Hot Ginger Pho

I absolutely love it here. I come often during my lunch break from work. The staff are so lovely,…read moreand the food is always delicious! They have a cute flower aesthetic within their restaurant which is so lovely. Definitely get the pho, you won't be disappointed! Their fresh spring rolls are always a hit as well!

Solid Vietnamese restaurant. I really enjoyed the Bahn Xeo-the fresh vegetables and herbs made it…read morevery refreshing. My dining partner liked his chicken vermicelli. Portions were generous. We probably didn't need the spring rolls-but they were tasty. Friendly staff.

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Vermicelli salad bowl with eggrolls

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Grilled pork vermicelli salad bowl

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I ordered the grilled beef banh mi with a fried egg, and was delivered the best banh mi I've ever…read morehad. I also got the roast pork spring rolls and not only was I impressed by profoundly fresh ingredients, but the structure of the spring roll itself. There appears to be a wonton pirouette providing structure integrity. This is the Ford Super Duty of Spring Rolls.

Crab Rangoon was so salty with the cheese (?) melted into the imitation crab in the middle. Not…read morethat yummy of an order :( service quick, yes, but interrupting the table when deep in conversation that I got annoyed ._. I feel like unless the table calls you over when it is clear that the table is deep in conversation, that is when u go in because it just ruins the flow of conversation. Lots of parking and cute little red tree decoration to separate the booth tables. Boba was yummy,but hardened quick over time. At the milk tea tasted good, so it recovered this order for me

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4.5(58 reviews)

3.4 mi

This is a unique place in Lacey, WA. The Bahn Mi sandwiches are amazing! The proprietor was very…read morehelpful, but it sometimes gets busy with the college nearby. Be patient and you will be rewarded.

Yummy! A cute little banh mi spot in Lacey. The staff is super friendly and helpful, and the…read moreservice is fast. We've driven by so many times and finally stopped in for lunch -- safe to say we'll be back. We ordered two house specials (two meats + fried egg). I got the pork and tofu, and my boyfriend got the beef and pork. Heads up, the marinade can be on the sweeter side (according to my bf), so if that's not your thing, it might not be your go-to. But i really liked the balance of sweetness with the spice of the jalapeños. The bread was the standout for me. A lot of banh mi places have bread that's too hard, but theirs was perfectly crisp and easy to bite into. Can't wait to try more of the menu

Cool sign

Yummy Fresh Spring Rolls!

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Counter for ordering delicious sandwiches, rice bowls or salads.

Pho Tai

3.6(242 reviews)

3.1 mi

This is my favorite restaurant EVER!!! Such a cute place with a local feel, amazing broth, great…read moreprices, and they do not skimp on the meat! Service is also super kind and quick both with taking your order and bringing your food. I've been here countless times and brought many friends who also loved it - even the ones who were hesitant about trying pho! All the plates and sides I've tried have been great, and they have the best boba (especially the taro milk tea!). 10/10 would recommend :)

It was pretty good, I studied at the university across the street and it's a hotspot for students…read moreso I wanted to give it a try. Wasn't my favorite but it does the trick. The chicken was really rubbery so it wasn't pleasant and I didn't end up finishing my meal. My friend enjoyed the pho and she would get again. The service is okay, you order at the counter so there's no main service beyond that. They did offer to fill our water so that's always a bonus! The ambience is pretty cozy and casual. Nothing special so good for a last minute dinner or a treat after a long week.

Wall of green plants.

Steak and Brisket Noodle Soup, Milk Tea

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Saigon Rendezvous

4.3(98 reviews)

6.5 mi

Me and my husband ordered to go and got the chicken pad Thai, garlic noodles, crab rangoons and…read moreshrimp spring rolls. I personally believe myself to be a pad Thai expert :) having eaten probably thousands of pad Thais over the years, always in search of great Thai food and their pad Thai was great! It was more on the basic side with it having minimal pizzazz but the flavor was spot on. Garlic noodles were garlicky, spring rolls were great! And the goons were goonin! I'd go here again if I'm in the area! The outside looked really cool and my husband went inside to grab it but I think the service was great too!

