I absolutely loved this restaurant and still do however the last time I ate there in Jan 2023 I watched the older man working there go outside and smoke, come back in and serve food without washing his hands. Also witnessed him drop food on the floor, pick it up and put it back on the plate and serve it to the table! I was done eating and waiting for the check and was absolutely stunned. Maybe this had to do with him drinking beer the entire time I was there. They were incredibly under staffed. I never said anything. A few weeks later I read they were closed down for food borne illness and poor hygiene practices. Very disappointing. I will probably go back, hopefully they learned something. The tamarind tree rolls are the best ever!! read more

A 15" rat ran through the bar area while I was waiting for takeout. Threw the food out (shouldn't have paid in the first place, that's on me.). Called the ciry health inspectors who went out the next day. An "ongoing problem." read more

I love this place but ordered takeout egg rolls and they didn't come with Nước chấm and I am very very sad. Nước chấm completes the flavor experience and leaves the egg rolls lacking. This is really just a love letter to Nước chấm I love it so much I can drink it. read more

This place is right at the corner of asian plaza. Despite how the asian plaza looks on the outside, this restaurant looks very clean and modern even though there are some cracks looking floor. They even have a fire place seating area which is pretty cool. This place keeps getting busy during lunch time. Took a while for the waiter or waitress to come to my table to take my order once my mom and i got seated. I guess my mom and i came during prime time.When you look at the menu, they have some traditional vietnamese dishes other than the noodle soup. Here are the food that i got; Stuff Escargot Banh xeo(vietnamese crepe with shrimp/pork/squid) and it was very crispy Hieu tieu my tho Goi cuon nem nuong All the food that my mom and i got were pretty good. Of course all the food that i had are like a comfort food. Anyways, although the food are good, the prices for the food at this restaurant are okay. Depend on what dishes you get, it ranges from $6 - $12. But i notice that they had 7 beef course which cost about $30 for two people i think. Forgot the price for that course. Will definitely come back here again read more

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Wonderful little hole in the wall, inside a parking lot. Very serene, extensive menu selection. Food was excellent. read more

Initial drinks were terrible without any flavor for the tamarind martini and watermelon martini. They tasted as if they were straight vodka. On requested remake (cousin is a bartender and she stated they were not made right), they kindly remade the drinks without any fuss or faces and they were pretty tasteful, enough for my two that I came with to drink. Mango salad was ok without the sauce however with the sauce, was amazingly delicious - a big taste difference. Egg rolls were crispy and flavorful. Spring rolls were freshly made with pork and dipping sauce. I'd definitely order the egg rolls and spring rolls again; the duck salad was good, tender and juicy, with the salad portion almost like anywhere else with the ginger sauce. Waiter was attentive, able to provide good suggestions. I'd come back given good service and good food. Drinks maybe questionable, I might opt for Cap Hill for drinks. read more

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Came around 12:30 for brunch and ordered a variety of dishes. The meat didnt taste fresh and service was very slow. Food was overall okay.

I wasn't a huge fan of this place a couple of years ago but decided that with family coming to town, we wanted to treat them to something a little fancy but tasty. I'm not entirely sure if the recipes changes or management changed, but the staff are incredibly polite and if you're not too familiar with Vietnamese food or the language, be sure to make this clear before you're seated so you're with a waiter that can help! I had a lovely waitress that talked about the new menu choices, which were better for family style and which were better for individual settings. I had the com ya (chicken rice) and it was quite aesthetically pleasing as well as filling. Their rice doesn't have that authentic chicken broth taste to it but their portions are quite generous. The bun bo hue broth is rich and authentic, with a little less heat than most. Highly recommend for anyone that is looking for a nice date environment with Vietnamese cuisine read more

Tamarind Tree Restaurant - com ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Not your typical "Pho So" type of place because it's not. This is a nicer place, with a nice vibe, nice decor, yet situated in an unexpected place, in the back corner of a strip mall type lot. The food is great! We ordered dishes I've never seen at our usual Vietnamese restos back in LA. This is a must try place. The pho with tendon was perfectly cooked, soft and tasty. The pancake had ground meat in it, and you can wrap it in lettuce and dip it in the sauce, or not. We ordered this rice roll thing with charbroiled and ground pork and shrimp, that comes with rolled rice paper, and served with French fries. That wS good too. This and the stuffed pancake thing was what I've never seen in any of the Vietnamese places back home. Maybe I need to try some others... The service was also great here, by the way. And the prices were no more than the others, but the ambience is much better, and even the bathroom was nice and clean. read more

