COBA - Viet Kitchen & Ales

One word: Wow. This place has a dim atmosphere with an upbeat Vibe that's a little bit Urban and the friendliest most hospitable staff I have ever encountered. Mike was a great host. This place is great for a date night or a late night meal or lunch or a group of friends. They also deliver. There were a lot of options from which to choose. There were even low carb options for those who might typically avoid noodle dishes. Contrary to a prior review, and as a plant-based person, there were plenty of vegan options. Not to mention, having tofu as an additional option adds to a great source of protein for the vegan options. You can add more veggies, tofu or whatever... They're happy to customize and make recommendations! I had the Veggie pho with Zucchini noodles, which came with bok choy, carrots, sprouts, two slices of jalepeno (on the side) & Vietnamese mint (on the side). I went with my partner at about 10:45pm, and this was one of the best, healthiest, freshest meal a person could get this late at night... And filling! Definitely would recommend!

Came in for lunch on a Thursday and the place filled up pretty quick! I enjoyed the food and would say this is a good Vietnamese spot in the Queen Anne area. It'll satisfy your cravings but isn't a place I would recommend to my friends. Something to keep in mind: the fish sauce was sweeter than most places (not sure if it was just this batch). Chicken Salad ($13) - Not the authentic chicken salad I imagined but was still pretty good. Fish sauce was already drizzled all over so get this only if you're a fan of it. Banh Khot CoBa ($17) - I loved the amount of lettuce and mints they give you. The mini "cakes" are very crispy. Bun Bo Hue ($17) - The soup was flavorful. Passionfruit Lemonade ($6) - The passionfruit seeds are larger than what I'm used to (if you don't swallow them whole then it might become tedious) and the drink was very sweet. I tried to dilute it by adding water but it was still too sweet.

I stumbled upon COBA a few summers ago when in desperate need of nourishment. To my surprise, their entire menu is almost gluten-free! I loved it so much I went twice in one weekend. It’s now a tradition if I’m anywhere near Climate Pledge that I stop in for their GF Crispy Rolls and Lettuce wraps. Healthy, fresh, and full of flavor. Highly recommend.