The Good Bowl - Traverse City

Eating is absolutely amazing! I ate here twice during a three-day vacay. I would have eaten all three days in the good bowl, but they were closed on Tuesday. best eats in traverse city, michigan!

Wife and I popped in based on recommendations from some friends and didn't regret it! They have incredible dishes with large portions and amazing twists to cocktails. Beer and wine were also available. A portion of the proceeds from their main dishes goes to charity as well!If you are looking for a lively, friendly atmosphere, great food, interesting (and good) cocktails, try this place out!Pictured, I ordered the beef Pho with mushroom stock and a spicy take on a Moscow mule. My wife ordered a sweet and savory brisket bowl that was to die for with a refreshing cucumber melon cocktail garnished with lychee.

We had pho and a stir fry and some. Grump rolls. Not authentic at all. The pho was soy broth and the noodles were thin and we are accustomed to the thick noodle for pho. The stir fry had little meat and heavy citrus taste. The drinks were good albeit small for price. Try the **** Mary!!

If you enjoy traditional Vietnamese food, you will be greatly disappointed here. Couldn't even finish my bowl of pho, they also failed to check on me. I'm guessing they are aware of their shortcomings. Nice job on the charity work, but you need to let someone in the kitchen that knows how to cook this stuff. This was the most expensive bowl of pho I've ever had and I took less than 5 bites. If you do insist on trying it, note they put everything in the bowl before they bring it out so if you prefer building your own, make that request.

Very good pho; prefer when restaurants serve the sprouts, mint, scallions and jalapeños on the side however. We ordered two beef bowls, one without peppers but it still arrived with peppers. Owner, Soon, made a point of visiting tables and following up on each order. Donating to charity also plays a big part of their business. They donate $1 of every bowl to select organizations. Large portions, decent pricing and variety of options on the menu. Welcomed find on our visit to Traverse City.