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Tamarind Tree is one of my favorites. Tucked away behind some older strip mall storefronts in the classic Little Saigon portion of Jackson St, Tamarind Tree boasts a modern atmosphere with water features and nice wooden furnishings inside. Every time I'm there I get the same thing: Tamarind Tree Noodles. It's a vermicelli bowl that has a little bit of everything: pork and chicken skewers, egg rolls, shrimp wrapped on a piece of sugar cane, and whole prawns. It's a *very* filling meal. I'm someone who would usually go for Thai noodles rather than vermicelli or ramen before pho, but this dish is unlike most others I would normally find in a Vietnamese restaurant and I think about it often. read more

Tamarind Tree Restaurant - Tamarind Tree Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Authentic tasting Vietnamese food. Absolutely love the ribs and stuffed squid. Decent entree portions. Beef satay was on point as well ;) read more

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I always hear from multiple people that Tamarind tree is their favorite vietnamese place in Seattle. It isn't bad in my opinion, but it also isn't the greatest. They have a vast menu of many different vietnamese dishes, both unique and classic. I like how they try to do more with vietnamese dishes and create new dishes with them. I got the bun rieu, which tasted standard. I swapped the bun rieu noodles to the noodles used in pho (just my preference). I appreciated that the waiter allowed me to do this and made sure I got what I wanted. 5 stars for service. The spring roll was good and I liked it because it had a friend texture in the middle, which contrasted the textures of the rest of the spring roll. Over all, I don't mind the food, but also wouldn't be the one to suggest going back. read more

Tamarind Tree Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Tamerind tree is one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants in Chinatown. There are hundreds of vietnamese restaurant in the area but I found this specific location offers various specialty from North to South Vietnam. As a Person originally from Vietnam, I can tell that the chefs did a really good job on their food. I always come here with my family for a dinner. We love to share different appetizers, entrees, soups, noodles and salads. The most recent time we got a Tamerind soup ( Canh chua), good portion, enough for 3-4 people. Amazing taste with generous portion of seafood. We also got a grilled short ribs, would be better if they give it some more seasoning. Last but not least, we got a fried rice ( Cm chiên ruc), just bomb! Huge portion but comes with high quality. Will definitely come back another time for a warm family dinner. I'm excited to try some of their specialties next time! read more

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It's tucked behind a shopping center and is very unassuming externally, but the restaurant has done a really nice job of creating a quiet oasis with indoor and outdoor seating. My friends and I really enjoyed everything we tried and recommended by the waiter for our first visit: 1) Tamarind tree summer roll (vegan summer roll) -- great texture and contrast between crispy and soft tofu on the inside. Balanced sweet/savory dipping sauce flavors. 2) Chả quế cớm xanh ~ Cinnamon pork rice balls (the cinnamon flavor is present but not overpowering) very unique and great texture, 3) Bánh mặn củ cải tôm ~ Steamed prawn coconut rice cake -- confused and delighted my tastebuds with sweet, savory, fragrant notes and so many different textures with a selection of fresh herbs, 4) Thịt bò xào xả ớt ~ Chili beef lemongrass - can't really go wrong with this flavor combo. Note: It does not come with rice so you have to order it on the side. Overall, great service and some very unique regional dishes that you don't see on many menus. Highly recommend! read more

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Over the years, Tamarind Tree held its position as my "go to" place when all else failed. Slowly, the food's consistency and quality have gone downhill. With great regret, I am releasing Tamarind Tree from my list of options. Here are examples during the last FOUR visits: 1) Banh Beo Chen (mini rice cakes): Soggy bottom and loose rice flour. 2) Com Tam (broken rice): Ingredients are much greasier/oilier than ever. 3) Cha Ca Thang Long (fish): Last two times, overcooked, too salty and dry! 4) Bo Bay Mon (7 course beef): Beef is of low quality, and many times way too overdone. An example: beef salad's meat had a funky odor. 5) Egg Rolls: They used to be my favorite of all but came out cold and not crispy!! Too many misses these days and after consulting with my friends, they all agree that this past year, Tamarind Tree has lost its edge. read more