The staff was nice and the restaurant looked clean and tidy, but the food was not good…read more For an appetizer we ordered the crab rangoon- average and fine. We had the salad rolls- the pork inside was salty and we thought maybe peanut sauce would come with the salad rolls... nope. It was a clear liquid that we couldn't figure out. Well I looked it up and it's a fish sauce. Not good at all. We ordered the Saigon garlic noodles for our entree. I was expecting some awesome, bold, garlicky Thai flavors, but what we got was seriously spaghetti noodles with parmesan cheese on top.....WHAT Why are we eating Italian food here? This has no scallions, no umami flavor, no sauce. there were dry pieces of chicken on the side that was pretty salty. Another odd thing is that we could smell a really weird scent in the restaurant, kind of like dirty feet!? Maybe dried, dirty mop water on the floor!? Strange because the restaurant is so clean. Wont be back. I'm sorry!

Spacious and beautiful interior

Pad Thai Red Curry

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Beautiful interior

Fresh Pho

3.7(95 reviews)

3.4 mi

I didn't realize I was craving pho until I came across Fresh Pho. Something about the simplistic…read morename combined with cold weather just hits the spot when it comes to soup. I had been shopping at Fred Meyer for some alcohol, and as I was leaving I noticed Fresh Pho is literally right next door. That alone convinced me to try it, especially since this location shares space with Tealand. You're telling me I can grab pho *and* boba in one stop? Sign me up! This is actually the first pho spot I've tried since moving to Washington, and I'm happy to say it didn't disappoint. Of course, it's nowhere near the same level as homemade pho, but for restaurant-quality pho it definitely satisfied the craving. I ordered a small pho dac biet for takeout, so I can't really comment on other menu items or the full service experience. That said, the restaurant looked clean inside and had some cute lantern decorations that added a nice Asian vibe. The employee who took my order was polite as well. One positive thing I noticed was that the servers appeared to be young, and they were speaking Vietnamese, which I low-key feel like should be a requirement when working at a Vietnamese restaurant anyway so at least I know I'm somewhat receiving the authentic Vietnamese restaurant experience. My pho was packaged neatly for takeout, so nothing spilled during the trip home. It came with two packets of hoisin sauce, two packets of Sriracha, and the usual side of bean sprouts, mint leaves, lime, and green onions that typically come with pho. The portion size was solid too. There was a generous amount of meat and broth--my bowl was actually filled to the brim. I managed to finish everything though, and my stomach was definitely satisfied. All in all, I'd say this was a great first pho experience in Washington. I'd definitely come back again when I'm craving a warm bowl of soup.

Place was super busy, I guess it was the rain that made everyone wanna eat a hot pho soup. However…read moreI had chicken fried rice with spring roll. Deco is well done, loved the different types of lanterns and place was clean and spacious. Service was great, since it was so busy the young girl servicing my group of five was very attentive to our needs.

Decor view from our table

Pho dac biet for takeout! Just wait for the hot soup to cook up the rare meat :)

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Front doors

Lime Leaf Asian Fusion

4.4(136 reviews)

4.8 mi

We have dined here several times while we were in town. The employees were friendly and served the…read morefood fairly quickly after ordering. The portions were huge and delicious! However, one of the ordered dishes was a bit spicy and very greasy...there was a bit of oil left in the serving dish. Overall, we will visit again when we are in town.

After looking at the reviews I went to Lime Leaf for a Thai dish food fix. Ordered chicken with…read moregravy 25a and spring rolls. First the spring rolls were ok leaned a little chewy but the peanut sauce was good. The chicken i was not a fan. It came in a large piece so the presentation was great. However the chicken was overcooked and the breading fell off at the first bite. The gravy had zero flavor I did order 1 star and maybe that was my mistake. If I came back I would order a higher spice level. Maybe today was an off day because others seemed to love it.

Outside

And her stuff on rice that they give us with your meal.

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Vietnamese coffee, delicious

Da Nang Restaurant

3.8(219 reviews)

6.4 mi

To be fair, I have only eaten their combo lunch/dinner here, so I'll keep this review to that…read moreparticular menu item. First, it's a deal. One entree, two eggrolls, fried rice and a cup of soup for under $20. Decent portions, too. I usually have the Mongolian Beef, but have also enjoyed the Sweet & Sour Chicken on a few visits. It's what you would expect of Chinese American food, and from a Thai restaurant to boot. Service has always been fast and friendly. The restaurant itself is clean and neat. During busy times the street noise can be a bit intrusive, but that's downtown Oly for you.

