Phở Ba
Vietnamese restaurant · International District ·
Pho with beef, chicken, and veggie options in unpretentious digs
Pho with beef, chicken, and veggie options in unpretentious digs
"Most recognize Pho Bac as the OG pho of Seattle, and many say that the newly reopened shop on Rainier in Mount Baker is the better of the two locations. Save for a few side dishes like fries and Chinese donut sticks, pho is the only food being served here, though you can get 19 different kinds. Pho Bac is run by the Pham family, and if you’re looking for more modern offerings, try their Pho Bac Sup Shop just across from the pioneering “boat” location in Little Saigon, where the pho tron (“dry pho”) is the true gem." - Jay Friedman
"This steamy little shop in the CID churns out a sweet-umami broth that should be sold in bouillon form. It needs no hoisin, sriracha, or toppings—though extras never hurt. Either way, it's a pleasure to sift through delicate noodles and perfectly cooked meat in the tiny dining room, sitting elbow to elbow with groups of college students, regulars, and a constant stream of take-out orders. Just know this place isn't cash-only, but it is cash-preferred." - kayla sager riley, aimee rizzo, gabe guarente
"This steamy little shop the CID churns out a sweet-umami broth that should be sold in bouillon form. It needs no hoisin, sriracha, or toppings—though extras never hurt. Either way, it's a pleasure to sift through delicate noodles and perfectly cooked meat in the tiny dining room, sitting elbow to elbow with groups of college students, regulars, and a constant stream of take-out orders. Just know this place isn't cash-only, but it is cash-preferred." - Kayla Sager-Riley
"It’s a little ironic that one of the options at the most exclusive lounge areas is pho, normally an affordable meal. Here it’s served at a fun — if complicated — station: The broth is poured through a pour-over-coffee-esque setup that infuses it with ginger and other aromatics, then you pour the broth over noodles and add toppings, including ribeye from a carving station. This wasn’t our favorite thing at the media tasting preview, but it’s worth trying if you’re in the freakin’ Moet and Chandon Imperial Lounge." - Harry Cheadle
"Famed International District mainstay Pho Bac recently opened up the parking lot outside its well-known boat-shaped restaurant for an outdoor party of sorts with fried chicken masters Mangosteen x Boba Bar." - Gabe Guarente