After the mediocre pho experience, my daughter wanted to try this place since it was on TikTok and claimed to be the best pho. The pho broth was definitely better and more in depth but also slightly sweeter for my taste. The fried shrimp was very good and tasty. Payment accepted: preferred Cash but will take ApplePay Parking can be tough around the neighborhood. read more

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There were so many pho spots I wanted to try, but since we were in the area after our tour, we decided to stop by here based on the reviews. The place is small, and the restroom could use some TLC. They had only one waitstaff member working, so service was a bit slow, but understandable. We started with the egg rolls, which were really good--crispy and flavorful. I had the pho dac biet. The broth wasn't as rich or beefy as I hoped--maybe I set my expectations too high. Even though I ordered the large, the portion of noodles was small. The meats were tender though, and I really enjoyed the meatballs. The grilled pork banh mi was just okay. The pork was nicely seasoned, but the bread was stale, which threw it off. Vietnamese coffee was good, but they added too much ice, so it ended up watered down. read more

Cute very authentic homey style pho place in ID. The place was run by three order Vietnamese ladies. I ordered pho dac biet, it was a cleaner broth flavor and the noddles were a bit more chewier/ softer. Seemed little on the salty side to me. read more

Pho Ba - Pho dac biet small - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The service here is great! You have individual sauce for the fresh shrimp roll, and the Vietnamese coffee is given ice with it. The Pho broth tastes great! read more

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Upon arrival I was greeted by the waiter and since I was alone he said I can sit where I please. He was very polite and asked if I needed help with the menu. Since this isn't my first time ordering pho I didn't need any help and knew what i wanted. You can tell this beef broth was made with love from grandma. I decided to dress up my pho but you can eat it as is. I'll definitely will be back since it's a few mins from my house. I love collecting authentic pho spots read more

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Ancient looking hole in the wall, which adds to its charm. Bathroom was surprisingly very clean. Food was good. Their pho broth was very flavorful as was the chow mein. Vegetables in the chow mein were still fresh and crunchy (not from frozen). The sauce for the chow mein has good flavor but I wish it was kept a little dryer. Prices were very reasonable. Beef for the pho was very tender. Bookmarked them for future visit. read more

Pho Ba - Interior of restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I had dinner here recently and thought the pho was fine. Service was kind of slow, but given it was a two woman show, I don't blame them. I ordered the large pho dac biet for $16 and the size felt more like a regular to me. The soup was great, but the meat quality was definitely on the lower end, especially the steak which I found was a bit chewy. The restaurant was fairly large and they take card! Not a place I would go out of my way for. read more

On the way to the train station, we decided to stop here for lunch. Overall, the pho was very delicious with lots of flavor and meat. The shrimp was also very crispy and tasty aswell. Service is very fast and we got our food not too long after getting seated. read more

I am a PHONATIC, and I have tried my fair share of pho. This place knocked it out of the park. It tastes homey and the aeronautics of the broth send me into a food trance. I was the only customer in there, and I do not see how. Cons: service was kind of blah, they were too busy chit chatting to check on me. It is on the rougher side of town. read more

Pho Ba - Pho Tai Chin - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My partner and I have been regulars here for the past few months since moving to Chinatown and never had a single issue until today. After we finished eating and went to pay, the cashier made some really inappropriate comments about me and my partner. He tried to pass it off as a "joke," but when my partner came up to the counter, he suddenly didn't want to repeat what he said and tried to change the subject. Once I made it clear that we were uncomfortable, he kept trying to explain himself instead of just apologizing. He only said sorry after other customers started paying attention, and even then, he wouldn't apologize to our faces -- he made us go outside because he was too embarrassed to do it at the counter. That honestly just made the whole situation worse than it needed to be. It's super disappointing because we've been consistently giving this place our money, just to be treated like that. The food was good, but we won't be coming back because of this experience. I can give him a little grace since he seemed socially awkward, but the way this was handled completely threw us off. We literally just wanted to eat, pay, and leave -- we didn't ask for any of this. As someone who works in food service, I would never comment on a customer's appearance or make personal jokes like that, no matter how "comfortable" I felt. At the end of the day, this is a business relationship, and that line was crossed. TL;DR: Food was good, but the cashier made inappropriate "jokes," handled it badly, and only apologized after being called out. Super uncomfortable experience -- won't be returning. read more

