Great place to get dinner with a friend and it wasn't packed on a weeknight. The chef was also serving us and he was so friendly and welcoming. The mango salad was good - very fresh, a good balance of fish-based sauce, and a huge portion. I also tried my friend's duck curry, which had a crispy skin and was a well balanced curry. The drinks here are fun too. I had the pandan cream cocktail and it was incredibly flavorful and I could tell they used real pandan. Service was a bit slow though. It was a Wednesday evening and there weren't a ton of customers. However I'd still highly recommend you give this place a try! read more

I was waiting for the bar next-door to open because I forgot my cell phone there. I stumbled into Kalabaw by accident.. I was just window shopping on what type of Thai food they had. I walked in and decided to give them a shot. Try something easy ..I got the wonton soup with egg noodles.. the broth was umami and garlicky, and warmed up my soul. The wontons were nice and tender, flavored with shrimp and pork. It was like a warm hug. Hit the spot! Second, I ordered the crispy spicy fish. It was an extraordinary presentation even my Chef friend was delighted to see the culinary expertise of the Chef. And it was also very reasonably priced. The service was excellent. They were very welcoming. The decor of the restaurant is super upscale. It looks like a fancy club. This would be a great place to bring a first date. Overall I was super impressed and very happy that I stumbled into this delicious restaurant. 10/10 read more

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The best tasting pan asian modern version restaurants here in Seattle. I love the flavors here, the drinks were very strong and went well with everything. If you love fish sauce, then this is the place for you. Good service, noodles were my favorite. Overall, I would come back. read more

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We walked over from Pike Place Market and were warmly greeted and seated by Chef Supanot, who immediately made us feel welcome. He offered great menu suggestions and shared the story behind the restaurant--his brother designed the space, and he built it with the help of friends, which made the experience feel even more special. The menu is Thai-forward with a few standout dishes from other Asian cuisines mixed in thoughtfully. The décor is gorgeous--an elevated, glamorous tribute to the water buffalo that feels bold yet refined. We ordered the Miang Kham, Crying Tiger, and Mango Salad. I always order Miang Kham when I see it since it's such a rare find, and this one was excellent. The Crying Tiger was tasty but came out more well done than the medium-rare we ordered. That said, we still finished it because the dipping sauce was fantastic and the purple-and-white sticky rice was delicious. The Mango Salad was beautifully prepared with shredded mango that had just the right crunch and tartness. Generous portions served. Even during a busy late afternoon, the chef handled guests with ease and a big smile, serving beautifully executed dishes and cocktails. Very impressive. We'll definitely be bringing friends here next time we're in Seattle. Tip: They do true Thai spice levels here--proceed with caution." read more

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I think this place just likes the upscale dining. The like is too dim and difficult to see the food. Although the table lamp helps a bit. We got the crab fried rice. I highly recommend this dish. After the fried rice, everything is go down the hill. The next dish we have is the Kalabaw Crispy chicken. This dish more like American style sweet and sour chicken. I think it is just average. The next dish is the squid with salty egg. I also think this dish is just ok. The squid volume is kind of lack off. The last dish is a bit better. We have the beef curry with roti. The roti is nice. The curry is better. Overall service just good. Food is a bit slow to come out. read more

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Immediately as I entered into the doors of this restaurant I couldn't help but start sobbing, the ambience was way too beautiful and the whole vibe was in. The music is peak at its finest and you might want to stay longer than you have planned for. The visuals here are top notch, literally 5 Michelin stars. The food here? Don't get me started, the food is just as good as it looks and tastes AMAZING. It truly is tantalizing. To top it all off, Chef Supanut graciously served our food @kalabawusa. read more

Kalabaw, a fine dine restaurant meticulously cured by the Chef. Neat ambience, decent food, being a fine dine space the service is relaxed. Heavy on the pockets - each dish priced + additional separate price for the protein making the overall dish expensive! We had Pineapple Chicken fried rice (the charred fried effect and flavours were missing), Young coconut curry with seafood (was loaded with coconut curry smoothness, calamari, prawns and mussels but we found it too sugary sweet), Begawan curry (highly recommend- loaded with prawns and fragrant rice), Khao sui (crispy fried flat noodles tasted well with the Myanmar curry and boiled hard eggs, the chicken drumstick could have been served in a different format though), Halo Halo dessert was okay(vanilla ice cream on top was super). The cocktails are something worth the shot, each curated for a special experience. I liked Kalabaw for its efforts and quality but unnecessarily exorbitant. read more

