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A charming Thai spot in Green Lake! We happened to be in the area and popped in on a whim. Our friends raved about their portion sizes and Pad Thai, so of course we had to try! They were right. The Pad Thai we got was HUGE! The leftovers lasted us multiple meals. Super yums! Super solid! We got an order of Crab Rangoon Pockets to start and ooo. These were the "crabbiest" crab rangoons I've ever had. I was left questioning if they used actual crab. To wash everything down, we got a frozen Thai tea. A fun twist on a classic drink!
Pros: very flavorful delicious food, authentic Thai cuisine, fun and welcoming vibe, good customer service Cons: too salty, too flavorful, high sodium, you will get very thirsty after the meal, street parking can be challenging at times, but it won't be an issue if you don't mind walking a little bit.
Really fun place to eat with the nicest staff. I've been here twice - with my brother then for a friend's bday and had the same positive experience each time. I've really enjoyed the apps here esp the chive cake but the entrees I've tried are more misses in my book. The boat noodle was a little gritty and the pang xie mian (lobster noodle) was a little mushy and gloopy. But the fried rice is great! When isn't fried rice great though. Also for the bday, they were super gracious in letting us store an ice cream cake and then brought out extra dishes and a knife for cutting.
Came here on a weekend and was able to get seated right away. The decor is very nice inside and it's quite a large restaurant. The location is also great, as you can walk around Green Lake after, if you wish. My husband and I decided to share 3 different dishes and dessert. We ordered the roasted duck with egg noodle dish. This was my personal favorite because I thought the noodles tasted great and the duck was cooked well. The New York steak garlic butter rice was also amazing. It came on a hot stone plate and the steak was well seasoned. The third dish we got was the pork belly that came with Chinese broccoli. The pork belly had some spice and was very crispy. We finished with the mango sticky rice. The presentation was beautiful and I liked the black sticky rice. Overall, this place was great and I'd highly recommend coming here.
The food is definitely worth the hype! I came here with a group of 5 and we ended up going family style with 5 entrees and a few appetizers. It was definitely more food than we could all eat and ended up with plenty of leftovers. We got the chive pancakes (deep fried and YUMmy. Not like the Korean or Chinese flat pancakes), fish sauce wings, and vegan spring rolls. All were solid choices to start off with. The bha mee hang bowl, BBQ pork, wonton, and soft boiled egg was my favorite dish out of all of them. Salty, sweet, and savory. Tom yum gao lhao bowl with egg noodle was also a stunner. I would not get the pad thai from here. They use like angel hair vermicelli and the flavoring was weak. The steak garlic fried rice was mediocre, good but nothing special. Their cocktails come in fancy, photo worthy cups - we were ooh and aww-ing at the table next to ours drinks. Service was fantastic. The ambiance was lovely, it was very loud and hard to hear anyone. It's a solid spot in a great location next to Greenlake so will definitely be back in the near future :)
Food: the food came out quickly enough and was fresh. The chive cakes are soooo tasty! They actually taste just like what my Indonesian grandma used to make when I was young. Even the slightly sweet and sour soy sauce that comes with them tastes 99% similar. It's nostalgia on a plate, I experience my the best part of my childhood again this afternoon. Pad kee mao with beef is surprisingly fragrant when it's served. It's so basily, with every bite full of savoriness, sweetness, and spiciness (I chose medium spicy btw). Each bite of the soft yet perfectly cooked rice noodles is nicely chewy, and coated in the flavorful sauce. It's a hearty carb feast if you just bike down to greenlake. Service: we all the staff ladies we met were extremely friendly, yet you don't need to make lengthy small talk like you do at some places. Very introvert friendly and comfortable. Ambience: I'd say this is a place that's great for dining alone or coming with friends, a partner, or family. Definitely worth a second visit, and I want to try more dishes
WHAT A VIBE! Very casual, upbeat restaurant for all your Thai cravings! Waitlist via Yelp when you check in. Parking is primarily street parking. Baked crab with glass noodles was served in a clay pot. Tasty and well seasoned. I do wish there was more crab to the dish. Tom yum moo was served with three different types of pork. The broth was tangy like tom yum but creamy at the same time. Kao Soi portion was HUGE! Definitely can feed two easily. Curry was on the blander side but you can request for a spice rack and doctor it up yourself. HIGHLY recommend the vinegar brine from the spice rack. XO noodle is a non broth dish served with seafood and egg noodles.
