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    Isarn Thai Soul Kitchen

    4.2 (174 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Betty C.

    Randomly decided to come here after walking up Queen Anne. Service was friendly and atmosphere was nice. The one problem was the table next to us was speaking so loudly. Not sure if more spacing would've even made a difference. The food was very good. We had skewers, curry seafood stew and steamed chicken. So full we didn't have any dessert.

    Grilled Pork Jowl
    Jerry C.

    Heard great things about Isarn and decided to give it a try! Very nice decoration inside with a blend of modern and culture design. Got the khao soi and pork jowl and they were both full of flavors! All the other dishes looked really good on the other tables next to me as well. Would definitely return to try all their different dishes!

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    Audrey P.

    Friday night and easy to find on street parking. Service is prompt and helpful. Food is good and well presented. Not as flavorful as expected. Temperature is perfect. Prices are fair. Wonderful ambiance. I'm new to the area so will try other Thai restaurants in the other area too.

    Lawrence L.

    It starts with menu and quality of food. Top shelf. I've dined at one of their other locations. Menu selection is great and my fish was rightly spiced, crispy and full of veggies. I couldn't have asked for anything more. My friend had the grilled chicken soup and loved it. Service... My food came out 15 minutes after my friends'. The drink I ordered was pretty watery. Overall not terrible but it's something they can work on.

    Frank S.

    I really wanted to give Isarn Thai Soul Kitchen a higher rating because honestly, the food was incredible. Every dish was full of flavor, fresh, and exactly what you hope for when you go out for great Thai food. The ambiance was just as impressive; beautiful space, great energy, and somewhere you genuinely enjoy spending time. Unfortunately, the service didn't match the quality of everything else. The drinks took a long time to come out, and there were mistakes with our order that shouldn't have happened. It also seemed like there was a bit of a language barrier, which made communication more difficult than it needed to be. You could tell they were trying, but the overall experience suffered because of it. The wait times were honestly HORRIBLE! It's disappointing because when the food and atmosphere are this good, you want the service to complete the experience, not take away from it. I truly believe this place has the potential to be a 5-star restaurant but good food alone isn't enough. Service matters just as much!! It's definitely worth coming here just for the food but unfortunately not quite there with service. 3 Star for food 0 for Service and Wait Times

    Courtney C.

    Isarn has become our new go-to Thai place in the area, especially when we are wanting a little more than your average take-out Thai. Isarn's flavors and menu are unique and I have yet to have an item that I did not enjoy. We have done both take out and dine in here. I would recommend dine in if you have the chance as Isarn also has a great cocktail menu and having the food fresh out of the kitchen is great, but most of the items are also take out friendly. They don't accept reservations for parties less than 6, and this place can get busy especially on weekends, so eat early if you can to beat the crowd. The staff is always friendly and helpful and it is a polished, modern restaurant that feels both laid back, but like a nice place for a decent date night. If I have I recommend one item, the tropical curry is phenomenal! The pineapple and lychee in the curry really come through and it just adds this additional layer to the curry that is unique to any other curry I have tried before. But, I have not had anything on the menu I have not enjoyed so highly recommend stopping by here sometime!

    MinJung K.

    We were greeted warmly and seated immediately. The servers were friendly, and the restaurant was bustling with lots of people dining in, which created a lively atmosphere. I ordered the Chiang Mai noodles and a fresh coconut. The noodles were very good--the broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles had the perfect chewy texture. The portion of chicken was huge; I couldn't even finish it and honestly felt like it was enough for two meals. The coconut was fresh and tasty, and I appreciated that they provided a spoon for the meat afterward. However, it wasn't really a young coconut--the meat was quite hard, so there wasn't much I could scoop out. I managed to eat the cap part, but the rest felt a bit wasteful. Overall, though, the food was good and I enjoyed the experience.

    Audrey M.

    I really enjoyed the food and drinks here. This restaurant gave vibes of a trendy restaurant in New York or LA. I can't wait to return.

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    Steve A.

