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    Pho Ba

    4.2 (523 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    PHO BA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Ca phen su a Da Vietnamese Coffee - nicely brewed and taste balanced of bitter and sweet
    Emelina W.

    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!

    Abigail S.

    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

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    Winnie C.

    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.

    Pho Tai Chin
    Ashli M.

    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.

    Pho with Round Steak, Fatty Brisket and Tripe Noodle Soup

    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.

    #37 veggie pho
    Jazz M.

    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

    #4--sooo gooooooddddddd
    Rose E.

    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!

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    Terry N.

    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.

    Officially B.

    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

    Vermicelli Noodle w/chicken
    Max B.

    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.

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    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

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

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

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    The udon here is quite good! This place definitely gives the vibe of a hidden gem. Seating was…read moreeasy, parking nearby street is free on Sundays. I ordered the tomato beef udon. The udon were really good but if you let them sit for a long time they get a bit soggy and lose their texture, mainly a concern if you eat really slow though. Broth was also great, just a tiny bit of spice really added to it Overall I'd definitely come back here!

    I don't usually leave negative reviews because I understand how much they can impact a business,…read morebut this was a really frustrating experience and I hope it's taken as constructive feedback. My girlfriend and I stopped in before a flight, which in hindsight was a mistake. We ordered around 12:30 PM (niku beef udon, garlic pork udon, and chicken karaage), and it took nearly an hour to receive everything. The karaage came out first after about 40 minutes, then one udon about 10 minutes later, and the final dish close to an hour after ordering. Because of this, we weren't able to eat together unless one of us let our food go cold. On top of that, the restaurant itself was uncomfortably cold, which made the long wait feel even worse. It also seemed like many other tables were experiencing similar issues--orders coming out at different times or missing entirely, with customers having to repeatedly follow up. What stood out most was the lack of communication. There was no acknowledgment of the delays, no check-ins, and no apology--not when the food was dropped off, and not even when we left. Given that we had to pay upfront and the price point was $20+ per bowl, it made the experience feel even more disappointing. While the portions were decent and the noodles seemed handmade, the food itself didn't feel particularly special to justify the wait or cost. I truly hope this feedback is helpful. With better timing, communication, and overall service, I think the experience could be much better.

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    Amazing! I love exploring cultural dishes and this place did not disappoint; by far the best…read moreMalaysian restaurant I've been to stateside. This place was packed for dinner! Luckily I was able to snag reservations, but you do sit pretty close to the tables around you. We didn't mind since we had a corner table. To share, we ordered the chicken curry nasi lemak, sayap ayam pedas, and kaya toast. All three dishes were phenomenal, each with its own distinct flavor. The sayap ayam pedas was a huge portion for just 2 people, but we couldn't stop eating. The combination of soy sauce and fish sauce was not overpowering at all and the chicken itself was so juicy. The chicken curry in the nasi lemak was delicious with the coconut rice. Along with the anchovies, egg, peanuts, and sambal, it was a choose-your-own-adventure kind of bite. The kaya toast was the perfectly sweet dish to balance out all the flavors. I especially loved dipping it in the poached egg for a satisfyingly runny bite. I left feeling so full, but so motivated to come back and try more dishes. Highly recommend!

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    My wife and son highly recommended this place as a tasty place they found…read more.. After my son's fencing tournament where he stabs his friends... we went on the adventure. The start of the journey began with the requisite parking fiasco and issues that are perpetual in the Seattle ID...but that should never, and I mean never, stop an important mission like finding a truly delicious noodle restaurant. When we went in, it was pretty empty. We were immediately sat, and ordered. The hot jasmine tea quickly followed. Our Calamari came out quick and was delicious to the point I nearly had to fight my son for the last piece. I quickly surrendered as he does stab people...see above...he parried my fork and stabbed the last piece before quickly finishing the move. Our mains came out shortly after we finished the calamari. The 14yo ordered beef brisket noodle soup. He said it was delicious, but too spicy after he added too much chili oil. The wife scoffed at the idea that there's such a thing as too much chili oil and ate some of his soup. This was after she dug into her hot pot. I did get a chance to sample the delicate pork pieces and the flavorful rice. The slightly crispy rice at the bottom of the pot were so delicious. I had the Singapore style fried noodles. Really tasty. The noodles had so many flavors from the vegetables to the meats (shrimp, chicken meat & egg, and pork) and the sauce. I enjoyed the meal, and look forward to discovering more dishes to try on our adventures trying to find parking. JuFeng, thank you for the delicious meal!

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