Mother and daughter duo Oanh Nguyen and Huong Huynh have been running this long-lasting and prominent Vietnamese restaurant on Rainier Ave since 2010. I've mostly gotten takeout here pre-pandemic, especially their grilled beef short ribs broken rice plate and sometimes their canh chua. Sadly I haven't been back since the pandemic broke out, and I heard they've been struggling to stay afloat because of rising rent costs and the fact they had to close down briefly because of said pandemic and some crime around the neighborhood. My foodie friend and I decided to come dine in here on a Sunday around 1pm after The Block. Why am I mentioning The Block? That's later in this review. As for the interior, you got a massive number of tables that can seat anywhere from 2 to at least 6 or so people, and there's a TV in the far left side. The floor is carpet and the tables and chairs are a little worn out but honestly that's not at all deterring me and actually makes me feel more at home eating here. You get a double-sided laminated menu to look at, and staff take your order after. This was during lunch time, so I got their hu tieu dac biet, which has shrimp, squid, fish cakes, grounded pork bits and sliced pork all in a clean broth with rice noodle. This can be requested as a noodle soup (nuoc) or dry noodle (kho). Broth is clean, a little sweet, and tastes of both pork and squid. All meats were tender and chewy without losing too much of their taste, and the rice noodles were smooth and didn't break apart too easily. The two kinds of pork were my favorite meats since they had a similar taste to the heartwarming broth. I could only finish a little over half of this dish though, because I overestimated how much I could eat at The Block, so it looks like I didn't enjoy the dish when really I loved every part of it! So apologies to whoever was working that day when they saw my half-full bowl of hu tieu! My foodie friend ate every part of his com tam dac biet with grilled beef short ribs, and enjoyed it very much. Food here hits, and I'm happy to have been able to enjoy it all while supporting them during this difficult time for them! You can also help by either donating to their GoFundMe page or by dining in here, taking out food or even asking them for catering. Either way, I wanna make a return visit to try their other dishes like their banh mi sandwiches! I have been hearing at least three patrons ordering that throughout my 1.5 hour visit here. read more

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3.5 The portions and price are right but was disappointed that all our rice noodles were broke up into little pieces. Also typically high quality pho broth will congeal a bit once you take it home for leftovers bc of the collagen inside but it didn't happen for us Service was really nice. read more

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the place is empty a lot but they have so much space! they do takeout a lot. The staff are so friendly and fun. I have loved everything I've eat here and I think they have my favorite bahn mi in seattle. read more

Great local place with cozy, very relaxed interior. Really friendly staff and pretty quick service, with a huge menu! Pho is pretty good, but the broken rice dishes and banh mi are fantastic. Affordable too, good for dine in and takeout! read more

They have their own parking lot, so parking is easy. The interior is cozy, has carpet and plenty of seating, but felt a bit cluttered with lots of boxes and random stuff on some of the tables to the left and center areas. The price of pho is lower than most restaurants and the food portions are generous. The menu is very extensive and offers both Vietnamese and Chinese food. Ordered the following: Large combination pho - huge bowl of pho, could feed 2 people, broth was standard, noodles were slightly over cooked, and the cuts of beef could be fresher Lunch special with Mongolian beef and noodles - the sauce the beef was cooked in was tasty, the beef was very tough, the noodles tasted good with lots of veggies. I might come back to try other items but would go elsewhere for pho. read more

Thien Phat - Large combination pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Not too bad . Food wasn't crazy special but good. I always go to Rainer teriyaki and try this spot here and there.

Very homey atmosphere. I usually go there grab a few sandwiches and the lady/cashier ( forgot to ask her name) is very friendly. I love their beef banh mi. read more

Very bussin pho, all food was good and the service is amazing. It's a nice homey feeling where the food reminds you of home

This is our favorite local spot for a quick bowl of pho or a vermicelli bowl. The food is amazing, the ambiance is relaxed and it often feels like the customers have a longstanding relationship with the owners. So yeah, food is awesome, service is great, and prices are fair. read more

Thien Phat - #25 - LARGE because I love soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food is so tasty. My favorite vermicelli bowl with lemon grass beef and an egg roll. My partner loves the pho. If you get the large make sure you're hungry, it is no joke. The menu is really big so there is something for every one. The food comes very quickly. You can tell it's family run and a neighborhood favorite from the way they chat with the regulars. The place has a homey feel that is low key and comfortable. read more

Thien Phat - Large steak and brisket pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Still a regular haunt for pho. It scratches the itch and is in the rotation. The strip gets targeted. The teriyaki place next door had a shooting and a car backed into doors here to grab some change. Stop in and get some food. read more

