I had such high hopes for this spot as I love Kin len and Isarn, I do understand they're in their soft opening so I will go back to try it again but I wasn't impressed when I went. Overall the spot and decor are very great, love its spot in greenlake and PCC parking was right below so I was able to just validate parking for super cheap. Service was very nice and friendly and talked about the new restaurant compared to their others --- I am curious on how this restaurant is supposed to be different than kin len and Isarn Thai. To me, it's maybe more casual? I just felt like the food wasn't as good even though I've had the equivalent of those dishes at their other restaurants. My cousin was so excited to try the rad na bc she loves the one at kin len, and we all didn't care for the one we got. I understood that you have to pour the sauce/gravy on the noodles but I just didn't feel like I could get the sauce on the noodles flavoring right. I felt like the noodles by themselves had very differing flavors where some were very crispy and some bites were very limpy and idk I felt like I was waiting for the noodles to soak up the sauce. The tom yum was pretty salty so you def need a rice or something to eat with it, it comes with like 4 big shrimps with the heads for all the seafood and just not my favorite bc it's a lot of work and I guess I thought there'd be more seafood in there or something. Besides that not bad. The kra pow was just not very flavorful I feel and the waiter asked what we thought and we said as much, a very very mid kra pow and I was pretty disappointed -- not bad but def not good. The thai slushie was fine but I feel like a little too watery and icy, wanted it more creamy Overall I'll go again but I will say I was pretty disappointed, possibly bc my hopes were high but I went to kin len later in the week and confirmed the food at kin len is way better. read more

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I'm Thai, and I'm glad to see a new authentic and unique Thai restaurant in the area with reasonable prices. It's from the same owner as Isarn Thai Soul and Kin Len, so if you like those, you'll probably enjoy this place too. Nice decoration and a big space. We came before noon on Saturday and were able to get a big table for our group. My favorites were the Mama Tom Yam Hotpot, Mama Pad Prik Pao, and Sangkhaya Bai Toey for dessert. The menu has a lot more I want to try, so I'll definitely be back. Service was good and very attentive. read more

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Gao Lhao is the sister restaurant to Kin Len and offers a similar experience while being less chaotic (since it's always packed at Kin Len). I ordered the beef shank stew, which was hearty and satisfying. The beef was very tender and overall had a comforting flavor. Gao Lhao has plenty of seating and was nicely decorated, and the staff was friendly too. They also offer happy hour deals like Kin Len, which are a good bang for your buck, although the portions are a bit smaller than the regular menu. read more

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So yum! Got the Bha Mee & Khao Soi. Noodles were extra savory and tasty. The toppings went so well with it. Khao soi tasted so rich and creamy. Generous portions and food came out really quick. We came on a weeknight and there was no wait. Need to find street parking but PCC will validate an hour. Super super cute spot for dinner. Recommend the lychee rose cocktail!! read more

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Visited Ghao Lao last weekend. The wait was about a hour so it wasn't to bad. We started with the 4 corners and duck spring roll appetizers both were crispy and not to oily. For an entree we had the roast duck bha mee hang and the Dungeness crab bha mee hang. Both had a light distinct flavor, good amount of protein but was a little too heavy on the amount of noodles. Overall we had a great experience! read more

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Amazing service and amazing food! The ambiance is also very nice. I actually think they have the best BaMeeHang and their Phad Thai has the best flavor as well, even when taken home and reheated. The staff are very sweet and welcoming. I would definitely recommend coming here. We always try something different every time we come back and I can tell you that so far not one of their dishes has let us down. read more

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I had high hopes but Gao Lhao is probably not for me. Seeing the other review that said the waiter here recommended anything with duck, I had the roasted duck with spinach noodles. The duck was perfectly cooked and I had no issue with it. On the other hand, spinach noodle tasted too heavy and didn't go that well with the duck. It was a really oily dish so I could only have a few bites and then I was done for the day. read more

Nice addition to the Green Lake area. I am a huge fan of Kin Len so I was excited to try its sister restaurant reminiscent of BKK's iconic Yaowarat. We waited about 45 minutes at prime dinner time on a Saturday night. The appetizer menu had great small bites for the table to share. The Bha Mee bowl comes with your toppings of choice and their pork only (no shrimp) wonton worked out of our shellfish allergy party. Their pad see ew was also a solid choice as it had good wok hei. We opted to try their wok charred noodles and gravy and although the flavor was quite smoky, the noodles actually lacked the charred crispiness. Would probably skip this next time. Between Kin Len and Gao Lhao we definitely prefer the previous. However, Gao Lhao is still a solid addition to the green lake neighborhood. read more

