Lovely spot of pan Asian eats but lots of good Vietnamese and Taiwanese noodle dishes. Good seating…read moreinside and on nice days the patio is an oasis! I liked my Taiwanese style beef noodles and the pho is good too. Staff is super friendly and really good about getting food out quickly; they don't check on you a ton but easy to flag down.

I was walking out from their cute little feng shui-inspired court yard after dozens of times having…read moregrabbed a boba or bite to eat and realized I'd never reviewed this fine cafe. There is nothing boastful about it, the owner can be a little militant and he might have intimidated me the first time I went in, but I'm sure he is a softie at heart. The rest of the staff is sweet. And one thing is for sure they work hard and really make delightful Asian fusion mostly Vietnamese inspired dishes. I love the matcha with boba milk tea. I find it so refreshing and almost a meal in itself. I am also partial to the Banh mi and pork belly bun sandwiches. The sandwiches are perfectly seasoned and their pickled ingredients give it the right tang. The bread on the Banh mi is light, crispy and fresh. I actually haven't tried anything else because I'm always needing something quick to go. Next time I may have to sit and enjoy a meal and boba. And I'll add photos next time.

Located in a strip mall in mainstream Sammamish, about halfway between Trader Joe's and Safeway,…read morethe small frontage shop turns a steady business as witnessed by the constant flow of takeout on an early Friday evening. We were looking for something simple, and I'm trying to see what's decent in Sammamish proper. Thai Trio seems to be a good takeout option, but dining in is more suitable for a 'street-style' encounter they promote instead of a planned night out: there's only like 5 tables inside serviced by metal backless stacking stools, and it would be tight for a 3-person or more party at a table. The menu is simple with limited range: proper for a strip mall t/o function. I found it interesting that the 'about us' feature on the TT web page discussed having a huge success with the Swimming Rama dish, yet it wasn't offered locally, only in their Thailand roots. I ordered the Drunken Noodles $18, and later added Fried Wontons appetizer $9 shortly after the order was already in process. The noodles arrived after a proper delay (not fast, but not slow either), and the wontons appeared a few minutes following, which was good since my wife's order didn't arrive until after these. The wontons were crisp and hot, about 5 or 6 pieces, with a small cup of sweet and sour dipping sauce. Good, but forgettable. My noodles were accompanied by a decent sized serving of pork, and lesser of spinach and other veggies, in a proper amount of sauce. Tasty and matching the medium spiciness ordered, but also forgettable. I left with a full belly. Wife ordered Penang Curry $17, which arrived last. It was a bowl of sauce with chicken in it, with a side bowl of rice, and wife commented that it was devoid of other ingredients: no veggies (maybe there were some, but you'd have to dig around to find them). She commented 'average'. We wanted a simple jasmine tea, and what was probably their strongest offering was the drinks: I watch the one counter person make drink after drink, and they had a fancy label machine that heat-sealed a plastic film over the top. We were expecting hot but a cold beverage arrived $7 ea, and the surprise was pleasant, possibly the high point of the meal. The served greeted us promptly and came for our order timely, but the offered water didn't arrive until after all the food arrived, and with the tea drink. That and the random timing of the dishes sends the message it's best as takeout. And watching the queue of orders going out the door and people stacked up waiting, you're best to order in advance and pick up later: it's not fast food (which they did not claim, either). Prices bordered on being expensive, given a mall facing and lack of a proper dining room. As we were looking for a bigger dining experience and this was not a good match (our fault), it's unlikely we'd return since there are a few others more in line with what we were looking for as an experience.

this place is helllla good! ordered the chicken pad see ew and it was so fresh and flavorful. opted…read morefor mild but tasted like spicy. maybe my spice level isn't as high as I thought . nonetheless, the food was good. staff was super friendly and place clean. would highly recommend and can't wait to come back.

Came here on business and needed some pho to settle in. The restaurant is aged but clean, I like…read morethat the music wasn't loud. I came on a hot day and was offered a nice cup of iced water with lemon. The service was quick and friendly. I had the Jenny Special with no onions and they nailed it. The beef was medium and the pho was served with a side of fresh basil and blanched bean sprouts; a very nice touch. The broth was delicious. The condiments deserve some praise as well, the chili oil is a nice touch and the Chin-Su is a bonus for those who love to dip. The portion is huge and there was enough meat to last until the very end of my meal. I will be back, maybe even tomorrow.

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!

Went here for lunch on a sunny Saturday afternoon. I live in Redmond, but my wife and I have been…read morespending more time in Sammamish lately, especially since we really like the Metropolitan Market nearby. I've always been a big fan of Vietnamese food, and this place caught my attention right away. I even noticed egg coffee on the menu, which is something I don't see very often at Vietnamese restaurants around here. But the real surprise was the pho. I noticed a special pho dish on the menu that, for some reason, I can't find on their online menu. I decided to try it, and it was the best pho I've ever had. Just look at the picture. This isn't your typical bowl of pho. The enormous pieces of bone-in beef make it something completely different from what I've had at other Vietnamese restaurants. The broth was excellent, and the whole dish was impressive. My wife and I liked it so much that we tried to order another one to take home to our daughter. Unfortunately, they told us they couldn't prepare this particular dish to go because they didn't have a container large enough to accommodate it. I've eaten a lot of pho over the years, but I've never seen anything quite like this. This was easily the most impressive bowl of pho I've ever been served. I'll definitely be back.

