How could I have forgotten about Infinite?! My dad first…read morediscovered them like 15 years ago and I used to have him pick things up for me all the time since he worked a few blocks away. I was recently walking by and they were open so I decided to take a little trip down memory lane. They have something like 20 different soups that rotate, several of which are vegetarian/vegan. I went with a mushroom tortellini, which was really just as good as I remember their products being. The shop isn't much to look at, but that's clearly because all the love goes into the soup! The employee I interacted with was friendly and she got me in and out in no time flat! Cash only and to-go only so you might have to do a little planning, but it's worth it!

Been coming to infinite soups since I was in middle school! I've always loved their cheese potato…read moresoup so much but they always have such a great variety of amazing soups and nice breads for the side! They have always been such nice people every-time I'm back in town I try to grab myself some soup! I remembered coming at lunch in high school and I miss their little front at the post office!

Very good and authentic…read more The broth is beefy and definitely need a bit of seasoning. We added some of the green crushed peppers and kimchi. This is a hearty, warming, healthy meal. I added some rice into my bowl so it can soak in the goodness and was very satisfied. You get radish and kimchi as banchan. We live in Bellevue so it's boring a hike to get here. I would get this weekly if it was closer. Want to come back to dumplings and pancake. The waitress was nice and checked in regularly. Also got free tea. I think it was a barley tea that was delicious.

Came in early for some rice and soup. Ordering is easy as there's a tablet at every table. It not…read moreonly makes ordering easy but there is a visual for the items which is nice. There was also a real menu next to the tablet as well. The soup was piping hot! With an order of the soup you get kimchi and fermented octopus which goes great with the hot rice. We didn't get the bowl of green onions as a condiment with the soup. But maybe it was something we had to ask for? We also ordered the pan friend kimchi mandoo. It had a nice crunch and the filling was plentiful. If you have leftover, they do charge for boxes.

Cafe La Vie has easily become my go to spot. Ever since my wife put me on, it's basically turned…read moreinto a weekly ritual. They never miss every visit is consistent, fresh, and hits every time. Opening at 6am makes it clutch for early mornings too. Pork and shrimp noodle soup is my go to here . Service is amazing, the owners are great, and the ambiance really feels like a true Vietnamese café hangout spot. It's the kind of place you can just sit, eat, and vibe.

This place has been a Vietnamese staple in Tacoma for years. You'll often see a bunch of men…read moregathering here having coffee with their friends before they go about their business everyday. This place is consistently busy. There's indoor and outdoor seating. The building is a small house and has enough space for about 20-30 people inside. Probably another 20-30 if outdoor seating is available. You seat yourself or order from the front if hou are ordering takeout. Tables get cleaned immediately as soon as people leave. Service is quick and the workers are friendly. Their bánh mì đặc biệt (deluxe sandwich) and the cà phê sửa đá (iced condensed milk coffee) are my typical go-tos. The sandwich has layers of meat and portioned appropriately. The pâté adds a rich umami flavor and the Vietnamese bơ (mayo) gives it a buttery flavor. The veggies are always healthy and seem fresh. Also their jalapeños actually have a kick unlike most places I've been to. I recommend this staple to anyone looking for a solid Vietnamese sandwich in Tacoma. Great place to chill and have coffee to start your day. They have other foods like noodle soups, stews, and a rice plate. I haven't tried any of them, but it might be something I might look into in the future

Came here yesterday for the first time after hearing so many good things about this place, was…read moresuper crowded with a long line of waitlist, but I was be able to be seated in like 20' so it's not too too bad! I ordered the traditional mix beef bon broth soup with clear noodles and my bf got tofu soup with a side of dumplings. Tofu soup is ordinary! But the sullungtang is really rich and comfort. It was super cold outside so this soup was a perfect balance to it! The dumplings are well seasoned and the kimchi tho, do I need to say anything else? Tastes homemade and authentic! I will come back soon! Oh yeah don't forget to buy a jar of kimchi to bring home! Only $8.99 sooo good

The food was fine, I got the beef seolleongtang with wide noodles, a clean and light broth…read more Unfortunately what was distasteful was the service. We had ordered a seafood pancake, saw ours be given to another table that ordered later than us. We reminded the waitress once more and saw that one be given to another table as well. We reminded them one last time just to be told "it's coming." At that point, we have been dining in for 45 minutes, finished our soups and just ended up wanting to cancel that order (even though we were looking forward to it). We went up to the cash register and told the waitress to cancel the pajeon but she didn't believe us that it never came and that she had to check our table for herself. Not once were we ever checked up on, just overlooked and ignored... I want to say I like Yi's but I am apprehensive about coming back.

