Ready to celebrate Lunar New Year? On January 25, families around the world take part in the celebrations for Tết, the first day of the Lunar New Year — and spring — for Vietnamese families. To kick off the celebration, families gather at home or at a favorite restaurant on New Year’s Day for a reunion meal, featuring specialties that include dưa hành (pickled spring onions), bánh chưng (sticky rice with meat or beans wrapped in leaves) and boiled whole chicken.
If you’re looking for a feast to celebrate the Year of the Rat with friends and family, Hoodline has crunched the numbers to find the top Vietnamese restaurants in Seattle, based on Yelp ratings and our own methodology. Happy Lunar New Year!
1. i5 Pho
Topping the list is i5 Pho. Located at 213 First Ave. South (between Main and Washington streets) in Pioneer Square, the Vietnamese spot is the highest-rated Vietnamese restaurant in Seattle, boasting 4.5 stars out of 128 reviews on Yelp.
2. Mala & Satay
The Cascade's Mala & Satay, located at 224 Fairview Ave. North (between Thomas and John streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Vietnamese spot 4.5 stars out of 65 reviews.
3. Pho Huy
Pho Huy, a Vietnamese spot in Capitol Hill, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 49 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1420 E. Madison St. (between Pike Street and 15th Avenue) to see for yourself.
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