I didn't want to go here... I don't like change. I really like Than Bros, I go there a lot... then I was talked into going toVietnam, he was right, it is better, I hate that. I will still eat Than Bros, I mean there is one everywhere you could possibly be when needing pho but when I have time, I'll go a little farther to Vietnam. They are a little nicer and refill my water quicker at Vietnam, they also have spring and summer rolls. The cream puffs at Than are better but who cares about the cream puff really! read more

Best pho in Ballard! Parking behind the restaurant, fast service and the complimentary creme puffs make this my go to for pho in Ballard. read more

Pho Vietnam - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've eaten at Pho Vietnam any times. The pho is delicious. It's definitely better than the bros. However, service and cleanliness are an issue. My wife and I brought our 3 year old to dinner here one evening. We each ordered a large pho and drinks. We gave the kid some noodles from our bowls. They brought each of us a cream puff but, nothing for 3 yr old. It wasn't a big deal. I gave him mine. I just thought it was stingy and cheap of them to so that. The other more troubling issue is cleanliness. When you see food on the floor, walls and table every visit, there is a problem. I shudder to think what could be in the kitchen. read more

This one is by far our favorite pho place in Ballard area. Don't be fooled by the humble storefront- these guys know how to prep their pho well! Also since COVID hit, I've noticed the trend of some places - their to go food quality went dramatically down, which is absolutely not the case with PHO VIETNAM. Keep up the good work! read more

what a gem. great soup. super clean inside. free cream puff dessert. low price is a nice bonus. read more

Pho Vietnam - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Skip the crowd at Than Bros and head to Vietnam Restaurant for your Pho. Outside is divey, inside is clean, friendly and when I was there there were at least 6 tables full around 1:00 pm on Sunday afternoon. Their Pho is delicious, cheap and quick. I didn't even know it was there until someone told me about it, and it's 5 blocks from my house. Go, slurp, support these guys - they will get us through flu season!!!! read more

Reliable. Not fancy or pretentious. Old Ballard. Hot soup. Great tasting. Good price. If you are looking for a place to bring your dog or eat off a sparkling floor, this aint it. read more

Great pho, simple and classic place. It's the only thing I want to eat when I have a cold.

We have been coming to Seattle and eating Pho every time we are here. We happened upon this place and I think this is some the best Pho we have had!! read more

My sprouts had a piece of balled up straw wrapper on the plate (they obviously gave me a plate of sprouts from a previous table), and my pho tasted like a toilet or some type of bathroom cleaner... read more

This is the best Pho i have ever had. It's cheap, great, they have Young Coconut Drink (coconut water... the FRESH kind!!!). The service is up and down, but it's always worth it. I have tried Pho downtown, lower queen Anne, Capitol Hill, the U District and all the way down to Tacoma.... This is AMAZING!!!! P.S. Ask for extra cilantro P.S.S. The cream puffs are so good that you should really eat it before you finish your Pho and realize that you can't put anything else in your mouth! read more

Straight forward and consistently good pho. The space is exactly what you would expect from a pho place that has been open off the beaten path for well over a decade - lots of semi-over grown plants in the entry way, somewhat sparse dining room decor, and the focus is obviously on the broth and not the surroundings. They're still touting that "best pho in Seattle" award from 1999. One of only two places I've found in Ballard that make a good veggie pho. Kind of goes without saying, but don't get take out. They charge for each container and the food is never quite as good at home. They are only open until 8:30, but this has also make me realize how often I toe the line on most places' 9:00 closing time. Plan accordingly. read more

I tried to place a to go order over the phone for a "medium" bowl of pho, and the person who answered said they don't have medium sizes. When I asked what sizes were available, he abruptly hung up on me. I then went to the restaurant to order in person, and when I tried to approach the man at the register, he shushed me and held up a finger, then waved me away before turning back to the kitchen. Frustrated, I turned around to leave and was halfway out the door when he called me back and asked what I wanted to order. I placed my order (turns out they have small, large and x-large sizes) and then realized that he was wearing his mask below his nose and the people in the back were not wearing gloves or masks at all. When I got home, I found strands of hair in the pho noodles. I can't comment on the flavor of the pho since I didn't end up eating any. On the positive side, everything was packaged well, with the broth in a plastic jar and noodles and toppings in separate containers. Stay away if you are concerned about COVID. read more

Great for takeout, because the pho is super tasty! I wouldn't take a date here though. Let's just say the visual appeal leaves a bit to be desired. If this review was only about taste: 4.5 stars. The decor knocks it downs a few pegs. However, it'll stay our local go-to pho place! read more

