Ambiance: This is a little confusing shop. It has hanging meat in its window like a classic Chinatown take out restaurant but it's run by a Vietnamese family and has a Vietnamese-themed mural on the wall. They play electro dance music and the TV just cycles between short clips of cities like Rio de Janiero. Nothing is particularly cohesive but service is very friendly and they show up where it counts, the food. Food: I'm an American born Chinese kid from California and the food here could go head to head with anything in San Diego or LA. The broth is clean and simple Chinese style soup, not too salty and perfectly reduced. They load the bowls with tons of protein and are very flexible with whatever combination of proteins you want. The cha sui is perfect with just the right amount of sweet glaze and a touch of char to keep it interesting. The roast pork has one of the crispiest skins I've had which you can just let soak in the broth to your desired consistency. The duck is moist, tender, and relatively meaty (sometimes restaurants source scrawny ducks which are mostly bone). The weakest part of dish is the which have that store-bought taste and could be fresher and slightly more al dente. Overall this some of the best Chinese BBQ I've had, as good as any major city I've been. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area! read more

Tho Tuong BBQ - Combo meat noodle - Barbeque Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Tho Thuong BBQ is SO good!! I genuinely love everything they have. It's a small, cozy spot and it definitely gets busy, but honestly it's 100% worth the wait. The food comes out flavorful, fresh, and just hits every time. You can tell they put a lot of care into what they serve. The atmosphere feels lively because of how packed it gets, which kind of adds to the experience. Even when there's a wait, it moves pretty fast and once you're seated, it's all worth it. If you're thinking about going, just go and be prepared to wait a little, but trust me, you won't regret it. read more

Tho Tuong BBQ - Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Was able to get a variety of items to go! Good flavors of duck and pork! Really recommend getting the woven noodles as a side. With all the meat admins the sauce, chefs kiss! Wouldn't recommend getting the noodles to go. It wasn't as good as I would imagine eating there fresh! Servers and staff was quick and efficient. They are opening a SLU location in April 2026. Looking forward to the more convenient and larger location. read more

Amazing Asian bbq place ran by a family. My bf got two different plates to go and their portions are massive. Their pickled veggies cut through the meats well. Duck: 8/10 not too much meat on them. I'm not sure if it's a because it's viet bbq but I'm used to the duck being a dark amber color, theirs was more orange but nevertheless the flavor was still good Char siu bbq pork: 10/10 flavorful, can never go wrong with this one. If I were to order from this place I would go for this again and maybe try the roast pork read more

Tho Tuong BBQ - Left- duck plate Right- bbq pork plate - Barbeque Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Great Vietnamese bbq! Duck was flavorful, roast pork was crisp and juicy. They chop the meat right as you order and the food comes out hot. I've had both the combo rice plate and the combo soup. I also enjoy the pickled veggies to cut through the rich meat. The prices have gone up but what establishment hasn't? The interior was revamped in the last year or two which is refreshing. Not in the best location but worth the drive! read more

Tho Tuong BBQ - 3 meat soup combo- roast pork, bbq pork, duck. - Barbeque Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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This type of Vietnamese cuisine is my favoriteeee!! Their proteins are delicious and the portions are great. I love the combo rice box which is all of their meats: BBQ Pork, Crispy Pork Belly, and Duck. The broken rice is amazing & so is the sweet soy sauce that pairs with everything. Separate lines for dine in & take out which is nice too! Love this place!! read more

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This is one of my favorite roasted duck spots, and every time I'm in WA, I try to make the trek to Tacoma for their duck noodle soup. They make phenomenal BBQ pork as well, and the roast pork is equally popular -- but I come for the duck. We stopped in for a quick breakfast and ordered our usual: duck noodle soup and the two-item combo with BBQ pork and roast pork over rice. That first sip of broth was exactly as I remembered - clean, deeply savory, and comforting. It didn't need a single condiment. We did notice the portions of the BBQ pork and roast pork have decreased slightly since our last visit. However, the flavor remains outstanding - tender, well-roasted, and incredibly satisfying. We were greeted and seated quickly. Food arrived moments after ordering. The restaurant filled up by the time we finished our meals. Before leaving, we picked up two pounds of BBQ pork to share with family and friends. It's just that good. This remains a must-stop whenever I'm in Washington. read more

