Vinason Pho Kitchen - Kent

I've been coming here a few times a month for years. The food is always good and the staff is always nice. But their prices sure have gone up, which is expected with the hyper inflation we had, but the portion sizes have shrunk dramatically as well, especially on the rice bowls, which is my go-to. I used to not be able to eat a whole rice bowl in one sitting, but now it's no problem. The pictures on the menu are representative of what they used to look like (nice and full) but now the bowls are maybe half filled (see my pictures) and my bowl included extra pickled veggies (which used to be free, but now is an extra $.25) with tax my tofu bowl comes $20, which seems like a lot for rice, tofu and some veggies. 😞

Don’t come here if you want authentic Pho. Consider this place as a Pho fusion. Ordering is using kiosk or online only. No in-person order service. Payment by cc only. Can eat if you have $1 million in cash. We were very surprised and disappointed that they added extra “fees” with no explanation. Roughly calculated to 4.5%. And there’s no advanced notice/warning prior to making payment. We’d consider this as “HIDDEN CHARGED”, on top of the already high menu prices. Broth tasted good, but not to the standards of the old time real Vietnamese pho. I ordered the Pho Tai Lan, which supposedly to be the traditional pho. But the noodles are definitely not traditional and the meat is far from it. Besides, you can count the pieces of meat by one hand. Service was robotic, or less. I saw my order was ready on the display screen, but I found NOTHING on the pickup counter. After another 5 minutes’ wait, they finally brought it. But I found it’s missing all the condiments I requested. After I pointed it out to them, there was no apologies. There are plenty of pho restaurants nearby with better quality, lower prices, personalized services, and no extra hidden charges.

I'm surprised I missed this place as crossed the valley almost daily going to/from work but I tried it today. The initial impression when you walk in is great. Really nicely decorated, clean and well laid out. Music tad loud but not bad. I just ordered chicken pho with egg roles to-go. The staff was friendly and helpful. The to-go containers and presentation were excellent. Really good quality. The food was perfect. Fresh, great flavor and just incredibly enjoyable. Place is tad pricey but honestly I think it's worth it in this case. Give it a try! I'll definitely be back and bringing my family with. -cheers-

Very clean place, kind workers, and the pho was absolutely rich in flavor requiring little condiments for a fullness of flavor. For only a $1 additional charge you can get fresh made pho noodles. And it is WORTH IT! The soup is also very easy to take home as it comes in a to go bowl and to take it home you just have to ask for a lid.

Gentrification pho. You know it's a ripoff when they serve it in a paper cup the size of an instant noodle. This place is good if you like eating fast food for restaurant prices. Nowhere near authentic.

I must say that this is the most delicious pho soup I have ever eaten. Very cozy place. Too bad I'm passing through and won't be able to visit this place again. I took a vegetarian soup, my husband shrimp soup. Highly recommend.

The pho is fabulous and the sandwich was delightful. Comfy bamboo, antibacterial seating abounds.

Was out for lunch and looking to try something new. Went to the Kent location and was pleasantly surprised. Step inside and you find a clean modern vibe. I chose the Vermicelli Bowl with pork. The food was served within minutes of ordering, and was delightful. Lettuce and veggies were very fresh, and the pork was flavorful. Thoroughly enjoyed this. You order and pick up at the counter, and prices are reasonable for a good size bowl. I'll definitely stop in again!

Decently good pho but the Banh mi is mediocre. Service and seating area is good and convenient for people working near by!

It gets cold here. Pho is the perfect warm me up lunch. Close to work. Fast service. Super tasty food. Fresh ingredients. I'm a big fan of Vinason.

Solid Vietnamese food, like the other Vinason locations. Food comes out quickly and is super fresh. Prices are a little higher and I think it's in part because they use better ingredients (better = more sustainable, etc.).

My husband was in the area working and saw Vinason Pho Kitchen knowing I would appreciate a good bowl of pho. The customer service at the location was excellent, my order was ready ahead of the provided time frame. The quality of the pho is exactly the same as the another locations; EXCELLENT. The overall location is much smaller than the others, but my husband said seating was ample. I will always recommend Vinason Pho, and happy there are multiple locations.

