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    Secret Savory

    4.4 (276 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Noodles, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Pan Fried Chives ($14)
    Jando S.

    There are some businesses off the beaten path and there are some that are hidden in plain sight. Secret Savory seems to be a blend of both, showcasing trendy Thai in one of Seattle's most prominent neighborhoods. In short (#1), the food was tasty, the service was solid, and I'd absolutely consider returning again. The interior is far more modern than the outside would suggest. It feels like being in someone's home with lots of white space, a decent sized dining room, and a bustling staff that is busy fulfilling takeout orders and keeping up with the demand. As a proud graduate of Le Condon Blue Dusit of Thailand, Chef Jiratkaruen has designed his menu to focus on all the major regions of the country. There are mainstream classics such as phad kraw praw or specialty dishes like khao soi, amid a myriad of curry choices, noodles, spanning vegetarian, seafood, and meat heavy dishes. Everything that my group and I ordered, we enjoyed, and marveled at the presentation. Our pad see ew was pretty typical with a nice kick with a good amount of flavor. The chicken wings were a crowd favorite and but my nod was to their black pepper and garlic soft shell crab, which was crispy, airy, and delightful with the accompanying tangy, sweet sauce. Pad thai was its usual self: partially sweet, texturally wonderful, and an easy dish to enjoy. While the royal khao soi with chicken was somewhat underwhelming, the chicken was extremely tender and the sauce had a nice dark tone to it. Most of us were buzzing over the chayote with garlic, which was the surprise appetizer -- we had assumed it would be like bitter melon, but it was surprisingly savory and was melting in our mouths with each bite. The pan fried chive cakes were beautifully plated, but the taste was somewhat dry and without the soy sauce / fried garlic bits, would have been disappointing. The service was a tinge on the slower side but if I could change anything it would be the portions in relative to the price. I realize that we're all to indulge, but the plates had a bit less food than what I would have expected. Couple this with any of the cocktails from their extensive selection and the bill is going to be hefty one. __________ (#1) Warning: long review alert!

    Crab curry with noodles
    Caitlyn M.

    Great Thai spot in Ballard. Came here for dinner on a Friday and we're seated right away. It's a casual spot with great food and great service. We got the fried mushroom salad, the shrimp paste eggplant, and the crab curry with noodles (kanom-jean-numya-pa). Everything was delicious! The fried mushroom salad was very unique. The mushrooms were nicely fried without being oily and the sauce it was served with was amazing. The shrimp paste eggplant was very flavorful, I wish there were more pieces of eggplant but I enjoyed the bell peppers and onions in the dish too. The crab curry noodles were fun to try! The curry was flavorful but not too strong and did not overpower the crab. There was a good amount of crab meat. It also came with some veggies (romaine, broccoli, pickled mustard, green beans). You mix everything together! It was a light but fulfilling meal. Also the service was also great, very attentive.

    Thai Garlic Sauce
    ThuyVy N.

    Needed a dog friendly spot in Ballard and was feeling Thai and luckily this spot has some outdoor seating that we could use. The service was nice and quick and friendly, we ordered off the lunch menu which had a decent amount of food and we both took some of our food to go. I got spicy level 3 for the garlic and it was spicier than I expected, still good though. The cocktails were good and pretty as well. I would say the outdoor area is very small and not very nice but you gotta do what you gotta do when you got a dog. Overall would recommend though and would maybe try sitting inside.

    Tom yum soup, lard salad, Phad See Ew
    Lisa D.

    Authentic Thai food. Great flavors. The soup was a little sweet for my taste, but the lard was spot on. The spice tray was excellent. My buddy loves their Phad See Ew. I'd definitely go here again, and it's on the Alaska Mileage Plan Dining, so that was a nice bonus, and also why I'd pick here over the other Thai spots on the block.

    Paris F.

    Tom yam noodle soup with pork hit the spot. Very casual dining. The service was very nice. I would come back if I am in ballard again.

    Secret mushroom crunch
    Leijie Q.

    The crispy mushroom was delicious! The shrimp paste eggplant was a little salty but great flavor overall!

    Hot Basil Fried Rice
    Theresa A.

    Came here after a long shift and the restaurant is tucked in a building with other businesses. The food was amazing. Quite different from your typical Thai restaurant. I tried two different dishes- spicy basil fried rice with ground chicken and a curry dish with Roast duck and longan and lychees were included. It was a very savory curry, sweet and savory, with a good heat level 3. I am someone who loves spicy, ordered my fried rice at a level 4 and it was pretty spicy. My spice tolerance is very high so I don't recommend that level if you can't tolerate medium-hot heat. We also orders their chicken wing appetizer- super crispy and flavorful. It was yummy!

    Jazzy B.

    Food was great - good presentation . Alittle pricy but they have a decent lunch special and small happy hour Parking alittle big of a headache since it's only street parking - anywhere from $6-10/hr

    Emily T.

    Love this spot! My husband and I came here for lunch with our pup. They have a table or two which sits outside the restaurant and they were nice enough to let us dine there with our pup. The food is really good and service is great! They have really tasty crab dishes! We tried the crab fried rice, chicken seaweed rolls, and pad see ew and everything was so good!

