Lakewood's Vietnamese Kitchen

Every bowl tells a story that we refuse to rush.

Our pho simmers for fourteen hours — not because it's trendy, but because the bones, the star anise, and the charred ginger all demand it. This is food made the way it was meant to be made, right here in Lakewood.

14h Bone broth simmered
Fresh Ingredients daily
Local Lakewood, WA
A steaming bowl of Vietnamese pho with fresh herbs and rice noodles
Fresh Vietnamese herbs and lime arranged around pho
Family Recipe
Chef preparing pho broth in the I Pho kitchen
Fresh market ingredients for Vietnamese cooking

Not fast food.
Not fine dining.
Just real food.

I Pho wasn't born from a business plan. It was born from a kitchen table, a pot that never stopped simmering, and a belief that the best meals are the ones made with patience and care.

Our broth is the heart of everything we do. Beef bones, charred onion, ginger that's been roasted until fragrant — all of it goes into a pot that simmers for nearly a full day. No shortcuts. No extracts. Just time and attention.

We opened our doors on Pacific Highway SW because Lakewood felt like home. Every bowl we serve carries that same warmth — the kind you'd get at someone's house who actually wants you to stay a while.

With love, the I Pho family

Fourteen-Hour Broth

We start our broth early every morning. The long simmer draws out collagen, richness, and depth that no shortcut can replicate.

Fresh Every Day

Herbs arrive daily. Noodles are made fresh. We'd rather close early than serve anything that doesn't meet our standard.

Made Like Home

Our recipes come from family tradition, not a cookbook. Every dish carries the warmth and intention of a home kitchen.

Lakewood Local

We're right here on Pacific Highway SW. Neighbors come in for lunch, families gather on weekends, and first-time visitors always leave regulars.

We'd love to
have you in

Stop by for a bowl, a sandwich, or just a coffee. No reservation needed — just show up and we'll take care of the rest.

Hours Mon – Sun: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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