I've been here three times now, and my positive first impression has only improved with time. The food is excellent. Seems only slightly Americanized for the local palette: I appreciate the "scale of 1 to 5" spiciness option for the hot dishes, but a 4 here in Tacoma is about a 2 in places where spicy heat is expected. If you're from Thailand (or southern Mexico), ask for 5. Note: one thing that is not "Americanized" is their spring rolls. Very different from the spring rolls you'll get at a run-of-the-mill "Chinese Food" restaurant in America. These are authentic, with translucent rice wrappers, delicately flavored, steamed not fried, and a bit larger than the common American spring roll. We especially love the Panang curry and the drunken noodles-- and their unusual "brown rice" is so good, I might just order it to go with food I cook at home! We've made this a Favorite in our maps app and will be returning as often as we can. I look forward to working my way through every item on their menu! read more

We eat here monthly! Normally takeout, but the ambience inside is beautiful. A water feature at the entrance, fresh flowers at every table, carved wood decor, and lovely soft music. Fresh vegetables and fragrant sauces. From a very satisfied customer read more

My first observation: when ordering Pad Thai, the $18.95 price includes pork or chicken. Beef has now moved into the illustrious 'pay more' column with shrimp. The beef inflation is through the roof, and restaurants have to cover the additional cost somehow. At any rate, the restaurant had a nice ambiance, the servers were pretty attentive, and the Pad Thai was delicious. Nothing really stood out, but nothing bad as well. Oh, the parking lot is a bit wonky, but we had no problem as we were the only customers there! read more

Indochine On Pearl - Pad thai - Thai Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Food is always delicious. Service is always attentive and kind We love the ambiance in this place. It is a hidden gem in Tacoma. Every dish we tried is delightful and flavorful. Highly recommend. read more

Do not dine in. The food takes hours to arrive, and people have left before their plates have even come. The service is subpar and rushed-incredibly aggressive. Although the ambiance is fairly nice and the food is mediocre, it was not worth the wait or the price. read more

We've ordered takeout from here twice. The first time, I got the Burmese noodles, which I think were good. The second time, I got the swimming Rama. Chicken and peanut sauce? Sounds pretty tasty. Spinach and broccoli? Sounds pretty healthy. Unfortunately, it was not as tasty as it sounded. The peanut sauce needed some more heat and seasoning. (And before you come at me, I did say medium spice in my order.) I ended up doctoring it with chili crisp and a bit of soy sauce when I got home. Inventive, but poorly executed menu ideas. read more

This place is always absolutely delicious! We've been coming here for years and it does not disappoint. At our most recent visit we started with the homemade potstickers and the crab rangoons for appetizers. For our entrees, we had the chicken pad Thai, the drunken noodles, and crispy fish with ginger sauce. Everything was so good! You can taste how fresh the ingredients are, and the food comes out hot and beautiful plated. Prices are super reasonable. The service is always fabulous! They bring everything quickly and are highly attentive. The ambience is clean, warm, and cozy and the decor is beautiful. Some of our other favorite dishes that we love to get are the lemongrass chicken and the lettuce wraps. They also have a great dessert! We love this spot--a hidden Tacoma gem! read more

As always, the Indochine On Pearl is incredibly consistent. No doubt, the pot stickers are something to order once, twice, or more! The Phad See Ew is also a perfect bite and a generous portion! The crispy fish has a very good sweet and sour sauce. The staff and owners are very sweet and the interior design is uniquely crafted to feel like a small village. A gem, order those pot stickers (piping hot too!) read more

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We frequently order food to go here and it's always delicious. Our go-to items might not be very exciting because we are trying to please picky kids but the honey chicken satay and the fresh spring rolls are incredible, and my kids go nuts over the golden rice. The Pad Thai is good too. read more

Food is good but I wish they would stop adding mushroom to everything. Ordered Masaman chicken curry, Panang chicken curry, and vegetable fried rice. All three came with mushrooms. Mushrooms is not listed as an ingredient under any of the description. I do not like or eat mushrooms. read more

Absolutely awful and so disappointing- food was cold and unable to eat, literally walked out, what happened to this once great place

Superb food and hospitality. Ambience is very cozy with old world roofline and water feature. Crab wontons & satay are a must starters.

