This spot is a gem! Delicious Thai food and friendly warm service. We are vegan so we get the…read moregarlic tofu, the pad Thai made vegan is also really delicious as well. It's a cute, lively, little restaurant, almost always await, but the service again is excellent and they have special dishes and serving more for kids, which is thoughtful.

I have been searching for a hainanese chicken / khao man gai that would blow my socks off and after…read moresome enthusiastic recommendations for Aroy from my friends and the general internet, I finally made my way out to Shoreline to try this place out. Even though I really wanted to love this place, this place was definitely overhyped; I'd say it's about the same level as A Ma's, which I also didn't enjoy. It might be because the place has gone super viral as we ended up waiting 80 minutes on a Saturday night, so quality control might be more difficult at this point. Tip: the iPad will say the wait is 30 minutes, do not trust the iPad. Hainan Chicken was tasteless and overcooked. The texture was way too chewy and was my least favorite preparation of the night. Gai Tod (fried) was better with a crispy outside, but still a tad overcooked. Gai Yang (grilled) was definitely the best version of chicken and is solid enough if you live nearby, but definitely not driving out of your way or waiting for. Rice wasn't super fluffy and I just prefer garlic rice over ginger. The chicken stock is probably the best part of the rice plates. Upside is the joint is definitely family owned and they do their best to provide good service in spite of the chaos. They'll take your order before you get seated, so the food comes out fast and are generally very sweet when checking in.

Lots of people were eating here so seems like lots of people like it; but I think is an alright…read morespot; or maybe I was expecting too much. Its a good size restaurant with big menu; plenty of options to pick and choose. Service was good; waited a while to get seated but we notice it was only one person working in the front and she was helping a table so we think nothing of it. The menu/pictures looks good. What we got: Shrimp fritter (2.5/5) This wasn't it for us; not sure if it was the batter; but after we ate one; it felt oily? And it just stuck in our mouth. I would get a different appetizer next time. Nasi Goreng (1/5) Sorry; this was not what we expected either. Maybe im just used to flavorfull Nasi Goreng. It was bland and it was more of like a rice pillaf that barely touch the wok. I really hope this was just a one of those day and it usually good. It looks really good when it arrives and we were so excited; but when we started eating it; we were very surprise. Panang char kway thew (3.5/5) This one was decent; plenty of flavor. We like it. Belachan shrimp and sring bean (4/5) Best one from all the ones we ordered. Plenty of flavor. We use some of the sauce to mix in to nasi goreng. Teh Tarik (4/5) Good teh tarik. Really enjoy it. Har ko sai (4/5) Enjoy it. Good balance of both the mili and coffee Overall It could be better; I think my expectation was too high. Again; plenty of people were there so guessing they like them. Probably will try again if we are in the area.

UPDATE: It's been…read moreseveral years since my last review and I'm so happy to report that our most recent experience in Malay Satay Hut was definitely deserving of of 5-stars! The new location is nicer and the restaurant was organized and clean. Service was friendly, clear, and food arrived promptly. All dishes ordered exceeded our expectations.

Great place as usual though still just as crowded and packed as time goes on even after my last…read morereview. My group of 4 did get seated very fast since we came at almost exactly 5pm before anyone else showed up. This review is after the establishment removed their khao man gai from the menu and instead became a khao soi-exclusive place, save for some appetizers and drinks. Their menu is now on a QR code and you have to order through there for your food to come to you. For the food: - I got the braised beef khao soi curry broth. It's savory, creamy, awesome and has a better spicy kick with some chili oil. The fried shallots add an extra crunch throughout the dish, and egg noodles are al dente and easy to chew. I ate this one really fast but was overall extremely satisfied. - One of my friends got their seared duck kaho soi. He said the broth overtakes the duck meat taste; otherwise the amount of spice was superb and he didn't need to add chili oil. - For one of my friends who is vegan, she was pleasantly surprised; her tofu kao soi broth was actually very flavorful when normally most broths in other vegetarian soups are bland. She didn't need any other condiments; the whole dish was already perfect and flavorful! - We all then split a passion fruit pie which was is small but relatively sweet. The passion fruit tart was already sweet on its own though the graham crackers somehow balance everything despite also being sweet. Even after several years this place still hits with big crowds! You owe it to yourself to come here at least once, whether you've had their khao mai gai the first time or not! They don't fail when it comes to that or their khao soi dishes.

