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    The Boat

    4.4 (367 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Inside of the boat
    Vy N.

    4.5 stars :) I have been wanting to check out this spot for a while and I am so glad I was able to this past weekend! Located in a pretty tight parking lot that is shared with the famous Pho Bac, street parking is likely going to be your best bet. I recommend going a couple of streets over and walking to save yourself the hassle. The restaurant itself is fairly small so a large party would definitely have some trouble during rush times. My partner and I came in for a late lunch and did not have trouble getting seated. The menu is small and features really great options. We went with the Com Ga Mam Toi (Chicken Rice) which teams to be the featured dish. It was a perfect size to share! The rice was perfectly flavorful and so moist. The chicken was SO GOOD! Nice and crispy and was perfectly salty, slightly sweet and tangy. A side of warm soup was served with the dish which made it a warm and comforting meal. We were very happy with our meal and left waiting to come back :)

    Pandan Waffles w/ cream
    Evan Z.

    The Boat is super elite comfort food! The fried chicken here is SO good, arguably better than the fried chicken at The Chicken Supply near Greenlake. Get the mi tron, the noodles and super fresh and flavorful and together with the soup are a perfect complement to the delicious chicken. The pandan waffles are also very tasty, they're perhaps the best waffles I've ever had. They're super fluffy and have a strong pandan flavor that matches well with the creamy dip. The Che chuoi cognac - tapioca with caramelized bananas - is an interesting alternative to the sweet cream, but I prefer the cream because it complements the flavor of the waffles better, is less sugary, and is $4 cheaper. The service and ambience are both pretty mediocre, the waiters aren't that active and sometimes you have to go to the counter to ask them questions. The restaurant is also in a relatively shady area of town but good food doesn't care about the surroundings! 4.8/5

    Garlic Cornish Hen
    Boon C.

    4.5 Star. This is a instagram worthy restaurant. Because of the combo big meal, it is photogenic items. Their menu is very simple. It is garlic Cornish hen with something combo. We got the chicken with rice or noodles. The dish is very full filling. The fried garlic is very crispy on the surface. The rice, small salad and the soup is tasty. Overall is very good dish. We got the dessert as pandan waffle and coco egg whip. This is a good dessert.

    Bánh Kẹp (Pandan)
    Laura G.

    Mì Trộn: This plate was very filling! The chicken was nicely crisp on the skin. The dark meat portions were moist, though the breast area was a bit dry. The sauce was lovely! The noodles were great and flavorful. Bánh Kẹp (Pandan): The waffles alone were a 10/10. The outside was slightly crispy and soft inside. The coco egg whip was also amazing! There was one party ahead of us when we arrived on a weekend around noon. The food took less than 20 minutes to arrive after being seated. At the end, you pay at the front where the register is.

    Juju W.

    The fried cornish hen w garlic was amazingly delicious. The pandan mochi waffles were heavenly. Highly recommend

    Half and half pandan and banana waffles
    Jenny L.

    I came in on a Thursday afternoon and the server was kind! Inside was clean and I love how the building is literally shaped like a boat haha. The food was ready in a decent amount of time and smelled great! The chicken was nice and crispy on the outside and the glaze/sauce was a good mix between sweet and savory. The broth was comforting and not too salty. The noodles on the side had great flavor, especially the pieces of meat. The cabbage under the noodles were a good refresher. The waffles were YUMMY. My favorite part of my visit, honestly. Good crunch on the outside but chewy and mochi-like on the inside. The flavor of the waffles alone is on the mild side, but that is why it goes well with the cream on the side! I just went today and want another plate of those waffles already...

    Com Ga Mam Toi
    Cynthia T.

    Super crunchy, juicy, savory, sweet, garlic crusted yumminess! You get a choice of sides depending on what version you order. We got the chrysanthemum salad and turmeric rice and the noodles which both came with broth. The game hens are just the right size to take on the glazed crust. You will want to use your hands to get to all the goodness. The noodles were fresh with a nice sesame flavor. The salad was refreshing with pickled spiced carrots on top. The rice helped to balance all the flavors. We also ordered Vietnamese coffee which was oh so strong! And a coconut juice coffee that had freshly pieced of young coconut in it. Those completed our delicious meal nicely. Great and friendly service. Cozy tables area and seats at the bar. We will definitely be back for the pandan and banana waffles but we're too full this visit to try them.

    Mi Tron - Chicken Dry Egg Noodles
    Lauren L.

