Pho Bac take away the C wat u get? Pho Ba.. yes, it's a cheap way of not having 2 replace the sign, as this place used 2 b a part of the Pho Bac chain ppl r the same there, workers the same, same mood, nothing new broth has a beef n salty taste 2 it.. @ least, it doesn't taste like str8 cinnamon or bland.. so they okay I guess spring roll n egg roll.. egg roll has good crisp 2 it, but spring roll tasted poor.. only frozen shredded lettuce n boring bland shrimp that if they were alive would strike saying I got no flavor! no justice, no flavor, no justice! I'm going 2 keep it short on this 1.. if u want more interesting long reviews of entertainment.. check out my other reviews read more

I had Pho here the other day. Honestly this is one of the places you DONT tell your friends about because you don't want to wait in line when they start coming here all the time. By far, hands down, the BEST pho restaurant in Seattle/ID, the broth is so perfect it's like the Liebestod from Wagner's Tristan und Isolde, just perfection on every level. read more

Delicious and authentic. Was visiting Seattle from California and our friends recommended this place - the pho broth is just amazing! I also ordered egg rolls and they are by far the most delicious Vietnamese egg rolls I've ever had. My husband ordered a stir fry and that was sooo good as well. Highly recommend! read more

Was riding around China town and Yelp a place close by to eat.. This place popped up.. a little hole in the wall place, very clean inside.. read more

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

Relatively solid Pho. I enjoyed it quite a bit and it is a chill, casual setting. We had a conversation with the owner about her children and how happy she is that they are able to grow up in Seattle. read more

This is my one stop pho shop. It's phonomenal. Don't phoget it's all cash here. No cards. But at $9 for a large bowl, you can do this. It's a phovorite lunch place of mine. read more

Pho Ba - Trying something a little different here for once. #grilledchicken #NoPhoSundays - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The broth was very delicious and the fresh spring rolls were very good. Chicken PhoSpring Rolls

Got a classic bowl. #12. Best pho I've had in a while. The mix of flavors and spices with lime were so perfectly balanced for my taste buds. Wish they were in Chicago so I wouldn't have to travel so far to have another bowl. read more

Pho Ba - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ambience : interior is well maintained . The place gets busy at lunch . The entry of this eatery is little set back and has convenient parking . Restrooms are well kept with a code. Service: excellent . The food was served hot and the staff helped us in choosing what we need. Food quality : A O.K . The beef broth did not taste the best of quality and the meat tasted ok as well. Considering the price of the dish , they could have done a little better job in the quality of the pho . The pho tasted little salty as it got cold. read more

Pho Ba - Beef broth with chosen brisket , steak and pulled pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The broth alone is something to write home about. Best pho in Seattle. Hands down. If you're a local or are visiting, this place should definitely be on your food list. read more

If you want REAL pho go here. Nothing fancy. Just good food, reasonable prices, and friendly service. Its not like those other hipster spots that look cool, but their food sucks and you're only there to take photos to show your friends on social media. CASH ONLY I get pho, and their spring rolls. Idk about anything else. Ask for "nuoc beo" if you want a side of fatty broth. It adds more flavor to the soup. It's definitely not healthy but it's not unhealthy either. It doesn't cost anything either. read more

Small place deep into International District with high quality Pho. Very distinct and unique flavor and loaded with noodles and meat. Only knock is that it's cash only but they do have signs up that say this so bring your cash. You won't need much though. A bowl of pho is generally $8 and my wife and I got 2 bowls of pho and fried egg roll appetizer for $19.95. Will definitely be back when I've having my next pho craving! read more

Pho Ba - Vegetarian Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First and foremost this spot is a GEM My friends and I traveled to Seattle from Las Vegas. We have tried multiple Vietnamese restaurants and by far this is the best we ever had. Our server was nice and greeted us sincerely. When we ate our food, I was immensely shocked of how delicious the food was. The broth of the pho by itself without any of the condiments was astounding. I enjoyed every single minute of it. If you are thinking of eating here, do not hesitate. JUST DO IT! read more

