Came back! This time had the banh canh cua, which was a good consistency. I liked the meatballs and short thick noodles too. And nothing was dirty/sticky this time! Will definitely keep coming back. There just aren't a lot of viet places that have this kind of variety. And although they did increase their prices a little (understandable), the price to portion ratio still goes crazy. And prices are still super reasonable. Service was good as well. It was just one older man for awhile but he was super nice. read more

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Amazing Vietnamese food!! Service was very quick. Just a casual hole in the wall Vietnamese restaurant with amazing noodle and rice dishes. Their shrimp with sugarcane is so good too. A must try that you won't regret. read more

Huong Binh - Banh Hoi Thap Cam - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great, authentic Vietnamese food. I got the Banh Hoi Thap Cam (special with pork meatball, grilled pork, shrimp on a sugarcane, and grilled shrimp). Everything was grilled to perfect. The grilled pork was packed with umami, tender, and caramelized perfection. The shrimp on sugarcane had a beautiful nuanced flavor from the sugarcane it wrapped around, almost like sweet corn. There were rectangles of vermicelli noodles, with a light seasoning (maybe some seafood and other umami) for eating with the meats. And a generous, giant bag of herbs (cilantro, thai basil) and lettuce. Everything was really fresh. The people who worked there were super friendly! The parking is 15 min free, I did takeout and they wrapped everything nicely. It's $1 for 1 hr of parking on the street level parking lot in front of it. read more

What We Ordered - Bun Bo Hue - Bun Mang Vit It was a very quiet Friday evening so we were worried we made a wrong choice for dinner. I was extremely surprised at how delicious the Bun Bo Hue was. Normally, places make it quite bland or it has the wrong flavor profile. I devoured my bowl. My mom is very picky and she also enjoyed her Bun Mang Vit. The duck was very tender. Service was great! Will definitely be back when I'm visiting Seattle! read more

Huong Binh - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Hidden gem. The combo lettuce wraps with sugarcane shrimp, grilled pork, and meatballs is so satisfying and fun to eat. All the veggies are clean and fresh and the rest of the accompaniments are delicious. Lots of locals here. They validate parking or you can find free street parking around the corner easily. read more

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Great and authentic Vietnamese food if you're looking for one! I had their Com Tam with their house special shredded pork and I loved it! The fish sauce was made well, shrimp cake was juicy and tasty, and their pork chop was prepared nicely and full of flavor! The veggies were also freshly served. The service was good! The server was friendly, nice, and funny. The food didn't take long at all to make. The pricing of the food was fair as well and there are a lot of options to choose from! The ambiance of the restaurant is good. Felt authentic and there's plenty of seating. The restaurant isn't located in the best area and the parking can be difficult, however, the restaurant itself is great! Can't wait to come back! read more

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I checked out Huong Binh based on other Yelpers's positive reviews and they were not wrong! The food was delish! I ordered the Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio (grilled pork with egg rolls on vermicelli) for $14.50 and my hubs got the Bun Ga Xao (lemongrass chicken and veg on vermicelli) for $14.50. We got them to go. Service was fast and friendly and our meals were packed with care. The fresh veg was in a separate chilled bag from the hot food. We were impressed. When we got home, we sat down with our meals and watched Top Chef. The food was delicious and very flavorful. It made our night a great one. Only small complaint was the lemongrass chicken was too spicy for us--we didn't know it was going to be stir fried with jalapeño slices. Next time we will ask to skip those. Overall, a great meal from Huong Binh. We will be back. If you're craving some authentic Vietnamese food, go check them out. We need to support the small businesses in Little Saigon and the I.D. What's happening on the streets is tragic and sad. If we want restaurants like this to stick around, we have to vote with our dollars! read more

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This is not a Pho shop. There is so much more to vietnamese cuisine than that. By far this place served up the crispiest Banh Xeo we ever ate. We have tried a number of dishes that have not disappointed us. It's a staple in our seattle rotation that we can never pass up. read more