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Tamarind Tree is a Vietnamese restaurant in Seattle's Asian district. You won't find Asian fusion here. Tamarind Tree is a true to form Vietnamese restaurant. That means they have a huge menu, quality & fresh dishes, and spotty service. My Overall Rating - 4 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - Tamarind Tree is hard to find. Look for the Asian Plaza sign and head towards the back up the hill. There is a white sign that will lead you towards a water feature and a wooden entrance. Inside is a nicely appointed restaurant with plenty of seating. There's a bar, waiting area, and if you're lucky enough you can sit next to a fire pit in the middle. 1 Star. Service - It's a true Vietnamese restaurant, which means the service is just ok. Our server took our order quickly, the food came out fast, but that was the last time we saw him until we flagged him down to pay. That's very common in average Asian restaurants, but Tamarind Tree feels anything but average. It's unfortunate but not bad enough to ruin the experience. 1/2 Star. Food - I'll be honest, when I first walked in I thought it would be more Asian fusion because the restaurant was too nice. But the good news is that if you're looking for true Vietnamese cuisine, you'll find it here. The menu is huge, so I went with my favorite Vietnamese Dishes: Bun Cha Ha Noi (Grilled pork with Vermicelli). I was very pleased as the portions were large, the noodles & veggies fresh, and the pork was tasty with plenty of that grilled flavor. We also ordered some noodle soup dishes like Bun Oc (Noodle soup with snails) that were all truly authentic. Now, the prices at Tamarind Tree are slightly higher than other Vietnamese places, but you get what you pay for. 1 1/2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. They have almost every popular Vietnamese dish, so while it's hard to make every dish great, it's nice to see Seattle has a great, high quality & authentic Vietnamese restaurant. Not only will I be back, but I'm taking the extended family too. 1 Star. My Yelp Rating Scale (Sum of all parts): 1 Star - Atmosphere - Is it a cool dive? Perhaps an upscale place? No matter the type, atmosphere plays a big part and I'll give a star if I like it or thinks it has great charm. 1 Star - Service - You can have a great meal with bad service. But that's also what can make a five-star joint drop to four. It's important to the dining experience that service is great and on point. 2 Stars - Food - I'll award up to two stars for the food, since this is the main reason we dine out. Sometimes the extra star is given for value, but it's really all about the food. 1 Star - Will I come back? - If I know for a fact I'll return, I'll give this a star. A place has to make an impression for me to return. Each Category can be given up to 1 star except food (2 stars) because I consider all these categories important to the overall dining experience. I will sum them up to provide my final Yelp score. read more

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OUT OF SIGHT OUT OF MIND! What does that mean? It means that this establishment definitely would have earned 5 stars if it was not for the mouse I saw chillaxing for a good 2 minutes on the countertop, where food was waiting to be delivered! Vietnamese Ratatouille? Mmm very unlikely. How did this all play out? First, our group just finished an amazing family meal consisting of rice rolls, mango salad, fried rice cakes, rice noodles, rice plate, and pretty much everything rice. Content and full, we sat chatting away when we heard a loud shriek from the kitchen. I looked over, staff are obviously frazzled by something. Didn't think anything of it until I looked over again. And there he was, Vietnamese ratatouille, next to and eventually on a pile of clean plates. It took a few minutes before staff noticed and "shooed" the mouse away. This review is solely based on my experience of seeing the mouse not the actual food. I get it, they exist everywhere but once again out of sight, out of mind. -Sailor out read more

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I'm Vietnamese and this place is the real deal. I was really impressed with their menu as they had a lot of authentic dishes you can't get at many other Vietnamese places. I ordered bun mang vit and shared banh khot with my friend. Both items were really good- you could really taste the coconut flavoring in the banh khot and the bun mang vit tasted authentically homemade. The salad that came with the bun mang vit was also deliciously and flavorful and the duck was very tender. Service was also great as we came with a group of 11 - our waiter was fast and attentive. The Vietnamese iced coffee was also great, not too bitter and also not too sweet. Overall very happy with this place and I will be back! read more

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Buried behind a non-discript stripmall in the ID is a hiden gem! So close to my work I could walk to it. Beautifully decorated interior, amazing menu, great COVID precautions (vaccine verification, signs, HEPA filter and intentionally space tables and patrons. Had the braised catfish. Definitely worth the wait, though I recommend getting something to nosh on if you're pretty hungry. The portion is fairly small but packed with flavor! I will definitely be back to sit by the firpit and explore the menu. read more

