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    Papaya

    3.8 (163 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Grilled Chicken Baguette
    Kyle C.

    Not bad, but not great. The bread was crumbly and dry. Water had no ice but at least the fries were good! $ value for what you get does not equate, unfortunately

    Jboogie L.

    The pho soup tasted a bit more sweet and cinnamon-y than what i am use to. They do use legit bone broth as it congeal after an overnight stay in the fridge. The egg roll was tasty but i prefer the rice roll wrap where it is bubbly.

    Egg roll "noodle salad" bowl Bún; delish combo
    April S.

    It's been a min and I've had a craving--apparently Tuesday is a terrible time to desire Papaya now so we made up for it by returning on Thursday. I have a pandemic-based history here and wanted an updated opinion and finally had a dine-in experience! Waiter was friendly, gave plenty of time to review the menu...and I saw the Hong Kong Milk Tea offering and thought it was worth trying and It's perfect. Such a balanced and creamy tea with some toothsome pearls to match the body! Reminds me of the Hokkaido milk tea Orenji made me love, just a fantastic unique tea! So delicious I brought my honey one. I enjoyed my flavor-packed bún bowl, tho the toasted garlic always throws me off, and was grateful for the egg roll accommodation. You can see they were quite generous with 5 of them. Their crispy rolls are meaty. My mom was happy to have her prawn bún bowl, hers had a saucy situation that makes it less salad-like and less agreeable to my taste but she was happy with it. She even finished her other half before the evening was over. It was clean, chill inside (only one other table when we entered at 5pm and two more tables when we left), and quiet enough for a smaller dining room. We will def be back for a repeat and I know where to go for tea, no question!

    Garlic Beef Noodle bowl
    Emma N.

    The interior was nice, and they have a decent menu. I was excited to try the garlic beef noodles. Unfortunately, I found a hair in the food which was definitely not mine. In addition, the beef was so tough from being overcooked (or maybe it was old?) that my jaw actually hurt from trying to chew it. The flavors were nice, and service was quick, but I have to be able to eat the food! They ended up removing my item from the bill. Hopefully the hygiene and preparation of meats improves here.

    Sparkling clean bathrooms
    Crystal F.

    My husband and I were hungry and looking for a place on our way to a show and we decided this would be a veggie-friendly place to have dinner. We were greeted by a friendly server who seated us promptly. The restaurant has high ceilings and the surroundings are beautiful. After looking over the menu, I decided to order the Fresh Tofu and Vegetable soup and Fresh Tofu Spring Rolls with peanut dipping sauce. My husband ordered the Crispy Tofu. I am trying to reduce added oils in my food as much as possible, which I understand is a tall order for most restaurants. They ended up bringing out fried tofu in my fresh spring rolls. They were a delicious splurge moment for me and the peanut sauce had crunchy onions on top. Delightful in both taste and texture! I had to correct my order as they brought out fried tofu soup when I asked for fresh tofu. And they forgot to bring my husband's diet coke and servers try not to bother us too much, as I understand it is seen as a bother to interrupt diners too often, which I happen to appreciate. Although, they were great about topping off our waters regularly. Bathrooms were clean and beautiful with lots of natural light and words of encouragement on the walls (at least in the women's bathroom).

    Lemongrass pork
    Brooke A.

    I ordered takeout from here during a long workday, and it was exactly what I needed! I got spring rolls and lemongrass pork, both of which were absolutely delicious. I believe this is the best Vietnamese food I've had so far in Seattle. I appreciated that they were accommodating to my request to replace the vermicelli noodles with rice. The portion sizes were generous for the price, with lots of meat and pickled veggies being the stars of the show. The spring rolls had a delicious crunch to them, with some sort of fried rice paper in the middle of the noodles and veggies. The food was slightly cold when I received it, but the think that's on account of the deliverer, not the restaurant. I'd definitely order from here again soon.

    Vegan Menu

    This place has great vegan options! They have outdoor seating which is also dog friendly. The service was quick and the staff were nice! We ordered the Vegan Garlic Noodles and the Vegan Laksa, both were really good! The laksa has a lot of cilantro in the soup so heads up for those who think it's tastes like soap. I'll be back to try more of their vegan options!

    Sandra L.

    Have been craving a good bowl of beef pho for awhile so we stopped in for an early dinner. Ordered the classic beef and brisket pho, and my companion ordered the oxtail pho. Both were served with a good and satisfying amount of meat. The restaurant is very clean and simply decorated. They have both inside and patio dining available. The staff was very attentive and courteous. They immediately brought menus and water to the table. Food came out quickly and was served nice and hot. Will definitely be back for more!

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    Carolina A.

    I have been to Papaya 4 times and everything we had has been delicious! This last time we got seated very quickly. We ordered the crispy honey chicken and pho which was delicious but next time I probably won't order it with meatballs, I did not care for them. The brisket was great.