A true hole-in-the-wall gem in Seattle's International District. When it comes to pho, the broth is everything--and they absolutely nail it here. It's balanced and silky, with a deep, fully extracted bone flavor that's rich without being heavy. The meat is aromatic and tender, and the bowl is generously portioned with a great amount of it. Simple, comforting, and done right. read more

Pho Ba - Pho with Round Steak, Fatty Brisket and Tripe Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Favorite pho in the city, been coming to this spot for 10+ years. I walk in and they know my order. When the veggie broth is good you know the rest of the menu will be as well! Don't be a whiney whitey about the service, you get up to pay in Vietnamese spots. Figure it out, it'll be ok Love love love this spot, their motto is "see you tomorrow " and it's true... at least weekly read more

Pho Ba - #37 veggie pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We came here for lunch on a cold, wintery day, looking to warm up and stumble upon a gem. The food was exactly what you would expect. We got the #2 Spring Rolls - These were nice and fresh, what you expect from a typical Pho place. #4 Fried Batter Shrimp - These were so good! Take advantage of them. They were perfectly fried, and will probably come back just for this yum! #8 Beef Pho - The Pho was okay. I've definitely had better, but it's still worth a try if you're new to this cuisine or for a quick comfort pick-me-up moment. And #26 - Vermicelli Noodles with Stir-fried Beef--my partner really liked it compared to other places we've tried. The place is definitely no frills, which usually serves the best food sometimes, but sadly, it seems someone peed in their front door area because the whole front of the restaurant smelled terrible; most of us had to sit towards the back of the restaurant to avoid the stench. This is not their fault, of course, and probably won't be the case moving forward, but it definitely ruined our appetite at first, sadly. The service was also what you would expect from a no-frills Pho place; we quickly put in our order, everything came quickly within ten minutes, and the server came to take payment--just two interactions, nothing extra. Ngl, we prefer this, so it's not a knock on the place at all. The service was professional and friendly overall, but nothing extra for sure. We might give this place another go, especially for their fried foods. Those fried shrimp live in my head rent-free! read more

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This is a small "mom & pop" restaurant, tucked in a side street in International District. We ordered Beef Noodle Soup (Pho) and Short Ribs w/ Rice. Since I'm Vietnamese, I am a little particular with my Vietnamese food and the seasoning. However, the food is still good and recommend for a quick bite when you're hungry. read more

Pho Ba - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food was amazing! One of the best Pho places I've been too in Seattle. The customer service was beyond kind and the food came very fast

As a self-proclaimed pho connoisseur this is one of (if not THE) best pho places in Seattle, their banh mis are delectable too

So I started by calling up to see if they had chili oil and mushrooms the woman I spoke to on the phone was so sweet and let me know they did have it available!!! So we went there of course the ambience was great it's a smaller restaurant but those are always the best !!! I ordered a brisket pho the broth was sooo good not salty and had a good beef flavor the meat wasn't spoiled or tatse old and it was a peaceful spot .my friend ordered a rice plate the chicken was tender and flavorful I appreciate places like this my server was a young lady who I asked many questions about the restaurant and she kindly answered them all. I would give this place 10 stars if I could and the chili oil is spicy and delicious often a requirement to have chilli oil for my pho read more

Pho Ba - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Pho Ba is everything a good Vietnamese joint should be. Cozy, unpretentious, and not much in the way of service. All good signs, and the food did not disappoint. I came for a banh mi, but was thrown off by the distinct lack of banh mi on the menu, so I ordered one of my other go-tos, a vermicelli bowl, with chicken this time. (They do have banh mi by the way, those are on separate menus taped to the wall. Choices were made, I'm just the messenger.) The noodle bowl was delicious. A great traditional sweet-savory sauce on the chicken, plus some sautéed onions included which was a nice touch. The veggies (the standard lettuce, cucumber, carrot, daikon, cucumber, and bean sprouts) were all fresh, as was the mint - an important touch. The vermicelli were nicely cooked, not overly soft, and the fish sauce was spot on. A really satisfying lunch, and I'll definitely be back for one of those elusive sandwiches. I hear they're good. read more

