The Boat Photos
Business Info
THE BOAT ATMOSPHERE
You might also consider
Recommended Reviews - The Boat
Start your review...
Reviews With Photos
The Boat is a fun spot to check out, especially with its boat-shaped interior! I got the cơm gà mắm tỏi, which came with garlic Cornish hen, turmeric rice, chrysanthemum salad, and chicken broth. The dark meat was juicy, although the white meat was a little dry. My favorite part was the chicken's crust, which added a great texture to the dish and had a ton of flavor. The rice was lightly seasoned and paired well with everything, while the broth was flavorful without being too heavy and complemented the chicken nicely. Overall, it was a solid meal with a fun atmosphere and nice service.
I was here with friends catching up over brunch. Seating is quite limited at this place with several tables and a few bar seats. Service is quick and the food was ready about just when we expected it. The coffee (not shown in photos) was great. It was robusta coffee with coconut water which is refreshing on a nice sunny day. The chicken was a bit tough to eat, honestly a little over cooked but very flavorful. My personal opinion, there is too much sauce for the chicken. The waffle was great! Pandan had better texture, flaky and pairs really well with the coconut cream. Banana was somehow not as flaky and has more of a subtle taste but still paired well with the coconut cream. Overall, a great experience for first time! I'll be coming back for the waffles and coconut coffee in the future!
this is where i go when i want vietnamese comfort food. their waffles are made fresh to order and are the best i've had in seattle! definitely worth the wait. their menu is simple - they're known for their egg noodle and chicken dish and that's all they serve but they do it very well. the chicken is crisp and flavorful on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside. their vietnamese coffee is also very yummy. tip: there's also a discount if you pay with cash
Overall: 5 stars Fun brunch joint which is a literal boat built to utilize a triangular plot of land. This place uniquely has an interesting set of Filipino options for brunch, which adds to the diversity of options in Seattle! Waffle and Sago - The most exciting item on their brunch menu with so much going on, with two flavors of waffle, and a warm bowl of coconut sago. I love that the waffle flavors prominently come through and just soaks up the broth to give it that additional tropical complexity. Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: +1 Atmosphere: +1 Service: E Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race
We took the bus to the boat and we were one of the first to arrive. THe pandan waffle was pretty good. But the fried chicken was a little disappointing. The first one came out and was not cook all the way through. They replaced it with another which was a little too cooked. The noodles were spiced well, but not memorable. The staff were very nice and the restaurant was cute.
YUM YUM YUM. this was only has a few options which are mainly fried chicken with variations on the side. The food was amazing and was brought out super hot. I also loved the tamarind drink/slushy. All of the food was great. The pandan waffles smelt amazing too. I'd like to try that next time. It's located in an iffy area, but don't let that detour you
Genuinely surprised that I would enjoy this place so much because I came here thinking, "well this is just rice and chicken, so what could make this place so special?" I was left with a pleasant surprise and understanding of the hype of this place, because the chicken was so crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I got "com ga" which translates to "chicken and rice." This place only really serves like three dish on their menu, with a rotating choice of base from noodles to rice. The place is right next to their sister location, Pho bar, and share a parking space. It is nice and clean on the inside, and like the name the restaurant is shape like a boat! So far I have been here twice and would definitely come back for a warm meal. The staff were helpful and pleasant! It was roughly a 30 minute wait for the food, but that is to be expected considering this is not a fast-food Restaurant (:
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 :)
Went with some friends for the first time and what a memorable experience. The food was delicious and the cocktail was a new experience. My cocktail was a pho broth washed shot of Jameson and it came with a pho broth chaser. Hope I got that right but I almost don't wanna drink Jameson any other way now. The parking lot was packed but there's a paid parking lot around corner so no problem. It looked packed but I think a lot of people were at the larger pho Bac sup shop (which is associated w The Boat, but The Boat had plenty of seating at 6:30 on a Sunday night. I think what I appreciated most was the service- we had a person who seated us and answered questions about the menu- my partner has some preferences and shared them with the first server but then the second server came by and already knew what my partner had shared with the first server. That's real dedication. Definitely coming back.
I love a good restaurant that has a small selection of things on their menu because they know how to do it right. The chicken was fried perfectly and the flavor was really good. The noodles were also flavorful and I liked the mix of vegetables that it came with. The soup was simple but had so much depth in flavor. We did wait close to 20 to 30 minutes because everything is made fresh to order. The staff is friendly and nice. Yes, the restaurant is shaped like about and has a few tables inside. So glad I finally got to try this place and I highly recommend!
