Was expecting pho and bun but this Vietnamese restaurant slants more Chinese so it was a little disorienting to look at theenu and not recognize the offerings. The BBQ duck was delicious and reminded me of childhood dinners at Chinatown in NYC and the broth was mild and fragrant. My oldest child picked the chow foon because it reminded them of the Thai dish pad see ew and, while it was similar, this variety has a richer sauce. It was lovely to be served tea as soon as we sat down and the tea was delicious, but the drinks we ordered took forever to get to our table and one of them was forgotten until I got up to remind our server. I was in search of a hidden gem and reviews suggested this was one. I certainly wouldn't have found it otherwise and am glad I checked it out but I t really wasn't what I was looking for or expected in terms of Vietnamese food. read more

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old restaurant, got kinda sus location lol but the customer service is actually really friendly. The food is just so so, not bad but nothing really stand out. Some dishes were a little salty for me. Prices feel a bit higher compared to other noodle spots. Overall it's okay if you're nearby, but not really a place I would go out of my way for. read more

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My friend recommended this place. It's definitely a hidden gem. The food is amazing. Got the noodle soup and you can get it with the soup on the side. It's nice there is some free parking. The plaza looks rundown but the inside is really well maintained. It felt really clean and organized. The dessert was on point and generous. Vietnam coffee is tasty as well. They have some pickled jalapeño and those were an awesome addition to the noodles. The service is really friendly, warm, and quick. read more

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I've been going to Mi La Cay since I was a child and they never disappoint. Their broth is so refreshing and tasty. I love the egg noodle soups. So much comfort in a bowl. Everything is good from their Dac Biet, Duck, and Seafood. Perfect for a cold and hot day. Service is super quick and friendly. The restaurant is clean and is good for both small/large groups. They have a small parking lot and plenty of street parking close by. Must try! read more

Mi La Cay is located in the Viet section of International District and is a solid choice if you're craving egg noodles. The egg noodles are super bouncy and the broth is manages to be light yet delicious. Unfortunately, I wasn't super impressed by the toppings. The lettuce they use isn't the freshest and is slightly bitter, the chicken was definitely overcooked and a bit too chewy, BUT the fried whole shrimp cracker is a fantastic crunchy texture and just smacks you in the face with shrimp flavor in the best way possible. Logistically, it's awesome that they have their own parking lot and they were fairly empty on a Tuesday night. Pricing is pretty good and they do take credit card. Here's the thing though, I don't know when the next time I'll be back because apparently competition for egg noodle dishes in this area is tight! Mike's Noodle House is still for me the best spot in the area to get wonton noodles both in quality and price point; however, if you want this dish after 7PM on a weekday, don't have cash on hand, or don't want to hunt for parking, this is a solid alternative. On the other hand, if I'm shelling out a bit more, I might just walk down the street to the Boat, which just has objectively better toppings. Overall, still great, but probably won't be a regular. read more

Mi La Cay - House Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I really wanted to like this place. Pointing at the menu, I ordered Szechuan chicken in the restaurant for carry out. When I got home I was disappointed to find chicken wings and a container of sweet chili sauce. My boyfriend got the house fried rice. It was good but didn't look like the picture in the menu. We traded meals and he says the chicken wings are "sweet, delicious and meaty". Just not what I ordered. read more

Mi La Cay - Chicken wings, not Szechuan chicken which I ordered. - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food: Crispy succulent duck with bouncy egg noodles for breakfast is a great way to start off a morning. That broth was to die for. You definitely have to add some chili oil and pickled jalapeños peppers, it really elevates the taste. Service: Sweet and charming. We got there a few minutes early before opening, but they let us in anyways. Ambiance: Clean and neat. read more

Mi La Cay - Duckling Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm embarrassed I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture of the food! Well it was delicious. Mi La Cay has always been a favorite restaurant in ID/Chinatown. Especially when it was at its original location off Dearborn & Rainier (which is now a new apartment building). My parents have dined and still dine here from time to time for their classic egg noodle soup with char siu bbq pork, fried (battered) shrimp and duck. Let's not forget the table condiments that are sooo crucial to making the dishes classic. My favorite go to is the special which comes with cuts of pork, a duck drummy, fried shrimp, cabbage and chives. I either get it dry style and toss in the infamous pickled jalapeños, chili oil, soy sauce and vinegar or have it as a soup and leave the condiments to dip the sliced meats. Either way, guests can choose. You can also pic between egg noodles (small, chewy, round, not the flat kind) or the pho-rice noodles. However you like it! I also order a side of fried wontons because they're tasty... comes with a nice tangy, spicy sour dipping sauce or you can create your own with the table side condiments. The service has been great since 1996. You can really taste the love and dedication to these dishes. As always, a meal for 2 along with a shared appetizer will run you $40. That's a steal deal if you ask me these days! I highly recommend more guests come to try the wonderful dishes at Mi La Cay! read more