    My wife and I have been devoted fans of Isarn Thai Soul Kitchen for years, especially their Kirkland and Lynnwood locations, so we were excited to try the Queen Anne spot. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and we were looking forward to the bold flavors we've come to love. The visit started off a bit oddly. The front desk server, Tar, asked to see my wife's ID--even though she's 36 years old and we weren't seated in the bar area. It felt inconsistent, especially since younger guests nearby weren't asked, and it's something we've never experienced at their other locations. Unfortunately, moments like that made us feel singled out, and honestly it sometimes feels like they tend to pick on Asians, whether intentional or not. That feeling alone made the experience uncomfortable and will likely make this our last visit to this location. That said, the table service was excellent. Moo took great care of us, and Cece from the bar was attentive and kept our water filled throughout the meal. Unfortunately, there were a few moments that took away from the experience. While I was taking photos of our dishes, a young staff member alongside Tar appeared to be giggling and mocking me, which made things uncomfortable. It may not have been intentional, but it didn't feel professional and only added to the awkward atmosphere we already felt. Food-wise, there were some inconsistencies. The chicken didn't taste as good as we remember, and several plates had visible fingerprints, which was off-putting. The galvanized metal plates also gave off a slightly unrefined feel--more like cafeteria-style serving ware. Additionally, the sticky rice, which is usually presented in a traditional bamboo basket, was served in a Ziploc bag, which felt like a downgrade in presentation. On a positive note, the papaya salad and pad Thai were still very good and delivered the flavors we expect. We'll continue supporting Isarn, but we'll likely return to the Kirkland or Lynnwood locations next time. Sadly, after this experience, this Queen Anne visit will probably be our last.

    Matt S.

    Had an excellent experience at Isarn. We sat at the bar and they had an NBA TV segment on the tv showing Gary Payton highlights - a very Seattle experience. We started with happy hour drinks and wings. We liked the Mini Wings much more than the Lemongrass wings. I got the Crab Stir Fried with Yellow Curry and Jasmine Rice and loved it. Delicious and good portion. The service was warm, attentive, and friendly. We enjoyed our time and definitely want to return.

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    Johnny L.

    We had a wonderful visit to Kerry Park and I was in the mood for some thai food. My friend recommended this place so I thought I'd give it a try. Definitely did not regret! The Northern sweet curry is very flavorful and flagrant. One bite of the curry soaked in with the rice and a piece of meat and it put an instant smile to my face. It says sweet in the title but it's not that sweet. There's also a chili pepper sign next to it, but it's not that spicy either. I would probably ask them to make it spicier next time! Pad see ew had really soft and tender noodles with excellent flavor and the tofu texture is perfectly cooked. This is the most delicious pad see ew I've had in recent memory. The interior is really modern and beautiful design with plenty of comfy chairs. I love the soft and relaxing music that completes the vibe! The service is absolutely amazing here. They were all smiles and so nice and very attentive as well. I would definitely come back and try other dishes.

    Lunch medium portion of the Thai noodles, side rice and curry chicken. Chicken moist and sauce is just how it's suppose to be,  on spice.
    Michelleann B.

    Lunch medium portion of the Thai noodles, side rice and curry chicken. Great size and more. Chicken moist and sauce is just how it's suppose to be, on spice. Staff always friendly and clean place.

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    Frances L.

    This restaurant has amazing cocktail! They have a separate bar where you can eat watch the Thai food channel TV and enjoy your Thai food. This restaurant definitely serve more of a fusion style of Thai Food. If you are looking for authentic one, try looking for another one.

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    Ask the Community - Isarn Thai Soul Kitchen

    Do they serve crispy garlic chicken?

    Unfortunately, no but we do have our Isarn mini wings which are coated with a sweet sticky tamarind sauce. Thank you!

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    Essex

    4.0(84 reviews)
    3.0 mi•Ballard, Phinney Ridge
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    i know most people come here just waiting for delancey but i might argue this is the better…read moreexperience. beautifully decorated, amazing service. and you can get delancey meatballs here which is the best thing in the menu. cocktails are a touch pricey even for seattle but i'd go back.

    A nice little bar (Essex), associated with Delancey. It's clear that the wait for a table at…read moreDelancey is frequently long, and they have wisely separated the bar area, and made it independent, so that waiting at the bar (Essex) wouldn't clog the front entrance of Delancey. We ordered munchies and drinks while we waited for our table at Delancey. The bartender / server knew we would be headed to Delancey in 40 minutes or so, and handled things well accordingly. We got a plate of olives (tasty, great finger food) and drinks. The Yonder cider was good, not too sweet. The Martini was tasty. I had two quibbles: The first was with the pricing: the martini was charged as two separate items: 1) gin (I suppose the charge varies by the kind of gin or vodka in your martini) 2) martini (which is apparently the non-vodka or or non-gin part of your drink) While I'm sure this makes it easier to track for the bartender and inventory, as well as for charging, as a customer, it's a little odd to have a mixed drink be a two-part charge. The second was the included 20% automatic gratuity. I don't object to the concept of a standard service charge, I just wish it had been more prominently displayed so that I wouldn't have added a 20% tip on top of that (and my tip was on the amount that included tax, service charge and drinks / food). So, buyer beware ... the service is good, the ambiance is nice, the food and drinks are good -- but the payment / billing is non-standard, and can cause unexpected surprises.

