It's nice that they have a 9" personal size. It is plenty for 1-2 people…read more I tried their fire stick. They were not spicy to me, but then I'm that Korean who needs spicy food on the regular. The Mediterranean pizza was nice and the ingredients all seemed fresh.

My family and I attended a birthday party at Farelli's Pizza in Lacey this evening, and…read moreunfortunately it was one of the most disappointing dining experiences we've had. We've been loyal customers since 2018 and have spent a lot of money supporting this restaurant over the years, which made this experience even more frustrating. The service was noticeably poor from the start. Our waitress rarely checked on our table, and throughout the evening we were never offered drink refills. We had to go out of our way to get attention whenever we needed something. For a large birthday gathering, we expected much better customer service. What really stood out was that a toddler at our table was asked to turn down their tablet. Under normal circumstances that might be understandable, but this was taking place in a restaurant hosting karaoke with loud music and the usual busy restaurant noise. It felt unnecessary and inconsistent given the environment. As long-time customers, we left feeling unwelcome and overlooked. We understand that restaurants have busy nights, but basic customer service, attentiveness, and common sense should still be expected. Sadly, this experience has caused us to reconsider whether we'll be returning in the future. Seemed like Karen behavior coming from the manager looking like a chola. Very disappointed.

I ordered takeout here on a Sunday afternoon through Doordash Pickup for my first visit. I called…read moretwice over the phone, hoping to place an order through this method, but no one answered; went straight to voicemail both times. Just a bit frustrating since I know Doordash charges more.. I also didn't want to place the order at the restaurant because I was so hungry and wanted to grab & go :( I was really craving pho and I liked their menu, so I took the chance and ordered both a regular-sized Meatball Pho (pho bo vien) and their Pho with Steak/Flank/Tendon/Fatty, which seems to be their "pho dac viet." On their menu, the price is listed as $15.99 for a Regular size and $17.99 for a Large. I paid $17.99 for each through Doordash for the regular-size, excluding the almost $4 of tax and bag fee.. Thankfully, I live nearby, so it was just a few minutes to drive over. It's in the same busy parking lot as Safeway and McDonald's but it's more on the opposite side, so I never realized it was in the same lot. Plenty of parking, at least. When I entered, the restaurant had plenty of seating but only a few tables occupied, which made me wonder why they didn't answer their phone.. I know I'm being petty over a few dollars but I just want to get bang for my buck. The inside looked nice and cozy, and I think would be a lovely place to enjoy a bowl of pho on an outcast/rainy day otherwise (if I didn't just want to go straight home lol). I was instantly greeted by a friendly employee that asked if I had a takeout order and escorted me over to a small table, where it was already neatly bagged and ready for me to retrieve. Now, the FOOD. I will say, it was absolutely delicious! Everything was organized and packaged well, so nothing spilled on the ride home. The pho was a good temperature: hot enough to cook the steak, but not overpowering enough to burn your mouth. The regular size still provides ample portions, so both my kiddo and I ate half for lunch, and our other half for dinner. I specifically asked for no beans sprouts with my order, so I do like that they provided enough for my son while still following my instructions. I am not too picky about my pho broth, but I can at least say, the broth here was not watered down. If anything, it might pack too much flavor and might deter some customers, but for me, it was savory and divine! I still had to add my obligatory hoisin and Sriracha sauces, so it might not be the healthiest, but i don't care, I slurped up everything! I usually post images of my food on social media [stories], and actually had a friend ask what the soup was because it looks really good. Some people have a finer palette for "good" Pho but for me, pho is pho as long as it is flavorful and there's a fair amount of MEAT! They offer moderate portions here so I can't complain, and everything was satisfying enough when eaten with the broth. 4 stars because they didn't answer the phone but my son and I devoured everything, so we can at least advocate that the pho is worth it! I'd recommend trying out this restaurant at least, especially if you consider yourself a pho connoisseur (or even a newbie to pho!).

The food is delicious, the spicy chicken teriyaki is just the right spice, the chicken fried rice…read moreis enormous and a good selection of beers. What makes this place special is Aaron. He's friendly, helpful and as jests gently upsells. He really knows his product and his smile is contagious. I have never been let fidd we n by this restaurant.

I'm an Italian guy, everybody recommend me to go to Bacco Trattoria Italiana, I did it and it was…read moreamazing. The food and the service are great, that's the true italian food i wanted for so long.

First, a warning. They get busy. Reservations are basically required to get a table. You might luck…read moreout on a weeknight without one, but forget it on the weekends. The staff is amazing. They are constantly moving, checking in, helping each other, and were always smiling and friendly. The food was divine. The bread and oil both had rosemary. The bread wasn't dried out, and amazing. We got the antipasti misto as an appetizer and loved it. My wife got a prime rib special. I tried a bite and it was some of the best prime rib I've ever had. I got the Neopolitan Ragu Rigatoni. Very large portion. It comes with a sausage (yummy!) beef shoulder and beef short ribs. These were both fork-tender and very flavorful. For dessert my wife and I split a tiramisu and creme brulee. The tiramisu had fallen, but the taste was amazing, the best I've had in years. The creme brulee was also amazing. Plan in advance before you go here. Make your reservations in advance, and prepare for an amazing meal.

