Vietnamese and Thai food
Service: Easy to order online through DoorDash. Was able to pick up order within 30 min of ordering. Little reaction with the staff when picking up the order
Food: ordered pad see ew and was very disappointed as I was craving for pad see ew and decided to try somewhere new. Unfortunately it was bland Some of the noodles were dry. The worst pad see ew I’ve eaten sad to say (Price $14) Spring rolls were good Price $7. Taro bubble tea with tapioca was my favorite price $6.
It started off good. Thai iced tea was tasty. Good atmosphere. Nice people…Then the food came. It had almost no flavor at all. They asked how spicy and I said 3, my daughter said 4. The spice level was at a negative. Her swimming angel dish was inedible. My cashew chicken was extremely bland. I’m very disappointed. But the guy was nice.
We have never been to this place before, but will definitely be coming back. Food was delicious and cooked very well. The atmosphere was pleasant and inviting. The service provided was excellent. Overall, wonderful experience for my entire family and friends.
Came here on a Sunday around 3 pm and there was no one else in the restaurant. I came for a party of four and my members were like 20 minutes late due to traffic but they were nice and waited and it started to fill up as we got closer to 4. It was spacious. A server was eating lunch and the main guy took a minute to come out and we ended up just sitting wherever we wanted.
I did look at the website menu online on their website and there's a couple variations. There was also a conflict in pricing for the bubble tea on their main menu ($6) and on the small drink menu on the table ($5), I didn't verify which was right because I ended up getting Thai tea which came in a classic bubble tea type cup and sealed lid.
We got crab ragoons, which were not on the actual menu but written on a chalk board that I saw when I first got in for 12$. Came in a small bowl with a decent portion. They were okay. Mostly wonton wrapper, not a lot of filling at all. I wouldn't get these here again.
Fresh spring rolls were good, nothing out of the ordinary and came with a pretty big serving of peanut sauce in comparison to the rolls.
For main entrees: phad Thai with 2 stars. Would not get again there, lacked a lot of flavor. Was more or less eating plain noodles it tasted like. It did come with a peanut like sauce on the side which would have just made it tasted like peanut noodles more than phad Thai. It looked like honey mustard at first. Red curry with 4 stars, not spicy at all though. A ton of vegetables, cabbage, broccoli, carrots, celery, and onions. Taste was subtle and could have definitely used a bigger heaping of red curry paste. My husband got meatball pho and he stated that it didn't really taste like much at all either. They never gave him the plate of herbs which most places do (menu does state that they do give it on the side) and he never said anything either though.
The portions were decent sized and good for the money besides the ragoons. I just wouldn't go again because of taste. I had a bit of hope because of reviews but if you're looking for really good, strong thai flavors, I would not recommend it here.
Service was good though and attentive while it was slower but when it did get busier, you did notice you had a wait a little more. Since it was mostly just two people.
Gluten- free friendly!! Jenni was amazing. We are traveling for work and I have celiac, after 2 hrs and 4 other restaurants not understanding the allergies and how it would affect my health we had to move on. We stumbled across here as a last chance. In tears and full hopelessness we attempted one more place in hopes to have a sit down meal in a strange town as it was getting late and places were closing. We were greeted and when I asked about gf food she names a list and I said yes to her suggestions… couldn’t be more fantastic!! The sauce, flavors, speed, presentation and kind service is above superb. I would give 10/10 and come again hands down. LARGE portions and gut busting amounts of warm goodness!!
Only thing better than the food is the service. Felt like family, laughing and smiles. What an amazing couple.
Worth every moment.
Personal thank you for saving or trip I was ready to give up on date night before his big work event this weekend. Thank you for you amazing meal and kindness
Before I even discuss the food I have to say I haven't had such a fun interaction with a server ... maybe ever before. He was professional and attentive and all that good stuff, plus had an incredible ability to create rapport. Unforgettable -- and I'll be back just for the people. Had the vermicelli salad which was delicious healthy and beautiful; the pho was a few notches above the standard pho. The fried egg rolls were piping hot. Ask for their homemade chili sauce!!! Overall, there's an intelligence to this place -- the menu is balanced, the interior is inspired, the food is gorgeous. They should be proud of what they've created and I will be back to try more!
Great food and friendly staff.
We have never been to this place before, but will definitely be coming back. Food was delicious and cooked very well. The atmosphere was pleasant and inviting. The service provided was excellent. Overall, wonderful experience for my entire family and friends.
