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    Isarn Thai Soul Kitchen

    4.2 (1.4k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Julie D.

    Have wanted to try Isarn for awhile now and boy are we glad we did! Came early at 5pm and beat the crowds. We ordered family style for maximum culinary enjoyment. The firecracker cocktail was definitely spicy and a little bitter, a wonderful combination with our meal. I just have to say that Everything was delicious! The northern curry was different, a hint of sweet, exploding flavor, very good. We were pleasantly surprised by the salad. I don't like papaya, but this was Good! Minced lamb with basil had good flavor, light sauce and phad Thai was amazing. Spicy chicken soup was my favorite. Fried chicken was tender and juicy with a crunchy skin. We will be back!

    the classic "mango sticky rice" dessert - can't go wrong with this
    Chris E.

    Legendary. We've been eating here for so many years now, I'm surprised I've never written a review. Isarn Thai already has a great reputation so there's not as much motivation to repeat the obvious points tied to great food, very fair prices, friendly service, and something for everyone, including cocktails and vegan offerings. It's a 5 star experience for sure, but if I had to point out any downside, it would be that this location is always busy and there can be a bit of a wait, even during off hours. Kirkland parking in this area is also not ideal, especially during bad weather (i.e. you can always find parking if you're willing to walk, but walking in bad weather makes it that much less motivating to make the trip).

    Vegan-Mushroom Fritters
    Katrina M.

    This restaurant has just become my new favorite Thai place on the Eastside and it's largely due to one dish, their mushroom fritters! Everything else we tried was novel and amazingly good as well but you can't miss these fritters if you go! The mushrooms at light and coated with the most heavenly crispy and light batter -- heck it's a big plate to share but truth be told, I'd be happy if they were all MINEL! Also loved this warm coconut dessert they had if you're a fan of young coconut! Coconut cream, pieces of young coconut shredded for you and mochi balls...yum!!

    Emma S.

    I came here with my friends (group of 6) on a Friday evening and while we had to wait for a table, the food was worth it! We didn't have to wait too long, and the staff was kind enough to combine a few tables together, since it is a relatively small space. They do not take reservations for large parties on weekends, unfortunately. We got an assortment of dishes, all of which were tasty and decently priced. My favorites were the pad see ew and the curry and I would definitely recommend. I also tried the tropical passion mocktail which was on the sweeter side but was very refreshing!

    Emily J.

    We really enjoy eating here and ordering takeout to go. The food quality is the same whether you eat there or take it home to go. We have been here a few times for happy hour and really enjoyed the happy hour menu and the drinks. My favorite is the mussel omelet. It reminds me of the Banh Xeo at Vietnamese places. I wish they gave you more lettuce though because it is extremely greasy. I also really like all the noodle and rice dishes, you really cannot go wrong. My husband enjoyed the snapper and would highly recommend it. Besides the food being good, the atmosphere is fun and the service is fast. The food doesn't take too long to come out and the servers are nice and attentive. It does get very busy during dinner though. If you don't want to wait, I would go during early dinner. Otherwise there is often people waiting outside for a table.

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    Elizabeth A.

    Absolutely love Isarn every single time I go. Service is great; they are usually pretty quick with everything and the staff is really sweet. I absolutely love the ambiance/atmosphere, especially in the Kirkland location-- whether it's winter or summer, Isarn always hits the spot. Food is absolutely spectacular: the classic dishes such as the pad thai, soups, and papaya salad are so so good and never miss. I would recommend ordering a lot of different things for the table, especially if you're with a group of people, that way you can try something you wouldn't normally order. Isarn is definitely in my top favorites restaurants, and as far as Thai food, they are my go to for a more elevated experience! (The pics/videos are all from different times I went, not all at the same time)

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    Noah B.

    * Kao soi 4.5/5 * Pad sea ew 3.5/5 * Thai salad 3.5/5 Kao soi it's definitely the best thing I've had here! It's kinda like a curry or a soup but if you get rice on the side and add it in, it's pretty damn good. Good location and very modern trendy place.

    Elisa N.

