Best pho I've ever tasted! I ordered a large bowl of pho dac biet (all the cuts) and each bite was…read moreflavorful. 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!

I used to really love this place, which makes it even more disappointing to say the quality seems…read moreto 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 :(

I always come here when it's rainy out or I'm feeling under the weather for a bowl of pho…read more Hands-down still one of the best pho places in town, I'll go out of my way to drive to Crown Hill to eat here or order takeout. It's still a solid spot for me even two years after I first tried it. I normally get the regular pho tai with a cup of jasmine tea (which is only $2)! Service is exceptionally fast and was sat immediately - the staff are very kind. I did not take a picture of it but I ordered a vermicelli bowl with grilled pork and shrimp fresh rolls to go after my visit. They were both very flavorful and I recommend anything off their menu - it's delicious and worth the effort to dine in but not the right place if you want to chit chat and dilly dally. There's plenty of parking outside in the strip mall which shares a lot with QFC. Seating is limited and there are often wait times around peak meal hours, recommend going 1-2hrs off those times to have a better chance at getting sat sooner! 10/10 recommend

Always busy at this joint but the flava always hits! They serve apps, pho, vermicelli, rice dishes,…read moreetc... but if ya slide, you're most def coming for the pho lol. They have their own specials but I went w their large pho dac biet. The broth was solid, not too fatty, not too sweet. The quantity and quality of meats was also above average. Also, a large runs you $2 more than a regular, so ya might as well get that large fam. They also gave a huge amount of basil, bean sprouts, and jalapeños, which is a huge W in my books. Workers are understandably busy, but they work they ahhh off and are quick and efficient.

Came here for restaurant week and grumbled about the price $50 for the course meal. 4 app choices,…read more4 main, 3 desserts, and 3 drinks (even alcohol). I thought all the food was great super satisfied and would come back again! The place is cozy and unique.

We heard amazing things about this place from our Vietnamese family members so we decided to check…read moreit out when we were in the area. Although the food is good, I can't confidently say I'll be back. Food & drink: (4/5) We had a great start with the calamari with salted egg yolk sauce. The squid was very easy to chew through with almost zero resistance and the batter was incredibly light and crispy. The sauce was pretty light on the salted egg yolk flavor. I found that if the menu hadn't said so, I wouldn't have known it was anything other than a spicy mayo. For our entrees, I got the BBH and my partner got the banh hoi platter. The BBH is definitely one of their must try items. The broth was extremely flavorful and the meat was sooo tender. I just with they included shredded banana blossom since that's a pretty essential topping to have on BBH. It does also have more meat to noodle ratio than most BBHs I've had, so that's something I would keep in mind before ordering. My partner thought the banh hoi platter was a bit disappointing. He said the banh was dried out and the proteins such as the shrimp on sugarcane were a bit bland. He also said he wished they included scallion oil. To wash it all down, I got a kumquat jasmine tea. It definitely ran on the sweeter side but was no issue since I just poured some of my water in it to dilute the drink. Service: (5/5) Outstanding service! We were served by two different people and they were both incredible throughout our entire dinner. Other notes: In most cases, I would leave a review like this at four stars. I'm subtracting one star because I believe there are some management issues based off what I observed just from sitting in. For the most part this place seems to be severely understaffed. When we came to dinner, it was a full house with a line forming but they only had two servers running the entire floor, including those eating outside. To say they looked stressed is an understatement. As we were paying, they thanked us for being kind customers in a way that made it seem like they realllyyy needed some kindness.

Went with some friends for the first time and what a memorable experience. The food was delicious…read moreand the cocktail was a new experience. My cocktail was a pho broth washed shot of Jameson and it came with a pho broth chaser. Hope I got that right but I almost don't wanna drink Jameson any other way now. The parking lot was packed but there's a paid parking lot around corner so no problem. It looked packed but I think a lot of people were at the larger pho Bac sup shop (which is associated w The Boat, but The Boat had plenty of seating at 6:30 on a Sunday night. I think what I appreciated most was the service- we had a person who seated us and answered questions about the menu- my partner has some preferences and shared them with the first server but then the second server came by and already knew what my partner had shared with the first server. That's real dedication. Definitely coming back.

Genuinely surprised that I would enjoy this place so much because I came here thinking, "well this…read moreis just rice and chicken, so what could make this place so special?" I was left with a pleasant surprise and understanding of the hype of this place, because the chicken was so crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I got "com ga" which translates to "chicken and rice." This place only really serves like three dish on their menu, with a rotating choice of base from noodles to rice. The place is right next to their sister location, Pho bar, and share a parking space. It is nice and clean on the inside, and like the name the restaurant is shape like a boat! So far I have been here twice and would definitely come back for a warm meal. The staff were helpful and pleasant! It was roughly a 30 minute wait for the food, but that is to be expected considering this is not a fast-food Restaurant (:

Came with a friend to try some Vietnamese dishes that are a bit more challenging to find in NYC and…read moreit hit the spot! It's a bit pricey for the portions, but overall we enjoyed our meal and I really liked trying dishes beyond the typical spring roll/pho/rice place. Here's what we ordered: - Baby clams with rice cracker: Generous portion of clams, paired nicely with the crunchy cracker. - Braised fish pot: Make sure you eat this with rice as it can be a bit on the salty side, but super flavorful. - Tamarind tree soup: A great combination of sweet and sour with lots of veggies. Wish there was more protein. It's located in a bit of a sketchy mall, but it's one of the nicer restaurants located within the mall. The food took a longer than we were expecting, service was a bit more short, but overall it's a nicer sit-down Vietnamese restaurant in the area!

