Ramie is a clean and elegant restaurant serving exceptional upscale Vietnamese food in Capitol Hill. I recently made a trip to Ramie for brunch, which runs from 10am to 2pm on the weekends. Ramie took over the longstanding OMEGA OUZERI, replacing the colorful and playful aesthetic with a more sleek vibe. It's a much darker and refined atmosphere. Coming in around 11am, the restaurant was not too busy. There were about five other parties and not a lot of staff members running the floor. It felt a little understaffed. In general, our server was there when we needed them, but not much more than that. The first thing to note is the size of the brunch menu. It is a little limited, without a ton of variety in dishes. There are four appetizers, pastries, six mains, and a few "banh mi combos" which are not well explained from the menu. The mains consist of three rice dishes, a dry pho, a more traditional pho, and a wagyu dish. We started off with the Pate Chaud, one of the two savory pastries. I really enjoyed it! The savory filling was rich and flavorful with a perfect pastry to compliment it. It was crunchy at the first bite while still flaky and chewy after. Ramie takes their own perspective on traditional Vietnamese dishes. All of the mains are relatively small portions, but the kitchen's technical ability really shines through in every dish. Compared to what you may expect from another pho restaurant, the pho at Ramie has a very clean and intense flavor that isn't too rich but is very beefy. Noodles were good, but the standout was the beef. In both the dry pho and the more traditional soup-based pho, the beef was extremely tender and well seasoned, making it a highlight in both dishes. The com tam was another highlight, featuring a perfectly cooked pork chop atop rice with a nice broth and fish sauce on the side. For how small the pork was, I was pleasantly surprised to see it was still juicy and moist while having a slightly crispy exterior. The dry pho tran bo was just alright to me. The featured beef was great, but the noodles were a little underwhelming. They had a nice chewy texture, but were clumped up at some parts making for some overly chewy, almost doughy. I also thought they were lacking in flavor. There was a nice contrast in textures with the fresh bean sprouts and garlic chives, but overall was nothing special to me. Although all of the food was tasty and well executed, I honestly wasn't blown away by anything we ate. All of the flavors were very refined and clean but almost to a fault. The dishes we had, aside from one highlight component, were a little boring to me, making for an overall uninspiring experience. When I think of Vietnamese food, I think of a harmonious balance of all flavors and tastes complimented by fresh ingredients and herbs. I didn't really feel like I got that experience from Ramie. It felt like a very westernized and "modern" take on Vietnamese cuisine that didn't really hit the spot for me. If you are looking for a more upscale and pleasant experience, Ramie is a great option. The restaurant is very clean and the staff is friendly. Expect to see a side of Vietnamese cooking that perhaps you haven't seen before. However, if you are looking for a hearty bowl of noodle soup or filling comfort food, this definitely isn't the place. Dishes are expensive and portions are limited. With a clearly talented kitchen, I trust that Ramie will continue to innovate and improve. They have the potential to transform Vietnamese cuisine in Seattle, but aren't quite there yet with the current iteration of the menu.