Huong Duong Restaurant

If you’re looking for a good Vietnamese restaurant this is it! Food is so authentic and tasty! Not to mention the excellent service. I usually don’t write reviews for restaurants but this one truly deserves a great review. Highly recommended 😌

Perfect little local Vietnamese spot. Spring rolls are big and fresh, grilled meat skewers are savory and tasty. Lemongrass soup was very rich and savory. The best part is the hostess/waitress was very kind and helpful, and very happy to have sit down customers. Definitely a spot worth coming back too.

We had a wonderful experience here. The waitress was very sweet and explained the dishes. The food was incredible!! The meat was perfectly cooked. So tender and decent portions. My husband had the soup and it was spiced so perfectly! Will definitely be back!

Was looking for some basic broth-based soup. Saw this place didn't use msg so thought we'd try it. It is just what i was looking for.

I’ve been here twice and only had beef pho so I can’t speak for any of the other dishes. The pho broth is too light and lacking in my opinion. There’s definitely better options across the street but they close earlier which is what brought me back to revisit this place and give it another chance. The parking situation is a nightmare with the super small spaces. You have to reverse all the way out of the parking lot basically. Perhaps I’ll try the other dishes another time

Absolutely loved the staff, very friendly and kind. The food was delicious and close to authentic (as someone who grew up eating Viet food at home). Duck noodle bowl was perfect!

Super whole in the wall. My sisters and I wanted some food good and we came across this place through Yelp/google. We decided to try it. When we first arrived it was extremely difficult to find parking. It is super tight and crowded area. However, it was so worth it!! The food was amazing!!! I wish I took more photos of our food.

SO good!! the service was AMAZING (literally i loved our waitress she's wonderful 😚) and the food left nothing to be desired. 100000% recommend!!!!

Don't sleep on this spot, it's a small hole in the wall in a non-descript mall, 10 years in business and family-run. Wife and I came by during our trip to Seattle and visiting again the following day. Simple, herby, meaty broth packed with flavor and perfectly tender duck meat chunks. Make sure to order the duck noodle soup and pho. I've had Viet food all over the US and this is one of the top meals I've had.

My go-to for yummy Pho! Definitely have closer places but this location has the best pho and very friendly service.

The food and service is really good. The parking lot is small, and can be challenging to navigate.

Service is attentive. Food is 2.5 not 2 stars, rounded down bc I think the current average is over-inflated. Though I will say that I used to think this place was decent 9 or so years ago. We came back recently bc I didn't have a reason as to why we don't go here. Now I do. Pro: not too sweet, like many Vietnamese restaurants in the area tend to be. Half star just for that. Cons: overall very bland - we tried 8 different dishes and no one enjoyed any of them. We're all Vietnamese. That said, I overheard a (white) couple beside me say it was the best pho they've ever had. So you may need to go there and decide for yourself. Parking sucks bc the spaces are tight so people take multiple spots and there aren't enough spaces to begin with so late arrivals create their own spots that the block cars from leaving. I recommend avoiding the lot altogether and parking a few blocks over on Willow Street.

The definition of a mom and pop spot and I recommend going here over a trendy pho place that'll charge you 20$ a bowl. I loved the broth, not overtly sweet. Reading some comments about the broth being bland, pho broth is supposed to be flavorful but simple which I think they do very well. If you want something with crazy textures and flavors, get bun bo hue! I was the only one dining and the service was amazing, the waitress was super sweet and could hear that most of the take out customers are regulars. Go support local!!

Super disappointed; there was so many good reviews but my food is the one with a dead fly in it??? I ordered nearly $130 worth of food. The food was mid. It wasn't spectacular or different. The pho deluxe was what I ordered the most of and the soup base is good but the rest was just regular. The delivery driver, I was not impressed with. He dropped the bags of food on the floor stating that the paper bag ripped. The soup was too hot and it leaked making it rip. I don't understand why plastic bags couldn't be provided?

I am Vietnamese and I am telling you: this place is not good authentic Vietnamese food. We have tried multiple times, hoping it would be different but the food was flavorless each time. I wouldn't recommend it.

We stopped here after a work meeting on a recommendation from a friend since I don't know the area well. It was delicious! The service was amazing too. it was a great experience for a lunch with two colleagues from out of town. the pho was amazing and the small was more than enough food for us. ww also loved the spring roll appetizer and and the iced coffees!

Food was incredible and the service was amazing. I never leave reviews but I had to make an exception!

