i really wanted to love this place, a vietnamese fusion restaurant but honestly the food just…read moredidn't hit for me. the natang dip was probably the highlight, pretty solid... but everything else kind of fell flat. the udon was okay tasted like the natang dip with some udon noodles. nothing memorable, and the pho was just... not good. the bo kho tacos sounded so promising, but the "consommé" which would be the bo kho broth ended up tasting like slightly dressed-up tomato soup-ish beef broth. Even the salad was off, which surprised me. The nuoc mam was really bland and didn't bring anything together. It had lettuce and a lot of deep fried egg noodles and a lot of random other things that didn't go well together. that said, the space is super cute and aesthetically pleasing, and the owners were genuinely kind and helpful. they went out of their way to help our party of 10 pick dishes they thought we'd enjoy, which i really appreciated. i just left feeling ngán and pretty unsatisfied, which sucks because i had high hopes coming in. i feel bad saying this, but it honestly felt like a waste of money. i hope it was just an off day.

The service was most excellent. Both of our meals were fantastic and absolutely would order them…read moreagain. Lovely hard wooden floors & cool decor on the walls.

Did I come on an off night? My husband ordered the…read morelemongrass beef and I ordered the brisket pho. It took 20 minutes for my husband's lemongrass beef to come out and it was cold. Then, 5 minutes later my pho arrived. I've never waited 25 minutes for pho ever in my life. The noodles were also thick which might be great for some but I prefer the thin rice vermicelli. Some of the brisket was tough and hard to chew. There was also part of an onion skin in my soup. I don't think I'll be trying this joint again.

I have been to Salima's multiple times the oxtail soup is great…read more A short rib soup is another good one. I've had their sizzling hot plates, beef and chicken, awesome And the lemongrass beef skewers Great.Also, the staff is always friendly.The food is cooked fresh to order.It cannot miss when you go there

My coworkers and I had such a lovely experience at Wild Ginger!…read more Celeste was the star server!!! Super positive, friendly, and very hospitable! Please keep them -- they're a wonderful addition to the team there! We tried a variety of dishes, the seven flavor beef (must try), the chicken Pad Thai, the Bokchoy, chicken sausage and shrimp fried rice and the sea bass (phenomenal!) No complaints, the dishes were delicious and we cleaned them all! We also tried their chocolate mousse and coconut sago, excellent! The ambience is very modern and clean!

We decided to eat here before a concert at The Triple Door because food and service there have…read moredeclined. This was a great experience! I had missed the duck so ordered that. So good! Just delicious! Husband had Butter Chicken which he really liked, and our friend had 7 Flavor Beef which she really liked. We also shared a side of broccoli-recommended by our server-and it was delicious! We were out in plenty of time to get to the show!

Two years later, and I thought this place would have improved, but it has not unfortunately…read more I came here with three other friends because we all wanted different foods so I thought this place was good because we can all order from different places and so eat together. Unfortunately, the ordering terminals were a hot mess and crowded and many things seem to have been out of stock in the terminals. It was very confusing where to pick up the food and where anything was so that was the first part. Then the second part was my friend ordered Ramen and didn't get it for 45 mins to an hour. He kept checking and the chef kept saying to just wait.... and then finally, the chef admitted he lost the order. The chef said someone must have picked it up but there was no way someone picked it up since we were staring at the window the whole time. It really was unacceptable - they did not handle the situation well - no offer of a refund and they tried to blame my friend for somehow not ordering properly or kept trying to say someone else stole it. Finally, after a big to do, they finally granted my friend the refund. It was not a fun experience at all. The vibe is good and all and it really should be a better place than it really is. I like what they were going for and I appreciate that but they need to be way better organized. The ordering terminals are too few and some are broken and the numbering system makes no sense. Please organize it better.

Very cute south East Asian food court like ambiance. I ordered the pad kee mao (flat wide noodles…read morestir fry with veggies and basil). It was very delicious. One of the best I have had. The person I ordered with was very friendly. I look forward to returning to order its char kuay teow next. I am also very curious about the pork hock rice. I am glad we have a place as such which is abundance in Vancouver. Phone Signal is poor inside because it is partially underground. They have wifi that you could use.

Hidden gem in Shoreline area!…read more Very good Chinese homestyle cooking. My favorites are their underrated Orange Chicken (for real, they use orange skins to make this, this is not your typical orange chicken, very special!) and beef chow fun (you can really taste the char!). The owner is extremely nice! She is from Hainan and makes a very good & authentic Hainan Chicken Rice upon request! Bonus: Very friendly in terms of adjusting the ingredients of the food, for example you can request no MSG, using white meats only, etc etc.

Came here by happenstance -- And it was the best Chinese…read morefood I've had. We got the walnut shrimp, combo fried rice, shumai, beef chow fun, the wings, orange chicken and crab Rangoon. Everything was not only extremely fresh and delicious but for an incredible price. Visiting from California -- will definitely be back. Thank you Lisa for the incredible food and hospitality

Well played! The…read morefour of us used the waitlist process to get a table and it worked flawlessly. We encountered very friendly staff upon arrival/seating. As mentioned in other reviews, we also experienced a unique and relaxed atmosphere. They had some good local draft options to get started - which is good. We ordered the Bo La Lot Grilled Beed in Betel Leaf for an appetizer and we loved the combination of ingredients and taste. Our brides ordered the Chaca La Vong Wok Seared Tumeric Rockfish and they both enjoyed it. My son ordered the Pad Kee Mao and I went with the Reckless Fried Rice and we both devoured them! Our waitress (her name wasn't on the receipt) was outstanding....super friendly and patient with all of our questions regarding the menu.

