Vivian's Bistro on Mercer Island is exceptional. Period…read more Whether you're planning a solo date, a night out with your partner, a gathering with friends, or a larger celebration, Vivian's somehow manages to fit the occasion perfectly. The menu hits all the right spots, the staff are wonderful, and the entire experience feels intentional. And the food? I honestly can't even begin to describe it. Everything is flavorful, beautifully prepared, and made with what feels like genuine excellence. I could go dish by dish, but honestly, there were so many things I enjoyed that it would be overwhelming. My advice is simple: go experience it for yourself. Vivian's offers both morning and dinner service, so just be sure to check the hours before you go. Then treat yourself, bring someone you love, or take yourself on a solo date. Do yourself a favor. Go to Vivian's Bistro.

Very good Chinese food. The lunch special combo was satisfying. Not too much and not too little…read more The combo consisted of fish, fried rice, vegetables with a side of drop egg soup and fried pot stickers. The staff were very hospitable. The restaurant is clean and comfortable.

When touring Mercer Island in Washington State, you quickly figure out that there will be a limited…read moreamount of Asian dining options. But those that are there, are bad at all. One of these really nice restaurants, that are great tasting is Anise Thai Cuisine. This is definitely a single owner/mom-and-pop restaurant. However, they are serious about their Thai Cuisine, and it should definitely be paid attention to. You're immediately seated, into a very charming dining room. Nothing too over the top or gaudy. Their menu seems quite simple, but look closer. If you've been to other Thai restaurants, your favorites are there. Your Pad Thai's and curries. But look further down the menu, and you would surprise yourself at what's in there. Their appetizer selections were plentiful, and filling. I ordered fresh spring rolls. It's definitely a Vietnamese influenced dish, but fit right in, with a side of house made peanut sauce. I was looking for a crispy garlic chicken, and there it was! With crispy basil. Dining forget to order some brown-red rice which gave each bite a great texture. And, you wanted another bite. The dish was so great, I ordered it TWICE and called two freinds to join us. All the food was gone. Would I return?, Definitely. Should you go? Absolutely. It's good Thai food. Let yourself be surprised.

I'm not going to pretend I'm a Thai cuisine foodie as it likely is the least likely cuisine I eat,…read morebut Anise Thai Cuisine provided a great meal! Came here on a slow weeknight where it was only my friend and I dining in. Despite that they were never slow. Anise is very, very popular for pickup food as person after person came in for a bag and left as quickly as they entered. The ambiance is casual, minimalistic. Small wood cafe tables and wood chairs that were ubiquitous in cafes allow for quick modular seating arrangements. I was surprised how thin the walls were. The people next door sounded like they were right with us like the cheap apartments I lived in my youth. I ordered the yum woosen salad as I've never had it before. It was quite tasty. I ordered it without onions, which they forgot about and then were super apologetic when they saw me pick them out. I honestly think I could get used to noodles in salad! The whole thing was very light and refreshing with the lime and heat adding dimension to the dish. Our waitress was fabulous. She was very accommodating and kind. She seemed like she legit wanted us to have a good experience. Her passion was evident and appreciated.

We've been to the restaurant so we're familiar with their food. We were here for an event and this…read morewas the best food truck out of the bunch. I ordered their famous garlic crispy chicken. It came with rice. We waited a long time - 20 minutes. It was about almost $20 for one dish. I used my credit card and it put an auto tip which I customized before signing. A while later, I wanted to buy a bottle of water and went back in line just to get water. The guy gave me water and didn't give me a chance to change the tip or sign/enter my code, so it tipped 20% without my consent. I am going to make a mental note and remember that next time I see that food truck.

I ordered chicken drunken noodles, but it arrived without chicken. The noodles were still a bit…read morehard, and I found eggshells in them. My Thai omelette was too salty.