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After coming back from my trip to Vietnam, I was craving some northern Vietnamese food which is rare back in NY. This spot is it! A very homey local eatery and serving up some delicious and authentic viet food. Our group was shocked by the massive size of the dishes. The portions were huge and reasonably priced. Almost everyone had leftovers after their meal. Their pork skewers are sweet and savory, with the perfect glaze. The char was perfect and the meat was juicy and tender. I really enjoyed my bun cha as the fish sauce that accompanied it was flavorful and well balanced. So glad I made the trip here! read more

Huong Binh - Hoi Thit - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This small homestyle family restaurant is really one of the gems in an area of the International District that has had its challenges over the years. Ding How/How How Plaza used to be bustling with many small Asian restaurants and businesses. Validated 1 hour parking now required. Even before entering, you see the pictures outside enticing and beckoning you to enter the door. Inside you'll be greeted with a warm welcome and smile. The menu may be overwhelming, but you can always look up to the large monitor on the main wall that continuously run pictures of some signature dishes. They all look delicious and the prices are affordable. Servers are also very helpful and kind. This restaurant has proven its resilience and regulars like us have been loyal because of the consistent classic and traditional Vietnamese flavors that outshine others. Our favorite dishes are the bun cha Hanoi and banh hoi tap cam which are set dishes with lots of fresh herbs and lettuce- fantastic during summer days. Other favorites include ban beo ( steamed rice cakes), bun rieu (shrimp paste noodle soup), and com thap cam (pork chop and rice). The portions are generous and flavors are balanced, with sauces that enhance rather than cover flavors of some dishes. There are fancier places, but we always return because the cooks here do what they do well. read more

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I came in for the pho, and next time, I'll go elsewhere for it. The soup was too oily and the flavor lacking. I didn't finish my bowl, which is a rare occurence. The Banh Beo was good though. read more

Food is outstanding. Fresh, tasty, and plentiful. Surrounding area is sketchy - but it is well worth the visit fur the food! We've been here many times and it does not disappoint. read more

Nothing fancy, just good Vietnamese food. Sadly, this entire area is pretty much a disaster. The owner here is very nice and very accommodating. I eat a lot of Vietnamese food, and the food here is better than average. Every business around here is just trying to get along until some of the riffraff eventually drift away. If that's ever possible. read more

Before going back to San Diego, I wanted to find a restaurant that had banh beo to eat with my boyfriend. And we found a place in Little Saigon! It's located next to Ebisu Bento and Pho So 1 in the Ding How Center on S Jackson St in Little Saigon. There is a small parking lot with narrow stalls. Very narrow stalls. Be careful when parking and exiting/entering your cars! My boyfriend and I ordered quite a bit of food. Besides Banh Beo Chen, I also noticed they had Banh Bot Loc! SO EXCITED. So of course, we order those two as appetizers. The banh bot loc had a nice mochi bounciness but without much protein. I felt like there wasn't much shrimp and pork in it. There was more "skin" than anything. The fish sauce made it delicious tho! The banh beo chen was really good! So much flavor in this dish with a lot of proteins and the fish sauce amplified the flavor. Sooooo good. It wasn't in a sauce dish like the traditional way but portion-wise, there was a lot more in one dish/saucer compared to other restaurants. I got their Bun Bo Hue. It was not a favorite of mine. There wasn't much flavor in the dish. It didn't have much of the "hearty" flavor that I'm used to. However, there was lots of protein. A lot more than I expected which made it a little better. My boyfriend got their Mi Quang soup noodle dish. It was both our first time trying it soup noodle dish. It had a sweetish flavor with wide egg noodles. It was quite good; maybe a bit sweeter than I liked (not a bad thing). Quite impressed by the flavor balance in this dish. The shrimp and pork gave the soup a really nice umami, salty flavor balancing the sweetness of the broth. Overall, small hole-in-the-wall restaurant that definitely deserves a little more praise! They serve different soup noodle dishes outside of pho and also rice dishes. read more

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The food here is absolute GASSS I've been looking for good non-pho Viet food and this absolutely hit the spot. Portions are decent, price is right, service is quick. Definitely sticky seat hole in the wall type experience, but that's exactly how I like my Viet food establishments. I need to try their whole menu! read more