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Hidden gem alert! Caught the last 10 minutes of happy hour on Monday just enough time to grab a Bellini, a glass of white wine, and a few quick bites. We started with the ginger truffle fries, lumpia rolls, and papaya salad. The fries were tasty and crispy, though the ginger flavor didn't really come through it leaned more truffle than anything else. That said, they turned out to be a surprisingly great pairing with the duck curry sauce later on (pro tip: dunk those fries!). The lumpia rolls were solid, though I do wish they were a bit bigger. The standout? The papaya salad--fresh, zingy, and perfectly balanced. It was hands-down the best happy hour item we ordered and one I'd come back for without hesitation. For mains, we went with the duck curry and the spicy wings. Our server mentioned that the curries are one of the most popular items, so we were excited to try it and the sauce absolutely delivered: rich, savory, and full of depth. The duck itself wasn't my favorite cut, but that sauce was so good we practically licked the bowl. The spicy wings came in hot like really hot. Not your run-of-the-mill spicy, but full-throttle, sweat-on-your-forehead, "I'm awake now" spicy. Delicious, but not for the faint of heart. We wrapped up dinner with the ube mango sticky rice, which was the perfect sweet finish--comforting, chewy, and just the right amount of indulgent. Since it was a Monday, the restaurant was wonderfully quiet. Only a few tables were seated, so service was fast and super attentive. We grabbed a high-top facing the street, which was great for people-watching. I also found out they offer weekend brunch, which I'm already planning to check out. The menu is impressively extensive, highlighting a wide range of Southeast Asian flavors, and I love how they've transformed the old steakhouse space into something vibrant and cozy. Next time, I'll be back for brunch or maybe dinner again to try one of their seafood dishes (those clams and crab are calling my name)... or the crispy pata, because honestly, how could I not? read more

Wow! A Thai restaurant designed for discriminating clientele willing to spend for good experience. It was not traditionally decorated. Instead, there is a full bar, all the American cocktails on the menu, a modernistic prominent logo, and western-style seatings. We tried the lunch menu a traditional pad thai and a "banh canh soup". They were excellently made. Pad Thai was perfectly al dente, not usual for Thai restaurant, perfectly flavored even with tofu as the protein choice. Banh Canh soup has udon-like thick noodles, generous portion of shrimp, and rich and complex broth. Lunch specials came with Thai Ice Tea which was made as a cocktail and topped with whipped cream. Well made too. I will definitely come back for the "Pata", I believe live entertainment will also be coming. This will be a popular place at Belltown. read more

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Came here for date night with the husband and we were able to sit outside with our dog. The restaurant itself is quite large and has a lot of nice decor. The food menu was very extensive and they feature a lot of different Asian dishes. To drink, I enjoyed their Thai ice tea a lot, it wasn't too sweet, just right. For food, we decided to order a few things to share. We started off with the lumpiang rolls, which were basically egg rolls, the sauce that it came with was good. One of my favorite items was the curry puff. It was a curry mix within a puff pastry. We ordered a soup called tom saap gai- it was a sour chicken soup that was soothing. Another favorite dish was the Kalabaw noodles - it had a lot of flavor and umami from the mushrooms. The last dish we ordered was the Yangon curry, which we ordered with roti. Overall, everything here was great. I'd definitely come back here. read more

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I am not entirely sure why the two times that I have been to this place it is empty, like a ghost town. The first time I turned around and walked out the door and went to the Italian restaurant next-door. The second time is tonight and I'm impressed. I ordered the phad hoi lai, the phad thai, the kaliba chicken, and the ice cream with ube and jackfruit. Everything was tasty! The service was on point and the atmosphere is cool. Don't judge a book by its cover or a restaurant by its volume of patrons. 4.5 out of 5 read more