Came in for weekend dinner and the place was completely empty. The interior is pretty cute, but…read moremost people probably just order takeout. I ordered the chicken satay and the Tom yum gai. The chicken skewers were interesting. The chicken had a weird flavor to it, and the peanut sauce was overwhelmingly sweet for a savory dipping sauce. I did like the sweet chili sauce. Tom yum gai was really good. I ordered it a liiiittle spicy and it had the right amount of spice for me. It was comforting and super flavorful. The chicken was dry and tough though :c Overall, not bad. The service was really attentive (we were the only table). But food was just okay!

The woman working here and greeting customers is very polite and attentive. She greeted me right…read moreaway when I walked in and I was seated and within 15 minutes had an outstanding pad Thai chicken and spring roll. The noodles were tasty as well as the tender chicken and the spring roll was perfectly crisp and yummy on the inside

As someone who loves Thai food and cooks it from scratch at home, my bar for Thai restaurants is…read moreextremely high--most places just don't feel worth the money. Fern Thai is one of the rare exceptions. Everything I've ordered here has been phenomenal, making it my absolute go-to spot to take friends and family for a guaranteed great meal. ​The Highlights: * great ambiance * ​Pad Thai: At most restaurants, Pad Thai feels like a waste of money, but here it is worth every single penny. * ​Gai Tod Hat Yai: An all-time favorite dish! You get a deep-fried half chicken served with flaky roti, panang curry sauce, sweet chili sauce, and a fresh cucumber salad on the side. (Note: The chicken breast can occasionally have its tender vs. slightly tougher days, but the flavors overall are unbeatable). * Beef ​Pad See Ew: Generous with the protein and broccoli, unlike other spots that give you 95% noodles. ​* Crab Fried Rice: Phenomenal execution with incredible, smoky wok hei. * * * ​Specialty Seafood Dishes: Highly recommend ordering off their specialty menu. The seafood plates are packed with crazy amounts of umami and have the perfect rich saltiness when paired with rice. Only lowlight: as for any good restaurants in greater seattle area, the wait can be long. I'd suggest avoiding peak time. ​I try to order something new every time I visit because every dish delivers. Hands down one of the best Thai spots in the entire Greater Seattle area!

The pad ke mao was really good but spice levels could have been better (3 was more like a 1)…read more Ordered to go and the food was ready as soon as I walked in!

We know this place to be busy and packed on the weekends but fortunately got seated right away! It…read moreis a very casual space and is a bit on the louder end. The windows/doors are open so not enclosed in the summer (and they allow dogs!). The food here is great! Love their crying tiger for how tender and flavorful it is! Always a favorite in my book.

When we first arrived there was a wait list and a posted wait time of 20+ minutes. Luckily they…read moretexted us in only about five minutes, but unfortunately the host was preoccupied... so we waited near the entrance until they called my name. The host was very quiet and although I didn't hear him, luckily my daughter did. I asked for a five star curry with Salmon, but they informed me that they could only do three stars so ordered the three star curry, a side of spicy sauce and rice. My daughter ordered the Phad See Eiw with tofu. The server delivered the wrong noodle dish, I immediately said that it wasn't what we ordered; she ignored me, dropped it off and left for the next table where they informed her that she had swapped the dishes. The salmon was quite good, seared and crispy around the edges. The curry wasn't spicy at all, so I had to add the full side of spicy sauce. The spicy sauce made it spicy enough, but it was sour. I tried to explain this to the server; instead of hearing me out she immediately brought more spicy sauce. Finally I was able to get them to cook the curry with the spicy sauce making it less sour and the flavor was good. The rice was definitely insufficient for the amount of curry ordered, which I found strange given how cheap rice is. I tried my daughters noodles. They use a cheaper oil and added lots of sugar, making it a sub par dish. We also ordered a young coconut, but it wasn't that young and the meat was hard. At $12 for an item that costs $1.50 I was underwhelmed. Overall the dishes were hit and miss, and the service was sub par. Try it at your own risk.