Huong Binh - Banh Hoi Thit Nuong - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Family owned restaurant with casual ambiance seating. Food is great quality all around. Sugarcane juice is freshly pressed and the thit nuong (grilled meat/pork) is especially good. Highly recommend this gem to anyone in the area. read more

Huong Binh - Bun (Rice vermicelli) with nem (cured pork) and egg rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food and value here outweigh what's going on out side by a mile. I got the bun thit nuong and it was delicious! I really can't overstate this I think it is my favorite in the city right now. It's definitely a bit of a hole in the wall vibe, but it's everything you would want from that. Good food and low prices. Give this place a try. read more

Huong Binh - Bun Thit Nuong I already started mixing, it comes prettier. - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I almost don't want to review this place because I wanna gate-keep. The vermicelli noodle bowl with barbecued pork is excellent. It is a generous pile of meat on top of fresh noodles and veggies, lettuce, and herbs. You cannot find a more perfect summer day meal. read more

Huong Binh - Bbq pork vermicelli noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

An usually sunny, warm April day seemed like the perfect excuse to have an adventure in areas I don't typically frequent, and Huong Binh was the perfect place to end up! I love when I end up at restaurants where I've never heard of the dishes being offered. We had to take advantage of this and ordered the following: - Banh Beo Chen: This is described on the menu as "steamed rice pancakes", but I'd really say texturally it's more of a cross between a rice cake and a jelly. I love all things savory and this did the trick! The fish sauce that accompanied it was also delicious and delivered a kick I was not anticipating! - Banh Hoi Thap Cam: This was delicious! Both the pork meatball and grilled pork were absolutely exceptional truly stood out. I've honestly never met a ground shrimp on sugar cane I didn't love, and Huong Binh's was the same. My least favorite was the shrimp, but only if you pressed me to nitpick. Really, it's a slam dunk all around, the pork is just what really shines. I also loved that all of the accompanying veggies were very fresh. - Com Tam Bi Suon Cha Huong Binh: The pork chop was perfect, albeit a bit too high on the bone to meat ratio (but def no fault of the place, just the nature of the cut). The egg meatleaf was also super unique and yummy! Honestly everything we ate here was absolutely fantastic, and all three dishes were things we would love to re-order. read more

Huong Binh - Clockwise from Top: Com Tam Bi Suon Cha Huong Binh, Banh Beo Chen, Banh Hoi Thap Cam - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A wonderful family-owned restaurant with the nicest aunty and uncle running the place. Great service and our food comes out fast. It's a hole in the wall place but they keep it very clean. Their banh beo chen is my favorite, and the banh hoi combo is also excellent. Prices are fair, and the food is truly authentic Vietnamese. This area doesn't get enough support, and they're doing their best to keep going--I really want to see them thrive! read more

Huong Binh - Combo Banh Hoi Thap Cam and banh beo Chen - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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came for brunch on a saturday and was seated right away. utensils and lettuce were dirty. prices were below average Banh Hoi Chao Tom - can't mess up banh hoi! it taste the same everywhere. fried ground shrimp was presented differently than what i'm used to, but it was good. read more

Huong Binh - Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food here was so good at such a great price! I had the vermicelli with pork skewers and the meat was seasoned so well! The sauce that came with the noodles was so fresh tasting and it filled me up without making me feel heavy! I came here with a friend and the owner was very nice, even though there was a limited staff he still made sure we were taken care of! The interior is very nice looking and clean, and overall a great spot to hang out! I'll come here on my next visit to Little Saigon! read more

Huong Binh - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of the few Viet places in Seattle that has banh beo on their menus. The banh beo chens were in bowls rather than saucers which surprised me. They had a lot more meat than what I'm used to seeing in banh beo Chen. The banh bot loc was more similar to mochi. Service was aight; food was good. My friend and I just ordered appetizers and sat there to talk for hours. read more

