Hương Bình Restaurant
Vietnamese restaurant · International District ·
Pork skewers & rice noodles in a down-to-earth setting
Pork skewers & rice noodles in a down-to-earth setting
"Huong Binh is a standout among the many restaurants at 12th and Jackson, hitting the mark with its intersection of quality and value. The grilled pork, perfectly caramelized, is a specialty, particularly as part of banh hoi thit nuong, where pork skewers accompany intricate bundles of thin rice noodles garnished with ground shrimp and scallion. The menu expands on weekends, when specials include duck noodle soup as well as blood sausage congee served with pork tongue, liver, and ear." - Jay Friedman
"The Hue dumplings known as banh bot loc are made from tapioca starch. Translucent and chewy, they’re filled with shrimp and pork and garnished with ground shrimp and green onions. Dip them into Huong Binh’s savory nuoc cham sauce that’s sweet, spicy, potent, and pungent. (If you want to grab and go, you can also find banh bat loc at the Vietnamese delis close to Huong Binh in Little Saigon.)" - Jay Friedman
"Another standout at 12th and Jackson hits the mark with its intersection of quality and value. The grilled pork, perfectly caramelized, is a specialty, particularly as part of banh hoi thit nuong, where pork skewers accompany intricate bundles of thin rice noodles. All available for takeout." - Gabe Guarente
"After more than 30 years slinging popular Vietnamese food on 12th and Jackson in the International District, this longtime favorite has been sold by owner Lien Dang; her son Scott Hoang announced the sale on Facebook and said the restaurant will remain open under new ownership, which has been allowed to keep the Huong Binh name and some of the recipes. It's been celebrated by Eater Seattle as one of the most vibrant Vietnamese restaurants and has appeared on the Eater 38, praised for its perfectly caramelized grilled pork and its expanded weekend menu with specials such as duck noodle soup and congee served with blood sausage, pork tongue, liver, and ear." - Gabe Guarente
"Perennial Eater 38 member Huong Binh has been an International District staple since 1993, serving up hard-to-find Vietnamese specialties. Weekends are prime time, when the already-strong menu expands to include even more impressive dishes. The broth in the various soups is always lovely and complex, and any dishes with pork are worth a purchase." - Megan Hill
