I must say, this place is highly rated and it gave me hole in the wall vibes but all great. I'll start by saying the service was really nice and I enjoyed the Star. They're all a bit older so be patient when it's busy. I had seen their banh canh cua all over IG so I was curious since I wanted to see how it differs from the one I make at home. My friend and I came for lunch and the bowl was huge. I was hoping to get crab in the shell but didn't mind the de shelled meat instead. The broth is thick but light. I thought it was going to be sweet but was so pleasantly surprised it wasn't. Lots of yummy goodness. They make the noodles in house and I can tell because the cuts were uneven. Though it was on the softer side than what I normally liked, it was still a good bowl of noodle soup. I would have preferred the noodles to be a bit chewier but I also know how tedious it is to make fresh if they're doing all of that per bowl. There was "rieu" which is the crab mixture and I really like the flavor that has. It came with fried donuts to dipped and I loved that! We usually only eat the fried donut with chao so for me personally it was a nice treat. I left pretty full and happy. My friends sat there for an hour after eating just yapping away and I'm glad they didn't kick us out haha. They just cleaned around us and sat there enjoying their lunch. I will probably bring my mom and siblings here to try out other dishes! I will say, if you like things spicier I'd recommend bringing your own chili peppers haha. I drowned my bowl in their chili oil and sriracha and it wasn't spicy at all. read more

Pho 99 Authentic Vietnamese - 2 banh canh cua - Vietnamese Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

We tried this on a weeknight after working hard to find parking in this horrible location. The international grocery next door doesn't help with that having many people hanging out in their cars and milling about. Had to be creative and go back out to properly park after ordering. I hadn't eaten here In years and my wife never. They used to give a nice refreshing lychee water drink with a long dessert spoon for the fruit which I remember loving long ago. Many other tables had them but we were never offered it as service was brisk yet not very friendly. I ordered a Dac Biet pho (my regular choice) but they don't have tripe??? I usually pass on pho restaurants that don't serve tripe and tendon. I was at best average but honestly not near the best I've ever had in the US or Vietnam. At almost $20 for a bowl I wasn't impressed enough to say "let's go back". My wife ordered the pork vermicelli bowl (her usual). She liked it ok and I tried a bit. Again pretty tasty and in my opinion a better dish than their pho, but not worthy of returning over other choices. Overall if you are comfortable parking in a tight little parking lot to eat average food in a little old building it's not a bad choice. But I would not purposefully go back even though we shop often at Costco and Home Depot nearby. read more

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Food: the broth for the pho was really yummy and the duck noodle soup was very clear. I was surprised with the duck noodle soup because I thought it was just the big bowl of noodles, but then they brought out a large plate filled with duck meat and vegetables. I was very impressed with the portions and the meat was very tender and well broken down. The brisket in the fire was super tender and yummy and the portions were good as well. Parking: you can park in the tiny strip mall, but it will fill up and I'm not sure what to do when they run out of spots. Service: we had no issues with the service, but the table next to us seems to have gotten a lot of orders mixed up and wrong so make sure you repeat your order and clarify what you want. It's a small hole in the wall place. read more

Pho 99 Authentic Vietnamese - Duck noodle soup (new) - Vietnamese Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

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This is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the greater Seattle area. I've been going to this restaurant for 25 years. It tastes just as good and has the same wonderful quality I remember from growing up. I love their vermicelli bowls and their Vietnamese crepe the most. I also love their pho. Their broth is light and doesn't have the strong strong herbal flavor that some phos in Seattle have. Their pho is the most authentic pho I've had outside Vietnam. The owner is kind and always nice to us. I try to come here at least once a month with my mom! read more

Pho 99 Authentic Vietnamese - Vermicelli bowl with egg roll and charbroiled pork. Absolutely the best you can find in the Seattle area!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

Many locals say this is the best spot for pho in the greater Seattle area and they are not wrong! I tried the pho dac biet and the broth was some of the yummiest and cleanest I have tried and I agree that this is one of the best spots! Parking is a challenge but otherwise totally come here! read more

Pho 99 Authentic Vietnamese - Pho dac biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

I've been coming here for years and the food is always amazing. The employees are super sweet and always check in to make sure our needs are met! read more

I love this place. The seasonings are all very interesting. And the food is slow cooked with no short cuts. Pho this good is very difficult to find. It's so wonderful. I like the spicy ribs. read more