How I heard of this place: Among restaurants in Seattle's pho-nomenon, our friends, living locally in the neighborhood, suggested we meet up here for dinner on a glorious summer evening. Type of cuisine: Vietnamese goodness throughout. Come for your pho fix, enjoy something more, including fried rice, vermicelli or fried noodle, rice with vegetables and/or meats, Vietnamese crepes. Ambiance: A simple setting, the outside relatively unassuming from the sidewalk and situated next to a shop completely full of knick-knacks, the inside maintains its humble ambiance. Chairs and tables on either side of the long, rectangular dining area, a kitchen towards the dimmer back of house, the focus is truly on food, rather than setting. Employees seated at a circular table at the back, fanning themselves with paper, relaxed and chit-chatting as I entered, the first in the restaurant for the dinner hour. What I ordered: In our group, we had one order for the Vegetarian Pho ($6), an order or steamed rice with stir-fried shrimps, onion and vegetable ($6.50), Fried Noodle ($6.50) with stir-fried beef, egg and vegetable, and a Fried Noodle ($6.50) with egg stir-fried shrimps and vegetable. What I loved: The food. All of it. From the first bite to the last, the fresh, crisp vegetables and the perfectly seasoned, prepared shrimp, each taste topping the one before. Why I loved it: Excellent food at a more-than-reasonable price, satisfying portions and employees who leave you be to enjoy your meal and conversation created a perfect evening out. Cost: Low ($6 - $10 per dinner entree) read more

Generally I don't eat pho at restaurants, as I eat it my mom's pho a few times a month, I will try some out just to see how it compares to my mom, but this is the only place that I have actually come back to. This is a super basic hole in the wall, just some tables and the ordinary pho shop declarations. Its pretty clean and the service is quick. Know what you want before you go in, as the menu are under the glass of the table so it sometimes hard to see what on it. Its a cash only place, but they include the tax already so it makes it simpler to pay. Once you order, the food comes out really quickly. The pho broth has nice flavor, without having a filmy layer of fat on top. There all the meat options and the normal sides. Not the best restaurant pho I had, but very good with quick service so its great for lunch. read more

Pho Ba - The pho dac biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The best pho place yet! Beef brisket number 14 for 14$ is the best. Thank you I really liked it and recommend it. This is my favorite place to go. The best! read more

Pho Ba - The best pho place yet!! Very good the best. Thank you Number 14. For 14$ the best beef brisket pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This is only the second time I've eaten pho but I'd have repeated the experience sooner if the first one had been this good. My son took me here today, a chilly Monday afternoon. We didn't get here until after 1:00 so the restaurant was pleasantly quiet and cozy. I ordered Pho Chin, thin strips of beef brisket, beef broth and rice noodles, and finished it with a squeeze of lime and fresh basil. It was fabulous! The serving size was generous and the price reasonable; a not-so-small bowl for $10. The woman who served us was so friendly and helpful. I can't wait to go back! read more

A small Pho spot in Chinatown. Very discreet and unassuming but the food is pretty good and the broth was on point.

Great food and nice and friendly staff. Pho broth hit the spot. I ordered the pho combination and my friend got the stir fry noodle with beef. Both were great and food arrived quickly. Highly recommend this spot. Fish I knew about this place sooner. read more

Great little hole in the wall place which is what we were looking for. Authentic meals and drinks. Customer service was great and helpful. read more

Pho Ba - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

location 0/5 food 4.5/5. The food was so good!! Although the location doesn't let you enjoy your food. There is no ac inside, fly's everywhere and it smells a little bad. But, the food was incredible! The flavor is great and the portion size is just perfect! I would recommend to get the food to go. read more

Pho Ba - #18 - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is my favorite pho spot in the ID. It's family operated and the folks running it are so sweet. I have only ever experienced them serving every customer with a smile. THE BROTH IS EVERYTHING. Their recipe is IT. I found this place 2 years ago. The broth (and service) keeps me coming back for read more

Good service, food are good, restaurant is abut old. They open very early, so it's convenient if your an early bird

ACCEPTS CASH ONLY Little hole in the wall place in international district that has authentic Vietnamese pho which is what we craving after a long day at work. Their menus are stuck below each table so you don't even need to ask the waitress for a menu! Their pho is all the same price so essentially you can mix and max as you choose! Extremely convenient. I would definitely come back again if I craved some pho. read more

Just the best pho broth around. Plain and simple. No frills, no thrills. No atmosphere or music. Fresh and delicious with generous portions. Cash only. Insider's Tip: beef pho is best eaten on site, not good to go. read more

Best Pho is Seattle. Friendly staff and delicious broth Free green tea was good also Will be back read more

Pho Ba - #14 - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Eh - this place is ok. Service is SUPER SLOW. The pho broth is legit. I love the portion - small enough for one person and a child. I split my soup with my kid. The eggrolls were ok - over-fried. The tempura was good. The fried tofu was under-fried. read more

Best PHO hands down in Washington. Best price. Best value. Best quality. Thank you.