Thien Phat is about 5 to 7 minutes south of International District on Rainier Ave S. While I normally go to CID or Little Saigon, I detoured to Thien Phat instead because they have been suffering from break-ins, thefts, and all-around criminal insanity. Since the pandemic, they fell behind on rent and is on the verge of closure after 13 years in business. Their loyal customer base is campaigning for them, and a go-fund-me is open. Vanishing Seattle, "Find Me in Seattle", and NW Asian Weekly have written/posted about them, but progress remains slow. On the day we went (9/17), we drove up to see both their front doors had smashed glass, despite having bars on their doors and windows. From their security cameras, a SUV backed into their doors then used chains to pull the bars/doors open. The only things taken are change, the tip jar, and change for leukemia fund. Sigh. I felt safe when I was there. These petty crimes are more about the cash than intent to harm. They unfortunately leave damages that cause thousands of dollars to fix each time. Seattle, do better for these small businesses! Oanh is the face of the restaurant, and the daughter of the cook. Opening the restaurant is the mom's dream. Oanh is a bubbly and kind server/proprietor. As we dine, we overheard other customers inquiring about their situation. Oanh continues to put on a brave face and that they'll keep the restaurant open for as long as they can. All my friends who live in the area commented that they love this place. So there you have it, give them a try, help them out if you can, find them on gofundme. Parking is easy. They have their own lot. The interior is simple. Staff is minimal during dinner hours as they tend to be busier for lunch. The food came out quickly! The cost is very reasonable, competitive to ID, and much, much lower than the Eastside. The Food: Pho Dac Biet, $12.95 - 5 Stars This is the combo pho with everything. Flavorful broth, lots of protein, fresh meats. No complaints. Mi Dac Biet, $13.95 - 5 Stars This is the egg noodle soup with shrimps, fish balls, and squid. Normally there is pork and ground pork but I asked to skip those. It is huge! I couldn't finish it. The chew of the noodles and the broth are both very good. Goi Cuon Tom, $6.95 - 4.5 Stars Shrimp spring (or fresh) rolls. Well stuffed rolls that filled me up, so I couldn't finish my noodles. Hahaha. Take home dishes (The photos look duller after a long drive): Com Tam Thien Phat, $14.95 - 4.5 Stars Menu: Broken rice with short ribs, shredded pork skin, egg cake, shrimps on a skewer, sunny side up egg An excellent and filling combo dish. It tasted good even after re-heating two days later. I cooked a side of veggies to complement, and this rice dish became two meals. Mi Xao - 2 orders, 1 with beef, 1 with shrimp, $13.95 to $14.95 - 3.5 Stars Menu: Stir fried yakisoba/thin egg noodle with choice of protein and veggies These two noodle dishes weren't as good as the other dishes. The egg noodle is the soft chow mein noodle. I thought it was the type in the noodle soup, which is skinnier and have a better chew. Both dishes didn't have a distinctive flavor. I added seasoning to both when I reheated and re-stir-fried. The portion is excellent though. Side note: Friends suggested their fish sauce wings and lemongrass beef banh mi. read more

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This is my absolute favorite place to get Vietnamese food! Beyond great quality and such sweet service! We are on a budget and can still afford this quality place! Thankful for them in the neighborhood! read more

Such a great local place! Anh is so nice and accommodating and remembers what I like. Nothing is too much trouble. Great papaya salad, Me Sow Young, a Vietnamese dish which is crispy egg noodles with veggies and meat if that's your jam, and so much more. You will not go hungry! A true neighborhood place! Closed Tuesdays. read more

Food was mythical, I ate the mongolian chicken stir fry. Packed with a lot of food, the chicken was delicious. The counter lady was very kind and helpful with figuring out what I wanted. Her mother, probably the owner, was super kind as well and everything about this Vietnamese cuisine was happy. Ambiance was unique, one of a kind! Fun place, give it a shot. read more

Went on a Friday night and got a seat in the large dining area. Lots of people were coming for take out too. Service was pleasant and helped us to decide on entrees from their large menu. There were over 100 choices to choose from and we went with pho/noodles bowls. read more

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First time visit while we were on vacation. The food was very tasty and not overpriced. Friendly service too. We had the combo pho and the broth was rich and delicious. The meat was fresh and the noodles were not over cooked. Will definitely return the next time we visit Seattle. read more

I have ordered take out before large soup and the vermicelli noodles bowl. The size is generous the two items. Flavor was on point. I went today, the soup was hot and delicious, with viet ice coffee and banh mi sandwich. Consistency stands legit for me, with good flavors. read more

