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    Thai U Up

    3.7 (260 reviews)
    InexpensiveThai, Food Trucks
    Closed 4:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Quick and friendly service! Got the crispy garlic chicken and it was delicious! Would go again

    Pad Thai
    Ngoc-Diep P.

    The food was flavorful and delicious! We got Pad Thai with chicken and fried rice. We also got pot stickers and rice with chicken. All dishes were flavored just right and they tasted good still the next day. A well balanced flavor of sweet and salty and sour all in one place. The crispy chicken was finger sticky good. I could not stop eating and wish we had more! A bit disappointed that the kitchen staff in the Truck were not wearing masks but otherwise the check out guy was. Would still come back. Food was hot and perfect.

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    David L.

    Great tasting Thai food from a popular food truck with a funny name. I've definitely been roped in and would come again to this food truck during my lunch break. The food truck location changes everyday. I came by as a part of my Eastlake Escapade (see Other section for description of what this is). Food I got the crispy garlic chicken that they are best known for, according to the guy at the window. The chicken was nice and crispy in the outside and very juicy on the inside. There was never a dry bit of meat. The outside glaze is sweet, and not excessively fishy since they use a shrimp paste house sauce. It's over a thin bed of lettuce but it's nowhere close to being like a side of salad. Best eat the food while it's still hot! Atmosphere Food truck so you eat wherever you want. The parking lot at 1201 Eastlake Ave is very safe and there is plenty of room to quickly pull in and order food. Pricing Prices for the portion were decent given the increase in cost of food, gas, and inflatio. The value for food is good. There's a $0.50 charge for ALL card purchases. Service  Excellent service. The man helping me at the window was very nice. I got there when there was no line and had my food within 3 minutes. Other Trucks are tucked away at the back of the parking lot so make sure to look for it!! My Eastlake Escapade refers to my food adventures that I go on during my lunch break since I work in the area. One of the common spots I go to is the Adaptive & Bloodworks parking lot at 1551 Eastlake OR 1201 Eastlake parking lot where they host a daily rotating food truck.

    Today's order vs usual order ... both containers came from The sane restaurant.
    Nikko Y.

    Ordered from here many times, usually they are on point. My Uber order today unfortunately was not good. I ordered Panang Curry as we always do, and garlic chicken. Both meals were cut in half in size, and not closed properly. Tried to call to have them fix it, just goes to an answering machine. It's really hard trying to support local businesses during this time, when the quality is slipping. If there was a change to the menus, it should reflect that on Uber eats. Not happy with this order.

    William L.

    I love this truck and always order catering for our big family. I like the chicken wings with the thai chili sauce, the kee mao noodle is always amazing. They also do delivery to our door. Thank you thai-u-up

    After the dude took my order he tells me it's cash only. I ordered the Pad See Iew online. Waited forever yuck, never again.
    Edub W.

    I had a hard time finding the truck. That was fun!!!!! So I go up to it and I ordered the Pad See Iew with chicken. I asked the guy in the truck if they take cards. He said no, only cash. I'm like, you got to be kidding me!! I don't remember reading that online. So I asked him if I could order online on my phone and pick it up. He said yes, I could. And that you can use a card when you order online. After taking the time to drive to White Center and find this place I was not going to leave empty handed. So I order my dish. I ask the guy how long it will take to get it. He says about 5 minutes. Not bad right? He confirmed my order online and I thought I was all set. So I'm standing there waiting. People came after me and ordered. One lady went and got cash at the gas station and ordered. She got her food before me. So I walk up to the guy at the cash register and I say to him, after all these people are getting their food, when will my food be ready? He said soon. I waited almost 22 minutes in the hot heat for a dish that ended up not even being that good. What a let down. All the way from Burien I drove to find them. Found them. Then the food is sub par. Just like the service. This dish I got was not worth the time and trouble and cost it took tonight. I am REALLY disappointing. Hopefully I can find a better Thai place with better food and service.