Came back here and ordered another to go dinner for my family. Most dishes were ok but the steak from the garlic fried rice was severely undercooked. We asked for medium well and received steak that was rare or med rare. We didn't notice until we got home 20 minutes. I guess this serves as a reminder for me to always check my order here before leaving. Disappointing because I've been to their sister restaurant, Kin Len, several times and have always enjoyed it. If I do come back hopefully the experience will improve. read more

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First impression walking in was the decor puts you right in the mood for the local cuisine. The ambiance & creativity of the artwork, pictures, menu etc. were well-presented. Food Presentation was well-executed. Sadly the flavors were hit or miss on the flavors. The star at our table was the appetizer "Crab Beancurd Roll". The rest you can read in the pics. Each component was thoughtfully prepared, but the overall flavor didn't fully resonate with our palate. Still, the creativity and promise in every bite left us excited to return and discover what else the kitchen has to offer. read more

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Had a great time checking out this new noodle spot in Green Lake. I liked the vibe initially upon walking in. My friend and I beat the dinner rush. With this being a newer spot, budget enough time to request a table and wait a little while. I ordered the crab Rangoon pockets, there were okay. For my main I had the bbq pork, crispy pork belly, and onsen egg bowl. It was overall tasty, but the pork belly was too chewy, maybe overcooked? Pricing was fair, vibe was good, food was okay. I'd go back, but with middle of the road expectations. read more

Super friendly people. She gave us her recommendation and we trust her. We had the Ba Mee Hang with crab, roast pork, char Siu and dumplings noodle. It was tasty and sumptuous. The other order was Tom Yum Moo, the lemongrass taste is so fragrant and the flavor is just right. Mild spicy for us. Overall, it's a great experience. read more

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Was excited to try this place since it was created by Isarn (my favorite place) and everything was ok. The bah mee bowls with crispy pork belly was amazing and comes with a lot! The pork wontons were ok, not much filling in them. The fish sauce wings were big and crispy on the outside. The panang curry with steak was very salty even with the rice so that was ok. The service was excellent! We did go on a weekend for lunch so the wait was about an hour. So highly recommend going to put your name down and then enjoy a nice pre-meal walk at Greenlake! There was plenty of seating too for large parties. read more

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Everything was super tasty. The server was very patient with us. The restaurant was really cute. Casual but also Bangkok decor and vibes. Even how the food was served was really thoughtful. They have GF and vegan options especially among the appetizers and lots of vegetarian options for the mains. read more

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Checked out the new Gao Lhao in Greenlake! Make reservations or wait an hour and half to get seated like we did. Atmosphere and vibes made you feel like you were in Thailand . I ordered the Bha Mee Hang Bowl that had dungeness crab, bbq pork, crispy pork belly and a soft boiled egg. I thought the overall dish lacked flavoring. It was a dry dish with very little sauce (no soup). I would come back and try something different. The two appetizers we got were basic. They have a good selection of drinks both alcoholic and non alcoholic with a full bar. I'm rooting for them! read more

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This place has amazing value if you go during happy hour! The khao soi was our favorite, followed by the wings, calamari and beef noodles. There was a lot of depth in flavor for the first two dishes. The salad that came with the calamari had an interesting egg yolk dressing that paired very well with the pineapple and batter of the calamari. The beef noodles were a tad heavy on the five spice but nonetheless provided great value. Undoubtedly would come here again! read more

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We ordered the flaming tom yum with tiger prawns, spicy yum beef salad, and the spicy pork jowl yum style noodles. The server didn't ask what spice levels we wanted which is fine but I normally like my dishes on the spicier side. The tom yum was not my favorite, it is a bit more rich than what I'm used to. The yum style noodles were good, but could use some more spice. I also tried the Lamun-Lamai Gentle & Sweet cocktail. It was delicious! I love anything pandan. Unfortunately, we were so full by the end of the meal that we couldn't fit dessert in, so hopefully I can try it next time! read more