It's a clean, basic pho spot. Good vegetarian. I've been a few times and each time is the exact same experience. Easy enough.

i live in ballard and go to vietnam restaurant often. personally, i like that it's a kind of a hole-in-the-wall sort of establishment. the people that i take there always look a bit frightened, but they come out of it extremely sated. they have their own parking lot, but it is a bit of a step up from the road and can impale the underside of your car. another thing to be wary of is that it is cash only, but everything on their menu is astonishingly inexpensive. i ate there the other day and received two orders of pho, two orders of fresh rolls, and a lemonade for around $16. you also get the complimentary cream puffs. i love their fresh rolls, and i was impressed that they were -- aside from even existing on the menu -- so full of fresh herbs and came with a sauce other than thinned peanut butter. i went there once when i had first had orthodontics done and was extremely sore, but nothing was going to get between me and those fresh rolls. the server saw how much i was struggling and brought me a pair of kitchen shears to cut the fresh roll up with. it probably wasn't the most sanitary of efforts, but the staff are very nice (though i've had some things lost in translation before -- pain, however, was not). the pho is really, really good. the noodles, as someone else said, aren't just a big block that end up splashing in your face. they're also not mushy and falling apart. their herbs and sprouts are really fresh, and it comes out almost immediately. i really enjoy the steak whereas i normally don't. their chicken is really tender and shredded rather than in unmanageable slices. their veggie is, indeed, veggie -- you can actually tell, which is comforting. as i mentioned before, they have lemonade which is freshly made and utterly refreshing. they also have boba "teas," but they're more of an icy shake than the milk tea that i was expecting. it was still good, but just not a milk tea. i assume that i am going back next week or so. it happens to be down the road from the value village, so this is convenience as its finest. thank you, vietnam restaurant. read more

Best veggie pho in seattle, hands down. The broth is perfect and it comes with broccoli only- which I prefer over tons of various veggies thrown in. The cream puffs ROCK. read more

My happy go-to place for pho in Seattle. It's definitely not fancy, but the pho is inexpensive, the broth is deep and full, and you can get in and out of there in under 30 minutes and for less than $7. read more

wow. this was awful... i'm sick and wanted soup, and i didn't feel like going the extra 2 min to get to my usual spot so i stopped in here. MISTAKE. the food was terrible- it didn't even taste like beef broth, it was like water with over cooked noodles and the egg rolls tasted like flavorless tofu... i left well over 80% of my food on the plate becuse i found it so gross. not only was the food awful, i watched the little old lady that was taking orders get in to an argument with one of the customers after she brought him the wrong food not once, not twice, but three times. the third time he told her it was the wrong order and when she ignored him, he ate one of the spring rolls, she came out to take the food away from him then started yelling at him for eating someone else's food. long story short- next time, i'll go the extra 2 min to get to monkey bridge... and so should you... read more

The broth is amazing, the ingredients are fresh and it's hard to beat the price. I always leave full and happy. The French style coffee over sweeted condensed milk is yummy. I find myself craving it on a regular basis. read more

Down home local family run pho and general Vietnamese place. I'm not an expert at pho, but I thought the vegetarian pho was great. Reasonably priced, friendly service, basic decor. read more

If you're looking for pho this is the place to go. They use good quality meat and it's always fresh and hot. I really like their broth in all of their soups, they are full of flavor which I appreciate because I've had plenty of experiences with watery pho at other places. It's not super fancy inside and it looks a bit outdated but don't let that deter you from trying it out. I would also recommend checking in to make sure that they are open if you're attempting to grab a bite to eat in the later evening. I know I have had a little confusion as to when they actually close. If you like coffee I would recommend trying their Vietnamese coffee and if you're not into coffee they make really good lemonade. read more

First timer and won't be the last timer. Good pho broth and the noodles aren't clumped together. I ordered the small and it was still a lot of food. The free cream puff at the end is even tasty. read more

I am a little embarrassed to say this but this place is dirty....aaaaand one of my favorite pho places in the universe. Its pretty straight forward pho but their broth is the best in town and their prices are cheap and the staff always super friendly. read more

To be honest, I was scared to try this place. It's dingy, run down and not very inviting. But, being home with a flu, a giant bowl of Pho Tai sounded like the perfect comfort. My wonderful SO went to get take out from Pho Viet Nam and When he got back I was delightfully surprised! Everything was packed neatly, noodles in one container, broth in another and sprouts, herbs and raw beef in another. It barely fit in the largest soup bowl I could find. They didn't include any Sriracha or chili sauce, but I always have that stocked! The pho was good, not the best I've had, but perfect for what I needed at that moment. Oh, and SO said the restaurant was pretty clean, in contrast to the outside appearance! :) read more

If you want an alternative to Than Bros, then this is the place! (Not saying Than Bros is bad or anything, just suggesting an alternative.)

