Bol Test Kitchen & Bar

I really want to like this place. It seems like they care about fresh, quality ingredients but it's what they do with that falters. The flavors were dull and flat. I had a pork bun bowl. Dry flavorless pork, no pickled vegetables, no basil, no cilantro, no lime wedge. I'm giving three stars because the ingredients that were in the bowl were fresh and good quality but didn't have any flavor resembling a bun bowl.

I think this place is ok! The vermicelli bowl doesn't have much flavor and the noodles are almost kind of "creamy" from sitting. I've definitely had more flavorful vermicelli bowls before! I didn't even get much taste from the fish sauce. Not sure if just a off night or what. The fries and fresh rolls are tasty!

I was disappointed with my experience at Bol. I've been wanting to try this place for a while. When ordering wine, both bottles of red were very dusty despite being open, which resulted in a very acidic glass of wine. Also, we expected the crispy duck rolls to be crispy but the meat was not crispy and neither was the roll. The vegetables in the chicken Bol were cut in huge, difficult to eat pieces and barely cooked. The meat was also flavorless and slightly rubbery in texture, so I ended up eating only the noodles. For the price, this was a very frustrating experience. I will say that the staff was very kind and the aesthetic of the restaurant is fun, which is what balanced my review from 1-2 stars to 3.

The staff is so friendly and accommodating. I have a lot of frustrating gut issues and they're so understanding about all of the weird accommodations I hesitantly ask for - I rarely eat out these days as a result of that problem, but Bol is one of the few places where I never feel judged or like I'm being a nuisance.Food is well-worth the price for the quality and quantity. Staff is incredibly kind and patient. Interesting rotating specials my partner enjoys trying. Give this place a shot!

Every time I crave a spring roll I'm just going to swing by here instead of making it. Their peanut butter sauce is incredibly good too! I love that everything comes in big portions, and just the right amount of spiciness. We had arguably the best banh mi's of our lives.I love the patio and vibe of this place. You order first, seat yourselves, and the food is brought to you. Perfect place for happy hour DAILY 3-5pm.

Not impressed by this place, to say the least. Bol has the vibes of a "modern" restaurant, yet fails to consider the need for authenticity in Vietnmaese cuisine. I ordered the grilled pork banh mi, which just tasted like a bunch of ingredients slapped together into a sandwich. The flavors were minimal and they skimped on pate and aioli. The little bowl of pho broth that came with the banh mi was flavorless as well; I couldn't tell if this addition to the dish added or subtracted from the overall experience because everything was bland. Bol is overpriced and under-seasoned. Their service was the only good part of my experience here.

The food is good but it's very overpriced. You could get something comparable in the U-District for at least 30-40% less. There is no one to wait on tables: you just put in your order at the counter and they bring it to your table; other than that and cleaning up, there is no table service.I don't understand what happened with this business because there used to be table service. Having to trudge back and forth to the counter for this and that definitely spoils the ambience and makes this restaurant a poor deal for the money.

I have gotten pho from here with rock hard undercooked noodles on three different occasions, after throwing away my pho today I think I am finally done with this place.

Had a really delicious dinner and drink here the other night. I had the vermicelli noodle bowl with pork, which was packed the fresh veggies including pickled daikon and carrot, and topped with that delicious fish sauce. The meal was so fresh and full of flavor. It was also a lot of food which i took home some of to enjoy later. the dirty thai cocktail was also delicious and a good price! the drink is the same size as a thai tea but topped off with rum and amaretto.

I've been going to Bol for 7 years and just realized I've never given it an appropriate review for the service and value received. The food here is a little experimental, a little fusion-y, but always yummy. This place is a restaurant I feel comfortable taking my father from the Midwest because it's approachable and he always gushes about how healthy the food tastes.I like how clean the restaurant is, and the craft cocktails are great! I also appreciate all of the gluten free options!