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Isarn Thai Soul Kitchen

4.2 (1.4k reviews)
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Isarn Lettuce Wraps
Christina G.

Isarn was a great spot for dinner, with a darker interior that made the atmosphere feel intimate and perfect for catching up with friends. The service was friendly and welcoming, too. The Isarn lettuce wraps were my favorite. The chicken was juicy, and the sauce tasted super fresh and complemented all the components really well. I also got the Chiang Mai curry noodles. It wasn't as creamy as other versions I've had but I enjoyed that. The chicken to curry ratio was a lot, and it was tender too. I really enjoyed the crunchy fried noodles, which added a nice texture that I always look forward to in kao soi. Overall, Isarn has a welcoming atmosphere and enjoyable dishes, and I'd be happy to return for the lettuce wraps!

Sausage & Phad Kee Mao
Tien N.

I love Isarn! They have the best steak salad ever! It is tangy, spicy, full of flavor. It's my favorite dish at Isarn. I also love their wings (great deal on happy hour), the sausages and phad kee mao noodles. Everything taste fresh and always delicious. Cocktails are great accompanying the Thai food. Isarn is great for all occasions or anyone that's adventurous to try pretty authentic thai food. Parking can be a bit difficult on a busy day but it's worth it. There's a couple of parking garages a block or two away. Wait is always reasonable and food comes out around 20 mins. Service is always warm and nice. They have a small bar on the right side perfect for 2 wanting to get happy hour or the dining room if you're here with family / friends.

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Julie D.

Have wanted to try Isarn for awhile now and boy are we glad we did! Came early at 5pm and beat the crowds. We ordered family style for maximum culinary enjoyment. The firecracker cocktail was definitely spicy and a little bitter, a wonderful combination with our meal. I just have to say that Everything was delicious! The northern curry was different, a hint of sweet, exploding flavor, very good. We were pleasantly surprised by the salad. I don't like papaya, but this was Good! Minced lamb with basil had good flavor, light sauce and phad Thai was amazing. Spicy chicken soup was my favorite. Fried chicken was tender and juicy with a crunchy skin. We will be back!

Lunch menu
Martin S.

Great spot for Thai food. The red curry and Pad Thai are both solid choices. Their heat level goes from 1-3, and level 3 gives you a good spicy kick without taking away from the flavor. Parking is on the street and may take a few minutes to find, depending on the time of day. Good food and definitely worth trying.

Giorgio P.

Great location with indoor and outdoor. Excellent food, nice service, wonderful delicious dishes.

John W.

I have been going to Isarn for over 7 years now and it has never let me down. Whether you get an amazing noodle dish, the amazing chicken wings or nibble cups, or the currys(and many more) you can't ever go wrong. The service is always so friendly and good.

Thai Grilled Beef Salad*
Kimmy L.

Isarn Thai Soul Kitchen is one of my FAVORITE Thai restaurants on the Eastside. They have a second location in Seattle too. My favorite dishes are the PHAD SEE EIW with chicken ($16.25) and the THAI GRILLED BEEF SALAD (cooked medium) ($20.50). The PHAD SEE EIW has the perfect sauce balance of sweet and savory flavors and comes with broccoli and carrot. The noodles are super long and wide so you know they are fresh and not from the box. The THAI GRILLED BEEF SALAD definitely has a kick to it. This dish comes with raw cucumbers, carrots, onions, and basil and is served in a tangy and umami fish sauce vinegar mix. The beef is extremely tasty, tender, and well-marinated. This past visit, my friends and I also tried two new dishes that I've never had at Isarn before- their CHIANG MAI NOODLES (aka Khao Soi) ($17.25) and the MINCED LAMB WITH THAI BASIL ($16.50). The CHIANG MAI NOODLES were beautifully presented with a nest of crunchy egg noodles on top of a creamy yellow curry with soft egg noodles underneath. It was served with pickled mustard cabbage and onions for extra punch of flavor. The MINCED LAMB WITH THAI BASIL reminded me of Vietnamese larb. However, this dish was more savory and less tangy than larb and the basil really shined through. It is quite oily though so make sure to enjoy it with a side of JASMINE RICE ($2.75). Portions are generous for all dishes and I always leave with leftovers. The atmosphere is modern, clean, and trendy. It's a great place for catching up with friends and not too loud. I will say the restaurant is a bit on the darker side, but that's just how they set the ambiance. Service was good and we got our food promptly within 15-20 minutes after ordering. It took a bit of time to waive the waiter down for to-go boxes, but they were attentive otherwise. Note that Isarn doesn't take reservations and it's street parking only. However, they have a waiting list kiosk inside the restaurant and so if they're busy, you can sign up for notifications and walk around the downtown Kirkland shops while you're waiting. Overall: 5/5 for food, 4/5 for service, 5/5 for atmosphere

Fire Cracker Jumbo Prawns
Helen C.