Wanted to try this restaurant for a while. Came here about 2:00 pm, as I read they are often busy. Located right off Aurora Ave, by Costco. Luckily , it was not busy; only two other customers. The ambiance was nice. Lots of decorative touches in the restaurant. I ordered the spring rolls, duck soup and Thai iced coffee. First, I received my spring rolls. This seemed to confuse the two staff here. The first man, to my original server, put down my spring rolls and the. tried to take them away. He seemed confused that I had not ordered them. His English was limited and I kept insisting I had ordered them. There were two small containers of peanut sauce. He grumbled and took one of peanut sauces back to the kitchen. My original server came to my table and again tried to take the spring rolls from me. After a tug of war, he left me with my spring rolls. Celebrating victory, I dug into the spoils of battle. The rolls had both ham and shrimp. The peanut sauce complements the rolls well. The Thai iced coffee was really good, a strong coffee drink without too much sugar. My duck soup arrived. Now possibly this is what caused the spring roll debacle. This was a huge bowl of soup. Plus it came with a large cabbage and vegetable salad. This all together was a great deal of food. Enough for two to share.The soup had a great depth of flavor. It had a variety of vegetables. The right balance of noodles to broth. The salad had duck pieces on top plus a garlic ginger sauce on the side. The duck meat had a nice taste to it. Too chewy and tough for me. I mixed a portion of duck and cabbage salad to the soup, which enhanced the soup. They do not itemize your bill, just wrote 39.00 on a piece of paper. For the quality of food and large portions, I would recommend this restaurant. Although , I will order just soup the next time. read more

With only 3 days in Seattle and limited stomach space, I dedicated two of my meals to Pho 99. Their broths were reminiscent of what I ate while in Vietnam. I highly recommend their bún riêu (crab and meatballs) and their pho! Their bún bò huế was also delicious with a good amount of meat. Everything here is packed with flavor and I'm convinced their soups heal your soul. Don't forget to order their spring rolls! It's very much a quick no frills dining experience. They take your order and your food is at your table in minutes! Bring cash when you go! Check out my foodsta @chiuventure for a closer look and more details of my dining experience here and around the world! read more

First time here with my picky 4 year old, n my childhood best friend for a lunch date and the food was amazing the restaurant was very clean n put together the staff was friendly. Sizes vs prices were respectable. Only thing I wish they would of checked in on us at least once after we started eating cause I needed a water refill. But we will be back. So good read more

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1st time in the restaurant and they were busy! We ordered to go, waited a bit but wasn't too long. Interior is inviting and can sit down to eat. Was a bit uncomfortable as the receipt was not transparent and not sure what taxes and surcharges were. Overall food was delicious and made it worthwhile. Definitely tasty to go again! read more

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It had been a few years but they are just as good as I remember! Especially their fruit drink with special fruit!!!!! So so so delicious!!

They do not serve authentic pho. Our broth was legitimately just beef broth not PHO BONE broth. There are no fats no flavor except beef. Do NOT RECOMMEND. It smells, looks and tastes like reduced salt boxed beef broth you can get from the grocery store. If I wanted that, I coulda just tossed noodles in the broth I bought for $0.69 from QFC. read more

I was looking for some authentic banh canh cua that tastes like it was made in Vietnam and Pho 99 did not disappoint. Banh canh cua translates to crab tapioca noodle soup or Vietnamese crab udon noodle soup. It is delicious and I was cravinggg it so bad. Pho 99 Authentic Vietnamese is located in Shoreline near Costco. It is definitely a hidden gem. They have a solid amount of tables for not a very big place. Their parking lot is small and filled a lot of the time so I just try to park close by and walk in. I got the Thai tea and the banh canh cua. The Thai tea was decent 8/10. The banh canh cua was a 8.5-9/10! Which is really good for Seattle! The reason why I give this place a 4/5 and not 5/5 is because their prices are not the same as on the menu and I wish that was made transparent. The menu said it is $23 for one bowl and 3.75 for a Thai tea but I believe after calculating and checking a few times, we were charged a couple dollars extra. Otherwise, it hit the spot. So just beware! I overall enjoyed my meal. It made me feel very nostalgic of the only time I visited Vietnam with my family. I hope to come here again in the future. read more

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Overall pretty good, the vermicelli was filling and fresh. Great service, pretty fast and efficient. Good place for a casual meal for some authentic Vietnamese food read more

Pho 99 Authentic Vietnamese - 41. Vermicelli with grilled pork, shrimp and egg roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

The food here was delicious! Not only that, but the amount they give you is generous and the price is great. I ate the beef short ribs and it was tasty, juicy, and savory. I couldn't believe how much they gave me. I got broken rice on the side since it's a must for me. They give complimentary lychee water and it was sweet and smooth. Very nice of the store to offer that rather than regular water. The service here was good. The servers were nice, especially the older lady. She's interactive with the customers and offers generosity. The ambiance offers a nice and relaxing restaurant to enjoy your Vietnamese food. They offer traditional Vietnamese cuisines and are authentic with their dishes. FYI. Parking lot is VERY limited. There's a good chance you might have to park somewhere else. But this place is worth eating! read more

