The Boat

As a Vietnamese, I can be picky and have high expectations with Viet food. Because The Boat has a very simple menu, they delivered - in speed and quality. The chicken was crispy and moist, the mì trộn noodles was well seasoned, the soup was yummy. We also got the pandan waffle and that was quite nostalgic. Highly recommend!

I had the set with dry noodles. Great punch of flavors, unique and complex. The textures were there too. Same for the waffles. Would've been an easy 5 stars if my chicken wasn't served barely lukewarm =/

Waffle is not available, so only order Chicken. Chicken was super tender and flavorful, highly recommended.

Chicken was tasty, crispy & garlicky skin - pretty juicy but not the juiciest I've ever had. Broth was just ok. Very cute interior, friendly staff, fast service.

Food was good but not great.

Not sure what all the hype is about. The garlic hen was OK, nothing wrong with it but nothing exceptional. Same with the sides. The waffle was mos def the star of the show and the main reason I'd even think about going back.

My friend, partner and I were on our way back to Vancouver and decided to go check out the The Boat after a 3-day trip to Seattle/Portland. The Boat is located on the corner of Rainier Ave S. and S. Jackson St, you can’t miss it because the restaurant is the shape of a boat. So unique! We got the following items: - Cơm Gà Mắm Tỏi (Garlic Chicken with Rice) - Mì Trộn (Garlic Chicken with Dry Egg Noodle) - Bánh Kẹp Lá Dứa (Pandan Waffles) - Bánh Kẹp Chuối (Banana Waffles) - Phin-Tini (Vietnamese Coffee with Vodka) - Trà Đá Lá Dứa (Pandan Iced Tea) The Garlic Chicken was cooked to perfection, so crispy and juicy! The Chrysanthemum Salad and Chicken Broth nicely complimented the Chicken! The waffles were also really good, we especially enjoyed the Pandan waffles for dessert. It came with a nice salty coconut whip cream that the restaurant makes in house. Lastly, the Phin-Tini was delicious and Pandan Iced Tea was so refreshing to have! I probably enjoyed the Phin-Tini more than an Expresso Martini. It was just so flavourful and also I just love Vietnamese coffee! Definitely will have to come back again when we’re in Seattle again.