The food is great, however the portion size was insanely small. I am actually shocked. Just paid 16$ for essentially a couple bites and a bowl of broth. Only service is them bringing you the food. You shouldn't have a tip option when the only "service" you provide is the core function of any restaurant : bringing the food to the table. I'd recommend going to the other location relatively nearby, it even has a parking lot. read more

Came here for a quick weekday dinner and was craving pho. We came in a party of 2 on a Thursday night around 6:30pm and was seated right away. Staff is quick and efficient. They brought us water and you scan the QR code and pay online when you place the order. My husband and I both got pho. He got the one with everything in it and I got the pho tai (just the beef slices). The broth is very flavorful and portions are good. Overall, we left satisfied with our meal and will be back again when the next pho craving hits. read more

Pho Bac - Noodles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ive eaten at pho restaurants all over the US. In the middle of nowhere in Oklahoma has better pho than this. Service was terrible. Didn't check on us once. Im so angry that I cant go back and change the tip since they require you to pay beforehand. Probably smart on their end cuz they would end up with no tips otherwise. Also... what kind of pho restaurant has no onions?! 0/10... I do not recommend. Gross read more

Reliable and consistent pho! Soothing and comforting on a cold rainy day. Lunch gets really busy and packed on weekdays because it's in SLU, but the line moves quickly. Order and pay directly and upfront by scanning the QR code. Menu is limited to spring rolls, 2-3 banh mis, and pho options. You'll have to go elsewhere if you're looking for rice or vermicelli noodle combos. read more

Very good pho. Nice portions. Quick service. Perfect for this rainy day. Thank you. Good job.

Stopped by cause a friend was in town and needed a quick bite by the office. Pho bac never dissapoints with big portions and tasty food. A big plus with me also since service is super quick since you order through QR code at the beginning so great for getting in and out. Upstairs theres a small little speakeasy with a nice vibe that we will definitely have to check out read more

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Absolutely horrible. Here's why: 1. Washroom was dirty, trash laying all over. It stunk. Totally disgusting. 2. Not a single staff came to seat or serve us. We were trying to figure out how to order. 3. They have zero knowledge about gluten. I have a serious gluten and dairy issue and their responses to my questions were rude and impolite. When I asked if their chilli sauce had gluten, a staff shrugged her shoulders and said she didn't know. I asked if she could check and her response was 'No'. My husband felt annoyed and went to ask her again and she said 'I don't know. If you can't eat it then don't'. 4. Staff have very bad attitude. Irresponsible. Dirty restaurant. 5. Pho wasn't great. Chicken tasted old. Such a shame because my parents, who are visiting from England wanted some nice soup and we thought going here would be just the thing for them. BIG MISTAKE. Based on four of our experiences, we Do NOT RECOMMEND this place. Seattle has way better Pho places. Go somewhere that treats you well and they know what is being served to their customers. read more

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I can't tell you how excited I was for pho, as I love a good pho and had heard great things about Pho Bac. Originally I wanted to go to their location on Jackson St, but when I realized this location was within several minutes walking distance of our hotel (aka no need to look for parking or pay for an Uber), I decided to check out this location instead. It was pretty busy but there was luckily one open table so we didn't have to wait to be seated. There's a QR code and you have to order and pay from your phone. Like others mention, you have to prepay your tip before receiving any service. Usually I don't mind and I didn't at the time, but the service is usually fairly decent. I didn't care for the service here. I ordered the pho dac biet (beef pho with all cuts) and my boyfriend got the pho suon bo (beef rib pho). We also got a Vietnamese iced coffee to share as it was dinner time, and we really shouldn't have too much coffee at this point. The Vietnamese iced coffee was okay, nothing special- not great, but not bad. I'd get it again I suppose. Typical of most Vietnamese restaurants, after they receive our order, they bring out the herbs (basil, beansprouts, jalapeno, lime) before we get our pho. They gave us the saddest presentation of herbs I've ever seen. There were only a few sad sprigs of basil and a handful of beansprouts. Luckily my boyfriend doesn't add herbs to his pho but they wouldn't have known this. There was sriracha and hoisin sauce on the table, but no chili oil (I looked around and only ONE table had chili oil on their table). We also had no saucers to put the sauce. I asked the server for saucers for the sauce. She came back with just one, and we had to ask her for another one. My pho either had the tiniest pieces of tendon or none at all because I don't recall any. The noodles also weren't the best quality. The soup itself tasted alright but definitely nothing special. My boyfriend had ordered the beef rib pho but the meat tasted dry, and we had to ask for a knife cut off the meat from the bone. I think I was half done with my pho before he could even start eating. Overall, the beef rib pho is supposed to look super instagrammable and amazing, but due to the sad presentation, just looked like a lot of work (and it was). So I mentioned the service being mediocre, I will have to say they are VERY fast with clean up. They are very quick to notice when a customer leaves and very quick at clearing the dishes and wiping down the table to make space for the next customer. TMI warning: To make matters worse, we both felt sick (upset stomach) later that night and spent the night taking turns in the bathroom. Not saying for certain that it's from the pho (although the bf feels pretty confident that it was) but just to be safe and because we didn't enjoy our experience there at all, I won't be back. read more

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Pho was really good and the portion size was great! The service was quick and the staff was nice.

