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    Pure Thai Cafe

    4.3 (155 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Gluten-Free, Vegan
    Open 11:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Tom Yum Ramen
    Jasmine V.

    I was recommended this Thai place and did not go in with high hopes as other Thai restaurants I've been trying within the area have not "wow'd" me. They definitely steered me wrong! I ordered the 2 dishes that I was recommended and was really impressed. Ultimate pad thai: I LOVE fat rice noodles and they made it so well in this dish without over cooking it. I think my favorite is actually the seasoning and the fact that there's many proteins. They do not skimp on the size of the shrimp! Tom yum ramen: The fried wonton is honestly my favorite in this lol. Not the main idea of this dish but they fried it so well and it soaked up the soup nicely. Other than that, the Tom yum is the best I've had within the area but I will say it is on the sweeter side. I'm not the biggest fan of ramen noodles but didn't mind it in this and will probably try the one with rice noodles next! Both dishes were a good portion for the price. I would say if you come with a group, it can easily be family style to share multiple dishes. Parking: it's in a shared plaza and right next to the road so I don't think parking should be an issue. I came on a Sunday at 6pm and plenty of parking! Service: I was greeted right away and they were very attentive.

    Prik King Moo Krob
    Amanda M.

    I think this is probably one of my favorite Thai restaurants in Vancouver/Portland Metro Area. They serve and make dishes that aren't commonly on Thai restaurant menus which I enjoy. I got the Prik King Moo Krob which is Thai red curry stir fried with green beans and they add crispy pork to it. This has some spice to it, I don't think it's that spicy. However, don't recommend it if someone has low spice tolerance unless spice level can be adjusted. The green beans were fresh, delicious with a nice crunch when eating it. It paired well with some peppers and the pork belly. Cause of the sauce the pork belly wasn't crispy but definitely flavorful. I do wish there was more rice for it, at the end I had leftover sauce. I could have asked for more rice I know. The portion size is enough for one meal. The staff got food out to me quickly after I ordered. The restaurant is modern and clean. There's decent amount of parking there too. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes.

    Pad See Ew  Steamed dumplings
    Mata S.

    Ordered pad se ew and dumplings, flavor was not very good. Pad se ew had a fishy taste and dumplings tasted like freezer dumplings. Overall the food just wasn't very good, very unimpressed and disappointed.

    Chili sauce
    Helen C.

    Where do I even begin. This place is overall quality!! The inside has a really nice ambiance as well, very relaxed. I omit certain ingredients due to my food sensitivities and they always make it perfect! I am very picky when it comes to a good Pad Thai and here is where I found it to be that authentic taste. I eat here at least twice a week and recently discovered their yummy chili sauce made in house that is now my new obsession They most certainly deserve more than 5 s Compliments to the chef!! Thank you

    Thai tea and salad rolls
    Samantha N.

    Salad rolls were huge!! She made them fresh. And I got a good amount of peanut sauce to go with! This place is a hidden gem with pool tables inside seems like a fun place to kick it with friends. As for the service 10/10.

    My Hot Basil dish was splendid
    John R.

    The good here is simply awesome... so crisp, clean and full of flavor.... Great presentation to boot! I highly recommend this restaurant... my fav is the hot basil w chicken

    Pure Wings
    Cindy R.

    Pure Thai Cafe provides delicious Thai food and good service. My husband and I asked for medium-hot spiciness for our dishes. We ordered Pure Wings. The wings were HUGE compared to other Thai restaurants. LOVED the dipping sauce! Reminds me of finadene (hot dipping sauce in Guam). Wings were hot and crispy. We enjoyed the Papaya Salad. We liked the tangy dressing, and lots of cherry tomatoes. We substituted brown rice (instead of Jasmine rice) for the Thai Fried Rice. We ordered it with pork. The portion was big, which we appreciated. Plenty to take home. The Pad Kee Mao was with beef. It was more tasty than the Pad Kee Mao we've had at other Thai restaurants. Prices are reasonable. Overall the food portions were larger than the other Thai restaurants we go to. I'm pretty sure it has something to do with location. Pure Thai is in Hazel Dell. The other Thai restaurants we go to, are in Felida, and in Salmon Creek. Pricier areas (re: rent). What would have made this review a 5-star rating, would have been authentic Thai background music. They were playing music by Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello (Señorita). A little odd in my opinion. I appreciate it more when ethnic restaurants play their country's native music. If you love Thai food, visit Pure Thai!

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    Rashi T.

