Avoid. New restaurant woes. It may be better in the future, but I won't be back for a long time. So-so food, terrible indifferent service. Multiple tables left waiting for their food. Others got half their orders, finished them, and still didn't get their other orders. Staff didn't seem to care. read more

So many options to choose from! Their curries were super flavorful and rich, plus their appetizers were all delicious. read more

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It's ironic and disappointing that a Gao Lhao, taking a spin on Chinese-Thai cuisine, seriously lacked something that is key in Asian cuisine: FLAV. My wife and I ordered: Fish Sauce Wings (appetizer) BBQ Pork, crispy pork belly, soft boiled egg Bha Mee Hang Bowl Duck noodles The chicken wings were cooked nicely, but holy cow were they too sweet. In my mind, the chicken should have a unique salty kick with the fish sauce, but these wings were lathered in honey. The portions were pretty generous, but we got tired of them real fast with the over-sweetness. The Bha Mee Hang bowl was disappointing to my wife. The pork belly lacked the crispy skin, the BBQ pork was overcooked, and the noodles lacked flavor entirely. It was a dish that lacked character and cohesiveness, as if the chef simply threw in a bunch of Chinese ingredients together without much care. And my wife had to douse her bowl with fish sauce and chili oil to salvage any flavor for the dish. The highlight was the duck - the meat was tender and it was braised beautifully. However, as the running pattern for this restaurant seems to hold, it lacked flavor and salt. Fish sauce was my friend here, in which I too had to dump fish sauce on the duck to enhance any flavor it had. The egg noodles and bok choy were mediocre at best, and the broth felt watered down. Gao Lhao, stemming from the minds behind Kin Len Thai Nights (which we do like), had the makings of something great and unique for the Greenlake area. My wife and I were excited to try their noodle dishes, as the social media posts made the dishes look delectable. And once again, our expectations, naively elevated by social media, fell flat. read more

I had high hopes but Gao Lhao is probably not for me. Seeing the other review that said the waiter here recommended anything with duck, I had the roasted duck with spinach noodles. The duck was perfectly cooked and I had no issue with it. On the other hand, spinach noodle tasted too heavy and didn't go that well with the duck. It was a really oily dish so I could only have a few bites and then I was done for the day. read more

This is a Thai restaurant that just opened, but there was a very long queue. My children's friends went there and were so impressed that they had to go back for more. Today, I had the chance to walk around Green Lake, so I stopped by to eat. The queue was very long. I had to wait almost an hour, but my children said it was very delicious and that they had to eat there today. So I waited, and finally I got to eat at this restaurant. It was really delicious. Everything was delicious. The staff were lovely and friendly. The restaurant was clean, especially the bathroom. I loved it so much. I will probably go back again like my children and their friends...555555 read more

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Gao Lhao Bangkok Noodle Soup in the Green Lake neighborhood of Seattle has been the talk of the town, and I'm glad to have finally tried it! IMHO, the type of food at Gao Lhao will become the next trend of Thai cuisine in the U.S. First, it was the typical Thai fanfare with the pad thais and what I call the red-yellow-green traffic light curry. Then, Thai style street food and Northern Thai dishes like Khao Soi made an appearance. Now with Gao Lhao, it's specifically Thai-Chinese fusion style food. Here is a breakdown of what our group ordered: - Crab Rangoon Pockets = like the cheese wontons you see at other restaurants, but fancier because it's with crab - Crispy Duck Spring Rolls = loved these (hell, I like duck in general) - piping hot, not too oily at all, and with a yummy hoisin & sweet plum sauce - XO Softshell Crab Salad = actual whole soft shell crabs! This might have been too much for a salad, but the dressing was GREAT - Tom Kha (Creamy Galangal Coconut) = a classic - Bha Lee Hang Bowl (got the one with crispy pork) = can definitely see the Chinese influence with the egg noodles and crispy pork, the latter of which had such crispy skin - New York Steak Garlic Fried Rice = you can't beat umami fried rice with chunks of medium rare steak! - Bua Loy Nam Khing (mochi sesame rolls) = a very Chinese influenced dessert consisting of black sesame glutinous rice balls that are 'not too sweet' (ultimate Asian dessert compliment); you pour ginger tea into it, so this is part of the experience - Ai Tim Tod (double pineapple & fried ice cream) = an 'enhanced' version of the typical fried ice cream sandwiched between dried and raw slices of pineapple fruit I've seen IG reels where the vibe is on a whole other level at dinnertime, so I'll definitely come back for that~ read more

