great first experience at gao lhao! ive been to kin len before and i think i prefer this more. the ambience was soooo cute and aesthetic! service was really friendly, and food came out in five minutes?? crazy fast! my friend and i shared the lychee cocktail to share which was super refreshing and had a nice creamy foam on top; not too strong on the alcohol. i got the khao soi which was a hugeeee portion. it tastes so much like vietnamese chicken curry which i love. i really enjoyed the crunchy bits on top, and they really load it with chicken, which was super juicy and tender. my friend ordered the pork bha mee hang; i only tasted the noodles but the sauce was quite good with it! overall a great place to dine if you're in greenwood. read more

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I ordered quite a few things here. The Tom Yum instant noodles were super flavorful and really hit the spot. The fried snacks were perfect to munch on, and the curry -- which I had never tried before -- turned out surprisingly delicious. Another must-try is the frozen chrysanthemum tea, which was very refreshing. The atmosphere was lovely, and since I came on a Sunday morning, it wasn't too crowded. Overall, it's a great place to check out, and I'd definitely recommend giving it a try. read more

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Had the khao soi and pad Thai, very generous portions and could not finish! Servers were very friendly. Nice location to walk around green lake after a big meal. read more

My first visit to Gao Lhao, and I loved it. If nothing else, I would repeat this dinner over and over again. We had the crab wontons, the chicken satay, the beef stew, the new york steak and garlic rice, and the Mangkon Dragon cocktail. All of it had great flavor. Of everything, the chicken was a bit dry, but I loved the sauces. I will gladly go back to try some other dishes, but it will be hard to resist a repeat. The food came out in parts which is fine, but it wasn't in order, so we had one entree and appetizer then another entree then another appetizer, and we had our food for a while before our drinks came. The ambiance is very fun, and the attention to detail in the decor and place settings is noticed and appreciated. We had very kind service. I'm not a big fan of the Green Lake restaurants. I think they are overrated and overpriced; but Gao Lhao is finally a place there that has my affection. read more

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Had a really delish dinner here tonight - I was really impressed! Great service and yummy food. I sat at the bar (solo - immediately sat!) and had prompt service by the bartender and additional staff. Really yummy meal, chive cakes so crispy yum and the soup so rich in flavor. Definitely coming back! Inside is cute and well decorated ~~vibey~~ thank you! read more

Gao Lhao - Tom Yum Moo and crispy chive cakes - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We've tried the bha mee hang bowls and different hot pots. Everything here is on POINT! Our favs are the beef stew hot pot and mama tomyum hot pot. Flavors are amazing and great prices. There's usually a bit of a wait but it's so worth it. Ambiance is as if you stepped into Chinatown in Bangkok. Also the cocktails are amazing! You can't go wrong with any of em. Appreciate the non alcoholic drinks too. read more

We got the bha mee hang bowl with crispy pork and bbq pork. It was really sweet and just okay. On the other hand, the kurobuta boat noodle soup was overseasoned and barely had any soup in it. The beef boat noodle soup at their sister restaurant (Kin Len) is much better. The NY steak with curry was good though. Overall, the food is alright. I think I'd rather go to Kin Len since the wait time is similar. 6/10 read more

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We started with appetizers--Golden Four Corners and duck spring rolls--then moved on to the boat noodles and pad kee mao. Everything tasted truly authentic. The real standouts, though, were the sukiyaki and Mama hot pot. For dessert, the crispy fried coconut ice cream was my absolute favorite. The vibe here is unlike other Thai restaurants--cool, vibrant, and perfect for dinner with friends or family. Overall, the prices are reasonable, the service is good, and the portions are generous. Definitely a place I'd come back to. read more

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This is our favorite spot for Thai food! Friendly service, amazing food and drinks as always. read more

