Banyan Tree

Great experience! We came at 4:30 pm on a Saturday for dinner and it wasn't busy. Large parking area shared between many Kent Station businesses but we didn't have trouble finding a spot. We made a reservation for our party of 6 and wouldn't have needed it as early as it was, pretty empty when we arrived. Their full menu is viewable on their website online. Service was on point, drinks never emptied, and everyone loved the food. We had a total of four appetizers, calamari, prawns in a blanket, and x2 of the chicken satay (only $6 each thanks to happy hour pricing). I had the Khao Soi with beef and it was fantastic, with plenty leftover, just as good later. We'd come for my mother-in-law's birthday and they brought her fried ice-cream, that was wonderful, on the house. Our total for x6 meals and x4 appetizers, plus 20% gratuity, automatically applied, was $176 & change. For under $30 a piece out the door, excellent value I'd say. This didn't include any alcoholic beverages as those were paid for separately by those who drank. Beautiful restaurant, music was not too loud to converse and service was friendly. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommended.

The food is consistently fresh and tasty. We like to bring guests to share appetizers and entrees. There are a lot of great options to choose from. We had the calamari and fried rolls, trout salad, red curry and garlic prawns. Everything was perfectly prepared. The staff is always friendly and efficient and the restaurant is clean and inviting

Once again, Banyan Tree does not disappoint. I travel to Seattle several times a year and this is the one restaurant that I MUST visit every time. The food is fresh, nicely seasoned with delicate flavors, and carefully prepared. The presentation is beautiful, as is the entire restaurant. The menu contains the standard fare that you would find at a Thai restaurant, but there are many other unusual dishes. Our group of four had fresh spring rolls, the crispy rice salad, Panang chicken curry, Pad Thai with shrimp, and at the owner’s suggestion, Trout Salad, and Crying Tiger (Marinated NY strip, sticky rice, and a light spicy lime sauce). The portions are generous. If you want the sticky rice and mango dessert (highly recommended), order it when you place your order as they run out. There are many fine Asian restaurants in Seattle but this one is outstanding. Don’t miss Banyan Tree.