    Smaly K.

    My friend and I chose on having dinner here because I had been craving the Vietnamese sour soup and she was craving the banh khot, which are both hard to find. But I had looked at an old menu, so they no longer served neither one of these items. So, I just decided to try the Hue Spicy Noodle Soup and she got the Coconut Tofu Stone Rice Pot. My bf got the Stir-Fry Lúc Lăc with the Beef Tenderloin Cubes. I also ordered the Shrimp & Pork Crispy Rolls and Honey Garlic Wings, which I probably enjoyed these two the most, more than my noodle soup. The Hue Spicy Noodle Soup was good, but I think I was still craving the sour soup, and I wanted it more spicy. I added their chili oil, but that wasn't spicy. Their saké martinis were yummy. Service was excellent. I'd come here again to try something else.

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    Food was great. I had the yellow curry and it was tasty. Also tried the egg rolls, very good. I am going back as soon as I can!

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    I love the food and service here! The staff is friendly and the food is delicious! I am so happy they are close by. Highly recommend!

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    Ms Saigon Kitchen - P7. Pho Beef Ribs: fresh rice noodles served with bean sprouts, basil, jalapeno slices and lime. Soup served in an oversized bowl ($20).

    Ms Saigon Kitchen

    3.8(113 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    Okay, I'm surprised by Ms. Saigon Kitchen...in the best way! We didn't have plans to go here as we…read moredidn't even know this restaurant existed, but we found this place after parking nearby, so decided to check it out. It had delicious pho, which was great after hiking on a windy, fall day! My partner and I came here on a late Sunday afternoon, and the place wasn't too busy as there were only a few patrons dining inside since it wasn't yet peak dinner hour. We were able to be seated immediately and the server was very prompt and food was made fresh to order. My partner had pho with flank steak while I tried the lemongrass pho with the beef rib. It wasn't the easiest thing to eat, but I highly recommend trying the beef rib pho in the lemongrass broth as the meat was tender and flavorful. I just loved the lemongrass flavor so much, which makes this pho one of the best I've had around town. It's not everyday you find a lemongrass pho, so this one was a gem. Again, not easy to chow down on, as you'll likely have to use your hands to bite into this bad boy, but it's worth it. In addition to different phos, they have rice dishes, vermicelli bowls, appetizers and Vietnamese coffee. The space isn't the largest, but enough for groups to dine in. Parking is plenty as it's located in the business strip that houses REI.

    So close to being good. The ingredients seemed fresh and mostly the flavors are good…read more The fresh spring rolls are large and mostly stuffed with rice noodles. Too much for me, so I pulled some out of my piece (see pic). Might have wanted to eat the whole thing. But the peanut sauce was boring, very hoisen heavy. My other really liked everything about the Mongolian beef. He enjoyed the sauce and the different style of the dish than he was used to. He cleared his plate. I loved the flavor of the stir-fry vegetables with chicken. However, there was literally two small pieces of carrot and broccoli. The rest was a ton of cabbage with a little onion. OK if you are a cabbage fan. The biggest issue was how much sauce it was swimming in (see end of meal pic). Might give them another try.

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    Our booth

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    A1. Fresh Spring Rolls

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    Cafe 79 Vietnamese Kitchen

    4.5(215 reviews)
    7.3 mi
    $$

    First, the restaurant was clean, which is why I am giving them five stars. The staff continuously…read morechecked on us while we waited for our names to be called, which is a significant positive aspect of our experience that is not commonly encountered. They have delicious, reasonably priced cuisine. I was particularly impressed by their unique spring roll, aside from the pho noodles. I am looking forward to returning with my friends and giving it a try.

    The missus and I snagged the second last open table when we arrived on a late Friday evening (no…read morereservations! Walk in only!). The staff were friendly and polite - and they graciously accommodated my peanut allergy, and quickly accommodated small requests like for bowls or extra napkins. We ordered four items: the missus got the bun bo hue, and I got the special beef pho. We shared the pancake and the spring roll. The noodle dishes were decent, but the standout was the Vietnamese pancake. Definitely order this if you're on the fence! The restaurant got a lot busier after we got our food - at least two or three parties who arrived (two each) had to wait between 5-10 min for a table to clear. The staff are super efficient at clearing tables so you won't need to wait long, but the downside of this place is that their popularity easily exceeds their capacity - so be patient! I don't have any notes for ambiance. Parking is available in the same plaza, but there isn't much - a lot are reserved for specific businesses between specific hours, so be careful not to park in an open business if you intend to eat here!