Been coming here for years. Never been fancy but it's clean, quiet, cheap, and the phó has been consistently satisfying. Perfect remedy for a cold or even on a summer day. Yummy springrolls! read more

Pho Bo Vien was fantastic! Very flavorful meatballs. The fresh spring rolls are large and delicious. Very casual atmosphere. No frills but none are needed with food this good. read more

Best pho ive ever had. The broth is addicting. Get a large, you will feel like a happy pregnant woman. Even when the broth gets cold it's still good. Does not have a strange dishwater residue like some pho places. :) read more

Lots of un-flavorful broth, little meat, little noodles, big price. I suppose we are spoiled always eating in the I.D. , but come on people, you should know this is not five star, not even four star good. Please make the trip downtown for the real deal, sorry to say I think Than Brothers is even better. read more

Best Pho in Seattle. That and the owner/chef actually takes the time to skim most of the excess oil from the pho stock. Also, it is unlikely that you will get the standard "brick" of noodles floating in the middle of the broth; it will actually look like complete soup. The broth is exactly what pho broth is meant to taste like. It is not supposed to overpower, be too salty, or taste so much like anise star that you feel you've just taken a bite of potpourri. The 3-star-or-fewer ratings (although they are outnumbered by favorable ratings) all seem to complain about the blandness of the broth. These people would likely prefer the salty, tongue-numbing assault of Nissin Cup O Noodles. They are welcome to it. To show there's no hard feelings for the authentic-pho-haters; I noted there is a Panda Express coupon in the Seattle Times Weekend Edition inserts from last week. Be sure to grab it before you recycle your paper. You see? We can still be friends. read more

I have the flu. I got out of bed and drove there for the Pho. There was nothing I wanted more. I waited in the car because I look of the walking dead. He brought it to my car...sweetheart. I love this place. read more

Pho juice! This is the best pho I've had consistently. Hands down the most flavorful soup in this part of town. I've taken my entire family here many times and the pho has always been splendid. I highly recommend this place. ..you will not be sorry. read more

Best Pho I've had in Seattle so far. I ordered the #1 and my girlfriend ordered the #12, the difference is basically in how much meat you want. Their Chili sauce was a perfect addition to the broth. Also had the Thai Iced Tea, it was very good! Highly recommend. read more

I had a big bowl of the oh so tasty Pho... Ummmm! Delicious, lots of tripe, and lots of beef. The broth was very good, not in the least bit salty.The sprout, basil and jalapenos were fresh and crunchy... Just like they should be! Bring cash... no credit... no checks... Just a great big hot bowl of delicious, nutritious Pho! It does a body good! JR read more

Come here if you don't have the time to go to the better spots. The food is not as easy on the stomach as other establishments I have experienced. Ask for water when you get there because they do not give it to you. read more

The best Pho that I have had in Seattle. Period. I've been about a dozen times in the last year, and every time I get the young coconut milk. It is served with large thin slices of coconut and the round ice cubes with the holes in em (the best kind of ice in my opinion) The service is exactly what you would expect from a Pho place. read more

Place has gone down hill the older the owner gets. Overall cleanliness is getting worse and worse. All the tables, spoons, chopsticks etc are dirty at the tables. Service is not as good. Still cheap good pho but unfortunately owner is having a hard time keeping up with his business with age. read more

I've been on a bit of a pho kick this week. Maybe because I have a cold. Since I have been sick, I've been going to pho places closer to my house. Big mistake, as I should just come to Viet Nam whenever I want pho. This is my favorite in Seattle. I always get a large #2, sometimes with extra meat if I'm a little hungrier. You should try it. There's nothing fancy about this place, but that's not what I'm looking for when I get pho. Really fresh food, not-too-fatty meats, firm noodles and amazing broth. No reason to go anywhere else. read more

I give it a Phour out of Phive. For Pho, this place is solid. The broth is so tasty! One thing though, I would never dine in. I've always gotten the soup to go because the establishment is such a dive and not a dive in that cool, hip, Seattle dive type of place. It just plane looks like a sucky place to eat a meal. Since they offer food to go, I wont mark down any stars. If you like hot flavorful Pho, chicken, beef, or meatball, you will love this place. Just call and order to go and it's ready in 10mins. Perfect for a cold day, or a cold virus. read more