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This place was recommended to me by a dear friend and we stopped by today for lunch. Being in the Greenlake neighborhood, there is only street parking available but luckily we found one nearby quickly. We ordered the spring veggies rolls. Tom Yum hot pot with seafood, and the Spicy Grilled pork Jowl Tossed "Yum Style" noodles. The veggie rolls were crunchy and tasty. The spicy grilled pork was crispy and the noodle was very flavorful. The noodles and the veggies tossed together makes an excellent dish. The Tom Yum hot pot with seafood was a treat. I did not realize until I saw the bill. For only $10, you get 2 crab claws, 3 scallops, 3 tiger prawns, and all other seafood. That's a great deal if you ask me. After the meal, the waiter recommended the Bi-Co-Mai for desert. A plate of purple rice, taro balls, and some other stuff, very delicious. The service was attentive, ambiance was modern yet decorated with old school signs. Great food with reasonable price, I sure will come again to try other dishes on the menu. read more

2 entrees came out in a timely manner. The last meal took an extra half an hour. The service is good. The place is super loud, loud conversations plus loud music. read more

Avoid. New restaurant woes. It may be better in the future, but I won't be back for a long time. So-so food, terrible indifferent service. Multiple tables left waiting for their food. Others got half their orders, finished them, and still didn't get their other orders. Staff didn't seem to care. read more

It's ironic and disappointing that a Gao Lhao, taking a spin on Chinese-Thai cuisine, seriously lacked something that is key in Asian cuisine: FLAV. My wife and I ordered: Fish Sauce Wings (appetizer) BBQ Pork, crispy pork belly, soft boiled egg Bha Mee Hang Bowl Duck noodles The chicken wings were cooked nicely, but holy cow were they too sweet. In my mind, the chicken should have a unique salty kick with the fish sauce, but these wings were lathered in honey. The portions were pretty generous, but we got tired of them real fast with the over-sweetness. The Bha Mee Hang bowl was disappointing to my wife. The pork belly lacked the crispy skin, the BBQ pork was overcooked, and the noodles lacked flavor entirely. It was a dish that lacked character and cohesiveness, as if the chef simply threw in a bunch of Chinese ingredients together without much care. And my wife had to douse her bowl with fish sauce and chili oil to salvage any flavor for the dish. The highlight was the duck - the meat was tender and it was braised beautifully. However, as the running pattern for this restaurant seems to hold, it lacked flavor and salt. Fish sauce was my friend here, in which I too had to dump fish sauce on the duck to enhance any flavor it had. The egg noodles and bok choy were mediocre at best, and the broth felt watered down. Gao Lhao, stemming from the minds behind Kin Len Thai Nights (which we do like), had the makings of something great and unique for the Greenlake area. My wife and I were excited to try their noodle dishes, as the social media posts made the dishes look delectable. And once again, our expectations, naively elevated by social media, fell flat. read more

Gao Lhao Bangkok Noodle Soup in the Green Lake neighborhood of Seattle has been the talk of the town, and I'm glad to have finally tried it! IMHO, the type of food at Gao Lhao will become the next trend of Thai cuisine in the U.S. First, it was the typical Thai fanfare with the pad thais and what I call the red-yellow-green traffic light curry. Then, Thai style street food and Northern Thai dishes like Khao Soi made an appearance. Now with Gao Lhao, it's specifically Thai-Chinese fusion style food. Here is a breakdown of what our group ordered: - Crab Rangoon Pockets = like the cheese wontons you see at other restaurants, but fancier because it's with crab - Crispy Duck Spring Rolls = loved these (hell, I like duck in general) - piping hot, not too oily at all, and with a yummy hoisin & sweet plum sauce - XO Softshell Crab Salad = actual whole soft shell crabs! This might have been too much for a salad, but the dressing was GREAT - Tom Kha (Creamy Galangal Coconut) = a classic - Bha Lee Hang Bowl (got the one with crispy pork) = can definitely see the Chinese influence with the egg noodles and crispy pork, the latter of which had such crispy skin - New York Steak Garlic Fried Rice = you can't beat umami fried rice with chunks of medium rare steak! - Bua Loy Nam Khing (mochi sesame rolls) = a very Chinese influenced dessert consisting of black sesame glutinous rice balls that are 'not too sweet' (ultimate Asian dessert compliment); you pour ginger tea into it, so this is part of the experience - Ai Tim Tod (double pineapple & fried ice cream) = an 'enhanced' version of the typical fried ice cream sandwiched between dried and raw slices of pineapple fruit I've seen IG reels where the vibe is on a whole other level at dinnertime, so I'll definitely come back for that~ read more

The food is very good, same as the service. Definitely worth the visit first time there and I really like the hot pot gao lhao beef.

