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Vibrant orange walls and stone tables around a central fireplace set the comfortable-yet-stylish mood at this affordable gem hidden in the back corner of the Viet Wah strip mall in Little Saigon. Like the...
citysearch.com - expert review - 07/26/2006
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The ambiance on the outside leaves a lot to be desired. The ambiance on the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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Tapas What!? We loved the chance to sample. I often end up getting a noodle...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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Read the reservation policy beforehand. Yikes! FYI: currently there is no...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A good place to take friends to try different vietnamese food. Many different dishes on the menu, which is really nice because i can try something new when i come. Most of the dishes that i tried so…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious, authentic food, and an upscale ambiance. This place is tucked-away (seriously!) behind a supermarket area, service gets 100x better when you speak in Vietnamese to the waitstaff, and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
delicious vietnamese-fusion, tucked away in some random strip mall in the international district. i wish i could tell you what we ordered, but all i remember was the sheer amount, and that they have…
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I keep ending up here because my friends looove it... Me? not so much a fan. I've had the 7 course beef meal with my boyfriend and I think we liked about 2 dishes of the experience. Other times we've…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Tamarind Tree for my birthday last month. Had a party of 8 and we sat outside on the patio with the neato stone fountain. Ordered way too much food. It was all delicious. The lemongrass tofu…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I live in upstate NY and there are no Vietnamese restaurants there, needless to say I have nothing to compare this to however the food was really good here. We went here after a Mariner game (the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A nicely decorate Vietnamese restaurant that doesn't charge an arm and a leg. This is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Seattle. The pork chop rice is so delicious and is such a great deal since…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to avoid comparing Tamarind Tree to Green Leaf, but given the similarity in offered dishes, I can't help but wonder if we blended the food from Green Leaf with the decor of Tamarind Tree…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't get enough of the food here. My boyfriend and I go during off hours, like between 2 - 5 p.m., as otherwise we can expect a 20-25 minute wait or longer depending on how many people we have, and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is five star, but the lines out the door and crowded seating knock at least one star off. It's also a bit pricey--but not bad at all for what you're getting. Location is weird, difficult to…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I read a review earlier that hit it right on! I work close by, so I'm a frequent customer, well WAS. As they seem to get to know me for whatever reason the service seems to diminish, as all the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the wife and my favorite restaurant in Seattle. The only thing we didn't like were the crispy rice cake appetizers - way too dry and bland, and I just hate rice cakes in general. But other…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love love love! That is all I have for TT! Located in the back of a strip mall is this cute- smartly/chic decorated restaurant. Green Leaf was closing early so we wandered here on a whim- what a lucky…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, are you kidding me? Trendy does not equal yummy, or worthwhile. Surprisesurprisesurprise. We went there on Friday (yeah, I know, silly). The place was packed from edge to edge, it was loud…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best. Green beans and tofu. Ever. Seriously, the green beans are always done to absolute perfection - not undercooked, not overcooked - perfect every single time. I don't know how they do it. And the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was a real gem located on the backstreets of Chinatown in Seattle. The prices were very reasonable for outstanding Vietnamese fare and the service was fast and professional. The only…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Try the 7 course Beef Meal. Also ask for the Special, great Deco!
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tamarind Tree is in my top 5 places to eat in Seattle. Everything I have eaten there is excellent so you really can't go wrong. We always get the green beans (I know it sounds weird to recommend a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tucked back next to a steep hillside, this restaurant offers both fresh yummy food and an intimate yet modern atmosphere. If the big earthquake occurs while I am there, I certainly wouldn't mind this…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
8/6/08: Some friends in Seattle chose this place during our one night layover in Seattle. We arrived around 8pm Wednesday night and it was packed, parking was a bit tough (you'll need to park on the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really love Tamarind Tree, I really do! But it doesn't get 5 stars from me once again... It's trivial and small but still annoying enough for me to write about. Tamarind Tree doesn't give a refill…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not the best Vietnamese food... but definietly delicious and some things they have are the best compared to other Vietnamese restaurants. The decor and atmospehre of the restaurant is cozy and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Flavor per dollar, this is the greatest restaurant you can go to. So very delicious and so very cheap.
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATED REVIEW: 5 to 4.5 to 4.25 (in regards to service) but 5-6 stars on food! After my first review (read below this post)... I had to update the review. This has been my 3rd time returning to eat…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tamarind Tree survives on its reputation. I'm not saying it hasn't earned it but the crowds, noise and too-large menu detract from the fun. Gun to my head, I prefer Green Leaf. The interior suggests…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tamarind Tree is the cleanliest and fanciest Vietnamese restaurant I've ever been to... and I don't mean that in a bad way. The price is VERY reasonable and the food is great. I had their tamarind…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a cool find! Hidden from the street it is like a little oasis in the middle of the city. Decor was very modern, clean and stream lined. Lots of open space between tables, romantic-y- feel with…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my fave Vietmanese restaurants in Seattle. It's behind Viet-Wa Grocery on 12th and Jackson. Don't be afraid.