The food was great- I'd give it 5 stars for that. Coming from Southern California I was a little reluctant to eat at a Seattle Pho place, but we were pleasantly surprised at the quality and taste of the food! Pro tip: whenever you're eating at an ethnic restaurant, look to see if people of that ethnicity are eating there! Food came out quickly. Took a star off due to the fact that we ordered via QR code and had to pay and tip in advance of getting our food and there wasn't really "service " in the traditional sit-down restaurant sense. I will say it was pretty efficient though. Overall positive experience! read more

best bbh in Seattle!! highly recommend the lemongrass fries too! hits every single time! read more

Pho Bac - best bbh in seattle!! hits every time - Noodles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place has really gone downhill since I last visited two years ago. The prices have gone up while their quality headed the opposite direction. The biggest issue is that their broth for the pho no longer seems to be made fresh, but are instead made with concentrated power cubes, making them taste watery and bland. Service is virtually non-existent since everything including ordering and paying are done via QR code on a phone. read more

Pho Bac - Noodles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fantastic veggie pho! Everything is order on phone so make sure yours is more charged then mine was but it comes out very swiftly with minimal disturbance if your are just looking to chit chat or eat without too much interaction. No loud music which I appreciate and just fantastic food. read more

Pho is decent, but my experience with the service here has not been the best. First, they have signs that tells you to seat yourself, but there's also a waitlist so its confusing. So when someone tries to take a seat for themselves, they get yelled at to wait (they should just remove the sign). The second time, we walked in around 8:20pm, and they refused to seat us because they stop seating at 8:30, we said we'll eat quick but they still wouldn't budge. We ended up getting takeout, at least the pho tasted good. Considering that you don't even talk to the server to order (you order and pay through a QR code), the only experiences I've had with the workers here were not that great, hopefully they're two off occurences. read more

Really pleased with the pho this visit. Got the pho with steak, brisket and meatball no noodles with veggies. I would definitely order that exact soup again. The spring rolls were very fresh. You order from the table with your phone. The food comes quickly. read more

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Easy to order. Just walk in sit down and scan the QR code. Food came in less than 5 minutes. This place is great if you have multiple people and everyone needs to pay separately. Got the pho with all cuts and the broth was super flavorful. I was expecting more meat, so if you do come expect to pay the extra $$ for it   I decided not to get the beef ribs, maybe next time. read more

Pho Bac - Easy to find right off of 7th - Noodles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Not much of a wait for Friday evening but as it got later, there were bigger crowds. You order through the QR code on the table and food will be brought out to you. The beef rib is a must try! It was $18 but so worth it. The beef rib was super tender. Broth was very delicious, a bit salty in my opinion but not too bad. We also got the Pho Bo with various meats and they were also all very soft and tender. Another must try item is the pho fat infused pork banh mi (Thit Nuong). Bread was super crispy and the meat was so flavorful and not dry. I did request for extra pate when ordering but we didn't get it. I still enjoyed it as it was and still crave it to this day! This place has really good food and great portion sizes. The best type of meal on a cold rainy night. I will definitely be back whenever I visit Seattle again. read more

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Came here on a whim while walking by and I was thoroughly surprised by what I stumbled upon. This is an AUTHENTIC pho place, a rarity in Seattle! Expect the food and service to reflect that. What I'm most surprised by is that the Vietnamese coffee is actually strong and accurate, unlike many around WA and OR that say they're "Vietnamese coffee" but come out bland and weak. The price is fair for the amount of food you get. What a gem of a place! Will 100% be returning in the future. read more

Stopped in for lunch! Cute little spot. The pho was delicious. The music was nice not too loud. If you done in you seat yourself and scan a QR code. You can order food to go at the restaurant. read more

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The beef rib pho is what keeps me coming Bac! Honestly, it's not the pho itself that gets me, but the beef rib. Although I like the Pho Bac in I-district because they have bun bo hue with beef rib, this one's closer to me, and sometimes I just want a clean fresh bowl of pho. This isn't the comfiest or nicest vibe place, so I wouldn't recommend this as a date spot, or even a place you'd like to have a nice chill convo at. And the service isn't anything special. Nothing I wouldn't expect from a typical vietnamese restaurant though (if you're looking for viet food & vibes, go to Ba Bar) Nevertheless, this place still deserves a 5 from me solely for their beef rib pho bowl. You don't need a billion good dishes to earn a regular, just 1 great one. 5 cause I always come bac read more

