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Marlai Thai Cuisine

Marlai Thai Cuisine

3719 Ne 45th St Seattle, WA 98105-3909, United States

Thai • Asian • Vegan • Seafood


"I 've been here twice with another person, once when it was crowded and another time when we were the only ones there. They have three specials this month (which were the same as last month 's... , and I tried all three. (Pictures are posted Service: I 've never seen the waiters talk that much. However, they 're always dressed nicely and professional in how they take orders and bring food out/away. They refill water regularly. Food speed: both times I 've gone, I thought the food took longer than it should have to come out. It seems that this is a popular place to order takeout, which would explain the delays. However, they may be understaffed in their kitchen. Who knows. Food price: I think even for Seattle and the quality of the food, this place is kind of expensive. Their main dishes are $12+ but the portions aren 't very big. They are filling though, especially if you get rice on the side (which is $2 for a bowl . Lunch/early dinner for 2 cost $40 for two main dishes, rice, and tea. They do have a slight lunch discount. However, their lunch times aren 't advertised and dinner starts as early as 3 PM. Food quality: the presentation and somewhat small sizes of dishes for the price really does make you think this is 'fine dining ' as they advertise. The tastiness of the food is probably the strongest point at this place. I don 't eat much Thai food, but I haven 't had anything I didn 't like here. It 's all tasty. Ambience: lighting is warm but not super bright and there are a lot of window seats. There is no outdoor seating. The interior decorations are tasteful and rather sparse, but they do have a small side room for parties, I 'm guessing, and a centerpiece Thai deity(? statue. It 's a cool place. Food rec: pad prik king is the best if you like Szechuan peppercorn (which is definitely present in the dish but not overpowering . The avocado curry and som thai gai-yang are also very good!"

1618 Asian Fusion

1618 Asian Fusion

1618 E Riverside Dr, 78741, Austin, US, United States

Thai • Casual • Catering • Vietnamese


"My family and I were very grateful for Jhong and his staff members Christian and Linda this weekend on our visit to 1618 Asian Fusion. Each member was very knowledge on every plate we asked about, and made great recommendations when we were not able to decide what to order The restaurant is located in a modernized quaint plaza with parking in the rear. We decided to start with the calamari, eggrolls, grilled octopus a crispy redfish. That redfish was the best fried fish I've had in my life. I have no clue how they got that crust on that fish! The crust had hints of pork on it, it was literally mind blowing. The calamari and 1618 eggrolls were fried to perfection crispy not drowning in grease. The char on the grilled octopus was perfect, and the flavor was to die for. The matcha salad was so refreshing and a great way to cleanse our pallets before our entrees were delivered. My wife ordered the fried rice, which was the best fried rice I've tasted in a while! I loved the kernels of corn in the rice. My son went with the pho with ribs after it was recommended by the staff. My son's mind was blown when he got a load of the beef ribs, and said he picked up hints of apple and cinnamon from the pho's broth. He absolutely loved it. I went with the garlic shrimp which knocked my socks off. The batter was out of this world! We ended our meals with the tallest slice of cheesecake I've ever had. Christian put on a show as he prepped the flaming brandy! The entire visit was quite an experience! This may have been our first visit, but it surely won't be our last! Thank you 1618 for the amazing lunch, we haven't stopped raving about you to all our friends and family."