Monkey Bridge

Growing up I was a picky eater. It seems hard to believe now, but I put up a fuss even when my family went out for Chinese food! Of course, had I been exposed to more types of food earlier on, I might not have been so conventional.

Okay, yeah, knowing myself as a kid, I probably would have been.

But. I'd say I've grown as an eater, and am fairly adventurous. My mom says I'm "fancy" now (I prefer "discerning"). :) Anyway, one of my favorite haunts is The Monkey Bridge, a little Vietnamese restaurant in Ballard with scrumptious food and a nice, low-key atmosphere.

When we were getting over the plague colds, we stopped in for a bite.

Colorful, yes?

My companion had a tureen-sized beef pho, seasoned with cinnamon, star-anise and and cloves.

He ate this entire bowl.

With accoutrements.

I usually go for the pho, or banh mi, or the tofu bean dish--all fantastic, but I on this occasion I went with the Vegetarian Hot and Sour Soup, with tofu, Vietnamese rhubarb, and and pineapple.

It was very good, but I think I'd enjoy it more in a smaller size as a starter.

Trying not to look stuffed up.

The little details here at Monkey Bridge are very charming.

If you can, give it a try!

You won't be disappointed!

xoxo,
Robin