They are overcharging for a spring roll. I don't know ANY spot charging $9 for ONE fresh roll...that's absolutely ridiculous and foul. I could see $4-$5 but $9...that spring roll better be as big as a burrito for that price. Get it together man....smh

Great location, parking, and ambiance. Very spacious and clean. One star. Employees r kind as well!! I think it's a family business. One star. I got their egg roll, chicken bahn mi and plain bahn mi, and their Thai milk tea. Their bahn me is ok. Nothing to really rave about. Ive came 4 times back to back. I order the bahn min twice and both time the bread was tough. I came in today to pick up the egg rolls and Thai tea and I seen them making a bahn mi for a customer.. u could see the employee tugging to pull the pieces open. Now now.. not like when u take bread out the freezer.. I thought their pricing was a bit expensive for their quality and bread length, however they do give a decent portion. Let's get back to where I said I've came four days consecutively.. the veggie egg rolls n Thai tea is why.. sooo gooodddd!! Love the crispyness of the rolls, love what's inside of the rolls and the size of them. I do wish they were bigger. Thai tea is sweet and refreshing!!!! I do want to mention if u ask for no ice they don't fill it up the way they would if included ice. Had to tell them every time to fill it to the top. They were hesitant and even looked at me oddly but they did it.. I think the cups should be bigger for $8. Or maybe I'm just being fat..? I ordered two Thai teas and two egg rolls, my total was $31... do what u want with that.. I'd still come backs maybe they their other items.

I love the bahn mi scandies here. Also have other good things to eat. Easy to order here too all automated. I come here for lunch sometimes. This place is yummy. If you can eat a lot try their pho challenge.

5 stars plus for the broth here. The broth is so delicious and addicting. I cannot stop thinking about the broth and wonderful flavor. It's got a depth of complexity but still light on the tongue and definitely packed full of umami. On top of delicious broth, the meat here is amazing and delicious. My favorites are - All of them! LOL!! Seriously, but the brisket and meatballs in the pho - chef's kiss. The lemongrass pork in a salad or banh mi - chef's kiss as well. I haven't had anything here that I don't like. It's absolutely my fave place to come for lunch now. My only complaint is that I have to pay to replace noodles with veggies. If you see me sitting in my car - slurping down a bowl of broth, don't bother me because if I dribble down my chin - I'm going to be mad at the waste.

What a find! I don't remember where I first saw or heard about this place but I'd been wanting to go here for the longest time! I didn't realize that it's so close to my house and it's on the way to work (although I work from home now)! You order through their computer inside or you scan a QR code from any table. The ordering system is pretty easy and straightforward. We got the combo of pork and chicken vermicelli bowl and the combo of steak and meatballs pho. Oh My Goodness! The pork and chicken were so flavorful that I didn't need a lot of fish sauce for my vermicelli bowl. I normally request another batch or fish sauce and drench my noodles and meat in it. But with this place, the meat packs a punch! I had some leftover meat but my bf ate it. I could eat the meat with rice and be happy. The pho was also really good! I just slurped the broth and I was happy! I will def be back! This place is great for people working in the area as well for people who live nearby! Or both! - like me.

Came here for lunch and ordered spring rolls and beef pho. Pho and spring rolls both came out quickly and at the same time, so it is a good spot for a relatively quick lunch! The spring rolls are massive, but the peanut sauce was a little too runny for my liking. The pho was also good and packed with noodles, however I felt like I didn't get much meat in there. The broth was good though, and I did leave feeling full still. The atmosphere is cute, and there is plenty of seating meaning a good spot for group lunches. Overall, it hasn't become my favorite lunch spot yet, but I'll definitely return!

A bowl of combo pho is now 21$ before tips. I like the fresh pho noodles provided at this location. The bo vien/meatball is way too sweet here, so I would skip this. Get rare steak meat only. For 21$ they cheap out on veggies here, no siracha sauce just chinsu. The wait is about 15 min for a bowl of pho so I would order ahead. The compostable bowl cools too easily, I prefer a ceramic bowl to retain heat better.