    ISARN THAI SOUL KITCHEN @ KIRKLAND SHOUTOUT TO THE MANAGER PK! This is always a go-to place. Great service and great people. Today I ordered three items from the menu, Pad See Ew, Pad Thai, and Pad Kee Mao. I had a giftcard from DoorDash so I decided to use it this time, spending about $60. I picked it up the food and brought it home. Everything tasted great until I found a piece of plastic in it. Things happen so I understand. I decided to call Isarn Thai Kitchen and a manager picked up, completely apologizing for this matter and telling me that I can get a full refund but it would be on DoorDash since that was where I ordered. I called DoorDash, one of the worst services I've ever dealt with. Going through 3 different people, they all said "Unfortunately, out of Door Dash's policy, nothing will be refunded or credited back to you". I was so devastated, what do you mean plastic in my food doesn't deserve a single credit back or anything, what's craziest is that the Manager PK of Isarn Thai was fighting FOR ME. I called back Isarn Thai Kitchen, and the manager I spoke back to PK, was absolutely shocked and angry for me, and immediately called DoorDash instead to get them to refund me. After a couple calls, DoorDash calls saying that my items were under review. In the next 24 hours that I must wait, I will get an email whether it was accepted or rejected. A step forward, but still, are you serious? I called the Manager PK back, he was so furious for me and on my side. I plan on giving PK the manager an update, extremely great manager who was on the customer's side and continued to fight to doordash. I hope Doordash fixes this issue.

    Fire cracker jumbo prawns
    karthik

    I tried for first time Isarn Thai soup kitchen for the first time. I ordered the following take out order. Phad kee Mao with sliced beef :5/5 Very delicious and tasty noodles. The beef were juicy and cooked perfectly. Perfect amount of spice and salt. Quantity was adequate and worth the price. Fire cracker jumbo prawns. :5/5 4 pieces of jumbo prawns. They were the best prawns I had in recent time. Very spongy and tasted extraordinary. A must try. Fried rice with pork - 4/5 The fried rice was good. No compliants. When compared to other two items I would say this lacks the unique flavor. Quantity is adequate. Ambiance : though I ordered takeout I liked the ambiance and see quiet lot of parties waiting which implies the restaurant is great for dining and serves tasty food. Parking might be an issue as it is roadside parking only available. Overall 5/5 Definitely must try restaurant for Thai food lovers.

    Pad See Ew with Chicken
    Victoria B.

    Isarn is a beautiful restaurant with kind people and a great ambiance. I really enjoyed the vibe in here and the food was good! We came around 4:30 for an early dinner and there were plenty of open tables. I expected it to be completely empty but there were still a fair amount of people in the restaurant. We loved being able to sit by the windows to people walk/see a tiny bit of Lake Washington. For entrees we ordered the crying tiger and pad see ew. The steak was delicious and had great flavor! Although I would recommend ordering a side with it if you're real hungry. The pad see ew was nearly enough for us to split so no problem there. I ordered a level 1 on spice out of 0-3 and it wasn't spicy at all. I'll definitely get a level 2 next time. The noodles were delicious but it wasn't the best I've had on the eastside. Overall we will definitely return and I look forward to trying some of the other items on the menu!

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    John H.

    Great food every time! Been here multiple times and have enjoyed it each visit. And each time, had to wait to get a table as it's super popular place. Three of us came on a Friday night just before 7PM and waited about 30 mins for a table. Beer selection is just okay. They had one IPA (Trickster) on draft. We started with lettuce wraps and they were unique with the variety of items to use in putting one together. My bride went with the Thai Tropical Curry with Salmon and really loved it. My son went with the Seafood Curry Custard and seemed to enjoy it. I ordered the Chu Chi Red Curry with cod and it was tasty and the cod was great....wish it would have had some additional ingredients (e.g. bamboo shoots, peppers or a vegi) Service was very friendly!

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    Rick Y.

    Really long wait and the waitlist system lies. It shows 1-11 minutes but actual wait is more than 40min

    Steamed Squid in a Spicy Fresh Lime Soup
    Hanna K.

    Been here multiple times, and I think it was way too hyped for me prior to my visit, because both times, I thought it was solid but not outstanding. I don't really see myself returning before trying out other Thai spots, but I'm sure it would satisfy a Thai food craving if it were to hit. Food: The steamed squid in the lime soup (HH special): too (?) flavorful. The sweetness and sourness hit you nose-scrunchingly hard, and honestly we couldn't eat too much of the soup. Squid was cooked well. Crispy mussels omelette (HH special): very crunchy, chewy on the inside. The texture was great, but even with the sauce I was craving more flavor. Pad thai: HUGE, but pretty standard. Salty crab papaya salad: the salty crab didn't add too much to the salad, I thought, and I wouldn't recommend it if you don't like the fishy flavors. Hat yai fried chicken: big chonky portions, but it was just... fried chicken? Minced lamb: surprisingly was not a huge fan of this, it just tasted sorta generic and wasn't well-balanced. Chiang Mai curry noodles: probably my favorite dish. Loved the crunch noodles on top, and the curry had good flavor. Wish there were more protein in it, as the dish was predominantly noodle. Service/ambience: Service is pretty friendly, and the ambience is quite lively. There seems to usually be a wait at dinner time and on weekends, and you have to put yourself on the queue at the kiosk in front of the store. Paid parking lots nearby if you can't find street parking.

