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    Le-Le M.L.K Restaurant

    3.4 (178 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Thai
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Kai C.

    Surprisingly spacious and nicely decorated Vietnamese-Thai spot close to the Tacoma Armory and Bates Technical College, sandwiched amongst other Vietnamese spots, a Caribbean clothing spot (I think), and the bonds bailsmen that always locate next to any courthouses (which are also nearby). It's not on Google Maps or Waze. My companion just knew the name had two short syllables and we drove down 11th until we happened to see it off to the side. There is a tiny parking lot next to and street parking. When we went in at exactly lunchtime there was one person eating and...and that is it. The staff was nowhere in sight, which is fine, we called out, and they came out, very pleasant, efficient, fast, and friendly. The menu is extensive. We both ordered curry. I got the Viet Curry with tofu (it's an orangey-yellow curry) and my companion got Panang Curry with beef (it looked really authentic with lovely slices of eggplant). We also got the green tea. Everything was good, just not wow your socks off good. The decor was really calming and nice to look at - bamboo in large urns, a welcoming buddha, etc.

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    I really enjoyed the ambiance and my pho was amazing. It hit the spot!! Plus I love that they have more spicy add ins other than just sriracha

    House Fried Rice with shrimp and pork and bbq pork- 3 star was perfect flavor with mild spice
    Keri L.

    Super good food in Hilltop! The fried rice was super good! I'd like to try lots of other stuff, but I keep getting my favs. My blue collar man loves to warm up with the Tom Yum soup after a day weathering the rain and wind. Comfort food at its finest in the heart of many small businesses. Keep these local places going with your support. We are lucky to have so many cultural experiences close by.

    Char D.

    Ordered takeout and was happily satisfied with some pho and bahnmi! Two pork bahnmi and a large well cooked brisket pho! Everything was flavorful and the portions were right on! Will we be ordering from here again? Oh you bet! Can't wait to try their ban xeo! How I've missed this dish! It's not a common specialty to come by in the states but I think this may be the place to get it! Thank you LeLe Restaurant!

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    Cameron G.

    The restaurant was empty and the drinks came out quick. The Thai iced tea was okay, it seemed really watered down. Unfortunately only one of us was able to get tapioca pearls because they didn't have enough. I understand having a low stock but I've been in here previously and experienced the same issue. Otherwise a pretty cool local restaurant!

    Pan fried soft noodles with chicken
    Monica B.

    I've eaten here a few times and it's consistently good. The neighborhood is really sketchy, with homeless people passed out in the doorways of adjacent businesses and a park full of tents within walking distance so just be vigilant. Service is good and they take special requests to tailor your meal to your specific taste and tolerance for spice. Dishes are reasonably priced and you get decent portions for your money.

    Honey chicken appetizer
    Zent M.

    I've eaten here 5 times now and I have had exceptional service and food quality each time. All my friends and family I've brought here are always impressed. We get seated quickly, the decorations are always nice, and everything's clean. The food is to die for, I don't know why there's not more people eating here whenever I come in. Overall, really happy with this place. My favorite dish: papaya salad with bulgolgi beef Pros: delicious food, nice decorations, and atmosphere. Great for people debating on what kind of Asian food to get, they have everything here from teriyaki to pho.

    Andrea M.

    The bubble tea was delicious the restaurant was clean and large the people were very friendly but Kinda on the quiet side very reserved I do have to say a low rating for the food the food was not delicious to me I almost feel like the spring rolls were not made the same day fresh definitely a place I will not return till but from what I'm told they have two locations this location was easy to find right onto Main Street and I only had to circle the block twice before I got the Pokédex but they are open long hours so lots of availability and opportunity to visit.

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    Locally owned & operated
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    YESSS!! This is THE place for Vietnamese food! They are indeed authentic!…read more I have been missing the smell and taste of staple Vietnamese dishes ever since I moved out of California a few months ago. I used to receive Mom's vietnamese home cooking frequently and I lived near the Asian hubbubs with easy access to all the cuisine, but now I have to discover new places here in Washington to satiate my taste buds. Everything I've tried so far has been good. I've been content. But here!! I ordered takeout through Doordash, and as soon as I picked up my food, an aroma of so many flavors filled up my car. Parking is kinda annoying since it's on the street but I arrived within 30 mins of opening hours so it wasn't terrible yet. The restaurant already had at least a table or so, with customers, so I wouldn't be surprised if it got busier later. There's a fair amount of space and tables for hungry stomachs! The food was about ready by the time I arrived, and the 30 min drive home left me feeling famished and ready to dig in. Thankfully, I was not disappointed. Everything was packaged well so that nothing spilled during the car ride, and everything was so yummy! I ordered more than I originally intended... I was craving com tam (broken rice) and couldn't find a satisfactory place near my residence, so I drove all the way here to Tacoma.. and then I figured, I might as well order their Banh Xeo too! The photos online made it look so good, and it ended up tasting amazing! Slightly crispy and stuffed just enough with bean sprouts, meat, and other goodies. Perfect after drizzling some of the sauce over it. The Com Tam was also made well, and definitely hit my cravings with its classic ingredients. I ordered a Large Pho Bo Vien (meatball) for my son, and was sooo tempted to eat some myself. The broth smelled fresh and the noodles were cooked nicely. Decent portions for everything, too. I definitely need to return to try out more of their food. So far, it has made me one happy Viet gal :)