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    Square Lotus - Crispy Noodles

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    4.0(887 reviews)
    6.3 mi
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    This place in Factoria has some big portions for prices that scale pretty well, and I'm surprised…read moreit's been here for a long while yet I've only tried it now. This was on a Friday night at almost 6pm and my friend and I came in to a nearly empty interior that filled up throughout our stay. Is it just dinnertime that time or were my friend and I bringing in the crowds? You'll enjoy a very clean and well-kept restaurant with clean tables and chairs, with lighting that's very little but lights up the whole place well. Menu has a lot of offerings (both regular and vegetarian) but since it's dinnertime I decided on a rice dish as usual. I got their beef short ribs rice dish, which has their usual marinated short ribs with a fried egg and veggies. I actually liked how they offered their rice in a separate bowl, and everything else on one plate... which means the meat almost covered my whole plate! By the way, my friend got their grilled pork chop rice dish, and the meat also almost completely covered his plate. Both our meats were marinated so well and held in so much flavor, and came off their bones easily. We both agreed the grilled beef short rib dish I ordered was the winner because of the bolder and more defined marinated taste of the meat. I've tried so many Vietnamese restaurants and almost exclusively get their beef short ribs rice on the first visits of them, but this is the first time I've seen meat portions this huge for a rice dish. I'm thinking of coming back here for another visit even if I have to deal with the tight parking plaza this place is close to.

    Yum yum yum! Square…read moreLotus was highly recommended by a local. It did not dissapoint. I visited with a large group and the staff was very attentive and kind. They have a large menu with lots of options, and lots of items I was not familiar with. Our table ordered the spring rolls with pork. They were delicious! I went with their Classsic Vermicilli bowl which comes with pork, shrimp, a tiny egg rolls, noodles and cucumbers. It was delicious the pork was very tasty and the shrimp were seasoned perfectly. The restaurant is large and definitely a spot for families both small and big. I only noticed a few to go orders. Great spot for Vietnamese food if you happen to find yourself in Bellevue.

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    Front lobby area

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    House Special Vermicelli

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    Jenny Pho - SAUTEED LEMONGRASS TOFU VERMICELLI NOODLES

    Jenny Pho

    3.4(385 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    Decided to try this place after shopping at Costco as my son wanted boba. The place is nicely…read moredecorated and has a modern and earthy feel with lots of plants and lava rocks. It's not very often you get water with a slice of lemon in it. Adds a bit of class. Service was good and food was brought to the table pretty fast. We got a kids steak pho, wonton noodle soup, Jenny's special pho, chicken curry with chicken and a steak banh mi. Everything was good!

    I guess 3 star is definitely the way to go for this one. I came here with some high hopes seeing…read morehigh reviews on google. I guess I should have came to yelp as yelp has a pretty close rating on this one. The service was not bad. They were quick to respond and they are somewhat attentive. That being said it's just ok. Still lots of time you have to ask for utensils and water and stuff like that. The store itself is ok. Relatively clean but I would say things are noticeably used. I forgot to take a picture of the pho but I got the special and it was marked as medium rare but it was pretty much cooked through. The soy beans were also already cooked which was interesting. The broth felt a little watery? Not like the thick creamy broth you would get from something like pho bac. The peanut dipping sauce for the spring roll is also very watery and just ok? The fried tofu was under seasoned and underwhelming. Overall its an ok place to eat but I for me I want to be wowed.

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    VIETNAMESE PRAWN SALAD

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    Crab Season

    Crab Season

    4.3(253 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    Came here specifically for the salt & pepper crab and yep... worth the drive from Everett. Seasoned…read moreperfectly -- not overly salty or greasy, just right. Also ordered the sweet & sour chicken with fried rice and it was legit delicious. No complaints, just solid comfort food done right. Service was great -- shoutout to Kacey for taking care of us (and hooking it up with to-go cups for our sodas, which was a nice touch). The vibe was chill too -- clean space, relaxing piano music in the background, nothing chaotic. Even the fortune cookie was good, which honestly feels rare these days. The guy next to us ordered the garlic lobster and I'm still thinking about it... looked . Just don't order the coleslaw, its not your traditional coleslaw but instead lettuce with creamy sauce. We drove 35 minutes on a Saturday afternoon to get here and yeah -- I'd do it again.

    We finally tried dine in here and was pretty impressed. This might be our go to place for Chinese…read morefood and seafood boil in the area. We went for lunch and it was pretty quiet. I think we were the only customers there. We ordered a seafood boil, salt and pepper frog legs and a lunch combo of chow mein and beef. The portion of these are really good for the price. The seafood boil was plump and juicy. I did wish it was more flavorful though. The frog legs was really good though. Love how it was juicy and the texture. The chowmein had a really good wok flavor! Service is good too. Overall definitely will be back again, hopefully they get more business!

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    Crab Season - Nice and peaceful on Saturday at 2pm

    Nice and peaceful on Saturday at 2pm

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    Honey Walnut Shrimp - nice flavor but lots of breading - my son loved it!

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