This is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the greater Seattle area…read more I've been going to this restaurant for 25 years. It tastes just as good and has the same wonderful quality I remember from growing up. I love their vermicelli bowls and their Vietnamese crepe the most. I also love their pho. Their broth is light and doesn't have the strong strong herbal flavor that some phos in Seattle have. Their pho is the most authentic pho I've had outside Vietnam. The owner is kind and always nice to us. I try to come here at least once a month with my mom!

We tried this on a weeknight after working hard to find parking in this horrible location. The…read moreinternational grocery next door doesn't help with that having many people hanging out in their cars and milling about. Had to be creative and go back out to properly park after ordering. I hadn't eaten here In years and my wife never. They used to give a nice refreshing lychee water drink with a long dessert spoon for the fruit which I remember loving long ago. Many other tables had them but we were never offered it as service was brisk yet not very friendly. I ordered a Dac Biet pho (my regular choice) but they don't have tripe??? I usually pass on pho restaurants that don't serve tripe and tendon. I was at best average but honestly not near the best I've ever had in the US or Vietnam. At almost $20 for a bowl I wasn't impressed enough to say "let's go back". My wife ordered the pork vermicelli bowl (her usual). She liked it ok and I tried a bit. Again pretty tasty and in my opinion a better dish than their pho, but not worthy of returning over other choices. Overall if you are comfortable parking in a tight little parking lot to eat average food in a little old building it's not a bad choice. But I would not purposefully go back even though we shop often at Costco and Home Depot nearby.

First time here and ordered a green Thai tea with a grilled pork banh mi. Both very delicious. Love…read morethe bread on the sandwich as it was not too thick but good enough to hold the sandwich together. Great flavors. Will come back again.

Food and drinks are great however service, atmosphere, and consistency are lacking…read more My most recent visit was Saturday 06/06/26. I hadn't been back since a previous bad experience almost a year ago now and wanted to give this place another try. Same bad service. The bad service I received almost a year ago that made me stop coming to this place was I stopped by for lunch and got a grilled pork banh mi and asked for little to no/ very light mayo or whatever spread is on it as the visit before was too much for me and wanted to avoid that... Staff wasn't friendly that day. When I was eating the sandwich instead of little to no mayo it had globs like no exaggeration a lot/too much mayo spread for me so I did tear off a piece of the bread that I couldn't get the mayo off of and tried to take off the other globs and continued eating. I did not waste food. I just wasted the globs and a small piece of bread. I bussed my own table as that seems to be un clear if you do or don't and put the trash in the trash(globs of mayo +piece of bread) and plate near the counter. A staff member exited the kitchen and walks towards the register near the trash can and she proceeded to open the trash can and keep it open, looked at me and asked how was everything. I was honest and told her I always enjoy the food however today too much mayo and she just kept peering down at my trash in the trash and then her coworker exited the kitchen to join the convo and no sorry or anything...just kept her foot on the trash to keep it open and both employees looked at the trash and looked at me rudely so I told them thank you have a nice day and was off put by the experience. They were treating me like I was wasting or complaining. It was truly so weird like why keep the trash open and almost like try to embarrass me or treat me like I did something wrong? Also why no smiles, why no empathy. I don't like mayo..big deal! I still ate that whole sandwich! Recent visit on 06/06/26. Walked in and cafe wasn't busy, but trash on the floors and dirty tables. Two women. One seemed to be in training. No smiles, no welcome in, just a frown (no joke the woman training the other I believe was frowning and she looked mad) and a what can I get you? I ordered for dine in but was given to go box and to go utensils. I have to assume they just didn't want to do the dishes as one couple had dine in plates and were actually pointing to each other the trash on the floor and discussing their meal. I ordered the pho banh mi so I wouldn't have to worry about a mayo situation tbh. Food was flavorful and good. Portions seem to be a bit smaller than what I remember. If they added actual pho to the menu I bet it would be a hit! To-go ordering seems the popular thing here and if I return is what I'll do. Just sad as this used to be my fav spot but now I've found a better place with better service and food. Drinks here and food is super tasty but wish service, cleanliness, and atmosphere could be improved! Service is important and with my past two visits I feel it's a very unwelcoming atmosphere with the staff being hostile and cold and cafe seating indoors and outdoors are dirty. For me when spending my money somewhere I don't want to be treated poorly or like I'm an inconvenience or just being tolerated. The service leaves such a bad impression that it makes me avoid this place now when I used to recommend it.

I see a lot of reviews about their sandwiches, but this is about the brisket pho…read more My past experiences here have always been great, so I don't know what happened this time. I ordered brisket pho with extra meat to-go, and when I got home and started eating, things were normal at first. HALF OF THE BRISKET was good! And all of the noodles! I noticed that the other half of the meat had this strange texture that didn't seem normal for brisket but I didn't care until I ate some of it. It was terrible, it had no flavor, and the texture made it even worse that I had to spit it out. I still ate the noodles so that I didn't starve, but I left all the weird meat as you can see. Is this what happens when you order at 5:03pm? Did they purposely choose some of the leftover bad meat as the "extra" meat? Or was it maybe an innocent mistake? Maybe it's something normal that should be expected when you order 1 hour before they close? I don't think that one makes sense, though. I probably won't come back for a while and try out a new place instead.

I used to go to Yeh Yeh's all the time because it used to be the best banh mi I've ever had, but…read morelately, I feel like the quality/taste has changed. The sandwich isn't as buttery and flavorful as I remembered. Pickles and bread are good, tasted very fresh. But they were lacking flavors for the meat and the butter and pate spread. Ordered the cold cut and pulled pork, flavors are just alright. Overall, just a mediocre banh mi. I've given it a try twice and it still didn't live up to my expectations the way I used to remmeber it sadly.

Service was excellent. Cocktails were surprisingly well balanced for the limited bar menu. Shrimp…read moreappetizer was well spiced and fresh. Kee Mao had a good amount of thai basil. Crispy Garlic Chicken was crisp and not greasy at all. Fish was crispy but over cooked. Definitely would come back again.

I recently dined at Thai Wisdom Restaurant and I must say, the experience was quite underwhelming…read more The restaurant is located in a busy area, yet it was mostly empty, which is a clear indication of the quality of service and food. The chef, who is also the sole employee, seemed overwhelmed and unable to manage the demands of the kitchen and service. The chef's lack of skill and attention to detail was evident in every dish. When I ordered a variety of dishes, they all came out either cold or not cooked all the way. The vegetables were often cold, and the meat was raw in the middle. The chef seemed to lack the knowledge and ability to cook the dishes to a standard that would satisfy a customer. The chef's lack of care was also apparent. When I sent a dish back, the chef's response was dismissive. He quickly reheated the dish, but it didn't improve the overall quality. It was as if he was just going through the motions, trying to get the food out as quickly as possible. The food that I did receive was only fair at best. The dishes were bland, the presentation was poor, and it was clear that no thought or effort was put into the cooking process. This was not a one-time incident. I've had multiple experiences at this restaurant, and each time it was the same story. The food was never cooked right, the chef didn't care about the customer's feedback, and the overall experience was just bad. It's clear that the owner needs to take a hard look at the chef and understand that he is failing on so many levels. The chef needs to be replaced by someone who has a real passion for cooking and understands the importance of customer satisfaction. Additionally, the restaurant needs to hire more staff. It's ridiculous that one person is expected to run the entire place. This lack of staff is likely contributing to the poor service and food quality. The restaurant usually gets more takeout and delivery orders than actual people dining in, which shows how poorly run the place is. It's clear that the owner doesn't seem to notice or care about the fact that this restaurant is in need of improvement. The owner needs to pay attention and make the necessary changes to ensure that customers have a good experience. The owner should also consider investing in better quality ingredients, as the current ones are not up to par. The dishes are often lacking in flavor and texture, which could be due to the ingredients used. The owner should also take the time to train the chef and the staff, as they seem to lack the necessary skills and knowledge to provide a good dining experience. The owner needs to understand that the restaurant's success is dependent on the quality of the food and the service provided. The owner needs to make significant changes if he wants to turn this place around. The restaurant has potential, but it's being wasted by a chef who doesn't care and an owner who isn't doing enough to ensure a good experience for the customers. The restaurant usually has one waiter or waitress doing all the work. This is not a sustainable model and is likely contributing to the poor service. The waiter or waitress is often seen rushing around, trying to serve multiple tables at once. This leads to a significant delay in service, which is not ideal for customers who are eager to enjoy their meal. The restaurant needs to hire more staff to ensure that customers are given the attention and service they deserve. The owner needs to understand that the restaurant's success is dependent on the quality of the food and the service provided. The owner needs to make significant changes if he wants to turn this place around. The restaurant has potential, but it's being wasted by a chef who doesn't care and an owner who isn't doing enough to ensure a good experience for the customers. In conclusion, the restaurant is in dire need of improvement. The owner needs to take action and make the necessary changes to ensure that customers have a good experience. The chef needs to be replaced, more staff needs to be hired, better ingredients need to be sourced, and the entire operation needs to be overhauled.

This place was briefly blowing up my IG feeds in small intervals, so I had it on my list sometime…read moreearly last year. Fast forward a year later to a Sunday at 12:30pm and I finally made the long drive here without going through Aurora Ave since my GPS randomly decided to give my road rage some grace. This place has plenty parking around the perimeter, so it was easy settling in. Only confusion was finding the entrance to this place, but when I did I was actually surprised where I was stepping into. Inside is laid back and cool with plenty of seating for groups of various sizes. There's tables and booths, and I got booth seating for myself when I walked in. There's a TV playing sports nearby where I was, and Vietnamese pop music was playing in the background too. Menu consists of regular foods in most Vietnamese restaurants, though their provincial noodle soups and banh mi sandwiches caught my eye. They even have bún măng vịt (duck and bamboo shoot noodle soup), my favorite that I gotta try next time I come here! From my IG feeds and as a starting point, I got their bánh mì thịt heo nướng (grilled pork Vietnamese sandwich), which comes with all the works of a regular banh mi sandwich, though I was kinda surprised how brightly orange the grilled pork was. Regardless, it was tasty and the meat was juicy. The pork pate added a nice savory touch to the sandwich, and no other condiment was in excess that it took away taste from the flavorful grilled pork. Staff was very kind throughout, and refilled my water every now and then. It was also nice chatting with one of them about our day and other recommendations from the menu. There's so much to have on their menu so I need to make the drive here again to have more of their stuff!

We had been wanting to visit Lotus Pond for years, and finally made it during Seattle Restaurant…read moreWeek. We had the following: Apps: - Cha Nem Ran / Fried Spring Rolls: Earth shatteringly crisp to absolute perfection. This was a textural wonder. A++ - Goi Cuon / Fresh Rolls: One of my favorite dishes, and a generous portion too! Entree: - Bun Bo Hue - Bun Thit Heo Nuong / Grilled Slice Pork Bun Dessert: - Banh Chuoi Nep Nuong / Grilled Banana Sticky Rice The Appetizers really hit it out of the park. I'm not familiar enough with Bun Bo Hue to comment on it, but I liked it, although I preferred the bun. Vegetables were fresh, and there was attention to detail in all of the dishes. We really liked the dessert as well, which was unique and earned the ultimate Asian compliment--not too sweet!

Great food not expensive! We come back for the vermicelli bowls which easily feed two.read more

I decided to try Pho for the first time. The server named Tamanh was very helpful and nice. She…read morestayed and talked with me about it. She even recommended some stuff off the menu and it was delicious

Solid neighborhood Vietnamese spot on Aurora that I keep coming back to. I've been eating banh mi…read moreand pho for decades so I don't hand out praise easily, and Le's delivers where it counts. The pho broth actually tastes like someone simmered it with care, deep and aromatic, not the watered down stuff you get at places cutting corners. Banh mi holds its own too with fresh bread and generous fillings. It's not fancy and that's the point. This is the kind of no frills family run spot where the food does the talking. Service is friendly and quick, prices are fair, and portions are honest. If you're on Aurora and craving Vietnamese comfort food, stop in. You'll leave full and happy.

We were in Shoreline and looking for a lunch place that had good Vietnamese food with some…read morevegetarian options. We found Le's on Yelp, saw the strong reviews, and headed straight there. I ordered their Chicken Pho (Phở Gà), and my girlfriend got the Lemongrass Tofu bowl. Both were really tasty and satisfying. Note: the Pho comes in small and large bowls. The small is already huge (and I couldn't finish it); advise against ordering the large unless you're really hungry! The staff was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant sits in a small strip mall, so ambiance is on the low-key side, but that's pretty common for Pho places (so not unexpected). We'll definitely be coming back the next time we're in Shoreline around lunch time!!

Great flavorful broth. Good noodles. Lots of variations of the pho to fit your mood…read more If I lived closer, I would come by more often. Will definitely swing by whenever I'm in the neighborhood.

We love the aromatic pho broth and the tendon. On our last visit I saw they added Bun Bo Hue to…read moretheir menu. The BBH broth had a nice level of funk and seasoning. Although missing blood and banana blossom, noodles and broth were very good. Service is consistently good and I like the guava candies, perfect ending to a tasty meal.