I ordered takeout here on a Sunday afternoon through Doordash Pickup for my first visit. I called…read moretwice over the phone, hoping to place an order through this method, but no one answered; went straight to voicemail both times. Just a bit frustrating since I know Doordash charges more.. I also didn't want to place the order at the restaurant because I was so hungry and wanted to grab & go :( I was really craving pho and I liked their menu, so I took the chance and ordered both a regular-sized Meatball Pho (pho bo vien) and their Pho with Steak/Flank/Tendon/Fatty, which seems to be their "pho dac viet." On their menu, the price is listed as $15.99 for a Regular size and $17.99 for a Large. I paid $17.99 for each through Doordash for the regular-size, excluding the almost $4 of tax and bag fee.. Thankfully, I live nearby, so it was just a few minutes to drive over. It's in the same busy parking lot as Safeway and McDonald's but it's more on the opposite side, so I never realized it was in the same lot. Plenty of parking, at least. When I entered, the restaurant had plenty of seating but only a few tables occupied, which made me wonder why they didn't answer their phone.. I know I'm being petty over a few dollars but I just want to get bang for my buck. The inside looked nice and cozy, and I think would be a lovely place to enjoy a bowl of pho on an outcast/rainy day otherwise (if I didn't just want to go straight home lol). I was instantly greeted by a friendly employee that asked if I had a takeout order and escorted me over to a small table, where it was already neatly bagged and ready for me to retrieve. Now, the FOOD. I will say, it was absolutely delicious! Everything was organized and packaged well, so nothing spilled on the ride home. The pho was a good temperature: hot enough to cook the steak, but not overpowering enough to burn your mouth. The regular size still provides ample portions, so both my kiddo and I ate half for lunch, and our other half for dinner. I specifically asked for no beans sprouts with my order, so I do like that they provided enough for my son while still following my instructions. I am not too picky about my pho broth, but I can at least say, the broth here was not watered down. If anything, it might pack too much flavor and might deter some customers, but for me, it was savory and divine! I still had to add my obligatory hoisin and Sriracha sauces, so it might not be the healthiest, but i don't care, I slurped up everything! I usually post images of my food on social media [stories], and actually had a friend ask what the soup was because it looks really good. Some people have a finer palette for "good" Pho but for me, pho is pho as long as it is flavorful and there's a fair amount of MEAT! They offer moderate portions here so I can't complain, and everything was satisfying enough when eaten with the broth. 4 stars because they didn't answer the phone but my son and I devoured everything, so we can at least advocate that the pho is worth it! I'd recommend trying out this restaurant at least, especially if you consider yourself a pho connoisseur (or even a newbie to pho!).

The first Asian food place around that gives you a nice large portion of rice with your meal. I…read moreordered the lunch Teriyaki chicken with goyza and it was delicious. My meal also came with a super delicious cabbage salad. The price was a bit high for lunch but I'd definitely go here again

Everything about this place is wonderful. The owner Koty and her main waiter/cashier Melissa are…read moreboth great people. They remember my name and my order, and I like to think of them as friends. Literally my favorite meal is made here. I go on average at least once every two weeks. At one point I'd go multiple times a week.

Wonderful meal selection to choose from. The front counter…read morewoman is friendly, fast, efficient in getting your meals to the table. Praise to the chefs in the kitchen. I like 3 stars and have never been disappointed.

First time visiting. I like the concept of healthier food choices. I chose the Seahawk with all…read morecrab salad instead of half ahi tuna and half crab salad. I do enjoy ahi and poke, however the ahi on the line was completely uncovered. In addition, the serving scoop handle was inside the stainless steel container which is not sanitary and screams the potential for food borne illnesses. I did have edamame added. My husband only wanted the bulgogi steak, brown rice and cucumbers with soy sauce on the side. They don't carry cucumbers anymore. I tried ordering a bottle of Pure brand unsweetened tea, and they only carry the sweetened version. Then, I went to get chopsticks and napkins, but the napkin dispenser was bone dry. The portions were large. I enjoyed the flavor and combined textures of my meal. I could only eat about a 1/4 of the bowl, and was full. My husband said the bulgogi smelled good, but he only ate a bite and put it aside. He did not care for it, saying it tasted like "fake meat." I asked if he wanted chicken or a different protein option, and he declined. I can see myself trying Miso again. My husband no. But for the restaurant to be completely vacant when I entered, attention to food safety and detail should be a much higher priority. Edit after the owner's response. The entire serving utensil was inside the uncovered poké stainless steel container. Any raw seafood must be stored properly. It must must be at a safe temperature and covered. An entire serving utensil (handle included) should never be stored inside the serving dish of raw ahi tuna. I was a waitress with a required food handler's permit prior to being a surgical/trauma/cardiothoracic and neurosurgical intensive care Registered Nurse. I have been an RN for over 3 decades. I am an honest Christian and a professional. I do not lie. In retrospect, I should have submitted video evidence of your food line yesterday, as I feel you doubting my concerns that you "are unfamiliar with." Taking your reply into place, I will take my business to Zen Ramen where I am respected.

Delicious, healthy food and friendly service! I can't complain :)…read more I was in the area for errands and the name of the restaurant made me want to try out the food here. I went inside to place an order. Although initially vacant at first, the space was quickly occupied by following customers lining up after my arrival. One of the employees appeared to be taking out the trash while the other greeted me and helped me with my order when I arrived. There were various options for ordering, but I decided to go with the nori wrap. You can select a customized option or go with one of their premade choices, which lists all the ingredients inside. I was feeling seafood so I went with the Seahawk. The employee asked me if I wanted everything with it, and I asked to just sub one of the sauces with the Chipotle sauce. The portions are definitely huge and worth the pricing, because she had to double wrap my order just so it would all fit and wouldn't fall out. To pair with the nori wrap, I also ordered the original miso soup, which comes with the usual tofu and seaweed but is on the sweeter side compared to what I'm used to. I personally like it sweeter but if you don't, I probably wouldn't order it. I don't often crave healthy food, but it was fairly filling and I had a good experience, so I'll be back to try out MiSo again!

