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Category: Vietnamese [Edit]
Neighborhood: Queen AnneMon-Fri. 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sat-Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Oh I WISH I had Pho Viet Anh back home in Long Beach, California. We stumbled across this place while wandering the neighborhoods of Seattle, and I can truly say it's the best pho that I"ve ever had!!! They offer a few different types of broth, but the best is the spicy broth (not that hot really, but tasty!). I ordered the pho with the steak and fatty steak combo. It was SO good we had to go back one more time before leaving Seattle for good.
The place is really nicely decorated as well. It has a really cozy feel and the staff is very friendly.
I will be dreaming of the pho here for a long time!
This is a good choice for reasonably priced delicious pho. For entrees, I have only had the chicken pho and tofu pho in chicken broth, but have been impressed with each. The broth is particularly good, with full flavor that is not overpowering or too salty. The sprouts/basil were very fresh as well.
Their fresh spring rolls are good, which is the best thing I can say about any spring roll.
All in all, this is a great option in lower Queen Anne on a cold rainy night.
I wish this place existed in the SF peninsula. We went on a small 3 day vacation to Seattle a few weeks ago. On our 2nd day, We needed some good grub that wasnt fast food or burger type grub. While looking for parking around Seattle Center, We spotted this little spot. My wife immediately spots the word "PHO" and starts screaming like a little girl at a Jonas Brothers concert.
The place looks real small and unassuming on the outside. When we walk in, It is completely packed. We were served real quickly. My wife ordered the Chicken PHO and I get the Chicken Bun. So mutha***kin good. Everything about the food was amazing. It filled the spot completely and all at very reasonable prices.
It was so good, We went back the next day, knowing we had to catch a flight back on Monday at 6am. Again, Delightful food, Quick & friendly service. Highly recommended. We cant wait to go back.
Let's Get Pho'd Up
No really. Let's get pho'd up at my favorite new (to me) restaurant.
The interiors actually resemble a real restaurant, they serve yummy egg and spring rolls, and last but not least, really really good f-ing pho!
What makes Pho Viet Anh stand out from the rest is their variety of broth. Their spicy broth deserves an honorable mention because it's tangy, spicy, and full of flavor.
Don't fret if you're more of a traditional pho kind of guy yourself. Their regular beef broth is just as tastilicious.
Paramour and were looking for a quick and convenient eatery before we dashed to make the Opera. Pho Viet Anh is situated on a neighboring corner outside Seattle Opera - about as convenient as one can get. And the meal service was dashingly quick!
Let me scream "Novice Alert!" Outside of my Aunt's Vietnamese cooking, of which I have had relatively little, Paramour has taken me to two Vietnamese restaurants, one in Denver Co, where our dish was something entirely different than what I experienced at Pho Viet Anh -- this place was a delight for my taste buds!
I had Curry Chicken with Rice Noodles served up in a bowl, and Paramour had the special combination Pho in spicey broth.
My curry was savory enough to make me want to lick the bowl clean! And at the same time it was not overwhelmingly curried. The carrots still had body (not mushed) and the noodles - well my inexperienced taste buds were delighted - I could have cared less if there was chicken - which there was a plenty soaking in the curry sauce (and not overly cooked - kudos to the cook)
Paramour's spicey special pho was tastey, but not TOO spicey - a great way to oblige the masses.
The place is tiny, with tables so close you bump elbows with your neighboring table. Definitely not a "finer dining" establishment -- it was cozy and clean (but then I did not peek into the bathrooms or the kitchen - yikes) and, a roaring "YAY," there was NO carpet on the floor (one of my pet peeves)!
Being the mother of 8, I would say this place would work for kids, its noise - so your kids will blend right in; food service is FAST - so they won't have time to get bored. So yes, its kid-friendly...
Now I have two entirely different savory treats for my pre-Opera dining. Pho Viet Anh and the Ethiopian joint whose name escapes me presently... (note to self: remember name and write experience review)
MMM tasty pho! Extremely flavorful soup in an extremely small environment! Order take out!
I just got into Seattle and my previous dining experience has been horrible excluding mike's. but today I'm happy to say there has been a place that made me smile.
I was discourage when i went inside and it looked fancy. then seeing that they have 4 broths. A traditional one, some spicy one that I'm not sure about, chicken and vegetarian.
What really caught me off guard was they had the cuts of meat that i enjoy. The last time i was able to get it done right was San Jose.
Service was polite and friendly and i do apologize to the folks in there, i was singing along to their elevator music. :)
For a Pho place, I was disappointed.