A Vietnamese spin on chicken and waffles. Sat the bar and watched the two guys behind the counter meticulously prepare waffles and beverages. We were then rewarded with crazy delicious fried Cornish game hens, rice, noodle soup and salad. Glad we saved enough room for the waffles, both pandan and banana with coconut cream were perfect. All set in a divey boat on a corner in Little Saigon.
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.
This is mostly a 4.5 star review --- this place have been on my list for a while now and I finally decided to check it out. The place looks small on the outside but it was quite spacious on the inside. You had the option to do bar seating or table. There is one person doing everything in front but it wasn't busy and she got it down. We ordered: Chicken and rice: 4/5 --- I love each component of this dish. The rice was soft, the chicken was tender but crispy l, the soup was honey and refreshing and went well with the side of veggies. However, I was expecting more flavor from the rice considering it was in chicken fat. Also, I didn't really care to eat it together as a whole. Tofu noodles 3.5/5 ---flavor was good for the first few bites, then it got too sweet for me. They ran out of tofu so I asked to sub it for an egg instead. It was ok, nothing really special. Waffle dessert 10/5--probably the best thing here. The waffles was chewy and had a slight crunch and it went really well with the cream. You can get pandan flavor or banana or half/half Overall, it was a good place. I like that there was parking, small menu, and everything was straight forward. You get a slight discount if you pay cash as well.
Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the crispy fried chicken, unique pandan waffles, strong Vietnamese coffee, and a cozy boat-shaped space.
Read the full review summary in the app
Good portions for the price! I love the style of ordering and the few options from which you get to choose (which makes ordering easier). The meat is perfectly crispy and fried, and you can't go wrong with any options. The noodle soup is flavorful and comforting. Parking is tough, so you may have to circle around multiple times before getting a spot. read more
1 year ago
10/10 stars! The chicken was juicy and extremely well seasoned. Came here right when it opened so I had no problem with parking and no wait. Loved how they played Vietnamese r&b, it really added to the vibe. Would highly recommend! read more
2 years ago
Ive eaten here multiple times and looks forward to every meal. The menu is simplistic and allows me who is indecisive to make a quicker decision. This time around we got the chicken with dry noodles and chicken with soup noodles. Each dish comes with a chrysanthemum salad. I feel whichever mood you're in and what the weather is like will determine which dish you choose. What I've noticed is that the portions may have gotten slightly smaller. It's in regards to the salad and either how much rice comes with the dish or how much noodles come with the soup. Regardless the dishes themselves are tasty. I highly recommend the pandan waffles paired with the coconut cream. read more
2 years ago
The boat is such a chill spot to have a meal, where there's bar seating and also a few tables. It's pretty chilly inside, so bring a jacket! I like having less menu choices, where the specialize in one thing, chicken with noodles/rice/soup. Although I did notice that there's a new (new to me maybe?) tofu option! Welcome vegetarian friends! Dry noodle: you get some salad on the bottom of your bowl, noodles with sauce on top, side of broth, chicken. I like asking for lime and the side of salt/pepper to dip some bites of chicken in. The noodles felt a little grainy this time, but a little better texture after I spooned some broth over it. This is the version I get when I'm not feeling like soup noodles. Soup noodle: I like this version because I'm just a soup gal! They have chillies you can add from the table and I like the salad on the side. Although I think the salad has gotten smaller in the past year. Overall, I recommend the soup noodle or dry noodle. I've tried the chicken rice and didn't like it as much as the noodles! read more
Not sure if this is typical, but the restaurant was pretty empty on a Monday night. This place serves only fried chicken with rice or noodles and waffles on the side. I tried the fried chicken garlic rice. The salad was fine, tasted better than I expected. The chicken was also pretty good but a bit small. The soup was a bit too salty for me. read more
11 months ago
Wild experience eating here. I drive by this place all the time for work and it's hard for this place not to catch your eye. The building itself is in the shape of a boat. The menu is simple, a sign of fresh ingredients. Fried chicken and noodles, both wet and dry for us. Followed by the waffle for dessert. All hitting the spot and filling a very specific craving. read more
2 years ago
Super cute concept, very intentionally decorated. Prompt service. Like many other reviews state, there's a very limited menu and the chicken is fantastic. The food comes piping hot and is a super well-balanced meal. I'm honestly disappointed by their Soda Chanh (muddled lime soda) and Ca Phe Sua Da (Vietnamese Iced Coffee) -- the soda was more like a lemonade and I wish the coffee was made with a bit more condensed milk. I'll be back when the craving hits! read more
