Pho Tic Tac

Address: 208 N 85th St Seattle, WA 98103

Phone: (206) 783-4381

Price:
Small - 4.5
Large - 5.25
Extra Large - 6.25

Rating: 3.5


Pho Tic Tac is located in the Greenwood neighborhood on 85th St. It’s easy to find due to the large clock painted on the front window. The restaurant is a little run down and could use a remodel, but it is obvious that they are doing every little thing with out spending a lot of money to make you feel welcome. The staff is friendly and attentive. Under the glass of every table are little notes and jokes such as how to call into work when you’re not sick, or a note from a previous customer talking up the virtues of Pho Tic Tac, which I found to be both entertaining and cheesy at the same time.

I ordered a large bowl with all the beef products that they offer. The food came very quickly and looked great but as I took my first bite I realized that the noodles were over cooked and a little mushy. Otherwise it was a great bowl of pho. One of the best parts is how thin they sliced their meat and jalapeño. I am sure that they must have a cook in the back with missing finger tips from mastering the slice so well. Even though they slice the meat so thin they do not try to skimp on the meat. The Tic Tac Pho broth is also excellent – it is light in color and cloudy, and it has a great beefy flavor.

I would recommend Tic Tac Pho overall. The prices are real cheap and the food was decent. If it wasn't for the over cooked noodles I would have given at least a 4. I have eaten here previously and the noodles were cooked better but it took a long time to receive my food. So obviously consistency is a big issue here, but for the price a little inconsistency is worth the risk.