The food is pretty much standard Vietnamese flavor. Price is pretty fair compare to the Pho places around the town. However if they can improve on the customer service that would be great. There's a hidden bar inside the restaurant on second floor. But!!!! They are under different management. When I asked the server how to order drinks or snacks from them, I think there's a language barrier that he couldn't explain well and that took me couple times to walk to upstairs to check out. And they are not allowed to bring foods or drinks to each others place. But definitely I'll go try the bar soon since the hidden place is so cute. read more

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Had the vegetarian Pho with fried egg add-on. Simple broth - expected a more complex flavor considering the "James beard nomination". Pleasant and understanding staff. Clean place and good Vietnamese music. read more

Pho Bac - Pho chay with fried egg - Noodles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Phantastic Pho-To-Go. Everything you need, ready fast, for around $15. Perfect! The restaurant had a nice vibe and the staff were super friendly. Next time I will dine-in to take advantage of the ambience! read more

It was just okay. They didn't have the beef rib pho available when we went. Pho was just okay and it comes in one size. Highlight was the pork bahn mi which was pretty flavorful as I opted for extra mayo and veggies but the portions were relatively small. Service is pretty non existent. read more

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One of the better pho restaurants in Seattle. Overall, prices are reasonable, pho portions are huge, and flavor is good! Food Ordered the pho tai. The portion was huge, so it felt like a good value to me. They provided a generous serving of beansprouts and herbs, which I really appreciate! I just wish they provided more meat. Service When you come in, you just find any open table and seat yourself. When I went, the staff immediately came to my table to provide water and eating utensils as soon as I sat down. They had QR codes at each table for people to scan, look at their menu, and order. Basically everything is done online. Food came out really quickly. Butterfingers me dropped my chopsticks on the ground, and the staff helped me quickly replace them! Ambiance Very casual spot. They usually blast Chinese or Korean songs. read more

Pho Bac - Pho tai - Noodles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Pho Bac serves some of the most flavorful pho in Seattle, with rich broth and fresh ingredients. The casual and welcoming vibe makes it an excellent choice for a hearty meal any day. read more

Pho Bac - Noodles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I left two stars because the food was good despite the male server bringing it to me with his thumb in my soup. I wanted to send it back and have them remake me another one, but he already gave us attitude when my 4 year old and I asked if they had a bathroom. The bathroom was so dirty! There was hella water on the ground. I had to have my toddler stand by the door where the only place that was dry and I had to pull down her pants and carry her onto the toilet. The utensils were dirty, but we cleaned them before we used it. There was also a dead bug on one of the soup spoons they gave us. The service sucked! They were super rude and kept forgetting to give us the Diet Coke my husband ordered. The way we pay sucked too. We had to pay and give tip first before they started making our food. We gave them a 20% tip which they did not deserve. They probably started this so people can tip them before finding out they do a shitty job. The waiter that had his thumb in my soup and long nails with dirt under his nails. This place should be reevaluated by the health department. We also say next to a bucket that they throw the leftover broth that the customers didn't finished. Even though the only thing we enjoyed was the food, I would recommend going somewhere else. read more

Pho Bac - Beef rib soup. - Noodles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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On a cool, misty afternoon in Seattle, there is nothing better and a piping hot Pho soup. Conveniently located at the corner of Virginia St. and 7th Ave this smaller restaurant with approximately 8 tables and bar style seating gets busy. I arrived early for lunch and by the time I finished, all tables were occupied with a few people in line. I tried to order on the clover app as suggested by the QR code on the table but was not able to process the transaction. I was asked to pay for my order at the cash which was just as easy. I chose the beef brisket pho. The broth was hot and delicious, not overly salty or fatty. If you are craving Pho soup, Pho Bac hits the spot! read more

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I've never been here before, so I was surprised that it was so good! First of all, it was SO quick and it took maybe half the time I thought. The food was delicious, too. It felt cheerful and it was a beautiful place. 5 stars! read more

I heard this place was serving the best pho in Seattle so I had to check it out. I got their Short Rib Pho that was served with three huge short ribs. The broth was nice and clean and had a nice beef flavor. The meat was soft and fall off the bone. Food came out very quick. Definitely a must visit spot for the Seattle cold. read more

Pho Bac - Short Rib Pho - Noodles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ordered the Beef Rib Pho and Eye round/brisket beef pho. The pho broth was absolutely delicious and piping hot! The meat was also well cooked and the brisket was very tender. I will say the noodles seemed a little over cooked and were not as bouncy as I would like for pho noodles. The Beef ribs were delicious, but very hard to eat. Overall, I would certainly come here again for the regular beef pho. The broth is just so good! read more

