before it starts to crack and break into pieces. read more

Their Bahn mi is literally the best and pretty cheap, I love coming here, they don't do too much w it they have the basics but their cucumber in it with the jalepeños is crazy good. read more

Super cute and tasty. I wasn't sure considering the location but I was quite pleased by the service and the food. The lemongrass beef with noodles was delish. They use MSG in their PHO so I didn't order it but my friends did and thought it was tasty. The tofu Pho has lots of veggies, it looked good. The kids plates are only $5 and have roasted chicken, rice, an egg roll and a drink. read more

Great atmosphere! Relaxing but not too zin full. Good music playing at a great level. I had the chicken pho in beef broth- yummy!!! Also tried the tofu rolls, oh man they know how to do tofu here!!! Staff was very nice and funny. Stopped in on my break in between classes- I will return. read more

Pho Aroma - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been going to Pho Aroma ever since it opened, but the 2-3 visits have been extremely disappointing. The quality and portion of the food has gone down, they forget add rice to take out orders. The owner and his wife are very friendly and work hard, the food is never greasy or bad ...but they need to work on keeping their regulars. read more

This place is hella bomb. The food is great and the prices are not bad at all. I plan to come to this place alot more in the future with family and friends. They have polite waitresses. The customers that come in are reasonable so i have no complaints read more

Pho Aroma - Love this resturant - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So glad we decided to try Pho Aroma tonight! Than Brothers on California is just far too nasty (though, good), and the pho place on 16th in White Center (across from Meanders) is hella rude. So! We go to Pho Aroma tonight, and get the wonderful experience of a welcoming ambience, delicious broth, great service, and reasonable prices. 4 stars because they did not have a huge variety of pho types. read more

I had really bad diarrhea after I had their spring rolls and this morning I read this place is suspected of causing NoroVirus. Bunch people who had drinks and food are in a hospital(K5 news). It's significantly gross. This virus is normally carried by mice. http://www.king5.com/mobile/article/news/local/seattle/pho-aroma-closes-after-suspected-norovirus-outbreak/281-509486830 read more

Here for the first time for quick dinner after spending the whole exploring Seattle. Since I'm from DFW, I had to try Pho here in Seattle to compare... The good: the beansprouts dish looked very inviting as the roots have been removed and cleaned; food arrived faster then expected; quick and fast service; restaurant appeared to be clean Things could be improved upon: little warm inside restaurant; background music; and wasn't given a spoon to eat with Pho Overall, I would repeat business. read more

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I visited pho aroma for the first time tonight and enjoyed it a lot. The atmosphere is cozy with plants and art. A red wall mural warms it up inside and it was a welcome relief from the rain outside. The food was also quite good. I had the chicken pho. I wish it wasn't in beef broth, but it was well balanced and served piping hot. The portion was generous. My boyfriend had an entree that was shrimp, peppers, onion, pineapple, etc. cooked up together. It smelled amazing and smoky and he said it was good too. The portion did not fill him up. The Bahn mi apparently is a lunch only dish and they were out, so that is disappointing. All in all, we will be back for more and to try the vermicelli bowls or Bahn mi. read more

Only been here once but the food was great! Very tasty. Good service. Loved the grilled chicken vermicelli. Fresh shrimp rolls were only $3!

Maybe because I know the owner but this is an amazing pho place! I haven't been here in awhile but if I need my pho remedy, I will be here. I love the service I receive every time I come here. But it's been a year or two, hopefully things haven't changed much. read more

I have been here once for take out, so this will be a bit limited. The restaurant is nice. Mid sized and colorful with tasteful styling. Order: Vegetarian Pho - Tofu, Cabbage, Mushrooms, Broccoli, Onion, Bok Choy. Tofu Banh Mi. The broth was hot when I got home (5 min). The fried tofu has a flavor of some sort that did not make me smile. Maybe it was marinated? I don't know, but I prefer my fried tofu to have that pleasant "not too much flavor at all" flavor going on. I was not happy with the Bahn Mi. The bread was hard and crunchy (the roof of my mouth is still a bit grumpy), and the tofu was not sliced but mashed with other stuffs, making a kind of paste. *gerk* I will go back to sample some non-pho items and sit for my meal. read more