The title of most Yelp-reviewed Vietnamese restaurant in Seattle has been tightly contested for many years. The Green Leaf in the International District and Tamarind Tree have been in a neck and neck race for this distinction. Tamarind Tree currently holds this title and has created some separation versus its rival. I attribute this to there being a second Green Leaf now in Belltown taking away some business from the ID location. I have known about Tamarind Tree for quite some time, but never got to try it until recently when my sister and brother-in-law were visiting town. The restaurant is located off South Jackson near Viet Wah. There is a parking lot behind the entrance to Thanh Vi and Sichuanese Cuisine in which you can park to dine here. From the outside, the restaurant doesn't look like much. The exterior of the restaurant looks like a dump to be frank. But the difference is night and day as you enter the restaurant which was nicely furnished and looked like an upscale restaurant dining room. The menu at Tamarind Tree is different from other Vietnamese restaurants in that it specializes in provincial Vietnamese cuisine. Thus you can expect to find menu items here that you wouldn't find at other Vietnamese restaurants in Seattle that don't go beyond the usual pho, bun, banh mi and rice dishes menu. I would compare the menu here to what you would find at Brodard in Southern California. The menu is priced comparably to Green Leaf. And meals are priced differently for lunch and dinner. Lunch entrees are a couple bucks cheaper. Since it was a cold day and I wasn't feeling well, I opted for a noodle soup dish. Rather than go for beef pho, I decided to opt for the bac lieu seafood noodles ($10, L). I wasn't sure what to expect with this dish, but I ended up enjoying this noodle soup. The Vietnamese name of this dish is called bún mam and was full of seafood items including fish, shrimp and squid. There was also eggplant and a strange piece of wrapped up pork. I wasn't particularly keen on the eggplant since I thought it was misplaced and the pork was probably unnecessary. But I really liked all of the other ingredients in this dish. I like the thin rice vermicelli noodles that they use here. And the anchovy broth in this noodle soup tastes a bit reminiscent to the assam laksa that I had last year in Penang. It has that same pungent flavor (yet not very fishy), except that the broth in the bún mam is sweet. Based on my visit, I can see why this restaurant is the most reviewed Vietnamese restaurant in town. The dining room ambiance and diverse menu makes for a winning combination. read more

Tamarind Tree Restaurant - Bac Lieu Seafood Noodles ($10) & Veggies - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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If you want a delicious dining experience, try their seven courses of beef! This seven course meal is made to be shared between two people. Accompanying the meal is a big plate full of lettuce, carrots, bean sprouts, young banana, pineapple, jicama, herbs, pickles, rice noodles, rice paper, roasted peanuts, and anchovy sauce. We were told that these fixings were used for courses 2-6 to wrap and dunk. Alrighty, onto the meal. This is what we ate (this is listed in the order the food came out in): Gi bò ~ Beef salad Shredded cabbage, carrot, and green herbs with house dressing. Great starter dish. I thought the salad was nice and light with the dressing (fish sauce). Bò nhúng dm ~ Beef vinegar Thin slices of beef and vinegar broth. This was like a Vietnamese version of hot pot. The meat is sliced very thin and you only just have to dip this in the boiling pot of vinegar for a few seconds. Wrap this in with some rice paper with veggies and noodles for a tasty treat. The next 4 dishes were grouped together. Again, you use the fixings to wrap with the meat: Bò nng ~ Grilled beef Grilled marinated beef slices rolled with Vietnamese bacon. Bò lá-lt ~ Beef la-lot Grilled marinated ground beef wrapped in la-lot leaves. Bò m chày ~ Fatty beef Grilled marinated ground beef wrapped in a thin sheet of fat. Ch ùm ~ Steamed beef patty Steamed ground beef marinated with spices, egg, and vegetables. Last course: Cháo bò ~ Beef rice soup Rice soup made with ground beef broth topped with cilantro, green onions, and pepper. This was a good dish to end the seven course beef meal. It was very light and tasty. What I enjoyed about the seven course beef meal were the different textures and flavors: Chewy, crunchy, sweet, savory, tangy, spicy and bitter. I felt that all the dishes flowed well with each other. I wouldn't recommend ordering appetizers because this is filling. So filling that I had to box the leftovers, which made an awesome salad later in the day. Other items I like to order here are their spring rolls (I love how there's a fried rice wrapper inside!) and the vermicelli noddles with grilled pork. read more

