Phở Dặc Biệt: There was a good portion of meat in this bowl. The meat was unfortunately quite tough, but the tendon was great. Loved the elasticity and chewy texture; it wasn't very sticky like other beef tendon I've had. If I come back next time, I'll just get a whole thing of tendon. The broth was a bit sweet for my preference, but not bad. The restaurant had plenty of seats when we went on a weekend afternoon. At the end of the meal, you go up to a counter in the back to pay the bill. read more

Pho Bac Súp Shop - Phở Dặc Biệt - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food at Pho Bac is pretty consistently solid, just as it was when I last reviewed it in 2019. The menu has not changed much, and most of the beloved dishes that made this place popular are still here. This most recent visit, I had the bun bo hue, which has very tasty broth and blood tofu. The beef ribs in the soup honestly don't come with much meat on them. I feel like I spent a while trying to scrape a pretty meager amount of meat from the bones. Their spring rolls are delicious, and their peanut sauce is one of my favorites I also had the whiskey sour, which was delicious. Loved the pandan flavor. Here are a couple things that you should note. This is effectively not a full service restaurant. They'll come to your table to take your order and drop off your food, but after that you are pretty much on your own. Pacing of courses is not really a thing, and you may very well get your mains and your appetizers and your drinks all at once. Once your food is all on the table, don't expect to be checked on -- if you need water refills, want to order more, or have an issue, you will need to wave someone down. At the end of your meal, you go up to the counter at the end of the bar to pay, with a receipt that they give you when you place your initial order. This is not necessarily a problem, per se, but just know what you can/can't expect here. One thing that I do feel is an actual problem is their carelessness about vegetarian orders. I am an omnivore, but my husband is vegetarian. The last two times I've been here, they've managed to put meat in his vegetarian order. Once, he ordered vegetarian pho, and they brought him pho with vegetables in it but in a beef broth. This most recent time, in his vegetarian dry pho with vegetarian broth, he found a few small pieces of meat in his bowl that he then passed on to me. It's disappointingly careless and the fact that it's happened twice now definitely makes us less likely to come here, and less likely to recommend this place to people who have dietary restrictions. Overall, I still like this place and might come sometimes, but it's unfortunate that the tastiness of their food is not matched by a similar level of attention to detail toward the diner's experience. read more

I used to really love this place, which makes it even more disappointing to say the quality seems to have fallen off. The broth tasted flat like it was missing that depth and richness you get from a properly steeped soup. It just didn't have the same flavor that made me keep coming back before. Maybe I caught them on an off day, but it felt noticeably different from what I remember. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to make me want to return anytime soon :( read more

Pho Bac Súp Shop - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place really surprised me. Hadn't heard of this place even but tried it, thanks to my friends and boy, so delicious. Extremely flavorful broth, great quantity and so healthy. Highly recommend the tofu vegan pho. The ambiance is pretty good and it's a huge place. Thankfully there was no waiting but the service was a bit slow, maybe because it was a weekend and they were busy. read more

Pho Bac Súp Shop - Vegetarian Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I visited Pho Bac Súp Shop years ago and thought the food was fantastic. I stopped coming back for a while mainly due to safety concerns regarding the location, but decided to give it another shot recently. Unfortunately, it seems like the food quality has gone downhill. I ordered the short rib pho. While the broth itself was definitely flavorful, the short rib was quite tough and refused to come off the bone. It made for a pretty clumsy eating experience, with soup splashing everywhere while trying to chew the meat off. Additionally, we had a party of five and were only given one small plate of bean sprouts to share, which felt a bit stingy for a table our size. read more

Pho Bac Súp Shop - Short rib pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best pho I've ever tasted! I ordered a large bowl of pho dac biet (all the cuts) and each bite was flavorful. Everything came out quickly. I thought that will be my favorite but then I tried pho tron (dry pho) and it tasted even more delicious. The type of noodles is wider and there is sauce mixed in. I got to try it with the soup that came separately too. Also, I love how the broth in the bun bo hue was light and full of spices. Overall, everything on the menu is a must-try! read more