Most of the time I eat in Greenlake Village, it feels like some higher power has decided the area would be just too overpowered if it had the lake, park, AND good food. I've been burned aplenty, and so I went to Gao Lhao with tempered expectations. Well, the neighborhood might be starting to shake off that curse. I thoroughly enjoyed every bite of the eight-or-so dishes my group ordered to share family-style. Standouts for me were the NY Steak with Penang curry (elite sweet and savory combo) and the crispy pork noodles. The yuzu almond salad was also a nice lighter addition to the lineup. I'm firmly in the phone-eats-first camp, but you'll notice I didn't abide by my own rules here for the most part. That says something! Only minor ding would be the NA drink options. even a regular (non-slushy) Thai Tea would be a welcome add. Looking forward to coming back!
I really struggled with how I wanted to rate Gao Lhao as I had some amazing bites, but then so many mediocre ones as well. It almost feels like a 3 star spot that is almost 5 stars. Went for a dinner on a Sunday night around 8 PM and the spot was PACKED; we ended up waiting 20-30 minutes, so would definitely recommend a reservation if you're in a rush or want to eat during normal meal time. Whole Fried Pompano: The dipping sauce was incredible and the fish skin got a nice crispy crunch from being fried, but I was pretty confused by how to eat this dish. Maybe it was user error, but there were tons of bones and unlike with steamed fish, it was very difficult to remove them. In spite of the flavors and fresh herb accoutrements, I just can't recommend this due to the eating experience: Crab Claypot Noodles: Very minimal amount of crab, just 3 tiny bitty claws. It's mostly just thin, glassy noodles that in themselves were just okay from a texture perspective, I like a bit more of a chew. Very ginger forward and the flavors were not bad, but not anything special. Crispy Pork Belly, BBQ Pork, Pork Wontons, Onsen Egg Bha Mee Hang: The noodles and the gravy are a 5/5 bite, but unfortunately the protein was just okay. The skin on the pork belly was crispy, but both pork options ate very chewy / overcooked. Pork wontons were fine, but cold and I wanted them to be a bit fresher.
I am a fan of Isarn and Kin Len Thai Nite Bites. So when I heard about their new Chinese fusion restaurant opening in Greenlake, I could not wait to go and try it. Unfortunately, my first try (during Mother's Day) dining here did not go smoothly because we ordered two really awful main dishes-- Their flavorless Beef Hot Pot and some gooey, noodle concoction that tasted awful and looked like some kid made it on their toy stove. I've blocked it out and can't remember the name! Other than these minor missteps, the rest of our food tasted good, service was attentive and friendly on a busy night. Our drinks were refreshing and overall we had a fun time. What I noticed though is how good their Happy Hour menu is and how I feel this would be the best time to dine here again.
3 stars but could easily be 5 stars. Not too crowded for a Sunday lunch. Staff is very friendly and food come out fast! Vibes are amazing too. I just wish some dishes (too yum & Bha Mee) taste a little bit more authentic.
Another gem in a great location! I almost always crave Thai food and my favorite place in Seattle, Kin Lin, is not always the easiest to get a seat at come dinner time. My partner and I decided on this place because it was close to Green Lake which is a great location. The parking is a bit difficult because of the busy area but parking a few block away usually isn't that hard. Green Lake being so close was also a great thing because we needed to wait a bit for a table. They have a huge menu with many items I have not seen before. The service was also very quick and friendly. I opted to try their boat noodles which was very rich and very good. This was my first time trying boat noodles and I was very happy with this choice. The portion was also huge and I left very full with plenty of leftovers. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and we will happily be back
Gao Lhao is one of our favorite restaurants and a place we find ourselves coming back to again and again. Whether we're dining in for a night out or ordering takeout, the food is consistently delicious. Our must-order dishes are the Crab Fried Rice, Mama Tom Yum, and the Garlicky Wild Cod, they're all incredible. That said, we've never had a bad meal here, so you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Their happy hour is also fantastic, with great offerings that are definitely worth trying such as the green beans and fish sauce wings. We love the atmosphere of the restaurant. It's perfect for a date night, but just as great for catching up with friends. If you're looking for consistently amazing food, excellent service, and a cozy ambiance, Gao Lhao is a must-visit.