It's gotten a lot better. We exclusively get takeout and the food has been consistently fine. Their wide noodles are no longer very wide- now less than 1/2 an inch which is kinda weird. Highly recommend the cashew mango sesame wraps (we get them with tofu). read more

As you can tell by my previous review, we were very happy with the food we received from Indochine. But now, three additional experiences from the restaurant, I don't think we will order anything again. The past orders were okay, but food was flavorless. This third order, well, was just terrible. Ordered delivery and the bag was filled with liquid...and there was no soups, no thin liquid sauces, no curry....so what was this?!? And the liquid was in the bag with all the rice, a pork fried rice, brown and white rice. All soaked and we just threw them out. We had the ginger chicken with vegetables, Mongolian beef (asked for super spicy) and both dishes were just bad. The beef tasted like old meat. The only saving grace was the chicken wings, which were excellent. Everything else ended up in the trash. Not sure what has changed, bums me out for sure. It takes a really bad experience for me to post a negative review, but it was terrible. Pics to prove it. read more

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This is the best Thai place in Tacoma. I've known them for over twenty years and they can't be beat! Great food great service and great ambience! read more

We ordered panang curry, chicken pad Thai and chicken satay. Everything was great. I've ordered these items before and found them a little short on meat. I asked for more chicken and had some of the best panang curry I've had in years with ample chicken and vegetables.The satay was nicely marinated and tasty, Peanut sauce was pretty thick bordering on a paste. Pad Thai was very good but a little short on chicken.. (I'm looking for 4-5 ounces of protein per menu item). About 10 tables inthis cozy , atmospheric restaurant. It is too easy to drive right by. Stop and give it a try. read more

Take out order on Saturday 7/27 was very much below par given the pricing. The Pad See Ew was particularly bad. No flavor and strange noodle choice - egg noodles versus fresh rice noodles?? Not edible and did not finish read more

I have ordered many times - this was terrible. the curry was so spicy I could not eat it and wasted a lot of money. I had to order food from another place. I will not be back. so sad .... read more

I recently enjoyed a wonderful evening feasting on some truly delicious cuisine in a really lovely, intimate, and enveloping setting. We had spring rolls (chicken), Panang Curry (I could have joyfully bathed in it and licked the bowl), Pad Kee Mao, and a basil ginger seafood dish. We left with full tummies and happy hearts. The food was wonderful. Thank You Indochine read more

Indochine On Pearl is our go-to Thai food spot in North Tacoma, for both dine-in and take-out. We love the ambiance when dining in, and the service has always been great! Recommendations: Try the Fresh Spring Rolls, and order the Caramelized Cashew Chicken, so good! read more

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Indochine on Pearl is a smaller, more casual version of the larger, classier Indochine downtown, but because they have two separate websites and different (but similar) logos, the two do not appear to be related. They feature very similar menus, but Pearl is a few dollars cheaper across the board. The space is well-decorated and inviting, with pleasant water features lining the entrance and faux-rooftops inside creating the feeling of being in a Thailand garden. Date night planners should be aware that though parking is much easier here than Downtown, Pearl's surrounding environment isn't as interesting and walkable as Downtown's. The service wasn't bad, just sort of absent. Our server was slightly off-putting, walking up to the table and just looking at us without prompting us with a line like "what can I get started for you" or "what would you like to order". It's a small restaurant, but she would just disappear and missed the usual cadance of drinks/food/check-ins/payment. In fact, after she took our orders, I don't think we saw her again. Maybe her shift was over. In any case, the Tropical Fever drink was deliciously sweet and the Drunken Noodles had plentiful veggies and an excellent texture. Disappointingly, the Phad Thai was overpowered by garlic. Overall I found the experience more comparable to that of Royal Thai Bistro than to Indochine Downtown. The atmosphere is better than Royal Thai but not as good as Downtown. The price is similar to Royal Thai in that it's less expensive than Downtown. The service and the food was worse than either. read more

