“Best boba tea in Gig Harbor! The atmosphere is always welcoming and relaxed whenever I come in and the food is in my budget but high quality! The cashier is always super friendly and doesn't rush me to order at all either. I highly recommend the Thai iced tea for first timers (-: ❤️Vegetarian options: Has a delicious tofu pho and also lemongrass tofu, and a seafood option as well.Parking: Plenty of parking space in front of the store and the parking lot next to the restaurant.Wheelchair accessibility: Friendly to wheelchair users, tables have plenty of open space between them and an open side to sit at for wheelchair users.“
“A group of 6 of us visited Lele's in Gig Harbor for dinner last night. We had the best time ever! The food was good and timely and priced fairly but our experience was blessed by our waitress Clarissa.She was special. Not only did she serve us well, she had the most friendly and attentive attitudes, even though she had just fought 2 hours of bridge traffic. We'll be back!Vegetarian options: I am actually a Vegan and found many great options.“
“Forever will be my family and i’s favorite pho place. We’ve been going to Viet Dong since we moved to WA in 2017/2018 and it has always been amazing. Unfortunately we moved to Georgia and the last day we were in WA they were at their daughters UW graduation. We miss you Kevin! Hope to visit WA and eat at the best pho place! I recommend trying the lemon grass chicken and well done brisket pho :)“
“Excellent food! We started off with Crab Rangoon and egg rolls. Perfect portion sizes and cooked just right, every thing was ful of flavor especially the dipping sauces. I had the steak and brisket pho and my guy had the special fried rice. Both mouth watering delicious. I like spicy and they had some Perfect chilli sauce and pickled jalapeños. Bonus!! Forgot to take pictures every thing was so good. We will definitely be back next time we are up this way. Clean environment, easy parking and decent prices. Check it out!!Parking: Plenty of easy parking“
“Ever since I moved away from home I craved that warm comfort Vietnamese food gave me. This is both affordable and comforting. Very flavorful and filling. The beef pho is my favorite and the caramelized salmon banh mi is to die for. Highly recommend! Will be coming back often!!“
“Absolutely a must-try - the roast duck dry noodles and the combo rice plate are exceptional! Arrive early as they tend to sell out daily. The pickled greens on the side complement the dishes perfectly. Just be aware that parking might be a bit challenging due to nearby construction.“
“This place is fire. Don't live with mom so I don't get authentic Vietnamese anymore and this is as close as you can get.Vegetarian options: Just ask them to replace all meat with tofu. Beware for the broth though as a lot is bone-broth.Dietary restrictions: I eat mainly seafood and found a good selection here for me.“
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“Stopped in based on the great reviews and found them to be well-deserved.Service was fast and attentive. Very friendly wait staff and quick kitchen.We enjoyed a pot of hot Jasmine tea and started with some fresh shrimp spring rolls and caramelized chicken wings. The rolls were generously sized but nothing special on their own. However, their iteration of peanut sauce was the best I've had and took the rolls to the next level! The chicken wings were very big, crunchy on the outside, juicy, and delicious!For our mains, we ordered pork pad Thai and chicken green curry. We asked for both to be medium spicy (3 out of 5) but neither had ANY kick to them at all. Despite not having any spice, both dishes were WAAAAAAY good and perfect portions.The curry might be among my favorite of all time. I can't even describe how rich, flavorful, and tasty it was... I want more already. The pad Thai was incredible, too. Plenty of meat and a wonderful coconut sauce to go with it.Get here!Parking: Large, strip mall parking for multiple businesses.“
“I've never had a bad meal here. My usuals are the souper salad, souper bowl, souper teriyaki and pad see ew. All delicious! I love the couple that runs the place, they are always so sweet and friendly. Go early or go late. It gets busy at dinner time.“
“Grabbed a few banh mi's and drinks from this cool spot in Proctor and wow, so good! The bread is crunchy but still soft and warm. They use fresh ingredients and the service is fast and friendly! Vietnamese iced coffee is strong and delicious and they also have tasty bubble teas. So satisfying and can't wait to go back!!!“
“I have absolutely nothing bad to say about bambu. Ever.Me and my family have been going there for years and years and no drink has ever disappointed. From vietnamese coffee, to a strawberry white rabbit, they have drinks even the pickiest of people will enjoy.(While it sounds simple, I suggest trying a smoothies like the passion in love or very berry and adding rainbow jellies or popping boba. You'll thank me later)The store is adorned with studio ghibli, pokemon, animation, and just generally cute themes! They also offer sweet treats like waffles and fresh mochi cupcakes. (Dont worry they have ice cream too)Their staff is so kind, helpful, and hard working. If you don't know what to order, or you are wondering what goes into the drinks ingredient wise dont hesitate to ask! The staff knows the menu inside and out and will be more than willing to talk to you about it.Also with so many places asking for tips now, its hard to know when to tip well and who deserves it. Let me help you out, the staff are mostly younger people high school age to like mid 20s. (This is because the owner tries to give jobs to students who struggle to find somewhere that will hire them as their first job) these kids are putting themselves through college, or trade school, they have dreams of moving to their own apartments and being able to afford them, etc. These are the people who deserve tips without a doubt. So if you can afford it, just click that 15% button and know that its going to people who will genuinely use it!Honestly, I've seen some boba tea shops that had drinks double the price that just weren't nearly as good. The bambu staff is also fairly heavy handed with the toppings (trust me, that extra .50 cents for your fav add-in is so worth it)Also, one of my favorite things is their rewards program. You actually earn rewards and real discounts! This isn't starbucks folks. You don't have to buy 8000 frickin drinks just to earn a free add-in. You can earn free mochi cupcakes and a free