Excellent food…read more Especiallly liked the Bún bò Huế... The panang curry is also excellent. I'll be coming here regularly now.

Always a win here. I love the layout, it feels fancy but still relaxed enough for a casual dinner…read more The staff is great and never makes you feel rushed. Food-wise, the Shaken Beef Garlic Noodles (I don't have a picture because every time I get it, I devour it immediately!) are the BEST, but the Pork Skewer Vermicelli Salad was a pleasant, super-fresh surprise. Everything from the portions to the cleanliness of the place (bathrooms included!) is spot-on. Can't wait to come back! Side note: I brought my mom here on mother's day and they offered a free flower and dessert to the moms. I thought that was very special and sweet!

One of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants. Plenty of options on the menu with delicious entrees…read more The service is quick, high-spirited, and generous. Overall a fantastic ambiance and a must-visit whenever im in the area

Small pho for 11.50 Medium for 12.50…read moreLarge for 13.50 Prices alone is an incentive for you to come try. Great prices, for very flavorful and aromatic pho! A little bit light on the meats, but just add more meat. Very hole in the wall vibes. Gives you that authentic Vietnamese feel. I would come back to eat pho! Soup was delicious! Now I would be interested to know if the other dishes are just as good.

When it comes to Vietnamese food, Im generally not super well versed on whats on offer aside from…read morethe well known staples like Bánh Mìs, Pho, etc. This restaurant not only introduced me to more options that I wasn't aware of, but it was by far the BEST Vietnamese food I've ever had. The restaurant itself is a repurposed house, which already gives it a really intimate and cozy feel. Nothing particularly crazy about the decorations, but the space itself was simple and clean. The people who tended to us were super kind. Got to watch them make the food right in-front of us while we chatted (we sat at the bar), and their more laid back attitude really complimented the vibe of the restaurant.

Popped in for dinner on a Saturday night. Very surprised to find this was a main restaurant…read moredownstairs and bar/sit-down area upstairs. The Good: -Vegan and non-Vegan options -Beef pho (non-Vegan) had really great flavor -Banh xeo chay (Vegan) was really tasty -Plenty of seating both upstairs and downstairs The Not So Good: -Portion size is definitely on the small size, especially considering price. Would definitely recommend!

The front of this restaurant is non assuming. But the food is very good and comforting…read more We had the roasted duck noodle soup. Everything about it was so good - the broth, the duck and noodles. Service was very fast. Not too long after ordering we received our food. We definitely will be back to try their roasted pork.

so yummyyy!! the roasted pork was crispy and the duck was so juicy and tender. the sauce for the…read morenoodles was flavorful and the duck really enhanced that. i think my favorite park of the dish were all the greens!! i loved the dua chua and the pickled jalapeños, it really added onto the flavors. got the durian che as well, which was so refreshing! yummy rating: 10/10

Cafe La Vie has easily become my go to spot. Ever since my wife put me on, it's basically turned…read moreinto a weekly ritual. They never miss every visit is consistent, fresh, and hits every time. Opening at 6am makes it clutch for early mornings too. Pork and shrimp noodle soup is my go to here . Service is amazing, the owners are great, and the ambiance really feels like a true Vietnamese café hangout spot. It's the kind of place you can just sit, eat, and vibe.

This place has been a Vietnamese staple in Tacoma for years. You'll often see a bunch of men…read moregathering here having coffee with their friends before they go about their business everyday. This place is consistently busy. There's indoor and outdoor seating. The building is a small house and has enough space for about 20-30 people inside. Probably another 20-30 if outdoor seating is available. You seat yourself or order from the front if hou are ordering takeout. Tables get cleaned immediately as soon as people leave. Service is quick and the workers are friendly. Their bánh mì đặc biệt (deluxe sandwich) and the cà phê sửa đá (iced condensed milk coffee) are my typical go-tos. The sandwich has layers of meat and portioned appropriately. The pâté adds a rich umami flavor and the Vietnamese bơ (mayo) gives it a buttery flavor. The veggies are always healthy and seem fresh. Also their jalapeños actually have a kick unlike most places I've been to. I recommend this staple to anyone looking for a solid Vietnamese sandwich in Tacoma. Great place to chill and have coffee to start your day. They have other foods like noodle soups, stews, and a rice plate. I haven't tried any of them, but it might be something I might look into in the future

