From the outside, you might wonder if you got the right place. But inside has interesting decor and comfortable seating. A warm fire adds to the lends a cozy ambiance. The service was quietly elegant and the food incredibly delicious. So many menu items are great that I hesitate to mention just one. Highly recommend for good food and service. read more

We recently went back to the Tamarind Tree after being away for many years. Parking near the restaurant is much easier, but the neighborhood has deteriorated and the connected buildings nearby look deserted. When we were in the restaurant, there were very few customers and only one waitress. Albeit, we were there on a Tuesday night, but it felt like the restaurant was existing on fumes. Hope it is busier later in the week. The food was as good as usual but expensive. read more

The place looks really nice in the inside. I wouldn't have guessed from the outside. My friend just got back from Vietnam and was craving banh xeo, and I haven't had it in a while so I said I could go for some too. So we both ended up with the same thing. Service was pretty smooth. The food was good, but I think it was a bit too pricy for what it was. read more

Tamarind Tree Restaurant - Banh Xeo - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I always love the food here, they have a very large menu with many options for all sorts of dietary needs. Everything has great flavor and the service is always friendly. This are is well known to have lots of issues so hopefully the city and SPD can work together to clean this area up so small businesses like this don't suffer as a result of something they have little control over. read more

My friends and I had a wonderful dinner at Tamarind Tree earlier this week. Although it's tucked away on the side of a strip mall, it immediately transports you to a leafy oasis of bamboo and fire. We had perfectly grilled skewers of Asian eggplant enlivened with the crunch of chopped peanuts and the tang of a Vietnamese dipping sauce, as well as skewers of fat, juicy mushrooms and springy tofu. My favorite dish of the night, though, was the Vietnamese crepe of crackly fried rice flour flavored with coconut milk and filled with a yummy combination of shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, and mushrooms. It was a real wow! The service was efficient and graceful. A truly fantastic meal! read more

The interior is beautiful - casual but also completely date-night worthy. Went for Dinner on a Sunday evening. The menu is LARGE, HUGE the variety of items - even dessert and amazing sounding cocktails! Beautiful plating. Complimentary tea with your meal. Tried: -Lemongrass Beef Spring Rolls ($11.50) - The beef is exceptionally fragrant and the rolls are very neatly crafted. -Tamarind Tree Crepe ($21) - Loved the texture of the crepe itself, made with rice flour. Stuffed with bean sprouts and several types of proteins and mushrooms and scented with coconut. Comes with a side of greens. Only nit that it was a tad greasy. I definitely want to come back and try way more items :) read more

Tamarind Tree Restaurant - Lemongrass Beef Spring Rolls ($11.5) - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I think I just found my go-to to get my Vietnamese food fix!! For the table we got banh beo and banh khot and they were great!! I'm actually surprised to find these dishes right in Seattle as these aren't the most staple Viet dishes lol. For myself I got hainan chicken because I have been craving that for MONTHS now lool. It definitely satisfied my craving, but I will say I have definitely had better homemade chicken rice and ginger sauce. Though hainan is probably not what most people go here for anyway The most impressive item though was the eggroll that came with the bun thit nuong... How did they give em that awesome crunch?? This place also gets bonus points for having a PARKING LOT!! read more

Tamarind Tree Restaurant - Banh beo - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

Food is good. Portions are large and prices are fair. Definitely have some menu items that you cannot get at every Vietnamese restaurant in the city. Service is fast and prompt. Space is clean and well kept. Indoor and outdoor seating available but not a great view outside. You're just sitting in the parking lot if you choose to sit outside. There is a parking lot but it is shared with other shops and restaurants in the strip. Might be a little hard to find the first time. read more

Enjoyed the interior design and service was friendly and attentive. The tea that comes out with the water tasted nice and floral. Bun bo hue was really flavorful, but our friend expected it spicier (he just ended up adding chili oil) but still enjoyed it. Lemongrass beef with rice was good, so was the pork vermicelli bowl (eggroll wrapper was different than I expected, tasted more like deep fried rice paper, so it was ok but more chewy than I'd prefer) and the sweet potato and shrimp entree. I like that the menu is extensive and includes more than just the mainstream Vietnamese dishes, but also very hard to decide what to get with how extensive the menu is read more