Hidden gem in the heart of International District. Lady servers are super friendly and accommodating. We ordered stir fry noodles and large beef pho. Both were huge portions. Beef pho was flavorful, clean broth and surely one of the best pho in town. My husband loves noodles and was pleasantly surprised by the stir fry. They only take cash so be prepared prior to dining. We will definitely go back! Bon Appétit! read more

Had to get in this Sunday 9am pho as if I had the worst hangover on earth. All I had was a Coor's light around 3pm I'm just here so I won't get fined to quote the greatest Seahawk, ever. Bright and early on this rainy Sunday morning, I was the only patron inside. Pho came out super fast, piping hot. Went with #14 Pho Dac Biet because, trying any meal for the first time, it's only proper to get the combo bowl. Brisket- not too fatty, thick sliced, flavorful, and plenty of it Tendon - extra-thick sliced (a personal favorite), tender, also plenty of it. Rice noodles were cooked to perfection. I's come back in a heartbeat. read more

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

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Stopped in here to get a couple of ban mis for our flight home. Order a pork and a chicken to go. After we walked out, we had to give it a taste just out of curiosity. We ended up eating the whole pork sandwich, then went back to order 2 more! It was so good! Took a bite out of the chicken ban mi and it was good too, but preferred the pork one. They were also very nice to us; gave us weary travelers some water while we waited both times. These are the kind of mom and pop establishments I love to support! Definitely would return when I'm back in Seattle area. read more

Food is decent and the young lady that takes your order is friendly, but service is not super attentive. Upon walking into the restaurant, you should just seat yourselves, lol. Someone will eventually see you and bring a menu. The food does come out slow so be prepared to wait some. You can't go wrong with the pho, but I also enjoyed the bun cha gio. Remember to bring cash. We see ourselves stopping by again if we are not in a hurry and crave ourselves some Vietnamese food. read more

Pho Ba - Bun cha gio - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The restaurant itself is in a very cute location and it has a very cozy atmosphere. The pho is very ordinary, and the broth is quite bland. The price is pretty reasonable though, so I will probably be back! read more

So this is more than just a review it's a little story on why I love living in Seattle. I had the day off and was wondering around Belltown and when the #22 pulled up I decided to hop it downtown to Pioneer Square...I was aimlessly zigzagging through Occidental Square and popped out on 3rd Ave right into the wise Yelp Sage Ron M. Weird, right? Sometimes a city is smaller than you think....Ron broke it down with some cool lunch spots in the Pioneer Square area, but I told him what I could really use was a bowl of pho.... As the wise one spoke, I listened. Pho Bac. In the ID. On 7th between Jackson and King....We broke huddle and I headed off with the thought of Vietnamese Noodles in my head... I arrive at 7th Ave a little chill in my bones on this blustery December Afternoon...One neon sign of a bull's head...another that read "Vietnamese Noodle Soup"...and on the door 2 "People Loves us on Yelp" stickers....wow it couldn't be easier to find if someone threw me through the front window.... The nice lady inside gestures me to a near table....Menu under glass and plenty of sauces and utensils on the table....I look up and the scene puts me instantly at ease...I'm in for something special I can feel it all the way down to my pinkie toes... The interior is homey, and a little exotic, with the perfect amount of far easterness....not garish or overdone in any fashion.... I get a hot pot of tea...and a small pho tai($6, $7 for a large)...The pho is on the table in less than 5 minutes. I sip the broth first to see how it tastes before I make it orange w/ the Sriracha....delicious...add Sriracha...even more delicious....I look up, the kind lady forgot my chiles and lime, I didn't even notice....A squeeze of lime, all the chiles in the bowl....ahhhh phoctasy..... I left...A smile on my face...My nose running down 7th Ave...and thinking that I might write in Ron M for Mayor on the next election ballot..... read more

Pho Ba - seriously....like a lighthouse beacon on a cold night at sea - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I am writing an update, not because I've changed my mind about this place, but because I have decided it's due for a review that serves this restaurant justice. "See you tomorrow," the woman at the counter says to me as I walk toward the door to exit. How I wish I could always be here every day to eat a nice bowl of pho. Correction, the best bowl of pho I have ever had in my life. That's a bold statement, but it's true. When people come up to me and ask, "yo, where the best bowl of pho be at?" Without hesitation or thought, I direct them to Pho Ba on 7th Ave. Not to be confused with the pink boat Pho Bac on Jackson. There is so much history in this restaurant. The old Wing Luke Asian Museum used to be right next door, and I used to frequent the museum a whole lot as a child. I remember smelling the aroma coming from the restaurant. Now that Wing Luke has abandoned that area, and Pho Bac has altered their name to "Pho Ba," the entire street looks like it has put on serious signs of aging. The food has not changed, however. The broth is dark, bold, and seasoned extremely well. It tastes like it's been brewing for a year, the flavors run deep and down to the last sip in your spoon from the beef bones. Pho Ba offers you a no-frill bowl of pho, and pile you with onions, cilantro, and green onions. Noodles are always excellent--never undercooked or overcooked. There is that good ratio of noodles, soup, and your choice of cuts of meat or vegetables. Egg rolls here are also worth ordering. I usually don't care for egg rolls or anything deep-fried, but I can't hold back from their egg rolls here. They are always sitting there asking me to eat it. Don't care, it always tastes awesome. This is the only pho place I will go to when I am in Chinatown. No one will convince me otherwise. If I'm feeling a little down and I come here, I leave happier. If I come in happy, I leave ecstatic. read more

