Green Tree Restaurant is a quiet staple in Seattle’s Vietnamese dining scene, leaning into homestyle dishes that feel both familiar and comforting. The menu is deep, but where Green Tree shines is in its simplicity—flavors that stick close to tradition without too much flair.
Start with appetizers: the Fresh Vegetable Spring Rolls ($5.95) are clean and herb-forward, and the Fried Egg Rolls ($5.95) bring the classic crisp shell with pork and veggie filling. The Stuffed Chicken Wings ($6.95) stand out—juicy, golden, and filled with seasoned ground meat.
The salads are refreshing and generous. The Green Papaya Salad with Shrimp ($9.95) balances sweet, sour, and savory with that addictive crunch. For something earthier, the Lotus Root Salad ($9.95) with pork and shrimp hits all the right textures.
What makes Green Tree memorable is its no-frills approach. The kitchen focuses on consistency—every plate arrives tasting the same whether it’s your first visit or your fifteenth. Service is straightforward, the vibe is casual, and the pricing is easy on the wallet.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Green Tree Restaurant isn’t about reinventing Vietnamese food—it’s about giving you the comfort of knowing exactly what you’ll get: fresh rolls, crisp egg rolls, papaya salad, and bowls of noodle soup that taste like home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley
Went here today with my husband for pho. Pho was good but the service was not. The lady working did not greet us upon entering, just pointed to a table. When she brought waters, still never said a word and still not a word when we ordered. It was awkward and strange, she did the same to other people who came in while we were eating. Would not come back just based on being uncomfortable with the staff.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Jun-Li Zhong
I came in for lunch and ordered a rice plate with pork chops and a friend egg over it. I was the only customer on a Tuesday until a two more patrons trickled in. The pork chop was too charred almost to the point where I had to eat around it (1/5) but otherwise still edible. I could have asked but the server never came by to check on me after delivering the food in the 20-30 minutes. Not once.
She only came by twice: once to hand me a menu without a greeting, a water, and twice: hand me my food. She ignored me the rest of the time and didn't even check to see whether my food was okay or to refill my water. I had to go up to pay her. She looked at me and took my tip - which I have to admit I even regret tipping for doing the absolute bare minimum. She never checked on my table once or asked how my food was. This was the absolute worst non-existent table service I've ever received.
I have been here maybe a handful of times with company and the service hasn't been this awful. The lady was just nonchalant and could care less whether I ordered from the restaurant.
Will I come again or recommend this place? Nope. Just like how that server treated me: non-existent to borderline disrespect
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Bill Huang
Great value for what you are paying. The service is a bit slow even during non-rush hour in the afternoon.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Glen Hance
The owner is amazing. The food is great. Just order the red wine damn it,it's worth it 😅
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zbigniew Cukras
We were waiting very long for the food. The dishes were below average. Prices weren't occasional. On the way to restaurant there were a lot of dogs fices- the smell was felt also in the restaurant. I think there are a lot of better restaurants for this money.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
jaycoin808
I can’t believe I’ve lived in Greenwood for 3 months and only now gave this spot a shot. Hands down some of the best, most authentic food I’ve had in Seattle—feels like the chef came straight out of China or Vietnam, it’s that legit.
The egg flower soup? Perfect. The salt pepper fish fried rice? Honestly blew me away. Every bite tastes fresh, flavorful, and made with love. And let’s be real—for this part of Seattle, the prices are unbeatable. You can get a full meal here for under $15, which is basically unheard of in the city.
Do yourself a favor and stop sleeping on this place. I know I did, and I’m mad at myself for waiting so long. Definitely my new neighborhood go-to.
(And yeah, I’ll be back with more pics next time—because this food deserves the spotlight.)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jasper Cantrell
I want to order everything on the menu, everything I have is so good it always leaves me thinking about the next time I'll come back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ziwei
My go-to Vietnamese restaurant in this area. The fresh lotus salad is very unique, crispy and refreshing, perfect summer vibe. Bún Bò Huế (Spicy Beef Noodle Soup) comes with a rich, fresh broth and tasty meat. Ordered bahn mi several times and they are in large portions with great flavors. Very reasonable price, quick service. The only thing is it’s a little bit of Americanized Vietnamese style, more sweet flavor.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Salad, Bun Bo Hue
Vivian N
The food was so delicious and service was prompt! Good prices too! Would recommend the banh xeo and rice dish.
I got the vegetarian noodle soup. Since vegetarian was in the name, I did not ask about it. There was something that tasted and had the texture of meat in it. Now the soup was absolutely delicious, I just ate around the “meat,” but I know that won’t work for everyone. With so many more meat like meat substitutes it’s hard to know if this dish was vegetarian or not. If I go back I will clarify when I order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Alex Nguyen
Wow I found a steal! $7.50 for a banh xeo?! Crazy! It was delicious, while it wasn’t the best banh xeo I’ve had, I’d get it again and again for the price. I highly recommend and they have a huge menu with great prices! I’d come back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Kira Benson
Tasty food at a really reasonable price! The bahn mi was very flavorful
Thuong Nguyen
Food is always good. Service is fast and it is at a reasonable price. Highly recommend!