Best khao soi I've had!! Ive only been here twice and enjoyed both options ive gotten, the duck and…read morebeef tenderloin. Finished everything to the last drop! I wish the portion size was bigger though. The sua de (curry sausage) was delicious as well!! I want to try the oxtail next time! Service was quick and easy! Just need to order online through the qr code. Lunch time wasn't too busy on a weekday but usually busier during the nights.

I had an amazing first experience with Malaysian food at Reunion Malaysian Cafe + Kitchen in…read moreKirkland! Since I'd never tried this cuisine before, the staff were super sweet and helped me navigate the menu. They suggested the Beef Rendang with Roti Canai, and it was delicious. The beef was incredibly tender and flavorful, and that flaky 'bread thing' (the Roti) was perfect for dipping. It's a cozy, family-run spot where the service really makes you feel welcome. If you're a first-timer like me, don't be afraid to ask for help..they'll point you toward something great!

This place is legit - we tried the roti/beef rendang, nasi lemak with chicken, and mee goreng with…read morea fried egg (definitely add that! The gooey yolk nom). Very impressed with the color that they got on those noodles, the flaky layers of the roti, the funk of the beef, and the generous helping of anchovies with that nasi lemak. Chicken was tender and flavorful. House made sambal was A+. Go go go! And eat all the things!

Very casual, it's in like a food hall with other stalls and seating around. You order on a kiosk…read moreand seems like it's freshly made to order since we did wait a bit and it was super hot when we got it! Sheng jian bao (Pork) - very juicy and tasty! 4/5 Jianbing (Chinese sausage + Medium Spicy) - I feel like it's a bit carb heavy with the wrap and the you tiao inside. It's still tasty with the sauce and sausage but I don't think I'd order it again 2.5/5

I I ordered food to go. I got the beef and the chicken soup dumplings . I opened the boxes and…read morethought they were switched at first but in reality they gave me the wrong items . I tried to call them to make sure that they didn't give me pork because they both looked like white meat and not beef. I was scared I ate the pork dumplings. They did not pick up the phone even though I was there a 15 minutes ago. They were not busy when I was there and there were two people at the restaurant working . I'm disappointed that they wouldn't even pick up the phone to just let me know if they gave me pork or not. It was too late to get my actual order but peace of mind would have been nice.

Went with some friends for the first time and what a memorable experience. The food was delicious…read moreand the cocktail was a new experience. My cocktail was a pho broth washed shot of Jameson and it came with a pho broth chaser. Hope I got that right but I almost don't wanna drink Jameson any other way now. The parking lot was packed but there's a paid parking lot around corner so no problem. It looked packed but I think a lot of people were at the larger pho Bac sup shop (which is associated w The Boat, but The Boat had plenty of seating at 6:30 on a Sunday night. I think what I appreciated most was the service- we had a person who seated us and answered questions about the menu- my partner has some preferences and shared them with the first server but then the second server came by and already knew what my partner had shared with the first server. That's real dedication. Definitely coming back.

Genuinely surprised that I would enjoy this place so much because I came here thinking, "well this…read moreis just rice and chicken, so what could make this place so special?" I was left with a pleasant surprise and understanding of the hype of this place, because the chicken was so crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I got "com ga" which translates to "chicken and rice." This place only really serves like three dish on their menu, with a rotating choice of base from noodles to rice. The place is right next to their sister location, Pho bar, and share a parking space. It is nice and clean on the inside, and like the name the restaurant is shape like a boat! So far I have been here twice and would definitely come back for a warm meal. The staff were helpful and pleasant! It was roughly a 30 minute wait for the food, but that is to be expected considering this is not a fast-food Restaurant (:

tl;dr - great lil spot for some pho. very quiet. fast service, reasonable prices, yummy veggie…read moreoption. Really enjoyed the veggie pho I got from Pho Hien Trang! Good (huge!) portions, fresh and fast for a good price. Honestly never had a veggie pho before and I really enjoyed it! Will have it more in the future after my experience here :) A quick note - could use some background music playin or something. When I went a few weeks ago it was very very quiet with only the sounds of my date and I trying to get to know one another & other folks quietly eating their pho.