Pho Bac - Beef rib pho, Beef pho with eye round beef and brisket - Noodles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Tried a few times to come for their Rib Pho but it's always sold out almost instantly. Oh well. We tried their Pho Dac Biet instead with a side of Chinese Donuts for dipping. The Pho was very solid. Very umami and refreshing broth. Super soft noodles. Plenty of different meats, all pretty tender. I would skip the Chinese Donuts cause they're pretty stale and chewy. They get really busy before and during the lunch rush so do plan accordingly, especially if you want to try their Rib Pho. read more

Pho Bac - Pho Dac Biet - Noodles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Terrific experience! The original pho folks in Seattle that started the pho boat restaurant experience on Jackson hit all the points at this new downtown location. Ordering was very simple, straight from the QR code. The broth was hot & full of flavor. The noodles perfect. The meats were tender & extremely tasty. Table condiments includes your very own steel water jug which is a very convenient touch. The team of 4 working were efficient, polite & professional. Great job Pho Bac! read more

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There's another pho bac that I got mixed up with and took my friends here instead. They use the same bowls though so maybe they're connected. Whatever the difference is, it's massive. This place is simply kinda not that good I'm not gonna lie. Bad. 2 stars read more

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**vegetarian review ** I have been to pho bac many times. And I usually just order the veggie pho. And I really like it. I love the excess amount of veggies. And the broth is really flavourful. I definitely recommend the place. The 7th ave place - you scan the bar code and place the order on phone and within seconds the food is there. Very quick service. read more

Pho Bac - Veggie pho - Noodles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I walked around the block several times to chase this place down, but really I'm just not used to the way streets are designed in Seattle. I was seated immediately at a small table. Service is quiet and low-touch. No pleasantries exchanged. There seemed to be a good amount of people entering and going straight to the counter for to-go orders. I got the Vietnamese coffee and pho to eat there, as well as a bahn mi sandwich for dinner that evening. Everything tasted fresh and delicious! The pho was filling. Great ratio of meat to noodles. The coffee gave me the caffeine boost I needed, and the bahn mi sandwich later was fantastic. Not too dry. Would visit any of the Pho Bac locations again! read more

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Summary: Broth flavor: MSG (?) Details: I'm not sure what it was about this most recent trip to Seattle, but we had a lot more disappointing eats than usual, compounded with the fact that many of them came back-to-back on the final day of our trip. This was capped off by a final meal at Pho Bac, as we were in the mood for some comforting, savory, soup noodles to offset all the sugar and rain we'd been experiencing. And, unfortunately, our pho dac biet and pho ga did not do it for us, mostly because the beef broth seemed to lack much flavor aside from the savory sweetness that I usually associate with MSG, and secondarily because the amount of meat we got seemed pretty scant for the price (compared to our go-to back at home in SF). Accessibility: The downstairs is pretty open and spacious, so accessibility isn't a huge issue. There's supposedly a pretty neat bar upstairs that is not accessible, but I've been told they're willing to bring drinks down to you if you don't mind the different vibe. read more

Must be vaccinated to eat inside. I don't understand the high ratings. Came here for dinner tonight. Customer service sucks. Over priced and definitely over rated. Spring rolls were ok and the broth to the pho was not that great. read more

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I came in not too long after they opened so finding a place to sit was easy. I loved the patê trio! The cua dip was also good, although it was sightly heavy. My favorite cocktails were the cà phê trúng and nuóc mát. So delicious!! Street parking wasn't too bad, and service stayed attentive even as it got busier in the evening. read more

Pho Bac - Pate trio, cua dip - Noodles Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Apparently, this is like the first pho restaurant in Seattle?! And it's also a favorite among the Vietnamese Seattleites. There are other locations but this one is the closest to my work. This is also my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Seattle. - Pho Ga $11 - I'm absolutely am in love with their pho broth! It's so perfect tasting and I always end up slurping up all the broth from my pho. There's A LOT of chicken in their chicken pho and I love it! The best part is, is that the chicken that they use is not dry! I kind of wish they would cut their chicken pieces smaller, so it'll be easier to eat. - Cari Chicken $12 - I was craving curry one time and I ordered this with rice but wished I had ordered it with bread instead. The curry is a little watery and it would have been perfect paired with bread (baguette) instead of rice. But overall, their curry dish is delicious. - Xiu Mai Trung Muoi $9 - which is basically baguette with a meatball dipping soup. Soooooo good. I never knew this type of banh mi existed but here I am enjoying this type of banh mi. - HoodFamous Cheesecake $7. These cheesecakes are worth getting if you like it. HoodFamous Café is in Chinatown and it's a little outta my way to go there but now I can get it when I come here. All three flavors they have there are all delicious! OMG you must try Pho Bac. Everything is so good here. I highly recommend it. read more

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