I love Thai food so much, and this place is such a perfect spot to get it. They have indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating, and it's a pretty and comforting ambiance when eating outside with the sun out! The employees were very kind. The presentation of the food is absolutely beautiful, and the food was flavorful. They also have mango sticky rice, and it was so good!! This place is further down south for me, so it is a bit of a drive to get to this restaurant, but I am definitely looking forward to my next visit. Thank you so much, Bloom Thai!

This cozy, colorful restaurant holds a delicious menu with delicate touches of sweetness…read morethroughout. The interior is not only on the smaller side, but also beautiful and comforting--they've created a space that feels warm and inviting while still making everything work efficiently without sacrificing the quality of the dishes. They also have a specials board that changes often, which keeps things interesting if you like to try something new. And the food? Always comes out piping hot and as fresh as can be. It's just as good taking it home as it is dining in--honestly, one of those places you can count on every time.

Ambiance: This is a little confusing shop. It has hanging meat in its window like a classic…read moreChinatown take out restaurant but it's run by a Vietnamese family and has a Vietnamese-themed mural on the wall. They play electro dance music and the TV just cycles between short clips of cities like Rio de Janiero. Nothing is particularly cohesive but service is very friendly and they show up where it counts, the food. Food: I'm an American born Chinese kid from California and the food here could go head to head with anything in San Diego or LA. The broth is clean and simple Chinese style soup, not too salty and perfectly reduced. They load the bowls with tons of protein and are very flexible with whatever combination of proteins you want. The cha sui is perfect with just the right amount of sweet glaze and a touch of char to keep it interesting. The roast pork has one of the crispiest skins I've had which you can just let soak in the broth to your desired consistency. The duck is moist, tender, and relatively meaty (sometimes restaurants source scrawny ducks which are mostly bone). The weakest part of dish is the which have that store-bought taste and could be fresher and slightly more al dente. Overall this some of the best Chinese BBQ I've had, as good as any major city I've been. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area!

Tho Thuong BBQ is SO good!! I genuinely love everything they have…read more It's a small, cozy spot and it definitely gets busy, but honestly it's 100% worth the wait. The food comes out flavorful, fresh, and just hits every time. You can tell they put a lot of care into what they serve. The atmosphere feels lively because of how packed it gets, which kind of adds to the experience. Even when there's a wait, it moves pretty fast and once you're seated, it's all worth it. If you're thinking about going, just go and be prepared to wait a little, but trust me, you won't regret it.

When a restaurant genuinely nails a large group event -- food, service, and atmosphere all landing…read moretogether -- it's worth saying so clearly. Cooper's Food and Drink in Tacoma earned it. Cooper's hosted one of our Porsche Club breakfast social events, and from start to finish this one was a 10. The food was on point throughout, and considering the size of our group, that's borderline remarkable. Breakfast at Cooper's is flavorful and excellent! Everyone came away impressed, which if you've ever tried to please a table full of hungry car enthusiasts, you know is not a given. Andrea led the service, and she was outstanding. This woman knows how to manage a large, hungry group! To perform this with that kind of calm efficiency is a real skill! The whole team reflected the same energy. They were all attentive, warm, and clearly proud of the place they work in. I can't say enough about the people here. The thoughtful touch that really stood out: Porsche-themed mimosas and breakfast spirits prepared specially for our event. That kind of detail is something a great hospitality team delivers. It set the tone for the whole morning. The space itself is immaculate and the decor is genuinely cool. Those of us who hadn't dined there before were genuinely impressed. Cleanliness here is a point of obvious pride. All in all, Cooper's is a destination for casual quality. Magnificent experience, start to finish, and I can't wait to return!

