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    Tho Tuong BBQ

    4.4 (280 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Vietnamese
    Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Roasted pork plate and a pound of roasted pork
    Mary R.

    First time here and have nothing bad to say about my experience. Food was amazing, Vietnamese coffee was strong (as it should be) and the staff was very nice. We went around lunch time on a Sunday and it was packed. The foot traffic was consistent the whole time we were there. Noticed a lot of take out orders coming out of the place. Suggested if you are coming here to not be surprised about how busy it is. It's worth the wait!

    Vicki S.

    The more I spend time exploring Tacoma, the more I am loving it! Take this winner of a well-run family-owned restaurant in the Lincoln District of Tacoma. It looks unassuming on the outside, but it is all heart on the inside. You can tell this restaurant has been well-loved in this neighborhood for years-- 28 years in fact! I dug the community vibes and organized hustle and bustle atmosphere. We sat at the counter because it was a full house with many more customers waiting in line to get a table. I'm so glad we sat at the counter-- best seats in the house IMO because we got to chat with the friendly staff and get a close-up view of some entertaining behind the scenes action. I highly recommend the Combo Plate ("Cơm Thập Cẩm" that's comprised of roast duck, roasted pork, and BBQ pork over steamed rice with pickled veggies and their house sauce). Ohmygosh, what a treat!!! Everything tasted so good and the service was welcoming and efficient. It was a lot of food so I took about half of it to go. Including a stuffed sticky rice wrapped in banana leaf that was in a pile next to me and looked too irresistible for me not to take at least one home. This restaurant is a new favorite of mine in Tacoma. They informed me that a more fancy-looking and modern one is located in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle. I plan to check it out one day. Hopefully, it'll be just as great as this OG one.

    Combo meat noodle
    Binnan O.

    Ambiance: This is a little confusing shop. It has hanging meat in its window like a classic Chinatown take out restaurant but it's run by a Vietnamese family and has a Vietnamese-themed mural on the wall. They play electro dance music and the TV just cycles between short clips of cities like Rio de Janiero. Nothing is particularly cohesive but service is very friendly and they show up where it counts, the food. Food: I'm an American born Chinese kid from California and the food here could go head to head with anything in San Diego or LA. The broth is clean and simple Chinese style soup, not too salty and perfectly reduced. They load the bowls with tons of protein and are very flexible with whatever combination of proteins you want. The cha sui is perfect with just the right amount of sweet glaze and a touch of char to keep it interesting. The roast pork has one of the crispiest skins I've had which you can just let soak in the broth to your desired consistency. The duck is moist, tender, and relatively meaty (sometimes restaurants source scrawny ducks which are mostly bone). The weakest part of dish is the which have that store-bought taste and could be fresher and slightly more al dente. Overall this some of the best Chinese BBQ I've had, as good as any major city I've been. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area!

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    Quyen P.

    Tho Thuong BBQ is SO good!! I genuinely love everything they have. It's a small, cozy spot and it definitely gets busy, but honestly it's 100% worth the wait. The food comes out flavorful, fresh, and just hits every time. You can tell they put a lot of care into what they serve. The atmosphere feels lively because of how packed it gets, which kind of adds to the experience. Even when there's a wait, it moves pretty fast and once you're seated, it's all worth it. If you're thinking about going, just go and be prepared to wait a little, but trust me, you won't regret it.

    Left- duck plate Right- bbq pork plate
    Lilian H.

    Amazing Asian bbq place ran by a family. My bf got two different plates to go and their portions are massive. Their pickled veggies cut through the meats well. Duck: 8/10 not too much meat on them. I'm not sure if it's a because it's viet bbq but I'm used to the duck being a dark amber color, theirs was more orange but nevertheless the flavor was still good Char siu bbq pork: 10/10 flavorful, can never go wrong with this one. If I were to order from this place I would go for this again and maybe try the roast pork

    BBQ pork and duck combo!!!

    The food was delicious and the pickled vegetables and peppers balanced the richness of the bbq pork and duck. I give the skin for crispiness!!!

    3 meat soup combo- roast pork, bbq pork, duck.
    Giovanna F.

    Great Vietnamese bbq! Duck was flavorful, roast pork was crisp and juicy. They chop the meat right as you order and the food comes out hot. I've had both the combo rice plate and the combo soup. I also enjoy the pickled veggies to cut through the rich meat. The prices have gone up but what establishment hasn't? The interior was revamped in the last year or two which is refreshing. Not in the best location but worth the drive!