Yummy food. Everything was cooked our liking. Our waitress Angela was a beam of sunshine. So sweet…read moreand friendly! Restaurant was full but clean and have a really nice vibe. Will be back again soon!

My family of four, wife and two daughters, visited The RAM in Lacey today to celebrate Father's…read moreDay. We have been loyal customers of The RAM since 2019 and regularly visit the Lake Stevens and Marysville locations. We genuinely enjoy the food, atmosphere, and service, which makes this experience particularly disappointing. Upon arrival, we waited approximately 10 minutes to be seated, exactly as the host advised. We ordered drinks and an appetizer, both of which arrived within a reasonable timeframe. From the time we sat down until we received our drinks and appetizer was roughly 15 minutes. After that, however, the experience quickly deteriorated. It took another 15 minutes or more before our server returned to take our entrée orders. The server apologized for the delay, which we appreciated, but unfortunately the delays only became worse. We then waited approximately 45 additional minutes for our main entrées, nobody checked in on our table. By the time the food arrived, our patience had run out and what should have been a special Father's Day meal had become frustrating and exhausting. I immediately asked for the bill and boxes. To make matters worse, not all of our food was delivered at the same time. We continued waiting for our pizza, and when it finally arrived, the center was soggy, undercooked, and literally falling apart. At that point, we chose not to send it back because we simply wanted to leave and salvage what remained of our family's celebration. What was most frustrating was the lack of communication and leadership throughout the entire experience. When I asked why service had been so slow, our server explained that several employees had called out. While staffing shortages can happen and are understandable, the responsibility for managing those situations falls on leadership, not on the frontline staff. The restaurant did removed our appetizer from the bill and provided two burger vouchers, but that does not address the larger issue. Despite obvious service issues throughout the restaurant, no manager ever came to our table to explain the delays, apologize for the experience, or demonstrate any concern for my family who was being affected. The only acknowledgment we received was from our server even though she didn't check on us or give us updates on our food. The real failure here was not the staffing shortage itself--it was the management response to it. If leadership knew they were significantly understaffed, guests should have been informed before being seated or before placing orders. A simple announcement from the host explaining that food service was running substantially behind would have allowed customers to make an informed decision about whether to stay or dine elsewhere. Instead, my family was left waiting without information, while expectations remained unchanged. What made the situation even more confusing was watching a larger party seated after us receive their food, eat, and leave before our entrées were ever served. That only reinforced the perception that the restaurant was not effectively managing its operations during the shift or worse, our family was less important than other families seated there which would be heartbreaking if it were true. This is directed at the leadership team that failed to properly support an obviously understaffed staff and failed to communicate honestly with its customers. And making my family feel very less important than others. I have always enjoyed The RAM and hope this was an isolated incident. However, on one of the busiest dining days of the year, management's lack of preparation, communication, and customer care turned what should have been a memorable Father's Day celebration into a disappointing experience.

Quiet, clean, nicely decorated. EXCELLENT Pad Thai with Prawns and Chicken Larb. The slice level is…read morehigher than most Americanized Thai places. I got a 2 on each and could have gone higher happily, but the lady said the spoons of chili flake double with each 1/2 level up! I can't wait to return and try some of the other dishes I've never seen on another Thai menu in this area. Follow up... the servings were plenty for me to have lunch, then split the leftovers w hubby following day and still have leftovers. Interestingly the spice level on the leftovers was less than half the initial spice level. Not sure what that was about!

Ordered to go from here multiple times. Today was our first time dining in…read more I ordered the chicken pad thai spice level 3 and ordered beef pad see ew for my son. Was going to order him a 3 but the server said it would be too spicy so he got a 2... It was not spicy enough for him so he'll probably get a 3 next time. The space is small but it is very well decorated. The food was delicious as always and the service was great. We will dine in more often in the future.

food was actually not that bad. filling and did its job. took a bit to prepare and the system to…read morenotify customers who were away from the restaurant section (e.g. playing pickleball on the other building or on the outdoor courts) about their order being complete was not the best... Nonetheless, the waitress / host was very sweet and ensured that we got everything squared away when we took initiative to pick up our meals. turns out that they can serve it to us, but need to be notified, which we did. so, it would be nice if they took the initiative, though... service was great and I am glad that staff is able to participate to ensure that all customers have someone who can play with them. instructions provided on which courts to use and where to eat. I think that it is cute that there are local competitions for pickleball and that there was diversity in the courts. they also have the typical backyard games available, which is neat way to pass time while you wait to play pickleball, or want to do something different. shoutout the front desk guy, Alex, for being so welcoming to my party and me, too! :D