Pho Ba - Vermicelli Noodle w/chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I feel like this is a fairly average pho restaurant, with decent food and prices. My group ordered individual phos, spring rolls, egg rolls, and some noodles. The pho was fine but the broth was a little salty, the egg rolls were hot and crispy, and the noodles weren't my favorite. The restaurant was fairly empty during dinnertime on a weekday and service was friendly. Other than the salty broth, I think the biggest inconvenience was when we had to go pay for our food. Our server told us that their internet was down and we wouldn't be able to pay with card for at least 10 minutes. She simply asked "cash?" when we had gone up to pay for our food...luckily we did have cash that one instance, but it's quite the inconvenience when you're already done with your meal, have had your post-meal chit chat, only to be told that you can't pay with card for a while. read more

Came to visit from California and was looking for a pho place this place was a hit their #8 was soooo good ! I would highly recommend their food. Their service was a little hectic just because there was a lot of people but overall great place ! read more

The restaurant looks like a hole in the wall but the food was incredible. Clean and wonderful service. Such a treat and would highly recommend. The Bahn Mi is a must!! read more

This tiny hole in the wall hosts the best pho in North America. I'll be back very soon.

Although it was my first time in Seattle, I had to grab Pho as the weather was gloomy and rainy. We came in right before closing and they were kind enough to seat us. I ordered the Tripe Pho and the food came out rather quick. The broth was a bit bland in my opinion and it wasn't to my liking - but it was still decent nonetheless. The service was great and the owner was very friendly! I wouldn't be back if I'm ever in Seattle but it was worth a try. read more

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There's a lot of choice for Vietnamese food in I-District but I think this is my favorite bowl of pho here. The broth is clean, they're generous with their ingredients, offer fresh herbs, and a fair price. The inside is a little dark and old, so don't expect anything fancy. But if you're in it for a good bowl of soup then check it out :) read more

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The pho was delicious! The only reason it's not a 5 star rating is because the price was high for the size of the bowl. They do give you a good portion of food and their broth is on point. It's a small whole in the wall pho spot. Definitely stop in if you want a good tasting bowl of pho. read more

Service was very nice. Family owned and operated since 2009. The Goi Cuon (fresh spring rolls) were beautiful and pretty good. Sauce was tasty too. read more

Pho Ba - Goi Cuon - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The vibes in here are amazing. The soup was flavorful and comforting, and the lemonade is so good. The waiter was also super welcoming and sweet. read more

I'm back in Seattle and was craving pho. Did some research and decided to try out this place. I've got a little Vietnam in my blood, so I'd like to think I know what I am talking about. After rolling my eyes at the Big Bowl fanboys and my breakup with Than Brothers, it was Pho Bac for me years ago. I have got to say, though it was just slightly on the salty side, this pho may even trump the one back home... and that's saying a lot! ("home" being Northern Viriginia) It does bewilder me that this place doesn't have higher than 4 stars, but maybe they're human and have off days too. Maybe it doesn't cater to all tastes. But I thought it was excellent and would love a spot like this near where I live. read more

Pho Ba - the front of the restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We were looking for a hearty comfort food type of meal as my stomach was alittle queasy and hubby found this spot in Seattle Chinatown. The broth is delish and comforting! I had the pho with beef broth, noodles and tofu and it hit the spot. Hubby and my sister also enjoyed their meals as well! They only take cash. Prices are reasonable, mostly $12 and under! read more

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Shout-out to this place for being open on New Years Day! Pho was good. Service was good. Place was a little small and crowded, but I was not complaining. For no-frills, unpretentious, good pho, you can't go wrong with this place. read more

If you're looking for yummy pho this is the place to go! The price is a little high at $14 for a small bowl, but for the flavor it is very good. The rare beef wasn't chewy and the veggies are don't perfectly if you ask. I also enjoyed the Vietnamese ice coffee. read more

It's usually places like these where you can step into a rather quaint restaurant to escape the rain and find amazing food. Pho Ba was lacking nothing but ambiance in its offerings. The pho, along with their egg rolls were absolutely flavorful and perfectly prepared. This will always be a spot outside of the normal tourist areas on my list of places to eat in Seattle. read more