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Tucked away in the corner of the parking lot is this restaurant you definitely need to check out! They have a variety of foods--from rice dishes to soup noodles to noodle bowls to spring rolls to fun drinks, they have a little bit of everything. When we went to visit, we got: spring rolls, Vietnamese coffee, a rice dish, a vermicelli noodle bowl, and a soup noodle. Everything was amazing! I was so impressed with their grilled meats! The barbecue taste was just something you need to try. The Vietnamese coffee was made perfectly, not too sweet, not too strong. I have been wanting to come here and Tamarind Tree did not disappoint! I can't wait to go back to try more dishes!! read more

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The restaurant is pretty hard to find in a sketchy looking parking lot but once you're instead, the restaurant looks well decorated and has a great atmosphere. Make sure to get a reservation in so you don't have to wait for a table. The menu is extremely large so there's something for everyone. The portions were extremely filling, everything tastes great and authentic. read more

Tamarind Tree Restaurant - Tamarind Tree Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I swore I wrote a review for this place years ago... but I guess not. This review is definitely long overdue. Tamarind Tree is one my my favorite Vietnamese restaurants in Seattle. I love the decor and ambiance of this place. The outdoor seating arrangement is great on a summer night or even in the winter time because they have a decent heating system. The parking lot can be a huge mess and very difficult to maneuver and find parking, so I recommend either parking elsewhere or just come when it's not going to be peak dinner times. My favorite dishes to order here are hands down the broken rice and Hainanese chicken rice. Their vermicell bowls are really good too, but I think it's the only place that serves broken rice (that I know of.) Service is super great and they accommodate large parties too. I had my birthday dinner here one year and we had 12 people or something and they sat us outside, no problem. This restaurant is also perfect for dates because of the romantic ambiance. You can sit next to the fire pit if you're lucky. During their anniversary event, they have a special where several entrees are only $5 for lunch. That is an AMAZING deal if you can catch it. read more

Was a little hectic getting in on an early Saturday night (with all Seattle wanting that done in experience). Tons of take out folks along with busy in person dining made for a long line. But once seated - we had our Duck Salad and Tamarind Crepes ... which made it all worth it- and out the door in less than an hour. read more

Tamarind Tree Restaurant - Fireside - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Was headed to Dong Thap for dinner Friday night but got distracted and ended up here. Which is pretty much in the same shopping center/building but on the other side. We were all starving. There were 4 of us, we got there around 8:30-9 pm and were seated pretty quickly. We ordered: - prawn fried rice - pork chop and rice - egg rolls - banh knot (mini shrimp pancakes) - 2x bowls of pho The taste of the broth of the pho was not on point. The broth was watery, and didn't have that flavor it needed. I also talked to another set of friends who have been here, and they said their least favorite dish were the soups from here. So don't get the pho here! But everything else was great. I loved the banh knot! Egg rolls, they only serve you 3 of them per order, and they don't cut it in 1/2 so it's a little hard to share. I had a bite of the fried rice and that was delicious too. read more

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Delicious: DE-LI-CIOUS. That was basically all I could think about after what I'd eaten here. Asian Eggplant Satay---full of flavor and melts in your mouth... haha, that just reminded me of a bit from Candyman - Knockin' Boots: (plays tune in head) "...Understand I'm the Candyman And I melt in your mouth, not in your hands..." Mmm... My main was the Vegetarian Crepe. Now, I was hesitant at that because I've always thought, and had, "crepes" as a snack/dessert with fruit or whatever. This caught my glance, and after reading it, I suppose I was rather confident I would like it... since i did order it, afterall! ;) And it turned out, I really did enjoy it. The crepe is a different texture than I've ever had (i wonder if a fork would've been a better weapon of choice for it, instead of chopsticks), but it the crepe being tasty, and the veggie insides refreshingly complimented the whole thing. Despite review counts, I usually still ramble about decor and stuff, but i think i'll pass on this one. The 100,000+ words that make up the 300+ reviews of this place did a great job. There'll prolly be one at some point with a ridiculous # of reviews that i'll still ramble about, but that's for another time. I think we all enjoyed our pickings. Service was pleasant, despite perhaps a small ingredient error, but still nice, plenty of tea refills (haha L!) and a nice first experience for getting my feet weet in Little Saigon. R-e-c-o-m-m-e-n-d! (psst: it ain't that hard to find! Just head straight to the back retaining wall and head east to the corner) :P read more