This is my favored Indochine between the 2. It is located in a quieter location, and while parking spaces are slightly tighter, I have never had issues parking. Owner on site is super nice and friendly. The one thing that sets restaurants apart from others is the consistency of the food. I have NEVER been disappointed with the food here. read more

Beautiful ambiance and delicious entrees at a reasonable price. However, I was disappointed by the $13 spring rolls. I believe these are way overpriced. I expected a thicker sauce; it was sort of watery. I still recommend eating here, but I don't believe the spring rolls are a fair deal at all. Service was good. read more

Indochine On Pearl - $12.95 - Thai Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Had a bad experience some years back, tried it again recently and disappointed again. The fresh spring rolls had more odd stuff in it than I'v ever seen. Could have made a nice country vegetable soup with it. Chicken chop suey had 3 little pieces of chicken in it. Will not go back. read more

I usually really love Indochine on Pearl and their food is pretty tasty. However, I ordered from them today for my family and a whole order of white rice was missing from our order. I called the restaurant and asked them to either send the rice or please refund me. The owner was so rude over the phone coming up with excuses and said to me "what else do you want me to do." I understand businesses are strained right now during COVID; however, it's unacceptable not to give a customer what they paid for as well as be extremely rude and disrespectful. I was a regular here, but I will not be visiting this establishment again. The prices are extremely high and even though my order was not complete they didn't do anything about it. read more

Indochine On Pearl - a bowl of soup with a spoon in it - Thai Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

The food is amazing. The service is wonderful. The decor is well done and cozy elegant. Try their fresh spring rolls and Panang Curry. Best in town. read more

For reference, I'm Cambodian and have been LOOKING for some good eats. My boyfriend and I always passed by this place without a second thought until my lash lady recommended this place to me. I have now been here twice. Prices are moderate. Not expensive but also just only sliiightly higher than I think it should be. TLDR; All in all I'd rate it a solid 3.9/5. If you don't like spicy food it's great, if you DO like spicy food (like me,) you're better off bringing your own chili oil. Things are definitely flavorful though. ~ The good, bad, and ugly: The good(: Atmosphere is super calm, it isn't very loud in Indochine, the dishes are authentic and delicious. Family style serving is nice :) Flavors are off the charts yummy and I love how they use lemongrass as that's a big flavor in this type of cuisine. Imagine my surprise being Khmer and seeing a photo of the Angkor Wat in their back seating booth-- that was awesome. The bad): The server said the plates were "really big, like you can share." So my boyfriend and I ordered appetizers (their wings here are INSANEly good. 5/5) & an entree to share, but when the main dish came out, it was only enough for one person honestly. That was a bit of a bummer. Service is a bit slow, we had to wave the waiter over quite a few times to ask for more water, the bill, etc. The ugly0: You have to pay for a side of rice, and that side of rice is VERY small. Seriously, it is a baby bowl of rice and this bothers me because ALMOST NONE of their entrees come with rice, so having to order a bunch more kind of sucks. Also their spicy stuff is NOT spicy. They just add sprinkled dried red pepper flakes on your dish, & spice lvl 1-5 just indicates how big a pile of pepper flakes they dump on top of your food :/ read more

My daughter and her dad asked if I wanted to get some food to go (I've been home sick), so I thought curry would be a great option. We have lived here a year-and-a-half and the restaurant is only a mile from our house, yet we have never been. Big mistake on our part. I chose the green curry with tofu and brown rice- vegetarian option. You do need to order the rice separately, so that makes it a bit more pricey, but still, so worth it! The curry was amazing! It is the best I have had in years and best I have had in Tacoma. My daughter did go in the restaurant and said it was super nice, so next time we will definitely be dining in. read more