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With the crime subsiding (or relocated) at the corner of 12th and Jackson, I chose to support Hương Bình, which is one of only maybe 3 restaurants that are still open in the entire Ding How Center. What a darn shame. Their menu offers a VAST variety not found in suburbia pho shops. I purposely chose unusual dishes that I can't find near home to take advantage of this opportunity. Their prices are quite low, and they seem to have made substitutions to compensate. If they stay open to feed the elderly Vietnamese in the area, by all means, substitute for lower cost ingredients. I'm all for it. The Food: Bánh Bèo Chén - 5 Stars I order Bánh Bèo, but the guy says they don't have it but have this with a "trust me" attitude. Ok, I'll bite. It's basically a variant of Bánh Bèo, but instead served in a small bowl (larger size) and with more toppings. Worth it! Bánh Uớt Tôm Cháy - 3.5 Stars The English translation says Vietnamese rice roll. It's the same base as the Chinese rice roll or cheung fun but served Vietnamese style. Even with the dipping sauce, it's a bit plain. Bún Bò Huế - 3.5 Stars It literally means Hue's beef noodle soup. (Hue is a region in Vietnam.) Their version had more pork than beef, which is odd. All the previous versions I had is beef-centric. The flavor is good though. Bún Riêu Cua - 3.5 Stars The cua means minced crab. The dish is pretty cheap, so I wasn't expecting much (or any) crab. Their "crab and egg paste" were more like ground-pork balls with maybe hints of crab. I personally prefer to pay a more for better ingredients. read more

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Gahhh I have been craving Vietnamese food for a whileeee and Seattle has great options. I'd say I've been chasing the dragon since I visited Houston.. as in.. I've been trying to find Vietnamese restaurants that are on the same level of deliciousness as Houston but honestly you just can't compare to H town lol Anyways, my friends recommended this place if I just want to curb my appetite but said it's not going to be anything phenomenal it's just to finally meet my cravings haha. They were right! I'd say the bun loc was really good though, if you're in a bind to find this difficult to make dumpling haha The other dumplings were really bigggg and flavorful and the other dish was easy to share and very fresh and filling! Overall I enjoyed eating here and I'll probably come back if I'm visiting seattle again to be honest haha read more

Huong Binh - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food was pretty decent and service was great! Staff were attentive and fast. The man who seated my friend and I took our order made sure we had all the condiments we'd need. He was friendly and made us feel very welcomed. We caught him during his early dinner and observed him stopping to serve customers multiple times including us. We had the Bun Bo Hue (BBH) and spring rolls. The portions were generous, they did not skimp out on the protein in the spring rolls. The BBH came out piping hot, however, my friend and I did agree the soup could've used a bit more flavor but we still enjoyed it! For two bowls of BBH and spring rolls we paid about $42 including tip, which we thought was more than fair! Definitely would visit again to try other dishes! read more

Huong Binh - Goi Cuon 2 Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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VERY SOLID VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT IN THE ID! Another gem in the Little Saigon neighborhood of the ID, Huong Binh has decent Bun Bo Hue. Is it the best BBH I've had? No, but it's solid. Good heat, all the ingredients that come with it (i.e. pork blood and hock) but missing something that I can't really put my finger on. But whatever, I'm a BBH snob. You also can't really complain about prices: with tax and tip, my total was $13.32. I've also had takeout Bun Mang Vit here during the early pandemic days - specifically, the duck noodle soup. Portion was decent, and ingredients were fresh. Overall, not mind-blowing Vietnamese food, but it's delish. Servers are also nice, though maybe a little too nice since last time they let a homeless person use the bathroom and that person never came out by the time I left...yikes! read more

Huong Binh - Takeout Bun Mang Vit - very decent portion! - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great food, but the parking garage is a scam. We and our friends at first used the QR code in the parking garage it seemed to go thru, but actually did not. We both came out to see 2 Diamond's $85 tickets on our windshields. I also used the Honk QR code in the restaurant and that did go thru for free 1 hour. Something is fishy with the Diamond parking garage. DO NOT, DO NOT USE the parking garage. read more

