I hate to sound like a downer, but I miss the old Chantanee. the new location took ages to reopen and is swanky to be sure, but atmosphere was never the reason I braved the bridge time and again for... More

I hate to sound like a downer, but I miss the old Chantanee. the new location took ages to reopen and is swanky to be sure, but atmosphere was never the reason I braved the bridge time and again for Chantanee. The killer phad see ew was worth the drive every time, as were the fresh spring rolls with a succulently sweet plum sauce and any curry on the menu. Well.... the prices are up, Chantanee's characteristically swift service is out, and no more plum sauce with those spring rolls. I have to say I am sorely disapointed. No one took my order for a full 15 minutes, and the thai iced tea I ordered turned out to be a wopping $4, by far the most expensive I have had in Seattle. Parking is not validated until 5pm, and it is a nightmare to find a spot in downtown Bellevue. Having said all that, I will keep coming back in the hopes that these issues will eventually be straightened out. When they got it right, theirs was the best Thai cuisine I have found outside of Thailand, and I am hopeful they will get back into the groove soon. Pros: delicious Cons: slow
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The dishes were refined with clean flavors and nice nuances like a tiny bit of fresh coconut in the spring rolls. The mocktail was made custom for me based on 3 adjectives. It was fabulous. I've had... More

The dishes were refined with clean flavors and nice nuances like a tiny bit of fresh coconut in the spring rolls. The mocktail was made custom for me based on 3 adjectives. It was fabulous. I've had lots of thai food all over the world and this is definitely top 5. However, you must go to their website to find out exactly how to park and get into the restaurant. It is not intuitive and if you're hungry and grumpy, it could be disastrous (more reason to have those adjective ready so you can get your cocktail on right away). Pros: refined thai dishes, ambience, coctails Cons: difficult to find
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I'm not a huge fan of Bellevue, but I really loved Chantanne and Naga's happy hour, cool spot, good looking crowd, tasty specialty cocktails Pros: Cocktails, happy hour Cons: Bellevue

I'm not a huge fan of Bellevue, but I really loved Chantanne and Naga's happy hour, cool spot, good looking crowd, tasty specialty cocktails Pros: Cocktails, happy hour Cons: Bellevue
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The service here was fantastic. I had trouble finding the parking lot and the hostess actually came out to help me! The menu here is pretty comprehensive -- it's hard to pick just a dish or two. ... More

The service here was fantastic. I had trouble finding the parking lot and the hostess actually came out to help me! The menu here is pretty comprehensive -- it's hard to pick just a dish or two. Definitely a restaurant worth going to a couple of times.
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The food is hands down the best Thai I've had. My favorite is the Crispy Garlic Chicken. Their new bar Naga is very nice too. They are striving to be the premier destination bar on the Eastside... More

The food is hands down the best Thai I've had. My favorite is the Crispy Garlic Chicken. Their new bar Naga is very nice too. They are striving to be the premier destination bar on the Eastside and from what I've experienced and seen, they'll achieving their goal.
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THe first being King and I only because it takes the MS prime card. Swimming Rama is yummy but I also really like their curries and Heavenly Beef!!

THe first being King and I only because it takes the MS prime card. Swimming Rama is yummy but I also really like their curries and Heavenly Beef!!
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Absoutely love this Thai restaurant. Very authentic and good food. Only thing I'd say is that this place doesn't take Passport/Microsoft Prime card. If they did, I would go here everytime I want... More

Absoutely love this Thai restaurant. Very authentic and good food. Only thing I'd say is that this place doesn't take Passport/Microsoft Prime card. If they did, I would go here everytime I want thai.
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