Pho Ba - Round Steak and Well - Done Brisket Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

As a Viet, Seattlite of 26 years, world traveler, I totally recommend this place. For the past 25 years this restaurant taste and quality has been outstanding and maintain it authenticity. Here you won't find the culturally appropriation of those Koreans or imitating pho places that put broccolis in your pho. Real Pho is honored here. If you love cooking by grandmas you definitely have to visit here, please show up and support this business because of Trump and coronavirus that put a bad stigma on the Chinatown international District area. Here, you can find disposable silverware, and amazing Bowl of Sizzling hot . Unlike most other businesses, they have not raise their prices. You can still get a small bowl for $10 and a large bowl for $11. To compare to most places today , with a portion reduction, I can get full for $10. It is ridiculous that we cannot find a meal less than $15 in Seattle that can fill our bellies. For dinner, I order one big and one small bowl of pho, additionally, it to go stir fry pho order. Given these two hardworking grandmothers only work two days a week, I am leaving them a 28% tips. I'm pretty sure they are jeopardizing their lives to send money home to support a family back in Vietnam. It is noble and heroic. During my dinner, she show me her face time w/her children in Dong Nai. I greeted them. I have family back home as well. I can sense a little loneliness for our elders whom haven't had much conversation w/people of the same culture. Therefore, I urge our Viets to visit our businesses and speak our language is to our people. Be kind, slow down and provide a little bit more attention to our seniors who are having a hard time transitioning in a world where nobody understand them in their language. read more

We started with spring rolls, the sauce was AMAZINNNGG and the spring rolls where good but I've definitely had better at other pho restaurants, would give the spring rolls 3/5, just wish it had more substance inside the rice paper. The pho was AMAZEBALLS, The broth was one of the best pho broth I've had in a long time, would 10/10 recommend the pho for sure And they do take card!!! read more

Pho Ba - Things you put in pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Ordered a tofu banh mi tonight take-out and there was a roach in my sandwich!!!! I called and there owner said we're closed. read more

Pho Ba - A roach was in my tofu banh mi tonight - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Simple good pho. Perfect for a rainy cold Seattle afternoon. Simple menu simple service. read more

Pho Ba - Fried Egg Roll & #10 - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing price for what you get! Skip the more expensive places in the area and get the same quality and flavors here! This place is always full for a reason! read more

Pho Ba - Tofu spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Stopped by on a Saturday night and it was relatively empty, so we were able to get seated immediately. I ordered the #10 Pho Tai Chin which is a round steak and brisket. I thought the broth was decent and the meat was pretty good. The service was really fast and we were in and out of the restaurant in around 30-40 minutes even with a group of 5. I think this is a good option for pho in the area and a good alternative if you don't want to wait at some other places nearby. They are cash only so make sure to bring cash! read more

Pho Ba - Pho Tai Chin - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was catching up with an old friend and he said he was craving some pho. We came across Phở Ba randomly walking around the International District. Quite unassuming, it's a small spot that was not busy at all (at least during lunch hours). NOTE: CASH ONLY My friend and I each ordered the large Pho with brisket, tendon, tripe, and meatballs and it was large! This is a very generous serving. The broth was well-seasoned, not greasy, but very rich. You don't need to add any additional sauces or condiments. But do add the jalapeños for a little spiciness. Noodles were chewy, good texture. Meats were tender, not chewy. I would have liked some more onions but that's a minor detail. Follow my Instagram @thephotographerfoodie! :) read more

Pho Ba - Pho with brisket, tendon, tripe, and meatballs IG: @thephotographerfoodie - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I have no idea why this isn't rated 5 stars. Some of the best Vietnamese food I've had in awhile for very affordable prices! I ordered a shrimp vermicelli and a shrimp appetizer. Both were super good, especially the shrimp in the vermicelli. I tried some of my boyfriend's pho, and the broth was perfection. My friend ordered a vegetarian banh mi - only $7, and it was HUGE. So happy I found this place! read more

Pho Ba - Vermicelli Noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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