Ballard, WA restaurant The Monkey Bridge features amazing pho soups, fantastic banh mi sandwiches and other fresh-tasting Vietnamese dishes in presentations almost too pretty to eat have earned consistent favorite status for this Ballard standout, which is also appreciated for its generous portions and affordable” prices Unfailingly cheerful staffers and a dignified room complete with a soothing fountain add up to a surprisingly lovely atmosphere.
The parents of The Monkey Bridge’s owners grew up in a rural landscape in southern Vietnam carved out by rivers and waterways. It is across these rivers and waterways that monkey bridges, named for the monkey-like postures travelers make as they cross bamboo bridges, link villagers to their local markets for fresh fish, produce, and herbs. The use of fresh ingredients is essential in traditional Vietnamese cooking whether in rural Vietnam or Seattle, Washington. Their family’s background is rooted in this rural landscape, and they hope to honor this heritage by bringing the flavors of traditional cooking to share with you.
Banh Mi at The Monkey Bridge
