What to order at Ba Bar Capitol Hill

Must order
Pho ga at 02:00 with a side of bun cha and a Vietnamese iced coffee.
Signature dishes
Pho ga, Bun cha, Banh mi
Editor tip
Late-night menu after midnight is shorter and faster; the front counter does banh mi to-go.
CuisineVietnamese Street Food
Price$$
NeighborhoodCapitol Hill
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Address: 550 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

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