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Soup is what I love! I can't go wrong with my order of pho or BBH soup. They are two different soups but are both very delicious and filling and , very refreshing. Portions are always more than what I can handle. The best part is that I can also choose my noodles. These bowls of soups are full of flavors and do not need extra toppings if anything because they are perfect to taste. Not only I get a large of hearty bowls of soups, they also serve my water with lychees that is so refreshing. This is one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurant. Come and see for yourself. Experience the spring rolls as well. They are amazing! They also serve rice dishes. My favorite? Lemongrass stir fried beef. This place is also authentic. read more

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So I am a bit of a pho hunter, and come from Orange County where the highest population of Vietnamese people live in the US and so I've tried a huge slew of insanely good vietnamese spots. Moving up to Seattle I was worried I'd have trouble finding good pho spots but there are luckily a couple gems (miss pho + pho bac). This spot is what I would say is on the higher-end of the average pho spots. Service is good, don't expect fake smiles and constant catering, you're not likely to get that except in very americanized and extra-mile kind of spots when it comes to Viet or Chinese spots. They serve lychee water with what I assume is canned lychee (which is good since that adds syrup = flavor) that is very tasty and a neat little unique touch. The pho itself is definitely better than your average spot without getting too rich or fancy where you're going to have to spend a lot more for the cost of ingredients. This will definitely hit the pho spot and I appreciate that. Nothing to write home about though. Just remember with Viet spots...when you're done you go up to the cashier to pay. Some places will bring you your check but that's uncommon (and usually just catering to the uninformed). One of the other things to note is it's unfortunately in one of those Seattle strip malls where there's not a lot of parking and the parking is tough, so I'd recommend not parking in the area where the place is and park next door or nearby instead. Not a big deal and par for the course in Seattle. read more

- first time and not sure why I've never come before - ordered beef pho - soup is so deep and I can taste the spices like star anise and cinnamon-- packed with umami and has a more herbal broth compared to other pho spots - my bf ordered the bun bo hue and they make their own fish cakes which are delicious. Ans they don't add pork blood which makes for a cleaner broth imo - $1 lychee water is a steal! - tight spacing but it's cozy! read more

We ordered the pho dad biet #12 large, the bun bo hue, and shrimp and pork spring rolls. The portion size was super filling and we had leftovers. The pho had plenty of ingredients and a clean broth. The bun bo hue had ribs and pork loaf which was a nice change from just sliced beef at most places! Both bowls piping hot on a cold day The staff were so nice too, they accidentally dumped the leftover broth we wanted to take and poured us some soup to go to make up for it. Also I thought the lychee water they give is a nice touch! You can ask for regular water if it's not your thing. I saw lots of people ordering the crepe so will come back to try that next time. read more

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Pho is way too expensive. Pho tstated good and all but small pho is like 15.99 and the portion was like so small even a child would leave hungry after it. read more

Holy shit this place is fantastic. The portions are great, the service is homestyle, quick, and real, and the taste is honestly mind blowing. This is my new favorite pho spot. The pho was flavorful and complex, and came out in a really quick amount of time. Around lunch time it really fills up, and it was obvious that this is a well loved Shoreline spot. I really have to recommend the rice dishes, in particular the Broccoli Beef rice dish. The portion was huge, and my friend and I shared it between us. The beef was tender and had the perfect umami flavor. It's a great casual ambiance and I'd recommend for any comfort meal. One thing I'll say is the parking is tight, but parking behind El Cubano gets the job done. Highly recommend, and will be coming back! read more

Pho 99 Authentic Vietnamese - Broccoli Beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

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Have been wanting to try P99 for years - will definitely will be a go to as it's close to home. Places an order for take out and my family enjoyed 3 different pho's and pork/shrimp skewers - all were delicious! The restaurant was pretty full on a Sunday afternoon and still my order was out in 10-15 minutes read more

It's a dark, depressing spot in a rundown strip. Hoping to find a diamond in the rough, we tried them. We noticed the steep price increase on the Crab Noodle Soup, but because of the Yelp raves, I had to try it. The soup itself was a reddish broth that seemed to be thickened with corn starch. It had some snow crab legs, egg flower, and shrimp cake. It was unique and not bad, but not worth $22. The Bun was just okay too. Not a destination restaurant. read more

Pho 99 Authentic Vietnamese - Vietnamese Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