Fresh, fresh, fresh - veggies pop with flavor! I chose the spring rolls with peanut sauce and the Shrimp Salad bowl. Fresh (did I say fresh?), light and healthy meal. Tasty too! Self order kiosk, easy to use.

I am so glad a friend recommended Vinason to me! My first thought, to be honest, was, "We already have a solid pho place." But Meatless Monday rolled around, and I remembered that Vinason has vegan broth and decided to give them a try. I'm so glad I did! Not only do they have vegan broth, but they also have keto (shirataki) noodles you can substitute in the pho or vermicelli bowls. We did takeout and ordered from their website - every menu item was easily customizable. Most importantly, everything was delicious - fresh and flavorful. I eagerly dug into my leftovers on Tuesday! I think we have a new Meatless Monday favorite, but we're also eager to come another day and try the rest of the menu.

I would've honestly given this location zero star but the food is actually good. I gave a low rating because for it being slow (and by that it was just my bf and I there eating), the girl at the front register couldn't even give us actual soup containers. Spent 60$ on a meal, that we were over charged and told we'd get refund (which we didn't), she gave us these shitty flimsy lids for our pho and the fucking container spilled everywhere before we could leave the restaurant. Only after were we offered an actual tiny soup container, WHICH I ASKED FOR AND POINTED TO IN THE FIRST PLACE. I wouldn't recommend coming here and spending your money. Their other locations are better service, avoid the Kent location at all cost. We ordered a new pho item, and was then told that it's not even available till the following week so we'd be refunded the difference, nope didn't get anything so.

Food is fresh and tastes good but the prices are out of control high. A salad is over $20.00.

Outstandingly fresh and flavorful. The vibe is new and fresh also. Environmentally conscious! Go and give them a try.

This place is efficient and super duper bomb. Did not expect the food to be so good. The pho broth was very flavorful which is usually what makes or breaks a pho. The bun was definitely better though. The meat used for the bun was so flavorful that we didn't need any additional sauce with the food. The ordering system is unique. Great work on the food quality and service was also good.

Fast Food Phó? Well this was about as close to that feeling as I think it could be. I ordered the brisket pho with some extra veggies. The broth was the highlight... I poured the rest of mine into a cup and drank it like a warm cup of tea. It was soooooooo delicious.

Love their steak pho; super tender and fresh, but prices have recently shot up about $3 a bowl. The meat is delicious, but not sure if it's worth $19.50. This has got the be the most expensive pho King County. I'm definitely not tipping my to-go orders anymore!

My first time going here and the food was amazing ! Staff were really friendly and helpful . A really clean restaurant. Only thing is that it's very hot in there especially eating a hot bowl of pho during this time of year . Can tell the staff were struggling with the heat.

Fresh food; pho had a TON of noodles and meat, not just the watery broth at some places. Good vegetarian dishes, too.

The set up in this restaurant is great! You can order on the kiosk for dining or takeout. It's pretty efficient. My only gripe is that it's kind of expensive for pho. I miss the old days of $5 bowls of pho.

Came in to grab a quick bite and saw the advertisement for bottomless root beer and floats. Was excited to see it was still available since they always seemed to be out during the Summer. When I received the cup, it came with 2 small scoops of ice cream, emphasis on small. No worries, I'll get another one when I'm done eating: Nope! The young ladies behind the counter informed me that the manager said the root beer was the only bottomless offer. Is the sign misleading or did I miss something? Marketing should add some small print to this sign. ijs

Most Vietnamese restaurants I've been to have menus that are bilingual. I was a little bit hesitant coming here cuz folks posted photos of an all English menu. People had given this place 4 stars though so I shrugged and thought, "What the hey...I'll go check it out." I walked in and immediately felt that fast casual vibe like Chipotle. You'll see the business' values on a mural which is pretty cool. They have modern furniture and a beer tap wall similar to Egghole's beer wall. I came after work. They were super busy knocking out delivery orders. I had to wait a couple minutes while the cashier was running around. I ordered the pho. The broth was really salty but the chicken was good. I also ordered the spring rolls. I only ate 1 of 2. It was ok. The peanut sauce was runny; I prefer a thicker dipping sauce. I think the beer and egg rolls are a good happy hour combo. It's a convenient spot for folks who work in the valley. Not sure if I'll be a regular here since I'm pretty loyal to Cat Sang but it's good to know this is a place that folks can go to for lunch and after work.