I should have know, the place was, is too nice and clean to have great pho. This place certainly isn't a hole-in-the-wall place,
First, their large, really isn't that large. When I order a large or an extra large, the bowl should be larger than one's head.
Next, the broth... it's should be full, robust and flavorful. The night I ate here, weak and unmemorable.
Maybe it was because I ordered the wrong item... the vegetarian Pho. The broth may be different from what I was expecting, but regardless, it was still not all that impressive.
Service was okie dokes... attentive and helpful.
I'll have to go back and order other dishes, as the pictures of the food look good.
the search for great Pho continues...
I just got back from lunch here and I was pleased. It has a fun, clean decor but it's pretty dark inside (even on a sunny day) and the Musak was killing me! The pho was good and I enjoyed the spicey broth but the selection was limited. None of the more adventurous stuff like tendon or tripe. I'd go back but not before Than Bros if I was closer. $8 for a large is on the high end of the price scale.
Pretty generic as far a pho goes. The broth was nothing to get excited about and the condiments seemed on the other side of fresh. The spring rolls were also lacking with somewhat tough rappers and all-in-all not packing much flavor. Service was fine, but there are definitely better bowls of pho to be had.
Kind of leaning towards pricey when it comes to pho... The other stuff is ok.
There's nothing about this place that makes it really memorable.
The service was eh. The food was eh. Not a diverse crowd.
The pho was almost bland.
Go there... don't go there... It's ok.
The reason we liked this place so much is that it reminded us of Vietnam. Pho Viet Anh isn't fancy by any means, but the food we had was pretty darn good, which is typical Vietnam. We had spring rolls to start then rice vermecelli bowls with pork for a total of $23. Not bad for a filling dinner in Queen Anne.
We'll definitely be back.
Good easy food, not too expensive for a close filling meal.
First of all I wish I could give half star ratings, cuz this would be a 3 and a half in my opinion. This is the second place I have tried here in Seattle and coming from Hawaii I might be expecting a bit more from my Pho, idk.
Of course I had to try the Spicy Beef broth and I wasn't too impressed with it, I think getting the regular and adding a buttload of Sriracha sauce is a better way to go ;)
Overall this place is good, but the menu isn't too extensive, so if you are looking for other vietnamese food I would go to a different place. It has a nicer interior than some Pho places you can find and the people are very nice. The prices are a bit higher than you usually find for a bowl of Pho, but Pho is always worth it!
I did leave the place with that "I am wayy full on good Pho" feeling and I will come back to this place unless I find something better that Seattle has to offer!
Even though it was over 90 degrees last night my friends and I decided we were in the mood for Vietnamese food and to me Vietnamese food means pho! I'd been to Pho Viet Ahn one time previously and was happy with the basic pho with beef broth. I decided this time to try their Hot and Spicy broth which had flavors of lemongrass and ginger...a really interesting take on a basic broth. i ordered it with the standard brisket and within 5 minutes my pho was on the table. This pho comes with the standard fixings of been sprouts, basil, jalepeno, lime, and or course sriracha.
The hot and spicy broth is what makes this pho special and it was certainly better than the basic beef broth that I had the last time I went to Pho Viet Ahn. Overall I think the food is good, the service is fast, and it's conveniently located for those who live in Belltown and Queen Anne.
I had some of the most delicious pho I've ever had here! We both ordered the pho with chicken broth, tofu, and veggies and it was sensational. The broth was delicate, yet highly flavorful and aromatic. The vegetables consisted of broccoli, carrots, and snow peas, all blanched to perfection. We opted for the soft tofu (rather than fried) and it was wonderful and soft.
I liked this place so much I came back the very next night to try their curry over noodles, which came with the same trio of veggies mentioned above, plus your choice of tofu or meat. It was a fragrant yellow curry with coconut milk and I loved it! I normally hate curry made with coconut milk, but they do such a fantastic job that I loved it anyway.
Very cute and cozy on the inside, in stark contrast to its somewhat tacky signage outside. Give this place a shot!
Hard to find a pho that has good broth and a lot of vegetables, herbs in it. This was bland and customer service was slow. Hence the 2 star.
Love it! Quick, cheap. White meat chicken. Even the steak is good. Veggie fresh rolls are yummy too! I'm a huge fan! Closes at 8pm daily.
Nice good Pho in Lower Queen Anne. No fuss no muss just beware the sauce is spicy not just sweet.
I wish they were open a little later though. Its hard to make it there by 8pm during the week.
I would rather go here than Than Bros.
