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Hương Bình is one of those places where the menu feels like a love letter to central and southern Vietnamese home cooking. Big bowls, rice cakes, vermicelli platters—this is food built for comfort and family tables.
The standout here is the Bún Bò Huế (Spicy Beef Noodle Soup) ($14.95). The broth is rich with lemongrass and chili oil, layered with pork hock, beef shank, and cha lua (pork sausage). It’s bold, briny, and deeply satisfying—arguably one of the best versions in Seattle.
Another must-try: the Bánh Hỏi Thập Cẩm (Grilled Meat & Vermicelli Platter) ($18.95). It comes loaded with pork, shrimp, and egg rolls, all over delicate woven vermicelli sheets. Add herbs, lettuce wraps, and nước chấm, and you’ve got the ultimate DIY bite.
If you’re curious about something less common, go for the Bánh Bèo (Steamed Rice Cakes) ($12.95). Soft, savory rice cakes topped with shrimp and crispy shallots—light but packed with flavor. The Bánh Ít Trần (Sticky Rice Dumplings) ($12.95) are another specialty, chewy dumplings filled with pork and mung bean, a dish you won’t see everywhere.
The space itself is casual, family-run, and often buzzing with locals. Service is straightforward, portions are generous, and prices are fair for the quality.
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Hương Bình Restaurant is a gem for those craving authentic central Vietnamese dishes. Whether it’s Bún Bò Huế or a vermicelli platter, this is comfort food done right.