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Kwanjai - Reviews

469 N 36th St, 98103 Seattle
All reviews at a glance
483

Reviews

73.9%

Satisfaction

95

negative

31

neutral

357

positive

What people say about Kwanjai

Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Isabel G.
Review date: 10/25/2025
10
Incredible Food, Disturbing Scene
My experience at this restaurant was defined by the food, which was absolutely delicious. I loved every bite, and it was so good that even witnessing a murder across the street and people taking photos of the body didn't deter me from finishing my plate. The service and atmosphere were also rated a perfect 5 out of 5, contributing to an overall excellent dining experience despite the shocking events outside.
  • food10
  • service10
  • atmosphere10
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Taylor F.
Review date: 09/28/2025
1
Unhinged staff, terrible experience
My partner and I visited for lunch on a Sunday at 3 pm. We were offered a choice between indoor and outdoor seating and opted for an outside table. However, a staff member, described as "unhinged, deranged, and less than desirable, " aggressively screamed at us to move tables. This extremely unpleasant encounter led us to leave immediately.
  • outside table6
  • lady from the restaurant1
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Chris D.
Review date: 09/16/2025
10
Delicious Food, Kind Staff, Great Portions!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! The portions were generous and the food was consistently delicious. The staff were incredibly kind, making every visit a pleasure. We come in every week, and it’s always a great experience.
  • portions9
  • food10
  • staff10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Kyle M.
Review date: 09/16/2025
10
Fantastic Dining Experience!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I found the atmosphere to be friendly, the food to be tasty, and the staff to be incredibly kind. It's a place I'd recommend for a great dining experience.
  • atmosphere10
  • food10
  • staff10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Solo Dinner
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Brian H.
Review date: 09/14/2025
9
Luscious Thai Comfort Food & Kind Service
My experience at this restaurant was a delightful surprise! The Pad See Ew with tofu was incredibly luscious and smoky, truly redefining comfort food. The garden delight with tofu was also exceptional, featuring crisp-tender tofu that was perfectly prepared. We enjoyed our meals on the groovy sidewalk seating, which was ideal for people-watching. The service was almost suspiciously kind, and the ambiance created a welcoming, living-room-like atmosphere. The real joy was blending into the neighborhood's unique vibe while savoring a sassy, honest Thai fix. It's a place where anything can be made vegetarian, making it highly recommended for vegetarians. Parking can be somewhat difficult to find, but the overall experience was fantastic.
  • Pad See Ew with tofu10
  • garden delight with tofu9
  • sidewalk seating8
  • Parking space4
Visit Type
  • Delivery
Service Type
  • Takeout
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Rheanna M.
Review date: 09/08/2025
1
Extremely Rude Service Experience
I had the rudest experience I’ve ever had, still in disbelief. I called to order takeout, and the lady took my order and abruptly hung up. I called back to ask for an estimated time, as she had not provided one. She was so incredibly rude, clearly annoyed I called back, and said 5 minutes. When I went to pick it up, she was still very annoyed and continued to scream at me. I had been here a couple of times before and never had any issues, but she just seemed like she was in a bad mood this night and took it out on me. I still have no idea what I did wrong. After reading other reviews, I realized many people have had similar experiences with the same lady; her behavior is very rude and unacceptable. I highly don’t recommend coming here.
  • service1
  • lady1
  • behavior1
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Sophie W.
Review date: 09/02/2025
10
Best Pad See Ew in Seattle!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! We tried the best pad see ewe in Seattle and loved it so much that we returned twice in one weekend. Our out-of-town guests were incredibly impressed and insisted we go back. The portions were generous, offering great value for the price. The food, atmosphere, and service all received a perfect score.
  • pad see ewe10
  • food10
  • atmosphere10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Vivian N.
Review date: 08/18/2025
5
Decent Food, Poor Service Experience
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. The food and prices were decent, but the service was definitely a letdown. Regarding the food, the pad see ew had a good texture but was a bit too sweet for my liking. The Mongolian beef was good, though nothing particularly special. I found the crab fried rice to be quite salty and wet, causing the rice to clump. My friends enjoyed the larb. The prices were also reasonable. However, the service was where things went downhill. The owner/hostess/waitress came across as intimidating. When I was ordering, she made me feel quite unintelligent. For instance, when I asked my friend which protein he wanted for the crab fried rice, she interjected, stating, "it’s crab, you can see in the menu. " This was less about what she said and more about how she said it – loudly and without making eye contact. Similarly, when we asked for recommendations for another dish, she was quite loud again, pointing out that we had ordered too much of the same protein and should try something else. While her suggestions were valid, her delivery felt very rude, and I just wanted to leave. Additionally, we had to ask multiple times for an itemized receipt for travel reimbursement, and even then, we only received a handwritten slip with prices and a total.
  • pad see ew6
  • Mongolian beef7
  • larb8
  • crab fried rice3
  • service2
  • owner/hostess/waitress2
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Taylon B.
Review date: 08/12/2025
9
Best Pad Thai, Authentic Experience
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I had the best Pad Thai I've ever tasted. The owner, a very eccentric and blunt lady, truly adds to the authentic experience. If you're in the area and craving good Thai food, I highly recommend it!
  • Pad Thai10
  • authentic experience9
  • good Thai9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
John P.
Review date: 08/06/2025
9
Awesome Food and Service!
My experience at this restaurant was awesome! It's a no frills establishment, but the food and service were excellent. I enjoyed the Yum salad with tofu, which was huge and delicious, with perfectly cooked tofu. The spring rolls were also fantastic, especially with the plum sauce.
  • food10
  • service10
  • Yum salad with tofu10

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