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm always thwarted by indecision when I go here - so many tasty options on the menu! Love the drinks - both alcoholic and non. I haven't checked out their wine list so I can't vouch for that, but if…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant wasn't easy to find. We missed it the first time we passed by and saw it only after we made a u-turn and my husband noticed a small sign on one of the side of the buildings next to a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a difficult review for me to write, as I feel that I've been able to see both sides of the coin on this restaurant. I was very happy when Tamarind Tree came about, as it gave me an opportunity…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i also used to adore this restaurant. I have been eating there for about 4 years.. since i moved to Seattle. It was a favorite place for me and my dad to go to ... but in this last year it is not that…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets extra points for being pretty and having cocktails. I don't like the pho or escargot balls but everything else I had was very good. I couldn't keep track of my 7 courses of beef but I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Ambiance was great as the place was really packed. We got lucky and were seated within 5min and beat the dinner crowd. Seems like a good place for a happy hour. I went there with my GF. It's…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with the bf after basically insisting we go somewhere else since I was totally a "green leaf" girl. (those of you who know Vietnamese in Seattle get it) Anyways I caved and boy was I glad…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was pretty good. boyfriend and I went here on Saturday, only a 15 minute wait. not bad considering we didn't have reservations. The atmosphere is dark, romantic-ish, and I got a good vibe…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
None too shabby if I do say so myself. About 7 of us went there before going to see Avenue Q a couple weeks ago. I think we got there early enough that we didn't have any trouble getting seated. By…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys asian food - this is quite good. My party started with three different satay dishes, all three delicious. It's been a while, but I know we had a beef…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Vietnamese restaurant I've ever been to. Granted, I am no Vietnamese culinary expert so I don't vouch for authenticity. All I'm vouching for is sheer tastiness, even if this is Americanized…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tucked away behind the shabby storefronts that line most of the area around 12th and S Jackson is a little bit of paradise. The decor and ambience (dimmed lighting, candles at every table, waterfall…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The inside was nice but it was super hot outside and inside was a oven. Our waiter forgot about us in the corner so we waited almost 15 minutes before getting water and ordering. The food was ok. One…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I dined here three times in the last two weeks,sorry Huong Binh! What did I order?
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful restaurant tucked away in a strip mall. While I agree that the food is somewhat americanized (having dined at several elegant 5-star restaurants in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City, I know from…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I came here again with my family and had a grand time, my sisters are friends with the owners and with that said we got amazing service. We ordered a whole lot of food, and nothing is better than a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh, the Tamarind Tree. I've been here only 4 times for 4 different occasions and each experience hit the spot. First - Lunch with the gals from work. It was the middle of the day, but their…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very americanized, I've gone a couple of times (4 to be exact) because of my american friends were like ohhh it's sooo good. Well it's not that great, the ambiance of the place is nice, and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, you just need to eat there. Like everyone has said, the outside is what you would expect from Chinatown but the inside is the complete opposite and totally threw me off. It's dark with…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Chinatown/International District on a Saturday? PASS! However, my girlfriends suggested lunch there. So it use to be a Pho place for the longest time. I've never even heard of the Tamarind Tree. Took…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent food, but service is terribly slow. maybe a bit harsh at 3 star
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: I was requested to bring the funny. damn you katie s.! Here's the funny...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wow! i was not expecting that.... When i think of the id and the restaurants in the id i think grimy and places you go post clubbing. I mean the chinese restaurant and vietnamese restaurants all have…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whoops. Just had to write a review, and weigh the stars down a bit. I really don't have much to say (though the length of this review may betray that). The food was good as far as Vietnamese food goes.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
awesome food, awesome food, awesome food - we've had three meals here and al three have been incredible. best vietnamese food in town - authentic, fast, yummy, and while you're eating wish your…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just went here for the first time and I was very impressed. The outside looks like a hole in the wall, but inside it's surprisingly elegant and classy. The mixed drinks here are amazing... I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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the location is at the back of the parking lot but once inside you are in...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say right off the bat that Tamarind Tree is only getting four stars instead of five because of the long lines and incredibly flustered hostess. It was kind of a mess getting a table but…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars for food, but it loses 2 stars for disappointing service and being a victim of its own success. It is almost impossible to get a table in a reasonable amount of time, and the $2/card surcharge…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't be fooled by the shady strip mall it's located in. The interior of Tamarind Tree is definitely sexified (think candlelit, modern, and orange tones) and a good place to go to impress. It's clear…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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for vietnamese food, this place was pretty good for not being my mom's...