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Pho Bac is a no-frills spot serving some of the best pho in the city. Prices are still fairly reasonable, though I have noticed them slowly creeping up over time, which is understandable these days. One tip is that paying with cash can save you about one to two dollars. Portions are generous and the food is always well balanced and fresh. I usually go for the pho bò with brisket and tendon, which never disappoints. The only downside is the parking situation. The lot is a bit unstructured, so there's a chance your car could get boxed in, and there doesn't seem to be a clear system to manage that. read more

Pho Bac Súp Shop - Pho Bo - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food was great! Ordered the pho sườn bo and it was delicious. Although I also wanted to try the bun Bo hue, they did not have any the time that I went there sadly. The portion size for the pho was plentiful. For a regular person, they would have to split it up into 2 separate meals. Luckily I have a black hole for a stomach so I was able to finish the entire thing. The price is quite fair compared to the portion size as well. Service was fast and friendly. The atmosphere of the place is very quaint and casual. Good place to bring friends and family. read more

Pho Bac Súp Shop - Pho sườn bò and pho đặc biệt - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is our favorite pho spot in Seattle and we've tried a lot, including the Pho bac sup shop in South Lake Union (which is significantly worse... not sure if it's the same chain). The service is quick and you can get a small discount if you pay in cash! The broth is rich, akin to South Vietnamese pho read more

The food is okay, but the service was really disappointing. They completely messed up our order and over charged, and when we asked them to check on it, instead of apologizing or trying to fix the mistake, they simply said they were busy and walked away. It made the whole experience feel uncomfortable and unwelcoming. Good food alone isn't enough to make up for such poor customer service. read more

Pho Bac Súp Shop - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Pho Bac Súp Shop is a great place for a bowl of pho. Service is fast and efficient, and the restaurant is quite spacious. There are plenty of tables and we were seated as soon as we arrived. The food came out quickly. I had​ the Beef Pho and it was delicious. Solid choice for pho in Seattle C-ID.​ read more

Pho Bac Súp Shop - Pho Bo - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ordered the pho fries and pho tron with pork belly The fries were not good, dry and didn't have much flavor, I wouldn't recommended ordering. I think some work could be done to make the fries better, as it's a good idea. But the pho tron was good for someone who likes dry noodles. Good flavor and pork belly was flavorful. It wasn't too busy around 6pm on a weekday night, but parking is always a headache since they share a small lot with The Boat. read more

Pho Bac Súp Shop - Pho fries - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Pho Bac Sup Shop in Seattle's Little Saigon was our first visit and it definitely made an impression. A quick heads-up: parking is limited, and be cautious of the homelessness in the surrounding area. Once inside though, the experience is a total contrast. The space is very hipster-forward, both in décor and concept--you can get your pho fix with a cocktail, and there's even a giant tree in the middle of the dining room. Such a cool, unexpected vibe. We ordered the rib pho, which was a must. The broth, oh my... the broth was hearty, deeply beefy, and so good we drank every last drop. We also tried the pho trộn (dry turmeric noodles) out of curiosity. I worried the turmeric might taste medicinal, but it was the opposite--well balanced, flavorful, and hitting all the flavor buds. Portions are very generous; honestly, one order of either dish could easily be shared. If we had more stomach space, we absolutely would've tried their bún bò Huế--next time for sure. Overall, this is a great spot for pho: good food, friendly service, and dishes come out quickly. You pay your bill at the bar, which makes it easy to be in and out. Cool atmosphere and worth the visit. read more

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This spot is SO good! I recommend the rib & whiskey & broth drink when you're sick. Service could be a little better but, the food makes up for it. read more