large upgrade on your drink!Bambu is also involved in the community here in Tacoma and is available for catered events and holidays like the much anticipated lunar new year celebration and halloween when they encourage all ages to show up all dressed up and snap a pic with their drinksThe space itself is so well kept and clean. The kitchen area is honestly one of the cleanest I've seen and you better believe that staff is wiping down counters, floors, and doing dishes every chance they get!The ingredients are fresh and tested for freshness every morning before opening. I have never felt there was a risk of any old, moldy, or expired ingredients making their ways into my drinks or food.Overall, bambu is the kind of place that makes you feel like a kid again. There is no leaving the store without a smile on your face and I swear your eyes will light up like a cartoon character when you try the drinks*special note: Although bambu is a chain, the owner of this specific Tacoma store is a ridiculously nice, hardworking, dedicated lady who is often behind the counter or working in the back alongside her staff. I see her put in so much effort to create this happy place for people and Tacoma is so much better as a community with her as a part of it. If you see her, be sure to say hi :)Kid-friendliness: There are menu specific items that are there for kids, when it comes to community involvement bambu does costume contests for halloween, toy drives in the winter, and kids art contests in the summer!“
“The husband brought me here because I was sick and thought some pho would do the trick. And my goodness, he was right. This is the 4th pho place we'd gone to after our favorite place closed down. The brisket pho is SO GOOD❤️? The owner was wonderful in making sure to take excellent care of us during dining in. ? ? ? ? ?“
“Incredible quality broth and good ingredients. Good atmosphere; it's exactly what you expect from a little pho place that you know is gonna be amazing. My wife and I are quite critical of the quality of the base and we were very happy with this place.“
“Aye I've been checking out all the best Bahn Mi joints in the Tacoma area. Pho Tai lands somewhere in the middle. Bread is good but the veggies just are okay. On top of it, no radishes. Just onions. Spring rolls and prices are trill tho. Stay cool y'all. 5 stars.“
“If I could give this place more stars I would, my only complaint is that this isn’t closer to where we live! We were looking for a place to eat that was open late and thankfully we ended up here! The service was some of the best we’ve ever received. Such kind and genuine people, he gave us suggestions on what to do, where to go and just made us feel like family. After such great service I would have enjoyed my experience even if the food would have been average but to our surprise every single item we tried was like wow! We will most definitely come back here anytime we are traveling through.“
“This place is great and has wonderful food but VERY often when I pick up food from here, they will give me the wrong order and then when I go back to try and fix it, they asked me to one bring the food back to pay for the food again and three tell me that it’s my fault that I didn’t get the right food. I don’t work there and it is not my job to make sure that the right customer gets the right order that is quite literally what the job is of the restaurant with to go orders. Again great food nice people and a good clean atmosphere but you can’t tell your customer. It’s their fault when you hand them the wrong bag for to go food that’s not fair it’s not good service, and it’s just weird. They often won’t force you to pay when you come in but over the phone they will tell you that you need to pay for the order again to get the replacement. Also, they should not be taking food back that’s against health code.All of that being said, I do understand that there is a language and cultural barrier that causes some of these issues. However, if you decide to make a business and have those issues and repeatedly are accidentally giving out the wrong item, there needs to be a system in place to Avoid those issues and a protocol for when those issues do arise so that you can equally care for the customers as well as the business costsVegetarian options: Good veggie options but make sure they don’t accidentally give you meat“
“While passing through we found this place walking by. At first we were unsure as the place could use an update and we were the only ones there. However we were greeted warmly so we decided to stay. It took us a while to order and the food took some time, not bad though considering it was fresh. The portions were very generous. Both plates were excellent. Thai tea was delicious. The ladies were super nice. Would definitely recommend this place. If I ever drive through the area again I'm definitely coming again.“
“I come here frequently for my lunch and really enjoy the lemongrass tofu bánh mi and the Thai tea drink. Honestly, the drink is pretty big for the price - especially compared to some places.The workers are always so nice, especially the lady. Very friendly and polite and I love how fast the food gets prepared.“
“Great place to grab a bite that’s a great value. Prices are really good for the serving size. The spring rolls and chicken vermicelli salad are my absolute favorite! The dining area is small but comfortable but not suited for large parties. The food is always fresh and travels well. Our whole family can go there and everyone has something they love and meets their dietary needs.Vegetarian options: Tofu dishes or meatless optionsDietary restrictions: Gluten free and vegetarian options are available, they’re good about modifying if needed.Parking: In plaza with a grocery and auto supply store so it’s a communal parking lot with plenty of space.“
“I dined in alone on evening while my wife was out of town. Sang, my server and the bartender made wonderful recommendations and was very helpful. I can't believe it took me 3 years to try this place. Now that I have I will absolutely be back. Food 10/10. I ate the soup for 3 days straight it was so huge. Order the Hue Spicy Noodle Soup & the Saigon rolls! So freaking delicious. Awesome neighborhood spot in an unassuming shopping strip.“
“You’ll find that their pho is among the very best in the puget sound region.We also had the pot stickers which was perfectly prepared.Service is also top notch!Parking is limited so come early or come late to avoid the hassle.Those three dishes cost us $50. A bit spendy but so worth it!!“