Closed on SUNDAY now too! Wow. The increased closures, and slipping quality have me concerned... At this rate I'm giving you until June of 2019 for the closing... sad read more

This place is an ok restaurant in the west Seattle area .. Before coming to this place, I did have high expectation for this place since they have lots of good reviews and nice rating .. and I was disappointed. First of all, their menu was small and didn't have many dishes comparing to other restaurants .. Also, there weren't any special dishes that really attract me .. This restaurant just have all the simple and basic vietnamese food like pho, com tam (rice plate) .. and rice vermicelli, banh mi .. It was just a small restaurant with nothing exciting to try out , but I thought t it was an alright place if you need a good breakfast or lunch.. Since I didn't have many choices with their menu, I ended up ordering pho and a pork rice plate ... I thought the food was good ...I loved the pho but my guy didn't think the pork rice plate was just alright So, i was pretty happy with everything except their service .. even though the restaurant wasn't crowded at all, they were pretty slow on taking my order and making it .. So, we had to wait pretty long for the food and the waiters didn't pay attention to us at all when we want to order something extra .. we raised our hand a few time but nobody responded to us .. they need to hire more people or train them to pay attention to customers better .. read more

Pho Aroma - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Always a gem. Nice employees and great pho. Been. Long time customer and haven't been let down.

I eat at this restaurant at least once a week. I have never found anything wrong with any of the food that they serve. This is a nice family run restaurant with amazing wait staff and people who take great care of their customers. I consider myself an experienced Pho eater and I believe this is some of the best Pho in Seattle. I also believe that all of the latest claims of people being sick from eating at this restaurant are mean spirited and obviously a couple of them are fake. I would not hesitate to eat at this restaurant at any time. The owners are great people who do a lot for the community and are amazing and wonderful people read more

My fiancé and I decided to check this place out. We showed up slightly after they opened at 12 and they were busy! We ordered brisket pho, beef salad rolls, and I got an order of the iced coffee. The pho was delicious and they gave us a great amount of ingredients. I find too often that a place will give you maybe 3 or 4 pieces of meat, but this bowl had a ton of ingredients! The salad rolls were so delicious and each piece had thin crispy pieces of beef in it, probably the best rolls I've ever had. My coffee was not all the way full, and if I am paying $4 for that little cup I wish it had been slightly full! The taste made up for the little bit of space though, super tasty coffee. I highly recommend this place! read more

they are open 6 days a week now for take out. I love every single dishes on the menu, but my favorite is the vegan pho which comes with a ton of veggie ( broccoli , bok-choy and mushroom ) and tofu. I can eat the vegan pho everyday :) read more

A-Ok food, nice homely atmosphere. Prompt service and as helpful as possible with our high maintenance, multi-kid, mixed personality party. Monkey's go-to Chicken Pho is offered with beef broth? Um no. Monkey do: #16 GRILLED PORK & EGGROLL VERMICELLI- good, gave away half the noodles, mix with fish sauce and commandeered remaining veggies from everyone's pho, making a decent dinner. As busy as our table was, place your fish sauce cup away from your tea cup. I'm just sayin'... Staff is hauling ass from kitchen to tables with big hot bowls of soup. If you get in their way, they will yell at you to get the FUCK out their way. So cute! Very limited parking on side of building and street. Monkey do for logistical reasons. Not at top of pho list, but you may like it. read more

Pho Aroma - Monkey do #16 Grilled Pork & Eggroll Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'll admit, I had concerns on the location, but came anyway thanks to the recommendation if a friend. WOW. The service was both amazing and ridiculously attentive (but not in the bothersome way). I had the Pho Ga; I'm pretty picky about my broth, but this exceeded any expectation I had - delicious! The decor is clean, but friendly and the staff was impressive. I'll be back for lunch again soon! read more

i`ve been here a couple of times after my first initial review and i have to admit, i TRIED to like it and keep thinking that maybe it'll get better. WRONG. why, pho aroma? i tried so hard to like you, but i can't. i'm even more quite offended by the sign about small children. some people interpret it as them not wanting hot soup to spill on little kids, but i've been to a fair number of pho joints in my life and i have never experience or seen a case that hot soup does pour on the child. it is insulting to say, as a parent. this is a PHO joint for crying out loud. why should we patronize a place that does not welcome our children? you won't miss out much if you drive pass this place. read more

