Lucky's Pho

The pho was super tasty! And I felt like the price was really affordable too. I adore the self-service topping bar, so you can get more of what you want and less of what you don’t. The spicy chicken bahn mi was very spicy and even though I was warned I did not expect that heat, I was fighting for my life haha. So great for people if they love hot hot hot foods. I would skip the bahn mi here and just get the pho which is the true star. If you’re craving great bahn mi, try Oh’s Sandwiches.

The beef banh mi here is hands-down the best I’ve ever had! At first, the sandwich felt a bit dry overall, but after I added extra mayo, it turned into something truly amazing. The slow-cooked beef is incredibly tender, flavorful, and just melts in your mouth, it’s on another level. The pho beef broth is also fantastic. It’s not the traditional Vietnamese-style broth I’m used to (maybe more of an American take) but it’s still rich, unique, and absolutely delicious. I also love their self-serve topping bar. It’s such a nice feature since especially since I usually prefer customizing my food and avoiding certain toppings. The food portions here are generous, and for the price, it’s honestly the best deal I’ve come across. You get so much good food without breaking the bank. The place does get really busy sometimes, with people waiting for tables, but it’s absolutely worth it. The food and experience make it all worthwhile. Overall, this place nails it. That beef banh mi alone is worth the trip—I can’t wait to come back!

Lucky’s is one of my fav pho spots in the city but unfortunately not anymore. Yesterday I ordered a meatball pho and found a bunch of tiny bugs floating in my soup. When I found the first one (the biggest one) shown in the photo attached, I thought that was it. But then as I started looking through the soup, more and more kept floating to the surface. I would understand one bug that’s fine, but I counted a total of 7! Keep in mind that one bowl of pho is around $20. This is absolutely disgusting and unacceptable. So disappointing.

Always busy on weekends (as they should be!), fast service, self serve topping bar, and good portions for the price. I’ve been coming here for years and they never disappoint! The perfect winter lunch. If you pass by in the morning before they open, you can smell all the wonderful fresh aromatics. One of the best soup stocks around.

Legitimately the first restaurant I’ve been to in years where the food is actually good. Prior to choosing this place, we looked at a LOT of pictures of various pho restaurants in the Seattle area because we really don’t like how most places prepare it. But this place looked perfect so we gave it a shot and we are glad we did. Devoured the spicy chicken bahn mi (super tasty, spicy, with an amazing bun) and the chin pho (amazing broth, amazing flavor to the meats which were also cut to the perfect size, and amazing noodles) Oh, and the prices are really good too.

not the best pho I’ve had in the city, but I appreciate having this option in the neighborhood. the broth was very spice forward with heavy cinnamon/ star anise flavor, but I personally prefer a more balanced beefy broth. I would return to try their other menu options.

Good flavor! Not the sweet soup-base type,it’s more like herbal flavor. I really like the noodles firmness

I loved this place. Initially i thought it would be a long wait as i was on a long line, but it went fast. I like the hybrid model - order food and seat yourself. If you are solo, you can share a table with others. I loved the fresh buffet style condiments. The steak/tendon pho was excellent, very rich flavor, dominating star anise and cinnamon flavor. Generous portions. I also had the pork banh mi - very gentle bread texture, soft on the inside and crunchy crust on the outside. Again, plenty of meat and flavor, highly recommended.

Wow-we stopped by for lunch today in the vibrant, Fremont area of Seattle on a very cold & sunny day. There was a steady stream of customers and we were happy to have ordered and found a table for four. Three of the four ordered Pho while I ordered the vermicelli noodle salad with chicken. As my husband said "yours was so good that I wished I had ordered it but then my pho was so good I would have been disappointed if I had not ordered it" so you see, it was a win win.

While the pho was very tasty, I question the cleanliness of the utensils at the tables. The spoons, forks, and chopsticks are all out in the open and uncovered vs individually packaged. If someone's an inexperienced messy chopsticks user or coughing or sneezing at the table the germs are going to get on all of the utensils there that future customers will be using. I recommend that the business update their practices to either bring out utensils with the food or keep all the utensils in canisters in a centralized location (by the water/toppings bar area).