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We are loooong time customers of their sister restaurant, Isran in Lynnwood. They were talking and advertising about this new establishment for a long time, so we wanted to support thier newest place by giving them a chance. Oh boy, what a terrible experience. The restaurant was busy on a Friday night, and the wait time was over an hour. However, they have a open bar area that is first come first served, and it sits about 10 people. I was not about to wait for an hour, so it was either the bar, or leave. I stood next to the bar entrance and waited, seeing people leaving after a few minutes. And I quickly walked over to the open seats. As I was doing that, a young couple appeared behind me, telling me they got there first so the seats were theirs. They did not stand next to the bar entrance, but was sitting a distance away. However in their mind , they made up this rule that everyone else have to follow. As I not backed down and either did they, we were about to call the manager over and make them decide. Luckily for everyone, 2 more people left the bar at that instance, so the conflict did not escalate. Advice to the managers, on a busy night, you probably want to put a list for the bar, like what Ding Thai Fung does, so there won't be conflicts between customers like this, because some people just don't know how to play the bar seats game and are very entitled instead of standing and working for the seats. As for the food, my baked crab glass noodle that came 25 minutes after everything else, was a total lackluster. They listed all the ingredients on the menu, and it looks like a lot, but what came out was just 4 small crab claws and noodles, a few slices of ginger and celery, a little onion, nothing else. The shiitake mushroom listed on the menu was absent. We returned the dish. The owner of Isran is better than this dish, I was surprised something so sub par can make the menu. My husband did like his dry noodles with everything, and the duck spring roll. That's why they did not get a one star rating here. As for the service, it was pretty basic. No one checked on our food until time to pay. We had to wave down a female server to tell her how bad the crab noodle dish was, and she was nice about it, but our male server offered no value. He did not even warn us the crab noodles would come 3 star spicy, or ask for spice levels. I don't recommend this place to say the least. read more

The service was great! The food was yummy! Cocktail Drinks choices looked yummy. So many delicious choices on menu. Parking was convenient. read more

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The look and feel are savory for the eyes. The service was fantastic. However, it was the food that earned this place the 3 stars. We are a bit of a Thai snob but it didn't meet our authenticity or taste buds. We may try it in the future but it is not our first choice due to the price and value. read more

3.5 stars but cannot give 4. fun spot with creative menu, always busy! had a couple minor mishaps with our order which our waiter swiftly rectified but, it did still happen. drink was OK but not great. steak salad was incredible! read more

Went on a Monday night so it wasn't too busy. We were a group of 6 and were seated within minutes. Loved how this was the baby of Isarn and Kin Len. Explains why the food was delicious. Food was great, service was prompt and the vibes were good. Good for group dinners or date night. Parking is in the attached garage which is convenient. read more

Gao Lhao - Garlicky tofu noodles - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Mediocre food with abysmal service. Only good thing about it is the decorations inside the space

I really wanted to like this place. Ordered the fried pork wontons they were super greasy, but reminded me of the fried wontons I used to get eating NY Chinese food. I didn't enjoy my wok-charred noodles and gravy. The noodles were more of a noodle omelet and were too squishy. There were also way too many mushrooms. I liked my food better the next day when it was cold and the noodles were chewier. read more

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We ordered the steak curry, duck spring rolls, and Tom Yum hot pot. The steak was flavorful but fully cooked instead of medium rare, and the curry sauce was very salty , though still the best dish we had there. The spring rolls came out last and tasted a bit gamey. The Tom Yum was just okay. Service wasn't great, we didn't get water until the second time we asked, and it was hard to get the waiter's attention. Went on a Sunday around 2, pretty crowded and seemed understaffed. read more

Gao Lhao - New York Steak with curry - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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absolutely phenomenal food and decor! we will be coming back again and again especially for the tom yum hot pot noodles with lime zest read more

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Gao Lhao was great! I was a bit hesitant to go knowing that they're in their soft opening and probably have some kinks to iron out but I was too intrigued to not go. The restaurant itself is super cute! Decorated well and lots of tables. Prices are super reasonable! We got the steak fried rice, crispy calamari, and tom yum moo. Crispy calamari was good! Nothing particularly special but crispy calamari at a baseline is always one of my favs. I did love their dipping sauce that came with it though. The steak fried rice was great! Rice was garlic-y, and it came with a surprising amount of steak for the price and it was cooked well! The tamarind sauce was also perfect for the steak. lastly, we also got the Tom Yum Moo which was good! I do think we maybe got the wrong dish since it didn't come with BBQ pork or the pork belly, but it was delicious nonetheless. Will def be coming back with a group, so we can try more dishes! read more