READ FULL REVIEW - DO NOT SPEND YOUR MONEY HERE. OWNERS & MANAGEMENT ARE THIEVES…read more Their payment system is flawed & their customer service is abhorrent. I booked 2 separate 1 hour slots, on different outdoor courts. It showed the booking went through. After getting there, it was made apparent the 2nd booking actually had not gone through, despite showing so on the online schedule. Our 2nd court had been taken by another group due to the faulty payment system, so I decided to book 2 more hours indoor, in addition to our 1st hour outside. We played for maybe 20 minutes inside during our 2nd hour, so I requested to not be charged for the 3rd hour. Which I was assured I wouldn't be. Despite that assurance, and that employee supposedly leaving a note with the manager, I was still charged. They have no manager on site during peak times that are able to make decisions, so I left a message following the experience with the 'manager' Carol Peebles. She never returned my call after a week of patience. Today, I rang her 3 times back to back, finally got an answer. I briefly explained the situation, and was told I'd get a call back. An hour later. Nothing. Called her 10 times, nothing. We shouldn't have to chase a manager down when we've essentially at this point been stolen from & ignored. I gave her plenty of grace before writing this review, but I guess I'll have to drive all the way to Lacey & confront them directly to get refunded. Also, they're incredibly understaffed, & the food was bland. We would have come back if it wasn't SO mismanaged & their customer service wasn't so absolute trash. Hope they go under. This should have been a very easy resolution, but here we are. DO NOT TRUST YOUR MONEY WITH CAROL PEEBLES OR 23 KITCHENS.

I recently visited Cube Ramen & Asian Cuisine with my teenage son, and it was a very enjoyable…read moreexperience. The restaurant is easy to find, located in a plaza with other businesses, so there's plenty of parking available. I also like that their hours are posted in military time; it's a small detail, but it removes any confusion about opening and closing times. The space itself is on the smaller side, but it feels comfortable and welcoming. We arrived around 17:00 on a Wednesday and were seated quickly. Service was friendly from start to finish--menus were brought promptly, and we were asked about drinks right away (water was perfect for us). Throughout the meal, the staff was attentive without being intrusive, refilling our water and clearing dishes at just the right times. We started with the agedashi tofu to share. The broth was flavorful and the tofu was prepared well, with that soft, gooey, gelatinous consistency. While it wasn't quite my personal preference (I tend to favor a crispier texture), it was still tasty and likely ideal for those who enjoy it that way. For our main dishes, my son ordered the tonkatsu corn ramen, and I had the black garlic ramen (without bean sprouts--personal preference). This was our first ramen spot since moving to Washington, and it genuinely reminded us of a favorite place we used to visit in Sacramento. The broth was rich, creamy, and deeply savory--absolutely delicious. I especially liked that the ramen was served with a ladle instead of a standard soup spoon, which made it easier to sip more of the broth. The noodles were cooked perfectly--not too firm, not too soft--and paired really well with the toppings. My son even commented on the generous portion of noodles, which I joked was exactly what we signed up for when ordering ramen! We both finished our bowls feeling completely satisfied. The chashu and egg were highlights for me--I took my time consuming them. My only small critique is that I wish the ramen included a full soft-boiled egg instead of just half, especially with bowls averaging around $17. Overall, this was a great dining experience with flavorful food, attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere. While I have a couple of minor preferences, I would definitely return and recommend it to others looking for quality ramen in the area.

The best ramen I've had in wa state. If you're down in Olympia or shit even if you live up north…read moredrive your ass down and try this place. Black pepper ramen is Fried dumplings Hot milk tea ( to warm that ass up)

Much improved! I've been here three times since they opened and didn't feel that the food was on…read morepar with its locations in Seattle and Bellevue at first. But decided to give them another chance this week and it was so much better! The first two times, the XLB was completely dry with no soup inside and the dan dan noodles were super salty. This wasn't the case this time. XLB (pork) was juicy, though the skin was still not an ideal texture. The noodles, the main reason we come here, were perfectly garlicky and chewy. So happy we have easy access to them now at this location. Hope this is the way they're trending since they fill a desperate need for Chinese food in the area. We also get various soups, veg, dumplings, and everything else on the menu to try when we come and those have been good too. Service here has always been good and the prices are very reasonable. For this particular location, the sound is very echo-ey and loud so we only come if it's not busy. Excited about coming back now!

I've tried the original Dough Zone in Seattle a couple years ago and really enjoyed it, so I was…read moreexcited to check out the new location here in Lacey! It's in a great, convenient spot and overall was a solid experience. I ordered takeout and the online ordering process was super easy to navigate. My only issue was that the order status page was not updated. The screen stayed on "preparing order" even after I had already picked up my food. It would be really helpful if the system was more accurate and notified customers when the order is ready. But otherwise no problems picking up my order and the worker was nice. As for the food, it was delicious! The xiao long bao soup dumplings are always a hit. They were flavorful and comforting, the perfect dish. The cucumber side was also great (I'm a big cucumber fan, so I loved it!). The dan dan noodles weren't my personal favorite, but I'm still glad I gave them a try. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this spot. I'm looking forward to dining in next time and trying other items on the menu.