I'm visiting Seattle. In little Vietnam. After years in the food desert. I finally get to eat real pho. Not that fake stuff in hesperia made by Mexicans. Real deal!!! Yum

I love how they play worship songs! Very comforting place to eat a hot bowl of pho :) I've been here several times trying different dishes from the menu, and everything has been great! I usually come for the pho though. The broth is always so flavorful I never feel the need to add anything to it! Service has been good as well. Highly recommend

Food was very good. Service was pretty good. The man working there was very nice and polite. I must mention that parking is tight in a small lot. The restaurant itself is a hole in the wall. We all enjoyed our food. All dishes were served very hot. They gave us lots of bean sprouts and basilThe beef stew meat was fatty in places. Aside from a few bad pieces, the dish was good. Well done beef pho was also good. Should've ordered the small. Took home a lot of broth and noodles. The chicken pho had large pieces of chicken. Again, took home a lot of broth and noodles.

Quick, simple and affordable. Good for a group if one of you likes pho and one of likes other viet dishes like vermicelli noodle bowls.

Honestly surprised by how many people are saying the pho is good here. I've been here a few times and have always ordered the sunflower bowl. Today was rainy so thought I'd get some comfort soup. All the tables around me were eating pho, so I had my hopes up. Honestly the worst bowl of pho I've had in a long time. First off, it's criminal to overcook pho noodles. These noodles were beyond overcooked. They were a slimy mess and turned the broth into a white milky disgusting slop. I then turned to my coworker who had ordered vegetarian pho. She agreed it was the worth pho she's had. We ate our meat and veggies and left 90% of the noodles and broth. Maybe the cook forgot about the noodles? Doesn't matter since I will not be giving it another chance. On the bright side, the crispy eggrolls were delicious and their viet iced coffee is freaking delicious. Extra star because of that. There are so many good pho restaurants in the area, try them instead.

We are here at least once a week. Staff is lovely and the food is consistently good. Our favorites are the veggie pho and the papaya salad.

The pho đặc biệt was so good I drank all the soup. I don't get to say that very often. It isn't a sweet broth and it's not too salty either. It's absolutely perfect and very beefy. I can't wait to go back! I had probably 150+ bowls of pho last year from various restaurants. This is very high up on my list.

Food - Pho was not flavorful at all, meat was chewy, needed a lot of add ins to make it enjoyable. Spring rolls were so mushy inside and had no flavor other than grease it was fried in. Service - Polite and kind server. Total for 1 Thai Iced Tea, 2 Reg Pho Tai, One order of crispy spring roll $47 Save your money and go somewhere else or you'll be disappointed

Your classic Viet fare in a no frills, no fuss space. The restaurant was clean and the service was quick. No complaints here!

My daughter and I love the pho here. The broth is amazing and so comforting especially on a cold, fall day.

The food was delicious. I've eaten here so many times and I wish it was in a different spot since the parking situation is always trouble. The service is one of the best i've seen and the place is pretty clean.

Hole in the wall Vietnamese with high quality, super authentic food. EASY five stars. Ordered lunch takeout. Duck Noodle Soup ($9.95) - Perfectly seasoned and flavorful, not too salty or oily like soups usually can be. Good portions and carefully packaged. Amazing sweet ginger garlic dipping sauce. Shrimp Mixed Salad ($9.95) was also crazy good and fresh. Had shaved cabbage, carrots, mango, lotus root, shrimps. Food was ready very quickly.

Pho review #2 (see earlier reviews for more info) So far one of the highest quality I have found. Pho Dac Biet Broth (salty/sweet balanced): 5/5 (only improvement would be maybe a little more of the aromatics but nearly perfect for style) Meat Portion: 5/5 Meat Freshness: 5/5 (no funky smell/taste on meatball or flank) Noodles: 4/5 (a few too many noodles maybe) Cleanliness/Ambiance: 3/5 (Very clean but maybe not a super fancy atmosphere like for a date. It has sort of a suburban coffee shop vibe as far as decor.) Extra points: Service was friendly and attentive +1, Sa Te was good +1, Cafe Su Nao was made and served with a phin +2 26/25... Excellent score!

If you're visiting Seattle, this shop is conveniently located right next to the Othello stop (light link rail). The food to price ratio was amazing. The atmosphere was my type, that "hole in the wall" vibe. The staff were super super friendly which is a huge plus in my book. I ordered the #19, rare beef pho. The meat to noodle ratio was on point. The broth was just okay. It's not a deep rich flavorful soup, but rather a light refreshing taste. It's a different umami flavor but it is sufficient. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit here with so many pho shops in the area but it is 100% worth the visit if you're passing through Othello or using the light link rail.

The most delicious Vietnamese food in Seattle!! I travel 45" to enjoy this delicious food AND the restaurant is super clean!! Great service too!! My favorite for many years!!

