I literally have to hold myself back from going to Natalie's every day. It's my boyfriend and I's…read morefavorite place to eat!! Get the mango smoothie and loaded fries TRUST

Sugarcane Juice Fresh squeezed with lemon juice topped with a lemon slice! Sweet and tasty!read more

grey, rainy post holiday sunday had me craving something…read morethat generated memories of far away. i realized a good bahn mi would really help the spirits but my go to place wasn't open so i turned to yelp to find a place with good reviews. turns out gion is spitting distance from where i work during the week, so this made me even more curious as it could become a place i could stop by for take out on my way home. i didn't order ahead but you can. i opted to walk in and they were busy making two separate orders for people who had paid and were waiting. there were also two other orders sitting waiting for pick up so this seemed like a good sign. i ordered and paid and less than 10 minutes later i was walking out with a hefty sized sandwich that i didn't think id be able to finish. i was wrong. the bread is crispy and fresh and the sandwich is full of veggies and usual bahn mi toppings. it was quite good and i appreciated the heat level of the jalapeños playing off the cooling effect of the carrots pickled daikon. the sandwich disappeared so you be the judge. i think i found a place i'll return to, for another sandwich and also one of their various flavored milk teas. definitely a neighborhood business that's probably best accessed on foot but i think there may be a poor pick up loading zone right out front. definitely choose take out as there are no tables and a very small counter if you're thinking of eating there but in my mind this would be a perfect place to hit up on a lovely weekend day before going down to alki and scarfing their flavorful creations down!

Easy to miss this tiny gem if you aren't specifically on the lookout for it. Absolutely love the…read morestorefront and interior. S tier baguette. Clearly fresh and of immensely high quality. Great portion sizes for a reasonable price. We tried both the chicken and pork bahn mi and they were excellent. West Seattle sleeper.

This is one of the best Bobain Seattle. I've tried a few of their drinks but my favorite has been…read morethe Jazz Milk Tea. The owner is super friendly and will always come out to check on our preferences and customizes our sugar and ice levels to our taste. The prices are also very good for the size of their drinks. I'll definitely recommend checking them out!

Seattle-Area Boba Shop Review #111…read more Tab Milktea is an interesting boba shop located in a shared commissary. The entrance is located on SW Snoqualmie St. The exterior door leads to a small vestibule, where a wall of wireless doorbells greets the customer, each for one of the businesses in the building. The owner of Tab is highly responsive, coming out within seconds of the bell, and is super friendly. All milk teas are made with Lactose-free milk! Yes! Classic Milk Tea, Small 24oz, 35% Sweet, Less Ice w/ Boba ($10.35) - Very interesting flavor with this milk tea, clearly with SE Asian influences. It's somewhat malty, but the strongest flavor by far is that of vanilla, with a tiny bit of almond-like nuttiness. Kind of like a variation of a strong Thai Tea, but less smoky. It's certainly not what I was expecting, but is very pleasant to sip on and is extremely fragrant. The body on this drink is phenomenal. It's so viscous and luscious, it coats the entire mouth with a creamy film. Less ice is perfect for this drink - since they use crushed ice, it doesn't take up too much room so they can maximize the amount of drink in the cup. At 35% sweet, which is what the owner recommended for people who don't like drinks too sweet (I usually order 50% at most shops), the drink is on the sweeter end on what's tolerable. My guess is the boba I added contributes a lot to sweetness, and the amount of extra fat in the drink enhances the transfer of sugar to the tongue. I'd probably go with 25% or less in the future. The boba is fine - I probably wouldn't get it in the future. The pearls are sweetened, but are a little on the tough side, too firm for my liking. $1 per topping is quite high as well and in my opinion for the quality is definitely not worth the price. Milk Tea Rating: 4.5/5 Boba Rating: 3.5/5 $10.35 before tax is by far the most I've every paid for boba. Is it worth the price? That's debatable. I'd say Tab Milktea does use high quality ingredients, has clean and interesting flavors, and has an owner who's a blast to be around. I understand their pricing is higher most likely lower volumes. It's a small business worth supporting, but isn't a place I'd go to regularly simply due to pricing. It's really difficult for me to justify a drink that's 50% more expensive than other high quality (but not top quality) boba shops. Not to mention that there are places around with similar high quality (e.g. high quality tea leaves, no powder, no syrups, premium ingredients) that are more affordable but unfortunately aren't small businesses.

