Food was great! Definitely more of a casual eats Korean menu…read more Gimbap is definitely the winner. Don't regret ordering the cheese kimchi pancake but not worth ordering again. Will definitely be back to eat the gimbap again and try more!

Service was good. Waitress refilled the banchan without us requesting a refill which was nice…read more Really enjoyed the temperature of the tofu soup. It was piping hot when it came out, which I prefer. I think adding an egg costs a bit more though which is different than other places. The soup had lots of seafood - scallops, mussels, shrimp (bay), and squid and they allow you to customize the spice level. The combination tofu soup and spicy pork was good. Portion wise my mom and I had the combo + a seafood pancake and had leftovers for a small lunch for one person. Total was 70 something after tip. The seafood pancake I get why some folks had problems with it. It's different in texture than other places. I found it had a good crunch and had a good batter to seafood ratio; it's just not what you expect but I still found it tasty.

It's a small restaurant with nice decor, it can get packed easily so be sure to expect a wait…read more Ordered the chicken rice and I was blown away by the portion. It was very filling and delicious, I could barely finish it. I also tried their noodle dish and that was also great and very flavorful. The chicken was succulent and tender. The broth was also delicious. I think I prefer the fried chicken but I do highly recommend trying both. I think service could be a bit better, some of the waiters seemed to have an attitude, not sure if they were overwhelmed by the amount of people but overall the food is great.

Small restaurant near downtown Redmond that specializes in Hainanese chicken rice and a type of…read moreCambodian soup. No frills interior. Pretty busy on a weekend night, and there was a wait. Pretty simple menu of their specialties, and some beverages. For the chicken rice, you can get classic, crispy or combo (half and half). I got the combo chicken rice. Portion was okay, although I feel like you get a slightly more chicken if you just order classic or crispy. The classic chicken tastes authentic, has the smooth slippery skin, but does need the dipping sauce or some of the ginger scallion oil for taste. The crispy chicken is okay, nothing that special about it. The rice was a little less flavorful than expected. The set also came with pickled vegetables, a salad, and some soup. Was served in reasonable time. The combo plate was $21. For Seattle area it's not expensive, but food in the area is just expensive in general. Maybe Hainanese chicken rice isn't my favorite thing, but it was just okay for me.

Went here for dinner date on a Friday night. Service was smooth and nothing to complain about…read more The food was delicious. My favorite was the bo la lot and the crispy eggrolls. Such a good combination of textures and flavor. Need to go again for the late night menu (it includes pho) so hopefully making a visit back soon!

Overall I felt the food was all quite salty and lots if black pepper in each dish. I couldn't…read morefinish any dishes except the dessert. The banana cake was delicious The restaurant was bigger than I thought it would be and restaurants were clean. Staff were all kind The parking was hard to find since it's not the lot right behind the building. That's Bis On Main's parking You'll have to go past the first parking lot and go behind and park where here is a clear sign that says it's for Monsoon. There is around 10-15 spots in front of a black fence and you walk through a passage way to the front entrance on Main St

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.

Surprised by tasty Chinese food on Mercer Island at Vivienne's! On the pricier side, but everything…read morewas quite tasty. Traditional Chinese dishes with a spin, plus a seasonal menu with other Asian dishes (ex. Viet). Got the fried oysters, peking duck ($85), squid ink fried rice, bo kho w grilled banh mi, dong po rou (braised pork belly), mapo tofu with fish, okra + eggplant in garlic sauce, and green beans. Fried oysters, eggplant w garlic sauce, green beans, and mapo tofu were good, but felt a bit overpriced given the quality and quantity. Have had better versions of these dishes elsewhere, but not bad choices here if you need non-meat options. Peking duck was good, and the addition of candied lemon is similar to that of Peony Kitchen. Came with steamed buns, but a bit pricier than PK. Dong po rou also came with steamed buns for sandwiching the meat in. Meat was very tender. I haven't had authentic bo kho (oops), but we thought this tasted quite good! Tender meat and veggies, good flavor, and came with banh for dipping. Squid ink fried rice was pretty good, and came with a thick layer of cheese on top. Couldn't really find the chunks of squid, but was quite tasty. On the pricier side, but worth a visit. Free parking garages available.

