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    Tamarind Tree Restaurant

    3.9 (1.7k reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Pear H.

    a so-so Vietnamese restaurant. The vibe is nice and the atmosphere is friendly and comfortable. It's a pleasant place to sit and eat. Good service. However, the food is a little plain and not very authentic. One dish I did like was the cá kho. The fish was cooked well and tasted fresh, with no fishy smell. That dish stood out more than the others.

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    Naliyah L.

    Lowkey was very skeptical about coming here at first, but regretted not coming here sooner. I got a large pho with beef and meatballs! The broth was extremely flavorful and to be honest it could've gone without the seasoning, but I love a little kick. Usually restaurants tend to skimp out on the portioning, yet true to their words it was LARGE. Our server was very kind, the food came out at a good time and overall a good experience with no complaints. It's a larger restaurant with indoor seating as well as outdoor seating when the weather permits I believe.

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    Jared W.

    Not a bad Vietnamese food place. We were seated quickly and didn't have to wait long for our orders to be taken. There was a good selection of Vietnamese dishes to choose from. The food was good! Decent taste and portions. The inside has a classier feel which is always a plus especially considering what the surrounding area outside looks like. Solid spot.

    Emily T.

    What a delicious meal! Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday! Convenient that they have a parking lot. The restaurant has a fair amount of seating and we came with a pretty large group. Service is friendly and efficient. Food is really tasty! Would love to come back and try their other items. My husband and I shared the 7 courses of beef. Really love the salad and the hot pot one but the other minced beef meat things were tasty but didn't blow our minds. We would probably opt to order just their other menu items next time. I also got the pineapple mango lime non-alcoholic drink. I kind of expected juice but it tasted more like flavored syrups. Overall, really enjoyed the food and would love to come back again.

    Spring rolls
    Jenai E.

    Truly enjoyed the short ribs rice platter, spring rolls (pork and shrimp), and Tamarind Tree noodle bowl. I came with a friend and we were busy talking and not reading the menu so I asked the server to recommend something and she suggested the short ribs which were amazing! Super flavorful and perfectly charred. The complimentary hot jasmine tea was also really delicious. Our server was very kind and attentive. I like that there is a big parking lot. The restaurant is a decent size, my only complaint is of the few people there, they sat everyone close together and I had trouble hearing my friend because the people around us were so close their conversations drowned ours out.

    Carrie M.

    Always my favorite place to come! The food, service and ambience are so good. My favorite dishes are the beef short ribs, chili limeleaf chicken, egg rolls, and the eggplant. If you're in the mood for a cocktail, the tangerine martini or the spicy watermelon are really good. It gets busy, so plan ahead and make a reservation

    Baby clams and vermicelli to make my own com bun
    Vic A.

    The most authentic Vietnamese dishes Seattle has to offer. You will find soups you had from mom's cooking growing up, and dishes you can't get anywhere else. The service is sweet and kind. It's never been a full house when we go so they have always been so attentive. The parking is huge. It's a super hole on the wall. But you'll be glad you went. It's somewhat dark in the dining area. Bathrooms are super dark with black toilets. Food is amazing! Price is kind of steep.

    Pho Bo Vien Large
    Samantha L.

    Stumbled upon this gem which is located a few minutes drive outside of the main downtown area (Pike's Place). When looking at others' reviews, I was a little apprehensive about the service, but we didn't have any issues. The food came out pretty quickly, and I also liked that they give you tea. What we got: -Tamarind Rice Plate (5/5): this comes with a wide variety of items including an egg roll (stuffed to the brim and super crispy on the outside), prawn, pork, shrimp ball (which is on a stick of bamboo), rice, and pickled carrots. I ended up ordering a side of soup to eat with my rice which I'd highly recommend to add more flavor. -Pho (5/5): the meat is tender and the soup is so flavorful. -Stuffed Squid (5/5): I've never had anything like this before, and I've eaten a lot of Vietnamese food in my life. The inside is stuffed with pork and vermicelli, and the squid outside is super tender. Don't let the area deter you from eating here. When we first arrived, we were a little bit sketched out, but I promise it's worth it.

    Very extensive authentic menu!
    Eileen H.

    While exploring Washington state, we found this hidden gem. A bit hard to see from the street but once you walk through the parking lot you can see the modern designed entry way. Very authentic and was even recommended by a local when we asked for the best Vietnamese restaurant. The orders are large so you'll have left overs if you aren't with a large group :) I had the pork fried rice and let me tell you it was just as good the following day!!! You won't be disappointed dining here! We had a pretty early dinner and then walked back to the train station to go back into the city so I can't comment on night time hours. All I will say is there are a lot of homeless people everywhere, so I wouldn't recommend walking at night.

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    Brianna L.

    on our vacation to seattle, my family decided to try this place as we wanted something warm. luckily there weren't too many people and we were able to get seated right away. they also brought over warm tea which was a bonus. the menu has so many options that it was super hard to choose, so many good options. i ordered a bun bo hue and it was delicious. with some lime, the soup had a really good flavor and there were so many fish balls! a lot of other customers got an egg omelette dish that looked good! would highly recommend checking this place out if you want some good viet food!

    Serena W.

    I thought the food and service were good! I ordered a rice dish and an iced thai tea, both were tasty! The ambiance is dim with lots of plants and candles inside.

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    Food was ok, a little bit pricey with such small portions. The waitress has inpatient attitude. Overall only worth 2 stars.

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