Isarn Thai serves up a totally unique menu of Thai food and this location in Kirkland does get extremely busy. Went on a Friday night with a group of 5 and waited about an hour before getting seated. Unfortunately, you can't join the waitlist ahead of time and when your table is ready, you gotta be RIGHT THERE as we literally walked in 30 seconds after they called us and didn't leave a message, but the staff informed us that they had given our table away. Luckily, we just got the next one available, but felt like a needlessly stressful experience. Jumbo Firecracker Prawns (4.25/5): Spring rolls and shrimp had a baby. Crunchy outside with tender shrimp and sweet chili sauce - a perfect appetizer to share. Isarn Fried Rice (4.25/5): A fried rice unlike any other. Was my personal favorite dish of the night. The rice kernels were separated into individual grains and coated in grease in the best way possible. I'm a kale hater, but the combination with salted eggs and the purposefully chewy fried steak pieces was just super delicious! Northern Style Sweet Curry (3.75/5): The curry itself is fantastic: super balanced between savory, fragrant, and sweet. The steak chunks unfortunately were just a bit overcooked and chewy. Durian Sticky Rice (4.25/5): Sticky rice has a super satisfying chew and I appreciated that the sauce wasn't overly sweet. Durian itself was sweet and creamy with just a touch funk. If you've never had durian before, this is a fantastic intro.

Special Duck Noodle
Albert T.

We visited Isarn Thai with a friend after a tea tasting in the area. We've visited the Lynnwood location before and overall had a good meal, albeit perhaps a bit too sweet, but figured this location would continue the trend of higher quality Thai food. Chiang Mai Curry Noodles ($17.25) - This dish has excellent presentation, with a large serving of crunchy fried noodles adorning boneless chicken thighs in a creamy yellowish red soup base. The thin curly egg noodles are hidden underneath all the meat. The taste is on the sweeter side, although they provide a bit of chili crisp and some lime to help balance things out. The chicken is a bit overcooked, although not too far gone, so while it's approaching being tougher in the interior, a quick soak in the broth helps moisten things. One of my friends who ordered the same dish complained that their chicken was still cold. Mine was warm but I guess they keep the pre-cooked chicken in the fridge before adding it in later so it can be hit or miss depending on how long it sits in the soup and how thick the slice is. I took some of the broth home and the next day I found it to be sickeningly sweet without the noodles and meat, similar to drinking dessert soup. (4/5) Phuket Pork Belly Stew ($17.95) - This dish has a strong pork flavor, and as with the khao soi, it's very sweet. It might be a misnomer to call this Pork Belly Stew as there is far more pork shoulder than pork belly included (probably 80+% pork shoulder). Looking at recipes online, it's supposed to be all pork belly, so I feel like Isarn does this to save on cost since shoulder is cheaper than belly. That kind of irks me given the name. If the name were just Pork Stew, I'd be fine, but I definitely expect much more pork belly since it's in the name. (3/5) Jasmine Rice ($2.75) - The bowl is about as large as that the pork stew is served in. The rice is a tiny bit too much on the moist side, so it's very soft and tender rather than giving too much texture. It's decently fragrant and is really needed for the pork stew. I feel like the food Isarn serves is a little too sweet for my preferences. Other Thai restaurants have a little better balance to their dishes, allowing some of the other flavors to be more pronounced rather just puckering sweetness. Isarn also seem to take some shortcuts in the cooking process that are detrimental to the dishes in the long term. I really enjoyed my first meal at Isarn Lynnwood a couple of years ago, but since then I feel like there's been a drop in quality. It's still not a bad choice for more modern American Thai food and I'd happily return to try some other dishes if a friend wanted to eat here. Bathrooms - Two large rooms shared with the rest of the building tenants beyond a long hallway and through a door.

Vegan-Mushroom Fritters
Katrina M.

This restaurant has just become my new favorite Thai place on the Eastside and it's largely due to one dish, their mushroom fritters! Everything else we tried was novel and amazingly good as well but you can't miss these fritters if you go! The mushrooms at light and coated with the most heavenly crispy and light batter -- heck it's a big plate to share but truth be told, I'd be happy if they were all MINEL! Also loved this warm coconut dessert they had if you're a fan of young coconut! Coconut cream, pieces of young coconut shredded for you and mochi balls...yum!!