Wings were great, the boozy thai tea was really strong to the point where you couldn't taste the Thai tea. I have a mixed opinion on the dungeoness crab noodle bowl. The pork veggies and crab were great but the sauce had a weird sweet after taste that I didnt enjoy. Noodle texture was great. read more

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Randomly decided to try this place on a random Tuesday night and found out they were opened up by the same owners of Isarn and Kin Len. It was really busy even at 730PM. We had the Thai Pandan Leaf Chicken, the Sugar Cane wrapped prawns, and the Dungeoness crab, crispy pork belly, BBQ pork, soft-boiled egg Bha Mee Hang. The pandan leaf chicken was supposed to be fried according to the description, but it didn't taste fried. It tasted more...steamed? It was juicy, don't get me wrong, but was just confused by the description. The sauce that it came with was a sticky texture that was sweet. The sugar cane wrapped prawns itself were good, but the fish sauce was too spicy to enjoy the salad. I think the most disappointing dish for me was the Bha Mee Hang. I'm not sure if they rushed the dish because they had taken my dish to someone else and consequently forgot about mine until I asked about it, but all the ingredients in the dish were very dry. The dungeoness crab meat was a bit fishy and definitely not worth the price. The crispy pork belly was overcooked and honestly didn't have any flavor. The only things that were good in the dish were the wontons and when I got to the bottom where all the sauce was. Maybe it was just missing more sauce? All in all, they weren't all that apologetic about forgetting my dish and didn't offer anything in return for the inconvenience. I think I would come back and give it another shot to try some of the other dishes, but so far I'm not impressed. read more

Gao Lhao - Crab Ba Mee Hang - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Super friendly people. She gave us her recommendation and we trust her. We had the Ba Mee Hang with crab, roast pork, char Siu and dumplings noodle. It was tasty and sumptuous. The other order was Tom Yum Moo, the lemongrass taste is so fragrant and the flavor is just right. Mild spicy for us. Overall, it's a great experience. read more

Gao Lhao - Tom Yum Moo - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I wanted to like Gao Lhao so badly! Our server recommended the crispy roast pork belly and bbq pork since they're both made in house, but I found the pork belly to be pretty tough and in hugeee pieces that were hard to eat. The flavor of the tom yum moo was great, but the pork belly being in the soup made it even chewier. The bha mee hang didn't have a ton of flavor, and both hot dishes were served lukewarm. I'd be willing to give it another chance and maybe try other noodle dishes sans pork belly. The restaurant interior is beautiful and service was very friendly. From the same group that runs Kin Len and Isarn! read more

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If you like Kin Len and Isarn then you'll like this as well. One of the aspects that sets Kin Len apart from other restaurants is their decor, and I feel the same with Gao Lhao. It's a good balance of interesting while not being chaotic, and improves the acoustics of the place. I've gone here twice since their opening- the first being on the 3rd day. The only negative was I thought the noodles were a bit overcooked in the boat noodle, but given it was their soft opening- I'm sure there are still kinks to iron out. Overall, the menu was expansive and interesting- the food great. My go-to dish is already the Bha Mee Hang bowl with crab and pork. Portion-wise it's the perfect amount for me and has enough variety in ingredients to keep me satisfied all the way through. They have some interesting cocktails if you partake in libations. I hesitantly ordered the Mala Plum Saa, fully expecting not to be a fan- but it was surprisingly mild and refreshing and served in a cat shaped glass. The service is incredibly fast here including how quickly the dishes are made. read more

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If you like Kin Len, you'll like this spot! Created by the same owners of the Thai street food spot in Fremont. Everything we ordered was amazing-- esp loved the crab curry dish. read more

New restaurant in Green lake area Thai food: inventive options, different than the standard American Thai cuisine. Affiliated w Isarn and Ken Len , which I always have liked. Would come again. read more

