This place is amazing! A cute, aesthetic cafe styled viet/thai kitchen. As we went inside, service was there almost instantly and was very nice to us. I recommend getting the fried rice with grilled chicken after ordering, our drinks came almost instantly, which shocked me because most restaurants take 5-10 minutes just for your drinks . As we were eating, a waiter gave us napkins without even asking him, now that is taking care of customers I am definitely coming back here again read more

I took my friend here to eat with me during the end hours of the Georgetown Carnival around 8:30pm after hearing my friends tried here earlier in the day and vehemently recommending it to me. For it being less than half an hour before closing, it was packed inside, with two sections of seating for various group sizes, and a casually loud interior with a counter full of water jugs and glass cups in front of a nice plant backdrop with the name of this place in lights. Menu serves a ton of Asian fusion dishes along with some regular entrees and a ton of cocktails and wine. From my sis's recommendation when she went, I got myself the banh mi smash burger after deciding between that and the Pho-rench dip my brother-in-law had. My friend got himself the La Vong fish sandwich, which I didn't get to try though we both did split an order of honey sriracha Brussel sprouts. - For the banh mi smash burger, think of ALL the essential ingredients of a standard banh mi sandwich; then put in a regular beef patty, throw in lemongrass beef as the other meat and add provolone cheese as a complement to the pate-mayo spread. That's what this is in a nutshell, and it tastes exactly like a banh mi sandwich as a result, only in burger form. This was an absolute hit and win for me; beef patty was juicy, condiments were fresh, lemongrass beef was equally as juicy, and the side of fries made this a very filling dish! - I normally don't like Brussel sprouts because of their similar taste profile to asparagus, but I ate a ton of the honey sriracha Brussel sprouts from here. It's sweet and tangy, both of which mask the oddly earthy and bitter tones of regular Brussel sprouts. They're also roasted which further gets rid of that bitter taste I don't enjoy. We rushed a little eating since they were close to closing but we loved everything we got here! I should start keeping a list of places like this one for places I need to make a second and even third visit to for their other dishes. read more

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This place is definitely underrated! This is my third time here, and every time it is such a good experience. Food is delicious and they do fusion so well! Such a fun menu. This time, we came as a large group 15 people with kids. I emailed and they set my reservation within a couple of days. As usual, service was amazing! Waiters/waitresses are kind and attentive. read more

Kuma Kitchen - Pho-rench dip - Pan Asian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Had a fun meal at Kuma Kitchen + Bar and really liked how creative the menu was. We ordered the garlic noodle with chicken and the Tom Yum spaghetti with meatballs, and both dishes felt like a fun twist on familiar comfort food. The flavors were unique without being too over the top (although slightly on the heavier side), which I appreciated. I also got an iced tea and really loved it, it was refreshing and a great pairing with the food during summer. The space also stood out as a good bar setup, especially if you're looking for somewhere casual to watch sports. Overall, a solid spot for creative dishes, drinks, and game-watching vibes. I'd come back again, especially with a group. Would also note the staff was nice, but the food was a little bit of a wait. read more

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The food here was fantastic! The staff is kind and the interior is very nicely decorated. I got the banh mi smash burger with fries, which came with a delicious sweet chili-big mac/mayo type of sauce for dipping. I don't usually like super sweet-salty combos too much, so sweet sauce tends to be a miss for me. I was surprised that I enjoyed the sauce so much. The fries themselves were also crisp and seasoned well. The burger itself was juicy and the pickled veggies added that signature banh mi crunch and fresh element. Their other dishes look quite interesting as well, so I'd like to go back again soon. 100% recommend trying this spot out! read more

Kuma Kitchen - Banh mi smash burger + fries - Pan Asian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Happened to be in the area and was looking for a place to eat. Found this Viet-thai restaurant and wasn't disappointed. Service was great and the food was delicious. The only small criticism I have is that certain dishes should come with white rice. Especially, the Cambodian dip, prahok ktiss. The dishes are pretty pricey, so I think some rice could balance some of the dishes out. Other than that, everything was great. Will be coming back! read more