    Thai Green Papaya Salad (bottom), Fried Rice with Crab Meat (top left), Pad See Ew with Chicken (top right)

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    Is the restaurant reopened yet?

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    Do you guys offer gift card?

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    We do have a parking lot behind Hectors Restaurant. There is no fee to park there.

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    Thirst Trap

    Thirst Trap

    4.2
    (43 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    If you're looking for a top-tier craft cocktail bar in the Kirkland area, look no further than The…read moreThirst Trap. This place is next level. I've been to plenty of craft cocktail bars, but nothing quite like this one. The bartender--who is also the owner--takes mixology to a whole new level. We're talking scientific precision here, using actual lab equipment to craft drinks that taste as incredible as they look. One drink in particular, "garden" completely blew us away. It was unique, balanced, and absolutely delicious--just one of many standout cocktails we tried. Beyond the drinks, the atmosphere was amazing. The bartender was welcoming, generous with his time, and let us sample and explore different flavors. It felt more like a fun experience than just a night out. Prices were surprisingly reasonable for the quality, and the small bites were spot-on. The whole venue had great energy, and I honestly can't say enough good things about it. We're already looking forward to going back.

    Cocktail bar and lounge in Juanita Village that opened in 2025. Has street parking, and the retail…read moregarage in the same building has free parking for the first 2-3 hours or so. It's at the corner of one of the buildings. Dark, mid sized interior with some cool neon lights and light up marble pattern bar counter. Not very busy when I went at happy hour/dinner time on a Friday night, but the place is busier later at night on Friday/Saturday during the warmer months. Sometimes they have events and DJs. Sat at the bar and tried out some happy hour specials. Got the Korean sauce wings ($12) and cheese truffle fries ($8). Decent amount of fries, definitely has cheese flavor but not that much truffle oil aroma. I liked the wings which you get 6 per order. They weren't fried, but rather tender and juicy. Sauce was agreeable. Definitely enough food for my dinner. As for the drinks, I got the rosemary mule which is Moscow mule with some rosemary herb. The copper mug they use is good sized. Tasted refreshing although could feel the alcohol afterwards. Also tried a corpse reviver no. 2, which was a little sweet but has a punch. Cocktail prices are not cheap outside of happy hour, in the upper teens. Overall, was glad I tried the place out. Will drop by for happy hour once in a while.

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    noii sushi

    4.3
    (68 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$
    Women-owned & operated
    Luxury

    Just WOW- we visited at lunchtime to celebrate a birthday and was blown away. Stepping into this…read morerestaurant feels like you're walking into a gorgeous minimalistic zen space that still manages to incorporate warmth through the natural wood paneling and thoughtful touches. Tables and booths are laid out in a way that gives patrons both privacy and a wonderful space to have conversations. The tableware is immaculate and thoughtfully picked out. Our server, Brandonlee A was truly a star! He was very friendly and has the entire menu memorized right down to the specific ingredients used in EVERY single dish- yes, even the side dishes! He's a big reason that we had such a wonderful first experience at Noii and I sincerely hope Management takes notice and promotes this guy to become a manager because he clearly is so passionate about his job, cares about the customers he serves and so knowledgeable about the food! That's something very refreshing to see in the service industry. The lunch bento set was wonderful - the sushi upgrade was definitely worth it too IMO, because I'm a huge aburi toro fan. Everything from the beef croquette to the salad with crispy fish skin and ikura was delicious. The food presentation/plating was 10/10 and it was a feast for the eyes too. Even the grilled chicken rice bowl with the onsen egg was so yummy. We also loved the yuzu mixed drinks as well. The birthday dessert with a yuzu jelly topped with meringue and edible flowers added the perfect finishing touch to our meal. The ambience, food and service were all a home run for me. That says a lot because VERY few restaurants are able to achieve the perfect trifecta of all 3. Hopefully they will keep these high standards up! This is now one of our favorite restaurants in Kirkland and we've already told all our friends to come check it out.

    Beautiful restaurant on Main Street. The feel of a bit of luxury hits you in the face when you walk…read morein through the sides. Detail was not missed on me! Even the chop sticks rest was well thought out. Sushi tasted fresh and presentation very pretty! I recommend. This place is especially nice if you want to impress your guests with a modern, sleek, pretty space. Service was very friendly, polite and they went over and above to provide the requests we made. I'd go back.