Service was quick and attentive. Chicken skewers were executed well. Came with two sweet buns and peanut sauce. Got the salted egg yolk salad with fried calamari. Get the salted egg yolk dressing on the side because it is a lot. Pork jowl was tender and tasted like mama noodles with viet fish sauce. Yaowarat curry was the least impressive since it tasted like typical Thai yellow curry with Chinese sausage and winter melon. Definitely get the yakult/yuzu drink slushy. Was tasty. read more
I stumbled upon this restaurant by chance and didn't realize it was connected to Kin Len. The interior is beautiful, with a stunning decor and a menu that looked promising, so we decided to try it out. We arrived just before 6, so happy hour was still on. Parking isn't validated in the PCC/retail lot, but if you buy something at PCC, you get 90 minutes free. The overall ambiance was really nice. CALAMARI SALTED YOLK SALAD - 1/5 The salted yolk flakes didn't add much flavor, and the fried calamari was very mid. Nothing stood out here. CHICKEN SKEWER - 2/5 The chicken was dry, the sauces were forgettable, and the homemade bread didn't taste special. TOM YUM W/ CRISPY PORK - 3/5 More enjoyable than the appetizers. The flavor was solid, but the soup was thicker than a typical tom yum since the instant noodles were cooked in it. There were ground pork bits throughout, which felt heavy. The crispy pork was good, but otherwise the soup lacked variety. BHA MEE HANG (dry egg noodles with BBQ pork and crispy pork belly) - 4.5/5 The standout dish. The egg noodles were flavorful, and the crispy pork belly was excellent. I'd skip happy hour--it didn't offer much, unless I just ordered the wrong items. But the noodle bowls, especially the BHA MEE HANG, are definitely worth trying! read more
1 year ago
Believe the hype! This place is amazing. We got: Crab beancurd roll - melts in your mouth Fish sauce chicken wings - perfect Bha mee hang bowl with crab and one with duck - huge portions, DELICIOUS. The server recommended this Tom yum moo - the star of the lunch for sure. We loved the physical menu (so sick of QR codes) and the interior design. The servers were sweet and had opinions on the food which is always lovely. The cocktails were amazing. I can't wait to come back and work my way through the menu. read more
1 year ago
This is my new favorite "new" restaurant in Seattle! Gao Lhao just took over as my new go to spot for amazing Thai noodles and soup. Located in the Green Village plaza within Greenlake, there is plenty of garage parking that comes with free validated parking with any purchase at the neighboring PCC. The portions of the Bha Mee Hang BBQ pork, crispy pork belly, pork wontons, and poached egg was large enough to share between my partner and I. This dry noodle comes packing with umami flavor; nothing is dry about this dish! It's saucy, the noodles have great bouncy texture, the scallions and dried onions provide a crisp taste. I have no complaints about this delicious and hearty noodle dish, I wholeheartedly recommend. The Tom Yum hotpot with pork and mama noodles was the star of the show. Tangy and spicy, this tom yum did not disappoint and again: the portions are generous and more than enough to share between a minimum of two heavy eaters. Other dishes we enjoyed were the fish sauce wings and the slushy thai ice tea. I have been waiting to review this place since January 2025 when it was teased by the owners of Isarn and Kin Len that this Greenlake gem was in the works. I will be coming back and enjoying more noodles at this beautiful restaurant very soon. read more
I was hyped about this place because the menu sounded good and it would be a good alternative place to go for Kin Len, which is always busy. Honestly, 2-3 star and rounding up since its brand new and from the same owner as Kin Len. The first time I went to Kin Len I wasn't amazed, but since after covid it's been really good. I actually see a review of someone who ordered the same dishes as me and had the same disappointment. Beautiful big brand new space and the service was good. It's not busy yet as it's new. The owners mom was there even working so I know they are trying. The tom yum hot pot soup was salty and didn't have any greens whatsoever. It could have used some type of veggie to balance out the fattiness of the pork in the soup. We asked for cilantro and they were happy to provide it, but it needed something else too. It wasn't very balanced and felt super fatty. We also got the wok fired rad na, but it was more like limp and oily from being battered-not good. The sauce/gravy had no