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Kuma Kitchen is an Asian fusion restaurant located in the heart of downtown Georgetown across from Matcha Man. Kuma translates to "Bear" in Japanese. It is street-parking only, but there are a handful of spaces under the bridge that are shared by the different venues. The restaurant is modern and classy with prices ranging from $16-$20 for entrees. I would recommend it as a good date night spot. My boyfriend and I weren't too hungry and so we split the ENOKI FRITTERS ($13) and the PHO-RENCH DIP ($19). The ENOKI FRITTERS were tender, light, and crispy. They were beautifully fanned out around a cup of honey mustard (which I'll be honest, we preferred dipping these in the pho broth from the pho-rench dip instead). While tasty, the fritters were mostly batter with not much enoki and so we were slightly disappointed by that. The PHO-RENCH DIP was hearty, meaty, and cozy. It came with grilled onions, melted provolone cheese, and a side of fries (which you can upgrade to salad instead for +$2), and rich pho consume (dipping broth). The broth was the highlight of the dish with highly concentrated umami, savory, and sweet flavors. The meat was tender and juicy and the bread was light and fluffy. For drink, we tried their HONEY BEE signature cocktail ($15) which had jalapeño infused bourbon, Aperol, grilled pineapple, honey, and lemon juice. This cocktail was on the sweeter side and had tropical flavors with a slight kick of heat at the end. I was hoping for a fresh wedge of grilled pineapple, but it was actually just a thin piece of dried pineapple used as a garnish in the drink. Service was great and we got our food within 10-15 minutes after ordering. Overall: 4/5 for food, 4/5 for service, 4/5 for atmosphere read more

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I was intrigued by some of the Asian fusion options here, as they take on American classic dishes into a whole other level. This is a sister(?) restaurant / neighboring business to 1988 where I loved the Asian fusion cocktails. Here, I was eyeing the banh mi smashburger which included shoestring fries and dipping sauce for $16. Pretty solid price for dine in, and the food execution is on point. They even have some lemongrass beef on top of the beef patty, alongside the typical banh mi fixings like jalapeño, cucumber, and pickled carrots and daikon! It was a really satisfying burger. The fries were really good too - a bit hard to just use a fork but the thinness of the fries makes it easy to soak up the dipping sauce. I also got the Audrey cocktail which is an egg white cocktail. Also $16 which is decent price, and is quite fruity and easy to drink. Service is good as the refilled water periodically and checked up on me. The dining experience here was really smooth as I didn't need to wait long for anything I needed read more

Kuma Kitchen - The Audrey - IG @bougiefoodieboi - Pan Asian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Food was really good but expensive. Service was well & expedient. And the cleanliness of the restaurant/restrooms was on par with the other Georgetown restaurants I've been to. I would eat here again. read more

Kuma Kitchen - Garlic noodles with Shrimp - Pan Asian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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i really wanted to love this place, a vietnamese fusion restaurant but honestly the food just didn't hit for me. the natang dip was probably the highlight, pretty solid... but everything else kind of fell flat. the udon was okay tasted like the natang dip with some udon noodles. nothing memorable, and the pho was just... not good. the bo kho tacos sounded so promising, but the "consommé" which would be the bo kho broth ended up tasting like slightly dressed-up tomato soup-ish beef broth. Even the salad was off, which surprised me. The nuoc mam was really bland and didn't bring anything together. It had lettuce and a lot of deep fried egg noodles and a lot of random other things that didn't go well together. that said, the space is super cute and aesthetically pleasing, and the owners were genuinely kind and helpful. they went out of their way to help our party of 10 pick dishes they thought we'd enjoy, which i really appreciated. i just left feeling ngán and pretty unsatisfied, which sucks because i had high hopes coming in. i feel bad saying this, but it honestly felt like a waste of money. i hope it was just an off day. read more

Kuma Kitchen - Natang Dip - Pan Asian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really enjoyed this! We came here on a Sunday evening and got greeted and seated right away. The server was very friendly and was quick to refill our waters. Food also came out at a decent pace. Ambiance is nice and cozy. We ordered the tom yum spaghetti and bulgogi burger. The burger was excellent - super juicy, flavorful and well seasoned. A bit messy, but not too bad. The tom yum spaghetti was interesting, in a good way! It had good flavor and a nice sourness that I enjoyed. Meatballs were good as well, not dry. I'd come here again for sure. read more