The broth is perfect and made with pure ingredients that make me feel so good . I struggle with inflammation when consuming meat or red meat broth . I've never had an issue with their food or Togo orders . I haven't had a chance to check out their restaurant but I will do soon . The beer taps in the restaurant peak my interest . I love it !

I usually order from their business but today was just horrible service!!! Broth was cold, no forks or spoons and my spring rolls arrived destroyed!! Disappointing on yall. Some of the meatballs on my pho you can tell they're not fresh by the taste!!!! Yall lost me never again

For 11 bucks, I expect fresh baguette to be used to make their banh mi. When I bit into it, the baguette began to crack & fall apart because it was stale & reheated. The filling was good, but the stale baguette ruined it. So dry & full of crumbs...VERY DISAPPOINTED with this one. Think twice before you go.

Love the food here my favorite is the pork banh mi and their spring rolls!! Michelle is always helpful whenever I have questions(: this is my go to spot for quick and easy food !

I really wanted to love this place because it's close to my job. Unfortunately, I got a very mediocre vibe. What i liked: - The atmosphere - Very green friendly - Nice people The broth was ok. Nothing special to be honest. I had the Steak pho, shrimp spring rolls and tried the brisket pho. The steak was nice and tender. But the brisket was super tough so that was disappointing. The spring rolls had very blah lettuce and no other veggies. No cucumbers or carrots. That was super disappointing af. The peanut sauce was good tho. I really hoped for better.

Coworker recommended this spot for their broth! I would definitely agree! It is Pho season in the PNW!!like to place order online and walk right up to the counter and pick up my order & go! Their pho to go is packaged perfection! I would highly recommend their: all natural steak pho, wild gulf shrimp rolls, BIG FAN of their Lemongrass pork spring rolls, and splurge a little and try their heavenly shrimp banh mi bites!! They also offer super affordable broth options or 16 oz Pho soup with a protein for $6 ( no noodles)! I would skip the peanut sauce and pork egg rolls. Peanut sauce is super watery today and egg rolls not crispy fresh.

Their pho has a modern twist to it which makes it special about this place. Their broth is always fresh and the quality of their meats is pretty good. If you didn't know already, their meatballs are made in-house! Not to mention, not every Vietnamese restaurants have shrimp toast on their menus but here they do! It's one of my favorite snacks to eat growing up :) Also their springrolls is fat and they use jumbo shrimps! Not like other places where their shrimp is so flat/thin you barely get any protein in it other than veggies, but here you don't have to worry about that. This place is self-serve so you can just order at a kiosk, but they also have someone who can ring you up as well. OOOH and what makes it modern about this pho restaurant is that they have a beer wall! Great customer service as well!

This place is my new obsession. I had never tried Vietnamese food until this place. You might think I don't know what I am talking about then right? Not so, I have tried other places since craving the food from here when not local and it was pure rubbish. I cannot eat Vietnamese anywhere else. My favorite; Vermicelli chicken bowl and the chicken spring rolls. I need this place more often. I have been 5 times in 5 weeks since I discovered it. The place is clean, and quick also.

The prices are insanely high. $15 for a little bowl of pho. $8 for 1 spring roll. It's good but not for that price. You need to clean the table before you sit because they say they are to busy to do it. Friendly but lazy staff.

Thank you NHI and the staff for your customer service ! From the phone taking the order to picking up food , it was the best customer service I've had in a long time! Thank you for going above and beyond !! This is my favorite Vietnamese spot to get my fixins! Thank you !! This is a weekly must go to spot !

Nhi and Michelle were awesome! :) I'll definitely come back. Thanks Vinason!