I always walk by Lucky's Pho swearing they have pho scented febreeze in the air. The scent is so intense through the vents that fills up the street when you walk by. This is a smaller restaurant and being in the center of Fremont, it can get pretty busy at peak times. The pho itself is average (but one of the few options in the Fremont area), flavorful broth but they don't give you a lot of meat and I'm not a huge fan of the noodles they choose. It's easy to style the pho however you want, with the walk up toppings bar (unlimited basil, lime, and bean sprouts). The staff is friendly and helpful.

Solid pho- broth was good and meat was cooked well! My friend got the pork banh mi and I had a bite and it was good- normally I don't like banh mi bread but this bread was crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside! Went during dinner rush hour so there was a bit of a wait for a table

Although the place was small and busy, it was very clean! The staff bused tables right away; so, we just waited a few minutes for a table. The Pork Banh Mi and Pho Ga were amazingly delicious. The Banh Mu was warm, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The vegetable broth in the Pho was perfect for our taste, not salty. They provided condiments to add to your soup or any order. We recommend this little place a "must taste"

Unlike other pho places, Lucky's is more of a self-served restaurant where you pay for your order up front, find your own table, and even getting your own greens of choice (bean sprouts, basil, lime), but they bring out the dishes to you. I came here on Sunday right after they opened, and it was already pretty crowded. The service was very quick though. I was able to get my pho within minutes after I ordered. I got the #5 which had a mix of beef. It was delicious! I'm usually not a soup person but the broth was very good. It was rich in flavor but not too greasy. The beef wasn't the best quality but solid. I'd come back and try their bahn mi and iced viet coffee!

Wow, does this place do business! I have tried to go several times but consistently find the place packed with no where to sit. I finally beat the crowds by going ridiculously early, but hey, it worked! It's a cute, clean little space. You order at the counter, take a number, help yourself to bean sprouts, basil, lime, etc and find a seat. They will bring your pho to you and also bus your table. Service is fast. As far as I saw, the pho only comes in one size. I got veggies and tofu with veggie broth. It was very flavorful and the perfect antidote to the cold night! If you do come, it might be wise to take out or have a back up plan due to how busy it gets.

They get 3 stars because the vegan pho actually tastes good, but minus 2 stars because the plastic bowl was clearly soaked in bleach very recently before my piping hot food was poured into it. As the vegan pho was set in front of me the smell of chlorine bleach overwhelmed my sense of smell. I immediately realized the bowl smelled so strongly of chlorine bleach that I had to request a different type of food container. I even smelled bleach residue on my fingers after just touching the bowl to take it back to the counter. The staff stated that they bleach their bowls because the broth regularly leaves brown stain / residue. Just a word of caution: Not all plastics are bleach safe & some plastics will become more brittle, porous, & / or more prone to chemical leaching when bleached...gross. Not what I want to eat with my food.

Omg some of the best pho I've ever had! I ordered takeout and the vibes were great and service at the counter was excellent. No wonder this place is always crowded!

this is one of the places I would miss if I moved away from Seattle! The service is incredible and very welcoming. They have the whole ordering system streamlined. The food is incredible and you always see a lunch crowd and people enjoying their delicious pho or bahn mi! This location is in the heart of Fremont and provides the ambiance is welcoming! My personal favorite is an iced Vietnamese coffee with Boba that I crave on a regular basis!!

You can't go wrong with PHO! The pho was very good especially their broth. I always get a meatball pho and their meatballs were the perfect size and texture. At some other restaurants, i experience eating very hard or dense meatballs which is not to my liking. But Lucky's has great pho choices! In addition to their pho, I really enjoyed their iced Vietnamese coffee. The restaurant is semi-spacious. How their restaurant works is that you will order and will seat yourself. There is a cart for self-serve water and bar area to grab your own ingredients for your pho. A great pho restaurant in fremont!

