Very cool spot in Uptown Ctr in Gig Harbor - a few steps from the Galaxy Theater. Very clean, good…read moreservice, full bar and great food. Try the fried wontons - made fresh daily!!! Been here many times, it's a cool date-night spot. Tell them I sent you, enjoy the confused looks on their faces.

First let me say I was surprised to see the poor reviews from some of the Yelpers given our lunch…read morewas so good, the service was not super fast but then when you have to prepare each order as it comes in, that takes time. The place is lovely. There was only one server who seemed to be doing it all but she did a great job and was very nice. when i asked for tofu as my protein she asked if i was vegetarian or vegan to make sure there was nothing in the dish that I shouldn't have. Props for that. I had golden cashew which apparently can be vegan when modified. golden cashew is made with garlic, chili, vinegar, and our signature house sauce. Fresh vegetables are sautéed and the dish is finished of with your choice of meat, roasted cashews, and a side of steamed rice. Delish and I was able to bring some home for lunch today My friend had the Saigon Crepe Gluten-Free. VM. Also known as Bánh Xèo, literally translates to "sizzling pancake", is named for the loud sizzling sound it makes when the rice batter is poured into the hot skillet. Our Saigon Crêpe is a Vietnamese savory fried pancake made of rice flour, water, and turmeric powder. It is stuffed with bean sprouts, carrots, onions, and a choice of chicken and prawns, or tofu. I tasted it and was super good. I'd get that the next time.

Ordered takeout - the Teriyaki Beef, Fried Rice & Salad combo ($20.75), along with Honeydew and…read moreMango smoothies with Tapioca Pearls ($6.00/ea.). Unfortunately, the experience fell short. The food lacked flavor, the quality was underwhelming, and the portions were small for the price - especially compared to other Asian restaurants in the area. The smoothies were tasty with a generous portion of pearls. Overall, it wasn't worth the cost and doubt we'll be returning.

Yummy indeed... super nice server and food was hot and yummy. The beef and chicken were both juicy…read moreand flavorful and the rice noodles had the perfect chew. Accompanied by fresh veggies it was a hit. We'll be back to try other items in their menu.

Excellent food…read more Especiallly liked the Bún bò Huế... The panang curry is also excellent. I'll be coming here regularly now.

Always a win here. I love the layout, it feels fancy but still relaxed enough for a casual dinner…read more The staff is great and never makes you feel rushed. Food-wise, the Shaken Beef Garlic Noodles (I don't have a picture because every time I get it, I devour it immediately!) are the BEST, but the Pork Skewer Vermicelli Salad was a pleasant, super-fresh surprise. Everything from the portions to the cleanliness of the place (bathrooms included!) is spot-on. Can't wait to come back! Side note: I brought my mom here on mother's day and they offered a free flower and dessert to the moms. I thought that was very special and sweet!

The more I spend time exploring Tacoma, the more I am loving it! Take this winner of a well-run…read morefamily-owned restaurant in the Lincoln District of Tacoma. It looks unassuming on the outside, but it is all heart on the inside. You can tell this restaurant has been well-loved in this neighborhood for years-- 28 years in fact! I dug the community vibes and organized hustle and bustle atmosphere. We sat at the counter because it was a full house with many more customers waiting in line to get a table. I'm so glad we sat at the counter-- best seats in the house IMO because we got to chat with the friendly staff and get a close-up view of some entertaining behind the scenes action. I highly recommend the Combo Plate ("Cơm Thập Cẩm" that's comprised of roast duck, roasted pork, and BBQ pork over steamed rice with pickled veggies and their house sauce). Ohmygosh, what a treat!!! Everything tasted so good and the service was welcoming and efficient. It was a lot of food so I took about half of it to go. Including a stuffed sticky rice wrapped in banana leaf that was in a pile next to me and looked too irresistible for me not to take at least one home. This restaurant is a new favorite of mine in Tacoma. They informed me that a more fancy-looking and modern one is located in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle. I plan to check it out one day. Hopefully, it'll be just as great as this OG one.

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!

Great bahn mi! Incredibly affordable, the grilled pork has a great char flavor. Staff is friendly…read moreand the inside is a lot nicer than the outside looks. Also had the potstickers here once which were preeeeettty tasty as well. Looking forward to trying more from here!

Ya ya always good on a rainy day here in PNW!! Pho king special x2 please. So savory and…read morefulfilling. Always fast so if u order apps ... east fast! Haha. Came in 1:30 not busy at all. Only a few folks. Till next time

The mango salad was delicious. All ingredients complimented each other, very well balanced. Rice…read morenoodle bowl was fantastic. Service was great As for ambiance, I love the simplicity of the setting. The musician cats on the tv screen made us laugh in a good way. Overall, this is our new favorite spot for Vietnamese and Thai. We will be back and will introduce our extended family to this establishment.

YESSS!! This is THE place for Vietnamese food! They are indeed authentic!…read more I have been missing the smell and taste of staple Vietnamese dishes ever since I moved out of California a few months ago. I used to receive Mom's vietnamese home cooking frequently and I lived near the Asian hubbubs with easy access to all the cuisine, but now I have to discover new places here in Washington to satiate my taste buds. Everything I've tried so far has been good. I've been content. But here!! I ordered takeout through Doordash, and as soon as I picked up my food, an aroma of so many flavors filled up my car. Parking is kinda annoying since it's on the street but I arrived within 30 mins of opening hours so it wasn't terrible yet. The restaurant already had at least a table or so, with customers, so I wouldn't be surprised if it got busier later. There's a fair amount of space and tables for hungry stomachs! The food was about ready by the time I arrived, and the 30 min drive home left me feeling famished and ready to dig in. Thankfully, I was not disappointed. Everything was packaged well so that nothing spilled during the car ride, and everything was so yummy! I ordered more than I originally intended... I was craving com tam (broken rice) and couldn't find a satisfactory place near my residence, so I drove all the way here to Tacoma.. and then I figured, I might as well order their Banh Xeo too! The photos online made it look so good, and it ended up tasting amazing! Slightly crispy and stuffed just enough with bean sprouts, meat, and other goodies. Perfect after drizzling some of the sauce over it. The Com Tam was also made well, and definitely hit my cravings with its classic ingredients. I ordered a Large Pho Bo Vien (meatball) for my son, and was sooo tempted to eat some myself. The broth smelled fresh and the noodles were cooked nicely. Decent portions for everything, too. I definitely need to return to try out more of their food. So far, it has made me one happy Viet gal :)

When it comes to Vietnamese food, Im generally not super well versed on whats on offer aside from…read morethe well known staples like Bánh Mìs, Pho, etc. This restaurant not only introduced me to more options that I wasn't aware of, but it was by far the BEST Vietnamese food I've ever had. The restaurant itself is a repurposed house, which already gives it a really intimate and cozy feel. Nothing particularly crazy about the decorations, but the space itself was simple and clean. The people who tended to us were super kind. Got to watch them make the food right in-front of us while we chatted (we sat at the bar), and their more laid back attitude really complimented the vibe of the restaurant.

Popped in for dinner on a Saturday night. Very surprised to find this was a main restaurant…read moredownstairs and bar/sit-down area upstairs. The Good: -Vegan and non-Vegan options -Beef pho (non-Vegan) had really great flavor -Banh xeo chay (Vegan) was really tasty -Plenty of seating both upstairs and downstairs The Not So Good: -Portion size is definitely on the small size, especially considering price. Would definitely recommend!