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After seeing this place all over social media, I decided to come here for lunch with my friend. Upon entering, I noticed that the ambiance of the restaurant was really cute and gave me a street market feel. The waitress was so nice and asked us upon seating if we had dined before and if we wanted any recommendations. They have a page in the menu with their signature dishes. We ordered two dishes from the waitress's recommendation, tom yum moo and bha mee hang bowl with Dungeness crab, bbq pork, crispy pork belly, onsen egg. Both dishes had a huge portion, both of us took home leftovers of each dish. However, both dishes we opted for egg noodles and had similar ingredients so the dishes were kind of similar. I liked the tom yum broth, but to note, it is more sweet compared to the tradition sour tom yum I was expecting. I wish we had gotten two dishes that were less similar, but it's an excuse to go back in the future! I definitely want to come with a bigger group next time to try more dishes, including the shareable hot pot! read more

Gao Lhao - Top: tom yum moo Bottom: bha mee hang bowl with Dungeness crab, bbq pork, crispy pork belly, onsen egg - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place was recommended to me by a dear friend and we stopped by today for lunch. Being in the Greenlake neighborhood, there is only street parking available but luckily we found one nearby quickly. We ordered the spring veggies rolls. Tom Yum hot pot with seafood, and the Spicy Grilled pork Jowl Tossed "Yum Style" noodles. The veggie rolls were crunchy and tasty. The spicy grilled pork was crispy and the noodle was very flavorful. The noodles and the veggies tossed together makes an excellent dish. The Tom Yum hot pot with seafood was a treat. I did not realize until I saw the bill. For only $10, you get 2 crab claws, 3 scallops, 3 tiger prawns, and all other seafood. That's a great deal if you ask me. After the meal, the waiter recommended the Bi-Co-Mai for desert. A plate of purple rice, taro balls, and some other stuff, very delicious. The service was attentive, ambiance was modern yet decorated with old school signs. Great food with reasonable price, I sure will come again to try other dishes on the menu. read more

If you're driving, I would leave a little early because the area is quite popular. there is paid street parking and a couple paid lots nearby. Very cute interior area with a lot of seating. Pretty good options for happy hour for drinks and shareable appetizers. Staff were super friendly. I got the steak curry with rice and a tofu dish with noodles, both were super delicious. I also got the crab Rangoons and pork wontons. Would totally come back. read more

I officially gave up on making crispy pork belly myself so I had to come here instead! You have no idea how hard it is to make crispy pork turn out perfect like they do. I ordered two plates of crispy pork belly as my main dishes and got Ba Mee Haeng with wontons as a side Absolutely amazing! It brought me right back to Yaowarat in Bangkok. In Thailand noodles are usually served in 2 styles -- with soup or dry(without soup). The dry version is bold flavors, rich sauce and the noodles soak up the sauce beautifully. If you haven't tried it, you're missing out! read more

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This place sucks, don't waste your money. Food is not that good. Don't take reservations under six people which is laughable because they never fill their tables. The service staff is rude. If you are brown the front desk people will think you are picking up Uber Eats or door dash unless you are dressed up. It's loud for no reason. Let's circle back to the food.... It is mediocre at best. I had the crab fried rice which is better at any of the local place nearby and way more expensive, tastes like canned crab. My wife had something more Thai sounding and her verdict was we should go somewhere else (Thai lady verdict). Don't waste your money here. read more

Pretty solid Thai restaurant addition to the Green Lake neighborhood. I've been here a few times now and have tried a variety of items on the menu including the spicy pork jowl tossed yum style noodles, northern style broth curry, and phad Thai night market. For apps, I've had the crispy calamari, fish sauce wings, and crispy duck spring rolls. I also tried a couple of drinks from the cocktail menu which were yummy, and they have NA options too. I'd definitely keep dining here. Friendly, fast service and a great, social ambiance inside read more

I picked up soup on my lunch break the ambience there is perfect for any occasion lunch, dinner, casual, special and the food delicious will definitely visit again .... And again. I'm so excited to try some more Thai-Chinese Cuisine This time I had Tom Yum Moo soup It was goooodd so yummy the flavor of the broth and individual meats make my heart melt such a comforting option I specially like the different variety of meat which I was not sure about. And I'm already looking forward to my next order at GAO Lhao , happy custie indeed see you soon read more

