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Tamarind Tree

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For authentic Vietnamese cuisine, head to the Tamarind Tree on Jackson Street. This charming mango-colored restaurant offers an extensive selection of great food at extremely affordable prices. Try the specialty dishes like the Banh Khot (rice cake topped with shrimp), and the Banh Tom Co Ngu (deep-fried sweet potato and shrimp), or one of the specialty noodle soups. Beef lovers can celebrate with the 'Seven Courses of Beef' special that serves you beef in seven Vietnamese styles and flavors. Try the unusual Lemongrass Marti... read more

Location details

1036 S Jackson St, Ste A, Seattle, WA, 98104, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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jackelinquyen 
17 years ago

Better than It looks – 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 price was so affordable. It was only $26 dollars including tip for lunch with 2 people. That was with desert too. I highly recommend this place. Good food and great service. 

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rmcmahon 
17 years ago

Best restaurant in Seattle – 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 vietnamese you can have anywhere, the ambiance is very nice and the value is second to none. The service is good, albeit patchy at times. (what do you want when the appetizers are ~$5 and the entrees ~$9?) I love this restaurant. If they ever improved the service it would be too good to be true. 

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17 years ago

everything should keep me wanting to come back, but i dont...but i do. – 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 attentive and always on the move. Seating is always prompt. Covered outdoor eating with heaters and blankets is very nice. Yet there is something about this place that completely irks me. The menu is a bit ambiguous. The staff isn't as friendly as hoped. ... read more

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konfuzius 
17 years ago

Authentic and good Vietnamese food, nice and clean restaurant, friendly service – 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 with the crispy rice paper or the main dish tumeric coconut rice cake. Pandan ice cream is my preferred dessert. It is the best Vietnamese restaurant for me in Little Saigon. The price for the good food quality and service is fine, and not e... read more

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kidgraphite 
17 years ago

Enjoyable – 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 the most upscale, and crowded, establishment in the area. But although the lot was full, we were able to find parking quickly. Fortunate timing, I think. It's a busy restaurant. We got there around 7pm on a Friday night, and had about a 30 minute wait. We did not make reservations. We were with friends (4 of u... read more

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tamarind_sucks 
17 years ago

Look white people! A place in the I-District where you can feel comfortable – I have never written a review on citysearch before. Look at my screen name. That's how strongly I feel about this place. I was willing to sign up for an account just to slam this place. I am guessing that the people who wrote good reviews of the Tamarind Tree are the same people who celebrate their birthday at The Cheesecake Factory. Vietnamese food is supposed to be flavorful and fresh. The food here was very watered down for the masses. I felt em... read more

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17 years ago

Apparently, a lot of people have a lot of strong feelings about this place. – Reading the reviews below, there seem to be so many strange negative reviews and also some good positive reviews for this place, although the negatives seemed to be mostly from some time ago (at least the majority). I've been to this place a number of times and personally, I think the place is great. I've not been going here for years, maybe only since sometime last year, but I've never had a problem with the service nor the food. I don't think the... read more

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sailing1 
18 years ago

Alcoholic beverages are way to expensive – The drink prices here are over the top, $8.00 for a single shot of call liquor. This was a small shot in a small glass with soda and ice. Unfortunately that took away from the over all experience. The food flavors are interesting but don't set the world on fire . Having to prepare your own wraps in a tiny bowl of water and piles of greens, makes for a lot of waste for this diner. The prepared Tamarind wraps (appetizer) are an interesting experince for the palate. Flavors are pretty ... read more

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18 years ago

Largest menu I've ever seen With countless variations that all deserve exploration, it could take you at least 5 meals before you really get to know the Tamarind Tree's extensive menu. I was impressed with the presentation of each dish, and the unique sauces that accompany them. Their great service, large portions, and reasonable prices make this an excellent bet for dining with friends on a budget. 

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How is Tamarind Tree rated?

Tamarind Tree has a 4.4 star rating with 1,587 reviews. 

When is Tamarind Tree open?

Tamarind Tree is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m. 

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