Lunch curry plate
Shannon D.

Came for lunch n a recommendation while visiting the area. Had a wonderful lunch, so good I brought my travel party back the next day for lunch again!

Emma S.

I came here with my friends (group of 6) on a Friday evening and while we had to wait for a table, the food was worth it! We didn't have to wait too long, and the staff was kind enough to combine a few tables together, since it is a relatively small space. They do not take reservations for large parties on weekends, unfortunately. We got an assortment of dishes, all of which were tasty and decently priced. My favorites were the pad see ew and the curry and I would definitely recommend. I also tried the tropical passion mocktail which was on the sweeter side but was very refreshing!

the classic "mango sticky rice" dessert - can't go wrong with this
Chris E.

Legendary. We've been eating here for so many years now, I'm surprised I've never written a review. Isarn Thai already has a great reputation so there's not as much motivation to repeat the obvious points tied to great food, very fair prices, friendly service, and something for everyone, including cocktails and vegan offerings. It's a 5 star experience for sure, but if I had to point out any downside, it would be that this location is always busy and there can be a bit of a wait, even during off hours. Kirkland parking in this area is also not ideal, especially during bad weather (i.e. you can always find parking if you're willing to walk, but walking in bad weather makes it that much less motivating to make the trip).

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Thirst Trap

Thirst Trap

4.1(45 reviews)
2.3 mi

New businesses have very few opportunities to make a good impression, and we've been wanting to try…read morethis place out. So much so , that we planned our evening for our group around starting here for a couple hours for drinks ... To show open online and not even have the courtesy to post a note or explanation or even when you will "actually" be open ... not a good start as to how customers are likely viewed :( Thur 5:15p EDIT*** Went next door to local shops and restaurants inquiring about the status here at thirst trap ... WELL BEWARE - apparently they've been closed since December, rift and break up in ownership due to business shenanigans... and stealing tips from employees. Basically the ship is going down. Don't waste your time here, give business to places that treat their employees and customers with more respect.

Cocktail bar and lounge in Juanita Village that opened in 2025. Has street parking, and the retail…read moregarage in the same building has free parking for the first 2-3 hours or so. It's at the corner of one of the buildings. Dark, mid sized interior with some cool neon lights and light up marble pattern bar counter. Not very busy when I went at happy hour/dinner time on a Friday night, but the place is busier later at night on Friday/Saturday during the warmer months. Sometimes they have events and DJs. Sat at the bar and tried out some happy hour specials. Got the Korean sauce wings ($12) and cheese truffle fries ($8). Decent amount of fries, definitely has cheese flavor but not that much truffle oil aroma. I liked the wings which you get 6 per order. They weren't fried, but rather tender and juicy. Sauce was agreeable. Definitely enough food for my dinner. As for the drinks, I got the rosemary mule which is Moscow mule with some rosemary herb. The copper mug they use is good sized. Tasted refreshing although could feel the alcohol afterwards. Also tried a corpse reviver no. 2, which was a little sweet but has a punch. Cocktail prices are not cheap outside of happy hour, in the upper teens. Overall, was glad I tried the place out. Will drop by for happy hour once in a while.

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Como

Como

3.5(522 reviews)
1.2 mi
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I'm surprised by the rating as this place was recommended to us by someone who lives nearby. I was…read morehere on a work trip and looking for a nice restaurant to take my bosses. We had a later reservation so it was already dark when we arrived but could see that you could have a great view. It's a very nautical feeling building. The hostess and our server was friendly and our server was so fun. We started with focaccia which could have been the best I've had. We also got olives that were seasoned well. And some clams. The sauce it was in was so good! I also ordered a mocktail and really enjoyed it. It tasted like strawberry lemonade. I decided to try their carbonara. It came with pea shoots which were unique and different. It gave a little bit of a fresh crisp bite to the rich and savory pasta - which is exactly how our server described it. We had great food and drinks and basically closed the place down. We never felt rushed either. We also got dessert and that was very good. I am definitely going to make it back especially during the day. It also had a parking garage to park in and the restaurant validated the first 2 hours of parking!