Vietnamese sandwich with grilled pork 5/5 Fresh sandwich, crispy outside and soft inside, great taste of grilled pork Mango salad 5/5 Great value too

Really liked this place, tho the front lot is tiny to nonexistent but the back street has plenty of 2hr parking. The food is awesome and fair priced. Loved the pho we ordered and first time trying the crepe, the dipping sauce is so good I could be drinking it by itself.

Super whole in the wall. My sisters and I wanted some food good and we came across this place through Yelp/google. We decided to try it. When we first arrived it was extremely difficult to find parking. It is super tight and crowded area. However, it was so worth it!! The food was amazing!!! I wish I took more photos of our food.

This place has the best Veggie/Vegan Pho in the whole city of Seattle. Has never let us down!

We had pho here for the first time which we ordered to go. We got the house broth which was quite tasty! The only reason it got 4 stars is the parking is quite limited. Luckily because it was to go I got away with double parking! Otherwise food and service was excellent!!

Super chill and laid back, service is great, and for sure next time I'll get my food spicy. Overall for my first time here I would come back but parking sucks.

The staff here is very kind and their traditional vegetable soup with chicken is as good as chicken soup gets.

Sometimes, the shortest reviews have the biggest impact... Amazing tasting food, very reasonable prices, a spotless restaurant, and courteous staff. The only negative is that there is hardly any parking.

Meatball pho hit the spot that I didn't even realize I needed hit. I ordered a small and it was the perfect amount for me, I wasn't super hungry but ATE the entire thing (bean sprouts and all, I never eat them)...and drank half the broth. I liked it because it wasn't too salty, the hit of lime was perfect. Everything was just good, a good staple/basic. My partner got the spicy lemongrass noodle (the closest thing to a bun bo hue) and got 5 stars, even the server repeated it like "are you sure?" Her spice tolerance is out of this world, I tried a bite and coughed. She loved her noodles, said it was definitely their take on a bun bo hue and that it was really good. There was a thin layer of oil sitting atop both bowls but they didn't deter us! We will be back.

The food here is delicious, the man who took care of us made sure everything was to our satisfaction and he always made sure our water cups were never empty. It was busy when my family and I dined in and he managed to keep everything under his control.

Located in the International District on MLKJ Way, this is a worthwhile stop over on route to Seattle! The eclectic neighbourhood offers multi-cultural cuisines from China to Vietnam to Ethiopia!! With more and more new apartments being built in the area, this has become more of an Up and Coming Neighbourhood! Huong Duong has been here for the last 5 years and had built up a loyal client base; having customers from afar or in the neighbourhood. Our Server is super friendly and has a great smile, his attention to customer are evident as he would make sure from table to table that we are well looked after! Items ordered: Spicy Noodle Soup i.e. Bun Bo Hue $US8.59 4/5 stars Thick Rice Noodles are submerged in a very rich and well flavoured stock, with lemon grass, fish sauce, chilli etc. this well known Vietnamese delicacy is well represented here. One thing that stood out was the Pork Meat Balls, so tasty and tender, but still carry a good bouncy texture! YUM! Duck Noodle Soup $US8.59 4/5 stars This is a speciality item in any Vietnamese Restaurants and each one has their own family recipe. Hong Duong's version is super clean, the broth is very delicate with just a hint of duck, which if not done properly can become too gamy! Accompanied with pickled bamboo shoots, onion, cilantro this for sure can be categorized as "Soul Food". Oh, and it come with a side of very very well dressed Cabbage Slaw, and the dipping sauce for the duck; ginger & chilli sauce. Shrimp Mango Salad $US8.59 4/5 stars Perfect refreshing, crunchy, tangy, savoury, colourful! Good salad to go with anything you've ordered or can be had by itself if you don't want anything else! Being in such a highly competitive neighbourhood, Huong Duong is able to hold it's own and offer a upbeat alternative of Vietnamese food that we all know so well! Final Score: 4 stars Verdict: Recommend!!

2 words. DUCK SOUP. I can't say anything about the rest of the menu because I specifically come here for DUCK SOUP. Known to have no msg in their food and feels like a home cooked meal. However it is not the traditional way to serve Vietnamese bamboo duck soup. The duck is placed in the soup versus on the side with the salad. The salad that comes is a variety of crunchy colorful cabbages, carrots, and coriander. Peanuts and deep fried shallots (I like to put some of this into the soup). That sauce tho. It's some secret crack. Mix of ginger garlic fish sauce, and crack. It's so good for an extra spread on the salad, a little bit in the soup, and of course to dip your duck in! During COVID, they have their menu via a QR code and offer online ordering for pick up now! You'll get a text when it's ready to pick up too. Glad they decided to open again!