Def a cute concept, the restaurant is shaped like a boat and it's cozy inside. We got seated luckily right as another party left but I could see you waiting for a bit if you came in during lunch rush hour. My sisters and I got one of each of the entrees but it took a while to bring out. We noticed that others who were seated after us got theirs right after ours so it may have been a new batch. If I were to come back and pick one out of the three, I would go for the dry noodles. It had the most unique taste with the pineapple pate. The noodle soup and rice were slightly bland and there wasn't really much special about it. All plates are very filling though, you will leave the place full with a full stomach but ample room for dessert. I do want to try their waffles next time read more
1 year ago
Great place to get some chicken and rice or chicken with egg noodles soup. It's nice that the menu here is limited as they specialize in chicken. The Cornish hen was cooked perfectly with a great exterior crunch texture and a juicy interior. The place is nice and cozy and has a design shaped like a boat. read more
Came back after a few years and their pandan waffles with the salted coconut cream is still just as good as I remembered! I ordered the dry noodles this time and I will say I prefer their iconic chicken with the rice instead. The noodles were very salty for me. Chicken flavor is great though I did feel like it was not as crispy as ones I had in the past. The pandan vietnamese coffee martini was very strong! Caffeinated for the day for sure. read more
Food - Everything here was superb when we went. The garlic chicken was crispy. The soup was very refreshing and light. The rice was flavorful and paired well with the other items in the meal. Pandan iced tea was very pleasant as it was not an overpowering pandan flavor which is common in pandan items. Jameson w/ pho broth was surprisingly very good. I didn't want to take the jameson by itself so I mixed mine together and it was yummy. Unfortunately when we went there were no more waffles so I'll have to come back for those. Leaving a note here to capture that sometimes friends have said that the chicken here will come out cold. Service - Easy to order and fast service. No complaints on service. Ambiance - Outside looks like a small shack (boat), sort of easy to overlook this place. Inside has booth seating but overall very small and limited in space. Cannot seat large parties. read more
8 months ago
Decided to check out this Vietnamese restaurant when I was traveling and so glad I did. Chicken had a lot of flavor and I was surprise, freshly fried and the option with noods or rice. Those who like garlic flavor chicken with a Viet twist, I would recommend. Service was pretty chill, came for lunch and wasn't busy so that's a place. The place is unique as well, looks like a boat and it makes sense how that came to play with old photos no the wall. read more
1 year ago
Food was very good and fresh tasting. Flavorful and good portion. Overall it was a pretty good experience. read more
Parking can be a little tricky. There is a small lot that is shared but not the easiest to get into or as we learned, out. Cute little place, very cozy, not a lot of seating. Thankfully we were there when they opened and beat the crowd that followed as we were leaving. There was one person serving and she did a fabulous job running around while checking on us regularly. Saw a reel on IG and wanted to try it out at the food looked yummy. Started with a cafe suda, interesting way to make it, like you would a martini - it was shaken (not stirred lol). Also got a diet coke, it was flat. My husband got a fanta and it was fine. I ordered the cornish hen with egg noodle soup, my husband got it dry. Broth was great, cornish hen was ok - my husband loved it. He said the flavors were great and the meat was moist. It is very sticky, so unless you want to be proper and eat with the knife and fork provided, prepare to get your fingers messy. Waffles were made at the bar, smelled amazing and they were very tasty. My husband got the banana with the tapioca which he said was the best! I had the pandan and it was very good. If you pay with cash, you receive a discount. read more
3.5 stars. The chicken is outstanding, the pickles are great, and the place is adorable. As many others have pointed out, the place is literally in the shape of a boat--you can know that going in and still be surprised by how cute the place is when you show up. It's perfect for a little neighborhood date or catching up with an old friend. I chose 3 instead of 4 because as good as the rice and the salad is, the sides almost make it not worth coming. The soup was just sesame oil, and the garlic rice was bland and slightly mushy. Your best bet here is probably the dry noodles since you can't get the chicken on its own, or order to-go and workshop the rice at home. I'd say come and try it if you live in the Seattle metro, but try somewhere else if you're on vacation. read more
