Pho Mignon — Restaurant in Kirkland

Going out to eat can be a nightmare if you have food allergies. My daughter has delt with the problem by finding a short list of places where she can safely eat. Phở Mignon in Juanita made the list. Last week, we threaded our way through all the street construction to go there for lunch. There were quite a few cars in the parking lot for the shopping center, but we managed to find a spot without trouble. Inside, about half the tables were full, so we were seated with no wait. They use one of those QR code things for the menu. My daughter knows exactly what she will order everytime, so she does not have to deal with the fact that her phone has trouble downloading the PDF with the menu. My phone works better and I already have the menu on my phone. We like to get appetizers - my daughter goes for the crispy spring rolls and I try something new each time. This time I got the shrimp dumplings. We asked for the sauce (contains soy) on the side so that my daughter could try one. We each got a small bowl of Phở. I like to try different things, but I was not in the mood for tripe or tendons this time. The woman who took our order memorized everything including my daughter’s special customizations. I was so impressed that I forgot to ask her to leave the cilantro out of mine. Our food came up quickly and was fresh and hot. We scarfed up the appetizers and then added bean sprouts, jalapenos, basil and lime to our soup. I picked the big chunks of cilantro out before getting serious about eating. The small bowl has more food that I need. The broth is flavorful enough that I don’t leave any of it behind. The noodles are the perfect texture. I recommend adding a little hoisin sauce to amp up the flavor. The bits of meat are tender and tasty. We each add just the right amount of jalapenos to get to our preferred heat level. We were perfectly satisfied when our...

Pho Mignon, just off exit 20 from I-405 near Totem Lake, is my go-to spot for some killer Pho in the neighborhood. Parking's a breeze, and the best part? It's free! But heads up, if you're hitting them up on a weekend for lunch, expect a bit of a line. Who knew this place was such a hidden gem, right?

Their menu is like a Vietnamese food lover's dream come true. From Pho to noodles, rice dishes, sandwiches, and spring rolls, they've got it all. But let's talk Pho, because that's where they really shine. My personal fave? The rare steak with tendon. The small size fills me up just fine, but if you're feeling extra hungry, go for the large—it's a beast. And let me tell you, they don't skimp on the tendon, which is a win in my book. Plus, the rare steak is sliced thin and just right, none of that overcooked stuff.

Now, here's the only downside—the veggie situation could use a little love. I'm all about loading up on greens, so a bit more veggie action would be ace. But don't worry, they make up for it with their mouthwatering Vietnamese sandwiches. And while the rice dishes aren't my top pick (I'm more of a broken rice fan), they still hit the spot.

Here's my winning combo: Two small bowls of Pho for dining in, and two sandwiches to-go for breakfast the next day. It's a game-changer, trust me.

So, if you're in the hood and craving some Vietnamese goodness for lunch, Pho Mignon is the spot to hit up. You...

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We came for lunch on Friday around 11 am, and we got seated after standing at the entrance for a while because none of the three waiter/waitress greeted us even though they could see us...

I ordered C1 deluxe crispy egg noodles with seafood $17 (+$2 for seafood) and my husband got the P1, pho filet mignon $15. The pho soup was on the lighter side, definitely not as flavorful as other places. My dish looks good, but the sauce wasn't it. It was too greasy for me. I also found out about the extra $2 charge for seafood which was nowhere to be found on the menu. Most places make it super clear, but this place was sly about it. Not to mention the waitress also didn't tell us about it. It came with 4 pieces of shrimps and 5 pieces of squid, and I really don't think it's worth. Not to mention the squid is completely tasteless. I'd recommend ordering something that's not seafood or shrimp to avoid the surcharge.

Overall I didn't enjoy the meal, and they didn't even have bun bo hue here, which was also disappointing. Plus the portion of the bean sprouts they gave out for the pho was quite pathetic as well... I rarely come here, but I will make sure to visit elsewhere if I'm in...