Interesting options for broth. I got the spicy pho which was different but I might prefer just using the Sriracha sauce instead. I got almost too many noodles. However I will not complain about that. I left a dollar tip and got out of there for under 6 bucks.
I will definitely be back.
A truly veggie Pho that is fan-freakin-tasic. My buddy says Pho heals and cleanse the body. She is right. Be sure to bring extra Kleenex and a friend that you are comfortable sniffiing in front of.
I just wish they were open later.
Pho Club had its first meeting here tonight at 6ish.
I had the vege and tofu w/the spicy beef broth.
My lady friend had the steak and regular beef broth.
The spicy wasn't that spicy actually. Just the normal rosy cheek for me. I liked the assortment of veggies. Not too many, but a good show. The tofu was generous and soft inside and chewy on the outside. Very good and fresh.
My lady friend's broth was sweet and spicy. Definitely going for that one next time.
We split the pork and prawn fried rolls. It was hard to tell what was pork and what was prawn. But its meat fried so who cares?
A friend down the way had some of the vermicelli and it looked exquisite! I really want to come back and try that.
I got a can of 7up. And a cool mug to pour it in. I forgot how wonderful that drink is. I highly recommend a glass with your pho.
Rach, Pho Club founder, recommends one of their light beers as she says that the combo is quite delightful.
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their bowls. A bit pricier than most, but definitely tasty broth.
*sniffle, sniffle* mmm, I can smell the broth wafting through the air, despite my inflamed sinuses.
*poke, poke* Wow~! These veggie fixin's are so fresh! The Basil's still growing!
*slurp, nibble* ooooh the steak tastes like real beef! And the broth is savory! I like that word, 'savory'.
*huff, huff* Gah! The jalapenos are zestaaay, motherphokah! Oh, hey, my sinuses are clear.
Nice server! Elegant ambience! Tasty food! Cold remedy!
PHO VIET ANH.
Making our way around the one way that is Roy Street, the Yaris finally found parking and out my coughing, feverish and sour throated husband popped.
Pho was just the thing.
I asked the friendly, semi-English speaking server if there were any scary pieces of chicken in the pho ga and got kicked under the table. Apparently you aren't supposed to ask people if they put "scary" meat by-products in their beef stock soup.
I'm sorry. I'm just a little wary after bad experiences at places like Pho 900 and Ballet, where they put everything in their pho ga except for chicken.
Turns out Pho Viet Anh takes their chicken seriously, with perfectly, exceptionally thinly sliced pieces of all white chicken meat and extremely just-picked fresh green onions and cilantro- you can't go wrong with their pho ga.
My sarcastic, snarky self just doesn't have anyting bad to say about Viet Anh.... it's sort of painful actually- all these pent up frustrations and distasteful jokes... ooohhh wait! Minus one star for lack of creme filled biscuits.
Ahh... that's better.
Really Really tasty. A huge bowl of pho (spelled phonetically "fuh" on the menu) faced us. An accompanying dish of herbs, sprouts, and jalapenos sat beside it. We came we ate, we conquered.
Not the cheapest at $8 for large (only slightly cheaper for a small), but a mighty awesome deal since both of us left with lunch. The place closes promptly at 8pm (our young waitresses was miffed when some people came in at 8:01 and never returned after pointedly handing out the check). Parking is also a bitch (lower Queen Anne).
The stories told by the woman at the counter were also quite enjoyable. Thanks lady! Also- on their take-out menu it mentions their yelp status. Cool beans
Man, I love me some pho.
Pho is, like, the best thing ever on a cold day. I'm convinced that I could eat it daily. At least during the winter, I don't want to eat during the hotter months.
Foodie date found this little hole in the wall and we decided to give it a whirl. He'd been dying to - it's close to home for him - and I just wanted some pho and he was offering to pay. I'm easily bought.
The place was hopping when we got there, but we got a comfy little table by the window. The heater was up so it was comfortable. Service was quick and the prices weren't too shabby, though I do like to get more bang for my buck. It's the old college kid in me - send me to one of those cheap pho places where you get a small (large) bowl and a cream puff for five bucks and I'm a happy kid.
Interestingly, the vietnamese coffee that foodie date ordered came out premixed (usually it comes out still dripping and it's an exercise in patience to wait for it to finish), but that's no big deal. Water was refilled regularly. I got an old fashioned sundae glass for my diet coke, which is awesome.