Indochine On Pearl - Green curry with Tofu and brown rice. Delicious!!! - Thai Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I have waited and waited to try this establishment. Well, the wait is over and I will not be back. I must say the lobby is inviting though. I ordered chicken satay. Ha! I do believe someone needs to go back to school. Chicken satay is not supposed to be black and rubbery. Mine was black and resembled rubber tires. The other dish was Golden Cashew: This is from the menu: Tender strips of chicken, fresh vegetables, and roasted cashews sautéed in a subtly sweet and spicy garlic sauce. The strips of everything were too big and very few. The four cashews do not make for a dish that has the words cashew in the title. The flavor, mmm, no. I ended up adding my own sauce. No rice comes with the dish. Sorry, but that meal was a waste of money and my time. read more

I know things are tough in the biz but really 75 bucks no rice You need to get better if we are willing to come back Portions are paltry Mongolian beef was pricey and in comparison to my Chicken minute The spring rolls were weak for 12 dollars I can be understanding but this was really bad Get better or lose a customer read more

Unfortunately, I am to disagree with previous reviews; it was a disappointment after being told it was a place "to dine"; it is not! 1) Hostess indicated there was no seating available when we called for reservations. However, when we walked in, there was seating on the bar and lounge, even on the dining room ! Yes, there is Covid guys,! but this is no longer an excuse for poor service, efficiency, creativity and updating, remembering who actually pays the bills: your guests! 2) Our meal was OK, not remarkable nor memorable. Every single plate needed to be better to match the hype, no one can live on the "old ratings" either change your standards to surpass mediocrity, or live on the past "Fire Cracker Spring Rolls" were a mush of unsavory chicken mashed to death like a meat ball inside an over fried rolls. It lacked texture, crunchy vegetables, lemon, lime zest, ginger, lemon grass, brightness, something to make better than the Lemon Grass rolls sold at Trader's Joes which are delicious! kitchen mixed up sauces (lettuce wraps/spring rolls) Sorry, but in all my years as a chef I have never seen - nor used Habanero or Chipotle chilis in Asian Cuisine! they are used in Latin America-Mexican creations. ( Shallots are utilized in French Cuisine with care, sautéed before incorporated, other wise they are rather pungent! ) Better to use green onions for Pan Asian flavors The sauces - meat need: lots of seasoning: refreshed with ginger, lemon grass, fresh mint, ponzu sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, a bit of passion for the craft, something which will make them unforgettable! "Drunken Beef Noodles" were served with a rather limited amount of vegetables, precisely 8 tiny dried up fatty pieces of meat. NO flavor, zest, juiciness, or uniqueness, inedible in all aspects Please do call your ice cream gelatos, it is an insult to Italian Cuisine as they will ever use condensed milk in their creations! read more

Got here at what should still be dinner rush and was able to get seated right away, ordered the fresh rolls and Dungeness Crab wonton and they were very delicious, then we had mussaman curry with chicken which was spot on perfect and drunken noodles with pork which again came perfect, would have thought that this would have been a tad busier, but glad it wasn't, will be back. Very nice place with a mellow vibe. read more

I am big Thai food lover! I am pretty critical when it comes to it. I ordered cashew nut chicken and spicy basil. Both were delicious. Only change I would like to see is MORE cashews. If it's cashew nut, then please let me have cashews which are my favorite! The sauces for both were yummy so highly recommend. Plus, the service and location are great. Very safe and easy to pick up. I will be ordering more from them. read more

Exceptional Thai/Vietnamese/Cambodian? Flavors! Absolutely delicious dishes and many very original, unlike your average thai restaurant. Loved the potstickers - totally different from anywhere else and with a unique sweet ginger sauce! So good we ordered a second batch. Toasted sesame wraps are like a naan type of bread with a chicken and mango sort of salad to wrap inside. Then there are a dozen or more unique stirfry type entrees. All we tried were good. Udon too. Very tranquil atmosphere too. Really a gem! read more