Food was fantastic. However it was a very slow SAT night at 6pm. Have their special N1 house noodles read more

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Mi La Cay is one of those places I just always want to keep coming back to. Definitely the best place for mi (Vietnamese egg noodle soup) in the area. I love how many soup options there are and how it's very customizable. Everything I've tried is good but the standout favorites for me are the bbq duck and the fried shrimp - with the soup on the side so they stay crispy! read more

Mi La Cay - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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While the server was not the friendliest or warm staff person at the time, the meal was really good. Not too salty and very flavorful. I would definitely come again and try their other noodles :) I would recommend maybe bok choy instead of lettuce though. It's more nutritious and has more flavor than lettuce. read more

Mi La Cay - Combination/special with soup on the side - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fried wontons, bbq duck noodle, and special noodles are the best. A staple of seattle.

The menu at Mi La Cay has good variety, and the portions are generous. I tried the duck noodle soup -- the broth was fine, but the meat was a bit dry. The space feels casual but could use some updates. Service was quick but not very engaging. It's an okay spot for a simple meal, but nothing really stood out. read more

3.5 Stars. Good portions and perfect on a breezy day but nothing was that flavorful. Ordered takeout and food was ready in 15 minutes Shrimp Spring Rolls ($8) - comes with Hoisin dipping sauce (wish it was peanut), good size and tightly wrapped Duck Noodle Soup ($14.5) - nice crispy pieces of duck and chewy egg noodles (choose egg or rice) primary flavor of the broth was salt, added a ton of sriracha for more flavor though House Noodle Soup ($13) - loved the variety of toppings! Like the crispy shrimp wonton disc! Same comments about broth and noodles as the duck noodle soup. Loved how everything was perfectly packaged. Choose small or large. Located in International District, didn't eat in but the interior was so nice! read more

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I used to like this place. It used to be good. I came here 8/15 and they charged me $10 for one order of Chinese donut. I am NOT okay with that !!! read more

This place used to be soooo goooood. They'd have fresh veggies, the fried prawn would be so crispy, but it just seems with time things just aren't the same anymore. Flavor and taste is still really good, from the soup to the noodles but it's just not what it used to be. I used to come here all the time but the last two times I went post covid they've gotten my order wrong and as mentioned the food is just not that fresh. I typically get house / special with thick egg noodle with extra prawn. Wish I could give it a 5 star but I can't! read more

Mi La Cay - House noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Updating because this is my staple soup noodle place, esp after Hue Ky Mi Gia closed. Whenever I'm feeling down weather wise or sick wise, I typically get: - House noodle soup: the fried shrimp is the best part - Wonton and bbq pork noodles - Duck noodles I always get egg noodles. Hoping this restaurant stays in business for a long time. Oh I also dined in recently, it was quiet, not too busy and the staff was kind. read more

Mi La Cay - House noodle soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

4 for the food - food is excellent 2 for customer service. I normally love to support local businesses, plus food here is quite consistent and excellent, but the server was not friendly or warm at all. The server's attitude ruined our meal. The owners should consider retraining this staff on customer service. My parents were so offended they don't want to come back even though it's a favorite spot. I recommend to consider take out instead. On plus note, the server knew to provide an extra small bowl and scissors when kids are present. This was thoughtful but expressed through a less than warm attitude. She server gave my parents are rude response when they asked for a 2nd container for their food. She acted like we were homeless people stealing an extra 25 cents container and stared at my mom to make sure she was using it for her meal. She also watched her Chinese drama when she was staffing. I will come back to support owner and the amazing cook but they really should reconsider their server choices. read more

