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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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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
It is with a heavy heart that I must rate Tamarind Tree with only 3 stars. Let me explain. As a Tamarind Tree enthusiast I recommend this hidden gem often to friends looking for something decent and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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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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5.0 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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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love to eat at this place but I believe it has become a victim of its own success. Last night my wait for a table lasted for an hour even though I was told it would be 20 minutes. The hostess was…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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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. 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.
The Tamarind Tree is a fantastic restaurant, and the food is a great value. I highly recommend starting with Tamarind Tree spring rolls, which are filled with lettuce, carrots, mint leaves, some…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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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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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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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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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
People love this place with good reason, me being one of these people. Everything about this place makes your dining experience well worth the adventure of trying to actually find it. Tucked back in…
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tamarind Tree is one of those places that you might expect to be a "best kept secret" of the International District, because it sits well hidden back in a corner behind a crowded mini mall. But…
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, best restaurant in Seattle if you like Vietnamese. I'm a wheat and dairy-free girl, so this place provides hundreds of options for the food challenged. The restaurant has an up-scale…
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite Vietnamese places. At times there is a wait so I suggest reservations. My recommendation is the Banh Coun Dac Biet. There bun dishes are ok. This place offers a wide…
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am split over the rating on this one... I think 3.5 really. Tamarind Tree seems to be the trendy spot right now for the "in" crowd to feel like they have found a diamond in the rough. And by rough I…
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Either call it Vietnamese food made for Americans, or Asian fusion. Food is exotic if you're not familiar with Asian food. Overall, not bad, cept some of the dishes were overcooked. Service was…
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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Picture good, authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Now swap the expected white...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE THIS PLACE! My girlfriend and I ordered 3 appetizers, 2 drinks, 3 main courses, and dessert for 60 bucks!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm covered in fish sauce. If I had been able to become covered in fish sauce a little faster, there would be some red stars sitting up there.
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man, this place is awesome. The food is so fresh and delicious and the staff are super nice. They have a cool fireplace thingy too. Last time I had the beef special which was beef in about a dozen…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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I'm not at all going to defend bad health inspections, but looking at the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I'm going to say what everyone else is going to say about The Tamarind Tree. It's Vietnamese food made for Americans. It's located in the International District in the midst of the gritty and…
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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I used to like this restaurant so much but i ran away after several times...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so this is a place i'd love to take my friends....that weren't vietnamese ;P they have a huge menu (great for any vegetarians also), they have extremely cute decor (next time i wanna sit outside where…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Even though it's located in an area where it could've been a near miss, the inside of the restaurant is warmly decorated and the staff is amazing. Very friendly and insightful. The food is so yummy and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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If you look for things in restaurants as I do: Food, ambiance, service and value, Tamarind Tree has to be on your top list of restaurants in the city. The reason is simple. The food is some of the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant has taken Vietnamese food to a new level for Seattle. The food is fresh, tasty, well presented and very affordable. Tucked behind Viet Wah its not exactly somewhere you'd take a date…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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Upscale vietnamese is an interesting concept. It has the right background. Asian, a lot of flavor, and exotic taste. The decor is great at this place down to the place settings and cups. The service is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried different dishes here each time (since I go with vegetarians and non-veg.)and am always satiated. I'm not a huge Vietnamese food go-er, but Tamarind tree is one of my 10 favorite places to…
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This being my first experience with Vietnamese food, it was great! The restaurant was beautiful and had a very zen like ambiance (albeit the plants between the tables were a bit obnoxious). The…
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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I am Vietnamese and enjoy the food at Tamarind Tree very much. My favorites are the tasty appetizers such as the grilled la-lot beef roll, Tamarind Tree rolls in all variants, Vietnamese egg rolls - wrapped...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone who says this place is uneven or bad can bite me. Tamarind Tree is not just a restaurant; it's an adventure. The adventure begins when you pull into the crazy parking lot. About 15 cars more…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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Yes, parking here is a bit of a problem. There are very limited spaces closeby. The restaurant shares a parking lot with other Vietnamese businesses, in a kind of strip mall setting. Tamarind Tree is easily...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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5.