First of all, I've never written a complaint about any restaurant and I've eaten at thousands over 50 years in business. However, instead of ignoring the horrible food, I thought I'd warn others about this restaurant's food. The waitstaff was fine, no complaints. On the other hand, the appetizer was marginal but wonderful compared to the main courses. My wife thought the overwhelming plate full of vegetables was okay. I felt that my plate containing about a full onion, a full green pepper, and about an ounce of chicken and 3 cashews (which comes with "Cashew Chicken" meal) was completely ridiculous. I ordered a Tanquarey and Tonic -- I received a glass of Club soda and I'm guessing there was Gin somewhere in the glass. I couldn't detect it but was so annoyed with the main course, I simply chalk it off to a bad night at a restaurant for my wife and me. I'm writing this criticism for two reasons: 1. The Owner should know about this dinner catastrophe, and 2nd: Indocine on Pearl street in Tacoma isn't a fast food, all you can eat for 20 dollars. This place charges FULL PRICE for everything and delivers a meal that should be embarrassing to any qualified chef. Seriously, If the food was free -- there is no way in hell, I'd ever return to this place. I was very disappointed. My wife, never criticizes anything, even agreed with me that this Dinner as a disaster. read more

We ordered to go on their website. We ordered the Asian Ginger Wings, beef chow mein, chicken masaman curry, and tofu masaman curry with a side of brown rice. When we went to pick it up, the parking lot was full! Granted, it's a few days before the new year. When we went to pick it up, I didn't go in, but the person in our group that did, said that there was someone in front of them and the wait was minimal. When I got it home, bite after bite, the group agreed that the food was delicious! I tried everything and I have nothing but good things to say! Everything has a kick to it, which I love! It was a little pricey but this was a special occasion. I will be going again! read more

THE LABEL WAS STILL ON THE PEPPER IN OUR THAI BASIL SEAFOOD DISH for $18.95. Brought it to attention or our waitress and she sort of stated the obvious (the tat is still on it), to which I replied it doesn't look like you wash your vegetables well or at all. She awkwardly stared at it on our table, then reached for it and said she's going to go show the cook. We kept expecting someone to offer some sort of apology from manager or cook, but they just dropped off our bill for $68 making no mention it. At this point we just wanted to get out, so paid the bill and got up to leave. With three staff including our waitress standing at the front as we left, I stopped by and remarked the least you could have given us a sorry or some sort of sign of remorse. Nope, the waitress was combative instead saying she did apologize, but neither of us can recall those words from her. She was still sputtering at us as if we shouldn't comment. POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE!! My friend and I both work in customer service industry and this isn't the way it is handled. This place is overrated and overpriced, you should be able to find a better place to spend your money. read more

Indochine On Pearl - Thai Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Oh Indochine on Pearl, what happened to you? Used to be my favorite now one of my least. Flavorless disappointment. Clearly take no time or effort into your dishes anymore. So long Indochine, so long. read more

Indochine On Pearl - Phad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Save your money and head to Wild Ginger in Seattle. This place was a high priced PF Chang with great decor. The service was great...once you are acknowledged. Our server was not knowledgeable about the dished at all. We had the fried spring rolls. They were tasty. Avoid the wonton soup, super salty and not much flavor. The drunken noodles were overpriced and just ok. The panang curry..pass..more veggies than protien in all dishes. Not a bad thing but I was paying for beef and chicken in my dishes. I enjoyed the drinks the bartender knows what he is doing. If you must go make a reservation. In conclusion, go for the drinks and appetizers oh if you do order an entree rice is a separate charge. Maybe it was an off night but I was not impressed. Disappointed. read more

Indochine On Pearl - Coconut martini - Thai Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

The Masaman Curry was excellent! On way to the Vashon ferry and this will become a regular stop!! Can't wait to try again. read more