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Dining in Kalabaw is like going on a cuisine tour of Southeast Asia - in 2 hours! The chef owner has done well in featuring iconic dishes from several countries in Southeast Asia. Plus the chef's own creations. If you want crunch in your pork, go for the crispy pata from the Philippines. We ordered the appetizer sampler suggested by our server Brian. Sufficient for the 5 of us. The roasted duck curry was a big hit in our table. We also cleaned up the plate of Crying tiger, angus ribeye. The soft shell crab was crunchy. We topped off our experience with the halo halo, the iconic dessert from the Philippines. The interior was appropriately and tastefully decorated. There are also tables outside with a sculpture of the Kalabaw, (carabao). Our server Brian was very helpful and solicitous without being intrusive. If you want to save on plane fares and still get a terrific sampling of Southeast Asian cuisine, come to this place! read more

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Kalabaw is a beautiful restaurant! It was surprisingly quiet on a Thursday evening but it was great for us as we walked in without a reservation. I wasn't particularly hungry so I went for the creamy tom yum soup and my friend ordered the papaya salad with the Japanese sea bass. She was surprised that the fish was fried but she really enjoyed it. My soup was tasty but I wasn't able to finish it all. My cousin ordered the roasted duck curry and some fried mushroom appetizer that was surprisingly tasty. The service was not the fasted but it was ok- we had time to chat and it appeared there was only one server for the night. I would eat here again and next time try a curry. read more

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Great decor, ambiance and service. The duck curry was tender and the right amount of spice. The ube sticky rice was a subtly sweet dessert. I ordered a Thai tea to go which was good; however, they use big ice cubes and add way too much ice. My cup was less than half empty once I took the ice out so that's really disappointing. read more

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Very good service. Plush and comfortable ambiance, although the music was unnecessarily loud. The food was fresh and well presented, and I appreciate that it's more thoughtful and diverse than a lot of cookie-cutter Thai menus, but it was consistently too sweet for my taste. read more

A must try in Seattle! "Asian fusion" does not do this place justice. Much more adventurous than your average asian fusion. We walked in and the restaurant was empty, which was a bit foreboding, but everything was amazing! The restaurant is huge with tvs on the walls and lighting on the baseboards. The service was great. The menu was very thorough with southeast Asian fare. All the items on the menu have pictures and small icons of flags for the country the dishes originate from, which was a cool detail! We had lettuce cups, gyoza, turmeric curry and sautéed green beans. Everything was super flavorful and divine. We loved the turmeric curry, which was a bit spicy but really different and so delicious. I wish we had stayed for desert! We wanted to meet the chef but he wasn't there. But our compliments to the chef, for sure! read more

Kalabaw Bar & Thai Kitchen - Lettuce cups! A bit liquid to eat with your hands, which is where rhe little cups come in. - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Kalabaw Bar & Kitchen *June 4, 2025 *6pm- Wednesday *4.5 Stars Seating/ Environment: *Street Parking *Nice Staff *Aesthetic Seating Food/Drink: *Chicken Phad-See-Ew Noodles *Kalabaw Noodle Stopped by Kalabaw Bar and Kitchen since it was less than a 5-minute walk from our VRBO--super convenient after a long day. We got the chicken Phad See Ww noodles and the Kalabaw noodle. The dish was a little salty for my taste, but I tend to under season my food. Still enjoyable though, and the portion size was generous. My sister got the Kalabaw Noodles, which was very flavorful and a garlic lovers dream. The server was really nice and even let me fill up my water bottle before heading out, which I appreciated. The inside of the restaurant looked really nice--definitely more upscale than I expected. Pretty sure there's a space upstairs for hosting events or parties, but I didn't get a chance to check it out. Overall, it's a solid spot if you're nearby and in the mood for some flavorful noodles in a stylish setting. read more

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Duck curry was delicious! But I do hope for more Filipino representation on the main menu beyond lumpia ;)