Tamarind Tree Restaurant - TL: shrimp and sweet potato entree TR: Chili Lemongrass Beef Rice BR: pork vermicelli bowl with fried eggroll BL: Bun Bo Hue Special - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is my favorite viet place in Seattle!! My bf is very picky with viet food and he recommends this place after visiting! My favorite is the #1 special with grilled pork, egg, broken rice, veggies, and fish sauce. It's amazing and i could eat it every day. We've also had the other dishes here and they are just as good! The menu is extensive so there's options for everyone. Service is great and food comes out fast & hot! If you're craving viet food COME HERE! read more

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I love Vietnamese food and Tamarind Tree has been on my list to try for a while, especially since looking at the reviews and pictures! We decided to swing by and check it out on a Thursday around dinnertime (6:45pm) and had not wait time to get seated. As other reviews have mentioned, the restaurant is hidden away behind a shopping center and the parking lot next to it is a bit worn down - Would just note to be a bit mindful if you are planning on driving and parking. The ambience of the restaurant is nice and definitely gives good quiet date night vibes. There were so many options to try as the menu was quite extensive, but I'll review the two dishes that we got below: Cinnamon Pork Rice Balls: The pork rice balls were tasty and had a good strong porky flavor - you can also taste a bit of rice vinegar in the meatballs that complements the pork profile. I am a fan of the popped rice crust as it gives a slightly sticky aftertaste texture sensation that is pleasing and the shredded coconut was also a delicious garnish to the appetizer both in terms of flavor and texture. Broken Rice: There was a good variety of stuff to enjoy on this platter! The pork chop had good barbeque flavor and you could definitely taste the smokiness - only thing that I wished was that it was a bit more hot. The egg cake was tasty and had a light and slightly spongy texture. The pork rind had the most interesting flavor out of everything on the plate, it was slightly spicy profile that you could feel in your sinuses - kind of like how eating wasabi feels. The egg was fried nicely, had a good crust and runny egg yolk. A decent amount of food if you are looking to fill up! For the two dishes above, it cost about $31 - which is a bit on the pricier side, but I would personally say Tamarind Tree is one of the more solid Vietnamese options that I've tried thus far in the Seattle area. I would definitely like to come back and try the many other options on the menu (4.5 Stars!) read more

Tamarind Tree Restaurant - Chả quế cớm xanh ~ Cinnamon pork rice balls - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Tamarind Tree, is as it self-describes on Google maps, a popular spot for inventive Vietnamese cuisine & cocktails in an elegant, soothing setting. I would say that is fairly accurate. It definitely is more than just your run-of-the-mill pho house or Vietnamese restaurant. The flavors pop out of the ingredients with each bite, and the portions are very generous. However, it's worth noting that Tamarind Tree does lean on the pricey side. While the experience is undoubtedly top-notch, it may not be suitable for everyday dining due to the expense. That said, the quality and innovation in their food make it a place I'd be more than happy to revisit on special occasions or as a reward for myself next time I time make the unenviable trip to the airport to pick someone up to drop someone off. read more

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What a great first experience eating Bun Bo Hue! My wife and I came on a Friday night, and needless to say, business was a-boomin'! We had to wait quite a while, but the waiters were kind and courteous and gave us periodic updates on when we would be seated. Given the dark days of COVID, it must be hard working a bit understaffed while juggling a packed house, so kudos to them. My wife and I ordered 2 bowls of Bun Bo Hue and the lemongrass beef satay. I love (emphasis on the LOVE) pho, especially on a cold day, but I heard so many great things about the BBH that I felt compelled to try it. The satay? Meh. I could pass on it. It's really gingery, which is fine for some, but not really for me. It was three small pieces of meat, which I think was not worth the price. I'll probably go for the crepe or egg rolls or spring rolls next time. The BBH was great though! Not too spicy, yet had a nice kick to it. The broth was so hearty, and the noodles and meat paired well together to form a delicious heart-warming (literally) experience. My only qualm was that I wish they put a bit more meat. I think I only had 2 slices of beef, so that was a bit underwhelming. But the rest of the dish was great, and it was definitely a hearty meal. Overall, my love and obsession of pho would trump BBH, but Tamarind tree serves a mean BBH, in all the good ways. read more

Food and service were amazing and quick. Very nice restaurant. I was scared of the location at first and went in and it was great. We got several diffrent items pictured below. All were delicious. read more