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I was visiting some friends in Seattle and they took us to this spot and we absolutely loved it! The vibes here are SO COOL and it's just a great spot for groups or date nights for great ambience and yummy food! Crab fried rice: ORDER THIS! I was actually so surprised by how much I liked this dish. I expected it to be standardly good but this dish was probably one of the favorites of the night. They are very generous with the crab and the rice is so well flavored and moist. Absolutely loved this. Bha Mee Hang Bowl: ORDER THIS! Cannot go wrong with any combo. I think we ended up doing two orders of the crispy pork belly one to share between four of us because we liked it so much. The noodles are well soaked in the broth and the crispy pork belly and BBQ pork are obviously their signatures. It is a MUST try. Almond Yuzu salad with prawns: While the salad is refreshing with the fruits, we were a little less impressed with this one. The prawns are HUGE but a little too heavy for our taste with the way it was breaded. Mama Tom Yum: Nice soup with straight up instant noodles like Mi Mama style which I don't hate haha. There was a little sweetness to this broth which surprised me from a typical Tom Yum but I enjoyed this with the crab fried rice! The service is really good and they are super nice. My only complaint is we got seated at these higher tables with high stools and the tables are very close to adjacent tables, making it super difficult to get in and out. But not a major dealbreaker. All in all, we had such an amazing experience at Ghao Lao and can't wait to be back. read more

Great new spot in Greenlake! Located in the plaza where PCC is, parking can be difficult to find during peak busy time. We came without a reservation and our party of 3 with a baby stroller was able to be seated which was nice for dinner. Service was nice, not overly friendly but quick and efficient. Ambiance is nice, but it can get a little loud. I took away one star because they got my order wrong. I wanted egg noodles with my soup and they gave me rice noodles which were a tad bit overcooked. I tried their chrysanthemum slushie which was pretty refreshing. And since we were there for happy hour, we also got their wings, green beans, and a few other items which all tasted pretty good. The soup dish was the star of the show for me. Overall, I look forward to trying some of their other items! read more

Maybe they are holding back on spices because of the neighborhood but all the food lacked something. The flavor was missing. Whatever spices you're using, there needs to be more. The veggies in the bah mee hang were genuinely bland and added nothing but slight texture. Ingredients were quality and nice chew on the noodles but it lacked. I cannot imagine that the food in yaowarat is this bland. Lychee lady cocktail was delicious and fried calamari was really really good!! Service was fine enough. Decor and cutlery were very cute. I would return for happy hour but not sold on returning for dinner. read more

Great food! The space is nicely curated, lots of tables and seating, but prepare yourself for a long wait. No reservations on weekends, so my boyfriend and I showed up around 5:45 pm and were seated at 7:00 pm (on a Saturday). The wait was a little rough because we hadn't planned on it, but the food made it worth it! If you're planning on going on the weekend, get in early and then maybe walk around green lake as you are about a block away from the park. Our favorite was the Panang Steak curry! read more

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I ordered the DRUNKEN YAOWARAT NOODLES some of the best drunken noodle dishes I've ever had! The flavor was amazing and the spice was perfect! This cute cozy welcoming new Thai spot is my new favorite! Worth every penny! read more

Good food? Yes. Good price? Yes definitely. But as far as trendy/new restaurants go, this one is overhyped. If they are not busy please go - it's worth it. But if you have an hour wait or something ridiculous like we did, just save your time and go elsewhere. The taste and WOW factor just isn't there to justify the one downside I noted. read more

Everything was so delicious! The chive cake is so special, love the sticky mess with the chives. The pork belly from the noodles was very crispy. The beancurd and crab roll was also crispy and flavorful. We loved the sticky rice pudding with coconut ice cream, it's a great combination! read more

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The seafood in their hotpot was bitter and rotten and the broth is overly salty and greasy. The server never poured water for us and ignored me after I asked for a bag for my to-go boxes. Had to remind her twice just for a plastic bag. Overall very bad experience and won't come back! read more

How have I not reviewed this place yet? My partner and I were there for the soft opening, and I've been probably a dozen times since, if not more. The happy hour deal is fantastic, and the late night happy hour is always a good time. Highly recommend the wings, but having tried so many things on the menu. I'm not sure there's anything but I wouldn't recommend. The boozy Thai iced tea slushy, and the Uzi, chrysanthemum, slushy or both whimsical and delicious. Be careful, though, the Thai tea. Slushy really doesn't taste alcoholic until it hits! The theme of this restaurant is Chinatown in Bangkok and it is so clever and so different from the other restaurants owned by these folks, Kin lan night bites in Fremont and Isarn on Roosevelt. They're all good, but they're also so different! read more