Highlights (5/5) def order again: - Mandalay Mushroom Crunch - Ginger truffle fries - Kalabaw bibb lettuce wraps - Papaya salad - Grilled pork (moo-yang) with sticky rice - Ube Milk Punch cocktail Good (4/5) might order again: - Chiang-mai sausage - Kalabaw wings - Green beans with garlic - Reclining Buddha cocktail Meh (3/5) would skip: - Khao Soi - Phad Kee Mao Great experience overall. Would love to come back to try burgers and more of the cocktail menu. Despite a minor drink mix-up, service was good. Restaurant was clean and spacious; bathroom was old-looking compared to the dining area...but clean. read more

Stopped in this place when I had a hankering for Thai food while in Seattle. Kalabaw Bar and Kitchen in Seattle is seriously one of the coolest spots in Belltown for Thai-ish eats. Walking in, the vibe is chill but modern, with moody lighting, comfy seats, and a bar that just begs for a round of cocktails. I just love the those dark interiors with tall ceilings. Start your night off right with the Kalabaw Wings. These are packed with lemongrass flavor, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and come with this coconut galangal sauce that'll make you want to double-dip everything. We ordered almost a tasting menu like, but ended up getting a SECOND order of these! Definitely check out the Bangkok Chives Cake too. That ginger chili soy sauce definitely hits the spot. read more

The variety of food offered on their menu is on par with the cheesecake factory. There are so many options from so many Asian countries. I definitely suggest the mushroom appetizer, which is breaded and fried mushrooms. Also there is a beef salad that is AMAZING. It's probably the best thing in their menu in my opinion. There's never a wait here and the staff are really nice and friendly. I definitely suggest this place if you're looking for some Asian fusion! read more

What an awesome restaurant, complete with great service, delicious (but expensive) food and cool ambience! I came here under the recommendation of a friend in my group after attending a day rave over at the Space Needle. This was on a Saturday night around 10:30pm, and we got seated at the bar very quickly as there weren't many people eating inside. The first thing I noticed was that the inside is fancy; I felt like I was fine dining the whole time. They also had their happy hour menu until close, which gave me more options on what to choose from. My friend highly recommended their pad thai, and my other friends in the group got that, though I got a taste of it and he wasn't kidding; it's so flavorful and the noodles just feel great in your mouth! Instead I got their kanom-jean-nam-prik, which is a noodle dish that comes with a mung bean curry sauce with a nice peanut taste, along with vermicelli noodles of two different colors and some veggies (string beans, cabbage and sauerkraut). I did notice that the menu says there's a hard-boiled egg as part of the dish, and I did not see any when I got my dish. Even so, this dish was also really good in its own way! I chose to add chicken as protein for this dish, and that made it all the more tasty; everything combined was really flavorful, and I didn't even taste the sauerkraut, which I normally don't like. The only thing I'd say is that the portion was pretty small, and I felt like it didn't justify the $25 price tag. Pad thai was $18 per plate and I also felt the portions of that plate weren't too big either. For dessert, I got their halo halo, which came in a wine cup and was the perfect sweet treat. Eating this, I mostly noticed the ube bits and peanuts after the vanilla ice cream, and the tapioca pearls were my favorite part. Again, it was pretty small, and this was $12 before tax. Presentation and taste are both on point though. Service here is top-notch; my servers were happy to answer some of my questions and also grab utensils, napkins and water, and they really lightened up the mood for me and my group by striking conversations with us. Looking past the hefty prices and my missing hard-boiled egg, this is a really great place! My friends and I have one more place to consider for dinner whenever we hit up the Belltown area. The next time I come, I'm coming for their pad thai! read more

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Me and friends walked by and decided to try it out. First thing I noticed was how luxurious the interior was. I was nervous that this would mean the food would be pricey. I was pleasantly surprised that that was not the case. It was happy hour so I decided to get the Kalabaw wings and the Truffle fries off their happy hour menu. The food was good but it wasn't anything crazy in my opinion. It was during a really slow period for them so there was only one server, but she did a good job checking in on us and being patient with our indecisiveness. A good experience overall read more

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We were in Seattle for one of the World Cup soccer games and spent five nights exploring the city's restaurants. Every place was busy and full of people, but this restaurant rose above all the others. The food was incredible, but what impressed us most was the service. Every staff member approached us with a genuine smile, and they were warm, welcoming, and attentive even while working double shifts. With the amount of people coming through, they still kept the place spotless. Out of all restaurants we visited, THIS ONE LEFT THE STRONGEST IMPRESSION... THANK YOU read more