Sandwiches are fresh and wonderful. Ingredients are fresh and plentiful. Bread is crusty on the outside and soft and delightful on the inside. read more

Their banh mi here is cheap ($4) and delicious. I walk over here for lunch. It seems like they make it for you when you order and not always pre-made which I like and appreciate. I ordered their pho to go. And while it was good, they didn't include any Sriracha or hosin sauce to go, and places typically have it in small containers. There was a lime. Though Sriracha and hosin are usually a given when eating pho. I'm sure if I asked they would have given me it, but they should have already been in there. The service is awesome. The young lady that's always at the front is engaging and makes you feel comfortable. read more

A comforting Asian restaurant w/ a family and local vibe. The food here is excellent and the atmosphere is always welcoming and warm. The lemongrass beef banh mi w/ egg is my favorite in Seattle. My favorite used to be Saigon Deli for years but this one takes the cake. The oxtail pho is fantastic, as is their crab soup w/ udon noodles. Pretty much all of their soup noodle dishes are fantastic. Also highly recommend a hot vietnamese coffee to end the meal. read more

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I ordered pho to go from here while I was in the area. The lady working was nice and recommended heating up the soup when I got home to have the best experience. When I got home, I was pleased to find the food was packaged well and it seemed like a pretty large portion. I was, however, disappointed by the broth. The broth was clear but lacking in flavor. The broth can really make or break a bowl of pho, so I don't know if I'll be returning here. read more

Thien Phat - Pho chin - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This review was for a dine in experince. Delicious pho! Order the large if you have the appetite or go with the small and perhaps the grilled pork spring rolls. read more

Thien Phat - Grilled pork spring rolls and Large Pho Tai (rare beef steak) - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A comforting and homey restaurant with yummy classic dishes. Mostly Vietnamese and some Chinese. My sisters and I shared a large pho, combination fried rice and banh mi and it was more than enough! read more

Great food, prices and friendly service. Ive had several dishes; all of which were great. Today I returned and had pho. It was delicious - as good or better than any I've had elsewhere. Try them!! read more

Good for groups. We frequently come here after church on Sunday's, and they can easily Accommodate. Food is fairly quick and tasty. Lots of people order pho, or banh mi. I ordered bun no hue here for $10.95 for a large bowl. I was stuffed but I could finish it. The soup was flavorful! I was surprised there wasn't the usually meatballs, or pork hock. I'm not a huge fan of the blood so I was ok that they didn't have that. The service was great, the lady was so nice. She knows our entire party!! I would return again and I will probably be there on Sunday. read more

Thien Phat - Bun bo hue ($10.95) - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Lately I've been sticking to my go-to's and haven't had the time to try something new... but last Thursday we decided to stop at Thien Phat for a quick dinner. It was super hot outside (like 95 degrees!), so naturally it was SUPER HOT inside -- I mean, not many small restaurants have AC in Seattle, ya know? The server sat us down by a fan and after about five minutes we got used to the heat. I decided to get the bun vermicelli bowl with eggrolls and grilled pork, and my bf got some sort of curry rice? I gotta say that the portion sizes here are enormous! My bun bowl was way bigger than I was expecting, and the food was pretty yummy too. The fish sauce had the perfect amount of sweetness. I was tempted to try one of their avocado smoothies (they advertise that almost all of their smoothies are made with fresh fruit!) but I decided to pass this time since I was already full from my food. I'll be back to try the pho -- and probably the smoothie -- but it'll most likely be on a cooler day... lol. read more

Thien Phat - curry & bun vermicelli bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If you're looking for a steamy bowl of goodness that is pho, look no further than Thien Phat. Their large pho is enough to feed a small army, and at a really reasonable price. read more

The staff is so incredibly friendly. I enjoy walking in and talking with them. The food is okay. The meat does not taste fresh, maybe it's been frozen for awhile. The banh mi price is unbeatable so we always have to get them. The meat is sometimes dry but the sandwich as a whole is tasty. The pho broth is super delicious though. I didn't even need to add sriracha or hoisin like I usually do. The bun is also very tasty. I would say it's about a 3.5 star place but I can't do a half rank. I'll round up rather than down. read more

Very good pho. Portions are huge. Like the parking lot in front of the restaurant. Don't forget to pick up some dessert after your meal. We love the pandan coconut jelly. read more

Ordered the steak pho and some spring rolls. Spring rolls were just okay, I've definitely had better. The sauce was also really runny and lacking flavor. My table also ordered a salad and 2 vermicelli bowls (1 shrimp and the other pork w/ egg roll). My pho was mediocre, I was so excited because I was so hungry but was sadly unimpressed. The soup wasn't very beefy either, tasted a bit watered down. The pieces of steak were also not very appetizing, I didn't eat much of the meat. My table enjoyed their food, their dishes looked a lot better than mine. Maybe next time I'll try a noodle dish instead. Gave 3 stars since my group enjoyed their food. read more