I've been going to this pho place for the past year and they have been consistent in the past. However, in my recent experience (mid-march 2024), their broth was not it. I am not sure if this was a one time event but I'll update if I ever go back. Stomach got a little upset after eating here on that one time interesting broth. The size is definitely generous and we had hard time finishing it. I noticed a lot of people asked for to go boxes.

Loved everything about Luckys! I got the number 5 pho, the soup was good and tasty and the noodles were the perfect texture. My favorite meat in the pho was the tripe. I loved how we were able to grab our own bean sprouts, limes, and basil so we control how much we want of each and limit waste. I came with a friend on a holiday so it was a bit busier but we were able to find seating relatively quickly. The shop is on the smaller side, so you will be cozy with your neighbors

A great place for a reasonably priced bowl of Pho, the broth had very good flavor. They have a few choices of Asian beers which I like to try when I can. Not pictured is the self serve topping bar where you can get as many limes, Thai basil, and bean sprouts as you want. The only reason for 4 stars was because the soup came with the cilantro in it. I enjoy cilantro quite a bit, but many people I dine with do not so I think it would be better to have the soup without cilantro and instead have it available at the topping bar. Overall the service was great! The guy bussing tables was doing a fantastic job and the cashier was very helpful when ordering.

Lucky's beef pho is consistently delicious. Also recommend ordering the shrimp spring rolls.

Very solid pho and banh mi! Dine in is amazing, prepare to grab a table the second you see it as it's seat-yourself. I love the cheap Asian beer and cute variety of wacky bottle openers. They have garnishes to self serve and you can really load it up how you like! I have taken it to go as well and appreciate the care they put into packing it for travel. sandwiches are flavorful and do get a bit messy but I also pack in extra protein and it's likely juicer than the average. I loved the spring rolls too! 3rd time here was so awesome I'm looking forward to my next chance to go!

North Seattle isn't typically known for Vietnamese food compared to South Seattle, so this was one of the rare occasions that I actually ate Viet food around here. Ambiance and atmosphere isn't typical to the kind of Vietnamese restaurants I grew up with, so it doesn't exactly feel the most authentic. However, one cannot judge the authenticity without judging the food. I ordered the Pho Bo Vien (Pho with meatballs) which is my usual go-to order. The broth was very flavourful and had the right consistency that I would expect from any Pho soup base. From the noodles to the meat, it was all very standard and stayed true to how Pho should taste and feel in your mouth. It definitely fulfilled my Pho craving that I had that day. I would likely come back again if I wanted to eat Vietnamese food up north.

Excellent service and friendly staff in an unassuming setting! The pho broth was delightful and super flavorful - some of the best I've had here! The noodles were thinner than usual but they worked well! There is also a self-serve toppings bar with the usual bean sprouts, jalapeños, etc. Food comes out about a minute after ordering!

Food: 8.5/10 Ambience: 7.7/10 Service: 6.5/10 Cleanliness: 7.8/10 Curated Guide "Worth it" Rating: 8.3/10 Curated Guide Recommendations: Pho Ga, Pho Chin, Banhmi Sandwich Tofu https://www.curated-guide.com/restaurants/luckys-pho

Great spot for pho! The prices are very reasonable and you get a huge bowl of pho. I got the beef and meatball pho and really enjoyed it. The broth was flavorful and the meat was tasty. You can grab your choice of toppings from the bar! I also got a Thai tea with boba and this was so good! It was very sweet and the addition of boba was fun. I wouldn't say this is my *favorite* spot for pho, but it is very solid. I'd definitely come again!

A very solid pho place, no complaints here! I recommend coming during off hours if you plan on dining in, seats are first come first serve and it can definitely get packed! Broth was piping hot and delicious (lots of spices), noodles were still chewy and did not break apart as I picked them up, and meat seemed like it was from high quality cuts that were decently thick (but not so thick that the meat was too tough). The thai tea was alright. A little too sweet for my taste but I didn't ask if sweetness could be adjusted so I guess that's on me. It did taste a little powdery but I'm no expert! Would definitely come here again. I want to try the banh mi next time!