In a local FB group, I read that Mi La Cay has suffered a decrease in business due to COVID-19 related threats to Asian businesses. Though I have never eaten there, I made an effort to try them, and I am quite pleased I did. We've only tried two dishes, but I'll definitely return. The food: Satay Beef Noodle with side dipping soup - 4 stars The egg noodles in this dish is thin and perfectly cooked. The satay sauce is excellent. I can eat just the noodles and the sauce by themselves! The beef is quite good, though a touch more tender would be nice. It's still very good. Prawn Papaya Salad - 4 stars I like the composition, the ratio of contents, and the quality of the prawns. I thought the sauce could be a bit stronger, but that's just me. Overall, this is a solid dish. They are allowing folks to dine in. When I was there, all the chairs are still on the tables, and two diners are seated for a meal. read more

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This is the OG of roast chicken, roasted duck egg noodles. Mi la cay been around since I was a kid and I'm over 30 years old now. So you can see and tell what kind of food they bring to the community. My go to order all the time is the roasted chicken egg noodles dry with soup on the side. I get it in soup form too on cold days but I like it dry you'll get all the flavors and the crispiness from the roast chicken. Now the down fall is parking sucks and the sauce for noodles can be a hit and miss sometimes. There's days where it's perfect and there's days where it's a bit bland. But it's ok I can always add more sauce to it, better than over seasoning. read more

While in the International District, I wanted to check out Mi La Cay, a restaurant I had bookmarked for quite some time, learning that it was known for their noodle soups. Though getting noodle soup takeout isn't as good as dining in, my lunch was still delicious. I ordered the small house noodle soup, which included pork, fried chicken and fried shrimp with the egg noodles. The employee asked me if I wanted the soup mixed with the base or separate, and I decided separate was best, since my boyfriend and I were planning to drive back to the eastside to eat our food at a park. I didn't want the noodles to be soggy. Nice to know you have both options. Since I walked in and ordered, I thought the food would take a bit to get after ordering, but it only took 10 minutes for it to be done. The food was delicious! The broth was my favorite part, as it had a lot of great flavor and was still hot, even getting it as takeout. The egg noodles were also very good, especially when slurped with the broth. Of all the meats, I liked the pork the best. The pork was very tender. Fried chicken wasn't bad, but the piece I got was mostly bone. I also only got one piece of fried shrimp; yet, I was happily surprised that the fried shrimp was made with a fried wonton, so you could really bite into the entire shrimp with the way it was cooked into the wonton versus having to deal with de-shelling the shrimp. I also liked that for takeout, I received a side of the chili oil and jalapenos for some needed spice with the noodle soup. A small was a good size for a meal. I enjoyed my house noodle soup from Mi La Cay, and would definitely come back to try other noodle soups or rice noodle dishes they offer here. Parking was easy, as it's located in a small business strip with a lot. Also note that they do not accept Amex. read more

Mi La Cay - Small House Noodle Soup Takeout - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Quick service, clean dining space, and amazing food. The special egg noodles is a nostalgic/childhood meal so whenever I eat it, I feel at home. The dish comes with slices of bbq pork, one fried chicken drumstick, and one fried shrimp - all of which was delicious. I like my soup separate but you can also add in the soup for no extra cost. Portions are a bit smaller than I expected but I was full by the end of the meal so not a complaint at all. Will be coming back again! read more

Mi La Cay - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The service is okay, the ambience feels nice. The food was the highlight of the show!! We got the special noodle mi la cay and mi hoanh thanh wonton noodle soup. Their wonton noodle soup is okay but their special noodle was super delicious!! I love their fried shrimp!! The fried drum stick crispy on the outside and tender in the inside. The broth was very good as well. Highly recommend this place!! read more

Mi La Cay - Fried Shrimp Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Went this evening with my family. Place is clean, ordered many foods and it was made right away! Owner is nice as well and the food quality is great! This place is a hidden gem and a must try! read more

Mi La Cay - Shrimp Spring Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food isn't as consistent as it used to be for the price and within the last 6 months or so service has been painfully slow even when they aren't busy. We still won't give this place up because it's one of my boyfriends most favorites but man... wish this experience was better. Ordered 1 fresh roll and a cup of broth. Almost took 35-40mins! Okay, I understand busy but they weren't THAT busy. It almost seemed like she forgot about our order then got it together. The main server isn't always pleasant but it's the good food that always brings us back. With that being said, she could've used a little customer service to let us know the wait and if I knew it was going to take that long we would've went somewhere else. My fault for waiting but I usually have to, I didn't think it was going to take that long for such a quick order. Opened my fresh rolls and was so upset that I had waited so long for two skinny rolls with just some lettuce and small shrimp, it was sad. We usually LOVE their rolls and order it alongside our soups. Not worth the wait when we could've stopped elsewhere. The only thing that was good was the broth, that was appreciated. Damn, you N1 house special that keeps us coming back! Hopefully next experience isn't as disappointing. read more