TLDR: Small neighborhood Vietnamese restaurant in Renton. Food is good but isn't amazing. Portions…read moreare very large and prices are fair. Food: I got the bun bo hue which included all the standard toppings like beef, pork feet, veggies, etc. the portion was more than enough for one person. They do provide extra spicy sate without asking and I did add quite a bit of it to make my broth extra flavorful. Price: This restaurant is a great value considering the portion sizes. My bowl of bbh was $16ish dollar. I believe a large pho is also around that price Ambiance/Service: This isn't a fine dining experience so set your expectations accordingly. Service is prompt and effective. We had no issues

Two years later, and I thought this place would have improved, but it has not unfortunately…read more I came here with three other friends because we all wanted different foods so I thought this place was good because we can all order from different places and so eat together. Unfortunately, the ordering terminals were a hot mess and crowded and many things seem to have been out of stock in the terminals. It was very confusing where to pick up the food and where anything was so that was the first part. Then the second part was my friend ordered Ramen and didn't get it for 45 mins to an hour. He kept checking and the chef kept saying to just wait.... and then finally, the chef admitted he lost the order. The chef said someone must have picked it up but there was no way someone picked it up since we were staring at the window the whole time. It really was unacceptable - they did not handle the situation well - no offer of a refund and they tried to blame my friend for somehow not ordering properly or kept trying to say someone else stole it. Finally, after a big to do, they finally granted my friend the refund. It was not a fun experience at all. The vibe is good and all and it really should be a better place than it really is. I like what they were going for and I appreciate that but they need to be way better organized. The ordering terminals are too few and some are broken and the numbering system makes no sense. Please organize it better.

Very cute south East Asian food court like ambiance. I ordered the pad kee mao (flat wide noodles…read morestir fry with veggies and basil). It was very delicious. One of the best I have had. The person I ordered with was very friendly. I look forward to returning to order its char kuay teow next. I am also very curious about the pork hock rice. I am glad we have a place as such which is abundance in Vancouver. Phone Signal is poor inside because it is partially underground. They have wifi that you could use.

Excited to find a new Taiwanese spot!…read more We came on a Saturday afternoon, it was not too crowded and we were seated quickly. The ordering system uses ChowBus on tablets so easy to see pictures of items on the menu, we got a mix of veggies, meat, soup and rice. Taiwanese food wise this was pretty good, not the best but hits the mark for most dishes. My favorite part was the ability to adjust to less oil and less salt on all the stir fry dishes, this was the best and my sensitive tastebuds appreciated the less salty version! My favorite was the stir fried "Kong xin cai" it was cooked very well with the crunch and roasted flavor that I'd expect in Asia too. The name also had chicken soup in the Chinese characters, it was authentic and well cooked. I'll be back if I'm in the area to try other dishes and give a better assessment too :)

They are great taste restaurant, but price is a little over. It's acceptable with their good…read moreservice and stable quality of food. Hope they could have a more clear chicken broth. And actually give half chicken inside.

Chill, friendly, and non-intrusive vibe. The dim red lighting, street lamps above the bar, and…read moreurban art adorning the walls create a unique atmosphere. The vinyl record library room, complete with smooth hip-hop jams, is the perfect touch. Ideal for a solo date night, a romantic evening, or a night out with friends. The food is delicious, with the Pad See Ew being possibly the best I've had. Highly recommended!

Khao Mun Gai by day, club by night. What a concept. I'm a huge fan of chicken and rice, so I've…read morebeen wanting to try Guitar's for a while now. AMBIANCE If you love chill hip hop and r&b, the playlist will be perfect for you at GKMG. It is a nightclub, so expect the dim lighting. We came in around 7 and it was pretty empty. The service was excellent, and our server was really attentive. FOOD The Khao Soi was probably my favorite thing that we ordered. It's a great blend of creamy and spicy broth that can really be put over anything. The noodles had a good bounce to them and soaked up the broth well. No complaints here I thought the Khao Mun Gai was a little underwhelming. While it is a very simple dish, I found the chicken to be a little bland, and could have been juicier. Guitar's Khao Mun Gai captures the clean tasting essence of the dish, but isn't something to go crazy over. The Khao Mun Gai Tod was a nice twist on a traditional dish, essentially just a fried KMG. Again, it was alright, I'd go with the regular KMG if I had to choose. OVERALL Great vibes, loved the Khao Soi, and the service was great. I wish the KMG had just a little more to it, but still and overall solid experience.