flavor compared to the one at Kin Lenn that comes with fried noodles and wide noodles. This dish in general is a skip or need a huge overhaul. The last dish we got was the sizzling plate steak, but the plate didn't sizzle at all. When you think sizzling plate you think of smoke like if you order fajitas from a Mexican restaurant and it didn't come out hot at all. Just overall lots of misses and not much flavor. We didn't really leave the meal being satisfied or wanting to come. We actually were glad we didn't order anything else. I think for now they should tighten the menu and focus on flavors as the menu is huge and I am honestly not sure what's really good here. I think they're still figuring things out, but I probably won't go back for awhile. read more
Gao Lhao is phenomenal! Located in the Greenwood area of Seattle, they served Thai-Chinese food specifically from Thailand's Chinatown called Yaowarat. When I went my partner there was no wait around 4PM on a Wednesday so we were seated right away. The food is homey and delicious! We ordered the Fish Sauce Wing, Calamari, and Bha Mee Hang, which contained Duck and Spinach Noodles in a very saucy coat. It didn't feel overpowering but just right. The interior of the restaurant captures the heart of Yaowarat too. The homage to it makes the food even better too. You need to stop by Gao Lhao to obtain this feeling! read more
1 year ago
A nice new spot in town, I love their sister restaurant in Fremont. Vibes and aesthetics were nice. Friendly staff. My rating is more so based on the food. Had the glass noodles (felt like a bunch of ingredients thrown into a dish, a bit messy), crab curry (kind of a weirdo way to eat a curry in the form of a wrap. We felt just having he curry as a noodle dish would have been great vs having it as a wrap), duck egg rolls (couldn't really taste the duck, could have been a veggie egg roll and we wouldn't have been able to taste the difference). They had a Thai tea slushy - love that it wasn't overly sweet but it was much strong on the tea side, would have loved the option to have it as a non slush option. Also if you sit with the high tables and chairs, it was impossible to get in and out without bumping into the table next to you. A very awkward set up. read more
Came here with a few friends thought the place was so cute. Got to try the tom yum moo with rice noodles and it was so delicious. Thought the rice noodles added a light contrast to the creamy soup. The waiter said the soup was medium spice but I didn't taste any spice, got the madam tong cocktail and that one tasted super gingery! I wanted a stronger cocktail, not sure if the alcohol was super strong but the ginger taste was definitely was strong. My friend and I shared the duck rolls, it was nice and crispy. If I come back I can definitely see myself getting the tom yum moo again. read more
I reallyyy wanted to love this place that I visited twice in a week. My first experience was decent, I enjoyed the big portions and atmosphere. The decor and service were great. We got the bha mee hang bowl, golden 4 corners, and happy hour beef shank stew and alc slushees. All of these were pretty delicious except the slushees tasted pretty strong, I would get it without alcohol next time. On my return, I tried the khao soi and pork wontons. The wontons were very yummy but as it cooled down, the pork started tasting very smelly. As for the khao soi, I was quite disappointed. I wanted the tofu but the waiter didn't ask what protein I wanted so it slipped my mind. The chicken was tender in some parts but mostly very dry. The portions were great in terms of noodles and protein but there was just so much of it that it felt too heavy with the soup, with barely any red onion and greens to balance it out. read more
I had heard good things about this place so I was happy to finally check this place out! When coming in I loved the atmosphere in there with paying homage to Thailand but keeping it slightly more upscale. We didn't have to wait long for a table and for service. The food was good as well! The flavor was well balanced but still was a lot of it. I definitely want to come back as there was some items on the menu that looked very appealing! read more