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Had a quick dinner here. We ordered one Vegetarian Pho, one Seafood Pho, and Spring Rolls to share. The broth to my Vegetarian Pho was lightly sweet from the vegetables and very refreshing. Spring rolls were really good too. We're from the Bay Area so are definitely pho snobs but this place was pretty good considering the area. I'm told that Vietnamese food isn't exactly a speciality in Seattle. Good service. Plenty of parking. Would recommend. Support local small businesses y'all! read more

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Husband and wife servers. We came at lunchtime and it was moderately busy. Small parking lot. Service was good. I wish there were more noodles in Bún Bò Huê but good hearty taste similar to my mom's cooking. Short rib Phõ was on sweet side- short ribs super tender and good! I prefer my Phõ with more beefy broth. But overall decent authentic Vietnamese, food. read more

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Stopped in for a bowl of pho - the service was quick and I was in and out pretty quickly. The Pho was good and there was a good portion of meat in our bowls. I ordered broth to go as well which had good flavor. I liked that they serve lychee water as well that was different. There is no AC in this restaurant so it was pretty toasty inside. They had a fan going though. read more

Pho 99 Authentic Vietnamese - Vietnamese Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

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Very kind owners and quick to bring you your food! Fairly standard by way of pho and Vietnamese food, but will keep going back because of the great service. The lychee juice is delicious! read more

You won't find anything fancy in terms of service or ambiance, but if you love Pho you won't care. Best US style Pho in the area. Curries are decent and the stir fries are mediocre. Go for the Pho! *Veggie Pho is vegan *VERY limited parking, but there's more around back *Closed Tuesdays read more

The soup was good. I ordered bun bo hue, it tasted like homemade, good and hearty. But I won't go back. On menu it said, $14.45 and they charged me 16.95. Because if you pay with card they charges you $0.95 extra. I still tipped tho. They give you lychee juice instead of water. It's really sweet and I think it is just syrup from can and they add one lychee . Let them know if you want water. It is small business that's been there since 20 years ago (I heard). read more

Pho 99 Authentic Vietnamese - Vietnamese Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

I was in the area and we were looking for someplace to eat a warm food in a cold day. I found this Pho place searching here on Yelp so we decided to give it a try. My husband got a large pho with extra meatballs and I got a medium beef pho with extra tendon. They misunderstood my order and brought extra Rae beef but since the extra meat comes in a separate bow (I love it!) it became an easy fix. PROS Portion is very large Menu is attached all over the restaurant walls so we don't need to touch either touch nor wait for it. There are sanitizer wipes in every table Additional bowl for extra meat CONS Very small parking lot Pho broth not too flavorful but if they don't use MSG I rather have a natural flavored broth and a MSG added one. I definitely recommend this place to people who are looking for a warm and tasty read more

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Lychee water is not complimentary anymore, it's extra charge $1 I think? That's fine. The service is still hit or miss. Food is still good and the portions are fair. Prices have gone up so it was $52 before tip for 2 adults and a toddler. If we were craving Vietnamese food in the area, we would come back but I definitely wouldn't make the trip and it's not our top choice. The parking is bad, even in the back parking it's still crowded. Ambiance is absolutely lacking especially given the prices. read more

This is the local pho place that everyone needs to know about! Their service is always wonderful, friendly, and prompt. There's a good variety on the menu and you can't go wrong with whatever you choose to order. They have specials on the walls like the short rib pho which does not disappoint and comes with huge short ribs with lots of meat. This spot is the perfect mom and pop restaurant that makes eating out worth it! read more

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Stay away from this place! This business has become shadier and shadier ever since Covid. They don't list prices for their food anywhere online and have a $2 credit card fee they surprise you with when you get there. They're just making up prices on the spot as far as I can tell and don't even provide itemized receipts. The "grilled chicken" on the vermicelli is also not in any way grilled and they don't even give the egg roll for the pork skewer "and egg roll" vermicelli. The noodles themselves are soggy and basically just mush. It's a shame since I used to like this place but the last few times I've gotten food from here have been very unfortunate. read more

Pho 99 Authentic Vietnamese - Completely missing the egg roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

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One of my all time favorite pho places because of the broth. I love it when places sell authentic pho that isn't watered down! Being Vietnamese, it's too easy to judge places for this reason. My second reason is that they have lots of condiments offered that other pho places might now. Fish sauce, chili paste! The one thing about this location is, it's not the cleanest, nor the safest to dine at. If you know the Shoreline area well, you're familiar with Aurora ave, which is where this restaurant is located. The restaurant is also smaller so it's a little cold when the door opens frequently during our colder months. Pho has definitely gone up in price, which is reflected at this joint. But I definitely don't mind paying for quality soup. Super delicious. read more