Went at 11 when it opened. You can get it to go or sit down and be served. The worker was super nice. I got the Mi tron combo. The Cornish hen was super flavorful and I'm still thinking about those noodles. I would totally buy a large takeout of just the noodles. It also came with some soup which was flavorful. Pretty good portion sizes as well. The restaurant inside looked clean. There's a small parking lot and some street parking in the area. I would leave extra time to park and also be careful while walking in the neighborhood. read more
The boat has a really cute pink exterior, so it is easy to spot, and there is surprisingly a lot of seating inside. Today I ordered the garlic chicken with rice, dry noodles, and the waffles. They literally took 25 minutes to take our order, which is the only con :( but the food was delicious! Food was seasoned really well, everything just tasted a lot like fish sauce, which i like comparing the waffles to the mcozy brunch spot, I actually think that the waffles here are way better because they were crispy despite sitting there for a bit and the coconut cream was so delicious and had a hint of saltiness! So good, would come back just for the pandan/banana waffles. I had really high expectations because I saw this place blew up on TikTok, and i think that personally, i prefer pho bac. read more
5 months ago
First time here and been hearing so many good things about this place and it was exceptional. The restaurant is like a throwback in time and the food hits the spot. There's also outdoor seating now and it would feel cozy on an early evening and would feel like you're in Vietnam eating at a street vendor. The chicken was moist and the sauce wasn't too over powering, though the rice could be a bit more flavorful but the egg noodles were good and not mushy. The soup was not too salty at all. The server was nice and attentive when we arrived but didn't really bug us when we were there but did check up on us once but we didn't really need too much. read more
If you've ever wondered what the ideal south East Asian waffle would be this is it. That pandan waffle and coconut cream is enough to make the toughest of men soft. Like deadass I could eat an entire cake worth of those waffles straight broke da mouth. Quick service and fatty portions bulk approved read more
Feels like Vietnamese comfort food. The chicken was lightly breaded so didn't feel too heavy, and the noodles seemed like they came straight from a ramen packet. The soup was small and simple, and you get a few pieces of pickled veggies. Overall a decent sized meal in a small "boat" looking shack. Felt very homey inside with the size of the place. read more
First of all, this place is super cute! Tiny inside, but it's fine if you're only dining in with 2-4 people or if you want to just order take out. They are very quick to help you when coming in. Very welcoming with their smiles! The last time we visited The Boat, we grabbed the waffles and a coffee. The Pandan waffle is my favorite and the banana waffle is what my husband likes more and including the cloud coffee. Which it really is very good! read more
Came here today and food was so salty I couldn't even eat it. Someone in the kitchen was having a bad day...or maybe Covid ruined taste buds for folks because food was inedible for me. Even the broth was straight salt. There was so much sauce on the chicken that it wasn't even crispy anymore. Friend said noodles were too salty too. The pandan waffles were doughy vs. crispy and chewy like in the past. The cream it came with was also way too salty. The coconut water coffee was decent. And my friend liked her pandan tea but can they give you a smaller glass filled with ice for $5?! Judging from today's experience, I probably won't be returning. read more
When I crave chicken and rice, this is what I want!! If you're familiar with vietnamese fish sauce wings, this gives kinda the same vibe taste wise. It's sweet, salty, garlicky chicken with rice then add a fried egg tops it off really well. They have 2 other options you can choose from with noodles to pair with the chicken, but the rice just feels right LOL. They also offer vietnamese style waffles, pandan and a rotating flavor with a coconut salty cream. The few times I've gone the second flavor has been banana, which is my favorite honestly. It's very nostalgic Service is always nice and quick, definitely recommend this spot! read more
2 years ago
I had seen this spot around a lot and had it saved for a while - I finally got the chance to try it for dinner one evening. It's a little difficult to get to on public transportation, and the restaurant itself is quite small. We had to wait a few minutes for a spot to open and ended up sitting at the bar. They only serve 3 items on the menu for the chicken dishes. I got #3 with the pineapple pate noodles, and also tried some of the noodle soup. The chicken came coated in garlic and was nice and crispy. I do wish some of the flavor was more infused into the chicken itself but it was good despite being kind of difficult to eat due to the shape of it. The dry egg noodles were good, though super salty - I have quite a high salt tolerance but these were a bit much for me. The noodle soup was good though, and I'd probably recommend that one since it also comes with salad. It's a unique and cute spot, and I'd still recommend trying it out! read more