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    Jared M.

    Overall a very solid Thai truck and only reason it gets 3* instead of 4* is because it sucks to grab cash to pay for the meal. They only take cash or check and it's a complete pain for the way I pay for all other food and pretty much all else. I usually get the pad prik king guy and it's one of my favorite dishes in west Seattle, the sauce on the hottest they make is still pretty mild and yet it's a tasty treat. If you get the pad Thai as well you can move the rice from the noodles to the pad prik king (because there is no reason for it there) you get after more of the juice. Both are tasty dishes but could be hotter when you ask for their hottest. I like my Thai really spicy and they don't quite make it that hot but overall pretty tasty.

    $10.50 for this Pad Thai is a rip. Mostly rice & cabbage. Pad Thai is nothing special.

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    Excellent food, good prices...what more could you ask for??!! Quality meat and spicy if desired.

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    Fantastic! I am from Atlanta and try to find this food truck when ever I travel to Seattle.

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    You can't go wrong with Thai u up Thai food. Crispy garlic chicken or a beef panang curry.. yum! Really delicious!

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    4.3(2k reviews)
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    Now I completely understand why there's always a line out the door for this place, even though the…read morespace inside is huge! The vibe here is incredible. The moment you walk in, it feels like you've been transported straight to a bustling Thai night market or a lively pub along the strip. The interior design and decor are so fun and detailed. Just keep in mind that it gets pretty loud and energetic inside, but in a fun, vibrant way that really adds to the experience. We ordered a little bit of everything: Tom Kha: Perfectly creamy, tangy, and hit all the right aromatic notes. Kor Moo Yang (Grilled Pork Neck): Tender, super savory, and packed with flavor. Pad Thai & Fried Rice: Both classic comfort dishes executed exceptionally well--not dry at all and loaded with taste. Everything came out piping hot and full of authentic flavor. The wait can be a bit long during peak hours, but it's 100% worth it. Definitely a new go-to Thai spot in Seattle!

    My friend recommended this place as an incredible Thai spot and I can understand why she would say…read morethat. The atmosphere is great and gives off Bangkok street food vibes especially with the fact that it stays open until 2 am. We came in at 6 pm on a Saturday and were seated within 5-10 minutes. The waiter was diligent about checking in on us despite how busy the place already was. Whilst I liked the restaurant vibes, the place where we were seated was so hot with absolutely no ventilation making it a bit uncomfortable for a Seattle summer. There are fans placed throughout the rest of the restaurants, but in the subsection where we were placed, I don't believe that was an option. Another thing that was disappointing is the menu is deceptive in saying that dishes can be made gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, etc, but that's actually not true. The salads, soups, curries, and Pad Thai all have fish sauce / oyster sauce in them which is not vegetarian. I ended up requesting for vegan dishes instead and I could only order noodles which made sharing with my non-vegetarian friends quite difficult. I ended up getting the Pad Mama which was delicious, but it was definitely not my first choice. I wouldn't necessarily recommend this restaurant for a vegetarian, but the options are incredible for those who eat meat and / or enjoy a good cocktail menu.

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    4.7(339 reviews)
    5.3 miChinatown, Chinatown International District
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    Locally owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    We came to E-Jae Pak Mor for lunch on Monday at 11:40am. We had heard good things about this place…read moreand finally had some time when we were in the I.D. to try it. We scanned the electronic menu at the front, ordered, then got water at the self-serve station. We beat the lunch crowd so we had plenty of tables to choose from. The bright and cheery decor had nice ambiance and the staff were friendly and welcoming. My hubs ordered the Khao Soi Chiang Mai, one of his favorite dishes to order at a Thai restaurant. It was huge and came in a big, wide bowl. He enjoyed the flavor of the yellow curry and building heat of this dish. Make sure to get a steak knife at the front counter so you can cut the meat from the chicken drumstick (if you're not biting into it). Also, if you are a spice lightweight like me, this is not your dish. But if you enjoy spice and curries, you will enjoy this dish. I got the E-Jae House Noodle with chicken and no egg. Wow, their handmade rice noodles were amazing! So soft, tender, and kinda ropey. I loved the texture and taste of this dish. The sauce was light and complimented the noodles, chicken, green onions, and cilantro. It's so great to eat a restaurant dish that isn't too salty or saucy! It comes with a side of chili sauce which I didn't use, but if you like spice, I am sure it was good. We ended our meal by sharing a small order of the Mango Sticky Rice. It was delightful. The mango was perfectly ripe, the sticky rice was delicious, and it was topped with little crispies which we found out later was fried mung beans. A great ending to a great meal. We will definitely be back!

