Lil Red's Shrimp and Grits are so insanely good that you'll want to drive back 30 minutes later and…read moreget another serving. Wonderful people, wonderful food. Great music too!!

Lil Red's is a small Jamaican bbq and soul cuisine spot that offers takeout (order ahead and…read moreprovide credit card info; ~15-20 min wait) and dine in with a small table inside and many tables outside. There's street parking only so ease depends on the hour/day. Staff let us know everything is made in house with love so they can run out of a lot of different things if you come late. For my visit I got the boneless jerk chicken meal with a side of baked beans and Mac and cheese. Based of first impressions, the protein portion looked like half the amount and I expected more for a $22 meal. The chicken was lightly seasoned but came with a sauce that was robust and spicy. The Mac and cheese was pretty heavy but very seasoned and creamy which was nice. The baked beans were like typical bbq baked beans but with a bit more spice. Cornbread was nothing special.

lets start with food Cuban Tofu Panini - didnt seem to have…read morebeen in a paining Press, was cold, wasn't good the skirt steak sandwich - cold steak.... didnt like it at all cooked veggies - surprisingly delicious Green smoothie was solid the restaurant was cute enough but the server wasn't serving. not a great attitude.

Wow, really pleasantly surprised that this fish sandwich was so freaking delicious! This is better…read morethan bar food. I heard they make great drinks, but my drink was just OK. My husband ordered the Reuben and the meat was delicious there could've been more of it not going to complain. The service was quick. It's a no-frills no nonsense sort of place. And I would definitely go back for the fish sandwich again.

I have lived not too far from here and always wanted to try the pastry's. Finally got a chance…read moretoday. It was delish. We got the croissant , a chocolate croissant and a cinnamon roll. First bite of that butter croissant was something else. It was light, flaky and moist at the same time. I'd have to say that they have the best croissant. If you're in the area, you must stop by and try it. Service was fast and easy. Nice people. I walked in and didn't realize I didn't have my wallet. No biggie they didn't make a fuss. Came back and still knew what I originally ordered. I think I might have to go again.

Lots of people, busy but inviting atmosphere, delicious hand pies…read more Chorizo hand pie - hit, buttery dough & wonderful filling Pretzel - just a tiny ball, good but nothing crazy

I was really vacillating between 4 and 5 stars here since my final rating for this place is 4.5/5…read more I'm choosing to rate this 5 stars at the end because of high potential, great staff and hearty food! This indoor restaurant is close to the streets of Rainier Ave and there is unmarked parking all along S Grand St you can utilize, but it can be nearly full like on the Saturday noon around 12:30pm I came here with parents. It is in the same building as the Melody Jabooda Apartments, and is pretty compact inside. There's several small tables inside than can fit a max of 3 people, yet the interior muffles the bulk of the noisy traffic on Rainier Ave. There's some decor on the walls and near the counter where the kitchen is, and the counter to order is almost directly in front of the entrance. Phone reception inside was iffy, as I had to go outside the building to check into here on the Yelp app. Seating was full, mostly from patrons ordering and taking their goods to go but with some actually dining in. For a place that serves banh mi, they also have pho, bun, Vietnamese coffee, lattes and matcha drinks. Several of the drinks are also available in hot formats, and all drinks cost the same except for Vietnamese coffee and lattes which cost $1.95 and $1 less before tax, respectively. There are different price tags for the hot drinks. Banh mi sandwiches also come in bags that look like they could be used for roasted coffee beans - they're dark brown and are about the same size as store-bought coffee bean bags. What a coincidence given they also serve coffee! We got many things from here: - Old school Vietnamese coffee ($7, hot): according to my dad (and me after having several sips), this unfortunately tasted more like American coffee; it was missing sweetened condensed milk to make it more like so, and the coffee itself wasn't strong. It seems regular milk was used as the sweetener instead. - Oolong house blend ($8.95): your standard milk tea. I added both grass jelly and tapioca onto this. Mom liked this and had no complaints; I had a sip and thought it was pretty good too. - Grilled pork banh mi sandwich ($9.95, medium toast): I partially shared this one with my mom. Grilled pork is all right at best, otherwise it has all the works of a great banh mi. We'd still prefer the one from Q Bakery for now. - Butterfly matcha: the butterfly pea flower in this drink created a blue hue inside the drink in its own layer and essentially enhanced the ceremonial matcha taste a lot more, since it tasted more woody and earthier than usual once I mixed everything. It's also sweet enough to satisfy any matcha lover out there. I loved this drink a lot and would highly recommend! - House special banh mi sandwich ($10.95, medium toast): this sandwich is much larger than I expected, and comes with Vietnamese ham, pork ham, pate, jalapeños and what looked like Chinese sausage along with the same works as the grilled pork. Everything went well together and it was loaded! All meats were fresh and just this sandwich alone made me really full. Another high recommend! I really appreciated the staff for asking all the clarifying questions for our banh mi sandwiches and drinks, like how toasted we wanted our sandwiches, the sweetness and ice levels of our drinks, and toppings for those drinks. They also let me and other patrons in line know of wait times for our food, with my order being quoted about 15 minutes and coming out by that timeframe. This place has been open since September of last year, and they have a decked out menu for anyone wanting to grab both food and drink. I'm definitely coming back to try their other drinks and sandwiches!