Awesome Pho with large servings and chill ambiance. Perfect for a chilly evening or nice afternoon. Ordered their Pho Ga and it's so delicious! The noodles are on the thinner side (not used to it back home), but the broth and soup are superb. The vietnamese coffee is also the kicker. Kept me awake all day! Will dine again.

omg this place was actually really good! i've walked by soo many times but didn't stop in because i thought that it looked too hip to taste good (iykyk) but i was so pleasantly surprised! the prices are great, their vietnamese coffee is bitter and strong (just how i like my men), and the service is amazing! everyone is so nice and friendly there, too. will gladly go again :] we didn't love the spring rolls that much because they weren't that filling, but the pho bowls were so yummy. it made my tummy happy :] the garnishes are self-serve, which is really nice! also, we added veggies to our pho and it was so good. highly recommend on a cold, rainy day.

Best pho is Fremont, funny thing their is a tan brothers across the street and the only time they are busy is Tuesday when lucky pho is closed, today I ordered a beef broth veggie tofu pho, their vegie broth is pretty good but not as good as the beef in my opinion. What also makes lucky pho stick out from other pho is the spot service of garnishments. Basil, lime bean sprouts and jalapeños you can take as much or as little as you would like also it's nice that the chilly oil is not on the table spearing everything like other places.

The service was amazing, they were very knowledgeable on the menu and ingredients. The food was alright, I got the number one. It came out warm which I didn't really enjoy. I feel like pho always has to come out steamy hot where you have to hefehEHFE before it cools down enough to chew. I'm from the Bay Area so it's hard to top our pho, lucky's was a little bit too salty for me but my bf really liked it! The restaurant was also pretty clean and on a hot day, the ac feels really nice.

A wonderfully simple menu with delicious eats! Counter service was easy and quick, we got a sampling of spring rolls, a bahn mi, and pho. The atmosphere is casual and cozy, feeling like one of the great neighborhoods joints in Seattle. The spring rolls were so fresh and tasty, we loved the peanut sauce that came with it. The bahn mi was out of world! Crispy bun exterior with soft tender beef brisket and crunchy veggies. The pho was wonderfully cozy and flavorful. You really can't go wrong here.

So much flavor! Such kind staff! Choose your own amount of garnish :) And the fried chili sauce is great!

**vegetarian review** I really like Lucky Pho. Everytime I walk past I love the fragrance of the pho and hence walkin for takeout quite often haha. I like their seated experience - where you get the extra condiments yourself like basil and sprouts for the pho. The service is quick and the food is obviously really really good. I have also done takeout many times - both the pho and the bahnmi with tofu are amongst my repeat orders. Definitely my fav pho place in fremont

An interesting place. Interior is clean and modern and you order up front and then grab your pho condiments as well, they bus the table however. I got the #1 with added veggie. The veggies added were cabbage, carrot, mushroom and a couple root veggies that were good but I couldn't ID. The meat was tender and tasty and I could see why they charge what they do for the bowl after eating it. It's a higher end bowl compared to some other places that way. That said, salt and msg overpowered the overall flavor and it wasn't a "soft" broth like you usually get Pho Tan or up at Pho Vietnam. The noodles however were excellent, perfectly cooked, tender and yet still firm. Overall I'd come back, especially in the winter when a hot bowl of hearty soup really hits the spot.

Neighborhood staple. Vegetarian banh mi with tofu is particularly flavorful and scrumptious.

The Pho and Spicy Pork sandwich is incredible. They have a veggie bar so you can load yourself up on as much sprouts/mushrooms/chili oil as you want. The ambiance isn't anything crazy, but there's only so much you can do in downtown Seattle. The service was fast and pleasant. Everyone was very nice and easy to talk to.