We visited Huong Binh this morning after over a decade of staying away, which was surprisingly uncommon since our family have been coming here since the 90's. Nonetheless, I'm glad we did because the food was as great as I remembered it from memory. This is a small hole in the wall place in the Ding How shopping center off of Jackson St and it's sad to see that this complex has not recovered from the pandemic. Part of me wanted to gate keep this place but I would love to see them get a bit more traffic. We ordered the duck congee, which came with a heart portion of meaty duck slices on a bed of pickled cabbage, carrot, onion and fresh basil leaves. The ginger fish sauce being poured over it was simply divine with visible bits of fresh chopped ginger. The large bowl of porridge came freckled with diced green onion, crunchy fried shallots and dimpled with finely julienne ginger strands. I devoured that baby in minutes and no, I did not finish the duck salad since it was more than enough for one person. My dining partner ordered the bun bo Hue and that bowl was high enough to bath a newborn in. It came piping hot with slippery perfect al dente rice noodles, an impressive round of pork leg, tender slices of perfectly cooked beef shank, a few cubes of pork blood floating on top did not hurt. The broth was light but its flavor defined of lemongrass, pineapple and the obligatory note of fermented shrimp sauce. All and all, a perfect bowl of soup the traditional way. The inside of the restaurant is older but in a homey kind of way. They have their weekly special posted on the wall and if you're a visual person, tons of images of their dishes to tempt you. Upon being seated, the sweet waitress told me to snap the QR code off the wall to register for an hour of free parking. What they're also known for in their grilled pork skewers, didn't get the chance to try that today but it gave me enough of a reason to make the trek here again next weekend. Go support a local mom and pop business, you'll be glad you did. read more

Very good grilled meat and noodle plate (Bánh Hỏi Thập Cẩm) with veggies to make your own lettuce wraps. I like to use a lot of lettuce and herbs so I ordered extra veggies for $2. The staff are really sweet. Hole in the wall vibe with matching neighborhood. The food and price put this place solidly above 4 stars. read more

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When I was talking to some Vietnamese friends who have lived in Seattle for a while, this was one of the places they recommended, for banh hoi. I went here to check that dish out and ordered the Banh Hoi Thap Cam. Banh hoi in general has thin noodles with ground shrimp and green onion, served with lettuce, basil, cilantro, etc and fish sauce. For this dish, it also came with pork meatball, grilled pork, grilled shrimp, and ground shrimp on sugarcane. Usually, a handful of Vietnamese restaurants cut corners and just don't care if the meat has way too much fat or terribly burnt. Here, everything including the grilled pork has the right amount of fat and grilled pretty well. Shrimp was very fresh and has a lot of seasoning and garlic. I also really loved the pork meatballs. Sugarcane in the shrimp is not super sweet, but it definitely gave me memories of the fried shrimp on sugarcane dish that I occasionally get for dim sum. The very slight nitpick is that the lettuce was not too fresh, but I was able to easily just get rid of those small unfresh sections. Noodles were cooked just right and easy to separate into sizable sections to wrap it with the lettuce and add basil, fish sauce, etc to complete it. The overall dish is very delicious. I think it is my first time trying banh hoi so it was an experience - it does take quite a while as, if you want to eat it the right way, it will take time to tear apart the lettuce and assemble the ingredients. Service as expected of such restaurants is lacking, but primary emphasis is the food. The price, even with the rapid increase compared to a year ago, is still well under the cost of a typical modest meal in Seattle these days. I left stuffed and satisfied. read more

Huong Binh - Banh hoi thap cam - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ahh Huong Binh.. what more can I say, I just adore this place. This small mom and pop restaurant has been open for decades and for good reason.. they make incredible Vietnamese food. To be more specific, banh hoi. If you are unfamiliar with what banh hoi is, they are like little vermicelli cakes of happiness with the all the Vietnamese flavors you are familiar with.. the spicy.. the sweet.. the sour and the umami! They serve amazing Vietnamese dishes here but I always go back to the banh hoi thit nuong (bbq pork skewers) or banh hoi tap cam (special with pork skewer, shrimp, meatballs and sugar cane shrimp). The servers and owners are sweet and friendly as well. Little known secrets: if you dont want to roll the noodles with the veggies and just want to chow down, you can get it in a bowl with everything ready to eat, just ask for the dish in a bowl (if u get it this way, they also add cucumbers). Also, that freshly grilled pork skewer they served with the banh hoi is also served in the bánh mì sandwiches. It's not like a Vietnamese deli, where the "grilled" pork has been sitting in a vat all day dried out, no. This is freshly grilled pork skewers all wrapped up in a banh mi sandwich and it is a must try for 5$! Especially when compared to those overpriced deli sandwiches everyone charges now. read more

