Nom House is now open in Grand Ridge Plaza, transforming the former BB’s Teriyaki into a fast-casual Vietnamese kitchen, while operating under the same ownership and staff.
Nom House opened in early July. Photo courtesy of owner Michael Sauvage.
The change is a rebrand rather than a closure, according to owner Michael Sauvage, who said the company recently converted its downtown Seattle BB’s location into Nom House with positive results.
“We are not closing all of the BB’s. We recently changed our Downtown Seattle BB’s to a Nom House and the feedback has been incredible,” he said. “The Issaquah location had been underperforming for us. Because we love the neighborhood, we decided to pursue a rebrand here as well instead of shutting down.”
Sauvage said the concept has been years in the making and reflects his passion for Vietnamese cuisine.
“I’ve been developing and refining this concept, menu and brand over the past few years, and I strongly believe it would perform very well in this location,” he said. “Vietnamese cuisine has always been a personal passion of mine. I love how healthy, flavorful and fresh it is, and I feel there is a shortage of it in the Issaquah area.”
Bao + taco = baco, a signature dish at Nom House. Photo by Thomas Visuals.
Nom House offers a fast-casual menu centered on fresh, made-from-scratch Vietnamese cuisine. Customers can customize rice bowls, salad bowls and vermicelli bowls, or order bánh mì sandwiches and the restaurant’s signature bao tacos, known as “bacos.”
Sauvage said the restaurant prepares its ingredients fresh each day, chopping vegetables in-house, making sauces and marinades from scratch, and getting fresh bánh mì bread delivered every morning.
The restaurant’s interior also received a makeover as part of the transition.
“Guests can expect a completely refreshed space, an entirely new menu, and the same great team that has been serving the community at BB’s,” he said. “We will be retaining our entire staff through the transition. We’re excited to introduce something new while continuing to be part of the neighborhood for years to come.”
While the menu and branding will change, customers can expect to see familiar faces when Nom House opens, as the restaurant plans to retain its entire staff during the transition. The owners say the rebrand is intended to give the location a fresh start while continuing to serve the Issaquah community.