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really have to say this is one of the best Vietnamese places in town. We started with the chicken satay over a mango salad. I almost died. It was so friggin good! I ordered the Tamarind Tree…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jaguar driving out of strip mall parking lot dragging card board vegetable box wedged under front fender. Inviting, modern interior design elements. Three minute wait for table. Cultural music…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had to add my rave review of this place, even though it seems that's all they get on here! I went here for a friends birthday dinner last week and was highly impressed by their food. The place was…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go to Tamarind Tree over and over again, and am amazed every time! The food is fantastic! The Tamarind Tree Rolls, Chicken Satay, and everything else. The hot pot cannot be missed, ask for it and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go to Tamarind Tree over and over again, and am amazed every time! The food is fantastic! The Tamarind Tree Rolls, Chicken Satay, and everything else. You can't go wrong with anything on their…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one of my favorite restaurants in seattle. nice atmosphere, decent service. i'd suggest papaya salad, mango salad, banh cuon thap cam (it comes with fried sweet potatoes, yum..), and buon mang vit.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten their Bun Bo Hue (spicy beef noodle soup) three times now, and I can safely say its the best bun bo hue i've had outside of my mom's house. I can't remember ever seeing it on the menu - I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is the type of place you want to try to keep secret.. so you can get in.. Smartly decorated place, w/excellent food and cocktails. A real gem in the ID.
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stop wasting your time reading and go to the Tamarind Tree RIGHT NOW! GO GO GO. Also don't be afraid based on the surroundings, the place is wonderful and sexy inside but try to get a table outside…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love to eat at this place. The crispy pork rolls they have as an appetizer are amazing. I haven't really ever had anything that I didn't like. The noodle bowls are great.
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's amazing how the owner had the guts to open such a nice place in a somewhat rundown strip mall in the I-District. Tamarind Tree has one of the best ambiance of any Asian restaurant I've been to,…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything here is awesome except for the wait. My roommate and I waited for about 20 minutes to get a seat for two. Make sure you find someone when you come in and get on the list, as they didn't…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What I love about this place the most is that we can go as a family(my husband, myself and our three kids)and walk away having only spent $27. We spend that amount and are full. I love the food, the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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This place is fantastic. The menu is extensive and inventive. The ingredients...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. I tried twice before to eat here but the wait list was so long on a Friday night that we ended up going somewhere else. At least I knew it was a popular place. Finally ate here on a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tamarind Tree always welcomes me with good food and service. I am addicted to this place!
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
to find a trendy spot in the middle of the international district seemed odd to me, but tamarind tree was just that. now, maybe "trendy" is a little bit much, but relative to the rest of the district,…
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I decided we would venture down to the ID to try this place based on the rave reviews for "Vietnamese/Fusion" cuisine. The place was packed on a Wednesday night but we were seated outside…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've taken my kids here twice for lunch on a Saturday. The kids (10&12) did great, tried new things, and enjoyed most everything. The staff were quite welcoming to the kids and mine weren't the only…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So tasty! I've never had a bad meal here. It's cute inside, and has a nice deck outside. Strange location, but a yummy treat and worth the trip.
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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This restaurant is great. With phenomenal and very creative gourmet...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the second time I have gone and I gotta say that the food did not disappoint. Its pretty interesting how nice this place looks inside considering where the location is. It is a complete…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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Had dinner there this evening with five other friends. Pomegranate martinis...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
7 Course Beef! I visited this place for lunch. According to the person who took me, this place is really beautiful at night. It's sort of hidden in a random shopping center on the corner of 12th and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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I've only been here twice, and I may not know very much about vietnamese food, but this place is a fantastic find in my opinion. The parking was a problem - we had to wait 20, 30 minutes for our food the first...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last night in search of a good bowl of spicy soup to kick the cold outta my system. Gotta love Seattle - been here a month and have had 2 colds already. Alright, I'm a California wimp...…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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After hearing about this place three times in one week, I decided to go ahead and try it to see what all the hype was about. I called in 20 mins prior to picking up my lunch to avoid the crowded restaurant...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Give me a break, this place is terrific! This food is not only delicious but it's really satisfying too. I don't know if it's officially "healthy", but I always feel like I've eaten something wholesome…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd put this place in more of the 'fusion' category than in the 'authentic Vietnamese' category. And it does the Vietnamese/fusion thing quite well. It stays well within the Vietnamese base (even…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! This is the best Vietnamese restaurant I have ever been to! (OK, it's one of the few Vietnamese restaurants I have ever been to.) We decided to do a double birthday celebration here and ended up…
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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