Delicious noodle bowls and great for to-go! Convenient location too! They are generous with their Dungeness crab, and it pairs nicely with the charsiu, siuyuk, and noodles. The noodles are reminiscent of a Chinese lo mein noodle dish my mom makes...lathered with the hot scallion garlic oil. I think I could do without the wontons. They weren't as flavorful as the other proteins. Overall, I love this Thai Chinese fusion. I'm excited for what's to come since this is just their soft opening. read more

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This is now my go-to noodle spot. The service and food were phenomenal. I've been pleased each time I've eaten here Certainly recommend the duck spring rolls as an appetizer! read more

The food was pretty good, the appetizers were ok. I would recommend the duck noodle dish along with the dry noodle dish with pork belly and bbq pork and crab and dumpling. The service was good for the most part. Our appetizers came out after the food because it was pretty busy. It was pretty busy and loud inside. read more

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THE DUCK IS SO GOOD OMG! Writing this as I'm eating it. It's not very salty so you may find it bland but to me it was well seasoned. It falls off the bone. And there is just so much of it! Great portion, great price, great taste We came on a friday night and they were so busy the wait was 1.5 hours. But it's quite worth it, just beware of the wait time. The place is cute and well lit and well decorated. Same owner as Kin Len, and it's another must come back for me like the sister restaurant! read more

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I'd been waiting for this Thai restaurant to open, and it did not disappoint! What makes it special is the concept--bringing Thai-Chinese Yaowarat flavors with a street food twist, something you don't usually find at Thai restaurants in Seattle. The crispy pork belly and Chinese-style BBQ pork were both outstanding. The atmosphere is cozy with such good vibes, and the prices are quite reasonable for the quality. This place has quickly become one of my new favorite spots in the city. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

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Loved the chrysanthemum tea slushie (with or without alcohol)! Everything was cooked well and the service was great. Not the place for exotic or authentic Thai but a safe call if in greenlake and accommodating multiple preferences. Very clean. Honestly if there was just a decent spicy sauce (like a good house made chili oil) it would be a lot better for me. Recommend more exotic/local/fresh ingredients. Good chef, but basic ingredients read more

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Amazing food. Their crispy pork and grilled pork dish is absolutely delicious with the sauce coming on the side so if you order it to go it won't make the rice or pork soggy. I forgot what it was called, but its rice with scrambled egg type dish and some other stuff included. Their Crab Rangoons are amazing and made with real crab, not substitute crab that is most common. Only warning is that this restaurant is very busy! Recommend coming in early, or making a reservation! read more

New Thai Chinese fusion spot at Greenlake! Their menu had so many diverse options it was hard to choose what to get. What's also different about this spot is that their Thai tea only comes in a slush form, but it wasn't too icy and I was pleasantly impressed! The food itself was very flavorful , I definitely recommend ordering from different sections of the menu to widen your selection of dishes. The staff were really friendly and made really good suggestions for the menu since we were having such a hard time deciding. They also have happy hour 3-6pm, and 9pm to close daily with dishes under $15! I will definitely be coming back for that read more

We stopped at this place for lunch. The food was delicious and very well priced. We went with our 3 kids and they enjoyed their food and the decor. The service was great, it did take a little long to get our check but that gave the kids time to look around. read more

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Love their dry noodles! They recently opened it and service was good. It feels like eating in Asia. They have the Asian market theme in the restaurant and looking forward to trying other dishes. Good ambience. read more

Gao Lhao - Dry noodle. - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This was my first time trying this place and it was amazing! I'm so thankful for KK, she was an excellent server who recommended amazing dishes and helped my table so much! Even though she was running around taking care of the whole restaurant, she made sure we were taken care of. Her speed and consideration was awesome. read more

Food is great and ambience is really cool. The service is really good and the waiter recommended us these 2 noodle. It's our first time here and will recommend this to all our friends read more

Gao Lhao - Tom Yam Mod - yummy! - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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