Tamarind Tree Restaurant - So *SO* good... - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Loved the food. Food quality is also very good. The hospitality is also nice and the ambience too read more

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Came here for lunch one day. The best description I can give the inside of this place is that it's an upscale Vietnamese restaurant. And coming from California where I'm used to casual Vietnamese pho places, I was hesitant to try this place. Plus reading reviews about people finding cockroaches or newspaper in their food wasn't exactly the most appealing... Regardless, I wanted to play it safe and get a rice dish. Ended up choosing the tamarind seafood combo platter (not sure if that's what it was called) that had various meats and a grilled shrimp with rice and salad. It was pretty good, nothing jaw dropping. Only thing giving this place 4 stars instead of 5 was that the server asked our party like 3 times if we wanted appetizers. And you would have thought by the first time we said no, she would have figured it out that it's still going to be no the third time. read more

Tamarind Tree Restaurant - Tamarind Tree Seafood Combo Platter - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We ordered the following: Braised Pork Crispy kolrhabi with dill Grilled pork fried rice Egg rolls Great egg rolls and the sauce Delicious grilled pork rice, but the pork was still too chewy Braised pork was hard, chewy, inedible basically, but flavor was there. They didn't cook it long enough. Crispy kolrhabi had no flavor. Kolrhabi by itself is very sweet and delicious. Tomatoes in the dish were very bland, no taste. I only tasted dill that was hard and chewy because it was a mature dill. read more

I went twice. I got the lemongrass tofu dish. One is the one with chilly and the other one isn't. In my opinion, I thought the chilly one tasted better read more

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We had a large group for dinner and were told it would be a short wait which it was, however, once we were seated we weren't tend to at all. We waited for quite some time as we didn't know if we would be receiving a menu or given a QR code. We didn't have enough plates, napkins/silverware, and water so we had to request for some which didn't arrive until after we received our appetizers. Probably took about an hour for us to get our food, I am not complaining about the time it took to get our food because I can be patient since there's a pandemic going on, however, I don't think that the staff were attentive nor cared about our table specifically. The service was extremely slow like they would overlook our table and when we tried to get their attention we were ignored. When we were all clearly done eating we asked for the check and a female employee ignored my partner but he managed to get our waiter who gave us the bill, however, again we kept waiting for someone to come back to get the card so I had to physically get up and dropped it to the staff. Waited around longer while the waiter struggled for a few minutes to uncork a wine bottle before he could return our card to us. Lots of food was ordered, a few shiitake mushroom sides, prawn fried rice, tofu fresh rolls, stuffed squid, shrimp baguette, green string beans and a few rice bowls. All the food was delicious. All of us have been here before ages ago, for me I was last here a few years back but the service was pretty bad tonight. I'd say we were there about 2 hours or so and a lot of it was waiting for someone to share the menu and take our orders. It was pretty packed for inside and outdoor seating. We sat outside and there were heat lamps, was not sure the reason but one heat lamp behind us was either turned off or had died while we finished up eating. Our friends had 3 children with them, 1 being a baby and they got cold. I feel like that could have been a good opportunity to check on our table, see if there's anything needed which didn't occur but would have been nice to been offered a different heat lamp since it's pretty cold outside already even with our warm attire. It was decently enclosed so it was warm but once that other one was off I highly suggest wearing something warm when eating outside. Again, cuisine was extremely great but the overall experience was not. read more

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Mid-pandemic, mid-halloween evening, week of the election. Crazies walking around downtown everywhere. We ordered a to go order over the phone and came to pick it up. The food was amazing the service great. Hong is the man. Please come and visit this gem. read more

I'm a frequent customer who was a big fan, but NOT anymore . Last week we ate outside (in your patio area) and we saw two (live) rats near us. We also noticed all your rat traps very close to all of the tables, and the traps look very unsanitary and unappetizing. On the way out, we also saw a dead rat on the ground next to my car. Unless you do something about this, I will not be able to return as your customer . I'm pretty upset because you were one of those places I visited often and had recommended to my friends. I don't like leaving bad reviews, and tried several times to contact you first via your website, but your website contact page does not work. read more