Tho Tuong BBQ - Bbq pork takeout. Packed very well. - Barbeque Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Street parking, always great service and delicious food. Can't get enough of the roasted pork and duck. Broth is flavorful. Good portions. We frequent at least once a week. Rice plates are good if you don't feel like broth and noodles. read more

Tho Tuong BBQ - Duck egg noodle soup - Barbeque Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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This place is always packed. So prepare to wait and have back up order options in case they sell out. The food is very fresh and tasty! The workers are always hustling and doing their best to take care of everyone. read more

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Walking into this place gave me immediate vibes of authenticity. From the hanging toast duck in the window to the cozy interior. This is definitely a hidden gem. Service was very quick. I got the 3 meat lunch plate. The bbq pork was memorably SCRUMPTIOUS!!! I arrived at a busy time so we decided to get take out but there are seats at the counter and tables for 1-4 people to sit fairly comfortably. read more

The combination was beyond delicious. Nothing special about the facility small hole in the wall, but totally worth it a hidden gym for sure I cannot wait to go back. read more

The best place for bbq in Tacoma!! I have been wanting to come here for a very long time and this place did not disappoint at all. Might be because I'm Vietnamese but I felt so welcomed there. I didn't even tell them but they knew haha. All the staff were super friendly in the Vietnamese hospitality kind of way. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the meats here. The plates are also a good price considering the amount of food you get. The plate comes with a soup that is light yet flavorful - reminds me of the soup that my mom made growing up. It also comes with pickled veggies, cucumber, rice, and the dipping sauce. The picked mustard greens were my favorite! I could eat so much of that. The meat was definitely the star of the show. All of the meat was meaty and kind of fatty at the same time, not dry at all. Full of flavor. The pork belly and duck sin was crispy. Everything I could ever want from Vietnamese bbq meat. The sauce that came with the meal elevated the meat. Closes at 3pm every day, and sometimes they do sell out of meat earlier than that, so make sure to come early and try! Worth it for me. I definitely will buy some meat and bring it home. read more

Tho Tuong BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Love the food from here! My friend told me to try it and it's been on my mind since the day I did. The bbq pork and roast pork is a must coming here. There's always so many people lined up as well but the food comes out quick. The che is a must try!! It was soo good I want to go back daily just for that itself read more

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Our pedicure lady recommended this place, and I am so glad she did. You can get a whole duck for 35 and we also got BBQ pork and sides of rice and drinks and it was all only 60 dollars. read more

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Tho Tuong BBQ doesn't disappoint! Food and service is alway amazing here. There's plenty of street parking here. It's a casual, clean and cozy place. They could use a little more seating since it's gotten so popular now. The food comes out fast so you can expect tables to open up periodically. Food is on point. Fresh and crispy pork skin, juicy duck with a lot of meat. It's such a generous portion. You also get soup broth and mustard greens/jalapeños with the rice plate. I only finished half. The side of greens and jalapeños are a perfect side. The noodle soup is delicious as well. I also had Vietnamese iced coffee, just ask for light ice! This place has actually been around for a while. Glad it's getting the recognition it deserves with more posts and reviews. read more

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Came here to try some noods. I had the duck noodle soup that was dry and soup on the side. The flavor of the duck was so good and a lot of different flavors. The noodles were cooked perfectly. I couldnt stop eating the onion and sour mustard greens and wish they had more, but thats just being greedy lol The service was great and attentive. I will definitely be back to try more! read more

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The best. Service is efficient and friendly. The food is unbelievably delicious. I've never had a bad time or a bad meal here. Worth the trip from Seattle. read more

Came here on a saturday around noon as we were in town. Saw some good reviews and had been craving for some good bbq do why not! IT WAS SOOOO GOOD! We got the combo meat for noodle and rice and boy oh boy, was it worth it. The soup was flavorful, pork belly was crispy, duck leg was big and juicy, bbq pork was sweet savory and slightly charred. The portion was pretty big too! We also got viet coffee. As you know it, it's like sweet and strong usually. But their viet coffee is just sweet enough and has the great coffee taste and nutty bitter aftertaste that leaves you wanting more! The cream/milk that mix it with makes it extra creamy as well! Yes, there's literally no mention of price anywhere even on their menu, but our bill came out to about $50ish. The place is pretty small ish but they have about 8 bar seats, and some 20ish table seats. But many people line up for to-gos. Definitely a hole in the wall kind of place for viet/cantonese bbq! read more

Tho Tuong BBQ - Combo meat soup noodle + viet coffee - Barbeque Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Came over for lunch. A small spot to catch lunch. Most people were ordering roast pork and BBQ pork to go. We ordered two Noodle Combo with meat. Which included BBQ pork, roasted duck and roasted pork with egg noodles. We ask if the roasted pork could be on the side and was told No. The noodle combo came out quickly. The meat trio were delicious and crispy. Since the meat is made in house. The soup base was very flavorful and delicious. We saw a big pot of broth on the stove. The noodles are cooked as soon as you ordered it. Limited parking on the side street. They sell more various lunch dishes and cold Vietnamese drinks. Great noodle combo and definitely great bbq place for pickup and take out for roasted pork and whole duck and BBQ pork. read more

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I have been wanting to go to Tho Tuong BBQ for a very long time. I made my first attempt there several years ago and at the time they only took cash(which I carry very little of) and I decided to reschedule a visit whenever I did have some. Well, that was a long long time later when I finally did make it back to discover they accepted debit and credit cards now. I am glad I did make a return visit even though it was years before I did. I got the BBQ Pork Noodle Soup and Steve got a very fine rice dish to take home and eat. I loved my soup and it totally and completely hit the spot for the cold, wet day we were encountering. The BBQ Pork, noodles and the broth itself were wonderful. The pork was very flavorful as well as the broth and the noodles were just the right tenderness. It was a very enjoyable meal! So since the restaurant takes "plastic money" or debit/credit cards a return visit will not be nearly as long as the previous one. Tho Tuong BBQ is an extremely popular place and has been since I have lived in the nearby area. Every time I drive by it is quite busy! read more

Tho Tuong BBQ - From the outside window you can always see BBQ chicken! - Barbeque Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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This dish was one of the best things I've put in my mouth. The service was quick and friendly, and the restaurant clean and quaint. I just wish I discovered this place a long time ago. Now go get you some! read more

Tho Tuong BBQ - Roasted duck and bbq pork noodle - Barbeque Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Busy but 200% worth the wait. Has been on my list forever but since they only open til 4, it took me a while to make it in. We sat at the counter and got to watch them in action. They whip plates up super fast. The staff were incredibly kind despite the crowd. I had the duck noodle soup and I have been craving this kind of noodle soup for literally years. Move over pho and ramen, give me this one any day. My husband devoured his roasted duck lunch plate with rice. One of the chefs saw I had saved the duck for last and whipped up a dipping sauce for me that was amazing. We don't get to come to this area of Tacoma often, but now that this is on our radar, we will be back- the tray of just the meat looked like an incredible value for the price. The Vietnamese iced coffee is also on my list after watching them make order after order while waiting for my piping hot soup to cool down. 10/10, one of the best new to me places we have tried this year. It immediately went on my Tacoma faves list. read more

Tho Tuong BBQ - Duck noodle soup - Barbeque Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Quality and taste are amazing!! Been here several times, and it's been great each time. I was a little disappointed with the viet coffee ratio the 3rd time around tho. The cream has already all melted since they get them ready in stack. Service is fast. Small place and can get packed. read more

Tho Tuong BBQ - Char sui pork - Barbeque Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Guys, just look at the photos. It tastes even better than it looks, I promise. You can't go wrong with any of the food on the menu here. I haven't tried the drinks, so I can't vouch for those, but the bbq pork is so crispy, the duck is perfectly tender, and the roast pork is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I'd highly recommend dining in. There's usually a line for takeout, but you can place your order right away if you eat in. This is also an advantage because they will often sell out of a particular meat while people are waiting in line, so come early and dine in. If you're deciding whether to try the noodles or the rice, I'd recommend trying the rice when you come here for the first time because some of the soup comes with the meal if you eat in. Not everyone enjoys the soup, so this is an easy way to try it out. Come and enjoy, but don't tell your friends about it because then the line will be longer (shh) read more

Tho Tuong BBQ - Meat Combo over rice - Barbeque Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

For sure this is the best bbq restaurant in WA. Their crispy pork is amazing and i loved their bbq pork as well. I even ordered it to go to eat it next day. The store is very busy. Loved durian che that I got for the dessert too. Only considerable side is parking. read more

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In my opinion I would say the flavor balance of Tho Tuong BBQ is flavorful complementing the tenderness, juicy, and crunch. I compared my palette to Richmond, BC popular HK BBQ and unequivocally prefer this Tacoma, Wa gem. I ordered the roasted pork, duck, and bbq pork. I drove down from north of Seattle. There is a small dining area and a to-go-prefer line on the left. It is your usual wait time that appears inefficient but works. I jokingly refer to it as "Lao Time." The service is friendly and as you can tell superior. read more

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What a find! A Laotian/Thai friend recommended this spot when we were talking about good roast duck, and I'm so glad we listened. We first tried to stop by after grocery shopping at the Asian market nearby -- big mistake! The line was out the door and down the sidewalk, and there was absolutely no seating left. All of those were takeout orders. We decided to come back on a weekday instead. They're only open for limited breakfast and lunch hours, but it is absolutely worth planning around. The flavors are legit Southeast Asian -- I believe the owners are Vietnamese -- and the place has that true hole-in-the-wall charm. Honestly, most people would probably walk right past it if they didn't know what they were looking for. I ordered the duck noodle soup, and my friend got the pork belly noodle wrap. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. I even bought a half roast duck to take home. Don't be fooled if you don't see ducks hanging in the window -- they're constantly roasting new batches. At most places that means "sold out," but here a fresh duck came out in about 15 minutes. We arrived right at 11:00 with only two people ahead of us, and within 15 minutes the entire restaurant was packed. Pro tip: If you're dining in, don't wait in the takeout line -- just grab an empty table. The line is only for to-go orders. Once all the seats are taken, the system gets a little confusing, but the food is worth it. Overall, I'm so happy I found this place. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

We were recommended this place from colleagues and there's no regrets. Such a small cute restaurant with limited seating, and hard parking (lol)-- the service was great though. We got the combo rice plates. I decided on the roasted pork & Bbq pork while my bf got the Roast pork & Roast duck. All pretty good, but the winner was roast pork hands down. The roast duck was still sooo good too. The prices were reasonable and it came with a free soup starter that was really homey. I want to come back to try the egg noodles! read more

Tho Tuong BBQ - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Located in Tacoma with a decent amount of street parking is this small little BBQ spot with a few tables as well as bar seating. Be warned that if you're not there right at opening on the weekends, expect to wait as this place gets popular for both dine in and take out. Friendly staff comes with the bustling restaurant as you're seated and they can accommodate larger parties if tables are available. This spot is a nice for a weekend lunch with friends and picking individual dishes or sharing it, family style. This time around, I got the Rice Plate with Roasted Pork and goodness; the pork skin is so crunchy yet comes with an after bite of juicy pork. Accompanied by it is some pickled veggies, rice, and a dipping sauce. This spot is also a great place to order to go or catering and actually had this at my wedding as well. Guaranteed to easily still be crunchy even when warming it up! read more

Tho Tuong BBQ - Roasted Pork - Barbeque Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Always a good experience. I opt for the combination rice plate or the combination Noodles. It's a hard choice, so I usually order both sharing with another person. The service is quick and polite. Fresh ingredients put together perfectly. read more

Tho Tuong BBQ - Meat Combination with noodles. - Barbeque Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

The best bbq pork and roasted pork in the south end of Washington. Very small restaurant but the workers are very welcoming and nice. Gone here several times and every time is amazing. Meat is always flavorful and juicy, the mustard greens are a must and absolutely delicious. read more

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The line is long for a reason as there are lots of to go orders. I chose to dine in and once I got seated everything came out quick. I wanted to eat the pickled stuff and it looked like the soup noodle combos didn't come with it so I got a rice plate. I got the bbq pork and roast pork and they were both really good. They forgot my mustard greens and I wasn't sure if it came with them but it does. I got extra pickled jalapeños so it worked out in the end. The pork dishes were both super juicy and I liked the chili oil on the side too always have to add it. I would definitely come here again and make sure they include everything on my plate! read more

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An absolute gem of a restaurant. The food is consistently fresh and reliable. Communication can be a little tricky at times due to a slight language barrier, but with patience, kindness, and clarity everything works out smoothly. A cozy, comforting hole-in-the-wall spot. read more

Tho Tuong BBQ - Roasted pork lunch plate - Barbeque Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Came here on a saturday around 1pm and it was packed but was able to get a table right away. Went with the duck and roasted pork duck noodle soup as well as the char siu and roasted pork rice dish. The meats were so good and lived up to hype!! From the two dishes we enjoyed the rice dish more as you can get a better taste of the bbq'd meats and the pickled veggies go great with it. The soup in the noodle soup was light and aromatic. Our favorite cuts of meat ranked were 1) char siu 2) roasted pork 3) the roasted duck. Ultimately the char siu had such rich flavor and a good balance of fatty and meaty. The roast pork had a great five spice flavor with a crackling skin. Duck was good but nothing out of this world. we really liked that the meal started with a free soup as well. We will definitely be back for more!! read more

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This place has the best food. The pork is so delicious. The food is fresh and well seasoned. Be prepared to wait in line. It's popular. I wish it stayed open longer. read more

Tho Tuong BBQ - Combo bbq pork and duck lunch. - Barbeque Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

My new go to restaurant in Tacoma! Located in the little Saigon (Lincoln international district) area of Tacoma, this place is very much a hole in the wall joint but definitely up my alley. Small menu but everything they do is tasty! Went with the roast pork, bbq pork and roast duck and a mix of broken rice, noodles and in soup. You really can't go wrong with any of them as they were all pretty amazing. The bbq pork char siu is just like pork candy! I love how pickled veg accompanies all the meat orders and is a nice contrast to all the savory goodness. Prices are very reasonable and the food comes out quick! Check them out! read more

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What a great hole in the wall! We came on a Sunday for lunch around 12:30pm and although there was a line for to go orders, there was no line for dine in. As a party of two, we got seated right away though it was pretty full (only two other empty sides after we were seated). We got a combination egg noodle soup and a combination rice plate - each came with a combo of 3 meats: roast pork, bbq pork, and duck. My favorite was the duck and my husband's favorite was the bbq pork, but all 3 were pretty good. The dishes were a little rich and could've used more green / vegetable, but otherwise not bad! read more

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Wow the food here is memorable! I definitely will be back. The only downfall is the language barrier and line. it would much faster if they had a better system. I got there and had to wait awhile to order to go, separate own mine, but once I got there had to have the person who could speak English and translate. This is what took long. The workers didn't seem to know what to do unless told directly. If they just that numbers on their menu then patrons could just say menu #1 and don't event have to say anything but that. Since the food and price is sooooooooo good, will be back nonetheless!!! read more

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This was a fantastic experience! I am tickled to be taking home some an extra order of their very delicious meat. The neighborhood isn't fancy, but one that door and the tables are full and the food is fresh, the service is good, and the food is delicious! read more

Tho Tuong BBQ - Mix meat combo rice plate- solid yes. Good flavor. Good food. - Barbeque Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Make sure you go when they first open! Line builds up quickly. And order everything cos nothing disappoints. 5 stars all day everyday!