The environment felt welcoming the second i walked in, super modern layout, very neat and clean. The two girls at the front were more than happy to help me out with the menu and any questions that i had. what shocked me the most was the super quick service- i hadn'teven finished paying yet and my food was already finished and ready for me at the end of the counter. such a 10/10 experience. come here if you're ever in the area and craving some vietnamese food!

I'm conflicted about this place. I'm trying to weigh my good and bad experience. I'll just break it down: Good: - cool, clean, modern space - the restaurant's claim of sustainable dining, organic, and local food - good tasting Pho - fast and great service - self serve (?): you order your food, you pick it up when they call your number, you get your own drink, and you are the busser of your table. Just like going to fast food places. - keto option! They serve shirataki noodles (low carb/calorie). This one I really liked. Bad: - one size only pho ($10-13) with limited meat selections and combo. So if you like the tendons, tripe, meatball etc. (like me!), this is not the place for you. If you've never had pho or not adventurous, this place IS for you. Just too Americanized for me. - you pay for each anything extra. Example: I ordered pork bahn mi. Small $6/ regular $9. You want an egg? $1 each. And there's no patè!!! Which was super annoying. Extra broth, noodles, meat, modifications... you pay extra. - not kid friendly at all. Ok--- this is my fault. I realized it's by a business area that caters for that population. I tried to accommodate my 4 year old and had to order "smaller" options-- which ending up paying more. There's only myself and my kid. I ordered keto pho, small bahn mi (no extra), and the extra broth with meat (noodles extra). This lunch experience was $30+. I commend them for being sustainable and healthy. Things that I want for myself and especially for my kid. However it just left me frustrated in a way. If I want to eat Keto pho again, I'll maybe think about this place.

This place is so good! I've always passed it and wondered since this is a neighborhood joint, such fresh veggies and herbs along with yummy meats. I got the combo vermicelli bowl with steak and chicken and am eager to try some of their other dishes.

During fall season, I start craving more of this food. I fan of Pho for years and I stumbled upon this hidden gem. This hidden eatery, is really good. The food is good, the options are amazing for those that have different meal/diet preferences. Beer and wine are going to be served very soon and I believe they are going to extend their business hours to the weekend. As of right now they only open M-F. The restaurant is very clean and no cash is accepted. As of now meals are served in eco-friendly bowls that can be disposed after you finish your meal. If you check them out, don't forget to check out their contest board.

Favorite pho place in Kent! Their broth is so rich and flavorful, and the meat is perfectly sliced thin. Banh mí is also great, crispy French bread and fresh veggies. The spring roll was just ok. 10/10 recommend this place!! Near the Amazon fulfillment center.

So this is one of my top two pho spots!! Food is always good and they have really done Covid prep well. Monday we went into phase 2 and FINALLY indoor eating!! Pho is best ate hot not to go lol. As always the food was great but the service was a little chilly lol, not sure if someone was having a bad day but I will certainly let it slide this once as my service is usually really good. Vinason has a few locations so when in the market for some good pho an amazing bahnmi, look for one in your area!!

I have a lot of mixed thoughts about this place, but overall, I would come back for the pho so my rating is reflects that (: My initial impression when I first stumbled across this establishment is that I wanted to try it! Decor and restaurant is overall very clean/modern/hip, unlike your typical pho places. They also have a pho challenge and are locally sourced/organic. Pho: I am by no means a pho connoisseur, but I have had my share of terrible places, and this place doesn't fall into that black list. What stood out to me about this place in particular is the meat!! I got the steak pho, and I typically don't order beef with my pho at other places because it's usually thin and cardboard tasting. At Vinason, they give you a really nice, hearty serving of steak and the quality of meat is top notch. The quality of the meat reminds me of the kind of beef my dad would get for our family when he makes pho at home. Pricing is a little high compared to other pho places, but I'm assuming that's due to running a locally sourced/organic restaurant and I think the portion/quality of meat makes the cost worth it. I hope they never change it! Chicken wings: Flavor was nice but they were overdone and dry on the inside. They were also quite small so I probably wouldn't get this again. Drinks: I really enjoyed the drink selection here. They have a nice variety of interesting sodas that you wouldn't typically see at other pho places, and even boxed water which fits right in with their hip vibe. The Thai iced tea was super delicious so we slurped it right up, but we literally paid for a cup of ice. That's my biggest pet peeve as a customer. Macarons: The flavors were spot on (especially some of the more interesting flavors like Thai tea and Fruit Loops) but the texture was off. They were too soft and didn't have the light crispiness that should accompany a bite. They were also missing the slight chewiness. Overall, great flavors but the texture was a complete miss for me. Service: Solid and quick. No complaints here! All in all, I'd recommend the pho and I'm looking forward to trying some of their other menu items in another visit!