This is a Thai restaurant that just opened, but there was a very long queue. My children's friends went there and were so impressed that they had to go back for more. Today, I had the chance to walk around Green Lake, so I stopped by to eat. The queue was very long. I had to wait almost an hour, but my children said it was very delicious and that they had to eat there today. So I waited, and finally I got to eat at this restaurant. It was really delicious. Everything was delicious. The staff were lovely and friendly. The restaurant was clean, especially the bathroom. I loved it so much. I will probably go back again like my children and their friends...555555 read more

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After seeing this place all over social media, I decided to come here for lunch with my friend. Upon entering, I noticed that the ambiance of the restaurant was really cute and gave me a street market feel. The waitress was so nice and asked us upon seating if we had dined before and if we wanted any recommendations. They have a page in the menu with their signature dishes. We ordered two dishes from the waitress's recommendation, tom yum moo and bha mee hang bowl with Dungeness crab, bbq pork, crispy pork belly, onsen egg. Both dishes had a huge portion, both of us took home leftovers of each dish. However, both dishes we opted for egg noodles and had similar ingredients so the dishes were kind of similar. I liked the tom yum broth, but to note, it is more sweet compared to the tradition sour tom yum I was expecting. I wish we had gotten two dishes that were less similar, but it's an excuse to go back in the future! I definitely want to come with a bigger group next time to try more dishes, including the shareable hot pot! read more

Gao Lhao - Top: tom yum moo Bottom: bha mee hang bowl with Dungeness crab, bbq pork, crispy pork belly, onsen egg - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Randomly decided to try this place on a random Tuesday night and found out they were opened up by the same owners of Isarn and Kin Len. It was really busy even at 730PM. We had the Thai Pandan Leaf Chicken, the Sugar Cane wrapped prawns, and the Dungeoness crab, crispy pork belly, BBQ pork, soft-boiled egg Bha Mee Hang. The pandan leaf chicken was supposed to be fried according to the description, but it didn't taste fried. It tasted more...steamed? It was juicy, don't get me wrong, but was just confused by the description. The sauce that it came with was a sticky texture that was sweet. The sugar cane wrapped prawns itself were good, but the fish sauce was too spicy to enjoy the salad. I think the most disappointing dish for me was the Bha Mee Hang. I'm not sure if they rushed the dish because they had taken my dish to someone else and consequently forgot about mine until I asked about it, but all the ingredients in the dish were very dry. The dungeoness crab meat was a bit fishy and definitely not worth the price. The crispy pork belly was overcooked and honestly didn't have any flavor. The only things that were good in the dish were the wontons and when I got to the bottom where all the sauce was. Maybe it was just missing more sauce? All in all, they weren't all that apologetic about forgetting my dish and didn't offer anything in return for the inconvenience. I think I would come back and give it another shot to try some of the other dishes, but so far I'm not impressed. read more

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The food. Everything we ordered was not tasty. It looked good but the crab fried rice had no salt or seasoning or very bland. The fish sauce wings were too fishy. The crab rangoons were also tasteless. The pad see ewe was also bland and a little fishy and lastly the pork won tons and chive pancakes were decent but out of everything we ordered, if that's the best they can do, I'd be concerned for the restaurant. Apparently it's been super popular so I'd give it a try but don't go in with the high expectations that I went in with. I doubt I'll try it again. On a more positive note, their service and ambiance was superb! read more

Gao Lhao - Crab Rangoons, fish sauce wings, pork won ton chips and chive pancakes. - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I am obsessed with this place! Chinatown in Bangkok is a very unique and special place to me. I have also not seen a restaurant with food and vibes that are reminiscent of this neighborhood anywhere in Washington. The food is great, and the menu is extensive, so ask your servers for recommendations. read more