A southeastern Asian restaurant to try with many options! I had multiple dishes and my most favorite with their clam dish ($24). The clams were mixed with this savory and tasty sauce that went wonderfully with rice. There was a decent amount of clams as well. The unfortunate part was that it didn't come with a side of rice, so it was another $3 for it. My next favorite were the truffle fries ($10 during happy hour). The fries were pretty crispy and fresh. really liked the sauce that it came with. The wings were good. I liked how crispy and tender it was and it came with 6 pieces for $12 during happy hour. Finally, I had their Pad Kee Mao ($19) which was my least favorite. As you can see in the picture, portioning wasn't great. On top of that, I ordered it with chicken and there was little chicken in the dish. The noodles tasted good and the chicken had decent flavoring. The biggest problem was the portioning of this dish. I really liked the ambiance of the restaurant. It definitely gave a fancy atmosphere with how things are decorated, the space, and the lightning. A date night would be nice here. It's pretty organized and there are plenty of seating. The service was good. The server was nice and helpful and answered any questions we had. The service can be a bit slow. One of the dishes took some time to make, and I think it was 10 mins later after all the other food got delivered to the table. It's questionable whether I'd come back here or not due to the pricing and portioning. read more

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I popped into this lovely restaurant on my stroll home the other day from work. I'm a big fan of the art deco, decor, and equally impressed with the food, which is both tasty and very reasonably priced. Service was quick and polite. I would recommend you stop by. They have tables of all sizes in a very large selection of food and drinks. read more

Kalabaw Bar & Thai Kitchen - Khao soi curry - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The Songkhla Turmeric Curry was really good! I asked for 5/5 spice level, but it honestly felt like 3/5 to me. I still thoroughly enjoyed it regardless and appreciated the amount of fresh veggies. read more

Finally got a chance to check this gem of a unique restaurant out. I've been waiting for a multi cuisine restaurant that can do justice to Singaporean, Malaysian, Burmese, Thai and Indonesian cuisines to open up and this one came as close to perfect as one can expect. They have reservations available online as well! I tried their corn avocado salad, pad thai and their coconut corn tapioca pudding. Everything on the menu looked great and tasted even better. Service was super quick and the ambiance was beautiful. Highly recommend this new restaurant on the block! read more

Kalabaw Bar & Thai Kitchen - Avocado corn salad - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I learned about this place because I tripped in front of the door in my Birkenstocks. Anyways, the place was clean and felt fancy. We were seated quickly and the booth was so comfy to me. The food was decently priced for how nice the place looked. I got the Bangkok crab fried rice and a lychee mule. My husband got the kalabaw noodle, Thai car, and halo halo. I didn't use the restroom so I can't comment on the cleanliness, but it is available within the building. read more

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This Belltown restaurant was a great discovery for my family and I. I lived in Southeast Asia for more than 20 years and I'm always on the lookout for great restaurants with cuisine from this region. We ordered the lumpiang rolls (spring rolls from the Philippines); papaya salad (green papaya with green beans, tomatoes, carrots, peanuts and salad - from Thailand); larb isarn salad (with ground chicken - from Laos); Kalabaw curry bowl with beef and rice - a Malaysian curry); soft shell crab with dried curry - from Thailand. On a heat level of 1 to 5 we chose 3 and it was great, flavorful but not overwhelming. A very nice level that was used well in the dishes. (Next time I go --- and there will be a next time --- I'll order a 4 level.) The dishes were delicious and authentic in taste. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful --- the food came out after not much of a wait. The decor is very stylish with a nice SE Asia look with a water buffalo icon. And I found out that they have a happy hour, which is something I would love to try one evening. Plus, there's lots of other dishes I would like to try on their menu! read more