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    Sophon - Interior from entrance (2/2/24)

    Sophon

    4.4(139 reviews)
    3.1 mi•Phinney Ridge

    Everything was delicious! Lots of flavor in all dishes. We tried two small plates, the seasonal…read moregreens with salted soy beans and shallots and the tuna crudo. For our main course, we went with the pork belly and were not disappointed. Service was attentive. Food came out quickly! Lots of GF/gluten free and DF options! Loved to ambiance! Very cozy.

    Dinner from Nov 26, 2025 I have been meaning to dine at…read moreSophon in Greenwood/Phinney Ridge area ever since a Cambodian friend raved about them. I am showing my age by saying the restaurant is VERY LOUD, and our table was in a very dark spot in the restaurant. Oddly, they didn't have enough table lamps for all the dark tables. Our server said they "ran out". How does that happen? I stalked a departing table to take their rechargeable lamp. Anyway, my expectations were likely too high going in, and I was annoyed before even ordering, turning on our cellphone light to read the menu. The food is pretty good, though not mind-blowing good like the reviews suggest, and we had one bad dish. They offer varied Khmer dishes beyond noodle varieties, which is a plus. Go if you are looking for variety, skip the fish, bring ear plugs, and hope you have a brighter table than ours. Parking is street only. 3 Stars for the food, minus 1 star for the restaurant environment (unrelated to staff) The Food: k'tiss dip with crudités, $18 - 4 Stars We chose the marrow stone blue oyster mushroom option - p'set. The mushrooms are sautéed in Khmer seasonings, fermented bean curd, and coconut milk. The veggies are mildly pickled. They paired surprisingly well and a unique dish to try. kroeung kumeraage, $15 - 4 Stars This dish has an option of fried chicken or fried mushrooms. We chose the chicken since we already had mushrooms. Kroeung is the Khmer seasoning. Our server said this dish and papaya salad are amongst the most popular. Since we have a veggie dish, we chose this over the papaya salad (which looks great, too). The chicken is lightly fried, not crispy outside, super tender, and paired well with the kroeung aioli. trei chmouy tuk tei omperi, $40 - 1 Star The menu says serves 2 but not really. The is a pan seared fish, make your own fish wrap. We did not know we ordered a DIY dish, which is ok in principle, just not good to be surprised. The menu doesn't say so; the server didn't mention it. Luckily, by this time of the meal, we have acquired the little table lamp, which enabled me to see the long fish bones that had not been removed. FIVE of them. The noodles are a pathetic overcooked limp pile. The best part is the turmeric sauce. Do not order this dish. Epilogue: I happened to walk by Sophon this past weekend. I was surprised to see a sign saying they are temporarily closed to resolve internal issues. (See photo) That is never a good reflection of management. There is now a GoFundMe for the unpaid staff who had to quit their jobs.

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    Sophon - Awaiting its opening back in Sept 2023 (2/2/24)

    Awaiting its opening back in Sept 2023 (2/2/24)

    Sophon - Excitement galore. Lots of media buzz awaiting Sophon's opening. (2/2/24)

    Excitement galore. Lots of media buzz awaiting Sophon's opening. (2/2/24)

    Sophon - Exterior back in Sept 2023 when I pulled over. Curious what was going to open in the former Hecho and Martino's spot. (2/2/24)

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    Exterior back in Sept 2023 when I pulled over. Curious what was going to open in the former Hecho and Martino's spot. (2/2/24)

    The Ink Drinker - My mocktail was fantastic.

    The Ink Drinker

    4.2(20 reviews)
    2.5 mi•Ballard

    Delicious cocktails and a cozy place to read a book. What a dream. Can't wait to stop in again.read more