Kuma Kitchen - Bulgogi burger and tom yum spaghetti - Pan Asian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Just a memorable meal and another Georgetown gem. Service is attentive but not hovering. I had the smashburger bahn mi with beyond beef. The edges were crispy and delicious. The sandwich was packed with crisp and tangy veggies. Every bit flavor packed with the distinctive tastes of pickled veggies. The fries were good but had been clearly left sitting while the patty was cooked. I had a shaken Mange Tea which did not dissapoint. Still Kuma goes into heavy rotation and you owe it yourself to try this lively stop. read more

Kuma Kitchen - Pan Asian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food was good, but service was super-slow at 6pm on a Saturday night. We had the fish sandwich and a smash burger with fries. Very flavorful, but a tad greasy for both. Probably won't be back. read more

First time trying Kuma Kitchen for a late lunch. We decided to split 4 appetizers and an iced coffee. Food was bright and colorful, with fresh and crisp veggies. I think I liked the enuki fritters with yuzu aioli (reminded me of honey mustard). Their green beans were nice and crisp. And their Baos had a generous amount of pork belly, which went great with the pickled veggies (tasted similar to a banh mi). Service was friendly and attentive. Casual ambiance. I'll probably try one of their salads or sandwiches next time to explore more of the menu. read more

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The service was most excellent. Both of our meals were fantastic and absolutely would order them again. Lovely hard wooden floors & cool decor on the walls. read more

Kuma Kitchen - Shrimp Po Boy with shoestring fries - Pan Asian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We stopped in for a mid day lunch in Georgetown hood and found this new asian fusion spot. (Located basically across the street from Fan graphics and all city coffee.) We were greeted by kind staff, seated by the tall windows. The menu is fresh and interesting fusion. Cambodian appetizer looked great, bah mi smash burger, a pho dip sandwich ect. All sounded delicious and it was hard to choose a lunch. This visit we decided on a fresh egg roll salad bowl with added chicken, I liked the fresh rice vinegar/fish sauce dressing (its my favorite flavor of a Vietnamese salad) the added cut up egg rolls and added crunch was tasty and on point. I decided on the bang bang shrimp po poy which was excellent, perfectly breaded crunchy prawns that were juicy inside and served on a expertly toasted baguette with arugula tomato and tasty bang bang aioli style sauce ( I just wished it was more spicy, however it was delicious and creamy) Your sandwich is served with salad or shoestring fries (note the the fries are preseasoned/very salty but paired well with all that bread) carb alert but yumma! Our waitress was nice, checked on us, refilled water which I was thankful for. The meal didn't break the bank, either! A cool cocktail lounge is connected next door, so may have to try those sometime. The only comical complaint was the music was the most generic, sad 80s (like 'hooked on a feeling',ect, lol) Stuff even as a kid you'd groan if you hear it. Maybe switch up the station is all. Sure it's not the staffs fault for the lame soundtrack that day. :D Definitely will have to try more dishes here! read more

Kuma Kitchen - Bang bang shrimp po boy w fries - Pan Asian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Went to lunch here yesterday towards the end of rush probably about 1:30. Was greeted immediately and seated at a nice window seat. Located in the space that was previously Hitchcock. Staff was pleasant and friendly water glasses stayed full and they checked on us asking how the meal was. Large space with plenty of seating and a bar. Extensive Pan Asian menu. Mix of live and fake plants as decor. Nice back wall branding. Have been to The Brick and Ocha in Renton who have a connection. We like our dishes. My dad had the Pho-rench Dip and I had the La Vong Fish Sandwich. Flavors delicious on the fish sandwich enjoyed the mint, dill and pickled onions added freshness to the sandwich. Fish was moist, generous portion like that the sandwiches come with shoe string. The bun was nicely toasted for the fish sandwich but think the bread is almost too soft for the sandwich started falling a part a bit made it difficult to eat. My dad enjoyed his Pho-rench meat was tender and broth was fragrant. Definitely would return, the cocktails looked good would like to try them sometime. read more