We work for a Hospital and start time is 5:30 am and it is very difficult to find a place that is open early enough for us to get lunch (we typically go to lunch from 9:30-10:30). We were so happy that we found a place that opened at 9 am and even happier that they delivered! Trinh was amazing on the food taking our massive order (21 entree and 8 coffee orders). She was very kind we we kept calling and adding on top of our order too! Everything was super delicious and it arrived rather quick with a everything that we had ordered. read more

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Decided to grab dinner here as it's been a really long time since I been here. The lady giving us food was very nice and joyful and got our order ready by the time we got there We order the combo which includes all seafood and bbq pork and egg noodle. We got size large (+2) and added a fried shrimp (+3). For a size large, it was small, the soup container was probably what I would get in a small size bowl. The food itself was standard, nothing spectacular. I'm still doubting that they actually gave us a small vs. a large...oh and I also asked if I can get half egg noodles and half rice noodle since I got the large, but that didn't happen either. I also got a side of roasted duck, sausage and a piece of pastry. The duck was tender but on the salty side. The sausage was ok. And the the pastry was way too small to be $1.30. I can easily grab one that is twice the size for $1 at the grocery store. Overall, food was ok, price is just on the high end imo. read more

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A friend and I celebrated our birthdays here with lunch. Both of of bdays are at the beginning of the month and neither of us had been here. Makes me wonder what too me so long. I had purchased a gift certificate through Intentionalist market place last year when businesses in the ID were really being hit with Covid lack of business and people not frequenting Asian restaurants. Finally put it to use today. We got the popular butter glazed chicken, BBQ Duck noodles with rice Noodles and the House Noodles with egg noodles. The duck was flavor and succulent. We really liked the egg noodles and light broth that didn't take away from the flavor of the protein. We initially thought we ordered too much but we didn't really have any leftovers. I would definitely get the egg noodles only next time had the perfect texture, al dente. The wings stayed crispy even as they sat a bit. Looking forward to returning and trying the salted plum lemonade. The best part was the service owner, Trinh Ong is one of the sweetest people she helped us through the menu and was so grateful that we were there. She suggested getting the house noodles with the broth on the side to keep the shrimp and chicken crisp. We loved that they give you a pair of scissors to cut the noodles. Looking forward to future visits! read more

Mi La Cay - House Noodle Soup with broth on side - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I ordered to go a few days ago and the owner is so sweet! She was so thankful for the support. I got a house noodle with half rice noodle and half egg noodle. The shrimp chip was still crispy by the time I got home! The egg rolls were fresh out of the fryer and came with a Thai chili dipping sauce. I liked it! I also got the beef chow fun which was good but found the noodles a bit thick. I think I'll try a fried rice and their fried won tons next time! read more

Wow! This is great Vietnamese food from a long time Seattle establishment in a new location. The space is inviting, bright, and clean. Service is outstanding, with the owner herself on the floor ensuring her customers are happy. Her recommendations were spot on. The noodle soup is great. Don't come here looking for ph because this isn't that style of soup. What you will find is a clearer broth that flavorfully accompanies the other items in the bowl. The shrimp bit was amazing. And the owner's recommendation to try the savory Chinese donuts to dip in the soup was perfect. Not sure how I have missed this place all these years, but I will be back, read more

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It's a Vietnamese restaurant in the Chinatown International District. My Indonesian friend recommended Mi La Cay. She told me their house noodle soup reminded her of the egg noodle soup back home. I like the soup very much but the noodles, fried chicken, and fried shrimp are too oily for me. The owner is very friendly. I found out my credit card had two transactions (1 processed, 1 pending) after visiting the place a few days. I called them and the owner was very helpful and responsive. Maybe there was a glitch in the system. In general, I'll still revisit and try other less oily dishes. read more

Mi La Cay - House Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I would give this place 10000000 stars if I could. The quality, consistency, and service is unrivaled - great portion sizes as well! Take out is usually ready in 15 minutes. The owner is the nicest lady you'll ever meet, she's accommodating and so grateful for the business in these challenging times. In the attached photo I got the fried chicken soup, with egg noodles on the side and a Chinese donut for dipping. Best $13 meal around (it's more like 2 meals). read more