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While located in a sketchy parking lot, this place actually has really nice decorations and ambience, most notably a waterfall. I went here for lunch and was pretty quiet; what's even better is that the menu prices are at least a dollar cheaper for lunch than for dinner, for an exact same dish! A nice touch is that they gave me both hot tea and cold water, instead of having to choose one or the other. The tea is slightly strong, although did not carry a strong tea flavor. Regardless they are both complementary which is great. I got the Bun Bo Hue which has chewy noodles in a slightly spicy tangy broth which has beef and pork slices, shrimp patty, and meatball, all of which make the noodle soup a satisfying and filling meal. The soup is more mild than other Vietnamese places, though my sample size is less than 5. Regardless, it's a nice dish for the cold weather. The menu is so large and they have everything you can think of in terms of Vietnamese cuisine. It's honestly pretty hard to pick a few out of such a menu, but I think from what friends and other reviews say, you can't really go wrong. read more

Tamarind Tree Restaurant - Bun bo hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

- super busy restaurant so they forgot side of veggies :// service was alright - veggie noodles was ok wouldn't get again - sugar cane shrimp was good! - baby clam was really disappointing.. oily and had to fish for the clams cause it was covered in other things like peanuts - bo kho was ok! wouldn't get again read more

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I haven't been here in forever but have been here several times in the past pre-covid. We picked up to-go orders from here last week because we were craving Vietnamese food and the parking situation here is just a lot easier to manage than other places in Chinatown (they have an actual parking lot!). We ordered a vermicelli bowl with pork and added a fried egg roll and also got the grilled pork fried rice. Both were very tasty and big portions as well! We shared both and ate maybe 2/3 of the fried rice and ate the rest as leftovers the next day. They are also open for indoor dining and I would say this is one of the nicer Vietnamese restaurants with nice decor and dimmer lighting for dinner. Will definitely come back here again in the near future for take out or if we feel like dining in! read more

This glossy Vietnamese restaurant is tucked back into a far corner of an otherwise rather grungy-looking Asian shopping center. Not your pho and banh mi lunch counter, this has real dishes of real cuisine, well made. I tried an appetizer of baby clams on cracker, which turned out to be a dish of clams mixed with peanuts and seaweed(?) and what else, with a cup of dipping sauce and a very large cracker that you might, or might not, put the clam mixture on. For an entree, beef short ribs, which you usually see at Korean places, but these Vietnamese do them much the same. I ordered this as a rice plate, and that's where the typical Vietnamese counter food style came out, because besides the large hunk of rice there was a salad - different ingredients shelved separately - and a fried egg on top. read more

Growing up on Viet food, I'm very particular about viet cuisine restaurants. That being said, this food was tasty, filling, and had very bright and rich flavors. It is more expensive but very worth it. Great vegetarian options. I enjoyed the com chay dac biet, however my shittake mushroom tasted a little off and might have been charred a little too long. Other than that, would definitely go again and recommend to my friends. read more

Tamarind Tree Restaurant - Com Chay Dat Biet Lunch - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We dined here by accident because Vietnam House was being remodeled and thought this was a different entrance LMAO. I ordered the cơm đặc biệt which included most food items in a broken rice dish except they usually serve it with traditional rice. It came with grilled prawn, steam egg meatloaf/ chả trứng, egg roll, chạo tôm, grilled pork or skewer, fish sauce, and vegetables. The egg roll tasted different from usual Vietnamese egg rolls I've tried, it's similar to the one from Costco. The food was just okay. I think the food they cater is more for parties/ the bar and non-Viets. The customer service was good though! I accidentally dropped chạo tôm and they were really nice and got me another one free of charge. read more

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I've come here twice now with friends!! The serving sizes are so generous and the staff is very friendly. The lemongrass chicken and beef noodle bowls are really good and the sauce comes on the side so you can pick how much you want to put in the noodles. My friends really enjoyed the pho so I would also recommend that. The indoor seating area has a great vibe but I absolutely love the outside seating area. The fountain and the greenery really make the experience feel so much fancier! read more

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So let's talk about Tamarind Tree! I really want to give this place a 4 but ended up giving it a 3.5. As we walk in the restaurant, we were there for a birthday party of 10 we were immediately greeted. The bring over a fresh pot of tea and we wait for the other party. We look at the drink menu first and the waitress mentions that Tamarind Tree is known for their cocktails"top ten in Seattle". We order lychee martini, basil martinis and a cumquat one. The lychee and cumquat were good but the basil was not up to par. Our party showed up and we began to order a bunch of appetizers. From the egg rolls, to spring rolls, beef roll, mushroom satay, egg plant satay. Each was good but had a big hint of lemongrass. For the main course I order the beef salad it was 75 percent cabbage and 20'percent beef . All of the food here was okay. It was a great birthday, decent food and good service. Overall 3.5 rating. read more