I like to come here on Friday evenings after work when I'm craving a dessert. It's like any other…read moreShareTea, the tea is good and there are lots of options to choose from. I do like that their tea is not too sweet. In terms of Boba, it's a little too chewy for my liking. I also find that the boba to liquid ratio varies by location. f you do get two toppings, recommend you do 1/2 of each instead of one full scoop of each. You do get charged more and it's also just way too many toppings. The staff are really friendly and willing to help you understand the menu if needed. The drinks come out quick too. Only con I could give is the location is a pain to get to but that is more on it being located in the junction. The parking lot is busy too so take caution thete. 4/5

The boba is good but the service is terrible unless you value non communication. I prefer cashiers…read morewho can at least pretend they aren't miserable

Happy Lemon along Alki is a very cute spot. It was clean inside and lighting kept made it more…read morewelcoming. I enjoyed their bubble waffles with the butter cream. The butter waffle was soft in the inside and crispy on the outer. Just the way I like it! And for the boba tea, that was more on the creamier side, but not bad. As for the service, I think it could've been better, but maybe the two boba baristas wanted to go home since it was almost time to close.

Stopped by Happy Lemon on a hot day to cool off with some refreshing drinks. I ordered the passion…read morefruit lemonade with lychee and requested half sweetness, thanks to the manager allowing a custom order. While the flavor was great--tangy and tropical--it was still much sweeter than expected. Next time, I'd go with 30% or even no sugar to balance it better. My wife had the mango smoothie with 30% sweetness, and it was spot on--just the right amount of flavor and chill without being too sugary. The quality of the drinks was solid, and everything came out quickly and nicely presented. This location is also super convenient if you're visiting the nearby beach or just exploring the area. A great little stop to grab a treat and beat the heat. Would definitely come back to try other items on the menu. Cheers!

Quality ingredients, caring service, cute lil' cafe, and a beautiful view of Alki Beach and the…read moreSeattle Skyline. I love their fresh juices and bagel sandwiches! My favorite Juice is the Pineapple Express with light cinnamon and I add a little cayenne too. I love that you have the option to choose if you'd like your juice cold or hot! One day I'll adventure on the menu and try a smoothie bowl or boba. Everything is made to order fresh and is well worth the wait. If you prefer not to wait I would suggest making an order online. There is a bench out front to chill or you can ask how long and go for a little nature walk. It is a bit pricy but worth every penny supporting a small business with quality ingredients and that cares for the community.

Owner was unpleasant. Her tone and general demeanor were not welcoming. Def doesn't seem like a…read morepeople person and I watched as others came, and left without ordering. She smiled while she refused to answer simple questions. Such as what were the most popular menu items. I didn't think this would be such an off putting question but she became visibly upset. This is a question I ask anywhere new I patron. She said there wasn't a popular choice that everything was the same. Again, very off putting response/tone etc. So I asked what her fav menu items were. She again became even more upset and this time told me she didn't have any favorites they were all the best. just disheartening to see a local small business owner who seemed clearly put off by interacting with people. I over heard several others talking about a similar experience as they were walking out. The friendly and personable cashier at Marination, across the street, said she had heard the same thing from others who had gone there as well. As far as the value for the money....My friend who ordered a 6oz matcha paid $9... for a tiny little drink full of ice. Draw your own conclusions from that. I paid almost $6 for an iced tea that tasted like water. There were no coffee /tea amenities. No coffee bar. Zero napkins, or sugar, or stir sticks, nada. Absolutely nothing. When I asked about the empty pastry case, I got more atttidude saying pastry's weren't popular. Good gawd...just unnecessarily unpleasant at every opportunity. I know we all have stuff going on in our lives, but taking it out on others just isn't the way. I really didn't appreciate my or my friend's experiences here.

