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The oxtail pho at Ba Sa restaurant on Bainbridge Island.
Kayle John

Where to Get Soothing Bowls of Pho in the Seattle Area

With options made with whole beef ribs, oxtails, chicken, and more

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The oxtail pho at Ba Sa restaurant on Bainbridge Island.
| Kayle John

If you find yourself wavering in your faith that Seattle is a world-class city, consider this: How many other towns in the U.S. have pho shops on every other corner? From spots that are little more than roadside shacks to hugely successful and influential mini-chains, pho restaurants are everywhere, and every Seatteite has their favorite place to go when they want an antidote to those rain-streaked days.

As you probably know, pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup. A typical bowl consists of rice noodles, meat or occasionally tofu, vegetables, and of course the broth — cooked low and slow, usually clear yet infused with fatty richness from animal bones and highly fragrant. Around town you can find giant bowls of pho that easily feed four people, pho topped with whole simmered beef ribs, and oxtail pho bright with fresh chopped herbs. It’s possible to get takeout pho, but it’s not something we recommend; the places that offer it will usually give you all the ingredients in separate containers for heat-at-home meals. Here are some of our favorites from around the Seattle area.

Know of a spot that should be on our radar? Send us a tip by emailing seattle@eater.com. As usual, this list is not ranked; it’s organized geographically.

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Pho 99 Authentic Vietnamese

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A hidden oasis in Shoreline, this cozy pho shop feels like something likely to be found in the heart of Hanoi. The name is more than a sales tactic; the quality of the pho is evident in the intense aroma and tender meats that Vietnamese patrons swear by.

Lotus Pond Vietnamese Cuisine

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This Vietnamese restaurant in Haller Lake has been impressing local restaurant owners and food writers with its northern Vietnamese dishes, including its pho. Options include pho with beef short ribs and tripe, duck pho, seafood pho, and an unusual spicy mala pho with rare steak. It’s regularly packed with families speaking Vietnamese and is a favorite of Monsoon and Ba Bar co-owner Eric Banh. (Owner Anh Le previously worked at Tamarind Tree  in the Chinatown-International District.)

Mekong Village

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This Bitter Lake restaurant has a fantastic menu of traditional Vietnamese dishes like broken rice plates, fresh vermicelli, and one of the largest banh xeos (savory fried crepes) in town. The pho is refined and jam-packed with umami, and the portions are generous.

A bowl of pho with spring rolls on the side
Portions are generous at Bitter Lake’s Mekong Village.
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Ông Lắm Bistro

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This Roosevelt Vietnamese restaurant that opened in 2023 offers a twist on the basic pho pho-rmula. You can get regular thin rice noodles or fresh noodles, which are thicker and chewier, imparting a different texture than the thin noodles common around town. Beyond that, the broth is excellent — fresh and onion-y and full of flavor even without the hot sauce or jalapenos.

A bowl of pho topped with orange chiles. Harry Cheadle

Pho Viet Anh

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This Vietnamese hotspot within walking distance from the Space Needle is a charming, comforting oasis from the tourist traps in the area. Here, one can enjoy perfectly seasoned pho, whether the broth contains meatballs, spicy beef, or a combo.

Ba Sa Restaurant

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Vietnamese siblings Trinh and Thai Nguyen— who came to the U.S. as refugees — explore the food of their childhood at this modern Bainbridge Island restaurant. Southeast Asian flavors meet locally farmed and foraged ingredients in dishes like pho served with dry-aged ribeye or mushrooms.

CÔBA - Viet Kitchen & Ales

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This Queen Anne restaurant and bar has incredibly rich broth — it’s deep and savory and almost peppery, perfect winter food. There’s oxtail pho on the menu here, and even a bowl of pho with a whole dang beef shank in there. It’s like... how do you even eat it? Try to strip the meat off with your chopsticks? Or just pick the bone up caveman-style and tear the tender meat off with your teeth? The latter option is definitely more fun.

Meekong Bar

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While this Belltown restaurant is mostly known for its fusion snacks such as banh mi burgers, the pho here can’t be overlooked. The standard version comes loaded with shredded meat and vegetables, but one spin includes the satay pho, blending flavors from other southeast Asian cuisines rather successfully.

This boisterous local enterprise, a sister mini-chain to Monsoon, is known for its modern takes on Vietnamese street food cuisine. The pho here, made with local ingredients such as Draper Valley chicken, is no exception. The Capitol Hill, U Village, and South Lake Union locations are open for takeout and dine-in in lively dining rooms equipped with bars slinging well-balanced cocktails.

A bowl of pho in a white ceramic bowl with big chunks of oxtail, rare sliced beef, and long pieces of green onion.
The oxtail pho at Ba Bar.
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Pho Bac Súp Shop

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The Pham family’s Pho Bac “boat” restaurant was a pioneer in the Vietnamese dining scene — and the more modern Pho Bac Sup Shop continues its legacy in Little Saigon. Tender beef falls off massive beef ribs on its internet-famous pho or on the spicy bun bo hue. Pair the fragrant bowls of broth with cocktails made with passionfruit and mango or herbaceous drinks made with Thai basil and Vietnamese coriander.

Pho So 1

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A staple in the Little Saigon section of the International District, Pho So 1 stands out thanks to its assortment of high-quality meats, everything from beef and well-done flank to fatty flank, tendon, and tripe. Each and every item is a treat to soak in the rich pho broth.