    Worst experience ever at the Ink Drinker. A friend and I wanted a quiet place to meet up and listen…read moreto high end audio gear and found this spot on yelp. Seemed perfect - cocktails, easily accessible, with tasty looking drinks and snacks. When we arrived at 5:30p on a weekend evening , it wasn't that busy, particularly closer to the bar, so we sat at a table with no people close by. In contrast, there were two groups talking in conversationally norm tones closer the entrance and window. After about 20 Min, a server who didn't originally serve us (apparently the owner) told us it was "quiet reading time" and just repeated the phrase in an annoyed, condescending tone when we tried to ask for clarification regarding what that meant (she seemed to intentionally ignore us despite by friend trying to flag her down 4 times ) . We subsequently asked our original server if our modified whisper level was acceptable. She said "yes" And actually kindly asked us about our hobby. However, the purported owner returned 10 min later , targeting just us (not the people up front who were talking louder than us at this point) , saying we were not complying and needed to close our bill (our drinks were not half-finished at that point). We asked if there was anywhere she could recommend for an alternative to converse quietly, and she bluntly and aggressively stated, "Anywhere but here" to by friend's reasonable question. The onwr then charged me double the cost of my 14 dollar drink ($31) , making not effort to reimburse me and stating that it was my fault for not catching this?!? Huh?!? The owner then proceeded made several concerning, microaggressive, racially concerning statements that left myself and my fellow attendee shocked and sick to our stomachs. I was blown away. I actually recorded part of this on video, but won't post it here unless someone wants a clarification. Next, the owner rapidly escorted us out, though my friend was not asked to pay for his drink. She told Me to "Get out!!!" , and mumbled something that I can't mention, as I am not sure I could believe what I heard. I have lived in Seattle for 24 years and have never been treated as such condescending and insolent manner, let alone by the owner of an establishment that frankly I was excited to check out prior to this debacle. I was looking for a place to gather quietly but apparently they expect you to drink in silence , which was never clarified to me. On top of this, the one person that we could tell was reading, didn't seem bothered when we checked in with her. On top of this, the one person that we could tell was reading, didn't seem bothered when we checked in with her. An older group and separate younger were allowed to carry on despite speaking louder than us (still conversationally , but definitely not whispering as we had been trying to do). Neither of these groups were individuals of color- which I bring up, due to the differential treatment we received despite all of us speaking or whispering in similar tones, and due to the words told to me that I'm having a hard time believing I heard - let's just say I felt "profiled" ... if you know what I mean. In summary , DO NOT come here if you value basic human dignity, kindness, or frankly, sanity. I do not write such negative reviews lightly- Feel free to check my other reviews, which generally are favorable to other restaurants and businesses , as I love to support small, privately owned businesses and entrepreneurs. Further, I've been YELP ELITE in years past , so it's not as if I'm not familiar with how to expect to behave and be treated in this community. Mostly I am truly sorry I ever set foot in such a scary, and hateful space.

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    Brimmer & Heeltap - Grilled Whole Sardines with lemon and gremolata

    Brimmer & Heeltap

    4.3(690 reviews)
    2.1 mi•Ballard
    •$$

    Cute little place. Patio seating was perfect on a sunny day. Great happy hour and customer service…read more YOU MUST ORDER THE CRUDO. My mouth is watering as I type this. So delicious. I will definitely be back.

    Came with one of my girlfriends, I rarely come to this area so this was a nice find. I'd say this…read moreis a great spot to bring the girls for brunch or dinner, beautiful drinks - and tasty non-alcoholic bevies! We shared everything - I missed taking a pic of their green salad, and this was a good portion for us both. She took home the leftover potates! The tartare was okay - I love tartare so for someone who has a preference, this landed in the intro/standard area. The salad was big and overall pretty standard as well. The potatoes were not my vibe personally - while I like dijon/grey mustard, there was quite a bit on these. I'm also not a potato person. The BEST part was definitely the mushroom agnolotti - it reminded me of a dish i got at a capital hill restaurant, Cornelly's. The sauce was incredible and salty, the filling was delish. My only thing was that the dried mushrooms on top were a little big and dry for me, that being said, i'd still get this again! I think the aesthetic of this place was great, behind us was a table of girlfriends celebrating something, and I just think girls brunch or small bridal celebration of sorts would be so cute here.

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    Brimmer & Heeltap - Planning a celebration? Let us make it unforgettable! Intimate sit-down dinners; lively cocktail parties; we'll make it unforgettable

    Planning a celebration? Let us make it unforgettable! Intimate sit-down dinners; lively cocktail parties; we'll make it unforgettable

    Brimmer & Heeltap - Enjoy our delicious Half Chicken, with creamy mascarpone polenta, caramelized red onion, and topped with a green apple and habanero zhug.

    Enjoy our delicious Half Chicken, with creamy mascarpone polenta, caramelized red onion, and topped with a green apple and habanero zhug.

    Brimmer & Heeltap - Winter Salad: Crisp and local purple kale, shaved kohlrabi, Cara Cara orange wedges and a bright sumac crème fraiche dressing.

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    Winter Salad: Crisp and local purple kale, shaved kohlrabi, Cara Cara orange wedges and a bright sumac crème fraiche dressing.

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