After trying Haidilao Hot pot and now Dolar shop, I would have to say they are pretty similar…read moreexcept there are no dancing noodle guys here that I know of here. The interior is very nice with self-serve appetizer bar, sauce bar and dessert bar with lots of jellos bobas coconut milk to make your own mixed tapioca desserts. Not to mention lots of fruits that are pre-cut which were the kids favorite. The menu is quite overwhelming so we went with the unlimited noodles and single broth per person. Kids were very well priced so the total was worth it for a buffet like atmosphere. Bonus star for the nice ice cream cones at the end!

The Dolar Shop is one of those places where lunch very quickly turns into an entire experience…read more Between the different broths, meats and everything you can add along the way, there's a lot to play with and it's definitely best experienced with people who are down to try a little bit of everything. Service was great throughout our visit. The team was attentive, helpful and made navigating all the options easy without constantly hovering over the table. For two people, with lunch and two cocktails, we spent somewhere around $130. The quality and overall experience are there, but it's definitely a bit of a splurge for lunch. The two things keeping this from a five for me were the price and the broth. I went with one that was recommended to me and was expecting a bit more flavor than it ultimately had. With hot pot, the broth is such a huge part of the experience, so I wanted a little more from it. That said, the whole experience feels elevated and makes lunch feel like an activity rather than just somewhere to eat. I'd absolutely come back, just with a different broth selection next time. Come hungry.

Everything is incredibly fresh here at Japonessa. Their lunch prices are pretty good and you save a…read morefew dollars for many items. I got the Chirashi bowl with chef's choice of fish and it was really good and fresh. The chef picked scallops, tuna, yellowtail, surf clam, salmon, and I was very pleased with this option. Located in the mall so it may be hard to find, but you'll see it.

Japanese sushi restaurant in the 1st floor of Lincoln Square South. Pretty spacious modern looking…read moreinterior, with a sushi bar area and a good amount of table seating. Not a lot of people there for a random weekday lunch. Lots of different rolls and sushi on the menu, along with beverages. The happy hour menu is also valid during lunch time. We tried a bunch of appetizers. My favorite was the calamari. There isn't much batter but there is a sweetness from orange zest. The edamame and takoyaki were decent. The chicken kaarage was not particularly flavorful nor did it have much of a crispy skin. Also tried the Cos-no-politan mocktail which definitely had that grapefruit flavor. For mains, I got the bento and the Super Bad Boy roll off the happy hour menu. The bento box has good portions. The contents change day to day, but I got chicken teriyaki over rice, 3 pieces of a crab roll, 2 pieces of fish nigiri, seaweed salad with some small octopi. Everything in the box was decent except the teriyaki, which was a bit rubbery. As for the Super Bad Boy roll, it's one of their fried rolls, and the frying made the roll taste a bit dry. Should have ordered a non-fried roll. Overall, service was good, portions okay. Some items were good, some were not that great.

A WONDERFUL experience. I was with a large group who rented out part of the restaurant. The staff…read morewere so lovely and helpful in many aspects. We were showing a short film. The restaurant had a projector, we brought a screen. The food was so so good. The dietary differences were labeled well. Great vegan options. The tofu is fantastic. Everyone loved the Brussels! So so good. Good news the doughnuts are vegan!! The espresso martini was fabulous! Beautiful space.

Broccoli Chicken: The flavor of the sauce was good, broccoli and chicken were yummy too, but the…read moredish overall seemed too salty. Honey Walnut Prawns: Loved the big and springy prawns. The addition of apples was delicious too. Great crisp honey walnuts. However, there was way too much mayo. The mayo pool at the bottom of the dish really detracted from the other great components. The staff were friendly and attentive. The interior was big with high ceilings. The floor was very sticky everywhere, though.