Food was incredible!! The broth in the pho is rich and flavorful. No cutting it short on protein…read moretoo. Beef brisket was tender, tendon was perfectly cooked not crunchy when under done. Everything about the pho was really good. My wife got a strawberry sweetheart jasmine tea, she loves it. I got a blueberry yogurt drinks and I couldn't be happier. The ambience is very relaxing, soft music playing, everything is new inside and they have good air-conditioning. The staff are quite nice and had good suggestions for a nice drink that we both enjoyed. 10/10 highly recommend

Ordered some take out and was amazingly disappointed in the flavors and quantity…read more Chicken legs were crispy at least but thats about the best thing. Pad se ew had pver cooked meat and next to no noodles. 3 pieces of broccoli and 6 slices of carrot. There was more mushroom than anything else and it had no fish sauce taste to it at all. 2 stars for the food being edible but will not be trying again and dont recommend

The pho and drinks are fantastic! I wanted to try a new pho place so went to Yelp to find one local…read morebut highly rated. Came here around 3pm on Sunday and ordered the veggie tofu pho, brown sugar crème brûlée bubble tea, lemon soda, beef pho, and brown sugar milk tea. Everything was delicious !!! I loved the pho. The broth had amazing flavor and the cracked pepper sprinkled on top was chefs kiss. They also have so much of the good stuff! Tons of noodles, veggies, tofu and beef to last through every bite. The drinks were sooo yummy too !!! The service was a little slow but it is definitely worth the wait.

Goat spot gonna miss this place while i'm off at college bahn mi is the best i've ever hadread more

Red Lantern is our go-to spot in town when we're craving Thai food, especially for takeout! We've…read moreordered from here several times and it's always consistent, delicious, and a great value. This time we got the yellow curry chicken, chicken satay with peanut sauce, and chicken Pad Thai. Everything was really good, and the portions and prices make it an easy choice when we want something tasty without spending a fortune. We've eaten inside a few times too, and the service has always been friendly and fast. The atmosphere is a little different because they have a donut shop and some other drinks and things going on in the same space, but honestly, it just makes it unique. Even with everything happening in there, the service is always quick, friendly, and with a smile. We've taken the food home several times and it has never disappointed. If you're in Yelm and looking for a reliable, affordable takeout option, Red Lantern is definitely one to try! We'll be back!

Cute Fusion Asian place that tucked in the end or beginning of the plaza strip. Plenty of parking,…read morevery modern, contemporary decor inside with warm vibe. They do have mochi donuts here too. The place is clean, spacious and well layout. The menu is nice and plenty of Asian dishes, from Thai to Singapore to Vietnam to Chinese and so forth. Service is nice and attentive. Dishes came out quite fast. I am abit bias here since I'm Asian and I live in SoCal where all the Asian lives. So with that say, my dish is Vnese and nothing came close (yes I kept in mind of the fusion part) from taste to presentation l. Given that this is Yelm, therefore not much of expectation but they do have most of the dish's elements. And this apply to all dishes. It's not bad at all, my friend likes it a lot and this is her favorite place with her favorite dish of Singapore noodles...which I don't recalled that the noodle is that wet. The favor is there but it's wet, too wet in my POV. The mochi is nice and soft and chewy like and flavorful. Overall not bad, very water-fusion for my taste. Good service and nice place for sure.

It was pretty good, I studied at the university across the street and it's a hotspot for students…read moreso I wanted to give it a try. Wasn't my favorite but it does the trick. The chicken was really rubbery so it wasn't pleasant and I didn't end up finishing my meal. My friend enjoyed the pho and she would get again. The service is okay, you order at the counter so there's no main service beyond that. They did offer to fill our water so that's always a bonus! The ambience is pretty cozy and casual. Nothing special so good for a last minute dinner or a treat after a long week.

Chicken Teriyaki 2.8/5 overall. Meat 2/5. Flavor 3/5…read more Rice/Noodles 3/5. Size and value 3/5. Teriyaki is one of my absolute favorite foods so I try it everywhere I go, that sweet meat! I realize this is a Pho/Vietnamese focused restaurant so Teriyaki is not their specialty. The Teriyaki itself was a bit overcooked and chewy, good standard Teriyaki sauce. Good white rice, with a sesame coleslaw salad. Decent size portions for the money. Excellent service, they were very fast and the Gyozas were excellent as well. Next time I will try a Bahn Mi or the Pho.

We came as a table of 2 on a Saturday around 7pm. We were seated right away at a really nice table…read morewith beautiful flowers everywhere. The service was very good and they were attentive. We ordered fresh rolls as an appetizer and they were very good with generous peanut sauce. I ordered the Pad Bah Mee which had great flavor. Very sizable portion with medium spice. The other dish was the Pad See-ew which I think stole the show. The next time I return I want to order that! Can't go wrong. The beef was very good and the entire meal was very tasty. Will definitely return

I love their food, I've been to Thailand a few times and their food tastes like your eating in…read moreThailand. Their Thai ice tea is the best. The curry is delicious as well as their Pad Thai. Cute little spot, service always is friendly and prompt. This is my go to for Thai food.