    Cool little spot for Thai. The pad se ew had great chewy…read morethick noodles, savory, sweet, smoky, with tender greens and chicken. The wings were well seasoned and perfectly salted and crispy. Everything was hot, fresh, and tasty.

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    4.3(251 reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    Food is amazing, the service was impeccable, and the ambiance was a vibe…read more I had one of the chef's special (sliced NY Strip with crispy garlic fried rice). I also added a side of the Chinese broccoli. The steak was cooked to perfection and the race was super flavorful. I usually add soy sauce to my fried rice and there was no need! I also like the fact that the fried was wasn't overly oily. If I had one criticism it's that some of the garlic slices were crisped too hard to chew. To drink I had the lychee strawberry lemonade because I am not drinking alcohol right now. It was amazing, but a little too sweet for my liking so I added a little water and it was perfect!

    This was the least impressive meal we've had in awhile. I will say, the ambiance is great. I loved…read morethe Thai restaurant that was in the same spot previously, which is why we gave it a try. The service was good. BUT. The food. My husband and I ordered different dishes (entree and a noodle dish). Both of us sat in silence. Both of us had the same feedback... Wow this watery with no flavor. Mine managed to be spicy with no flavor. His managed to be neither. We figured Thai food is always a safe bet, but we left super disappointed. I'm really surprised that any reviews say the food is good, but if you eat a lot of Asian food and have a general standard for Thai or flavor, you will be super disappointed here. Maybe there are outliers we don't know of, but we both ordered pretty standard Thai dishes. My Garlic Lovers plate had massive chunks. LIke I needed a knife, but there weren't any around. It sat in a pool of watery liquid and the chicken was chewy, some pieces of chicken had zero seasoning on them. Just do not. We will not be back again.

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    Kin Len Thai Night Bites

    Kin Len Thai Night Bites

    4.4(1.1k reviews)
    8.9 miFremont
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    So many restaurants are closed on Monday in Seattle! Fortunately, my friend and I were able to…read morecatch up over lunch at Kin Len Thai Night Bites a couple Mondays ago. PHAD SEE EIW - 16.50 + chicken This is my go-to dish at Thai restaurants since it's always a reliable option. Kin Len was no different. The noodles were soft and chewy, with a nice balance of savory and sweet flavors. They also don't skimp on the chicken or Chinese broccoli, which made this a pretty satisfying portion. BATTERED CHICKEN RED CURRY - 17.75 Wow! I'm not usually a fan of fried foods, but the batter on the chicken was surprisingly light and flaky. The red curry was incredibly savory and aromatic, with a ton of flavor. Even after sitting for about half an hour, the chicken held up pretty well despite becoming a bit soggy. This was incredibly tasty, and I'd highly recommend, especially since it's one of the dishes they're known for. Between the two dishes, this was more than enough food for two people, and I know my friend can eat! We probably would've been OK ordering just the battered chicken red curry, but I'm definitely not complaining about leftovers. The portions and pricing at Kin Len are both very reasonable, and I'd definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the Fremont area.