Gao Lhao - Tom yum Moo Soup - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I ordered quite a few things here. The Tom Yum instant noodles were super flavorful and really hit the spot. The fried snacks were perfect to munch on, and the curry -- which I had never tried before -- turned out surprisingly delicious. Another must-try is the frozen chrysanthemum tea, which was very refreshing. The atmosphere was lovely, and since I came on a Sunday morning, it wasn't too crowded. Overall, it's a great place to check out, and I'd definitely recommend giving it a try. read more

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great first experience at gao lhao! ive been to kin len before and i think i prefer this more. the ambience was soooo cute and aesthetic! service was really friendly, and food came out in five minutes?? crazy fast! my friend and i shared the lychee cocktail to share which was super refreshing and had a nice creamy foam on top; not too strong on the alcohol. i got the khao soi which was a hugeeee portion. it tastes so much like vietnamese chicken curry which i love. i really enjoyed the crunchy bits on top, and they really load it with chicken, which was super juicy and tender. my friend ordered the pork bha mee hang; i only tasted the noodles but the sauce was quite good with it! overall a great place to dine if you're in greenwood. read more

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Wow! All the dishes we tried were delicious! Loved the 5 spice duck stew (tender delicious duck!)... the BBQ pork / crispy pork belly noodles and the night market had Thai were all great. Price was right, too. All told, we spent about 28 bucks per person. Includes an Thai Iced Tea slushie and a Singha... read more

The food. Everything we ordered was not tasty. It looked good but the crab fried rice had no salt or seasoning or very bland. The fish sauce wings were too fishy. The crab rangoons were also tasteless. The pad see ewe was also bland and a little fishy and lastly the pork won tons and chive pancakes were decent but out of everything we ordered, if that's the best they can do, I'd be concerned for the restaurant. Apparently it's been super popular so I'd give it a try but don't go in with the high expectations that I went in with. I doubt I'll try it again. On a more positive note, their service and ambiance was superb! read more

Gao Lhao - Crab Rangoons, fish sauce wings, pork won ton chips and chive pancakes. - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food excellent Service excellent Ambience 8/10 Went happy hour ordered oyster omelette, tom yum ,calamari salad , wings Would order it again but going back to Hawaii read more

I am obsessed with this place! Chinatown in Bangkok is a very unique and special place to me. I have also not seen a restaurant with food and vibes that are reminiscent of this neighborhood anywhere in Washington. The food is great, and the menu is extensive, so ask your servers for recommendations. read more

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My first visit to Gao Lhao, and I loved it. If nothing else, I would repeat this dinner over and over again. We had the crab wontons, the chicken satay, the beef stew, the new york steak and garlic rice, and the Mangkon Dragon cocktail. All of it had great flavor. Of everything, the chicken was a bit dry, but I loved the sauces. I will gladly go back to try some other dishes, but it will be hard to resist a repeat. The food came out in parts which is fine, but it wasn't in order, so we had one entree and appetizer then another entree then another appetizer, and we had our food for a while before our drinks came. The ambiance is very fun, and the attention to detail in the decor and place settings is noticed and appreciated. We had very kind service. I'm not a big fan of the Green Lake restaurants. I think they are overrated and overpriced; but Gao Lhao is finally a place there that has my affection. read more

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We've tried the bha mee hang bowls and different hot pots. Everything here is on POINT! Our favs are the beef stew hot pot and mama tomyum hot pot. Flavors are amazing and great prices. There's usually a bit of a wait but it's so worth it. Ambiance is as if you stepped into Chinatown in Bangkok. Also the cocktails are amazing! You can't go wrong with any of em. Appreciate the non alcoholic drinks too. read more

This is our favorite spot for Thai food! Friendly service, amazing food and drinks as always. read more

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Had a really delish dinner here tonight - I was really impressed! Great service and yummy food. I sat at the bar (solo - immediately sat!) and had prompt service by the bartender and additional staff. Really yummy meal, chive cakes so crispy yum and the soup so rich in flavor. Definitely coming back! Inside is cute and well decorated ~~vibey~~ thank you! read more