They are fast, very tasty, and has amazing prices. I love their Bahn Mi selection and of course....their Pho. You got solid portions on everything. Customer service is very friendly too! read more

The best Pho in all of Seattle. The owners are hardworking and kind. It is consistently top notch food. Their sandwiches at lunch are amazing as well. Cannot recommend enough. read more

Pretty tasty. The Chuoi Chien (AKA fried banana with creamy coconut milk and peanuts) was amazing. Mmmm The owner was working hard and very friendly. This place was pretty busy too. Apparently he and his wife once owned the Lemongrass restaurants in the ID and now own Pho Aroma in West Seattle. He spoke about remodeling this winter and having outdoor seating available when the remodel was done. The pho was flavorful, a bit on the oily side but really hit the spot. Can't wait for more dessert there though....super delish. Tip: If you just want a Banh mi Sandwich, they will not accept your togo order over the phone. You must just order in person and wait, unless it is for more than 4 sandwiches.. read more

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Still in search of that perfect bowl of pho, this had become my go to spot after checking out at least 8-10 other places between West Seattle and Renton. It's better than those, but still trails my all-time benchmark, Pho No. 1 in San Francisco. Pho ga (chicken) is always my benchmark. It can be tough, because most places use white meat, so there's usually a risk that the meat will be dry. This place does better than most, but it's still simply OK. This week, I finally made it to Pho White Center, and I think that may have supplanted this place as our go to. This place is just fine in a pinch. I will say that the music they play does make me happy - healthy rotation of 80s pop, so there's that! read more

Pho Aroma - Large pho ga (chicken). I definitely need all the fixings - bean sprouts, lots of jalapeños, and a healthy dose of fish sauce. Not bad. - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Nice deco for a pho place Nice service Decent pho with msg No good chicken sandwich Fair priced Notes: Pho has oily dots in the broth and msg after taste in the back of throat after meal Chicken sandwich - bread was day old and content was tasteless It is still a good place to be in the immediate West Seattle area. read more

Pho Aroma - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Excellent broth, one of the best I've had! It really makes it. The beef is always delicious, toppings always fresh. The ambiance is lovely too, I love all the plants, it makes it so cozy in there. The employees are helpful and quick but not overbearing. I've been recommended to try the banh mi and vermicelli bowls and I'll definitely be back when it's warmer out to do just that! read more

Great Vietnamese food at a fair price. My favorite Vietnamese food in West Seattle. Go here.

I almost don't want to let people know about this amazing place on Delridge. It's a tiny space, and sometimes there is a wait during peak hours, but honestly we've never waited more than 5 minutes for a table. We've gone to many pho restaurants, this is by far our favorite. The broth is flavorful - way better than Than Bros (way too sweet) and others that just taste like water. Great beef portions in generous serving sizes - the few times I've ordered a large bowl I've regretted it - a small is perfect for most. Their banh mi are also delicious. Some folks have complained that the noodles are bunched at the bottom, but that's pretty typical of pho - just stir and you're fine. The service is also top notch - always friendly and fast. Some reviews claim of yelling and rude staff - we have *never* seen this and we go all the time. It's clearly a family business - they close for 2 weeks every year for vacation, which I admire and like supporting small family businesses. read more

Best pho in Seattle, hands down. The broth is the telling sign if a pho spot is good and this place beats all the others I've tried in the city. It's a somewhat hidden gem in West Seattle :) read more