Shrink-flation. In one year priced increased (~$15-- now ---$20) and smaller portions! In addition,…read morethe food did not improve, if anything declined. We got there on a Thursday ~6:00 a few tables.. quickly filled up with almost a full restaurant. Only 2 people working front of the house. Good came out super fast but water , napkins services were lacking. At this point, I'm not inclined to come back.

Stopped in here during a little day trip with the wife. I'll…read morestart by saying that I love a good poke shop, so if I find one I'm surely stopping in. What a great little poke shop this is. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. We were greeted as we came in, which is often an overlooked tiny thing. The food all tasted very very fresh and everything looked really good. I ordered a "build your own bowl" and proceeded to pick out each ingredient, building an amazing combination. They have plenty of choices in my opinion, even some cooked options, including a grilled chicken option for people like my wife who do not eat fish. Overall my experience here was great, I'd recommend this place any time and will surely be stopping back in the next time I'm in the neighborhood.

Been here a few times and it's always fresh and delicious. Lots of options to choose from.read more

Ambiance: Large restaurant with plenty of tables!…read more Service: The service was pretty slow, but very friendly. Food: The dumplings were good, but nothing that blew me away! The portions are smaller, but the price reflects that and is reasonable. Overall, a great option in Issaquah.

Updating my review. Came in for dinner while in town. Greeted shortly after I walked in. Order was…read moretaken fast, and the servers brought the items over quickly, too. $3 for a can of soda still. Food was excellent. Had the chicken xiao long bao, shrimp and zucchini dumplings, chicken steamed dumplings, beef dumplings and kale salad with sesame dressing. Place has been remodeled since I was last here; looks good. Very clean. Restroom was also clean.

Been here once about two years ago and was a little surprised on the portion and price. Would've…read moreliked more portion on the fish for a lesser price that will be fairly close to other poke places.

Highlands Poke is an all frills poke establishment. It's the opposite of what you would get at a…read moreFoodland in Hawaii, but the food here is still solid. If you've never been to one of these chipotle-style poke eateries before, you will be overwhelmed by colors and choices immediately upon entry. Luckily, I'm a mastermind at ordering here (just get everything). However - this method didn't work out perfectly for me this time, because it turns out that lemon is slightly strange on these bowls. I think that lime would be a better fit. If the make-your-owl style isn't for you, they also have premade combos. All of the ingredients tasted very fresh, and the place was impeccably clean. These should be table stakes for a seafood establishment, but you don't always see that everywhere. If I were stuck in this area again, or worked at the local hospital across the street, I would definitely be back. Funny enough, the Safeway across the street actually sells poke. Not sure why you wouldn't get it from Highlands instead!

It's a relaxing place to eat, with soft Chinese music and a clean interior. The service is quick,…read moreand the cashier is friendly. Lu rou fan bento - "Braised Pork Belly" (4/4) The portion size is generous and includes all the elements you'd expect from authentic Taiwanese lu rou fan, or braised pork rice. The fresh vegetables, including pickled radish and cabbage, are tasty and pair nicely with half an egg, tofu, and corn. The dish lacks some of the bold Taiwanese flair I was hoping for, but it's still a solid meal. Popcorn Chicken (4/4) Freshly made and served piping hot, the popcorn chicken has a nearly perfect batter with a light, tender crust. However, the chicken itself is slightly dry. Traditionally, this dish is served with fried basil and optional chili powder for extra spice, but neither was included. Iron Buddha Milk Tea (5/5) I ordered this with 50% sweetness, and it tasted amazing! It was slightly creamy, with a well-balanced milk-to-tea ratio, a wonderful aroma, and a subtle tea aftertaste. Milk tea can be quite pricey these days, so it was refreshing to find such a delicious one for only $5.25.

I have been craving a specific boba tea for SO LONG now, one that has the nice flavor of tea, a…read morenon-dairy milk, and boba that is slightly sweet and bouncy without being mushy on the outside or hard on the inside- and this place delivered for me perfectly!! I got it at 75% sweet because the last new place I visited had lower sweet, but this one I could've done 50% I think. It's really too bad this spot is so far from me (I live in Bellevue)... or maybe it's a good thing because I'd get it too much. Maybe better for my health and wallet. X_x This place also serves a lot of food, actually. I ended up getting a tea and chicken combo, and the chicken was fried but not overly oily and spiced flavorfully. The meat itself also isn't too fatty, which makes me feel like I'm not making the WORST choices by eating it........ You can get you own water at the counter, and if you order for here you need to put a table number, which I found out is already on the table, not a placard you grab near the ordering tableau.