    Pure Thai is a sure Thai for me from now on. This review is for take-out only but I would love to dine in next time as the store had a very calm and welcoming vibe. I called to put my order in and they stated 15 minutes and when we arrived the food was ready and the billing process was fast. We had Khao soi and Tom Kha and I can't fault a single thing with both those items . The soup was Rich creamy and beautifully balanced mix of lemongrass, galangal, mushroom, onion, lime leaves and Chicken .I got a medium spice for this one and found it perfect . The Khao Soi was equally delicious and came very well packaged, I regret spicing it down to mild and I would recommend the Medium for most people as I personally found the mild low on flavors. Pricing was reasonable and the food quantity was sufficient for the two of us .Its located in a shopping Centre so plenty of parking outside .

    Pad Thai
    Jennifer D.

    I love Thai food and usually get green curry which is what I got here. It was ok. My husband ordered the pad Thai and that was yummy so we switched meals. Spring rolls were ok. Service was great, brought everything out quick and were friendly. I love the ambiance and was surprised by the modern elegance.

    Ultimate Pad Thai

    Thai food is probably one of my favorite cuisines and I am a stickler on good Thai food especially pad Thai which can be so hit or miss. I had the Ultimate Pad Thai here and it was absolutely the best Pad Thai I've ever had, I love that they used wide noodles, as I prefer it. The flavor was perfect balance of sweet and salty and deliciousness. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes!

    Malika U.

    Came in after work for a quiet bite to eat with my husband. I've seen pictures of the food here so I wanted to come try it. The restaurant is located in Orchards, across from the Shari's and Fred Meyers. The parking lot is small and kinda tight. The staff was really nice and the restaurant was very clean, but small. We were seated right away when we arrived. The menu was pretty big so it took me awhile to decide what I wanted to try. The potstickers were okay. The minced chicken dish we ordered was good. We topped it with a fried egg. The crying tiger dish was alright, I think I expected more from it. The meat was overcooked but the marinade and the sauce it came with was good. I will definitely stop in again to try other dishes.

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    Food and service were really good. Very clean too. I highly recommend. I gonna miss eating there

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    I usually get the yellow curry. Always good! Everyone who goes with me likes it a lot.

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    Delicious, fresh food. My go to for all things Thai. The pad see ew was delicious, spice on point.

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    We found a new favorite place to eat! The yellow curry and pineapple curry were very good. We will be back!

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    Service is ok. Foods are good portion and fast. It was a little salty to my taste. We dinned in and there are a lot of online orders

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    Love the vegan menu at this place. Friendly staff and great food!! One of my favorites in Vancouver!

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    The best Thai restaurant in Vancouver! Service is great and the food is just absolutely incredible every time.

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    Kwan Thai Cuisine - DRUNKEN WOMAN

    Kwan Thai Cuisine

    4.3(43 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    Wonderful atmosphere -- it's really comfortable to stay and enjoy a great meal here. The staff are…read moreall super friendly and easy to talk to. The food tastes perfect. I've been here twice and tried different dishes -- everything is delicious and reasonably priced. Highly recommended!!!!!

    I came here spontaneously after watching a movie at the nearby theater. Thai food is my favorite…read more Upon entering, I saw a sign that said to wait to be seated. There was a huge plant that was blocking the view to the counter in back. I shifted spots a few times to be sure they could see me. I was finally seated, and the kind gentleman pointed out the button on the table to press when I was ready. At first I was really excited to try this place out. Thai food is my favorite cuisine. The menu showed a lot of vegan options. They even had at least 3 vegan desserts and a vegan Thai iced tea. The server came back and took my drink order, I ordered the hot jasmine tea. It was a tea bag in hot water. I couldn't decide what to order. The fresh salad rolls with peanut sauce was not on the menu, but there were so many vegan items that I had a hard time deciding. Finally decided on the red curry. I was asked what spice level, at first I said medium. I was told that their spice tends to run pretty spicy. So I went with mild. I was told I could get chili oil if I needed to spice it up. I'm glad I went with mild, I didn't need the chili oil. The curry had enough flavor, but I felt like it was still lacking something. Since I was dining alone, I usually like to have a book or something to entertain myself. Lacking that, I had my phone with me. But it was an internet dead zone. I couldn't get on the Yelp app to check in. Couldn't play on my other apps. I asked if they had a WiFi code, and sadly they did not. After dinner, I shamefully went to the nearby Barnes and Noble to borrow their WiFi to check in. I'm not in the area very often, but the food didn't wow me enough to want to go back and try it again.