Delicious. Our usually pho joint was closed so we thought to try this place out. No complaints!! We actually like it better than our usual and will definitely order from pho aroma again. read more

Very good pho... flavor n everything was good ! plus spring rolls slapped- not the best i've ever had but tbh it's worth going to and probably the best place in West Seattle read more

This place is so good! Lots of quality ingredients, kind staff (all of whom are fully vaccinated from COVID-19 according to a sign on their door- which I appreciated), and really cute interior/exterior of the building. 10/10. read more

Delicious pho down the street from me! Quite a gem, will def be back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I never head out to West Seattle but ended up that way around lunch and decided to give this spot a try. I got the rare beef and some extra veggies and it was really nothing special. All the meat was stuck together in one big chunk making it pretty difficult to eat. The broth was nice and hot but lacking in flavor. Definitely not a place I'll go again. read more

Easily the best Pho restaurant in West Seattle. The pho is remarkably flavorful. The spring rolls are refreshing and delicious. The staff is a delight! read more

I DON'T KNOW WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THIS PLACE BUT BOTH SERVICE AND FOOD HAS GONE DOWN HILL. They never have sandwiches for dinner, they stand there and don't help you when you come in and give you a bad attitude when you ask for help, their prices have increased and the quality of food has decreased. Time to try the new place in White Center!! read more

So good. I ordered the tofu fresh rolls and grilled vegetables. The fresh were stuffed with all things good. The vegetables werE grilled to perfection, with just the right of char to give them character. Loved my meal. I will be back. read more

Had I never eaten inside this restaurant, this review would be five stars, easily. Let me tell you about my takeout experience first. My order has never been wrong. I expect that my order will be wrong about 50% of the time based on my experience with other pho places (I order vegetarian pho with soft tofu and fresh rolls with fish sauce. They always fry the tofu and give me peanut sauce) but Pho Aroma has never gotten my order incorrect. I call in my order and it's ready five minutes later when I arrive. The Vegetarian Pho has tofu (so much better soft), bok choy, broccoli, mushrooms and cabbage. Thank you to the Yelpers for warning me that the fresh rolls (called "salad rolls" here) had a crunchy little bit in the middle, or I would've mini-panicked. The broth is very flavorful and delicious. I'm not sure if they use a vegetarian broth or not, but I suspect they do. It doesn't have that standard "Campbell's Chicken Noodle" flavor that the other ones do. Every time I've had a to-go order, the service has been exceptional and friendly. Honestly, I kinda wish I had never dined in, because my dine-in experience soured my perception. Originally, I had called in the order "to-go" when my husband and I found a last minute babysitter, so we decided to dine in. Wanting to show my husband my cool pho restaurant, I walked him in and we stood at the counter while the counter-person reconciled the receipts and order slips. He stood there, stapling receipts to order slips and didn't look up at us. We stood there for a total of two minutes and he finally acknowledged us. I explained to him that I had called in a to-go order but would like to dine in. He gave us a "look" and said my order was "really old" and I had ordered it "a long time ago" (15 minutes, which was the time quote he gave me) and it would be "cold." He explained to me that "when you order take-out food, you take it home and normally warm it up." Not so-of the nine other times I'd eaten here, I had never once had to warm it up- I had to leave it open to cool it down. The waiter seemed annoyed and I didn't really care; I worked in the restaurant industry for six years and our request wasn't uncommon. The waiter told us "we'll have to reheat your whole order" as if we were asking him for his left leg. My husband said "I really don't care if it's cold, you don't even have to put it on plates, we just want to sit at a table." The waiter said nothing, brought the food into the back and someone else seated us. A few minutes later, our reheated food was brought out to us (way too hot) and we were given water and tea. It was the last encounter with our waitress. During our 20 minutes there, the waitress ran around like a chicken with its head cut off and wiped tables, did miscellaneous tasks, ran in the back, outside...everywhere but our table. There were only two other tables in the entire restaurant. Our water was never refilled and we couldn't seem to get our waitress' attention. Seriously? Was our request really that bad? Finally, I went to the front to get our check and the girl couldn't find it. The guy made sure to point out that it was "supposed to be to-go," just to remind us of the torture we had put him through. My husband's stir fry noodles were "average" according to him. DO NOT get the fried tofu- it tastes like everything people hate about tofu. Also, I noticed a sign that said "parents, please be considerate of other diners," as if parents would disregard other diners unless there was a sign posted. The sign author must not have kids. I was very saddened by my dine-in experience, as this was my favorite pho place. I'll come back, but only for carry-out orders. read more