I was up in Shoreline with a group of friends and were looking for a place for a quick lunch, and we found this very authentic-feeling Vietnamese restaurant. After we sat down, the waitress came over and started everyone with a glass of lychee water which was definitely a novelty for me. It's slightly on the sweeter side, but I enjoyed it a lot. I ordered the large #12, which basically came with all of their beef options - brisket, ribeye, tendon, meatball. The service was pretty fast even though we were in a large-ish group, and I enjoyed everything from the pho broth, to the noodles, to the beef. Some notes are that the parking lot is quite small (I saw some cars blocked in by others) and that some of the menu prices aren't updated. I would definitely recommend this restaurant :) read more

Pho 99 Authentic Vietnamese - Vietnamese Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

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Wow... How had I not known about this place sooner?! Tucked into a strip mall locale at north side of Shoreline, Pho 99 is a gem not to be missed. Before I talk about the food though, a few transactional notes: - If you pay cash, they offer a steep discount of, I think, it was 10%. (I forgot to take a photo) - If you pay by credit card, they charge a fee, but it was moderate. - If your order is to go, there's a $0.50 up charge, which I believe is per dish. After seeing how well they package the food, the $0.50 is totally worth it. Not complaining! Food: Crab Noodle Soup $14.75 - 5 Stars What is the flavor of that stock? It's so complex with everything in it including egg drop. But of note, there's a giant crab claw! 3 sizeable pieces of shrimp paste, noodles, Chinese donuts (which I baked to warm to a crisp), lots of seasoning. This is so good! Garlic Fish $12.45 - 5 Stars Fish, lightly breaded, fried, stir-fried with veggies, pineapple, garlic, and some sweetness from the pineapple makes for a complex and unique flavor. No. 30 Combo Chow Mein $12.95 - 4 Stars Shrimp, chicken, beef are the protein with lots of good veggies in this combo chow mein. I didn't eat this on the first day, and the noodles looked a bit dry after refrigeration. I pan cooked it on stove top with a bit of broth, and the dish totally perked back up. The end result was delicious! Spicy Sour Seafood Noodle Soup $12.45 - 5 Stars This is similar to a seafood pho except the broth is accented with lemongrass and chili oil. The lemongrass flavor is fantastic, and I recommend trying this. No. 12 Beef Combo Pho Large $11.25 - 5 Stars Excellent broth with plentiful contents. 2 thumbs up! No. 6a Seafood Pho $12.50 - 5 Stars Same comment - Excellent broth with plentiful contents. 2 thumbs up! We went on a Sunday evening. The wait time for our 6 dishes was 30 minutes. We drove to TJ Maxx to shop and returned to get our food. :) read more

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I was very disappointed with my first visit to this restaurant. The atmosphere was terrible; there was no music, and the service was unhelpful. We ordered two dishes from the house specials, priced at approximately $18 and $25 respectively. It was my first time ordering from these menu items. After a while, the food arrived, which we thought was part of our order. After eating half of it, 3-4 staff members, including someone from the kitchen, came out and looked at our table, asking if someone had served the wrong food. How would we know? We didn't know and just ate what we thought was a set meal. It turned out to be the food from the table next to us. The bill came to $59. I became suspicious and asked to see the receipt, but they didn't have one because they wrote it down by hand. We couldn't see the prices of our orders or what was included. What's most shocking is that we were charged for the dish that was mistakenly served to our table. Why was the price so much higher than the dishes we actually ordered? I will never go back, and I'll tell my friends not to either. After reading other reviews, I saw that many people have experienced similar issues, such as being charged for tips without permission. This restaurant needs to be investigated. read more

The evening got off to a great start when the waiter brought out glasses of lychee water. I wasn't expecting this and was really blown away by how delicious water could be by adding a couple of lychees and syrup. I could definitely stay hydrated this way. I ordered the crab noodle dish and my husband ordered another noodle special. We both loved our dishes. My soup had a couple of chunks of crab with udon-like noodles in a umami broth (the broth didn't taste very seafoody, which is fine). The soup was the perfect meal for a cold Seattle day. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. read more

Pho 99 Authentic Vietnamese - Lychee water - Vietnamese Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

A hidden gem! If you're craving some authentic Vietnamese food up north, definitely come try it at Pho 99. I love the lychee water they serve! Sweet and refreshing. My favorite dish we ordered was the crispy egg rolls! It is a bit pricey, but the portion size is big. Parking is a little tight. But otherwise, food is delicious and will definitely come back again. read more

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