I can't speak for the pho (just wasn't craving it enough...sorry guys), but their vermicelli noodles is AMAZING. Fish sauce with grilled pork and noddles just can't get any better than this. Grill pork was made to perfection...I can still taste it. Staff are always checking up on you and friendly. They do the best they can to keep you happy. Pretty sure there is a tiny parking lot that you can park in. For a place in West Seattle...I say go for it if you are feeling some Vietnamese loving. read more

I'm new to Seattle, so what's the first order of business I took care of...? Sniffed out great pho dives. Pho Aroma is definitely up there. Everything tastes fresh and healthy, and honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Their tofu salad roll is freaking bliss - and this is coming from an avid meat-eater. Having said thus...their banh mi is okay. Not the best I've had, so I don't tend to order the sandwiches. However, everything else is to die for. Be sure to order the combo rice dish that has everything - chicken, beef, shrimp, egg, egg roll. There is no regret in going over the top!!! Oh, and of course, their prices are ridiculously reasonable for a Vietnamese restaurant that is not in the heart of the international district. Definitely, definitely, definitely recommend this place. If you don't live in West Seattle, drive over the damn bridge and try it out. It's worth it. read more

Not a fan of this place. The pho wasn't anything to write home about. I thought they put too much cilantro in the broth. So when it came out, it was green. So I had to pick out the cilantro just to get to the noodles, meat, and tendon. The vegetables were fresh, but they didn't have any of the spicy add ons. My friend loved her lemon grass chicken. I'm sure she will go back... Me on the other hand, won't be. read more

I need my #22 at least every other week. Great comfort food. Rice & grilled pork & lovely pickled daikon and carrot, topped with a fried egg. Open now for eating in & takeout. Best egg rolls too. Great menu. read more

What can I say I am addicted to their sandwiches! The roast pork is the best! My husband and I go here at least two times a week and get sandwiches to go. They are huge and full of veggies and the pork is so tender and yummy. The great thing about them is that they are only $2.50 for a big sandwich. We used to share a $5 subway but not anymore since this place has opened. We have also had the Pho and the spring rolls(roasted pork of course) and they are all delicious too. The place is very cute and the staff is always friendly. There best marketing idea was they had the sign up before it was open, once it did open they have been busy ever since. If your in the neighborhood swing by and give them a try, believe me you will be back again and again. The best thing is that they are healthy so don't worry if you get a little addicted. FYI: They are closed on Mondays. read more

What a hidden gem in White Center! The waiters and waitresses are genuine and almost have that Southern hospitality thing going on. Out of the two times I've been here (I live ways away from W. Seattle), I've gotten the Chicken Pho. Huge portions for the price that I had to pay. Next time I come back I'll take on that $3 bahn mi deal and that tofu mushroom crepe. Mmm mmm! But beware, this place can get pretty busy during the lunch rush read more

Great Pho!! Great pork sandwich!! I don't think, for the price, you can find better Pho in Seattle! Now granted, the store-front kind of misrepresents what's going on inside, but I've been told many times throughout my life that it's what's inside that counts. (and looking very much like it should be a pizza place, like it's neighbor next-door....you should know, it AINT NO stinkin pizza place! ;-) read more

Best pho I've ever had. Had the pork and shrimp bun ( vermicelli) With an added egg, amazing. 11.28$ after tax and the extra egg. After a workout this is my new healthy but delicious place to go. The way the runny eggs ends up on the pork and noodles make me happy. read more

Pho Aroma - Added my review earlier but this is the photo of the most amazing Pork & Shrimp fried egg bun bowl. - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We love Pho- it's as basic a comfort food as it can get. Here it's a very fast serve out- nothing overly complicated and service is polite but definitely not friendly. We ordered Pho's got very little service. Soda has to be refilled - 2nd refill didn't arrive till end of meal. Ladies in the back - if you watch handle the side components of Pho with bare hands. It's bean sprouts, basil , jalapeño. Not squeamish about it- but some might not like the fact. The broth isn't overly complicated. Really simple and noodles are done correctly. Aside from the lack of attention / hospitality .. read more

The food here was amazing and fast. Definitely a recommendation if your looking for great pho noodles try the combo pho!