Their awning says Pho Bac but the menu and business card say Pho Ba. Anyway, the ambiance and the TV programs they watch (Vietnamese celebrity dance contest) are interesting to say the least. There are cash only signs everywhere and also a no credit sign. The menu includes pho, rice plates, appetizers, bun/noodle bowls and a vegetarian menu. They make their own yogurt/da lu ($1.50). The pho is $6.50 for a small and $7.50 for a large. They have different cuts of beef but just the standard ones, avoiding those that some might find odd or fearful (no tripe, no tendon). A complimentary pot of tea was provided. It was lukewarm with little flavor. * Small #9 Pho tai bo vien (round steak, beef meatballs), $6.50 http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ciV8H5iXZyx9S4JDfdSqhg?userid=NOUfyJW-BAo_-Cbfo8edww: a decent size bowl came with the usual fixings: lime, fresh bean sprouts, plenty of basil, jalapeno slices. The meatballs you get in pho are usually firm and lacking in flavor. Pho Ba's meatballs were softer and tastier than usual. The steak was cut a bit thicker than usual. The cut was tender and more flavorful than usual. The broth, topped with onions, cilantro and scallions, wasn't as beefy as the best but it had good, complex flavor (you could taste cinnamon, star anise, etc.). The rice noodles were clumpy and a bit overcooked but plentiful. Cash only. read more

Pho Ba - Small #9 - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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So I have been meaning to write this review for a while now. The food here was so so good. This has been my favorite Vietnamese place I've ever been. I've been to many places and so far this place has my favorite Pho. I went here with my gf and we each got something different, we tried the Combination Pho and the Thin Rice noodle stir fry with pork. Although both dishes were good the Pho really stood out to me. I will definitely go back if I'm in Seattle again read more

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***BEST HANGOVER CURE*** Pho Bac is Pho-Tastic!!! Pho is the BEST Hangover Cure...Period! After a crazy night from my birthday party and my first UYE, I woke up with a serious hangover. I tried going to the gym but after my workout, the hangover was still there. Pho Bac was calling my name so I speeded over here for the best hangover cure. I got a large pho #14 that has everything, large tofu pho & 1 stir fried rice noodles with chicken. The friendly service was great and accommodating because I was in no condition to be inside...I gave the kind older lady the cash and waited by my car for the food. She gave me hot tea while I waited and delivered my food in my trunk with change. I tip her big time for her kindness. My #14 was perfect, tasty broth even if I didn't add hot sauce and hot enough to cook my rare slice of meat. Many melt in your mouth meat, tender tendons, juicy meatballs, and goodness in my Pho. It hit the spot plus cure my hangover and allow me to go back to sleep with a smile. The prices are inexpensive and Pho Buc is now my go to spot for Pho or the BEST hangover cure! read more

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Stopped by this location and had the best PHo ever ! Highly recommend this place. The two Asian ladies were very sweet! Support small business! read more

My reaction echos that of others... WOW! I'm a huge fan of South and/or East Asian soups, and have eaten tons of them from London to LA, and this is easily the best pho bo noodle soup I can remember eating. The broth was a medium brown and almost crystal clear. It was well balanced; an initial slight hit of sweet and then savoury delicious fat drawn out to a very slight hint of sour for a finish, with an earthy beef backbone through the whole bowl. Just enough lip smacking fat to lightly coat your tongue. Broth-wise, I would prefer a bit more aromatics for the nose, to enhance the taste when I'm almost face down in the bowl. *disclaimer: I added some Thai basil, 1/8 of a lime, and a nice dollop of the chilli oil - pepper flakes and all. I could see a minority of people wanting/complaining for more meat, but I think most people will be happy with what's typically given. And hey, pho soup isn't meant to be a prominent meat dish anyways. The pho noodles were near perfect as well. They were the vermicelli type, but not so fine they clumped together and become a thick long gob to chew through. Each noodle carried itself and provided texture to each mouthful. They were perfectly cooked, just al dente enough, and maintained their consistency for the short time they were in the hot broth. The CASH ONLY & TAX INCLUDED prices are now $8 for a "small" bowl and $9 for a large. Decent value if you're just looking at volume of food for the price, great value for how damn good a bowl of it is! I'll need great discipline to keep my lunch visits here to an affordable amount. read more