AMAZING food, service, and music/atmosphere! Enjoyed the tofu spring rolls, veggie Pho, chicken Pho, Vietnamese Coffee with boba and Thai iced tea with boba. The restaurant was clean, smelled amazing, had self service buffet style pho accompaniments, self serve filtered cold and hot water and plenty of sauces and utensils on the tables. Would definitely return and recommend to everyone!

I ordered this for delivery when I was sick and felt it was prepared quickly and still warm (considering delivery time). The broth was good and I asked for extra tendon in my raw beef+tendon order (by clicking add extra meat button to pay for the addition), and they put quite a lot which made me so happy. I also ordered the pork bahn mi for my household and it was so flavorful! So so good, can't wait to order it again. It was a bit on the hotter side than I am used to but then again most places make them bland with the option to add your own hot sauce. Prices seem average and not over the top. Looking forward to trying in person and will report back at that time.

Recently, I've been on a kick for take-out bubble tea and pho. Both work great for a gluten free, dairy free lifestyle. This place was good for take out, and I'll be back. Pho: Aromatic broth (3/5), fresh ingredients (5/5), some of the best packaging I've seen yet (5/5). Beef was a little tough but good, and I love that you get 2 types of beef. Bubble tea: I got the yuzu honey tea. I thought it would be served hot and fresh, but it was cold and actually a delicious base for bubble tea. Works well with the brown sugar boba too. I'll be back!

Delicious Pho. Served quickly, tasty and exactly what I needed in a cold cloudy day. Found this place by following the delicious smells from across the street.

The workers are very nice! Grabbing a table can be tricky since it's always busy. Their bahn mi sandwiches are the best I've tried in Seattle so far!

I ordered the Banh Mi Sandwiches (24 hour brisket) and a Thai Tea (no boba). It's delicious! The sweetness level of the Thai Tea was perfect for me and didn't taste bitter. The banh mi was packed with meat and veggies. Although the meat wasn't as tender as I hoped it would be (given it'd been slow cooked for 24 hours), the bread was toasty and crunchy and the acidity of the sauce balanced the flavors really well.

This is a COVID-era review. Stopped by here to find some food to satisfy some dietary restrictions. I didn't order the pho, but I tried the broth and I thought it was pleasant. I ordered the banh mi (beef +$1). Before I provide my take on the banh mi, I do have to mention that Lucky's is definitely a more trendy American take on the traditional banh mi. Nothing wrong with that! Anyway, the banh mi was great! I enjoyed the bread and beef. An interesting take was the sauce and insides. The sauce was definitely more earthy compared to the mayo-like flavors that I'm used to. There is also lettuce inside which I'm not used to. Loved the kick from the addition of many chilis. Wished for more pickled daikon and carrots (but I'm so used to being able to add a lot into it). You can add avocado to the sandwich (I didn't do it, but I'm sure it'll be good even if it's not traditional). Great spot and staff is kind!

UH-mazing food Cozy vibes Comfortable space Phenomenal staff and customer service You can tell that genuine blood, sweat, and tears are shed to run this joint. There's a warm, familiar, calm energy when you walk in and you leave with immense satisfaction. I'm visiting from out of town and already made plans to go back for more delicious pho Ask for Knowledge who works there. He will make you feel like a trillion bucks

Their pork bahn mi is to die for!! I'm not usually a pho person but theirs is delicious as well

My friend and I came here for a quick dinner after a day trip to Mount Rainier because I had to make the 3 hour drive back to Portland. -- Chin Bo Vein Gan (beef, meatballs, tendon pho) I got the regular size and I found the portion to be more than enough, but not leaving me bloated. The broth was savory and more sweet than I like, but it was flavorful. The amount of meat was decent. The tendon was soft and gelatinous. They cut the meatball up which makes it easier to eat but also kinda tricks you into thinking they give a lot of it when really it's probably 1 meatball in total. -- Iced Vietnamese Coffee I got this to keep me awake for my drive home. I drink coffee regularly and I thought it was pretty strong. After a night of little sleep, snowshoeing and lots of driving, I still wasn't able to fall asleep so I'm guessing it's this coffee that kept me awake. My friend enjoyed his pho and Thai tea too. I also really liked that all the fixings are self serve because I was able to pile on the bean sprouts and basil, add a lot of lime and all the jalapenos I wanted.