2 years ago
What do you want as long as it's chicken, lol The choices are chicken with rice or dry noodles or noodles in soup. The accompaniment is a little salad of cabbage, pickled carrots, cilantro and some kind of pickled jalapeño which I promptly picked out, lol I'm a wimp. The meal also has a bowl of soup and fish sauce. I also ordered the iced Viet coffee, yum. We also ordered pandan waffle and banana waffle, not bad since we got this before out meal, nothing like dessert before the meal. The meals came pretty quickly and the restaurant was pretty busy. There was a steady flow of customers waiting for tables and the turnover was pretty quick. The restaurant is called "The Boat" because the exterior looks like a boat. read more
2 years ago
3.5 stars. This place has been on my bookmarks for a while now. Did it live up to the hype? Debatable. Everything but the fried chicken and waffles was great. Food: The menu is simple and straightforward. You get three choices - Chicken with rice, chicken with soup, or chicken with noodles. I chose the noodles and found them super tasty! The side of broth was also really delicious. I was expecting more from the fried chicken. The chicken was marinated well and juicy. But it wasn't as tender as I was hoping. And the skin wasn't as crispy either. With the hype I was hearing about this place, I was hoping the skin was earth-shatteringly 'cwispy' but eh...it was just alright. The side salad (with chrysanthemums) was really refreshing! Highly recommend to get with the fried chicken and heaviness/oiliness of the noodles. The waffles were alright. A little burnt. I preferred the pandan to the banana. I was wanting big chunks of banana in there. The salted coconut cream was great though! Drinks: Who knew coffee with coconut meat and coconut water would be a killer combo? If you're a coconut water fan, I recommend trying the ca phe mat, at least I think that's the name? The coco water cuts the bitterness. The cocktails also looked great though I didn't feel like alcohol. Overall: I think this place is good to hang out with friends, grab some drinks, and maybe have some dessert. I don't know if I'd get the chicken again. The service was pretty good too, but again, when I'm at a hyped Asian joint, I'm looking less at service than the food itself. I'll tolerate a rude Asian auntie for some badass fried chicken. While the food overall was good, the two things I was expecting to blow me out of the water were the most underwhelming items. read more
Wow, what a dream! We came early on a Saturday; parking can definitely be a little bit tricky. We split 2 different platters and the waffle. Everything was above and beyond. I definitely recommend adding fried egg. It would be tough to chose between noodle vs rice side, but I would definitely do tumeric rice again. The run of the yolk adds a whole other element. If you're getting waffles, the tapioca banana pudding side is a must! read more
2 years ago
I absolutely love this place. I've been here twice and had wonderful experiences both times. They have a simple menu with only 3 main dishes, all of which features their iconic garlic chicken. I've tried both the rice and dry noodle dishes. Although both of them were delicious, the dry noodle dish was definitely my favorite. The noodles were packed with flavors and came with a quail egg and cabbages that added some good crunchiness. The chicken itself was nothing but amazing - it was crunchy and garlicky all while being juicy and tender. Aside from chicken dishes, their waffles are also very outstanding. They have two flavors, pandan and banana, and the waffles come with a coconut-based salted cream. The pandan waffles were absolutely divine - it was chewy, fragrant, and just the right amount of sweetness. The salted cream was thick and balanced out the sweetness well. I didn't expect to enjoy the waffles this much! This place also has solid cocktails and drinks. Despite being relatively expensive, The Boat is one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. And did I mention that the restaurant is shaped like a literal boat? read more
What I ordered: -Iced Vietnamese Coffee [5/5] -cơm gà mắm tỏi (garlic chicken rice) -mì trộn (garlic chicken dry noodles) _ I couldn't decide between Pho Bac and its sister restaurant, The Boat, but ultimately chose The Boat because it looked so enticing! From the moment I arrived, I was captivated by the exterior and interior, as the restaurant is creatively built within the structure of a boat--super neat! Upon entering, we were promptly seated since it wasn't too crowded. The servers were quick and efficient, and our food arrived promptly. The Vietnamese coffee was perfectly strong and sweet, just how I like it. The chicken was incredibly flavorful and crispy, making for a perfect bite. The portion was generous, and I was too full to finish it. The accompanying broth was also rich and tasty, piquing my curiosity about their pho broth from Pho Bac. I highly recommend The Boat to anyone visiting Seattle. read more