I was craving pho with short ribs so I wanted to give this place a try again! Previously, my experience wasn't great, however, I very much enjoyed my dish this time! The short rib was very tender and easy to eat this time and the meat came off the ribs easily! It was delicious and full of flavor. The pho and broth was good as well and of course I had to have it with Chinese donuts which tasted great together. The service was good. The food was made in a timely manner and our requests were made. The ambiance is nice. Decorations are enjoyable and there's plenty of seating. read more

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This is me and my boyfriend's go to spot for pho. Service is fast, it's usually consistent, but the parking situation is a nightmare. We always each get a large pho dac biec because we like taking a little home, even though most people don't like leftover pho. I've gotten the bun bo hue for takeout before, I would skip the bun bo hue and opt for the pho at this place. I also recommend this location over the SLU/downtown one because you can choose between two sizes whereas the SLU location is one size only. There's also a difference in pricing on the menu, cheaper if you pay in cash. We haven't came in here in a few months but this time around, we noticed that something about the broth tasted different, and not in a good way. I thought it was oiler than normal but my boyfriend thought it was something else, though he couldn't pinpoint what exactly tasted different. Hopefully the next time we come back, it'll taste like it did before. read more

Pho Bac Súp Shop - Pho dat biec - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love the broth here. Some say it's a little salty but I think it's well seasoned. The pho doesn't really need anything else. However, if you like it spicy they have chili oil sauce you can put in which I tried (spoiler it was great). Pho 5/5 I would definitely come here again. I also loved that the broth was HOT when it came out. Too many other pho places are serving their broth lukewarm which is gross. Fries with lemongrass 3/5 I wouldn't get this again. It's just generic fries with a cilantro lime-like aioli Chicken wings 5/5 great sauce, sweet and tangy with the fish sauce Service was good and the restaurant has a cool "streets of Vietnam" vibe. read more

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Pretty mid pho. But I'm from LÁ and we have WAY better pho here. We came here bc this is a local institution! One thing that was EXCELLENT was the drink tho!!! read more

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This place will always a great go-to, if you need something warm in your bones for those cold, rainy days. Definitely worth checking out!

The portion size of the pho noodle soup was pretty generous, it was only a $1 more for the large size. However, it was lacking flavor. I wish I liked it more because of all the good reviews I saw. The dry pho was more enjoyable than the pho noodle soup. It had more flavor which was surprising because I thought the soup would've been the same for both. The pho fries were interesting, I didn't like it at first but it kept growing on me. It had a weird aftertaste that was off putting at first but then became enjoyable. The onions and fried shallots made the dish for me. Overall, not a bad experience but I had higher expectations. I may have come on an off day. Additionally, everything is much pricier compared to NY. read more

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This place has one of the best pho i've had in Seattle! It doesn't compare to pho places i've been to in other cities like LA but it's a great for Seattle/Washington. The broth was on the sweeter side but so flavorful! It doesn't taste full of msg like some other places do. They don't give as much meat but otherwise the regular was a nice, filling size. The vietnamese coffee was also amazing, though pretty strong! Parking here is rough. There aren't many spots in the lot, and it's shared with The Boat restaurant across from it. So probably have to find street parking. Interior was really nice and spacious. There's a decent amount of seating as well. read more

Pho Bac Súp Shop - Pho dac biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Our go to pho stop in Sea-Town is Pho Bac Sup Shop! You can't go wrong with any of their pho soups and it's a matter of choice what to include as the umami broth comes out piping hot. One of our faves is the rib pho that comes with multiple beefy ribs and my top choice is the pho tron with pork belly that has the turmeric noodles and a side of broth to dip or simply drench it in the bowl and mix well. Sure wish they'd bring back the smoked brisket beef slices. The service is good and there's ample seating. The ambiance is lively and no need to whisper here. Just writing this makes me want to head back! read more

