Reckless Noodle House is an excellent Vietnamese spot in the Central District.

Stateside is a classy Vietnamese fusion spot in Capitol Hill where you’ll feel like you’re on a mini-vacation.

Ba Bar in Central District is our favorite Vietnamese spot in town. Hit it late-night for best results.

Pho Bac Sup Shop is a Vietnamese spot in the International District serving some seriously great pho and bar snacks.

Foreign National is a bar in Capitol Hill with great Asian fusion snacks.

Bastille is a French spot in Ballard that’s romantic enough for a date, but also works for a solo meal at the bar or group dinner.

Tamarind Tree isn’t one of those hip fusion spots - it’s just really good Vietnamese food. Come for a low-key meal, and sit on the patio if it’s nice.

Pho Than Brothers is a reliable local Seattle chain serving casual Vietnamese noodle soup, and this one’s in Capitol Hill.

Lucky’s Pho is a bare-bones Fremont spot for pho, banh mi, and other Vietnamese classics (with the exception of the banh mi tacos).

Hotel Albatross in Ballard is the ultimate birthday spot - the kind of place that serves drinks out of fruit. The Mexican-Asian fusion is good too.

Central Smoke is a spot in the Central District with pricey barbecue and great cocktails.

Mr. Saigon is a Vietnamese cafe and banh mi shop in the Central District.

Pho Viet Anh is a Queen Anne institution for Vietnamese food.

Monsoon East is a Vietnamese spot in Bellevue that’s great for a date.

Huong Duong is a standby for Vietnamese and Thai food in a Rainier Valley strip mall.

Monsoon is a quiet Vietnamese restaurant in Capitol Hill with a great Happy Hour.