For a new restaurant you have to just keep in mind they are still finding their groove. With that being said the service was okay, didn't put water down until after we got our food which isn't a big issue. & prior the table next to us put their lamp on our table for room but this taking up space on our table. Again. Not a big issue. Still enjoyed our time there. Employees were smiling and cheerful and nice. The food.... There wasn't anything wrong at all. True Thai flavors and good portioned dishes. I am in awe of this place and will be coming back. The atmosphere of the whole place is very nice. You can tell they had put a lot of thought into to every detail. The boozy chrysanthemum slushy tea was so good! Just a tad sweeter than I'd like but hey that's just me read more
1 year ago
A new Thai and Chinese influence restaurant in Greenlake! The interior design is beautiful as it takes you back to Thailand. This restaurant is the same owners as Isarn and Kin Len, so we had high expectations. We tried both the Tom Yum Moo and Crab Curry Noodle Wrap. Both were filled with flavor and ingredients. I do wish they could ask for spicy level here as it was slightly too spicy for me to eat at times. The service was great as they explain each dish we had a questions about as well as gave us recommendations. Parking is limited to street parking. read more
1 year ago
This restaurant has a fun atmosphere and extensive menu. Overall, I would come back to try other dishes on their menu! Would also recommend coming during happy hour to try some dishes on a discount. (HH) Fish sauce wings (5/5) perfectly crispy, flavorful, and not too salty (usually my biggest critique with fish sauce wings). One of my favorite dishes we ordered (HH) Crispy calamari salad (4/5) definitely order the calamari with salad - salad adds a perfect balance with the fried calamari. Calamari is nice and crispy. Otherwise nothing too special in terms of flavor Pad see ew (5/5) was perfectly cooked and I love their thick wide noodles. Mama Tom Yum (2/5) kind of salty. Didn't have that sour/sweet tom yum taste New York steak curry rice (3/4) interesting to try but nothing special. Curry was kind of salty and could have had more curry flavor. Overall, there were dishes we really liked and dishes that were just okay. Would come back again to try other dishes :) read more
Back to Gao Lhao for the second time. We ordered one Sizzling Suki and one Yum Toss. Both were excellent. The flavor truly exploded in our mouths. The Boozy Thai Tea Slush was a bit strong; maybe that's why they added some whipped cream on top to balance the bitter taste. read more
7 months ago
We went to try this Thai Chinese fusion place. They had a lot of wait time and the place was packed. Had to wait like 45 mins before we got seated. The menu is very different and they gave us plenty of time to order. I ordered the gao Lao and I don't think it was something I expected. Thought the fried pork was good and so was the minced but the broth did not taste nice. And also I was not expecting the noodles to be so undercooked. Also I did not prefer the instance noodles. Probably not the hype and the wait. The place from inside is well decorated and also the service was super fast. read more
It's located in the Greenlake plaza where PCC is located. Street parking and PCC offers 90 mins free validated parking All dishes come with nice presentation and plating. My favorite is hoi jo appetizer, a must try!! The char siu and pork belly in the ba me hang taste average. And the wonton a slightly soggy. But overall, it's not bad. I'm not a big fan of the coconut based curry, but that's just my own preference. I would say curry is pretty good compared to other Thai places. read more
1 year ago
Service & ambiance 10/10; very bold food flavors. Everything came out fresh and piping hot ! Crab rangoons are crunchy and delicious; sauce that it comes with isn't just the basic sweet and sour. Would order every time ! Duck egg rolls came with the same sauce and also had a variety of spices. Garlicky noodles with tofu tastes a lot like the Filipino dish pansit to me but less of a soy sauce flavor. Wish it had more of a garlic taste. I'm biased because I love a good hot pot ! Not a traditional sweet sukiyaki broth (food is Chinese / Thai not Japanese). With that said, Broth was very tasty on its own (which we got to take home & im excited to eat again). The flavor changed drastically with each veg and with the side sauce for the meat (not pictured). Dessert kept the ice cream ice cold even though it was fried - which is a first for me; in my experience, fried ice cream typically melts as soon as you cut into it. I don't know how they did it ! Combo of coconut and pineapple was a great summer treat :)) Staff is awesome - very friendly and interactive. The restaurant itself is gorgeous. The walls are a sight to see. Can't wait to come back ! read more
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Jenny N.