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I really wanted to like this place, but my visit was a total letdown. I ordered the beef short rib pho, and it was honestly one of the most disappointing bowls of pho I've had. First off, there was barely any broth--and what little there was came out lukewarm at best. The beef short ribs were super chewy and tough to eat. I spent more time trying to wrestle the meat off the bone than actually enjoying my meal. It felt like a workout, not dinner. As for the service, it was just... not there. No one checked in, no water refills, no follow-up. It felt like we were invisible once the food hit the table. Skip this spot, there are too many great pho spots out there to settle for this kind of experience. read more

Pho Bac Súp Shop - Beef short rib pho - sub par - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here on a Thursday afternoon with an empty stomach and no reservation. Portions here are good and will fill you up! To be different than my friend who ordered pho, I ordered the dry pho with pork and a Viet iced coffee. The dry pho is literally all the contents of your typical pho seaprated from the soup itself. So, if you prefer to sip your soup separately from your noodles and meats, dry pho is the way to go. If not, then I suggest getting the typical pho noodles soup. From the taste, I felt that the dry pho soup is a bit saltier and more flavorful compared to my friend's pho.  Although different in experience, I quite enjoyed it but would probably opt for its soupy counterpart. read more

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I keep coming back to this spot for pho just because of how great it is! The meats (beef) in the pho are very good, and I like how you have the option to customize which cuts you want. I've really liked their broth as well. It looks like they also have a nice selection of cocktails! Also, the service is quick and the interior is very spacious and nicely decorated. read more

Phở Bắc Sup Shop - Seattle, WA This spot on Jackson Street completely blew me away The broth is rich yet clean, and the beef is tender, cooking perfectly in the steaming hot soup. Fresh herbs, bean sprouts, and cilantro are served generously so you can customize each bite. The side order of spring rolls was crispy on the outside and packed with flavorful filling. If you're looking for authentic, flavorful pho in Seattle, this place is an absolute must! read more

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Perfect pho for a rainy day! I had the beef pho which was pretty solid pho but I also tried some of my friend bun bo hue. It was my first time trying this type of pho and the broth was so well flavored! The service was quick though the restaurant was super busy and bustling. read more

Pho Bac Súp Shop - Beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I am absolutely disgusted with the service we received. Our server took our order, but we never received our meal. She brought my daughter an extra bowl, yet no food ever came to our table. After waiting 40 minutes, I went to the front counter to ask about our order. That's when I was told, "Sorry, your server forgot to print your ticket." Waiting that long only to find out our order was never even sent to the kitchen was incredibly frustrating and completely unacceptable. The worst part was watching my daughter sit at the table crying because she was hungry, with an empty bowl in front of her. As a parent, that was heartbreaking and should never have happened. My family and I are extremely disappointed with this restaurant. We were on vacation, and I have never experienced service this poor before. We ended up leaving angry, hungry, and feeling like our time didn't matter. I sincerely hope the restaurant improves its service so no other family has to go through an experience like ours. read more

I finally tried Phở Bắc, and it lived up to its reputation as one of the best pho spots in Seattle. I ordered the beef belly pho, and the broth was flavorful without being overly salty or heavy. The beef belly was tender, and the noodles had a smooth, silky texture. The portion size was generous without being overwhelming, and the price felt reasonable for Seattle. Service was friendly, and the interior was spacious and nicely decorated, making it a comfortable place to enjoy a hot bowl of pho. This is easily a spot I'd return to! read more

Pho Bac Súp Shop - Beef belly pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very solid for a bowl of pho. the broth tasted clean and didn't taste too sweet. The meats were tender and good quality from what I could tell. The vegetables were fresh! Service is whatever but to be expected as Asian places to be honest. Parking there's a lot but it seems limited if it gets really busy so to across the stress and park at that lot. Overall this place is really cute and exceeded my expectations for pho! read more

Loved loved the pho here when we visited Seattle on our last trip. We were looking for a quick, casual dinner before flying out and pho sounded like such a comforting option. I ordered the fatty beef pho which was delicious - the broth is really rich and savory and the fatty beef was so tender. I've never had fatty beef in pho before and while it was a bit heavier, it really was a great pairing with the clean broth and yummy noodles. They also have a veggie pho if you come with vegetarian friends which is always good to see on a pho menu. This location sells alcohol as well if you're interested but really the pho is the star of the show! read more