But the pho...let's talk about the pho. First off, I've never seen a pho place where you get to choose your broth - foodie date was pumped and got the hot and spicy broth for his steak pho. (Per my taste buds, it was kicky and tasty.) My pho broth was the traditional beefo broth with the steak and man, was it richer than any other pho broth I've had...and I mean that in the best way possible. The flavor was amazing.
The decor was, surprisingly, really nice - a slight oddity in the pho places I've frequented. I will return repeatedly. (Also look forward to trying out some of their "hot weather" dishes.)
Ooooo....Pho Viet Anh is super delish and super cool. What was the first thing I dug about them? They are sporting their "People Like Us on Yelp" sticker in their front window.
Had beef Pho and it was delightful and hit the spot. Got a small bowl for just under $7.00. Small bowl is large in size, but I found myself hungry again within an hour. I think I will get the large the next time I stop in.
Pho might be one of my favorite foods in the WORLD, and Pho Viet Anh hit the spot. After reading all of the great Yelp reviews my boyfriend and I decided to go give it a try. The small room was beautifully decorated and swept you off the streets of Queen Anne into the ambiance of Vietnam. Their selection of Pho is fantastic - you can choose which broth you want to go with which meat, and they will add fresh veggies to any of the pho dishes...YUM!
We tried one of the other entree meals as well, and it was delicious! With its close proximity to my house, you can expect to find me here at least once a week!
Diappointing. I wanted to support Pho Viet Anh because I was recently disappointed by a new vietnamese soup cafe which recently opened up in QA. I ordered the beef strips with vermicelli noodles. The beef slices were almost the length of my palm. The American palate think they want this kind of preparation? Twice I could not swallow the meat. I took a picture, but opted not to share because it looked to disgusting. Second, I ordered a bowl of soup-simple with broccoli and snow peas-hold the carrots. No snow peas in sight and the broth was the pho broth. I did not order vegetarian pho soup. On a positive note, the waitress was very nice to a family who stopped in to use the restroom. Without hesitation, she graciously directed the entire family to the restrooms. I will return and try Pho Anh, again.
Mighty tasty!
Had the steak and brisket Pho and it didn't disappoint. The broth is great (a little Cinnamon, lots of beefiness). They have this chili, shrimp, hot sauce stuff on the table that is great when mixed into the Pho. Give it a shot. And it only cost $7.
Had a fresh spring roll to start and it was good too.
They sell beer and wine too.
Looking around for a quick bite with my out-of-town guests, we decided to pop in for some pho, and agreed to visit the first pho shop we came across. As we crossed the threshold, I noted the a "People on Yelp love us" sticker in the window, and silently prayed that it didn't have the Curse of the Sticker on it. Happily I can report that they continue justify the sticker!
The soup was pho-nomenal - the broth wasn't sweetened like those taste-bending tricksters at Thanh Bros. It was subtly seasoned with anise seed and hints of coriander, and had no globs of fat. The steak & meatballs version I had was perfect, with more noodles in it than most places. The price was a bit higher than others, though, but the quality made up for it.
We were the last ones to leave, and I chatted up the owner for a bit to inquire if she was from Saigon (where I was born), and she immediately launched into Vietnamese..I had to stop her to explain that I don't speak it. She was so excited that she took me on a tour of the kitchen (spotless) and explained that she uses quality meats and simmers the bones in the broth for hours, expressing the flavor out of the bones giving it a much more flavorful taste. We then moved on to talking about family, and her business (both the shop and "her BIZNESS")...by the time we left, she was inviting me back to meet her daughters, which may have been an entirely different subtext than restauranting.
We ordered takeout on a busy weekday night and were told 10 minutes over the phone. Unusual but great from my growling stomach. The restaurants website is where we got our genius ideas of what to order. It is informative, easy to navigate, and helps make ordering painless. I wanted to order from Pho Viet Anh because I had only had Pho at Than Bros.- which I liked (why else would I keep eating it) but wanted to see what other reviewed(highly) places were like.
When we walked in I immediately took note that this restaurant had a hole in the wall outside and nicely decorated inside. It was a pleasant surprise- You could actually take a date here or feel like you are going out for once vs. cheap take out place. Our spicy broth with steak and tofu with veggies in chicken broth were bagged and ready when walked through the door. The host/server/multi-taker was sweet, smiley, and efficient with ringing us up and splitting it on two card(sorry*).
Our takeout was great. Both orders had what was promised- lots of veggies and the other good quality steak meat. There wasn't a mountain of noodles provided which was fine with me- I filled my bowl with ever veggie that was stuffed in my sytrafoam and had no room left. The broth was very very good. This made me happy. Not too sweet, warm, flavorful, complex, and tasty enough that I drank it all up when all the contents were gone. I had never done that with any other Pho. I didn't like that the veggie mix had carrots and not mushrooms- but that is me being picky. I liked that my tofu came as fresh as requested. My roommate commented that the steak was the best she had received in Pho to date.