Green Tree Restaurant is a quiet staple in Seattle’s Vietnamese dining scene, leaning into homestyle dishes that feel both familiar and comforting. The menu is deep, but where Green Tree shines is in its simplicity—flavors that stick close to tradition without too much flair.
Start with appetizers: the Fresh Vegetable Spring Rolls ($5.95) are clean and herb-forward, and the Fried Egg Rolls ($5.95) bring the classic crisp shell with pork and veggie filling. The Stuffed Chicken Wings ($6.95) stand out—juicy, golden, and filled with seasoned ground meat.
The salads are refreshing and generous. The Green Papaya Salad with Shrimp ($9.95) balances sweet, sour, and savory with that addictive crunch. For something earthier, the Lotus Root Salad ($9.95) with pork and shrimp hits all the right textures.
What makes Green Tree memorable is its no-frills approach. The kitchen focuses on consistency—every plate arrives tasting the same whether it’s your first visit or your fifteenth. Service is straightforward, the vibe is casual, and the pricing is easy on the wallet.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Green Tree Restaurant isn’t about reinventing Vietnamese food—it’s about giving you the comfort of knowing exactly what you’ll get: fresh rolls, crisp egg rolls, papaya salad, and bowls of noodle soup that taste like home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went here today with my husband for pho. Pho was good but the service was not. The lady working did not greet us upon entering, just pointed to a table. When she brought waters, still never said a word and still not a word when we ordered. It was awkward and strange, she did the same to other people who came in while we were eating. Would not come back just based on being uncomfortable with the staff.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
I came in for lunch and ordered a rice plate with pork chops and a friend egg over it. I was the only customer on a Tuesday until a two more patrons trickled in. The pork chop was too charred almost to the point where I had to eat around it (1/5) but otherwise still edible. I could have asked but the server never came by to check on me after delivering the food in the 20-30 minutes. Not once.
She only came by twice: once to hand me a menu without a greeting, a water, and twice: hand me my food. She ignored me the rest of the time and didn't even check to see whether my food was okay or to refill my water. I had to go up to pay her. She looked at me and took my tip - which I have to admit I even regret tipping for doing the absolute bare minimum. She never checked on my table once or asked how my food was. This was the absolute worst non-existent table service I've ever received.
I have been here maybe a handful of times with company and the service hasn't been this awful. The lady was just nonchalant and could care less whether I ordered from the restaurant.
Will I come again or recommend this place? Nope. Just like how that server treated me: non-existent to borderline disrespect
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Great value for what you are paying. The service is a bit slow even during non-rush hour in the afternoon.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
The owner is amazing. The food is great. Just order the red wine damn it,it's worth it 😅
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were waiting very long for the food. The dishes were below average. Prices weren't occasional. On the way to restaurant there were a lot of dogs fices- the smell was felt also in the restaurant. I think there are a lot of better restaurants for this money.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
I can’t believe I’ve lived in Greenwood for 3 months and only now gave this spot a shot. Hands down some of the best, most authentic food I’ve had in Seattle—feels like the chef came straight out of China or Vietnam, it’s that legit.
The egg flower soup? Perfect. The salt pepper fish fried rice? Honestly blew me away. Every bite tastes fresh, flavorful, and made with love. And let’s be real—for this part of Seattle, the prices are unbeatable. You can get a full meal here for under $15, which is basically unheard of in the city.
Do yourself a favor and stop sleeping on this place. I know I did, and I’m mad at myself for waiting so long. Definitely my new neighborhood go-to.
(And yeah, I’ll be back with more pics next time—because this food deserves the spotlight.)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I want to order everything on the menu, everything I have is so good it always leaves me thinking about the next time I'll come back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My go-to Vietnamese restaurant in this area. The fresh lotus salad is very unique, crispy and refreshing, perfect summer vibe. Bún Bò Huế (Spicy Beef Noodle Soup) comes with a rich, fresh broth and tasty meat. Ordered bahn mi several times and they are in large portions with great flavors. Very reasonable price, quick service. The only thing is it’s a little bit of Americanized Vietnamese style, more sweet flavor.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Salad, Bun Bo Hue
The food was so delicious and service was prompt! Good prices too! Would recommend the banh xeo and rice dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got the vegetarian noodle soup. Since vegetarian was in the name, I did not ask about it. There was something that tasted and had the texture of meat in it. Now the soup was absolutely delicious, I just ate around the “meat,” but I know that won’t work for everyone. With so many more meat like meat substitutes it’s hard to know if this dish was vegetarian or not.
If I go back I will clarify when I order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Wow I found a steal! $7.50 for a banh xeo?! Crazy! It was delicious, while it wasn’t the best banh xeo I’ve had, I’d get it again and again for the price. I highly recommend and they have a huge menu with great prices! I’d come back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Tasty food at a really reasonable price! The bahn mi was very flavorful
Food is always good. Service is fast and it is at a reasonable price. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
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