This is a great find in Kent! Everything was top-notch, food was wonderful. I asked for a dietary accommodation...and they didn't even blink. Also, o took advantage of the 2-for-1 coconut waters!!!

A friend of mine recommended the pho here. I came with my husband; we were delighted with the shrimp in beef broth and it was delicious! This broth was so rich... Don't wonder about beef broth and shrimp, it's delish! Order on tablets on the way in, or order at the counter. If you like Vietnamese food, you have to check out this restaurant!

My opinion of this place goes up and more often down each time I go there. I've returned because their meats are tasty and their iced coffee is strong. But ordering and results are annoying. Here are my complaints this time: 1) Every time I talk to staff no one knows Vietnamese words for anything and they need everything to look like exactly what's on the board. Ask for a change and they're clueless. I've twice had to take longer to get my order explained to them than it took for them to prepare. 2) Vermicelli orders have gone from the typical bun bowl down to two meat choices or tofu and it's mostly salad. You can't get grilled shrimp anymore or the other toppings you usually get with bun. 3) Asked for extra noodles, didn't get but a third of bowl of noodles. The rest is iceberg lettuce and carrots. 4) Why would you give tiny bits of 1/2 inch length broken noodles to anyone? Let alone someone who just asked you for extra noodles?? I'm peeved, might not go back.

Pho. It's everywhere. You can't thrown a glance in any direction in King or Pierce counties without seeing three pho places. Pho does not rock my world, and I dislike the taste of cilantro, but this place is one of the weekly spots we hit for lunch. I stick to the spring rolls. The portions are huge but the protein count is insignificant. The people are nice. The place is clean. Lots of parking.

Slightly more pricey than your average hole in the wall Vietnamese spot but the place looked more modern/upscale than your average hole in the wall so, understandable. I thought everything here was delicious! Ordered the regular shrimp spring rolls ($6, came with yummy peanut sauce) and regular sized tofu banh mih ($6). Pretty good sizes. Food came out fast and was fresh. Another member of my group received the wrong order but it was also understandable, since it was busy at lunch time. Located in a plaza with a couple other food places.

The food here is fantastic, and I love the beer wall they have set up. The people here are very pleasant to talk to. You can't go wrong with basically anything in the menu, including their Beyond Meat options. But my favorite thing to get is their Chicken Curry. It's been months now that they don't have Curry. I just don't understand why they bother advertising it and never seem to have any. This review is a push for them to own they just won't sell curry anymore or actually offer curry again. I'll update my review if they can figure that part out.

I randomly saw this place one day when I was driving around trying to find a new place for lunch. The minute I walk in I'm completely confused because it gave me more of.m a modern burger joint feel than a Vietnamese restaurant but I definitely was feeling the aesthetic. Usually when I frequent restaurants you sit down and they take your order, bring your food and you pay at the end. But NOPE you order and pay at the register then you sit and they will bring your food. It didn't take too long for the food to come and the service was good. I got the chicken pho and shrimp salad. I'm really picky about broth but the broth here wasn't bad. They gave you a lot of chicken and the portion was a nice size. The shrimp salad hands down was FIRE!!! Your hear me FIRE!!! The shrimp was cooked perfectly the flavor was on pinky and the sauce. Everything just flowed together. Tastebuds were in there moonwalking. Overall very satisfied with my food and will definitely be back to sample the menu.