Came here twice with my mom for some authentic Vietnamese food. I had the seven course beef which I asked if I could have only one of the seven course (the vinegar beef). Was a little disappointed that they charge me full price for it when I didn't even eat all 7 of the courses . Overall, I think the food is okay but the price is pretty expensive . read more

You know an Vietnamese restaurant is good when you see mostly Vietnamese persons in it. Like it's menu, the restaurant is huge! As a result, service was a little slow but it was pretty busy when we got there. Overwhelmed by all of the options, the waiter recommended the Chili Lemongrass Beef Noodle dish (given my food restrictions) accompanied with the classic Thai tea. read more

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So disappointed! Used to dine here regularly when I lived in Seattle but haven't been here in years. Was excited to eat some tasty food - especially egg rolls. Super duper disappointing that they were not the same crispy delicious egg rolls. Rather they were semi crispy, oddly tasting sus egg rolls. We got other dishes too including pho, chicken satay (pretty gross), lemongrass tofu, pork fried rice, etc. The only item that didn't make me regret was the fried rice. even then it was borderline acceptable. I don't know if this was just an off day, but will probably not return for a loooooong time. read more

We came in at 8:30 and they sat us even though they close at 9. Super fast, kind staff, fun ambiance and INCREDIBLE food. Zero complaints, 10/10, every dish was divine. read more

Wowowow quite possibly my new favorite viet restaurant in Seattle area. I'm no expert in viet food authenticity but what I love about this place is there's soooo many different viet dishes. I love pho and Bahn mi but I also love that this place offers more than the traditional dishes you see in most viet restaurants. The waiter recommended the seafood noodle soup dish and we also got the shrimp and coconut rice cakes and grilled pork chop rice. All were sooo delicious and the noodle soup was bomb!!! Never had it in other places. Pricing was also more than reasonable- portions are pretty big and I left stuffed. I can't wait to come back here more often. The best part- the restaurant is so spacious and has plenty of parking!! read more

The menu is not very friendly for a person who is trying Vietnamese food for first time. Also, it does not specify that food is going to be ice cold and nothing will even be warm in that entire dish. I ordered veg noodles with fried tofu and felt like it just taken out of a freezer and served to me. Friends ordered chicken satay which were very chewy like a rubber and burnt, pole bowl was average, pho had chewy chicken pieces, Tamarind seafood plate was also below average with burned meat pieces and to top it fried egg roll was so chewy that I started having pain in my gums and came at the time of cheque after main course was done! Overall worst experience would not recommend even though restaurant has good reviews and ratings on google it's misleading! read more

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I'm the friend that Trong N. mentioned who got back recently from Vietnam in a prior review. It's definitely located in a sketchy parking lot but the inside is a lot different as it has a nice fancy vibe. When it's dinner time they bring out candles to each table! It's a great date spot! The food is quite good albeit a bit pricy but I did just come back from Vietnam so can't really compare the authenticity and value you'd get there. read more

Continuing to try more thing on their menu~ Was craving spring rolls, and I was on the hunt for authentic ones. Gave this place a go, and I think it was decent! Although a bit on the expensive side ($14 for 2 spring rolls) , the portions are larger than most other Vietnamese spring rolls you find in the area. The meat is flavorful and well marinated. It comes with vermicelli noodles, fried wonton skins and lettuce inside. The one thing that I wish was different was their sauce. Traditionally, spring rolls come with peanut sauce but this restaurant give a sauce I am not sure of. It's seems to be fish sauce and vinegar based. read more

Tamarind Tree Restaurant - Spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It took a solid bit of time to find the place. It's tucked away in an unassuming corner but once you're inside it's got such a great ambiance. After that, it took another solid bit of time to order - the menu never ends. They have so many options and they all sound delicious. But with the recommendation of the waiter I got the grilled chicken vermicelli bowl. Then it took a solid bit of time to eat because there was so much food. All of these are problems I'd be happy to have again. Had a great experience here and am so glad we got there a bit earlier than a normal dinner hour before it got too crowder. read more