Appetizers for dinner in a unique Thai experience. The menu is not the usual Thai menu but seemed…read morelike a modern take or twist from the regular menu. We tried appetizers and that was enough for us, will have to come back for entree. - Samosa is an interesting take on the indian samosa. Chicken was unavailable so we took the veggie one which was pastry shell filled with potato, onions and a yellow curry for dip. - Duck Roll was another delicious treat with chopped duck inside a crispy Indian roti, served with cucumber -Chicken Wings were very crispy chicken wings with a special tamarind sauce. . Satay Fondue - i love chicken satay and this was a brilliant take with chicken skewers with peanut sauce and Mozzarella cheese. the cheese and peanut sauce combination was delicious.

Very chic and gorgeous Thai restaurant! I would recommend their popular Kow Soi Chiang Mai which is…read morean egg noodle curry dish. The curry broth was so good, creamy and not too strong of curry flavor. The egg noodles are soft; the crispy egg noodles tasted a little stale ngl. The dish also comes with a huge portion of a quarter thigh piece of chicken. Tom kha with chicken comes in a cute pot and mini candle underneath to keep it warm. The tom kha soup was also really delicious, creamy and coconut-ty. They got a lot of other interesting dishes that I normally don't see at other Thai restaurants. I would come back to try their brunch menu! Friendly customer service! We got lucky and didn't need to make a reservation. Parking is free for 2hrs in their underground parking garage.

I wanted a bite to eat but wanting something on the lighter side of things and nothing involving a…read morelarger portion. I was in Bellevue and saw that Sizzle & Crunch wasn't too far away from where I was and what I saw online looked good. Where the restaurant is located the parking is in a paid underground lot. I followed the signage that pertains to the restaurant parking but didn't find anything free. But since I was just diving in for a quick snack the bill for parking was very cheap and inexpensive. The restaurant itself has a lot of choices if you are looking for a more involved or actual meal but what I was looking for was a spring roll to munch on so with that in mind I bypassed all the process there . I got a Spring Roll with tofu on top. It was very good and quite fresh tasting. The roll was about average size as far as Spring Rolls go but after eating one I realized I could have had another. But I had to skedaddle and get over to Redmond so alas that didn't happen. Still I'd keep this place in mind again as my quick snack was satisfying and the service was very efficient!

Office hours ? In Bellevue? Craving filling lunch ? How does Banh Mi sounds ?…read more Look no further and try Sizzle and Crunch. Although it's a chain - their quality is too notch. I was pretty happy with the quantity for the price I paid. At peak hours you may need to wait for 20-25 minutes but it is worth the wait. You can't get quicker snack which is on a healthier side. Ambience is average but service is quick. I will try this place again.

two words: fromage sundae!!…read more One of my favorite places to get a cheese ice cream sundae. The Hokkaido milk is SO good too -- if the fromage is a bit too much, getting the mix is a great balance of both. The ordering experience is super easy and straight forward. The place is pretty relaxed and easy to order from. You can also try cheesecake samples.

After dinner we decided to grab some dessert and after a few places were thrown out, we ended up a…read moreLeTAO. [From the web] "LeTAO in Bellevue is the famous Japanese bakery's first U.S. flagship boutique. Located in The Shops at The Bravern, this upscale cafe brings the delicate, creamy flavors of Hokkaido, Japan, to Washington with a bright, minimalist, and aesthetic interior." I agree as I found it to be modern, elegant, and beautifully minimalist with an all-white tile and wall design. The mix of chairs and booths makes it easy to lounge, while the calm atmosphere invites you to unwind and stay awhile. Note: There is only one unisex restroom. The service was courteous, helpful, and polite. Sundae - choice of flavors of their soft serve between Hokkaido Milk, Frommage, or mix. Choice of double cake flavors of double frommage or chocolate frommage. Choice of cookie from Otaru Rue Ironai, or Thenior. Support your local business.