Great dinner, we had the Porcini Risotto, Gnocchi al Telefono, and the Tagliarini with prawns…read more Everything was really good, but the view and ambience were probably the best part of the experience. Such a great setting for dinner. We finished with the tiramisu, which was really great. Unfortunately, it was so good I forgot to take a picture of it. Great food, beautiful views, and an atmosphere that makes the whole experience worth it. Definitely a place I would come back to.

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noii sushi

4.2(83 reviews)
0.1 mi
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Women-owned & operated
Luxury

Just WOW- we visited at lunchtime to celebrate a birthday and was blown away. Stepping into this…read morerestaurant feels like you're walking into a gorgeous minimalistic zen space that still manages to incorporate warmth through the natural wood paneling and thoughtful touches. Tables and booths are laid out in a way that gives patrons both privacy and a wonderful space to have conversations. The tableware is immaculate and thoughtfully picked out. Our server, Brandonlee A was truly a star! He was very friendly and has the entire menu memorized right down to the specific ingredients used in EVERY single dish- yes, even the side dishes! He's a big reason that we had such a wonderful first experience at Noii and I sincerely hope Management takes notice and promotes this guy to become a manager because he clearly is so passionate about his job, cares about the customers he serves and so knowledgeable about the food! That's something very refreshing to see in the service industry. The lunch bento set was wonderful - the sushi upgrade was definitely worth it too IMO, because I'm a huge aburi toro fan. Everything from the beef croquette to the salad with crispy fish skin and ikura was delicious. The food presentation/plating was 10/10 and it was a feast for the eyes too. Even the grilled chicken rice bowl with the onsen egg was so yummy. We also loved the yuzu mixed drinks as well. The birthday dessert with a yuzu jelly topped with meringue and edible flowers added the perfect finishing touch to our meal. The ambience, food and service were all a home run for me. That says a lot because VERY few restaurants are able to achieve the perfect trifecta of all 3. Hopefully they will keep these high standards up! This is now one of our favorite restaurants in Kirkland and we've already told all our friends to come check it out.

Service with Aaron excellent he knew his fish My friend had…read morethe 7 service dinner for 150 - loved it and was offered a job because he speaks Japanese Food for me - so so will not go back Ambience five star even though they stuck us in the back room For sushi lovers- definitely a place to eat but I like chicken

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El Encanto

El Encanto

3.2(258 reviews)
1.2 mi
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Speaks Spanish
Minority-owned & operated

Beautiful setting with an incredible view. The restaurant has a lot going for it, especially if…read moreyou're looking for a memorable atmosphere and a dinner that feels a little special. The food is quite good. I wouldn't call it authentically Mexican, but rather a contemporary, slightly elevated interpretation of Mexican cuisine. Personally, I would have loved a bit more of those bold, authentic Mexican flavors to come through, but overall, the dishes were enjoyable and beautifully presented. The staff was genuinely warm, welcoming, and attentive throughout the evening. I did change my mind shortly after being seated and asked to move from indoors to the patio. Our hostess, Aguilera, gave me a quick look that said, "Really? Already?" but was very gracious and accommodating. In the end, moving outside was definitely the right call! The wooden chairs indoors look beautiful but become a little uncomfortable after sitting for a while. The carved seating cocoons along the walls are visually striking and add a lot of character, although they're probably better for admiring than for a long, leisurely dinner. The outdoor seating, on the other hand, was very comfortable. The biggest opportunity for improvement is the acoustics. Conversations really travel and bounce around the interior, which naturally leads everyone to speak louder just to hear each other, creating a bit of a vicious cycle. During a busy dinner service, it can get quite noisy. That said, I'd absolutely come back and happily bring friends or visitors for a memorable dinner. My preference would definitely be a nice-weather evening with outdoor seating, where you can really enjoy the view and atmosphere. Pro tip: Ask for a Carajillo! It's a Mexican espresso cocktail that can be surprisingly hard to find done well. They have one here, and it was delicious, beautifully presented, and one of the highlights of the evening.

Came here for a second time and felt like it was overpriced and the service was terrible. The…read moreparking lot was pretty empty, so I was able to find a spot quickly and close to the restaurant. When I walked into the restaurant, almost every table was empty. Despite this, we had to flag down our server to take our order, had to ask for refills of water, etc. I understand allowing customers time to review the menu or enjoy their meal, but this was excessive. When we asked to pay, the waitress said she would be right back and then came back with plates...clearly confusing us for another table. For the lack of service, price and portion size, plus having to pay for parking if exceeding two hours (which, maybe if our service hadn't been so slow, we wouldn't have done), I can't recommend this restaurant.

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