Ate here with Jaric on a whim while we were walking around downtown Olympia. Very filling of a meal…read moreand I cannot believe that I finished my Singaporean stir fry noodles all in one sitting. Jaric was shocked, too. It was good, but I totally expected a pad see ew equivalency with the big and flat noodles. These noodles did not taste as good as that, but eh... on me for not reading the whole description. The Vietnamese coffee was indeed very bitter, but thank gosh for our very accommodating waitress who was willing to pour in mil k to sweeten it up for me. It took me a bit to finish this drink because it did its job to wake me up after a 12 hour shift, tax filing for the 2025 year, and immediate hangout with Jaric. Jaric got something with chicken, which was okay. I liked it and it was definitely filling! The restaurant is fun with its yellow lighting, but it is one where you are able to still take nice enough photos as well as read the menu. Thank you again to the waitress for helping me finalize my order when I had to take some time to decide what was worth the price to eat. Thank gosh for side street parking during the weekday, too, because we were able to comfortably park our car and go to this restaurant.

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Lettuce filled 4. Spring Roll

Pho Mania

3.9(161 reviews)

0.5 mi

The broth is very rich. I suggest if you're in the DuPont and Lacey area. The place is really cute…read moreon the inside enough space for all your friends and family . My go to is the beef pho , but recently tried the beef and flank pho 10/10 . If you love spring rolls go here they're nicely priced. They do have an in house tea which is corn tea never heard of it before but i really enjoy it. The service is always pleasant when we go and the waitress is always so sweet . Service : 10/10 Food/ 9.5/10 Ambiance: 8.5/10

Haven't been here since they changed hands. Got a bahn mi. Very good. Excellent customer service…read more Will be back.

K3. Bulgogi Bibimbap

B5. Spicy Pork Banh Mi

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30. Tofu Pho

Pho Hoa Noodle Soup

3.6(257 reviews)

0.2 mi

The service was absolutely amazing, the hot and sour seafood soup, also amazing. I love that the…read morefood was fresh and they gave you ample amounts of leaves and sprouts for your soup.. we ordered to go one large hot and sour soup and one vegetarian regular size. When we got our to go order open, we noticed that both were the same size. We called the store to let them know and he knew right away apologized and asked if we would be able to come back and he'd make it right. He did make it right. He gave is a whole new order. Plus, I don't know how he knew what car we were in, but as soon as we pulled up by the door. He came out and handed us our food. I appreciate that kind of service. Thank you for making our night after a long day of work!

Go to spot for pho in Lacey since it's closest to us. The staff is always friendly, though service…read morecan be a bit inattentive once the food arrives. The restaurant is always clean and stays busy no matter the time of day. The food is flavorful and reliable. I usually order the grilled pork and fried roll vermicelli bowl. Pro tip: if you get vermicelli, ask for it in a deeper bowl - the standard bowls are pretty shallow and make it hard to mix everything with the sauce. Portions and generous and very filling.

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Trina W.

2 years ago

Your customer service... you seem very racist. I was in the restaurant when a young Black Women tried to pick up her online order and you asked her for a confirmation number, she show you her message on the phone that read your order is ready .. Then you asked her for her identification card . A caucasian. Man came in to pickup his order and you handed to him no questions asked.,, horrible !!!! I felt bad watching. If I was her I would have asked for my money back ! read more

Travis P.

11 years ago

Went in and first thought was that the resteraunt was beautiful. I work for a business in the complex behind their location so I didnt get a chance to sit at the bar. Greeted right away and asked Anna (employee) for a recommendation. She recommended a curry dish and boy did it not let me down. Food was incredible and I will be coming back to this beautiful peaceful resteraunt. Only down side was I wish I had more to eat because it was so good!!! read more

Julie N.

