Reckless Noodle House and Cocktails

The food is fantastic; the restaurant is listed as Vietnamese, but admittedly I haven’t come across many Vietnamese restaurants with these dishes. Every dish we had was flavourful, complex, and clearly created with skill. The Ma La Braised Beef Cheek Noodle was the standout; one of my favourite noodle dishes ever. The Five Spice Duck Confit was also incredible, and a nice more subtle contrast to the spiciness of the Beef Cheek. The blistered green beans were perfectly seasoned and the papaya salad was a nice fresh intro to the rest of the meal. All-in-all, I look forward to coming back to try some of the other dishes, though worry it will be impossible to come here and NOT get the Beef Cheek Noodle.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Cheek Noodles, Wok Blistered Green Beans

My new favorite local noodle spot. They have the best bang for your buck in terms of qualify food with generous portions but still affordable. They ran the best Seattle restaurant week deal so I’ve had a big portion of their menu and all the curries plus noodle dishes we had were so good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

We’ve been here 3 times now, and this time was for restaurant week. Most venues have a cheaper menu for that week, often with dishes on standby that lack the genuine experience of the venue. However, this place is stellar! Our dishes were hot, flavorful, excellent proportions, and quick! They never cut corners here. The drinks were also top notch! Don’t miss out when they do restaurant week!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great vegetarian and vegan options. Everything is delicious. Beware - the shrimp chips are like crack!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Incredible flavors and kind waitstaff!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I rarely write reviews but this whole experience was just not it. The service was chaotic at best and unfriendly at worst. The food was so unbalanced and salty it was hard to finish. Chicken wings were hard to eat and the sauce they were drenched in was off putting. Just overall such a below mediocre spot. Go to Ba Bar instead.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Everything was very good, but sooo expensive. Its hard to see average viet lunches and dinners prices well over $20. I prefer spots in ID for half the price, made by viet aunties! Also alcoholic drinks were STRONG.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Switch and bait pricing, otherwise good!

Adding $3 surcharge to go is insane

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

We're regulars at this consistently delicious Asian fusion house. No reservations for most parties, but you can join the waitlist remotely on your way. Don't miss the Reckless Fried Rice (esp. with pastrami!). Caramelized pork fresh rolls are also to die for. Also can't leave without trying their Dirty Sanchez cocktail (spicy, fruity, well balanced). Fun bar side of the restaurant in addition to an indoor space, but their outdoor patio is the best on warmer days.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

One of the worst dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. Between the hidden fees, bad drinks, filthy environment, and subpar food, this place is a complete joke. Save your money and go literally anywhere else.

First off, they tack on not just a service fee but also a “to-go fee”—which is flat-out absurd. You’re already paying for overpriced food, and then they nickel-and-dime you with extra charges that make no sense.

The cocktails were another disappointment: watery, weak, and poorly mixed. Honestly, I’ve had better drinks at a dive bar for half the price.

The bathroom situation was appalling—dirty, grimy, and clearly neglected. To make matters worse, I actually saw a roach. That alone should’ve been enough reason to walk out.

As for the food? Mediocre at best. The noodles had grit and dirt in them, and the greens tasted unwashed. For a place that bills itself as a “noodle house,” it couldn’t even deliver a clean, decent bowl.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Food ✅ Service ✅ Atmosphere ✅
Loved this place. The beef cheek curry vermicelli bowl and lychee low ball were awesome.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Definitely try the Reckless Fried Rice! Could not stop eating it!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Reckless Fried Rice, Crispy Duck Rolls

Would be 5 stars but they added a phantom service charge. Happy to change this review if that changes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Phenomenal food. Everything we ordered was sooo tasty and delicious. The fishbowl drink was crazy delicious. A bit of a wait but so worth it. A must try place. Will return to this place again next time I visit Seattle.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5