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    4.4
    (273 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    The more I spend time exploring Tacoma, the more I am loving it! Take this winner of a well-run…read morefamily-owned restaurant in the Lincoln District of Tacoma. It looks unassuming on the outside, but it is all heart on the inside. You can tell this restaurant has been well-loved in this neighborhood for years-- 28 years in fact! I dug the community vibes and organized hustle and bustle atmosphere. We sat at the counter because it was a full house with many more customers waiting in line to get a table. I'm so glad we sat at the counter-- best seats in the house IMO because we got to chat with the friendly staff and get a close-up view of some entertaining behind the scenes action. I highly recommend the Combo Plate ("Cơm Thập Cẩm" that's comprised of roast duck, roasted pork, and BBQ pork over steamed rice with pickled veggies and their house sauce). Ohmygosh, what a treat!!! Everything tasted so good and the service was welcoming and efficient. It was a lot of food so I took about half of it to go. Including a stuffed sticky rice wrapped in banana leaf that was in a pile next to me and looked too irresistible for me not to take at least one home. This restaurant is a new favorite of mine in Tacoma. They informed me that a more fancy-looking and modern one is located in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle. I plan to check it out one day. Hopefully, it'll be just as great as this OG one.

    Ambiance: This is a little confusing shop. It has hanging meat in its window like a classic…read moreChinatown take out restaurant but it's run by a Vietnamese family and has a Vietnamese-themed mural on the wall. They play electro dance music and the TV just cycles between short clips of cities like Rio de Janiero. Nothing is particularly cohesive but service is very friendly and they show up where it counts, the food. Food: I'm an American born Chinese kid from California and the food here could go head to head with anything in San Diego or LA. The broth is clean and simple Chinese style soup, not too salty and perfectly reduced. They load the bowls with tons of protein and are very flexible with whatever combination of proteins you want. The cha sui is perfect with just the right amount of sweet glaze and a touch of char to keep it interesting. The roast pork has one of the crispiest skins I've had which you can just let soak in the broth to your desired consistency. The duck is moist, tender, and relatively meaty (sometimes restaurants source scrawny ducks which are mostly bone). The weakest part of dish is the which have that store-bought taste and could be fresher and slightly more al dente. Overall this some of the best Chinese BBQ I've had, as good as any major city I've been. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area!

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    Interior (taken from the back of the restaurant)
    Interior (taken from the back of the restaurant)
    Combo rice plate
    Combo rice plate
    Noon 9.8/24. Almost sold out, line on left takeout, seating line out dooe 8 deep

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    Noon 9.8/24. Almost sold out, line on left takeout, seating line out dooe 8 deep
    Cafe La Vie

    Cafe La Vie

    4.6
    (98 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Cafe La Vie has easily become my go to spot. Ever since my wife put me on, it's basically turned…read moreinto a weekly ritual. They never miss every visit is consistent, fresh, and hits every time. Opening at 6am makes it clutch for early mornings too. Pork and shrimp noodle soup is my go to here . Service is amazing, the owners are great, and the ambiance really feels like a true Vietnamese café hangout spot. It's the kind of place you can just sit, eat, and vibe.

    This place has been a Vietnamese staple in Tacoma for years. You'll often see a bunch of men…read moregathering here having coffee with their friends before they go about their business everyday. This place is consistently busy. There's indoor and outdoor seating. The building is a small house and has enough space for about 20-30 people inside. Probably another 20-30 if outdoor seating is available. You seat yourself or order from the front if hou are ordering takeout. Tables get cleaned immediately as soon as people leave. Service is quick and the workers are friendly. Their bánh mì đặc biệt (deluxe sandwich) and the cà phê sửa đá (iced condensed milk coffee) are my typical go-tos. The sandwich has layers of meat and portioned appropriately. The pâté adds a rich umami flavor and the Vietnamese bơ (mayo) gives it a buttery flavor. The veggies are always healthy and seem fresh. Also their jalapeños actually have a kick unlike most places I've been to. I recommend this staple to anyone looking for a solid Vietnamese sandwich in Tacoma. Great place to chill and have coffee to start your day. They have other foods like noodle soups, stews, and a rice plate. I haven't tried any of them, but it might be something I might look into in the future