A cute place in a little mini-mall off of Sunset Blvd and Front Street. There was only one other…read moredine-in table there on a Monday night, but their takeout business was on fire! There were never fewer than 3-4 takeout orders on the counter the entire time we were there. We had the shrimp fresh rolls, fish cakes, Prik King with chicken, and took home the chicken laab. Everything was great! And we are very particular about Thai food. The brisk takeout business vs the slower dine-in speaks to the introversion of your typical Issaqhah resident. If you want to meet people, try Enzo at Happy Hour. But I can guarantee you will see us here once or twice a month. Yummy!

* Chicken pad ka pow 3.5/5 * Chicken pad Thai 2.5/5…read more -The chicken pad ka pow was the winner for sure. Spicy and really fragrant Thai basil. - The chicken pad Thai was a good size portion, but lacked flavor. A little bit darker with some more stirfry would've benefited this dish.

I decided to give this place a try after reading the reviews. I ordered ahead via Clover on Sunday…read moreevening. The restaurant was completely empty, which made me a bit nervous. The inside appears comfortable for dine-in with lots of smaller tables. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious the food was. Best dish of the night is the salmon curry, for less than $20, the dish came with a fairly narrow piece of salmon and a very small portion of rice. However, the salmon was grilled nicely (good char taste), and worked well in the flavor red curry. Spicy level 2/4 offered a nice kick. Pad Kee Mao with fried tofu is decent. 3/4 spicy has lots of chili flakes on top, and is spicy throughout. Grilled octopus appetizer is not bad either - came with 5-6 medium-sized octopus, and the chimichurri sauce is interesting.

You order at the front which for a sit down restaurant I found rather strange. That being said the…read morefood comes out quickly and the person who brought it out was friendly. Got the Panang curry and these wonton noodles. The curry itself was really comforting, the basil in it was a nice touch and it came with crushed peanuts. The noodles were thin served in a watery broth with minced pork and shrimp wontons. The base was very ginger heavy which if you're into it you'll love it. Solid Thai spot, though a little overpriced given that there's no service either.

The service was great! The food was very authentic and delicious. Portions were generous. I highly…read morerecommend going here.

Met with friends from work here and it was very delicious. I…read morehad the pineapple fried rice and the appetizer plate. Portions are not too small but you won't be taking much home as leftovers here either. The food is delicious and for Thai food not as spicy as what you would think so, if you like spicy add a star. The place is very clean and the staff is friendly. Definitely will go again.

Had a wonderful dinner here, service was friendly and attentive, answering our questions about the…read moremenu and food. Pictured is the Roti and Yellow Curry and the Pad See Ew chicken. The roti was very crispy and flaky, and the Pad See Ew's wide rice noodles had great texture and was delicious. The restaurant doesn't seem very big inside; there looked to be about 10 tables total. The also have their own parking lot right outside, so parking was not an issue.

normally get the traditional dishes like Pad Thai or Pad Ki Mao at Thai restaurants, so I was…read moreinterested to try the Crispy Garlic Prawns out The batter on the prawns (shrimp) was pretty decent - although it wasn't really crispy like the name suggested, it was a little bit crunchy and you could tell the sauce was definitely there. The fact that these were also coated in oil was pretty nice. On the inside, I thought the prawns were cooked well - they remained pretty soft and didn't appear overcooked I did feel like the spice was pretty much missing, though. I ordered 4/5 stars, but it tasted more like 1/5 stars as there was a pretty significant lack of spice that took away from a lot of the flavor potential. Speaking of the missing flavor, there should've been a lot more sauce added to this dish - either poured on top of the prawns or the prawns come sitting in it. The benefit of this is that it you can mix everything with the rice - and this sauce coats the rice to make it taste good. The way it's currently presented, the prawns are too large to really eat with the rice, and mixing the two will just result in eating the meat and taking another bite of plain rice because there isn't enough sauce to coat the rice. This dish just ended up being eating the prawns by themselves - the rice wasn't super useful As a result, after finishing I really wasn't that full For the price (around 20 ish) there are a good amount of prawns, but I wouldn't really say you're getting a good deal here