I had the $19 XL Deluxe beef pho and my wife had the $18 short ribs rice plate. Both we were expecting something great if we are paying those prices. Very standard. Low amount and quality of meat wasn't worth the price. Not much meat on my wife's plate and the extra veggies that they mentioned on the menu was non-existing. Not going back. Have better places that has a better value than this place.

Big Banh Mi fan, so excited when I saw the reviews and review count for this place. Stopped in with some friends from work to try. Overall - a solid sandwich here. I opted for no mayo (veganized) and added jalapeño. Good bread, packed with veggies and lots of grilled tofu. I'm going four stars instead of five as the tofu was a little salty. Headline is I'm full, I'm happy and I'll be back for more. Worth cycling this place out of your in the area.

Best pho in town! Very organized and neat establishment with great customer service. The food was amazing and the broth honestly did not need any spices up (of course I had to spice mines up because I like it hot!). My wife on the other hand had the seafood pho, and for the first time ever I saw her eat the soup exactly the way it came out the kitchen. Would definitely recommend!

It was a bit disappointing compared to the other pho places in the area. I got the regular combo beef pho and they were really stingy with the meat 1 slice of well done beef, 1.5 meatballs, 1 slice of rare beef, and a couple pieces of tendon . They do give a lot of noodle so that will fill you up. The broth was average and not that flavorful. On the plus side, it was very clean and tables were well spaced out. The server was nice too.

I am a regular here for their Pho. I order it at least once a month. It is the best pho in the area hands down, with exceptional service. I have never had a bad experience. Plus the portions are a great size compared to what i've seen at other restaurants. The parking lot is a little small/tricky to navigate but that's not their fault, just good to know when coming. Love huong duong!

Me and my friend wanted to try out a new restaurant that was close by and this place popped up. They had a barcode for the menu and a paper menu too so that was nice. The spicy lemon grass noodles were good, I ordered the spice level 3. But it wasn't really that spicy. Other than that, the food was great. I loved the Thai iced tea too, I would definitely come back here.

A different take on Vietnamese than I've had but all very good. They use lightly fried tofu in the papaya salad and eggplant dish and it's surprisingly tasty (5 star) The pork chops & rice was very nice (4 star) and duck/noodles was good (3 star). I would come back to try other stuff if I was in the neighborhood.

Good food. Good service. Close to the LINK. A weeeeeee bit religious on the receipt, but whatevs. They got good food

I am going to make a confession. I don't have any idea what authentic Vietnamese food is supposed to taste like. That being said, like all washingtonians i enjoy a bowl of hot pho during the 8 months of rain we have here in seattle. I recently stopped eating pho for a couple years because i was cutting back on msg. Insert huong duong. I read online they had NO MSG in their food. What little i did know about viet food is that they were heavy handed with the msg. I had to try this place! I was impressed with both their pho and the stir fried eggplant. The broth has a light refreshing tone to it and i never feel leaving heavy like i used to at other restaurants. The eggplant was tossed with mushrooms in a sweet savory sauce that was addicting. Delicious!! It is a one man show in the dining area, so be patient if you are dining in and don't be afraid to ask for something multiple times if the waiter forgets. This has become a favorite of mine and i won't get pho anywhere else!!

hidden gem alert: it's easy to not notice this restaurant right away because it's in a very congested area right off MLK near othello. you can find parking in the back, wouldn't recommend the parking lot! came here on a monday afternoon with a friend, was excited because the prices were cheaper than what i usually pay for vietnamese food. i ordered the chicken curry noodles & fresh rolls. i had never had curry in a soup form so it was a first for me. my friend got the pad thai, which i wouldn't recommend because i've had a lot better & it was a vietnamese restaurant not thai. my soup was decent, i don't think i'll get it again but it was interesting, mot sure if i liked it or not. i will be coming back here to try the seafood pho, all their pho options look delicious

Delicious food! They are open to dine in and their packaging is neat too! We ordered - Mango salad with shrimp crispy noodles vietnamese coffee lemongrass soup banh xue (vietnamese crepe) Eating crispy noodles was an experience :) I liked the fact that it had no oil in it. The other dishes were all delicious too. Will come again :)

I recommend their duck noodle soup. I see other reviews complaining it is bland. This soup is supposed to be bland. You use the dipping sauce to add flavor to the salad and dip your meat. :) Hope this helps.

This quiet spot has good food, especially for the price. Lots of options to customize your dish (veggie broth, extra meat, etc). Service was not super attentive but friendly.