Thank you Arielle for your awesome review. We are so happy to hear…
I had such high hopes for this spot as I love Kin len and Isarn, I do understand they're in their soft opening so I will go back to try it again but I wasn't impressed when I went. Overall the spot and decor are very great, love its spot in greenlake and PCC parking was right below so I was able to just validate parking for super cheap. Service was very nice and friendly and talked about the new restaurant compared to their others --- I am curious on how this restaurant is supposed to be different than kin len and Isarn Thai. To me, it's maybe more casual? I just felt like the food wasn't as good even though I've had the equivalent of those dishes at their other restaurants. My cousin was so excited to try the rad na bc she loves the one at kin len, and we all didn't care for the one we got. I understood that you have to pour the sauce/gravy on the noodles but I just didn't feel like I could get the sauce on the noodles flavoring right. I felt like the noodles by themselves had very differing flavors where some were very crispy and some bites were very limpy and idk I felt like I was waiting for the noodles to soak up the sauce. The tom yum was pretty salty so you def need a rice or something to eat with it, it comes with like 4 big shrimps with the heads for all the seafood and just not my favorite bc it's a lot of work and I guess I thought there'd be more seafood in there or something. Besides that not bad. The kra pow was just not very flavorful I feel and the waiter asked what we thought and we said as much, a very very mid kra pow and I was pretty disappointed -- not bad but def not good. The thai slushie was fine but I feel like a little too watery and icy, wanted it more creamy Overall I'll go again but I will say I was pretty disappointed, possibly bc my hopes were high but I went to kin len later in the week and confirmed the food at kin len is way better. read more
I'm Thai, and I'm glad to see a new authentic and unique Thai restaurant in the area with reasonable prices. It's from the same owner as Isarn Thai Soul and Kin Len, so if you like those, you'll probably enjoy this place too. Nice decoration and a big space. We came before noon on Saturday and were able to get a big table for our group. My favorites were the Mama Tom Yam Hotpot, Mama Pad Prik Pao, and Sangkhaya Bai Toey for dessert. The menu has a lot more I want to try, so I'll definitely be back. Service was good and very attentive. read more
A sister restaurant to Kin Len, this place offers a good variety of different noodles and creative cocktails. Street parking is plenty but they are all paid unless you snag one of the few passenger loading zone parkings after 6pm where you would park for free. I went here on a Friday 6pm dinner and it was pretty packed - even though I went solo, the bar seats were all full (open seating) and I had to be put on a waitlist which was about a 20 min wait. In the end, I was seated at a 2-top table and immediately ordered some food - Madame Tong cocktail and BBQ pork, crispy pork belly, onsen egg bha mee hang. The cocktail had a nice star anise flavor and was good value at $12. The bha mee hang has a lot going on and it was a fairly sophisticated dish, not bad of a price at $18. It looks small in terms of bowl circumference but there is a lot of food as the bowl is quite deep. I was nonstop eating the bowl for 15+ minutes and there was still more food, and it was fairly filling. I love the texture of the egg noodles and the flavor profile of the dish. The crispy pork belly is a must, and combined with the BBQ pork gives this dish a Chinese influence on a Thai noodle dish. It is savory and sweet at the same time. I really enjoyed it. I will be down to come back to try other dishes, as there seems to be a lot of crowd favorites here, but I will aim to go during happy hour or lunch when it is less busy. read more
Just like their sister restaurants Kin Len Thai Night Bites and Isarn Thai, this is one of the best Thai spots around Seattle. Huge menu but didn't sacrifice quality. Amazing ambiance as you feel like you are immersed in Thailand. The food is so flavorful, huge portion sizes, and great prices! Friendly service too, I highly recommend and would come back! read more
This is such a fun and delicious restaurant! Everything we ordered was delicious. Loved the colorful decor and extremely friendly service. Prices are also very good for the portions. Favorites dishes were the dry egg noodles with crab, pork, etc, pad see ew, and the steak garlic fried rice. I would definitely come back again! read more
8 months ago
Ambiance was good, very good for a date spot, as it is a little on the darker side. They also have delicious looking cocktails as well. The food we ordered was very flavorful , and not too spicy or salty. There are many other dishes I want to come back and try in the future! read more
8 months ago
Fun new dinner spot!! The restaurant has a fun interior with a good amount of seating. We went on a Wednesday night and it was decently busy but got seated right away. The food is lovely - I definitely recommend the spring rolls, chicken skewers and the pad see ew. The waitress was super helpful in giving my family suggestions. I definitely recommend doing family style and splitting the dishes - they are big portions. read more
6 months ago
The new york steak curry rice was bomb! 9/10 for sure, the curry is good as always (I've always loved Kinlen's one n it's the same curry). I was expecting the bha mee hang to be salty but it was super sweet! It's still good tho, just not what I expected. Tom yum moo was delicious, crispy pork was a but bit. Service was good and ambience was super cozy at night, felt like I was back in asia read more