    Dancing Thai Iced Tea
    Valerie W.

    If you've not stopped by this wonderful "hole in the wall" restaurant you're missing out! Tucked away off Market is Secret Savory, a light and bright, small but mighty, Thai restaurant with plenty of delicious menu items and drinks to choose from. Staff are friendly. Prices are fair. Food is absolutely delectable. Because it is small, don't be surprised if there is a bit of a wait especially over weekends. It is certainly worth the wait however. My noodle Tom yum soup was the perfect mix of sour and spicy. The Dancing Thai Iced tea with a touch of rum was quite literally one of the best Thai iced teas I have ever tasted. All in all, the food and experience is great. I can definitely see this becoming a regular spot for a great lunch or dinner!

    Kang-Ped-Bed-Yang
    Allie L.

    I've been here twice in the past 60 days. On my first visit everything tasted perfect! My sister and I ordered the Kor-Lae Chicken appetizer, the green bean garlic, the Royal Kao-Soi noodles with tofu and the Kang-Ped-Bed-Yang with roasted duck. The dishes were hot (temperature), full of spices with some heat and delicious. I took my partner there last week and we ordered the same dishes thinking it would be the same. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. The dishes arrived lukewarm (temperature); the pineapple and lychee were cold and tasted like they took it out of the fridge and added it to the sauce. The only items that arrived hot was the green beans and the rice. Sadly, my second visit didn't compare and I'm disappointed they lacked consistency.

    Mango sticky rice
    Jiayi S.

    Such a cute and unique little Thai shop in Ballard! They label the food by regions of Thailand. The soft shell crab dried curry is a must! Along with the whole soft shell crab, they cooked vegetables with more crab!!! I absolutely love how well the flavors came together. We also got the panang strip loin curry. The steak was cooked to perfection. The curry was a little heavy for me though. Nothing majorly bad to say about it. It's just not my vibe so I probably will not get it again. I highly highly HIGHLY recommend the kanom jean num prik!!!! The curry is a little sweet, the shrimp was super tender, and the ground peanut really compliment the entire dish. It came in a really cute bowl where you pour the curry in and mix it all together. It's a really fun and really good dish. 10/10 The mango sticky rice is also a MUST! The presentation of the dish was stunning and the sticky rice was amazing. The coconut milk sauce could be reduced a little more in my opinion. They put A WHOLE MANGO on there though!! 10/10 would recommend this place

    Traditional Jackfruit Salad
    Darrion H.

    Every dish I've had here stands out compared to pretty much every other Thai restaurant. Which is not easy to do in this area. However it does come with a slight price increase that I feel is often worth it, often not always. The inside is on the small side but the layout provides a nice separation that makes you feel like you're in a larger space. The decor is nice and clean. The materials are fairly high quality. This spot has decent natural lighting, but this does make it feel a bit odd because the day I can was dull and it reflected inside. Meh, I could see my food just fine, just wish they had more lights. Their service is also just ok. Nothing special and far from bad. They are nice. I was able to get seated right away during happy hour. I've been here before and also passed by many times and this place has never been packed. Not sure why when they have these amazing dishes. Maybe the price for the area makes this more of a luxury despite being better priced than many of the nicer restaurants in the area. I can say their food taste absolutely delicious. Every meal I've had was better than anywhere else in the area. They also offer many dishes I just don't find anywhere around here. On my last visit I tried the jackfruit salad and 2 different crab based dishes. One thing to note, their food has a more of a sweet flavor than spice. I don't mind. In my opinion it's nice to have sweet tasting food from time to time be extra spicy. The jackfruit salad was over powered by the fish sauce flavor and I couldn't eat more than 2. Needs more salad or maybe something else to help cut or spread the saltiness. My Kanom Jean Numya Pu had amazing flavor and texture, but was for sure not worth the high price I paid. Everything about it was underwhelming but the flavor. I'm glad I experienced it, but wish I had ordered something different. The curry softshell crab was spot on. No complaints with this dish. The proportions made sense and there was actually enough crab to satisfy. Every other dish I've had at this location was a similar experience to how I felt about the crab curry. Unique, tasty, decent portion, prices appropriate. I highly recommend planning a simple date night here or even just getting a solo plate. You for sure can find cheaper or more expensive, but eating here almost corrects the judgement bar of what middle quality Thai food is. No this isn't the most fancy Thai restaurant and no it's not a hole in the wall. To be honest I'd rather come here than several of the fanciest Thai restaurants I've been to. Can't wait to come back.

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    Service was amazing. I had the pad see ew and the flavor was amazing but the beef was SUPER tough and chewy

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    The food is good but a little on the sweet side. All your basic dishes here, they make an effort for you to enjoy your meal.

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    We order the vegan version of pad see ew here. We think the dish is way too sweet. We don't think we will come back.

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    Don't skip this awesome place when hopping to Ballard. Taste different dishes from Thai regions, Tang its good !!!

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    I love the Tom Kha soup and it's a fun environment here. They have lots of options and everything tastes fresh.

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