DELICIOUS. I had the chicken pho with a side of veggies. Couldn't stop eating past the point of…read morefull - so good! Plus they have outdoor seating covered under an awning. Want to try the vegan pho some day. Update! Been coming here for a while now. Have had the chance to try many pho spots in Seattle and this one still is one of my favorites. The ratio of noodles to broth to meat or veggies can't be beat. Every spoonful till the last drop of broth has noodles. It's really quite amazing how they do it even with the small sized bowl (which is not small at all - always stuffed afterwards). Since my last review, I have had the vegan pho and it's one of the best. Wide assortment of veggies and plenty of tofu. I switch off between the steak pho and vegan. Also the chicken vermicelli is one of my favorites on a hot day. Never can finish - so much food!!

New Leaf Bistro feels like a restaurant that understands family on a deeper level. Portions that…read morecould feed a teenage linebacker after football practice, which is what we all deserve. The owner is friendly, and the seating is spaced out, allowing for good conversation. This is important when you are a hungry sniveling goblin with a loud chortle. Everything tastes correct, and fresh. I had a Vietnamese Ice Coffee that awakened ancient Goblin memories in my stinky heart. For patrons willing to go deeper than a pedestrian "Bahn Mi" or "Pho", try the Papaya Salad. It's refreshing and I recently learned uses young papaya so it doesn't taste as bitter. I enjoyed the horseradish they added to the aioli, but that may be too exotic for Goblins used to Pizza Bars and Casual Italian. For those that do enjoy the classics, they don't miss here.

Popped in for dinner and was met with great service. Ordered a bunch of things to try and although…read morenot all of it was my preference, my partner liked a lot of it because of the acidity. My favorite dish was the Szechuan noodles, lots of veggies and the sauce was surprisingly sweet. The house chili garlic sauce is superb, not spicy, definitely should have gotten a bottle to go. Restaurant is small but offers a wide array of seating and it doesn't get too loud.

Super clean, simple space with booths and window bar seating. The fried beef jiaozi? Absolutely…read moreunreal. I could eat a dozen without blinking. Potstickers were spot on too, crispy edges, juicy filling, exactly what you want. Now the downside: the Korean Scallion Pancake. I've had plenty of jeon around the city, and this one was just off. Bland, wet, and gluey. This is even giving space for regional differences! I mentioned it to the woman at the counter (red hair, piercings), and she told me, "that's just how they are here," "we just follow the recipe," and that people come in specifically for it. Then she kinda just stood there, waiting. I had to ask if they could cook it a little longer to crisp it up. They did, but it came back basically the same, just hotter. The fried chicken add-on didn't help much either; only a few tiny cubes. She did remove it from the bill, which I appreciated, but the whole exchange left me disappointed. They're clearly capable of great food; those dumplings prove it. But that pancake was a rare miss from a place that otherwise has serious potential.

My Ube milk tea was pretty good. What wasn't good was the blasé indifferent employees. Their…read moreattitude is almost enough for me not to wanna go back. Almost $10 for one drink, and an OK food rating stuck on the window.

Food 5 stars The popcorn chicken was bomb, and I'm a woman…read morefrom the south seasoning was to perfection. I got the white pepper with honey mustard Service 5 stars Friendly, knowledgeable,fast Ambiance 5 stars Vibes were strong good music very chill Went by myself didn't feel weird

Flavors were great! And service was nice and simple with…read moretheir kiosk The spot was pretty quiet too

A great little dessert after Honeycourt. With a kiosk & 1 worker, the service went pretty fast. It…read morewasn't busy, maybe a handful of people. The drink was delicious. I can actually taste the tea in the drink & not just powder and milk. Place is small so when it's busy, might have to wait outside. Will be back again!