Thought we'd check out another local Vietnamese restaurant. They have a nice space and you can definitely tell it's family owned. Overall, I'd say the food is good and probably the same portion sizes as Mai's just down the street. The prices are a little cheaper. We got the fried lobster wontons.... which look exactly like shrimp. I was VERY skeptical about that. They offer a bunch of bubble tea.. tempted to get an avocado smoothie. I tried the bun bo hue and my bf got his usual of vermicelli but it had steak and meatballs. I must say the meatballs were tasty and maybe even a little deep fried. The meat was tender and served with onions. So we went in right after the Super bowl ended and there was a group of people watching the game drinking and gambling on the game. They definitely offered a lot of entertainment. The older gentlemen were fighting and it nearly broke out in a brawl. Free entertainment although we did feel a little sketched out because they started staring at us... we quickly got our food put in to go boxes and went home. I think we'd come back again to try other items because they do offer a variety of things. Overall pretty decent and happy to support local. read more

We were looking around the area for a quick lunch and saw this place, we opted to try it out. It was spacious inside and can accommodate large group. Service was quick and friendly. We ordered fresh shrimp and pork spring rolls, beef vermicelli bowl for my husband and my usual beef and meatball pho. The serving portions for a large bowl is exactly what I expect, a large bowl. Segue, I've noticed that some Vietnamese pho places now serve the "large" portions in a medium bowl and their small portions, in a well, small bowl. So the first thing I noticed, their spring roll is not tightly packed. I'm no stranger to nice and tightly packed spring rolls and their peanut sauce is watery. Next is the pho, the meat is dry like it has been frozen for a long time. I don't know, but I was wondering where they buy their meat while having the pho. Customer service = 5 Serving portions = 5 Food quality = 3 Space = 5 Cleanliness = 4 read more

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It's always consistent. It's a hole in the wall but tables are always clean. It's in a old building strip. Been going here for over 8-10 years. Beansprouts, lettuce & banana blossoms are always fresh & crunchy. Taste of broth & noodles are always on point. Always super packed on weekends esp. Sunday for lunch. Hope Seattle gets cleaned up so they can stay open longer in the evenings. read more

We had delicious, generous vegetarian pho from Thien Phat with the finest customer care. Lovely space to dine, too. Thank you so much!

Warning: I'm a harsh pho critic I came here about a year ago and all I can remember is that the noodles were slightly over cooked which made the pho hard to eat. I do remember they had generous portions. Really spacious inside. read more

I am unsure as to why everyone has rated this restaurant so low! I had the brisket and steak pho and spring rolls with a friend this weekend and thought the pho was decent. I read a past review that stated they wouldn't eat pho from a place that doesn't smell like pho...so does that mean you want your restaurant to smell like feet? Because that is what pho typically smells like. That makes no sense to me! I did not like the spring rolls, and I believe its is more of a preference as opposed to there being something fundamentally wrong with the roll. I didn't enjoy the thick glass noodles that they had in the roll nor did I care for the filling flavoring with the meat and veggies. The pho was good, nothing outstanding but definitely not the worst I have had. The meat seemed fresh enough and the broth was flavorful. They brought out more than enough fresh basil and beansprouts, which I appreciated! I dislike when restaurants skimp on the basil! They would have received 4 stars had the service been better. I waited quite a while for someone to take our order and they didn't fill our water cups until we were ready to leave. I won't be back but I do not regret at least trying this place out! read more

Thien Phat - Pho and spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've eaten here several times and the food is decent and inexpensive and I would leave four stars...but today I walked my dog through the alley behind the restaraunt. There were bins of carrots and onions left on the ground outside in the alley by the door to the kitchen with no one around. There are rat traps less than 10 feet away, and I have seen live and dead rats in the alley. I walked past again two hours later and the carrots were still there and peeled. I think they are doing prep work outside then leaving it unattended. read more

Thien Phat - Unattended food on ground - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food: 6 Value: 9 Cleanliness: 8 Good value for your money. Food was OK, not screaming amazing. Place was cleaner than the typical Asian restaurant with a big screen TV. Had Hu Tieu and it was OK. Meat was tender but something was amiss to not making it great read more

Thien Phat - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of my favorite restaurants. Service is great and friendly. This woman runs the front alone and always seems to make everyone feel good while making sure the food is prompt and delicious. I love the energy and food here. Definitely have to try the smoothies and bahn mi sandwiches read more