11 years ago

I ordered the fried rice and it was absolutely delicious. The decor is so stunning and beautiful. The waiters and the waitresses are very polite and during your meal, they check on you if your foods okay. The service is quite fast and the mango daiquiri is so incredible! Overall I love everything about this place! When you walk into the restaurant, they welcome you. I love this restaurant and I'll definitely go here more often. read more

Jack N.

7 years ago

This place is delicious and worth your money! My friend and I got the beef and brisket pho (without beef tendon) I forgot what number it was. But the broth is what really hits the spot. You can tell it's an authentic and hearty bowl of pho. The brisket is also extremely tender and satisfyingly chewy. Guaranteed after you finish the bowl you'll feel so satisfied and happy! read more

Jdjjd G.

9 years ago

If I'm being honest this is one of the bestest restaurants I've ever eaten at, classy and clean. Workers always put the customers first and are very friendly. Service is fast. Their food is amazing. I love it. There's nothing like this restaurant. Very unique and atmosphere is amazing. Love this place! read more

An N.

106

10 years ago

I came into this Resturant today and the service was excellent. The restroom was extremely clean and the menu has a variety of choices. I been here at least once a week and yet haven't tried all of their delicious dishes. My favorite dish is pho Dac biet and buon thit nuong with shrimp and eggs!!!!!!! read more

M B.

2 years ago

0 stars- I'm not sure who takes NVR pills there. I'd appreciate it, if it wasn't in my children's dinner. Not okay. Why there were any pills near or around the food. Not safe. Currently at St Pete's, making sure there's no issue, too far to go to Madigan. Will be sending you the hospital bill. read more

Claire W.

6 years ago

The food was always good, it's always new. We just had a lovely dinner. All the staff are kind and polite, they've always been there to support me. Thanks and hope that I can order here again with my dad, because they're going to love your food menu. It's certainly recommended! read more

Jenney D.

11 years ago

When I first came in, the restaurant was beautiful and so nice. The food was great especially their crab wonton. I loved their drink like the Thai tea and the mango daiquiri. The restaurant was very elegant and their service was great and they had very nice employees! read more

Jade N.

11 years ago

I just left the hot ginger and I am already hungry for more! The food is delicious! I love the ambiance of the restaurant, the decor was beautiful The menu has a wide variety of flavor suitable for different tastes i will come back read more

Henry J.

6 years ago

I am intrigued by the menu of food that has a special taste that I love here it was certainly a great decision!! The atmosphere is healthy and covetous, a restaurant that never lets you down. This place has been amazing for everybody! read more

Georgia R.

6 years ago

This was the first restaurant we've gotten to dine in since the pandemic. They were certainly following all the protocols that I enjoyed. The service is great and food is very delicious. We'll be here again the next time. read more

Ben L.

11 years ago

A restaurant is not complete without proper food sanitation for the public. Appearance is not what going to your stomach. The Olympian food inspection from county Health department posted on February 10th said it all. read more

John C.

1 year ago

Waitress kinda rude, rushing us. There was not a lot of people. The pho was very bland. It had no flavor, I vow never to return again, I only ate it because I was so hungry and I waited for so long. Never going back! read more

Jenny N.

101

11 years ago

Regarding the last review about Hot Ginger restaurant inspection on Jan 28, Feb 3rd the restaurant got re-inspection from Health department officer. It got a significant improvement. This following photo is the proof read more

Felicia C.

6 years ago

It was undoubtedly an excellent decision!! The environment is safe and covetous, I am fascinated by the food menu that has a special taste that I love here It's a restaurant that never disappoints you. Yeah thanks. read more

Jessica D.

11 years ago

I went in for the grand opening and I loved the atmosphere and the decor. The service was great and the food was delicious and fairly cheap. This place is definitely worth checking out. read more

Jade N.

8 years ago

It's so long time that I.come back to hot ginger restaurant. The food is still good and the atmosphere is so relaxing. The staff is very friendly. They made really good drink for me read more

Nesha C.

7 years ago

Had the combo oxtail pho' with gyoza and everything was delicious! Would definitely come here again for lunch! Broth was very flavorful and most pho' places lack in their broth. read more

Sadie Y.

6 years ago

I really like this shop because of the delicious food and the large range they have. Even the workers are polite to be approached by their client! Best experience, recommended! read more

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