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    El Encanto

    3.3
    (243 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$$
    Speaks Spanish
    Minority-owned & operated

    "Wow." That's what I kept thinking as we sat down at our table and later enjoyed our meal. This is…read morea beautiful restaurant on the Kirkland waterfront, serving delicious Mexican food. We parked inside the hotel parking garage (later validated the ticket, which applies for 2 hour parking slots), and walked into the restaurant from the garage. We were seated indoors as there weren't any out door tables available but our table was close enough to the deck so we had plenty of sunshine. The rest of the indoor restaurant is beautiful with its tropical/island feel. Our server, Joanna, was super friendly and helpful at providing recommendations. We had margaritas, guacamole with corn, Mahi mahi tacos, potatoes with bacon and sour cream, and the frijoles/pinto beans. Everything was so flavorful and fresh, my favorite was the Mahi Mahi taco plate. Would love to comeback for more! Happy eating!

    10 out of 10 experience across the board! First of all, the entire experience felt like I was in…read moreTulum, Mexico, or just on a vacation in general. The view, aesthetic, service, and atmosphere was incredible. I appreciated the little nods of homage to Mexico as well, there's plenty pieces of Latin inspired art and photographs in one of the hallways while walking towards the bathroom. It felt intimate and beautifully placed with care and love. Now the happy hour... one of the best I've ever had. I visited shortly after they opened to experience their happy hour from 4 PM to 6 PM. I enjoyed a well poured glass of red wine, guacamole and chips, & their smoked mushroom tacos. Phenomenal!! Everything is incredibly well priced as well (I almost want to keep this happy hour a secret!) I absolutely recommend this restaurant, especially their happy hour! I'm not sure about the rest of their menu items, but their happy hour hit it out of the park and they will definitely be seeing me back again for it.

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    RockCreek Seafood & Spirits

    RockCreek Seafood & Spirits

    3.6
    (124 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Free WiFi

    Off days happen, and honestly, if it wasn't for the tremendous save I probably wouldn't even bother…read morewriting a review. My husband and I came in on a Monday, and while it didn't feel busy to us, I noticed the lack of a host and only two servers covering inside and outside. Our server, while kind, patient, and knowledgeable, was definitely juggling and struggling. It was actually the manager who noticed we needed a little more attention and greased the wheels to get our drinks and food out quicker. We loved this extra bit of service from leadership. This place is good, the remodel is beautiful, the food is fun and creative, and the staff (albeit limited) genuinely seems to perform well under pressure. There was a miscommunication with the kitchen and they had an extra side of potatoes, which they gifted to us. Pretty cool.

    We randomly decided to stop by for a couple of drinks and decided to order some foods with it…read more Surprisingly; the food was really good. We are used to mediocore foods at places like this; and to find the foods to be so delicious was very pleasant surprise. Service was great; we got seated right away and taken care of. We sat outside since it was a nice day and we had our pup with us. Plenty of seating inside and outside. And its right by the lake; (sunset was on point when we went) What we got: Fried kalamari (4.5/5) *not pictured Very creative! Its more of a fried calamari salad; served in a chinese style to go box; i think we found it cool. The calamari was nicely fried; and the breading has sesame seed powder? I think it was delicious! And pair it with the bitter leaves; and some kind of soy dressing. Fried smashed potato (5/5) Delicious! Love some good smashed and deep fried potatoes; and nicely pair with the morney sauce. 1/2 crab fried (5/5) This is sooooo good. It was nicely fried, plated and taste delicious with the aioli and fried basil and everything else that came with it. We also got a couple drinks that were pretty good (not picture) Lots of option when it comes to the drinks Overall it was a good choice to stop by here. Prices reflect the kind of restaurant it is and what it serves; no surprises there.

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    Hearth

    Hearth

    3.6
    (198 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    We had a marvelous experience last weekend for Valentine's Day! We were cutting it close upon our…read morereservation time but we made it! I saw that Hearth was having a Valentine's Day 3 course meal! I made a reservation a few weeks in advance and they messaged me a couple of days beforehand to let me know the menu offerings which I thought were really nice and showed quality impeccable preparation! We truly enjoyed the wild mushroom tartlet, both entrees (lobster saffron risotto and the chicken roulade) followed by the desserts of chocolate crème de pan and the basque cheesecake! We also loved the wine pairings with all the courses! My favorite was one of the dessert wines. Our server was fantastic and the team is so friendly! The ambiance is dim lit but very pretty inside. It was a full house by the time we were eating! It's my second time at Hearth but bf's first and he really enjoyed it :) We'd love to stay at the Heathman one day too! We will be back!

    Had a wonderful experience at Hearth at the Heathman Hotel. A special shout-out to Kenny P., the…read moreDirector of Food & Beverage--his leadership really shows in the quality, hospitality, and overall vibe. As someone who eats plant-based, I was genuinely impressed by the options and how accommodating the team was. The tomato soup was so comforting and flavorful, and the breads were excellent. Thank you for having tofu (so appreciated!) and a fresh salad with that bright lemon dressing--simple, clean, and delicious. Also a big thank you to Domingo and Harrison for the great service and positive energy. I'll absolutely be back.

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