Bamboo Bowl Vietnamese Pho & Cuisine

Tucked into the corner of a Seattle Hill strip mall, the Bamboo Bowl has changed ownership over the years, but if you haven’t visited recently, you should know that the Bamboo Bowl is now better than it’s ever been, and worth revisiting if you’ve not eaten there lately. The servers and staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. The decor is minimalistic, but with a well-lit, clean attention to detail that presents an overall sense of peace, including subtle touches like the wooden light fixtures which add a nice ambiance. Seating is a mix of tables and booths. Pho comes out hot and steaming. While the brisket pho is good, and would be enjoyed on its own, the beef rib pho is a show-stealer. Soft and tender, rich and flavorful, this is probably what I’ll be ordering next time. Unles

Stumbled out of the house after a brutal Saturday night, still tasting last call, to meet my brother and a buddy at Bamboo Bowl. Place smelled like a random Saigon street at dawn: star anise, beef, mercy. Nam greets you like his long-lost nephew, food flying out faster than JSN on a go route. Panko chicken? Crackling armor, juice running clear, begging to dive into the pho (just do it). Grilled pork/Thit Nuong with the caramelized edges and grill marks to prove it (again, dunk it and thank me later). BBQ pork/Xa Xio swims in this perfectly sticky sweet and savory red glory. Then the pho. Chicken pho/Pho Ga rare order for me, but top notch. Combo pho/Pho Dac Biet, tendon like silk, tripe with snap, broth salted just enough to make you question every bowl before it, maybe even life itself

When I want Pho is the the only place I want to visit. The beef rib Pho is absolutely amazing. The owner found a way to make pho even more desirable. I have never had a bad dish here! What’s makes great food better? Customer service!! The new owner loves to engage with his customers and he offers up the best recommendations. I love feeling like I’m dinning in someone’s personal kitchen. Thank you and your family for the great service and food.

My family had the Beef Bone Soup and it was delicious! The dish had lots of beef and the broth was delicious with clean flavors. The older man was very kind, generous, helpful and engaging. He made us feel like we were eating at uncle's house. We've tried other dishes there and they are tasty too, but the beef bone soup is our family favorite.

New ownership. Best pho I have ever had! I got the combo as I love all the ingredients, tripe, steak, flank, tendon, etc. I’ve had a LOT of pho all throughout Washington State so I’ve got a lot to compare to. The broth was rich in flavor (someone came in to order the broth only to go during my meal, that itself says a lot). The tendon was cooked to perfection, soft and your teeth practically melt through it. All the ingredients tasted very fresh. I found my new go to pho spot! I hate doing reviews but I felt so compelled because it was so good. Edit: I came back to try a new dish I’ve not had before, phở sườn bò, or beef rib pho. It was amazing!! I cannot recommend this spot enough. They also gave us a free yakult (not the yakult brand, but that’s what I know it as… probiotic yogurt drink