EDIT: Well I just gave it a second shot, and I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately I got the same result: more chunks of pure fat in my pork sandwich (see photos). I also tried the spring rolls and the shrimp smelled a little fishy...I felt ok about eating eat, but that's not a great indicator of freshness. I really have no choice but to lower my rating, and I'm on the fence between 2 and 3 stars :/ As I said in my original review below, I liked pretty much everything else about the sandwich, but if they can't be bothered to check their meat and remove giant hunks of fat before serving it, I can't be bothered to give them my business. I just found a new lunch spot near work and I'm pretty darn pleased about it! Ordered takeout from Lucky's for the first time today because I was craving a bahn mi, and they popped up as the most promising option. I ordered the pork sandwich and was not let down. The baguette is a crucial part of any successful bahn mi, and this one was excellent with just the right amount of toasty crunchiness and good flavor. The fillings were well-balanced, and there didn't seem to be too much or too little of anything. The standard cast of carrots, cucumber, daikon, cilantro and jalapeño were present, along with a really tasty chimichurri sauce. I always order a side of extra jalapeños with my bahn mi, and I forgot to do that, but was pleasantly surprised that there were enough to get me by and provide a nice little kick. They also added lettuce, which I found a bit strange and definitely unnecessary. My one complaint with my meal is with the pork. The cubed morsels of meat were quite tasty, but about halfway through I got an unpleasant chunk of fat and had to spit it out. At the end, I got another one :/ Now I don't mind some soft fat on the meat in my sandwiches, but these pieces were PURE fat...not gristly, but still definitely not something I want to eat. Because of how good the sandwich was otherwise, I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt that this isn't the norm, and will definitely be back again. Although if get more fat chunks on the second sandwich, a third visit will probably be unlikely.

Extremely tasty pho, great price, and very clean. I also think the staff is super, super friendly. They're very accommodating and the broth is tasty. My friend recommended Luckys to me, it's just before Fremont Bridge and I usually park on street right at the light. (Sometimes you do have to pay.) Definitely my new favorite pho spot!

Delicious! Lots of beef and tendon in our bowls, tons of noodles, piping hot broth, and this was all via delivery. I had a yummy Thai iced tea, too. We've tried a couple of other pho places around here and this has been the best one so far.

Even though this isn't my favorite broth I keep coming back to Lucky's Pho because I love how it comes out piping hot and fresh! Not many places serve their pho this hot, probably because stuff that goes in aren't necessarily at the same temperature as the soup (i.e. meat and veggies). I just really wish the broth is saltier rather than sweet.. but that's just my preference. The Taiwan milk tea was good too.

Great pho and the food came out quickly. You pay at the front with reasonable pricing, sit down, and the food comes out in less than 5 minutes. Toppings are self serve, extremely convenient. Would recommend! (p.s. order the thai iced tea)

Such a solid pho spot!! Loved the food here and will definitely come again! They also had gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options which was great as we had trouble finding a pho place in Seattle that had all 3! Seating is limited inside, so it's better for smaller groups. Service was super friendly as well!

I'm a banh mi fan, and this is my go to spot in all of Seattle. From the bread to the sauce, everything about it is top notch. Even their drinks, like the Vietnamese coffee, isn't too sweet or underwhelming, it has the right amount of flavor. The staff is actually really nice, busy, but nice. The place itself can get crowded during peak hours, so expect a wait during lunch time. Overall just writing the review is making me hungry again, maybe I'll get a banh mi.

A nice small restaurant for some nice pho, reasonable price, you will need to go up to the counter to order first and also grab a plate to get the ingredients you will like to add into your pho