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Very cute restaurant with a robust, eclectic menu! The lights are dim, and the atmosphere is giving fine dining without fine dining prices. The staff were all kind and accommodating, and I thought it was cool that the head chef/ owner was the person at the front seating folks. That lets me know they care about the business and service! FOOD: everything was tasty and I was surprised at the generous portion sizes. -Lettuce wraps were delicious and So much flavor. I loved that they came in individually portions with everything in it, including the sauce and a tiny kick of spice. Definitely recommend. -Duck Curry (chef special) was very flavorful and the meat was perfectly cooked. I wasn't a fan of the large pieces of pineapple- they were a little tough, so I just picked them out. Great dish otherwise. -Green beans- very flavorful. A great option to accompany any of the dishes on the menu. -Pork leg- got this for the experience. It was good. The skin was extremely crunchy and the inside was tender. I didn't love the sauces, though. One was a plum sauce, the other a sweet green sauce, both a little underwhelming and too sweet. However, they have a great spice rack with a jalapeno vinegar sauce, and a chili fish sauce- I added those to the pork sauces, and that brightened them up a ton! Definitely ask for the spice rack. For drinks, I had the mule, sub tequila, which was very good! And my friend got the reclining Buddha, which she said was good as well. I definitely recommend this restaurant for a date night or intimate dinner with friends. They have such an extensive menu, plus a mid day and late HH through Saturday, and all day Sunday. I'll be back- there a many other things I want to try, like the Halo Halo dessert, which I didn't have room for after we ate :( Check them out! (But keep in mind it's Belltown, so parking is a nightmare!!!!!!) read more

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Oh my God, the music is amazing service on .5 stars concierge Nordstrom level why is this place not on the map? Oh my God they have dancing everything tingle salsa moringa love this place. The food is amazing. I had to lettuce wraps tonight. Amazing. Let me I can't show you because they're going to go but read more

Kalabaw Bar & Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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One of the newer restaurants in Belltown, this one stands out as a hot and new restaurant in my books. I went here around 10:30pm for late night, which is good since they have happy hour daily from 10pm to close, on top of 4-6pm (except Sunday which is all day). There is currently a promotion in June for pride, so we opted to get charged regular pricing of items from the HH menu, since the promotion is buy 2 appetizers OR 1 entree and get a free drink (including cocktails on that list, which ranges $16-18), and happy hour is only a few dollars off the regular price. So effectively, you just "pay" $5-6 for a cocktail which is a good price. For cocktails, we got: - The ABG - apple, blueberry, gin. Sweet and intoxicating just like the real deal. - Singapore Sling - tropical vibes from the pineapple, fairly strong - Chiang Mai Shuffle - blue drink, very herby For food, we got: - Kalabaw Wings - fried wings garnished with lemongrass, my favorite herb, served with coconut galangal sauce. I love that this place serves galangal since it is not that widely found around here. - Chives Cake - love the chewiness to this dish, along with the chili sweet ginger soy sauce - Ginger Truffle Fries - nothing special but still delicious, good to fill up a meal - Papaya Salad - also nothing out of the ordinary but prepared freshly and still very delicious - Chicken Kalabaw Noodles - lots of mushrooms with chicken in the noodles, and the noodles are cooked fairly al dente and soaks up the soy sauce. Service was good as water refills are present (though usually on request), and food is brought out in a timely manner. Also, the host was willing to accommodate us in the dining room table adjacent to the bar, since they initially said to sit at the bar since dining room is closed at that hour, but the bar was full. This just implies they want to serve people in one area of the restaurant since they are closing soon for the day, and I am glad they gave us that flexibility. read more

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Celebrated my birthday lunch here and it was good. Inside esthetics is nice and modern feeling, good place to host for an occasion. Food prices are pretty decent and they have happy hour everyday. Very good service and I liked how they incorporated different asian dishes from all over Southeast Asia. read more

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Attended this new restaurant in Belltown for their grand opening. We enjoyed happy hour items along with a couple of things from the main menu. Of all the items we ordered, the standouts for me were the turmeric golden cauliflower and the Hung Lae Curry with flavorful, fork tender pork belly, which comes with either jasmine rice or roti. We opted for the roti since we were also ordering the crab fried rice. Because I'm developing my spice level, we ordered everything 3 stars. Either I'm tolerating more heat or it didn't taste 3 star spicy to me. We topped off our meal with the mango sticky rice. We were given cute and tiny spoons to enjoy our dessert, but it was not conducive to eating the mango pieces nor did it prevent us from finishing our dessert. I was going to ask for a fork, but we were deep into it by then. Service was very friendly and attentive. Kalabaw is a nice addition to the Belltown neighborhood. read more