Fun little restaurant with only 3 meal options: Garlic Chicken with (rice | egg noodle soup | dry egg noodles with maggi & pineapple sauce). I tried the version with soup and my partner has the dry noodles. The separate bowl of sauce that comes with the dry noodles is meant to be poured over the noodles and stirred in. The garlic fried chicken was so good and the main focus of the meal. The noodles were a bit on the plain side and needs some condiments / chili oil or soy sauce to add more flavor. The waffle dessert was also fun and not something I personally get to enjoy that often - the whipped topping is a bit on the salty side (similar to Molly Moon's salted caramel ice cream) which I liked but I can see how it might be too salty for everyone. We'll be back :) read more
2 years ago
I've been here a few times and I love the idea of a restaurant specializing in a particulate dish. I think sometimes doing one thing right is the best thing a restaurant can do and I'm sure it makes sense from a business stand point. But I don't even eat meat on the bone, but this place has me legit sucking the meat off a chicken spine and listen, I'd do it again and again. The meat is very flavorful and the sauce they use has the perfect umami flavor. The peanuts add some a nice textural contrast. I've also tried the dry noodle and the rice and both were really good. The broth that comes on the side is also really good. The coffee is good too, my friend tells me it's the same as hello Em a local coffee shop in the area, but I didn't confirm. Either way the iced coffee is a must get if you like drinking a coffee with your meal or post meal. I haven't grabbed dessert here just yet, but I'm sure they're tasty too. The staff is also nice and the food comes out within a reasonable amount of time. Water is served as soon as you're seated and as well. The restaurant is on the smaller side, so seating could be a bit harder to find in a busier day for larger groups, but I've not had an issue so far. Would definitely recommend, I'll certainly be back. read more
I visited on a Sunday and parking can be hard to get. They share a parking lot with Pho Bac and if it's full you will need to find street parking or go somewhere else. My friend and I ordered a Vietnamese iced coffee, pandan waffles, chicken rice, and dry egg noodle. The menu only has a few items so it's easy choose what you want. Iced coffee: solid drink and tasted like most Vietnamese iced coffees Dry egg noodle: portion is big and worth the price, you can stretch this as two meals. I liked the soup that came with it and wish there were more cabbages/veggies in the noodles since it's dry and salty Pandan waffles: not too sweet and yummy. It came with a salty dipping cream too read more
I have been wanting to come here for quite some time and I'm glad we finally made it here! We went on a Saturday night and got the last two top! We ordered the Garlic Chicken and Rice and the Garlic Chicken with dry noodles. Wow, the spices and garlic sauce on the chicken were amazing! The rice had so much flavor that it was hard to pace ourselves and not eat it all at once! The chicken was so tender and tasty with the garlic sauce. We were also impressed with the flavors in the soup and on the salad. My partner and I saved room to try their dessert: pandan and banana waffles! It was a perfect dish to end our dinner. We're definitely coming back and bringing our friends and family! Also, the staff were friendly and everyone at the restaurant was having a great time. Thanks for a memorable and enjoyable dinner! read more
Small, cozy place that's serving up delicious crispy garlic chicken and egg noodles. The crispy garlic chicken was delicious with its addictive spicy, sweet, sticky sauce. I got mines with a side of the dried egg noodles, which came with a savory sauce. Small place with friendly services. Had to do a bit of walking to get here, but worth the walk. Also got their pandan and banana waffles, came with a side of coconut dipping sauce. The waffles were perfect on its own. It was crispy and light. read more
3.5 stars but rounded up for kind and quick service. The Boat is a Vietnamese chicken shop from the same owners as Pho Bac next door (which is great!). Chicken is the star of the show here - they offer 3 entrees all of which are chicken with rice or noodles - and it looked delicious but was mostly bones?? The chrysanthemum salad on the side was good, but it was just cabbage and carrots mixed with a sweet chili sauce (where was the chrysanthemum?). The best part of the meal was the rice and broth, which had a nice garlicky, savory flavor when mixed together. Overall, this place was fine, but if you're in the mood for savory/saucy fried chicken I'd look elsewhere. read more
First off, the restaurant building is so cute and unique. Iykyk. ;) I dined here with a party of 8 and I would like to give props to our waiter that didn't need a pen and notepad to take down the orders! Her memory is outstanding, I tell ya that! Food and service were fantastic! It was a bit chilly in the restaurant. So dress warm if you dine in the winter. Let's get into what I ordered: - Com Ga Mam Toi - Garlic Chicken Rice - Tra Da La Dua - Pandan Iced Tea Bon Appetite! read more
More info about The Boat
Ask the Community - The Boat
You might also consider
Why does Yelp recommend reviews?
9 reviews that are not currently recommended
The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.
3 years ago
2 years ago
3 years ago
3 years ago
3 years ago
3 years ago