Best meat quality. Steak is always fresh! Their broth is also good but not the best. Only downside is that it's a little pit pricey here than other pho places. I also love their banh mi and if you want to make sure you will have some, do not wait for after lunch time as they often sold out. read more

Great comfort food on a rainy day or when you're sick. The interior is really beautiful and cozy. They have live plants everywhere and it's a welcoming atmosphere. Food isn't very cheap, but it's delicious and they never skimp out on meat in their pho (quite plentiful!) This is one of the few pho places where the broth is hot, which I love! I've also tried their vermicelli bowl and that's really good as well. read more

This my first time at Pho Aroma. I ordered number 22 - rice combo with pork, chicken and shrimp. It was very delicious. I'm very happy they open this restaurant near where I live. Now I don't have to drive to Chinatown just to have good Vietnamese food. read more

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I love this place! It's about time there's some good restaurants in this neighborhood. They have some of the best pho I've had, and the service is excellent. It's clear that this place is run by a family, and it shows. Try it, you won't be disappointed! read more

As far as the pho is concerned..not all that I thought it would be..the broth wasn't bland..but it certainly wasn't loaded with flavor..the condiments and the cut of meat was typical..but how hard is it to give out fresh basil.. I also got the chicken and pork banh mi..which was great!! I def go for the sandwiches and not the pho. A nice place to sit and eat for sure..but pho is one of those dishes I prefer to eat at home..so the amibance doesn't outweight the food read more

I like this place for several reasons. #1) It's a family operation. There are at least 3 generations working there and I like to support that. They are very friendly and hard working. #2) The pho is good-to-great. Not the best I've had, but very good and dependable. I've been places where it's good one day and not the next. I like to know what I'm getting and consistency is big in my book. #3) The bahn mi is delicious... every variety. My only complaints are these. #1) They charge more for eat-in bahn mi than they do take-out. I have a hard time understanding why that is. #2) They do not serve alcohol, not even beer/wine. I suspect it is because some of the sons/daughters working there might not be of legal age to serve it. But it would be nice to order a beer or glass of wine with dinner. Recommendation to the establishment: Delivery. Would love to be able to order it. According to the owner, it was prohibited in the lease because of the pizza place next door in the same building. They do not want the competition. I'd try to find a way around that if I were the owner! read more

Why the negative review: 50 cent processing fee: illegal when you use a debit card and if it's not stated up front. They charged me anyway. I will be arguing it with my credit card company which they will incur a 25 fee or something like that for a charge back. I even mentioned it to the owner and showed him visa's website where it shows this was against the law. I was not told up front. I ordered at the desk and then was seated where they had ghetto printed signs all over the walls. Another requirement is that is has to be stated up front. There was a hair in my food which I would have just overlooked had there not been the issue with the fee. The printer paper on the walls is kind of non professional. Signs saying to limit your stay while eating. It is a sit down restaurant. Why 2 stars instead of 1??? The server was very nice and I enjoyed the food. Unfortunately, I took the over charge out of the tip. I hate doing this but this is illegal to charge a fee. If I get proof otherwise, I'll update my review. I'll be going to Pho in white center next time, just thought I'd try some thing new. read more

Best Viet place that my wife and I've have found in West Seattle. Their Vietnamese Crepes are the best!

Super good food... Really fresh ingredients and fast service with a very friendly staff.

Great fresh tasting Vietnamese food. The noodle dishes are delicious and the Pho is very comforting. The kids meals are a great deal and incredibly good. I think we paid $5 for a good serving of grilled chicken, rice, small salad & a glass of milk (or juice). In the summer I picked up a couple of their sandwiches for a picnic. Amazingly good and a total steal at around $3. read more