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Delicious dinner and great service. Will definitely be back. We had the pork belly steamed boas, the fried rice, and the Laos style street tacos, it was all was so good!! read more

Kuma Kitchen - VIETNAMESE ICED COFFEE with added EGG YOLK CREAM - Pan Asian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We showed up on the 4th of July during lunch. Immediately, we were greeted and seated by a friendly face. Iced water was served while we checked out their menu. After a few indecisive minutes, we finally decided on the Garlic Noodles, Mango Salad & Garlic Fish Sauce Wings. 1st dish that came out was the Garlic Noodles. We opted for the soft shell crab for the protein. The crab itself was okay, but the noodles were the star of the dish. The flavor made my taste buds dance with it's buttery garlicky with a hint of sweetness sauce. Then came the garlic fish sauce wings. Once the plate hit the table, the smell hits you in the face like, hey, look at me! When I did, I was a bit thrown off bc it was covered in this thick gooey sauce. I'm used to the Vietnamese wings that were deep fried and then tossed with a sticky sauce. I took a bite of the wing and thought it wasn't bad! Flavor and crispness were all there despite the gooey sauce. Final dish: Mango Salad with steak protein. We requested the server to have the steak prepared more rare. When it came out, we weren't sure if it was going to be tough since it looked pretty well-done. Surprisingly, the meat was tender, juicy & full of flavor! The mango salad itself was on point! The mangos were fresh, crunchy but not too hard. The dressing complimented the mangos perfectly! The service itself was a 5! Servers were attentive but doesn't feel like eyes are just watching you. Came back to refill water multiple times. They even walked around to grab to the cup from behind you vs reaching in front or over you to get it. That was a nice touch! Overall, 5 stars! We'll definitely be coming back and will be bringing our friends and family to try their other dishes! read more

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Miso garlic creamy udon was my favorite dish, I added on shrimp and they paired really well together. Fish sauce glazed fries were so good as well it's smaller diameter but still has crispy on outside and soft inside, the glaze isn't too over powering, it's addicting. Calamari was pretty standard. Drinks were good balance between flavors and strength. I would come here again. Came during late lunch hours and seated immediately with a group of 3 and servers were nice and attentive. read more

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This was my first time to Kuma Kitchen. We were there right when they opened. We were seated immediately and waited on promptly. I had the Bahn mi smash burger with the shoestring fries. The burger was delicious. My friend had the fried chicken sandwich and she enjoyed her meal too. I love French fries especially these shoestring fries. They were so crispy and with the right amount of salt. I could have eaten a big plate of them. They were that good. Service was excellent. We were there early so we didn't have a problem finding a space. As the day goes on I see could see how finding a spot could be a problem. I would definitely come back to Kuma Kitchen. read more

We ordered variety of food in the menus and all of them are very tasty. We especially like the creamy undo and bulgogi smash burger. Portion is generous and the price is very reasonable. Spacious restaurant with friendly staff. read more

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I've been here twice and have enjoyed the food. The enoki fritters are a favorite, but I like to sub out the yuzu aioli to the bang bang sauce. My husband is a fan of their shrimp po'boy. I did the pho-rench dip the first time there. The meat was a little dry, buttt with the pho broth to dip it in, it was great. I was also recommended the Tom yum spaghetti and I am such a fan. The flavor is just right with the lemongrass. It is in a favorite local neighborhood (Georgetown) so we love walking around and then stopping in for lunch! read more

Kuma Kitchen - Enoki fritters w/ bang bang sauce - Pan Asian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food was amazing. We had Pineapple Fried Rice, Garlic Noodles with Tofu, Fish Sauce Chicken Wings, Thai Crispy Garlic Chicken Wings, and refreshing Iced Lychee Tea. The service was excellent, the ambience wonderful and they made everything dairy free for us! We will definitely be back. read more

Kuma Kitchen - Pan Asian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cocktails are beautiful and delicious. Enoki fritters, bo kho tacos, and natang dip with baguette are 10/10. Server was attentive and restaurant was bright/clean. Will def be back! read more