9 months ago
Gao Lhao is the sister restaurant to Kin Len and offers a similar experience while being less chaotic (since it's always packed at Kin Len). I ordered the beef shank stew, which was hearty and satisfying. The beef was very tender and overall had a comforting flavor. Gao Lhao has plenty of seating and was nicely decorated, and the staff was friendly too. They also offer happy hour deals like Kin Len, which are a good bang for your buck, although the portions are a bit smaller than the regular menu. read more
So yum! Got the Bha Mee & Khao Soi. Noodles were extra savory and tasty. The toppings went so well with it. Khao soi tasted so rich and creamy. Generous portions and food came out really quick. We came on a weeknight and there was no wait. Need to find street parking but PCC will validate an hour. Super super cute spot for dinner. Recommend the lychee rose cocktail!! read more
4 months ago
Visited Ghao Lao last weekend. The wait was about a hour so it wasn't to bad. We started with the 4 corners and duck spring roll appetizers both were crispy and not to oily. For an entree we had the roast duck bha mee hang and the Dungeness crab bha mee hang. Both had a light distinct flavor, good amount of protein but was a little too heavy on the amount of noodles. Overall we had a great experience! read more
9 months ago
Came back here and ordered another to go dinner for my family. Most dishes were ok but the steak from the garlic fried rice was severely undercooked. We asked for medium well and received steak that was rare or med rare. We didn't notice until we got home 20 minutes. I guess this serves as a reminder for me to always check my order here before leaving. Disappointing because I've been to their sister restaurant, Kin Len, several times and have always enjoyed it. If I do come back hopefully the experience will improve. read more
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Jenny N.
Hi Max,…
4 months ago
One of the BEST Thai food I have ever tried!! The duck spring rolls were so perfect, and the tomyum hotpot was really flavorful too (however it got a bit salty towards the end and we needed to add some water). We came on a Friday night, and waited about 30mins, the decors inside were really cute (makes you feel like you're in Thailand). Definitely coming back for more! read more
Everything was super tasty. The server was very patient with us. The restaurant was really cute. Casual but also Bangkok decor and vibes. Even how the food was served was really thoughtful. They have GF and vegan options especially among the appetizers and lots of vegetarian options for the mains. read more
Was excited to try this place since it was created by Isarn (my favorite place) and everything was ok. The bah mee bowls with crispy pork belly was amazing and comes with a lot! The pork wontons were ok, not much filling in them. The fish sauce wings were big and crispy on the outside. The panang curry with steak was very salty even with the rice so that was ok. The service was excellent! We did go on a weekend for lunch so the wait was about an hour. So highly recommend going to put your name down and then enjoy a nice pre-meal walk at Greenlake! There was plenty of seating too for large parties. read more
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Jenny N.
Good Day Phoebe,…
Checked out the new Gao Lhao in Greenlake! Make reservations or wait an hour and half to get seated like we did. Atmosphere and vibes made you feel like you were in Thailand . I ordered the Bha Mee Hang Bowl that had dungeness crab, bbq pork, crispy pork belly and a soft boiled egg. I thought the overall dish lacked flavoring. It was a dry dish with very little sauce (no soup). I would come back and try something different. The two appetizers we got were basic. They have a good selection of drinks both alcoholic and non alcoholic with a full bar. I'm rooting for them! read more
9 months ago
First impression walking in was the decor puts you right in the mood for the local cuisine. The ambiance & creativity of the artwork, pictures, menu etc. were well-presented. Food Presentation was well-executed. Sadly the flavors were hit or miss on the flavors. The star at our table was the appetizer "Crab Beancurd Roll". The rest you can read in the pics. Each component was thoughtfully prepared, but the overall flavor didn't fully resonate with our palate. Still, the creativity and promise in every bite left us excited to return and discover what else the kitchen has to offer. read more
This place has amazing value if you go during happy hour! The khao soi was our favorite, followed by the wings, calamari and beef noodles. There was a lot of depth in flavor for the first two dishes. The salad that came with the calamari had an interesting egg yolk dressing that paired very well with the pineapple and batter of the calamari. The beef noodles were a tad heavy on the five spice but nonetheless provided great value. Undoubtedly would come here again! read more
8 months ago
Amazing service and amazing food! The ambiance is also very nice. I actually think they have the best BaMeeHang and their Phad Thai has the best flavor as well, even when taken home and reheated. The staff are very sweet and welcoming. I would definitely recommend coming here. We always try something different every time we come back and I can tell you that so far not one of their dishes has let us down. read more
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7102 Woodlawn Ave NE
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