Oh yeah banh mi spot that's definitely worth a stop even if you're just coming in for drinks…read more We had just eaten, so we skipped the sandwiches this time and went straight for something refreshing. The strawberry jasmine green tea was light, fragrant, and not overly sweet, while the salted plum calamansi jasmine tea had that perfect balance of tangy, citrusy, and slightly savory super refreshing and honestly hit the spot. The space itself is nicely decorated with a cozy, modern vibe, and the customer service was great friendly, quick, and welcoming from the moment we walked in. Only downside is the place is a bit on the smaller side, so seating can feel limited if it gets busy. Haven't tried the banh mi yet, but based on this first impression, I'm definitely coming back to see what they're about. Rating: 4/5 (for drinks + service + vibe so far)

Ordered the tomato based noodle soup (bun rieu) and it was some of the best I've had!…read more The broth is so flavorful and I love all of the toppings- the tofu and crab balls. It's a really big portion too! We also had some spring rolls to share and those are also really good- a great peanut sauce as well. Service is pretty quick and plenty of tables inside.

First time at Billiard Hoang. They have a small dining area and we were seated right away with a…read moregroup of 5. I did like that they had their own parking lot. We each ordered our own entrees. I had the Bo luc lac (added 2 eggs) and the others ordered the bun rieu and com tham bi (added 2 eggs). The entrees were good and everyone enjoyed their meals. However, I felt like the meat for the Bo luc lac was minimal and the meat size wasn't thick like other places I've been to for the price I was paying for. Would love to try other entrees next time!

Got a Carne Asada Torta. An excellent sandwich. The contents - beef, avocado, cheese, etc are 5.0…read more Didn't feel the same about the bun. Maybe a 4.0. A bit too thick. Maybe too bready. Maybe should be more glutinous? Not sure but it detracted a bit. Short line at lunch. Service quick. Lots of tables. Need to try the rest of the menu items. I will be back.

Lived right next to this place for the longest time and didn't get to try it until after I moved…read more The sandwiches were solid, but I wouldn't say it was anything standout. Great bread, flavorful fillings. I got the tuna salad sandwich and found it a bit funny with the arugula and dill??? or whatever else they put in there, but overall I thought it was a solid sandwich. My husband got the Duderino, which is his favorite--I would definitely get that next time but it's super saucy so make sure to eat over your tray, lol. The Must Get item here is definitely the sweet potato tots! They come out piping hot and super super crispy. Highly recommend.