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Incredible. Fusion always catches my eye, and this place lived up to my expectations. Firstly, be ready for well-balanced, yet fatty filling experience. We came here before a show, and definitely got fueled (maybe sleepified from the spectacular food). The bulgogi burger was of course delectable, sweet, and worked beautifully with the pickled toppings, and the pineapple fried rice was probably a butter fiesta. Just so solid and yummy. We were seated quickly and service was attentive. I gotta say I wanna come back and have one of those unique flavored drinks. Seems like a great place for a casual happy hour :) read more

Kuma Kitchen - Pineapple Fried Rice - Pan Asian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Love the food, drinks and service. The flavors are soooooo good. We are loving working through the menu. The mango salad is a great flavor. The smash burger is cravable. Go here! read more

I was aimlessly roaming around after a rather fruitless attempt to complete various errands. Kuma looked open and like it wasn't crowded. Perfect for a rainy day. They had sports playing on every TV. I sat down and did not put much thought into ordering lunch. I pretty much got the first items I saw on the menu and I picked right. The chicken sandwich was perfectly tender and juicy. I'm in love with it actually. And the Lavender BG cocktail was a refreshing pick me up. It was a quick lunch before I was off. But I will definitely stop by here again! read more

Kuma Kitchen - Fried Chicken Sandwich - Pan Asian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Kuma Kitchen is such a fun spot!! It's Vietnamese fusion located in the Georgetown area. Parking was kind of hard to find but not impossible. Very large space and perfect for large parties. I shared the tacos and pork udon noodles with a friend. The flavors of all of them were but so fun. There were sweet, sour, and spicy components in all of the dishes. Service was very quick for our party of almost 20. Their drinks are also tasty and cute. Must visit if you're in the area if you want to explore unique flavors!! read more

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We arrived around 4:30pm on a Saturday and were seated right away. My boyfriend ordered the pho-rench dip and I ordered the mango salad with grilled chicken. My boyfriend's sandwich was very good, and the pho broth for dipping was outstanding. My mango salad had very little flavor and the chicken was overcooked and completely unseasoned. That chicken had no business being served. Service was friendly at first, but then no one bothered to offer us drink refills or ask us how our food was. The setting was typical for the area--hipster with music that was a bit too loud and uncomfortable seating. If not for my boyfriend's sandwich, this would have been a two star review. read more

Popped in for a second time in two weeks, this time dining in. I definitely think my take out experience was much better than my in person dining one. Came in for dinner and the restaurant was busy, big groups. Took awhile to get seated, took a really, really long time to get our food. We ordered appetizers within 10 mins of seating, placed entree orders about 15-20mins after. Received appetizers after about 30 mins and mains about 30 mins after. Appetizers- honey Brussels sprouts (spicy, good), egg roll salad (little too much nouc mam for me but good) and the enoki fritters (really nice but hard to take apart). Entrees- kou kou udon (spicy, super flavorful, enjoyed it a lot), tom yum spaghetti and meatballs (really flavorful and surprisingly worked well), garlic noodles (lots of garlic), pineapple fried rice with chicken (rice was fine, chicken was overdone and super hard), pho dip (one of the worst things I've had, really fatty meat, no depth in the broth, just overall bad and no one else even wanted to try it). If I could give 3.5, that would be my rating. Inside is really loud, so if you are hoping to have a nice, quiet romantic date, do a weekday! read more

Kuma Kitchen - Beef bulgolgi smash burger - Pan Asian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This review is for take out. SUPER excited to try this place so decided to treat ourselves. I had ordered the bulgogi smash burger with a salad, bahn mi smash burger with fries & the peanut noodle salad. I got so disappointed when I saw the salad was pre-mixed and put into the same box as my burger with no parchment paper to separate the salad dressing from my buns. My bottom burger bun was so wet from the dressing making it SO difficult to hold and enjoy my burger. Texture too was way off because of it. Hopefully they change the packaging for folks who'd like to order a salad with their to go burger orders. Overall, the meat serving on both burgers were so worth the price. The flavors were bold and they don't skimp on the marination of their meats. Love it! I found myself adding spicy mayo to our burgers as it was a nice touch of spicy & moistness to the burger as it has a good amount of meat. The fries & salad was also good. Peanut noodles were refreshing & a lighter peanut taste. It's our plan to dine in one day, but after the experience, we're not in a rush. read more