    Food is amazing!! I love the tofu bomb so much that it inspired me to look for similar recipes to…read moremake at home! It's got the kinda spice where it burns a little but it tastes so good that you just keep eating it! Line is long even on weekday nights, so I'd recommend joining the waitlist on yelp while you're otw to avoid waiting in line too long. It's also in a pretty fun area in Fremont so you can kill time at nearby thrift shops and such!! Food is great and pretty affordable too compared to some restaurants in Seattle. The atmosphere is warm and lively and the servers have great recommendations too!!

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    4.0(1.3k reviews)
    3.2 miGenesee
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    Everyone in West Seattle who loves Thai food knows about Buddah Ruksa "crack chicken" otherwise…read moreknown as crispy, garlic basil, chicken..., But not everybody knows you can add broccoli for just a few dollars more it's coated in the same amazing breading and sauce. Great service and staff

    My recommendation is maybe, and I want to be clear that this review is based primarily on the…read moreservice and overall treatment we experienced. The food itself was decent. My concern is not with the meal; it is with the overall hospitality we received. From the moment I entered the restaurant, I observed differences in how guests were greeted and engaged. Some guests were welcomed with smiles, courtesy, and friendly conversation, while my own initial interaction felt more reserved and minimal in comparison. After being seated, I waited approximately 15 minutes before anyone offered me water, despite the restaurant not being particularly busy. During that time, other tables around me were served water and received refills more promptly. I was waiting for my friend to arrive. Once my friend joined me, we were asked shortly after if we were ready to order, even though we had not yet had sufficient time to review the menu. Later, when we indicated that we were ready, the server took the menu and walked away without taking our order at that time. One interaction during the ordering process stood out. In general, I observed warm and friendly engagement between staff and other guests. When my friend asked a question, the response we received felt brief and less welcoming in tone and expression, which contributed to our overall impression of the interaction. Standing alone, a single expression or moment could be easily misread, and I would not base a review on that alone. However, within the context of the full experience, it contributed to our perception of inconsistency in service and attentiveness. That pattern continued throughout the meal. Some tables that ordered after us received their food before we did, and appeared to be served more quickly overall. We were also brought to-go boxes without requesting them while we were still eating and in conversation. This made us feel somewhat rushed to finish. The interaction when it came time to pay also felt brief and less engaging than expected. I can only speak to what I personally experienced. The concern here is not a single incident, but the overall pattern of service: delayed water, limited engagement at times, ordering delays, slower food timing compared to nearby tables, and feeling rushed toward the end of the meal. Again, the food was decent, and this review is primarily about the service. Based on our experience, the level of attentiveness and hospitality was inconsistent. For those reasons, my recommendation is maybe. Regardless of the cause, I believe every guest should receive consistent courtesy, professionalism, and attention.

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    4.2(173 reviews)
    8.0 miQueen Anne

    I haven't explored Queen Anne much since living in Seattle, so today felt like the perfect day to…read moredo so. Such a cute little area. They have an extensive menu here, so it would be rather Difficult to find something that you didn't like. I obviously had to get a thai iced tea. This one was excellent. No notes. It came out quickly, and it was the perfect sweetness level for me. kaley had the pad Thai. She said it was delicious and hit the spot. We were both ravenous, so there was not much sharing done. I had chiang mai curry noodle dish. This was excellent. The broth was flavorful and creamy. The egg noodles were good. Normally, I'm a then noodle gal, and these were a little thicker than I would've preferred, But they actually virtually well with the dish. I also enjoyed the pickled veggies at this dish came with. Big pickled veggie scale, so they could do no wrong with this addition. I would love to go back and get some of their appetizers and other dishes Because there were more than a few things that I wanted to try. The service was speedy, and the staff was attentive and friendly.

    Randomly decided to come here after walking up Queen Anne. Service was friendly and atmosphere was…read morenice. The one problem was the table next to us was speaking so loudly. Not sure if more spacing would've even made a difference. The food was very good. We had skewers, curry seafood stew and steamed chicken. So full we didn't have any dessert.

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