I haven't got the chance to write a review since I've been so busy! On April 4th, I have came here with a group of family around 10-15 people after my mother's funeral. I found this place on yelp and saw good reviews and decided that we should check this place out. Apparently they wouldn't let us move tables to sit next to each other and said it would get in the way and that we all had to sit at different tables. So we tried to add more chairs at the table we were sitting at and they still wouldn't let us and said no... But it was so dead, there was only two tables taken inside the restaurant. They had terrible lack of communication and were rude. They gave us a rude vibe as if they didn't want us to be there, so we ended up getting up to leave. Well that was a lost of a 60 bucks for tip! The next place we ate it, thats what we tipped the server. This place sucks. I felt like they were judging us. I'm never coming here again. read more

My girlfriend and I have been here twice. Both times we ate here, she ordered a small Pho Combination and I ordered a large Pho Combination. Portion sizes for both was pretty good. Broth was nice and flavorful, but nothing amazing. There was a decent amount of brisket, but not much rare beef. We also ordered spring rolls the first time, and grilled pork rolls the second time. Both rolls were bland. The major issue I have with this restaurant is the service. The two times we have been here to eat in, we have been totally ignored while tables around us and right next to us were attended to. The guy who I believe is the owner offered hot tea and asked how the food was to everybody else around, but us. Both times. I have to add that over 95% of the clientele here are Caucasian. We are Asian. I am not sure what his deal is, whether he is intentionally catering to the Caucasian crowd or if he dislikes Asians, but we did not feel comfortable and he made no attempts at offering us any type of service each time. Also, after we paid each time he barely acknowledged us or smiled. Not even a Thank You. Keep in mind, we left a tip both times. Needless to say, we will not be coming back here. The Pho is decent...not the best we have had and definitely not worth the lack of service and discomfort we felt while eating here. read more

When my fiancé and I show up to Pho Aroma, we are always welcomed in and seated promptly. Staff are nice and attentive. Service is very quick! The owners are great; I love how they decorate the restaurant during holidays. Halloween decorations are my favorite because the owner will prank guests in a very light-hearted way. We always order pho with rare steak and fresh spring rolls. The pho is consistently very flavorful and delicious. The side of pho fixings (e.g. bean sprouts, basil, limes, and jalapenos) is always fresh. The fresh springs rolls are so good, too! In a nutshell: I have had a lot of pho in Seattle but this is my absolute favorite place to go, hands down. I look forward to going here at least once a week. read more

Our neighborhood pho place. So glad this is here. Yummy, reliable. Great staff. There was a homeless person on a cold night once and he came in, we offered to buy his meal and the front desk told me they were already making him a meal and declined our $. How sweet. Such places are hard to find. Great veggie options too! read more

Best Vietnamese place I've had ever in West Seattle. Went with a few friends and my beau recently. - Mango salad - delicious! - Bun with grilled pork and eggroll - was okay. - Rice dish with pork and grilled egg - AWESOME - Limeade - was okay BUT if you signup for that deal with FourSquare and your AmEx - and you checkin, use your AmEx... YOU GET $10 OFF!!!!!! read more

The chicken spring rolls were fresh and crispy. The sauce was delicious. The chicken pho was delicious. The service was fast and friendly.