Our trip to Pho Viet Anh was a success- once we circled a million times for parking. I didn't get any puff pastries to tempt me- but the broth kicked other broths tush so I would say we have a win in every category (minus parking and the fact that it is a few dollars more than other Pho places- and I am not sure these two counted after tasting the food). This restaurant just moved in to my neighborhood regular category- not the easiest thing to do. I have no medal to give- but they do get my money...
Everytime I go to Seattle, I find myself eating at this joint. This is definitely one of the best Pho restaurant I have eaten at.
Two Thumbs Up
Best pho around in the city. Awsome broth, fresh meat. And the fried roll is amazing.
Tasty tasty tasty! Yes, three tasty's it does deserve. I have never finished a bowl of pho down to the last drop of broth before and this time I had to. The soup was SO good. But it is no Than Brothers for price... their pho runs about $7 a bowl. I think that is fair though considering their beef and soup surpasses the cheap $4 bowl from Than Brothers. Plus, the restaurant is clean and nicely decorated.
All and all Pho Viet Anh is great and would receive a 5 star rating. But they are missing one thing... a good spring roll. I love spring rolls and will eat them any day. But they were rather disappointing. All it had was noodles, a piece of lettuce, and a couple pieces of shrimp. Where are the carrots and daikon?!
Just skip the fresh spring rolls and you will be golden!
Best pho-ckin pho in Seattle! Okay, so they don't have those little Than Bros. puff pastries, which I admit to scarfing alone in my apartment at odd hours. Which is another reason why you should pick Pho Viet Anh: no more loneliness. Viet Anh has a courteous staff and a clean, colorful atmosphere. Someone is always enjoying a big bowl of soup here in this small neighborhood shop.
Viet Anh offers small selection of dishes (not just soup) ordered to taste. The best part is that they put vegetables in the soup, not just tofu/meat and noodles.
I recommend the veggie pho with spiced broth. Don't be afraid of the spice, though. They use real spices and not just hot sauce to season the food. You must taste the fried tofu. The green curry is very tasty, as well. If you're feeling meat, go for the grilled chicken on a salad or atop pho. You'll always feel warm and happy after eating at Viet Anh.
This place really is great -- a step up from other Pho places in several ways:
1. It's the cleanest Pho place I've seen.
2. The decor is actually pretty and comfortable.
3. They have SPICY broth, if you ask for it!
The menu offers quite a wide variety of noodle dishes in addition to Pho, and standard choices in appetizers and drinks as well.
I often order the Pho to go, but this environment really suits itself for eating in. Beware that there is an extra charge for to-go orders (not uncommon, especially since styrofoam has been banned from Seattle restuarants).
Also, for flavor and service, I would give this 5 stars, but other Pho places are a couple of bucks cheaper, so for value, I think you get a little less here. But then, perhaps that's par for the course in lower Queen Anne.
Still, it's great tasting Pho, and always satisfying.
PROS: Super nice family that gives great service. Great tasting Pho with a spicy broth option!
CONS: A bit on the expensive side. Street parking can sometimes be difficult during events.
Pho Viet Anh is in the space of the rotating Asian restaurant. Over the last ten years, that space was home to at least two other Asian restaurants. Those restaurants were so-so. Pho Viet Anh is a refreshing exception. Finally, decent pho in Queen Anne/Downtown area. The veggie pho is great, and you can get fresh tofu instead of fried tofu in there. Also a nice mix of vegetables to go with that. Spring rolls are also delicious. The restaurant is a little expensive for "fast food" but it's decent price for the neighborhood. The decor is also snazzy enough that you could go here for a nice meal before a Seattle Center event.
Find me here most weekdays for lunch since it's just a few steps from work. The Pho is always terrific and what better way to fill you up and stay light on the calories for a mid-day meal!
The small bowl is plenty, if not too much, for one person. Generous portion of meat with the noodles - let it rest & separate while you scan the dailies, then it's good to go. Served with a side of sprouts, extra greens and lime. Fast, friendly service and where else can you get table-service and lunch for under $10 and under 1 hour.
These folks make seriously tasty pho (try the spicy broth if you don't mind the heat), and the family that owns the place is just awesome.
The decor looks like it was designed by the Vietnamese subsidiary of Mattel, though. So many shades of pink.
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