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

Oh my gosh. Everything was so good. Dare I say, best seafood scallion pancake I've had. Service was…read morefantastic and employees were amiable. Let me tell you about the seafood pancake. It was crunchy and not too salty or bland. The ratio of scallion, seafood, and batter was perfect. They did not skimp out on the squid. The size of the squid was about one phalange. When I bit into the squid it was chewy, springy, and meaty. It's amazing to me how they managed to make the pancake crunchy despite filling it with so many ingredients. The kimchi and radish were super flavorful and not too spicy! Kimchi was sooo good. Even though the side dishes were limited, I enjoyed the freshness and taste. I also tried the samgyetang (Korean chicken soup) and bibim naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles) for the first time. The samgyetang was light and hearty. The broth could have been a bit sweeter. I probably wouldn't order this again though because I like more flavor. Though the bibim naengmyeon was too spicy for me, it was refreshing. The noodles were chewy and the cucumbers added a nice crunch.

Everything we ordered was fresh and tasty! Rice is so good!…read moreKimchi is not too spicy nor sour. Service was great! This restaurant is the cleanest Asian restaurant ever! Love the interior. Restroom was clean too! This restaurant takes payment at the cashier, just a heads up. Will come back!

Whole Heart and soul in this family eatery we go very often. Not going to say what we order cause…read morefavorite meals go very fast !

Red curry was delicious! Friendly greeting, fast service, jazzy covers of familiar classics through…read morethe speakers...what's not to love! As I write this in the parking lot, I see that there's a McD's across the street, and realize I've made the right choice : Bloom Thai is faster, fresher, and more honestly friendly. Now that's what I call a Value Meal!

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 rough 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. 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!

Incredible, friendly service. Check Delicious fresh food…read more Check Reasonable prices. Check Indoor and outdoor seating. Check Cooper's is THE hometown place to go.

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!

We stopped here while visiting family and had a delicious breakfast! The menu has classic…read morefavorites but also creative unique dishes like a breakfast burrito smothered with sausage gravy. I had the skillet and it was tasty and the right amount. Service was excellent! They also have great outdoor seating.

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!

Always worth the long wait. Today was 40 minutes. I stayed in the lobby, surfed my phone and…read moreenjoyed the free smells! I had the 9" Italian with everything on it and a Coke Zero to go. Classic and iconic place. They must make some serious money with the amount of business that they do. I got the sandwich with the pickle spear and took a huge bite after admiring it first. So much bread. But so yummy. Absolutely delicious! Def try this place. It's totally worth it.

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.