Went to Pho Aroma tonight with my friend. We ordered Pho takeout. We got home, put our soups together and started eating them. Towards the end I noticed a staple in my soup. I called to let them know because this could have really hurt someone if they bit on it. The manager said that they staple the bags together and that it much have fallen into the soup. He told me to be more careful opening the bag and that they had been stapling the bags for four years. He was friendly but had an assertive tone. The soup comes in separate containers that I opened once they were outside of the bags so I can't see how a staple could have fallen into the containers that were closed. I probably won't eat there again. Soup was good but we both got three small pieces of meatball and very little meat. We ordered the large. Watch out for staples... read more

Im so not going back to this place. Me and my boyfriend just got out from this place 1 1/2 hour ago and we start having diarrhea! He ordered a vegetarian pho and i ordered the vietnamese crepe, and 2 coconut juice. The foods taste ok, not special. Our bill came out to 29.30ish and i paid with my card. When the receipt came to me, it says 30.38 ,, so they added 1$ by them self. It was not a pleasant dinner for us. I hope my review can prevent the next customer to choose the wrong food or place read more

With a wife from Vietnam you eat a lot of Vietnamese food, in my case you cook it but there are times you want to experience someone else's passion. I liked what I felt at Pho Aroma. The pho is legit, though southern style, you can taste the bone in the broth not some concentrated salt cube. The meat is tender added just at the right time as to finish cooking through when the bowl arrives at the table. The other dishes are rich in flavor, I would recommend the bo luc lac when in a rice mood. Very fresh. I have yet to try the bun or banh xeo though they looked good. Only bummer was the banh my is almost $5 regardless. There are some items overt priced but over all not bad. read more

I would fight - literally throw up my fists and swing and bite and scratch - for the last bowl of Pho Aroma's tofu and veggie pho. And I would win. Excellent service (speedy, friendly, constant checking to make sure the water and/or tea is replenished), convenient location, and FIGHT WORTHY DELICIOUS PHO. read more

2nd time was definitely not a charm. This time I tried their banh xeo and nem nuong goi cuon. I was so utterly disappointed with what I put in my mouth. The nem nuong had no flavor what so ever. I tried it with and without the sauce to see if there was flavor but bland was all I could taste. The banh xeo was not the greatest either. All bean sprouts and maybe 1 shrimp and a few pieces of pork. My friend talked me into giving this place another try because he liked it but I should have stuck with my gut feeling and went somewhere else. I will not be trying this for a 3rd time. read more

I had been hearing good things about this place from a co worker so a friend and I stopped by on a Thursday night for dinner. I ordered the Pho Chin Bo Vien (Brisket and Meatballs) and the Thit Goi Cuon (Spring rolls with meat) (only because the Nem Nuong Cuon was all out :[) The spring rolls were okay...they were filled with veggies and the little roll of egg roll wrapper added a really nice crunch. The peanut sauce was not very good which is, in my opinion, the most important part. I also might be biased because I make a really mean peanut sauce. The Pho was pretty standard and was very filling for a Small bowl. The broth was good and the noodles were fresh. I also appreciated that the bean sprouts were fresh because they can be hit and miss at other places. The decor is nice and the place is clean which sometimes isn't the case for other Vietnamese places. Pho Aroma is a nice safe choice for Vietnamese food. read more

This review is only for the pho. Five stars for the pho! Holy smokes - I LOVE this PHO. Seriously, loved it! The meat to noodle ratio was PERFECT and the broth was nice and flavorful. Often times I find myself adding a bunch of soy to even coax some flavor out of pho broth but not here - just a little hot sauce and I was all set. Just an FYI - the chicken pho comes in a beef broth. My dining companions had the veggie pho - which looked to be LOADED with veggies and tofu. My cousin gave me all of her bok choy and oh man, was it a tasty addition. I am already looking forward to going back the next time I find myself in West Seattle! read more