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great experience and food! felt very homey and warm in there. service was great as well, very attentive. definitely recommend if your looking for great food! read more

I haven't had bánh hỏi since high school at a friend's house, and rediscovering it in Seattle through another Yelper's review was a perfect highlight of my trip. If you haven't had it before, it's a dish of fresh vermicelli noodles flavored with scallion oil and served in meshed bunches, along with an herb mountain and lettuce, and then an excellent selection of grilled meats (this was specifically Bánh Hỏi Thập Cẩm). Certainly a messy meal when I have it since you're trying to take a noodle bundle, wrap it in a shred of lettuce, garnish with herbs, and then fit in a meat nublet before dunking it in nước mắm sauce. Have an iced coffee to wash it all down! Service is speedy and most folks are ordering in Vietnamese. Lots of orders for their soup noodles too, so next trip! read more

omg best grilled pork vermicelli bowl, their menu says "famous grilled pork" and it should be. amazing price too, $13 for three large skewers, vermicelli, and a bunch of fresh veggies if you want to make lettuce wraps!! read more

I ordered banh xeo seafood mung bean crepes, banh beo, bo luc lac shaking beef, and bun cha hanoi and it was all very fresh and tasty. This place offers Viet comfort food at Seattle pre- gentrification prices and very speedy service. If you are wondering about the gritty neighborhood shenanigans that gave arisen during the pandemic i walked there in broad daylight and didn't get harassed. Tough it up for culinary comfort. read more

Huong Binh - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Really good bun bo hue! I was super in the mood for BBH and tried to find somewhere open (it was already 7:30). Stumbled upon Huong Binh and it was delicious. We were the last people in the place, but they were still so kind. It was perfectly spicy and the trotter was delicious. read more

Huong Binh - bun Bo hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Huong Binh was introduced to me by a coworker during one of many lunch outings in Seattle. I have tried a few menu items but I always come back to #8 Bánh Hòi Nem Núông. #8 is thin noodles served with pork meatballs, lettuce, herbs and dipping sauce. I crave this dish and have only found it at Huong Binh sadly. Worth the drive to Seattle and worth the crazy parking. read more

Huong Binh - Menu wall - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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LOVE THE BANH UOC. Not many restaurants back at home (Portland, OR) has this as a dish. I had the special which included the sugar cane shrimp, shrimp skewer, grilled pork, and pork meatball. Next time, I would probably ask for more grilled pork in replace of shrimp skewer because the grilled pork was so good! They give lots of veggies, banh uoc, and fish sauce. The parking in the plaza is very limited, but worth the wait or the walk. This place was so good! My family ordered variations of this "special" with the vermicelli which was also a great option. We didn't try any of the broths but the grilled meats were so good, it would be hard to step away to try something else! read more

Huong Binh - Banh uoc special - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I always get homesick for Vietnamese food when away from home on a trip. Being from Houston, I am spoiled by the vastness of our Chinatown/International District in Bellaire. This time, being with my parents, it was extra important to find an authentic Vietnamese restaurant to help curb their desire for food they'd normally have daily at home or in Houston. Sure, all the fish and chips and clam chowder was great but gosh, it was nice to have something my mom would cook at home. This restaurant is a gem. Authentic, delicious Vietnamese food! The variety was great! I had the mi thap cam, my dad had the com bi thap cam, and my mom had the bun mang viet. It's hard to please my mom's cravings as she's quite the cook herself but the food was superb! read more