Pho Bac
There's a lot of pho in Seattle—some good, some bad, some in the middle—but Pho Bac in Rainier Valley is one of the best. With a stripped-down aesthetic, inexp…
3300 Rainier Ave S
Mount Baker
206-725-4418
Mount Baker
206-725-4418
Tacos El Asadero
It wouldn’t be so bad mistaking this place for the similarly named El Asador a few blocks north. That’s a taco truck (and a very good one). But what you’re loo…
3517 Rainier Ave S
Mount Baker
206-722-9977
Mount Baker
206-722-9977
Billiard Hoang
This wondrous, grungy Columbia City dive offers a place for you to shoot pool and enjoy steaming bowls of pho and bun bo hue in the same place.
3220 S Hudson St
Rainier Valley
206-723-2054
Rainier Valley
206-723-2054
Coffeeholic House
According to a press release, a new Vietnamese fusion coffee shop called Coffeeholic House is slated to open in Columbia City on February 22. The Vietnamese-Am…
3700 S Hudson Street
Columbia City
206-722-3327
Columbia City
206-722-3327
Paris Bakery and Deli
Paris Bakery and Deli is, contrary to what you'd expect, a banh mi joint in Columbia City that bakes its own baguettes in-house (and is rumored to provide them…
5020 Rainier Ave S
Rainier Valley
206-767-0130
Rainier Valley
206-767-0130
Lavana Lounge
Lounge with karaoke, dancing, live music, and drinks.
5041 Rainier Ave S
Rainier Valley
(206) 722-0238
Rainier Valley
(206) 722-0238
Watercress Vietnamese Bistro
Located in the Columbia City strip mall that houses Full Tilt Ice Cream and the Hummingbird Saloon, Watercress Vietnamese Bistro serves duck curry, clay-pot-br…
5041 Rainier Ave S #108
Rainier Valley
206-722-0238
Rainier Valley
206-722-0238
Taco City Taqueria
This Columbia City taqueria serves up street tacos, burritos, protein bowls, and quesadillas.
5212 Rainier Ave S
Columbia City
206-717-2170
Columbia City
206-717-2170
Corazon Taqueria
Where the little Puerto Rican place El Pilon used to be in Columbia City, it's a taqueria that's friendly and notably cheap, with very tasty food that's made w…
5303 Rainier Ave S, Suite B
Rainier Valley
206-557-7921
Rainier Valley
206-557-7921
El Moose
Things people especially love at El Moose: the Mexican breakfasts and the tortilla soup. The former includes excellent chilaquiles, superlative huevos ranchero…
5242 Leary Ave NW
Ballard
206-784-5568
Ballard
206-784-5568
Asadero El Mesquito
Asadero El Mesquite (sometimes referred to as Asadero Ballard), is the relative restaurant of Kent's Asadero Sinaloa. Both locations offer a dizzying array of …
5405 Leary Ave NW
Ballard
(206) 659-4499
Ballard
(206) 659-4499
Gracia
After several years cooking in New York City, Chester Gerl (formerly of Matt’s in the Market) returned to open Gracia, serving both antojitos, tacos, and other…
5313 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-268-0217
Ballard
206-268-0217
Vietnam Cafe and Sandwich
The name is pretty self-explanatory. Try any of the tofu dishes, and pick a sunny day to go--they have outdoor seating which is perfect for people-watching.
5701 15th Ave NW
Ballard
206-783-0836
Ballard
206-783-0836
Than Brothers
Diner-style Than Brothers is devoted to pho and pho alone, and they have it down to a science—it’s cheap, hot, and reportedly good at each and every one of the…
2021 NW Market St
Ballard
206-782-5715
Ballard
206-782-5715