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I find this pho shop to be solid for the price point! The pho broths whether veggie or meat based both had fantastic flavor. I would definitely order the fresh rolls again, and the peanut sauce served alongside them was delicious. The shop itself is a little on the colder side especially in the winter, but the pho warms you up quickly! read more

Pho Bac Súp Shop - Three different pho soups one veggie, one brisket, and one steak. Also pictured is a tofu fresh roll. - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Yes the pho here was better than any ive had in NY. This spot is definitely worth a try. My only qualm is that the prices for pho here are almost double that of spots in NY. read more

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Came at around 4pm on a Monday and it was actually a lot busier than I expected. We caught the late lunch people, but most of them were gone by the time we finished our meal. Parking wasn't great since it was a bit busy. Idk what you're supposed to do when the lot fills up, but luckily we were able to find a spot. Service was straight up bad. Even for a pho place. I don't expect great service, but the girl who seated us was clearly in a really bad mood. The energy was, "you're bothering me by being here." It didn't help that we asked to sit at a larger table when she tried to seat our party of 5 at a table for 4 by pulling up a 5th chair. There definitely wouldn't have been space at the table for all of us. Why not just seat us at the open table for 6 to begin with..? The bad service didn't stop there. We waited way too long for our orders to be taken when the girl who seated us was just standing around doing nothing. Another table actually got up and left because nobody ever came back to take their orders lol thankfully, the food was better than the service. The sizes were much bigger than expected. The regular felt like a large and the large felt like an XL. BEEF BELLY PHO (Pho Ba Chi Bo): This only came in the regular size, thank goodness. I definitely wouldn't have been able to finish the large. I do wish I got extra noodles though. I didn't feel like there was even close to enough. I had way more meat and soup than noodles. The meat was good though. Tender and suuuuper fatty. Mostly fat lol so if you're not into that kind of thing, steer clear of this dish. Honestly, I'd imagine most people would think it was too much fat. But I like that kind of thing. Also, there was a lot of fatty broth (nuoc beo) on the top layer of the soup. Again, I like that kind of thing, but usually you get the choice to add however much you want yourself, rather than them serving it to you like that. You can probably see the difference between my bowl and my partner's if you're looking for the fatty layer on top. RARE STEAK PHO (Pho Tai): The rare steak was clearly frozen when put into the bowl. It was still a little frozen and stuck in a block-like shape. I assume it's so it doesn't over cook when the boiling soup is poured over it, but in this case, the meat didn't fully thaw and stayed a little frozen. My bf had to swish it around in the warm soup to get it to cook and loosen up from the frozen block. It was tender and not tough like normal eye of round beef, but he didn't like that it was frozen and not fresh. EXTRA MEAT SIDE: I got a side bowl of every cut of meat except the brisket cuts, so that's the rare steak, tendon, tripe, and meatballs. It cost around $4, which wasn't bad since I wanted to try those cuts, along with the beef belly. They gave a good amount. I felt like it was worth it for the price, especially since most pho places only give options to get sides of single cuts of meat. So getting a mix of meats here was a pleasant surprise. All of the cuts were good imo, but the rare steak was very tender, while also being a little chewy. A little unusual, but good enough. VIETNAMESE ICED COFFEE (Ca Phe Sua Da): It was very strong. You could taste the condensed milk at first, so I thought it'd be sweet for a second, but then the bitter coffee flavor quickly overpowered it. FRENCH FRIES W/ LEMONGRASS MAYO: I read that the fries tasted frozen, so I resisted ordering the pho fries. But a friend ordered these, so I got to try it. They are, indeed, clearly frozen fries. And not very good ones, if I might add. I recommend skipping any of their fry dishes. Not satisfying at all. read more