God, this place is magical. Food is superb, staff are very kind and attentive, & the drinks are impressive. A must try and maybe even once a week spot good. read more

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yum, yum, YUM! i'd been wanting to try this place and it just worked out that a coworker/friend and i met there for lunch. we got a table immediately. she ordered the fish sandwich which she was warned would be messy but she said it was very tasty. i ordered the peanut noodle salad and it was light and flavorful and provided enough for me to take some to eat for another meal. the server said it's always a good idea to make a reservation for the bar or for the kitchen around dinner time because she said it gets packed. since it's the middle of the week, it was easy enough to walk right in but there were definitely a few occupied tables at lunchtime. it's a place i'd definitely return to; i liked what i ordered so much that i'd probably order it again and when a party was seated at the table next to us, the woman leaned over to ask what i was eating because she noticed how good it looked. that should give you enough information to know that this place is worth a visit, or multiple! parking isn't easy in georgetown: you may luck out and get something close but you could also show up knowing you may need to look for a spot a few blocks away and walk. read more

Kuma Kitchen - peanut noodle salad with tofu - Pan Asian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Flavorful food and strong drinks. Had a whisky ginger very ginger forward and lavender vodka drink with egg white foam. Drinks were both very strong. Mango salad was very good and spicy and enoki mushroom was good but a little chewy. It's easy to miss this little hidden gem in Georgetown!! read more

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We hd team dinner here with a large group. Great service and separated area for us to sit together just with our party. The main dishes are either noodle or rice but there are a variety of appetizers. Got the green beans and mango salad. Both were great! read more

Kuma Kitchen - Mango salad - Pan Asian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Delicious!!! We stopped in before heading to a show last night. Casual atmosphere, all ages. We had prompt & friendly service. We started out with Natang Dip & Umami Fries. This is a great combo. My son-in-law recommended that we dip fries in the Natang and it was a delicious option. Great flavor! We devoured it without a pic. I ordered the Peanut Noodle Salad. Fresh ingredients, light on protein, but filling none the less. I didn't realize there were Thai chilies until I ate one. Very spicy! Everything came out quick & had great flavors. We will definitely be back! read more

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What a great place to get Pan Asian and Asian fusion food in Georgetown. A nice looking spot with decent seating and parking. The menu is huge with wide range of different. Tasty options. We got the enoki fritters which were amazing with their sauce. My favorite was the Tacos that we ordered which were so flavorful . My third favorite was the fish sauce wings, and my least favorite was the Smashburger. The cocktails were very delicious too. I highly recommend and would come back. read more

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Came by today for lunch with some friends! Cute place and it was able to accommodate 7 people in a group which was great! I ordered the guava iced tea and la vong fish sandwich. We ordered honey sriracha brussel sprouts, umami fries, and calamari for the table. La Vong Fish Sandwich: I really enjoyed this sandwich! I do wish the fish was fried a little harder because it did fall apart a bit but the flavor was excellent. I loved the sweet and saltiness that the fish sauce glaze brings while the fresh dill, mint and tartar sauce gave it a nice freshness that didn't feel too heavy Guava iced tea: the guava flavor was so prominent and great sweetness! You can also get it unsweetened but I prefer sweet iced tea. Very describing drink Honey Sriracha Brussel Sprouts: cooked very nicely! Soft but not mushy, with still some texture to it! I do wish these were a bit saucier but I'm a big sauce girl so that's a personal preference. Otherwise the flavor was really good a little sweet and spicy. Umami fries: I loved the fries! I love shoestring fries in general and the added fish sauce glaze with the chilis, green onions, and cilantro to top was so excellent. I think I'd order these every time I go here Calamari: breaded very nicely, not too much breading so it still tastes like calamari and not just the batter! I liked the chunky tartar sauce to dip with it read more

I am a fan. I have bellied up to the bar to order some pho and various apps a few times. I liked the mango salad a lot, but it makes my nose run. Last time, I tried one of the smash burgers and ended up bringing some fries home. read more