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We were looking for a restaurant with both unique flavors and Kalabaw Bar and Kitchen caught our eye. The restaurant is beautiful. The space feels very modern with upscale decor. It felt like a Vegas restaurant, very stylish! The menu offers a wonderful selection of dishes. Everything looked and sounded delicious. It was hard to choose. I love fried chicken so I had to try their Kalabaw wings. The crispy chicken wings were perfectly fried, so crunchy! It was served with a very flavorful sauce thot was bursting with flavor. We also,ordered the soft shell crab since this isn't a dish we see on a lot of menus. The crab was rich and flavorful. Glancing at their dessert menu, I knew I had to save room for dessert. Their Halo Halo desert was perfect. Cool, colorful, fruity and absolutely delicious! Our server was friendly attentive and made us feel genuinely welcomed. We had a fantastic dining experience. We're definitely be back. read more

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Okay, but no dishes were mindblowing, and several were underwhelming. The space is bright and sterile, and the service was very slow and curt. The Phnom Penh octopus was overcooked and way smaller and less appealing than the menu photo. The Tom Yom soup was non-traditional, in that it was over spiced. The Kalabaw noodles were good, nothing exceptional, but tasty and the chicken on the noodles was tender and well-prepared. I asked for a 3 spice level, but the dish came out not spicy at all. The chicken lettuce wraps were good. We were most impressed with the pad Thai -- again, a slightly untraditional flavour, sweeter than I'm used to, but a good balance of the umami flavour and the sweetness. The crab fried rice was good. It took over and hour to get our food, and several appetizers came out later than the mains. The space was empty -- we made a reservation for 8 for Friday night dinner, but there was plenty of seating available. read more

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Ambiance 9/10 super chic with dark modernist/retro hotel bar feels. Service 10/10 Attentive and damn good looking Food 10/10 Intricate and different and LATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR!? read more

I stumbled upon this place as my first choice "sushi" wasn't open. I had just arrived from a late flight at SeaTac and I was heading up to Everett. This place is open till midnight. Asian food is always one of my choices. The ambiance very good, spacious with sophisticated look, the menu reminded me of Cheesecake Factory the Thai cheesecake factory'! I ordered the lettuce wrap as an appetizer and a pad Thai with shrimp. The medium spice was on point , a little to the spice side for me. But I asked for it. The food was tasty. Large portions. Service was good! read more

Kalabaw Bar & Thai Kitchen - Lettuce wrap - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Kalabaw is a new restaurant that just opened today in Belltown, and it's a sister restaurant to Secret Savory in Ballard. I like soft openings and heard about it just yesterday, both in a community Discord and a foodies Facebook group. Coming in, the place looks really nice. Highlight in terms of appearance is probably the bar area. We talked to three different people (based on mannerisms I want to say two owners + our waiter) on what they recommended. All 3 said the Kalabaw Wings, 2 said Papaya Salad, 1 said Chives Cake, 1 said Kor-lae Chicken, and 1 said Kalabaw Bibb Lettuce Wraps. We ended up getting 2 orders of the wings (happy hour), the chives cake (happy hour), and the chicken. For dessert, we got the Taro Ball with Coconut Ice Cream. We loved the wings. The batter was crispy. The meat was also flavorful. The sauce was delicious. We wished there was a little more sauce, however. We both thought two orders might've been too much however. The chives cake was delicious. We finished that dish the fastest. My friend really liked the ginger chili soy sauce. The chicken was also really good. The marinade was tasty. Don't think the sweet chili sauce paired well with it so we just used a little bit of it on the veggies. The taro balls were also delicious. The taro balls were warm and the ice cream on top cooled it down a little bit. It was just subtly sweet making it easy to finish. I'm a huge fan of both taro and coconut so I loved the combination. They have a second floor that wasn't ready yet, but I was told that it'll eventually be a party room for group sizes up to 20 people. - Edited to remove hours since Yelp page updated. read more

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