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    Kwan Thai Cuisine - Atmosphere

    Atmosphere

    Kwan Thai Cuisine - CRAB RANGOON (5) POT STICKERS (6) CRISPY TOFU

    CRAB RANGOON (5) POT STICKERS (6) CRISPY TOFU

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    The Cove - California Benedict

    The Cove

    4.3(501 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$$

    We came in for the Social Hour and got a table by the windows in the bar. The view across the river…read morewas perfect to watch while we ate. The duo of bartenders covering the area did an awesome job (thank you guys!). I tried a draft cider and we got an order of coconut prawns to start. Not only were the prawns delicious, the slaw they came on was soooo tasty. We both tried the social hour burgers. We got them with double patties and fries. The burgers were cooked beautifully and the seasoning really worked well. The fries were a perfect crisp golden brown and they were salted well. I got some garlic aioli, so so so good! Great service, great venue, great food!

    Stopped in for our 4th or 5th visit to celebrate my wife's birthday last Friday night April 17th…read more.. The Cove has always been a great choice in the past for special dinners/occasions. Unfortunately this time, we left very disappointed. My wife has a sensitivity to spicy foods. Upon ordering appetizers for the table, we asked if any of them (that had a spicy description on the menu) had the option to have the sauce on the side. She proceeded to ask how the scallops were and went ahead with that order. There was absolutely no description of having any spicy component on the menu nor any mention by the server. Upon her first bite of the risotto, she went into a severe coughing fit :( I tasted it and acknowledged how spicy it was. She proceeded to just eat the scallops. We were mostly done when the waiter came to check on us ... My wife asked if the dish is typically spicy. Response was "oh yes" ... It was completely lost on us why he wouldn't have mentioned that to her upon ordering knowing how she questioned the appetizers. His offer at this point was a new meal .. which was nice but we were mostly done. There really wasn't much in the way of sincerity beyond that. It seems the right thing to have done was offer my wife (celebrating her birthday) who didn't enjoy her meal ... maybe a comp'd drink or maybe a dessert (no acknowledgment of her birthday at all. When you spend north of $300 ... Disappointing to say the least. Upon leaving, I decided to just express my concern to the hostess and suggested adding the spice level of this specific entree to the menu. I reaffirmed my wife didn't get to fully enjoy her meal. I received a lukewarm "thanks for letting us know." The worst part of the whole experience was a manager/owner type was a few steps behind her, made eye contact and was fully aware i had an issue and made absolutely no attempt to come over and address the complaint. I no longer blame the waiter for his lack of concern knowing it flows from the top. We all go out and spend top dollar at nice restaurants for good food but also, for service and the experience. The restaurant has been opened awhile and maybe is established enough where this isn't as much of a priority as it was early on. In contrast, we went out the night before to a more established fave restaurant of ours in Portland (Ava Genes). Had an incredible meal, incredible experience, and uber attentive service. They even went the extra mile and made a big deal that we chose them to celebrate. Ended our evening with a simple complimentary scoop of gelato/candle. It was a nice touch. Certainly didn't mind spending the $$$ for that evening. I wouldn't dissuade anyone from trying The Cove if they've never been (I'm hopeful they just had a bad night) ... but there are so many good choices out there, it will most certainly make us think twice before going back.

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    The Cove - Gnocchi dish, very good!

    Gnocchi dish, very good!

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    Kenji's  - New Cherry Blossom Tree after remodel

    Kenji's

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    Came in recently and the space looks way better than before. We havent came back in a while since…read morewe been exploring other places. The new renovation definitely feels more elevated, and honestly Vancouver needs more spots like this where you can enjoy a nicer atmosphere without having to drive into Portland. Service was great, staff was professional, attentive, and overall gave off a good vibe. It actually felt like they enjoy working there, which makes a difference. I did read on their webpage that they aim to bring authentic Japanese and Korean food. Personally, wouldn't consider it fully authentic, especially if you've traveled to Japan or the mainland, you'll notice the difference. The food leans more toward American style Japanese/Korean cuisine. That being said, the food was still good and satisfying. Not authentic, but enjoyable. We would come back and are interested in trying more items on the menu. I'll update my review if anything changes.

    The service was amazing, our waiter was nice and since it was our first time he was well informed…read moreand polite. Didn't get to get a picture of the new look inside but it was very beautiful w the white centered tree. Wasn't busy when me and my sisters went around 3 pm. The food: was amazing! I got the Dia-bowl ramen and Gyoza. The Dia-bowl is actually very spicy, would only recommend if you love spice. My sisters got the Korean Bulgogi which she loved, and The Original Ramen bowl which she also said had great flavor. Would come again!

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    Kenji's  - New Kenji's Bar area after remodel

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