    This place is so cute and a staple restaurant in the Chinatown/international district. The outside is shaped like an actual boat on the corner of Jackson St. Their menu is very simple, but oh so very delicious! There are only 3 options available and all of them the same, a crispy garlic chicken (they also have a veggie tofu option which I don't remember being on the menu when I first went) with your choice of how you would like your noodles or rice. I opted for the chicken and dry egg noodle option. All the plates come with a bowl of broth which I enjoyed. The garlic chicken was crispy, moist, and very flavorful. I love the fried garlic that they top the chicken with, I would eat this by the spoonful because I love garlic that much. The dry noodles are tossed in a pineapple maggi pate sauce which is super flavorful with a bit of sweetness, which paired so nicely with the chicken. For dessert, I got the pandan and strawberry waffles. These were super delicious and not too sweet, topped with a cloud cream and peanuts. I think they might use a tapioca flour or rice flour because the texture of the inside is kinda bouncy and reminds me a bit of the chewy texture of boba. The outside is crispy so the combo of crispy on the outside, soft on the inside is delicious. For my drink I chose a soda limeade which had a very nice sweet and tart flavor. Everything was so simple but so good and I can't wait to come back!

    Com Ga Mam Toi - Chicken And Rice
    Jimmy S.

    Went here on a cold and rainy night and it was a great choice to come and eat here. This place specializes in chicken mostly. I got the Com Ga Mam Toi - Chicken And Rice. The chicken was very tender and flavorful. The skin was caramelized and fried with garlic and sweet n tangy texture. It was excellent especially with the copious amounts of garlic cooked with it. The rice was also excellent along with the salad it came with for a refreshing crunch. The broth was also very homely and nostalgic. The staff was super nice and attentive. There's cocktails and alcohol served here also. The parking is a bit of a shitshow cause they share a lot with their sister restsurant and the spaces are limited and sometimes chaotic with the weird tandem parking that I don't recommend getting into if you are in a hurry to leave just to get blocked in. The space is nice. Casual but also neon lights and bar seating which gives it a bit of a bar vibe too.

    Chicken with soup and noodles
    Samantha O.

    tldr: again and again, you'll find me here with chicken, waffles and tamarind drink! ambiance: very cute, lots of decor, not many seating, well lit, and has lots of windows to look out and ponder what your life has been. service: great service, they never left my group astray, checked on us enough times to keep us comfy. food: when i want chicken and waffles, i'm here.. the chicken is crispy and tasty! I also tried the tamarind drink since I wanted something a bit sour but still sweet - and omg that hit the spot! I'll be ordering it here on forward. Lastly, you cannot leave without the pandan waffles! The coconut cream is light and airy with just the right amount of sweetness. I am obsessed with the cream that they pair with the waffles. You must try the waffles with the coconut cream if you haven't already!

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    AiVi N.

    The Boat was the pick for a quick and delicious lunch! The menu is small and so is the restaurant but the chicken is packed with flavors and meals are satisfying. The com ga mam toi (chicken and rice) and mi ga tron (chicken and noodle) were our choices. The fried chicken topped with fried garlic was flavorful, juicy and fried to perfection. Noodles and rice were seasoned well and the chrysanthemum salad was the perfect side to balance out the fried chicken. The pandan iced tea was refreshing and light. We were in and out in about 35 minutes so definitely a quick stop for lunch. One thing to note is parking. The restaurant is located on a corner between 2 streets with little parking spaces. I would say that's the only down side but it's kinda expected for its location in Seattle. The space is cozy with a few booth seats, tables and bar seatings along the open bar. 5/5!

    Jennifer H.

    Very cute boat-shaped restaurant serving high-quality Vietnamese food. Having heard good things about it, I was excited to try it! I met some new friends there for an evening meal on a Friday night. it was not too crowded but a few other groups were there. The menu is very small/focused. They have a vegetarian option and then chicken options. I decided to try the soup option that comes with chicken. I was a little confused because on the menu it makes it sound like it is chicken soup, but the chicken and salad are all separate from the soup. Everything was delicious! I loved the flavor and the noodles of the soup. The chicken itself was crispy and sweet from the sauce. The salad was also nice and refreshing, with a tasty dressing. We then shared some of the pandan waffle. These run out so make sure to go early if you want to get some. I really liked the flavor and the coconut dip that it came with. Crispy waffles! The only miss was the service, which was rather slow. The waitress was friendly, but I did have to ask several times for a to-go container at the end.

    An D.

    Came here for lunch, ordered an ice coffee and the rice dish. Coffee was strong and the dish was flavorful. With the broth on the side definitely hit the spot. This is a different type of com ga than what I know in Maryland but still good.

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