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I wanted to like Gao Lhao so badly! Our server recommended the crispy roast pork belly and bbq pork since they're both made in house, but I found the pork belly to be pretty tough and in hugeee pieces that were hard to eat. The flavor of the tom yum moo was great, but the pork belly being in the soup made it even chewier. The bha mee hang didn't have a ton of flavor, and both hot dishes were served lukewarm. I'd be willing to give it another chance and maybe try other noodle dishes sans pork belly. The restaurant interior is beautiful and service was very friendly. From the same group that runs Kin Len and Isarn! read more

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If you like Kin Len and Isarn then you'll like this as well. One of the aspects that sets Kin Len apart from other restaurants is their decor, and I feel the same with Gao Lhao. It's a good balance of interesting while not being chaotic, and improves the acoustics of the place. I've gone here twice since their opening- the first being on the 3rd day. The only negative was I thought the noodles were a bit overcooked in the boat noodle, but given it was their soft opening- I'm sure there are still kinks to iron out. Overall, the menu was expansive and interesting- the food great. My go-to dish is already the Bha Mee Hang bowl with crab and pork. Portion-wise it's the perfect amount for me and has enough variety in ingredients to keep me satisfied all the way through. They have some interesting cocktails if you partake in libations. I hesitantly ordered the Mala Plum Saa, fully expecting not to be a fan- but it was surprisingly mild and refreshing and served in a cat shaped glass. The service is incredibly fast here including how quickly the dishes are made. read more

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New restaurant in Green lake area Thai food: inventive options, different than the standard American Thai cuisine. Affiliated w Isarn and Ken Len , which I always have liked. Would come again. read more

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If you're driving, I would leave a little early because the area is quite popular. there is paid street parking and a couple paid lots nearby. Very cute interior area with a lot of seating. Pretty good options for happy hour for drinks and shareable appetizers. Staff were super friendly. I got the steak curry with rice and a tofu dish with noodles, both were super delicious. I also got the crab Rangoons and pork wontons. Would totally come back. read more

If you like Kin Len, you'll like this spot! Created by the same owners of the Thai street food spot in Fremont. Everything we ordered was amazing-- esp loved the crab curry dish. read more

Wings were great, the boozy thai tea was really strong to the point where you couldn't taste the Thai tea. I have a mixed opinion on the dungeoness crab noodle bowl. The pork veggies and crab were great but the sauce had a weird sweet after taste that I didnt enjoy. Noodle texture was great. read more

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I officially gave up on making crispy pork belly myself so I had to come here instead! You have no idea how hard it is to make crispy pork turn out perfect like they do. I ordered two plates of crispy pork belly as my main dishes and got Ba Mee Haeng with wontons as a side Absolutely amazing! It brought me right back to Yaowarat in Bangkok. In Thailand noodles are usually served in 2 styles -- with soup or dry(without soup). The dry version is bold flavors, rich sauce and the noodles soak up the sauce beautifully. If you haven't tried it, you're missing out! read more

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Pretty solid Thai restaurant addition to the Green Lake neighborhood. I've been here a few times now and have tried a variety of items on the menu including the spicy pork jowl tossed yum style noodles, northern style broth curry, and phad Thai night market. For apps, I've had the crispy calamari, fish sauce wings, and crispy duck spring rolls. I also tried a couple of drinks from the cocktail menu which were yummy, and they have NA options too. I'd definitely keep dining here. Friendly, fast service and a great, social ambiance inside read more

For a new restaurant you have to just keep in mind they are still finding their groove. With that being said the service was okay, didn't put water down until after we got our food which isn't a big issue. & prior the table next to us put their lamp on our table for room but this taking up space on our table. Again. Not a big issue. Still enjoyed our time there. Employees were smiling and cheerful and nice. The food.... There wasn't anything wrong at all. True Thai flavors and good portioned dishes. I am in awe of this place and will be coming back. The atmosphere of the whole place is very nice. You can tell they had put a lot of thought into to every detail. The boozy chrysanthemum slushy tea was so good! Just a tad sweeter than I'd like but hey that's just me read more

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I picked up soup on my lunch break the ambience there is perfect for any occasion lunch, dinner, casual, special and the food delicious will definitely visit again .... And again. I'm so excited to try some more Thai-Chinese Cuisine This time I had Tom Yum Moo soup It was goooodd so yummy the flavor of the broth and individual meats make my heart melt such a comforting option I specially like the different variety of meat which I was not sure about. And I'm already looking forward to my next order at GAO Lhao , happy custie indeed see you soon read more

Gao Lhao - Tom yum Moo Soup - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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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