Mi La Cay - Fried Chicken Noodle Soup Chinese Donut - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First day of fall = time for noodle soup! This House Special noodle soup (dac biet) from Mi La Cay in the International District is the gold standard for noodle soups. It has tender slices of pork, a generous piece of skin-on fried chicken, fresh lettuce, pickled jalapeno, and chives, but the star of the dish is the fried shrimp. Sure, it looks intimidating with the head and shell on, but it is fried to crispy golden deliciousness, so just sink your teeth into it and enjoy the flavor and crunch. Add some chili oil and dig in! The papaya salad with shrimp is also another flavorful dish filled with freshness and textures. Highly recommend that too. This is a family-owned, woman-owned, minority-owned restaurant that has been around for almost 3 decades. The owner is so sweet and genuinely wants you to enjoy their food. They have takeout, delivery, and dine in so go support them this fall. read more

Mi La Cay - House Noodle Soup. 5/5. IG: @take.a.bite.with.me - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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You can eat the house noodles dry (cause I'm 99% sure they toss the noods in sauce) or with soup, either way you're gonna have a phenomenal time and your taste buds will thank you. I've been coming to Mi La Cay since I was little and we always end up with the same thing, the house noodle, it's for everyone. Fried chicken, pork belly, shrimp cake, egg noodles with the perfect chew, soup with just the right about of saltiness. read more

Mi La Cay - Takeout House Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food is pretty good. The portions were generous. The place could be a little cleaner but I guess that is part of the adventure. Chinatown use to be a little more cleaner and business were more plentiful. I hope the business come back and the empty storefront are filled read more

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Every Friday, my family orders take-out once a week at local restaurants and I'd have to say that Mi La Cay was well worth it. The owner is super sweet and in the duration that she rang up my bill, I heard her speak at least 4 different languages. The service was very quick and well-done--at the bottom of my take-out bag they even put a cardboard flap to make the take-out easier to carry and bring home. I ordered the house noodle soup, bbq duck noodle soup, salted fish and chicken fried rice, beef chow fun (gravy), and chicken wings. My family was very pleased with the meal and I've got to say, that all items tasted extremely good and authentic. I would highly recommend these items, particularly the noodle soups as the broth is much clearer and tastier than other restaurants I've been to with a similar cuisine. I'm excited to go back in the future!! read more

Mi La Cay - COVID-19 Take-Out: Beef Chow Fun (gravy), salted fish and chicken fried rice, house noodle soup, BBQ duck noodle soup, and chicken wings. - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Rude customer service, act like we came there to eat for free. Ask for Siracha, the lady ignored us but came back and slam the hot sauce on the table, (not even Siracha) then when we proceeded to pay for our lunch she made sure we added tip on the receipt. Soup was good but not going back and not recommended this place to anyone. read more

This place brings back a lot of memories for me. My parents took me here when I was younger. Didn't find it again until much later and everything is still bomb! Broth, flavors, classic dishes that never go out of style and always hit home in the best way. Perfect when you're trying to get away from pretentious fancy Asian these days and just want a good dialed in spot! read more

Mi La Cay - Fried chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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First of all, the lady who served us gave us the best service possible. I love her and want to go back enough times to be friends with her. She clearly loves her work and is happy to guide you through the menu if you're not familiar with it. The space is thoughtfully decorated and clean - a family that cares obviously runs this restaurant. And of course the main reason I came in, the Mi la cay dac biet with egg noodles, was AMAZING. I ordered it with the soup on the side to make sure the fried shrimp stayed crispy. Everything was perfect texturally and flavor wise. Absolutely delicious broth. As my mom and I were paying the bill, the server grinned and said "So I'll see you again?" -- she basically read my mind, I can't wait to return. read more

Mi La Cay - Dry House Noodle Soup/Mi la cay dac biet (hoac hu tieu) with fried chicken, pork, and shrimp - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been eating at Mi La Cay in San Jose, CA since I was a child, so I was super glad to see one here in Seattle! Although there wasn't anyone in the restaurant when we came, don't let that deter you because the food is great. Small and humble, the restaurant is clean and the food is great. I got the noodle with seafood, with soup on the side while my bf got the special #1. Recommend soup on the side if you want to eat the noodles like dry noodles. We were blown away by the food, it definitely reminds us of home. The soup was blazing hot and the portion sizes for the price are great. The condiments are great too, try the pickled jalapenos! Definitely worth trying out if you're in the International District for some tasty noodles! read more