Gao Lhao - Tom Yum Moo and crispy chive cakes - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We are loooong time customers of their sister restaurant, Isran in Lynnwood. They were talking and advertising about this new establishment for a long time, so we wanted to support thier newest place by giving them a chance. Oh boy, what a terrible experience. The restaurant was busy on a Friday night, and the wait time was over an hour. However, they have a open bar area that is first come first served, and it sits about 10 people. I was not about to wait for an hour, so it was either the bar, or leave. I stood next to the bar entrance and waited, seeing people leaving after a few minutes. And I quickly walked over to the open seats. As I was doing that, a young couple appeared behind me, telling me they got there first so the seats were theirs. They did not stand next to the bar entrance, but was sitting a distance away. However in their mind , they made up this rule that everyone else have to follow. As I not backed down and either did they, we were about to call the manager over and make them decide. Luckily for everyone, 2 more people left the bar at that instance, so the conflict did not escalate. Advice to the managers, on a busy night, you probably want to put a list for the bar, like what Ding Thai Fung does, so there won't be conflicts between customers like this, because some people just don't know how to play the bar seats game and are very entitled instead of standing and working for the seats. As for the food, my baked crab glass noodle that came 25 minutes after everything else, was a total lackluster. They listed all the ingredients on the menu, and it looks like a lot, but what came out was just 4 small crab claws and noodles, a few slices of ginger and celery, a little onion, nothing else. The shiitake mushroom listed on the menu was absent. We returned the dish. The owner of Isran is better than this dish, I was surprised something so sub par can make the menu. My husband did like his dry noodles with everything, and the duck spring roll. That's why they did not get a one star rating here. As for the service, it was pretty basic. No one checked on our food until time to pay. We had to wave down a female server to tell her how bad the crab noodle dish was, and she was nice about it, but our male server offered no value. He did not even warn us the crab noodles would come 3 star spicy, or ask for spice levels. I don't recommend this place to say the least. read more

The service was great! The food was yummy! Cocktail Drinks choices looked yummy. So many delicious choices on menu. Parking was convenient. read more

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We got the bha mee hang bowl with crispy pork and bbq pork. It was really sweet and just okay. On the other hand, the kurobuta boat noodle soup was overseasoned and barely had any soup in it. The beef boat noodle soup at their sister restaurant (Kin Len) is much better. The NY steak with curry was good though. Overall, the food is alright. I think I'd rather go to Kin Len since the wait time is similar. 6/10 read more

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We started with appetizers--Golden Four Corners and duck spring rolls--then moved on to the boat noodles and pad kee mao. Everything tasted truly authentic. The real standouts, though, were the sukiyaki and Mama hot pot. For dessert, the crispy fried coconut ice cream was my absolute favorite. The vibe here is unlike other Thai restaurants--cool, vibrant, and perfect for dinner with friends or family. Overall, the prices are reasonable, the service is good, and the portions are generous. Definitely a place I'd come back to. read more

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We loved that they offer a daily happy hour with food specials included. The food was absolutely delicious, and everything we tried was fresh and flavorful. Great atmosphere, great value, and we'll definitely be back! read more

The look and feel are savory for the eyes. The service was fantastic. However, it was the food that earned this place the 3 stars. We are a bit of a Thai snob but it didn't meet our authenticity or taste buds. We may try it in the future but it is not our first choice due to the price and value. read more

Went on a Monday night so it wasn't too busy. We were a group of 6 and were seated within minutes. Loved how this was the baby of Isarn and Kin Len. Explains why the food was delicious. Food was great, service was prompt and the vibes were good. Good for group dinners or date night. Parking is in the attached garage which is convenient. read more

Gao Lhao - Garlicky tofu noodles - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We ordered the steak curry, duck spring rolls, and Tom Yum hot pot. The steak was flavorful but fully cooked instead of medium rare, and the curry sauce was very salty , though still the best dish we had there. The spring rolls came out last and tasted a bit gamey. The Tom Yum was just okay. Service wasn't great, we didn't get water until the second time we asked, and it was hard to get the waiter's attention. Went on a Sunday around 2, pretty crowded and seemed understaffed. read more

Gao Lhao - New York Steak with curry - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Delicious food and great service in a beautiful space. Great location with street parking.

The food is very good, same as the service. Definitely worth the visit first time there and I really like the hot pot gao lhao beef.