Tamarind Tree

phenomenal vietnamese food. we especially love the grilled pork meatball rolls (gỏi cuốn nem nướng), the huế spicy noodles (bún bò huế) and the duck salad (gỏi vịt). great portion sizes. service was so attentive. great interior, makes you feel like you're transported away from seattle. lots of parking, but lock your car/no visible items in the car.

a so-so Vietnamese restaurant. The vibe is nice and the atmosphere is friendly and comfortable. It’s a pleasant place to sit and eat. However, the food is a little plain and not very authentic. One dish I did like was the cá kho. The fish was cooked well and tasted fresh, with no fishy smell. That dish stood out more than the others.

I ordered the skewered pork vermicelli bowl, which was wonderful. My food came out in less than 5 minutes. I had FANTASTIC service from Lam (server #8)! She helped me decide what to order, checked on me frequently despite being the only server at the time, filled my water when the glass was half empty, offered more nuc mam, and closed my check quickly. Plenty of parking. Complimentary tea. Be aware that this restaurant is tucked into a corner and easy to overlook.

Tamarind Tree isn’t just another Vietnamese restaurant — it’s part of Seattle’s culinary story. Hidden behind an unassuming parking lot, the space opens into a warm, inviting dining room filled with conversation, soft lighting, and the …

The vibe inside this place was really nice but unfortunately the outside was pretty run down. I'm first generation Vietnamese and I do know my Vietnamese food very well given that I'm from the Bay area. I really appreciated that they have a lot of traditional Vietnamese items that you don't see in a lot of menus here in Seattle, but the prices, food was just okay for the amount of money they charged. Great service and great drinks!