Very attentive staff and cool decor inside. Had to wait for my whole party to be seated but had a…read morebeer at the bar which helps the time pass. The menu is pretty out there but the flavors on everything were excellent. I tried some of my aunts green beans and I can definitely say they were the best Ive ever had. So much flavor for something I'd usually never get as an app. I went with the five spice duck confit, which comes with a duck leg and thigh. Everything was delicious, noodles, bok choy, and the broth was killer. I drained it after I ate everything. Staff was really great and helpful, we had a kid in our party and they had no problem making a spiced up order of their kids noodles. Get the black sesame ice cream, it had a peanut butter flavor and was super creamy and smooth.

Love this place the corn fritters are my favorite and all the drinks are so good. The coconut…read moreturmeric soup is my favorite in the winter and the vibe of the restaurant is comforting and cozy. Definitely recommend. The service is always great here

Sen Noodle Bar is a solid spot for noods and more, offering southeast Asian dishes in a casual…read moresetting in Ballard. We were glad to dine here on a cold, rainy day, as they had noodle soup to warm us up. Sen Noodle Bar is located on a popular street in Ballard, so is easy to find with street parking around. In particular, we dined here after visiting the Nordic Museum, which was a short walk down the street. On a Thursday night, the place wasn't busy, with just a few patrons dining in. My partner ordered the suki talay while I had the coconut turmeric noodle soup with chicken. It didn't take long for our bowls to be out, and everything was solid. My coconut turmeric noodle soup with chicken was flavorful, and liked the bean sprouts for some crunch with the liquid and tender chicken. I also love turmeric, so was glad that this was the base of the dish along with the coconut. Overall, if you're looking for some southeast Asian noodle dishes then Sen Noodle Bar has you covered, along with local taps, appetizers, friendly staff in a fun setting where the string lights shine in every color inside all year round. Solid stuff.

Great vegan menu with lots of options! The house shrub soda was passion fruit/strawberry flavor,…read morebut mostly tasted like strawberries imo. The shrimps were juicy and flavorful, and the server was friendly. It's a great place for a team/company lunch

The wait was... odd. There was a long line of people waiting to be seated, and it seemed like they…read morewere running out of space the way they asked if people were willing to squeeze onto the patio... and then I found out when using the bathroom that a good half of the restaurant was empty (and they weren't asking about reservations, so that wasn't it). I can only guess they were understaffed when we went. The food here was great! I liked the papaya salad (lots of textures and flavor), the crab noodles (classic simple butter + crab, though admittedly not a TON of crab). The panini dip sandwich was...interesting, tasty, but not really what I was expecting in a Vietnamese restaurant. We tried to order a different chicken dish they were out of before settling for the roast chicken, but the roast chicken was excellent and I'd recommend it! :D Very tender and juicy. I don't think I liked this physical location as much as the other Ba Bars I've been to. It was kind of close to a major street and noisy, and the patio while cute also had bugs :( and the inside was oddly very dark. My favorite is probably the UVillage location :)

Baguus is such a beautiful place to gather, socialize and eat! Dates and groups all welcomed…read more We had the honor of joining them last Thursday for their first AYCE experience! Social media and email was where I had heard about this special event. As it was our first time 2 years ago, my parents, my partner and I had dinner here (and in the same spot too!) to enjoy their impeccable and carefully thought out menu. We loved both chicken dishes! The Japanese country potato was a hit! We got a variety of noodle dishes and dessert. The happy cheesecake and mochi brownie with ube ice cream is always our faves! The staff and owners are always so hospitable and we are glad to talk with them when they walk by. So helpful too in answering our questions! We hope you will do the AYCE event again! I was successful!

I wanted to like this place more, but I would say that the thing they go above and beyond it is…read moreCustomer Service, however, the food is nothing that I would run back for. They have a clean and beautifully decorated space for the restaurant to host guests.

Returned to Wild Ginger at 6:45 on a Friday night and was seated immediately. I ordered the kickin…read moremango to drink and loved it. It's got a nice kick to it. Had the Chinese sausage and shrimp fried rice and enjoyed it, good portions. I took a good amount home in a box. We also loved the green beans which we ordered as a side. The green beans and kickin mango were my favorite.

Oof, did not have a great experience at Wild Ginger. I came for a friend's birthday dinner; they…read morecouldn't find her reservation for a couple minutes in their system, which freaked us out. Turns out they scrolled past it and the table had already been set up, whew. The Northern Style Pork that I got was disappointing. The flavors were really dull and the pork itself was just mush. I don't think there was any pork belly, just pork shoulder. I felt like I was eating slop :/ And for the price they are selling entrees, you would think it would come with rice. I got a Thai Tea as well. One dish + rice + NA drink = $50. Sheesh. For the price and the quality, I would not come back.