This is a good spot for Vietnamese food in the Seattle area. The food is generally above average and reasonably priced. While parking can get a little crowded, it's free in the nearby lot. On our two visits here, the wait has been reasonable: around 5 minutes for a table of 3 on the first visit and zero wait for a table of two on the second visit. We liked the following: - Spring rolls (goi con) - $6.95 - Grilled pork chop rice (com suon heo nuong xa) - $10.50 - Pork and egg rolls (bun thit nuong cha gio) - $12.75 read more

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Food: 4.1/5 Spring rolls - better than average and decently large portion, had some crispy bits not typically found in a spring roll but it was a pleasant mouth feel with good flavor La Lot Beef Noodle Soup - very solid, good well balanced flavor with notes of tomato, rare beef, and umami sweetness. Highly recommend Broken Rice with pork - average pork texture and flavor, rice is sticky in some bits and dry in others. Good filling dish but I'm sure there's other better options on the menu. Service 3/5 - staff is aggressive and coarse - but on brand for most Asian restaurants, wasn't personally offended but could offend certain crowds if not expecting this type of treatment. Sat us outside even though we didn't ask for that. read more

Tamarind Tree Restaurant - Patio - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Tamarind Tree - I've heard so much about you but I've never seen you around. And then I found you on the first night of new years and all I have to say is : where have you been all my life? i love Vietnamese food because it's a mix of savory/sweet/tangy/salty/spicy which is my type of cuisine- a little bit of everything and this place has it all. It's really hard to choose what to order. luckily i was with my family so we could do family style. I love their teapots, it's huge so I can drink all the tea I want. I love the firepit and clean atmosphere. they even have outside firepits I believe or torches. Scallop/papaya salad is a great choice, and the vermicelli bowls. Have to come back soon! read more

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This place has successfully gentrified the typical Vietnamese restaurant without sacrificing its authenticity. As far as Vietnamese restaurants go, that's high praise. Instead of opening a restaurant somewhere else where they can cater to non-Vietnamese customers and upswell their items, Tamarind Tree remains in the Little Saigon area along with other Vietnamese businesses that still reflect their refugee origins. The food here is good, and surprisingly, still cheap despite the nicer interior design. One thing I was most impressed about with this place though, was the service. Service is not something I really expect from a Vietnamese restaurant, but my server checked on me many times and always invited me to wave her down if I needed anything. If I hadn't seen her do so at each of her tables, I would have though she was hitting on me. Great food at affordable prices. I'd definitely return. read more

Tamarind Tree Restaurant - Bánh Xèo - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Tastefully-designed, clean, not overly-priced, and pretty good food. It's a combination you don't see too often in the International District. Tamarind Tree pulls it off nicely. I came with a pretty big group (13 people) and they were able to accommodate us pretty nicely. It was a little tight, but we were all friends, so it was no big deal. As far as the food, my wife ordered the vermicelli bowl with grilled pork and egg roll. Their pork was a tad dry, but I liked the flavor. Their fish sauce was also solid. The egg roll is unique, in a good way. The skin is a little thicker than typical egg rolls, so you get more of a crunch, and more surface area of fried goodness. I like that. The inside is also filled generously. It's worth the extra $1, as one of my friends assured me. I tried their Pho Special. The soup doesn't seem to be laden with MSG, and it was actually quite rich in flavor. My meat-to-noodles ratio was incredibly favorable. I usually never have an issue with too much meat by the end of the bowl, but I actually had too much meat! In a good way. Amazing. They gave me a lemon slice instead of a lime slice with my pho, though. What is that? The service was nice, and even though we had a big group, it didn't take all too long to get our orders, food, and checks. The decor and atmosphere of the place is great, but it's a little hidden and hard to get to if you don't know where it is. Especially if you're having to navigate the difficult parking lot. Overall, it was a good experience, and is a great option for a nicer sit-down Vietnamese restaurant in the ID. read more

Tamarind Tree Restaurant - Vermicelli bowl with grilled pork and egg roll. - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First time visiting Seattle and we had a great dinner here. It was a chilly evening so we decided to order their pho. I ordered the beef stew pho and it was delectable. My body felt better and warm eating the soup after a long tiring tour. We also ordered spring rolls with shrimp and pork with its tasty peanut sauce. I love the crunch inside and how it was freshly made. The place looks fancy. They have indoor and outdoor dining. And the servers are helpful and friendly. I definitely recommend this restaurant. read more