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    Special Vietnamese French Sandwich (Deluxe)
    Special Vietnamese French Sandwich (Deluxe)
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    Lunar's Pho

    Lunar's Pho

    4.6
    (125 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    10/10 we ordered Oxtail and Steak Pho! Flavor was there it was really good! (Broth was different…read moreflavor than what I am used to) but I really enjoyed it! Service was great too server answered our questions. Restaurant spacing was nice . Parking wasn't too hard to find either Fish Sauce wings were great sweetness was there nothing too overpowering Crab Rangoon was good (I am not a crab Rangoon fan in general) but I ate like 1or2

    I stopped into Lunar's Pho in Tacoma for an early lunch. There were only a couple of people inside…read moreahead of me, so it was nice and quiet when I sat down. I ordered the calamari from the specials menu and the ginger steak pho from the regular menu. The biggest downside for me was the temperature inside the restaurant. It was one of those really cold, pouring rain days we've been having lately, and the dining area felt pretty chilly. I'm not sure if the heat wasn't on or if the space just takes a while to warm up, but it definitely stood out and I dreaded anytime another person opened the front door to let a rush of cold air inside. The other thing was how long the food took to come out. I stopped in during my lunch break, and from the time I ordered it took about 25 minutes for the food to arrive. Most pho spots I've been to are usually closer to the 8-10 minute range, so that was a bit of a surprise. I also saw banana cake on their specials menu, which I really wanted to try, but I ended up skipping it because I was worried it might take another 20+ minutes and I needed to get back to work. That said, the food itself was great. The calamari was fantastic and honestly should probably be added to their regular menu. It had a great crispy coating, was served hot, and the seasoning was really good. The texture was perfect too -- none of that rubbery calamari you sometimes get. I finished the entire plate. The ginger steak pho was also excellent, especially on such a cold day. I had never tried ginger steak pho before, but I'm glad I did. The broth was really comforting and helped warm me up, the steak slices were tender, and they didn't hold back on the ginger. The dish came with ginger already in the soup, the meat was wrapped with ginger shoots, and they even provided extra ginger on the side, which I happily added. Parking might be something to keep in mind if you visit during a busier time. Because of the terrible weather when I went, I got lucky and found parking right out front, but I could see it getting tight on a normal day. Overall, I would definitely come back. The food was really good, just plan for a little extra time if you're stopping in during a busy period.

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    Number 10. Steak & Ginger Pho (Hanoi) 1. Egg Rolls (Cha Gio) shrimp and pork
    Number 10. Steak & Ginger Pho (Hanoi) 1. Egg Rolls (Cha Gio) shrimp and pork
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    4.6
    (967 reviews)
    13.1 mi
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    I've tried so many different pho places but this is by far the most impressive in terms of taste…read moreand flavor. I've confirmed with the staff that they don't use msg because the soup tastes so good! I also didn't feel tired or super thirsty a few hours later so that's also a really good sign they didn't put msg or a lot of salt. Combination pho (5/5) Unbelievable taste, lots of flavor, soup came out piping hot and lots of fresh ingredients and meat. The noodle itself is also cooked perfectly. Vermicelli with pork and egg rolls (5/5) The pork is very tender and tastes delicious, the sauce that comes with it is not overly salty and you don't need to pour so much since the noodles and ingredients taste very flavorful already. The service here matches the amazing flavors. They are very attentive and always make sure we are happy the entire meal. The place looks very clean and well decorated. I would definitely want to come back and try everything on the menu!

    On a Friday night, I was craving a big bowl of bun bo hue and my husband decided to try the banh mi…read moresandwich. Def picky w/ my bbh however this place was a hidden gem for me. Broth was rich, flavorful with a nice kick/spice to it. Big size portion and generous on the meat. After one bite,I couldn't stop eating. My husband ended up getting the veggie banh mi sandwich. And you get the option of adding an egg with it which he ended up choosing. He said the veggie sandwich was super flavorful and would recommend to anyone that's vegetarian/vegan. Service: The lady greeted us with warmth, kindness and even sent us a prayer before our meal. I can't explain the feeling of outstanding service but if you want to feel welcomed, this is the place! Ambiance: This place has the cutest decor inside and when we walked in, jazz music was playing. Also very IG worthy for ambiance. I will be for sure coming back if I'm ever in the area!!

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    Dining room.
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    A14. Seafood Rangoon
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    Le-Le M.L.K Restaurant - vietnamese - Updated July 2026

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