I decided to try their Bun Bo Bue, and it was good, not great. The broth wasn't as flavorful as I…read moreliked it to be. The noodles were a bit overcooked. It also cost $20 which is a bit pricey. The meat was cooked well and was tasty, but I wished they added more beef. The service was okay. The server wasn't enthusiastic or anything. The dish didn't take long to make though. Ambiance continues to be really good! It'd be good for an occasion night or date.

We had been wanting to visit Lotus Pond for years, and finally made it during Seattle Restaurant…read moreWeek. We had the following: Apps: - Cha Nem Ran / Fried Spring Rolls: Earth shatteringly crisp to absolute perfection. This was a textural wonder. A++ - Goi Cuon / Fresh Rolls: One of my favorite dishes, and a generous portion too! Entree: - Bun Bo Hue - Bun Thit Heo Nuong / Grilled Slice Pork Bun Dessert: - Banh Chuoi Nep Nuong / Grilled Banana Sticky Rice The Appetizers really hit it out of the park. I'm not familiar enough with Bun Bo Hue to comment on it, but I liked it, although I preferred the bun. Vegetables were fresh, and there was attention to detail in all of the dishes. We really liked the dessert as well, which was unique and earned the ultimate Asian compliment--not too sweet!

A great variety of viet dishes you may not be able to find elsewhere!…read more My partner and I chose this place because we were craving soup to help with the cold. We ended up choosing a place close and were not disappointed at all. This restaurant is located off a busy street but it luckily offers a parking lot which can be hard to come by in Seattle. Because we came on the earlier side, we were seated quite quickly :) The space is pretty large so I don't think I would worry about a wait on a weekday. We were very impressed by the options provided. I usually don't find Bun Bo Hue on the menu often which is what my partner ended up ordering. I ordered the Bun rieu which is even harder to come by. We also ordered the crispy butter garlic wings to share which was a perfect choice. The service was very fast and we were pleasantly surprised at how quickly our stuff came out after placing our order. The portions were also HUGE and we both had enough to take home for a second meal. The Bun rieu was super tomatoey and had a rich flavor which the crab. My mom makes Bun rieu at home and I was very much happy with this bowl too, reminded me a lot of how my mom makes it! The Bun Bo Hue was not super spicy but we appreciated being able to customize. The garlic wings were SOOOO good. So crispy and seasoned so well, we would 100% get these again they were so good. We left very full, warm, and satisfied with this pick. We likely will be back in the near future!

Ba Bar is a reliable choice for a quick and filling meal. I was impressed that they offer a…read morededicated vegetarian menu, which is a unique find for this type of cuisine. The Food: The chicken pho was flavorful, and both the chorizo and tofu banh mis were delicious. A major plus is that the sandwiches come with a side of soup. Value: Portions are quite generous for the price. Service: The staff was very fast, though the ambiance is fairly standard. Overall, it is a great four star experience for a casual lunch.

I purchased the Garlic Crab Noodles, what I got was garlic noodles. For $31.00 dollars, and a $5.00…read moredollar tip. I expected to atleast see some crab. The noodles were good but I was very disappointed i paid that much to only get a few tiny pieces of crab! And you didn't get alot. The service here is always super nice, but that's not enough for the price you pay!

Incredible restaurant (and a fantastic happy hour). Unlike a lot of hybrid renditions of Asian…read morerestaurants, everything here feels thoughtful, intentional and is truly delicious. The custard duck egg is an excellent starter, with a rich, savory broth that delivers a deep, yolky umami punch. The rau ram oil and herb is such a creative twist that adds the perfect herbal dimension. The radicchio pudding was light and offered a clean, almost grassy brightness without being overwhelming in flavors. Great option for any vegans at the table. The wagyu beef tallow fries were some of the best fries I've ever had. Ultra-crispy, perfectly thick-cut, and deeply flavorful with beef notes shining through, without being too heavy. Like many of the dishes here, perfectly balanced in flavor. The grilled eggplant with whipped tofu and crispy sun chokes was another standout. The tofu whip was so smooth and should be considered a worthy sub for mayo. The eggplant was soft, creamy, and perfectly charred. The garlic rice was incredibly savory and maybe my favorite version of it yet. Packed with the perfect depth of garlicky flavor and seasoning. Finally for dessert - I thought the durian fruit cup was decent, it's great for durian lovers but next time I will be back to try their other desserts. The hollow bread is a must-try. It's fried to perfection, the inside is steamy and the butter it comes with is perfect but the bread alone is so good that it doesn't need it. The perfect touch of roasted sesame. Slightly sweet, it's a delight in textures and perfect in cold weather. The oyster on half shell in happy hour is also a great standard oyster, very fresh, with a nuanced Viet twist in the sauces. Vegetable dip is pretty standard and also delicious, great if you're looking for a healthy starter. Coffee rubbed ribs were fantastic as well and an incredible deal for the size. Very savory, a little sticky sweet, but not too much. Service was also friendly and the food came out in a reasonable time. One of my favorite restaurants in Seattle, and had fun chatting with regulars next to our table too.

We went here for brunch. The food was okay...they have a…read moreunique and inventive spin on Vietnamese cuisine. However, the dishes seem to miss the mark. We got the Bo Ne with the New York strip, which was like a deconstructed Banh Mi. But the steak was super salty. The Shrimp Benedict was fine. Something about the fish cake and the beurre blanc sauce together was mushy, so for me, I didn't like the texture. We however enjoyed the Banh Bao Chien, a crunchy, savory app! The coffee drinks were delightful! And the kouign-amann was one of the best we've had. So there were some hits and misses. The service started off great, however, the server disappeared on us mid-meal and was hard to get refills on water and any sort of service towards the end. That put a bitter taste in our mouths. So, not sure if we'll be back