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My dad was visiting from out of town and wanted pho so we took him here. It was busy when we came but we didn't have to wait long, only like 5 minutes. The service was fast and we got our food 5 minutes after ordering as well. I got the pho tai and thought the broth was a little salty at first but got used to it as I kept eating. The meat tasted very fresh and reminds me of how my ba noi used to make it. My dad did say the pho noodles tasted a little doughy due to the way they were cooked. The soda chanh was very refreshing and I was pleasantly surprised with how tart it was. read more

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Our last meal together on our girls trip, ended it with a bang! Pho Bac is def worth the hype! Too bad I wasn't as hungry, I really wanted to try their infamous pho soup but the rare steak sufficed just right! The service was quick, love when they're quick even if it's super busy! The restaurant is bigger than your average pho spot which is a huge plus because most spots are tinier and can cause wait time. The place was clean and spacious! Parking was easy and we came at a good time because we were in and out of there. read more

Pho Bac Súp Shop - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I ordered the large dac biet and added a beef short rib and the Chinese donut. The good - the soup is very clean and tastes great. All of the meat (except the beef rib - we'll get to that) are incredibly tender and delicious as well. The ok - my soup was oddly ...not the same temps? One side was definitely piping hot while the other side was warm. This led to noodles not tasting fully cooked for a bit (I just stirred them around and eventually it was fine). But then the noodles ended up soaking all the delicious broth which leads to... The things that make you go hmm - the Chinese donuts were dry. Like really really dry. So dry that even dipping them in the broth made them just a little bit better. But then since the noodles had soaked up so much there wasn't any to dip. But the thing that makes me give this a 3 star instead of higher? The "beef short ribs". Take a look at the picture you can see the bone from the top easily. The best way I can describe it is when you have beef short ribs and you've cut the meat off and there's like still some scraps on that you end up either giving to the dogs or using it to make broth - not charge $8.25 for. There also was a really strong funky smell when I first came in and not like fish sauce but more like cleaning agent mixed with fish sauce mixed with durian. It did eventually disappear. Overall I would still come back but this time I would just get the pho (maybe a large and ask for just the extra broth instead of adding more noodles) and maybe try one of the apps read more

Pho Bac Súp Shop - There's a reason they put the beef ribs in upside down ... - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Solid dinner here tonight with my friends after climbing. Got the all beef cut pho and the soup was super rich and flavorful. Wish I got more noodles but the protein portion was decent. Service was super fast for how busy they were. There is a good reason why this shop is so popular! read more

Pho Bac Súp Shop - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Pho bac is one of my go to pho places, especially when friends are in town! The interior is a little more upscale than your average pho place. There are tons of seats/tables inside for groups of 2-6, and I have never had to wait for a table. They are most well know for their beef rib pho, which comes with 4-5 huge beef ribs. It's a big portion and delicious - though your hands might get a little messy, as the best way to eat it is with your hands. I also like their dry pho and regular beef pho. The beef broth is very flavorful, though slightly too salty for my preference. Most of their dishes are in the $15-20 range, and I am always so full from my meal here. They have a parking lot, which is always full. But I can always find street parking within a few blocks. read more

Pho Bac Súp Shop - Dry pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This might be my favorite veggie pho that I've ever had! I ordered a regular sized veggie pho with no cabbage or carrot. It seemed like they added enough broccoli and tofu to make up for the omitted toppings, which I was very happy about. The veggie broth was SO flavorful and not too salty. It had garlic pieces inside as well! The pho was also served at a perfect temperature to start eating immediately without burning your mouth. Of course, they provide a tray of toppings on the side. To note, they actually have LIMES, since some pho places I've been to have been providing LEMONS. There is a parking lot but this definitely can get packed during peak hours. Highly recommend coming here for pho in Seattle!!! read more

Pho Bac Súp Shop - Pho chay (veggie pho) - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington