Another banger in Ballard, Pink Bee is low key one of the better Thai establishments I've had in Seattle. A small, cutesy establishment with plenty of pink decor, it is a quintessential neighborhood spot where both the food and customer service shine bright. The ordering process starts with a LCD screen in which folks can place their orders without the needles of consulting with anyone. Once an order is placed, find a seat, grab your own utensils, and serve your own drinks. The pink cups are a nice touch, as is the floral decor, the clean bathrooms, and the casual atmosphere. Seating is limited and there are also outdoor seating options as well. My group and I ordered chicken wings, pad see you, garlic noodles, green curry with purple multi grain rice, gyoza, a basil pork belly, and a bamee moo toon. I would have ordered sandwiches since that's part of their specialty but we needed dishes that were shareable and feastworthy. The green curry was rich and fragrant, which paired perfectly with the multigrain rice. There was an addictive quality about the garlic noodles, and the pork belly was as succulent as it was flavorful. The pad see you was excellent as expected, and the ba mee toon was the favorite of the table. Everything was roughly $90 before tip, and service was excellent the whole time. I appreciate the fact that they served everything on local dishware and the natural lighting from the windows made the food look incredible. Since there wasn't any dish was executed poorly, I was more than satisfied with my experience along with my dining mates. Seeing as I'm in Seattle every year, this will be another place that I will add to my existing rotation. Highly recommended. read more

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This place is great! Only been here once but I do plan on coming back because they had too many good options on their menu. The service was very quick and friendly and inside was cute, everything is pink. I did bite into a bone in my soup but sh*t happens, ducks have bones! I just picked it out and the rest of the soup was great! read more

Pink Bee - Duck Noodle Soup - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

After a long day of unintentional fasting, Pink Bee Thai absolutely hit the spot. We ordered the pineapple fried rice at spice level 4 and the green curry at level 3--both were amazing. My husband and I love spicy food, and the level 4 was just a bit above what we can comfortably enjoy, but still incredibly flavorful and worth it. The green curry had the perfect amount of heat and was rich and delicious. Overall, a super satisfying meal, and we'll definitely be coming back! The decor was very cute and the service was great! read more

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Visiting from OOT and found this gem. Cute spot with great service and even better food! Yum!! read more

Pink Bee - Yellow curry - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The sandwich I had was really good although quite messy. Maybe a bit too much sauce in there especially for a to go order, but it was very tasty so worth it. The Thai tea was probably too sweet and I wouldn't order it again. The service was great - they asked if I wanted my tea now to drink while I waited or just with my meal when it was ready, which was very considerate. The space is bright and fun with maybe 10 or so tables. There's a lot of construction going on outside but don't let that deter you! read more

Pink Bee - Thai Thai Iced Tea - Vegan - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Every time I go to Pink Bee I get one of their sandwiches. Every time I think "maybe I should get something else," and then, inevitably, I do not. The sandwiches are just so good...yes, I have confidence the rest of the menu is as well, but I can't help myself. Big, flavorful, packed sandwiches. I want one just thinking about them. Be aware they can get messy, but whoever thought 'what if we put curry in a sandwich' was a genius. They're all great, though. Friendly staff, great food, and pretty quick takeout -- can't ask for anything else. read more

Cute space, got the Bamee Moo Too and it was yummy! Thai Iced Tea was a little too milky for my taste but still not bad

I've heard great things about Pink Bee, so I gave it a shot. We walked inside. I noticed all the windows gave the place a bright atmosphere, and the tables had cute little vases with flowers. There is a Kiosk to order from, so that's what we did. Sat ourselves down. The worker was friendly and asked what kind of silverware we preferred (chopsticks vs forks). The Food: Chicken Pad Thai (medium spice level)- The portion was bigger than other places, which is a big plus. The flavors were strong and delicious! Only complaints are: I really didn't taste much spice, and it was a bit too sweet. Nonetheless, I would definitely come back for this. Pad Kee Mao (high spice level)- The flavors were nice, and vegetables seemed fresh with that crunch that means it's perfectly cooked. However, again, this really wasn't that spicy. The noodles were a bit too soft and broken apart, and it needed more of that basil that's usually in this dish. There is a shelf along a wall with condiments that you can use, so thankfully we were able to add the spice needed to make our dishes really shine. I'd like to try more dishes- there were some things on the menu that looked unique. For example, I saw that there are sandwiches with fillings such as panang curry- whaaat?! Sounds good. read more

Pink Bee - Pad Kee Mao - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The owner Jen always does an amazing job with the exotic and inventive variety of flavors in her food. Strongly recommended for the A+ quality service in regards to the friendliness, ambience, and taste of such fine dishes as the Pad See Ew, Pad Thai, Tumeric Noodles, Mango and Sticky Rice, and a personal sweet favorite of mine is their specialty pink bee honey iced tea. If you are visiting Seattle or happen to live in your area, definitely give it a visit. Fairly priced and extremely delicious! read more

Pink Bee - Pineapple fried rice with beef - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I love going here! All the dishes I've tried are amazing. The Bamee Gai Yang and Turmeric Noodles were both so delicious. Exceptional service! Highly recommend. read more

Pink Bee - Bamee Gai Yang - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Live down the street and had heard good things about this place. Finally gave it a try and I'm so glad I read some reviews before I did. The braised pork is a an absolute knockout. So tender it blew me away. Green Curry was bright, flavorful and a perfect serving size to boot. Looking forward to trying a sandwich or noodle dish next time around. read more

Best Thai food in all of Seattle. Love the purple Rice and also the green curry from there.

Oddly just came here for the first time despite regularly being close. I'm glad I did. Got take out for the whole family an everyone was fresh and flavorful. My wife thought the pad Thai was great and I was very satisfied with the pad se ew. My kids enjoyed the satay and some small items. We will 100% be back next time. read more

Wow!! We've walked past this place many times and we finally stopped by for lunch. From the looks it's very unassuming, the food was the real show stopper. Very friendly service, didn't have to ask for a thing as it was brought to us before we could even ask. We tried the fresh shrimp spring rolls which were the best I have ever had. Delicious fresh herbs and served with peanut sauce and an amazing green Thai chili sauce. The mango juice was dressed up nicely. We ordered the yellow curry sandwich and the chicken satay sandwich. Both sandwiches packed a lot of flavor but our favorite was the yellow curry. It had a nice coconut sweetness to it that balanced so well with the fresh veggies. The table next to use had a few plates of food that looked and smelled fantastic. Can't wait to try other items! read more

Pink Bee - Mango juice - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The Pink Bee is as delightful as its name would suggest. A little Thai eatery in Ballard north of the main drag but worth the walk to get to. Put simply there is only one thing you should get here. If you're getting anything else you're wasting your time. The Braised pork, in any of its forms. My preference is served on a bed of red cargo rice with a side of crunchy picked mustard greens. It's so perfectly fatty, flavorful and juicy and pairs so perfectly with the rice and pickled veg. It's an amazing bowl of flavor I can't get enough of and isn't like anything offered at any other Thai place around. If I could give them an award for this dish I would. To me it is a perfect dish, balanced flavors, fat and acid. Do yourself a flavor and try it for yourself. read more

We have gotten take out from here twice this week, the food is delicious. Which I should have known earlier because they always have folks going in and out whenever I drive by. Our favorite things so far are the 1. basil duck, 2. Chicken Satay, soups (add chicken and veggies!), and the avocado cream cheese Rangoons. Takes 30 min on a quieter day and 50-60 min on busier. They have been quite friendly both times. Pink Bee doesn't have that much seating but you can totally eat inside too. Our take out tonight was piping hot, fresh as could be. read more

Pros: good food, authenticity, hygiene score went up to "Excellent", friendly staff Cons: not much! read more

Pink Bee - Pineapple Fried Rice and Duck Noodle Soup (Kuay Teaw Oed Toon) - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Have you ever had a day where you need a big strong hug BUT you really just want to be in your own head for the day and not talk? Well that's me today, and sitting in Pink Bee as the jazz plays, enjoying sticky rice and basil pork.... The chef singing softly in the kitchen, that's just the hug I needed to make my day better. Sometimes food is about hunger, but today food is about comfort here at Pink Bee. If you need a food hug, I recommend coming here and slowing down for some soul food. read more

Pink Bee - Thai Basil + Pink Bee Honey Iced Tea + Sticky Rice - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I absolutely love this place, I always tell my friends and family to go get food here when they come to visit. The ambiance is great, the staff is very very friendly. Food comes out very fast. I have had the duck stew and the pad Thai and both times they were incredible. read more

Stopped into this tiny spot on a Friday. Wow!!!! Delicious! Forgot to take photos since we were starving. Thai Basil Pork stir fry, Pad Mee Mao, and the steamed dumplings were all fabulous read more

The banner out front it very pink per the name of the restaurant. I would think it was a dessert or bakery from afar, but in actuality, it's a Thai restaurant. Friend recommended this place because he wanted to try their sandwich that's being marketed as a Banh Mi.... Okay, so first of all, Banh Mi is a Vietnamese term, it's not Thai. I'm just going to make that clear for the uneducated folks. Anyways, their bread for the sandwich is more like a hoagie type of bread than the ones you would get on a Banh Mi, but it does have some pickled veggies. There were caramelized onions, lettuce, mustard greens in the braised pork sandwich that my friend got. According to him, it was more like a Cuban sandwich than a Banh Mi. I wasn't in the mood for a sandwich, but honestly, it looked pretty good. I wanted something more familiar. I usually get the Phad Thai, but was more in the mood for their Phad See Ew. It was fairly good. I went with their highest spice level and got it with chicken. The noodles were perfect and felt like it could've been house made. Not sure, but it was very good. I thought it was pretty oily though, but it might be because of the spice level I got. Overall, very tasty. Service was fine. You order and pay upfront and they'll bring water to your table if you're dining in. You pick up your silverware yourself and you bus your own table unless they see you with a clean plate, then they'll be happy to take that away from you. So it's kind of what you would expect. If I'm ever in Ballard again and in the mood for Thai, I'd be happy to come back for another meal. read more

Pink Bee - Phad Pad See Ew - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Such a gem of a find! Walkable neighborhood and the most friendly staff. Tom yum was seasoned perfectly and peanut sauce was some of the best we've tried read more

I've been to Pink Bee several times. It's not my favorite Thai food as their food is a little too sweet for my preference. I had the pad thai a while ago - the veggies and lime on it were fresh. They have a few seats outside and it's fun to sit outside with a friend. Service was quick. read more

Vegetarian spring rolls perfect crunch and delicious. The Fried Tofu Pad Thai was ok but unmemorable. What really went wrong was the Pad See Ew - the Chinese Broccoli was all fibrous stems - guess the tops were needed for something else. Disappointing. read more

Foods great, Service is great, and picked up food fast. Definitely a gem in Ballard. You want a great Thai place. Go here.

Loved the food, great place! ( took home some of the big serving of extra yummy noodles)

I've been meaning to try Pink Bee for awhile and finally got a chance to try it, though it was takeout only. We tried the Pad See Ew, Pad Thai, Crispy Garlic Chicken, and Thai Iced Tea. The Pad See Ew was my favorite out of the dishes and was super flavorful. The Pad Thai was below average for me and had a lot of liquid, which I didn't love. The chicken was also below average as it was not crispy, though again, I didn't get takeout so it's possible that it would be better eaten there. The Thai Iced Tea was above average though, so definitely recommend that! Overall, an okay experience - wont be my go to Thai take out, but I'll give it another shot in person too! read more

Really beautifully decorated with tons of plants, real and fake. Very aesthetically pleasing and perfect for photos! Cute name and corner restrictions. If you want authentic Thai food, come here! I will definitely be coming back. Nice service:) Dying to try their Pad Thai, will update when I do! My new favorite tea is the Pink Bee Honey Iced Tea! It has strong hints of raspberry, mint and honey and it blends so beautifully and is so so refreshing!! read more

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We got takeout from here quite often. The food has never disappointed and is usually always ready pretty quickly. The only thing I would caution for those who order spicy food is that the spice level seems to vary a little bit. For example, if I ordered three stars, one time it would be just a little spicy and the next week would be extremely spicy. But other than that we've tried several of their dishes, and they are always tasty and fresh. read more

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Portions are quite large but the food is good! Service was awesome too. Order at the counter and seat yourself. They have levels of spice so you can choose it how you like it. I do wish the crispy garlic chicken was more on the crispy side, but it was still good. It is definitely on the sweeter side. The pineapple fried rice is very delicious, as well as the curry. read more

Pink Bee - Crispy Garlic Chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The foods are great! I really enjoyed my soup noodle. Tasted good. Not only that, it smelled good too! You can order either at counter or kiosk. You self serve waters and they will bring you foods. Ambiance is great too. They have a good number of tables (9-10 tables). At night, lighting is with strip lights and they have little flowers on each table. These make great ambience. You can find street parking in the area! read more

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Pink Bee is definitely the best Thai restaurant in the area! I love the food and always enjoy the staff as well, they are super friendly! The restaurant is cute, and there is plenty of street parking to park. Food wise, everything I've had is delicious! However, my absolute favorite is their prawn fresh rolls and the broccoli lover meal- so freaking good! read more

Pink Bee - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Been wanting to go here for a while and I glad I went! We got take out but the place itself is small and cozy. I got a Tom Yum soup and like how it had a lot of shrimp. It was slightly sweet and could have been more sourer. The same went for the pad Thai, there was a sweetness to it but it was nice and spicy! My boyfriend felt it had a bit too much sauce. The flavor though was good. read more

Pink Bee - Pad Thai - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Eggplant Lover is a dish that is packed with deliciousness. The Thai eggplant is cut into quarters with holy basil and your choice of protein. We went with prawns that were cooked to perfection in a sauce that was both sweet and spicy. This is our new fav dish. Next time we will try with Tofu. read more

Pink Bee - Eggplant Lover - Sandwiches Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I ordered takeout online - if you're doing pick up, make sure you're using their website for the best price! It was ready right on time. I ordered the garlic noodles and the kao soi. Both were absolutely delicious but they were served on beds of lettuce which was unusual. I'm curious to know if it's served like this when you're eating in as well. The garlic noodles had romaine or iceberg underneath and the kao soi had spinach. While I didn't want the lettuce with the garlic noodles, but the spinach was kind of a nice touch too have. I will definitely be ordering from Pink Bee again! read more

A cute spot for Thai food tucked into the heart of Ballard. The whole space had bright, airy cafe vibes when we stopped in for a late lunch. The staff was super sweet and helpful, and the service was really quick. It's a casual spot where you order at a counter and seat yourself -- the space wasn't too busy when we stopped in. The food here was BOMB, probably some of my favorite Thai spots in Ballard, maybe even Seattle as a whole -- they make a solid Pad Thai and some delicious Panang curry (special shoutout to the wild rice)! I will DEFINITELY be back here soon! read more

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Yep still obsessed with this place - it has yet to disappoint! Some changes since the last review; I've tried many new dishes and they have an online ordering system! Definitely use their pink bee website vs using third party to support this local gem of a Thai restaurant. I still think the braised pork dish is banging with the red cargo rice but I think close seconds would have to be the chicken laarb (it's on the sweeter side!) and the pumpkin curry. I am salivating as I type this. Not sure how people can give this place anything less than a 5 star because the food is absolutely divine and service is some of the nicest I've experienced. Check it out if you want a very comforting and satisfying meal that will make your taste buds dance! read more

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Amazing food, always love stopping by, the owner is so polite- I always feel welcomed. And it's such a cute little place

The food is absolutely delicious and the staff is sweet, polite and welcoming ! I definitely recommend it!

I drive here from Edmonds specifically for the panang chicken sandwich. It is so good!! The staff is always friendly and I've never had a poor experience. I also feel like the prices are really fair for the area! read more