10/10 we ordered Oxtail and Steak Pho! Flavor was there it was really good! (Broth was different…read moreflavor than what I am used to) but I really enjoyed it! Service was great too server answered our questions. Restaurant spacing was nice . Parking wasn't too hard to find either Fish Sauce wings were great sweetness was there nothing too overpowering Crab Rangoon was good (I am not a crab Rangoon fan in general) but I ate like 1or2

I stopped into Lunar's Pho in Tacoma for an early lunch. There were only a couple of people inside…read moreahead of me, so it was nice and quiet when I sat down. I ordered the calamari from the specials menu and the ginger steak pho from the regular menu. The biggest downside for me was the temperature inside the restaurant. It was one of those really cold, pouring rain days we've been having lately, and the dining area felt pretty chilly. I'm not sure if the heat wasn't on or if the space just takes a while to warm up, but it definitely stood out and I dreaded anytime another person opened the front door to let a rush of cold air inside. The other thing was how long the food took to come out. I stopped in during my lunch break, and from the time I ordered it took about 25 minutes for the food to arrive. Most pho spots I've been to are usually closer to the 8-10 minute range, so that was a bit of a surprise. I also saw banana cake on their specials menu, which I really wanted to try, but I ended up skipping it because I was worried it might take another 20+ minutes and I needed to get back to work. That said, the food itself was great. The calamari was fantastic and honestly should probably be added to their regular menu. It had a great crispy coating, was served hot, and the seasoning was really good. The texture was perfect too -- none of that rubbery calamari you sometimes get. I finished the entire plate. The ginger steak pho was also excellent, especially on such a cold day. I had never tried ginger steak pho before, but I'm glad I did. The broth was really comforting and helped warm me up, the steak slices were tender, and they didn't hold back on the ginger. The dish came with ginger already in the soup, the meat was wrapped with ginger shoots, and they even provided extra ginger on the side, which I happily added. Parking might be something to keep in mind if you visit during a busier time. Because of the terrible weather when I went, I got lucky and found parking right out front, but I could see it getting tight on a normal day. Overall, I would definitely come back. The food was really good, just plan for a little extra time if you're stopping in during a busy period.

Been wanting to try this out for a while…read more After a long day of work, came here for some good eats. Everyone was so attentive and the food was BUSSIN. Super cute and aesthetic

If you're confused by this review - that's a little of what we felt when we walked into this…read moreplace...bizarre is the only word that comes to mind from our experience. 1st, we walked in (party of 5 adults and 4 kids) and were immediately recommended to go next door? We asked why, they said they had a few big parties already. We then ask, "is it the same menu?" Which was a no...ummm we didn't come for the place next door?? We then ask how long the wait is for INDO - (30 minutes) and we say we will wait...THEN we ask if we can just sit separately (you know maybe accommodate the larger party thing) and they say it's still 30 minutes...so it's not the big party thing? Idk weird... Then the hostess says, I have to sit you guys next door (it's the same owner) and they will accommodate us with the INDO menu. So we're at a different restaurant now with the same menu? Idk it didn't make sense lol And then they tax a 20% mandatory tip after all This weirdness. Food was good though!

Ya ya always good on a rainy day here in PNW!! Pho king special x2 please. So savory and…read morefulfilling. Always fast so if u order apps ... east fast! Haha. Came in 1:30 not busy at all. Only a few folks. Till next time

This place has a lot really strong reviews so I was kind of disappointed. The vegetarian pho was…read morepretty bland and didn't have any of the anise flavor you'd expect. The service was fast and the toppings were all fresh but overall just kind of meh.