A bowl of pho at Pho So 1, next to a selection of garnishes
Pho So 1 has been a staple of the International District for years.
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Huong Duong

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Extra sauces are nice to have on hand, but the best pho barely needs them. Case in point: This Othello spot has broth that’s rich and well-seasoned but not overpowering. It also has a variety of pho selections not commonly found elsewhere, including seafood pho and rare beef pho.

Renton Bistro

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Pho enthusiasts in the south end rave about this spot, and with good reason. The options here are simple, delicately flavored, and loaded with umami, and there are other Vietnamese soups available — such as canh chua — for those who want to mix it up.

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Pho 99 Authentic Vietnamese

A hidden oasis in Shoreline, this cozy pho shop feels like something likely to be found in the heart of Hanoi. The name is more than a sales tactic; the quality of the pho is evident in the intense aroma and tender meats that Vietnamese patrons swear by.

Lotus Pond Vietnamese Cuisine

This Vietnamese restaurant in Haller Lake has been impressing local restaurant owners and food writers with its northern Vietnamese dishes, including its pho. Options include pho with beef short ribs and tripe, duck pho, seafood pho, and an unusual spicy mala pho with rare steak. It’s regularly packed with families speaking Vietnamese and is a favorite of Monsoon and Ba Bar co-owner Eric Banh. (Owner Anh Le previously worked at Tamarind Tree  in the Chinatown-International District.)

Mekong Village

This Bitter Lake restaurant has a fantastic menu of traditional Vietnamese dishes like broken rice plates, fresh vermicelli, and one of the largest banh xeos (savory fried crepes) in town. The pho is refined and jam-packed with umami, and the portions are generous.

A bowl of pho with spring rolls on the side
Portions are generous at Bitter Lake’s Mekong Village.
Mekong Village/Facebook

Ông Lắm Bistro

This Roosevelt Vietnamese restaurant that opened in 2023 offers a twist on the basic pho pho-rmula. You can get regular thin rice noodles or fresh noodles, which are thicker and chewier, imparting a different texture than the thin noodles common around town. Beyond that, the broth is excellent — fresh and onion-y and full of flavor even without the hot sauce or jalapenos.

A bowl of pho topped with orange chiles. Harry Cheadle

Pho Viet Anh

This Vietnamese hotspot within walking distance from the Space Needle is a charming, comforting oasis from the tourist traps in the area. Here, one can enjoy perfectly seasoned pho, whether the broth contains meatballs, spicy beef, or a combo.

Ba Sa Restaurant

Vietnamese siblings Trinh and Thai Nguyen— who came to the U.S. as refugees — explore the food of their childhood at this modern Bainbridge Island restaurant. Southeast Asian flavors meet locally farmed and foraged ingredients in dishes like pho served with dry-aged ribeye or mushrooms.

CÔBA - Viet Kitchen & Ales

This Queen Anne restaurant and bar has incredibly rich broth — it’s deep and savory and almost peppery, perfect winter food. There’s oxtail pho on the menu here, and even a bowl of pho with a whole dang beef shank in there. It’s like... how do you even eat it? Try to strip the meat off with your chopsticks? Or just pick the bone up caveman-style and tear the tender meat off with your teeth? The latter option is definitely more fun.

Meekong Bar

While this Belltown restaurant is mostly known for its fusion snacks such as banh mi burgers, the pho here can’t be overlooked. The standard version comes loaded with shredded meat and vegetables, but one spin includes the satay pho, blending flavors from other southeast Asian cuisines rather successfully.

Ba Bar

This boisterous local enterprise, a sister mini-chain to Monsoon, is known for its modern takes on Vietnamese street food cuisine. The pho here, made with local ingredients such as Draper Valley chicken, is no exception. The Capitol Hill, U Village, and South Lake Union locations are open for takeout and dine-in in lively dining rooms equipped with bars slinging well-balanced cocktails.

A bowl of pho in a white ceramic bowl with big chunks of oxtail, rare sliced beef, and long pieces of green onion.
The oxtail pho at Ba Bar.
Look at Lao Studios

Pho Bac Súp Shop

The Pham family’s Pho Bac “boat” restaurant was a pioneer in the Vietnamese dining scene — and the more modern Pho Bac Sup Shop continues its legacy in Little Saigon. Tender beef falls off massive beef ribs on its internet-famous pho or on the spicy bun bo hue. Pair the fragrant bowls of broth with cocktails made with passionfruit and mango or herbaceous drinks made with Thai basil and Vietnamese coriander.

Pho So 1

A staple in the Little Saigon section of the International District, Pho So 1 stands out thanks to its assortment of high-quality meats, everything from beef and well-done flank to fatty flank, tendon, and tripe. Each and every item is a treat to soak in the rich pho broth.

A bowl of pho at Pho So 1, next to a selection of garnishes
Pho So 1 has been a staple of the International District for years.
Jay Friedman/Eater Seattle

Huong Duong

Extra sauces are nice to have on hand, but the best pho barely needs them. Case in point: This Othello spot has broth that’s rich and well-seasoned but not overpowering. It also has a variety of pho selections not commonly found elsewhere, including seafood pho and rare beef pho.

Renton Bistro

Pho enthusiasts in the south end rave about this spot, and with good reason. The options here are simple, delicately flavored, and loaded with umami, and there are other Vietnamese soups available — such as canh chua — for those who want to mix it up.

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