    Combo Lunch Box Plate Pork Belly Roasted Duck BBQ Pork
    Hanh N.

    This type of Vietnamese cuisine is my favoriteeee!! Their proteins are delicious and the portions are great. I love the combo rice box which is all of their meats: BBQ Pork, Crispy Pork Belly, and Duck. The broken rice is amazing & so is the sweet soy sauce that pairs with everything. Separate lines for dine in & take out which is nice too! Love this place!!

    Bbq pork takeout. Packed very well.
    Aliza C.

    This is one of my favorite roasted duck spots, and every time I'm in WA, I try to make the trek to Tacoma for their duck noodle soup. They make phenomenal BBQ pork as well, and the roast pork is equally popular -- but I come for the duck. We stopped in for a quick breakfast and ordered our usual: duck noodle soup and the two-item combo with BBQ pork and roast pork over rice. That first sip of broth was exactly as I remembered - clean, deeply savory, and comforting. It didn't need a single condiment. We did notice the portions of the BBQ pork and roast pork have decreased slightly since our last visit. However, the flavor remains outstanding - tender, well-roasted, and incredibly satisfying. We were greeted and seated quickly. Food arrived moments after ordering. The restaurant filled up by the time we finished our meals. Before leaving, we picked up two pounds of BBQ pork to share with family and friends. It's just that good. This remains a must-stop whenever I'm in Washington.

    Lizzie S.

    This place is always packed. So prepare to wait and have back up order options in case they sell out. The food is very fresh and tasty! The workers are always hustling and doing their best to take care of everyone.

    Carolyn D.

    The best place for bbq in Tacoma!! I have been wanting to come here for a very long time and this place did not disappoint at all. Might be because I'm Vietnamese but I felt so welcomed there. I didn't even tell them but they knew haha. All the staff were super friendly in the Vietnamese hospitality kind of way. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the meats here. The plates are also a good price considering the amount of food you get. The plate comes with a soup that is light yet flavorful - reminds me of the soup that my mom made growing up. It also comes with pickled veggies, cucumber, rice, and the dipping sauce. The picked mustard greens were my favorite! I could eat so much of that. The meat was definitely the star of the show. All of the meat was meaty and kind of fatty at the same time, not dry at all. Full of flavor. The pork belly and duck sin was crispy. Everything I could ever want from Vietnamese bbq meat. The sauce that came with the meal elevated the meat. Closes at 3pm every day, and sometimes they do sell out of meat earlier than that, so make sure to come early and try! Worth it for me. I definitely will buy some meat and bring it home.

    Duck egg noodle soup
    Betty B.

    Street parking, always great service and delicious food. Can't get enough of the roasted pork and duck. Broth is flavorful. Good portions. We frequent at least once a week. Rice plates are good if you don't feel like broth and noodles.

    Duck and bbq pork noodle soup
    Jaynne L.

    Came here to try some noods. I had the duck noodle soup that was dry and soup on the side. The flavor of the duck was so good and a lot of different flavors. The noodles were cooked perfectly. I couldnt stop eating the onion and sour mustard greens and wish they had more, but thats just being greedy lol The service was great and attentive. I will definitely be back to try more!

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    1 year ago

    Everything tastes amazing! The staff are amazing and so polite. The owners are great people. It is my favorite restaurant in Tacoma.

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    I love roast pork there. It was crispy. I love to stop by again when on the way either to sound and back to north

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    2 years ago

    One word, AMAZING! Beautiful aroma wafting through the finning area, and extremely courteous and friendly staff. Highly recommend.

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    1 year ago

    Not from Tacoma but enjoy eating at Tho Toung when I'm in town. Everything is good here--the duck the roast pork and the bbq.

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    Duck was delicious everything else including the roasted pork noodles was rather bland and underwhelming.

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    Good service and food so yummy.... Never disappoint to stop here for lunch .... I love the noodles of combination

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    Ask the Community - Tho Tuong BBQ

    Credit card accepted?

    Yes

    What are the business hours?

    It says temporarily closed til mid March? Is that true?? Also, is it cash only?

    We are closed for renovation. Please check our Facebook page for updates. Credit / debt card can be used

    Are they still open? And do they allow indoor seating?

    Yes and yes. Hours are as posted.

    How is the duck?

    The roast duck was wonderful!

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