Great spot in Tacoma's Ruston/West End area (I think?). Close to Point Defiance and the Zoo and…read moreother parks and whatnot, not to mention the water - though there is nothing right next to the restaurant. Don't be fooled by the casual surroundings or utilitarian parking lot. This is a great restaurant with wonderful staff and good food. They have a brunch menu with special items on part of the weekend. My friend got their special brunch lobster bisque. I tried one of their holiday cocktails (those rotate, so the one I tried was going away the next day). If you'd rather not have alcohol, they also offered a delicious hot cocoa. French onion soup was on point. Ambience was quiet and comfortable. We seated ourself and the waitress was on the spot - she kept up with us the whole time, was very helpful and friendly. She is a class act. Thank you, Andrea! Will eat here again.

The food was delicious and that service was great! I'm not sure if it was the owner or the manager…read morebut she was awesome! The water had cucumber in it which was also good!

This is the first time I've been here for probably four years. We've moved but were in the area…read morefor the day so thought I'd give it a try. They have a nice menu and the prices are certainly affordable but that said, the service was so slow that we waited for over 30 minutes after we ordered to get our sandwiches and noticed there were others who had been waiting that long to even order. Only one server and one person in the kitchen apparently isn't enough and I felt badly for the server who not only had to do the serving but make coffee drinks and bus tables. When we asked where our lunch order was she was very apologetic and said they were exceptionally busy but bad service is bad service. That said, the sandwiches when they finally arrived were very tasty. I had a Brie, tomato, onion and basil on a toasted baguette. You had your choice of home made chips or coleslaw which I chose and it was very good. My friend had the chicken pesto sandwich with chips also toasted. The sandwiches were very good but no way should it have taken that long to make them. They do have specials as well as appetizers and larger plates and all were certainly affordable.

The msm deli sandwich is so good. Everything feels so fresh- it's all really neatly made and the…read morewhole package is so good. I'm still thinking about this sandwich 2 weeks later. The chicken caeser sandwich lacked some depth/ flavor so I would recommend the signature sandwich if you were debating between the two.

I normally do not get a sandwich as my first meal of the day, but we stumbled upon this spot! I was…read moresuper excited so we went to 'look' and walked out with sandwiches - ha! I ordered the Italian Sammie and my friend got to the Genoa Sammy! We took them back to the hotel room and found that they're missing their condiments! Idk I was suppose to say anything about it. So make sure you know to get your mayo. I got the Italian Sammie and said do you out the vinaigrette olive oil and he mentioned it would. But with the amount of meat and bread it's missing - super said! We got some UTZ and munchies light and fluffy! BOMB We also got these random tasty crème drinks and next time just Pepsi please! I was soooooo excited to find a spot that does cold cuts, but I was super underwhelmed.

I visited for the first time on Friday around 17:00, and the food was absolutely delicious!…read moreThe parking lot was already starting to get busy when I arrived, with all the spots taken up at Ho Soon Yi. There were only a few tables inside but almost half of them were already occupied with several customers. I was quickly seated for a table of 1. The tables are fairly close together and the noise level is low enough to hear conversations around me. I didn't mean to eavesdrop, but I did hear other customers comment at their tables that the food here is good. There's a few ajummas working here, so service was straightforward. I ordered the kalbi dolsot bibimbap, which seemed inexpensive and came with some complementary sides, and they were nice enough to cut my kalbi into bite-sized pieces for me. I would say, if I can finish my food in one sitting at a restaurant, I am either really hungry, satisfied, or both. In this case, it was both! This is my first dolsot bibimbap after moving to Washington recently, and I am glad it did not disappoint.

Was in town for an event at the Tacoma Dome this past weekend and ordered from this spot last year…read more- the food was so good that my friends and I had to order again! We ordered the galbi, bulgogi, galbi-tang, seafood tofu soup, kimchi fried rice, and beef fried rice. Everything was incredibly flavorful, and they included a variety of fresh kimchi on the side. Even with multiple dishes, our order was prepared within minutes. Such a cute mom-and-pop restaurant with great food, fair prices, and excellent customer service. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area!