Tamarind Tree Restaurant - Chili chicken vermicelli bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cute spot for dinner. There's an area in the back with an open fire and custom built-in round tables that guests can be seated around during a chilly night. I came here with a girlfriend for the first time to try Tamarind Tree's take on a few of my favorite dishes. The server introduced us first to a unique appetizer called: Chả quế cớm xanh ~ Cinnamon pork rice balls. Oh they were so interesting and delicious! It was crunchy and resembled a lot like a deep fried shrimp ball but with tamarind sauce and a hint of sweetness. Really enjoyed that dish. Other dishes we tried: Bánh bèo chén ~ Huế steamed rice plate. I would've given it a 6/10 since there was too much rice batter in each and it lacked the Đậu Xanh. We ordered the Mực nhồi thịt ~ Stuffed squid dish and that was amazing. Very flavorful, good texture and prepared very well. I recommend it. Lastly (I know this is all for two people) we ordered the Bánh cuốn dặc biệt ~ Special steamed roll. I enjoyed this dish the least because the steamed rolls were very bland and dry. The grilled pork really lacked flavor and it was very tough. Overall the service was great- the food was a hit or miss but definitely was able to enjoy a couple of dishes that I would come back for. read more

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Wow! This food is next level. One of our party did the ordering so I'm not sure which items we ate but, man, was it sooo good. Fresh, well prepared, and delicious. This is one of those meals I will remember (and crave) for a long time. I will be back!! read more

Story: Basically an institution in the International District of Seattle. The new owner has done a nice job with this place. Don't let the unassuming parking lot front fool you, hidden behind it is this gem. Situation: Went for dinner with a large group of 10. Been trying so hard to find a place that caters to both meat lovers, pescatarian/vegetarian (i.e. I wanna eat Asian but not so oily) alike. Tip: 7 course beef dinner for the former. Fish soup for the latter. Tamarind Tree delivered! We were also able to secure a spot in their outdoor patio that was HEATED and nicely decorated. This place is overall a win. read more

Tamarind Tree Restaurant - This is one of their 7 Courses of Beef Dinner - Vietnamese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is the only restaurant that is open in the plaza. The wait for a table was not long at all, but waiting for our server took over 20 minutes to take our order. Food was good. However, when we walked outside there were so many giant rats running all over the place. I saw 3 that ran into the restaurant's outside patio. It made me feel very nauseous and sickening to see so many rats running uncontrollably outside and inside the patio. Makes me question if they make it inside the kitchen. read more

Overall nice ambiance with friendly service. Food came out quickly and everything was pretty decent! My only complaint would be the flavors are not as pungent or heavy hitting as I would like it-- sauces and dishes are all a little light. There's absolutely no spice even in the chili lemongrass beef, however, at the end of our meal I realized I could've asked for chili paste and oil which it definitely would've elevated everything. Otherwise everything was very fresh and good and a solid option for good viet dishes. read more

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I went and ordered the broken rice again. This time, the meat was a bit cold and slightly too salty. The food is overall still pretty good, but it stood out less this time. 4/5 for the food. read more

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It has been a while since we visited this delightful hidden gem just above the ID/Chinatown! Started off with the fresh prawn spring rolls filled with fresh herbs and rice noodles and a peanut sauce. Also got the green mango salad with freshly pickled jicama carrot, roasted peanuts, and fresh herbs served with tamarind sauce and grilled chicken; and the duck salad with shredded cabbage, carrot, and fresh herbs, pickled onion, roasted peanuts topped with skinless/boneless duck in house dressing served with ginger sauce. For entrees they didn't disappoint with the grilled beef short ribs and rice, the curry with chicken, morning glory stir fried with garlic, large pho with four meats, and chili lemongrass prawns on a bed of rice noodles. Hopefully they'll be sticking around a bit as rumor a while back had them closing if the property got sold... read more

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Oh my goodness, where do I begin? So, I went there with my local friend on a recent visit... I always trust his judgment on good Vietnamese food. Also, the menu was gigantic. I had to order the nem nuong cuon (spring rolls with pork sausage) and try the cinnamon pork appetizer (so yummy and different!). Also had the banh xeo and banh trang. Also Rau Muong (morning glory) sautéed with garlic. Basically, ordered way too much and ate most of it. Lol i will be back! read more

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