We try something different each time. So far it's all good. Military discount, too.
Sizzling eggplant is my favorite! All their dishes are delicious though!
Some of the best pho I have tasted in this area. It came incredibly quick and the service was welcoming. Pho was incredibly hot too.
Wonderful food! Love the sampler appetizer plate!
Lele's is one of our go-to restaurants! Always great service, atmosphere, and food! The honey walnut prawns, combination dish, and Saigon crepe are always delicious.
Service: Easy to order online through DoorDash. Was able to pick up order within 30 min of ordering. Little reaction with the staff when picking up the order
Food: ordered pad see ew and was very disappointed as I was craving for pad see ew and decided to try somewhere new. Unfortunately it was bland Some of the noodles were dry. The worst pad see ew I’ve eaten sad to say (Price $14) Spring rolls were good Price $7. Taro bubble tea with tapioca was my favorite price $6.
I ordered the pho combination. The broth wasn't bad, considering how flavorless and monotonous it was. Unexpectedly, the meat and noodles weren't it. But the freshly made spring rolls were excellent. Great atmosphere. Great service
Place not as good as when it was Wendy's
Nice little restaurant
I have yet to come and find something I did not enjoy. Great food.
Excellent food and great coffee
Some of the best pho in town. We love the fried egg plant and everything else on the menu. Service is good. Pricing is as expected. I really enjoy coming here!
Food was amazing, and service was very attentive. The bubble tea and music really sealed the deal :)
Ordered gluten free chicken pad Thai for my son and I. Order had very little chicken and also had tofu throughout, wasn't expecting tofu. My son didn't like his and didn't finish it. He's a 15 yo boy, if he doesn't finish a meal something isn't right. Won't be returning.
They were very accommodating of my food allergies and very understanding!
The food was extremely good as well. I'm very happy with it and they fed me well. 😄
If you're curious, I got the Tom Yum Soup and the Fresh Spring Rolls.
It started off good. Thai iced tea was tasty. Good atmosphere. Nice people…Then the food came. It had almost no flavor at all. They asked how spicy and I said 3, my daughter said 4. The spice level was at a negative. Her swimming angel dish was inedible. My cashew chicken was extremely bland. I’m very disappointed. But the guy was nice.
Great food! I will definitely be back!!
Gotta make sure to finally give a rating to ol reliable! Good food, great prices, and very attentive service! I've been going here for 7+ years and I wouldn't trade this place for anyone.
Very nice restaurant and food was tasty and hot
Went here just for the pho, based on another reviewers experience. It was ok, broth taste watered down, little meat, not worth coming again for the pho. I never tried the thai food so maybe that's better. I was just passing through but I already have my go to pho spots back home.
We visited this restaurant a few weeks ago. It was amazing. It's a hidden gem for sure. Great service, and great prices. Food came quickly even as a party of 7 nice portion sizes as well.
Great place to get good food for lunch and dinner.
Really good Thai food! I got the Pork Pad Thai and it was one of the best I’ve had in a while. We walked right in with no wait. Food was delicious and hot. I’ve had better tapioca in bubble tea, but overall an excellent visit!
Pleasently quiet, great food, nice service
I have been trying different things here and have loved everything so far. Current fave is the sizzling eggplant. It's good, not too spendy and the people are great. You won't be let down, try them!
I took food out, not sure about atmosphere, but that looked pretty good.
I was really surprised at how good the food was, being so close to a mall.
I drive 15 minutes to get this food.
Try it!
First time there and we will be back
Great place. Prices are reasonable.
Everything is good.
Just a solid place for lunch.
Came here on a Sunday around 3 pm and there was no one else in the restaurant. I came for a party of four and my members were like 20 minutes late due to traffic but they were nice and waited and it started to fill up as we got closer to 4. It was spacious. A server was eating lunch and the main guy took a minute to come out and we ended up just sitting wherever we wanted.
I did look at the website menu online on their website and there's a couple variations. There was also a conflict in pricing for the bubble tea on their main menu ($6) and on the small drink menu on the table ($5), I didn't verify which was right because I ended up getting Thai tea which came in a classic bubble tea type cup and sealed lid.
We got crab ragoons, which were not on the actual menu but written on a chalk board that I saw when I first got in for 12$. Came in a small bowl with a decent portion. They were okay. Mostly wonton wrapper, not a lot of filling at all. I wouldn't get these here again.
Fresh spring rolls were good, nothing out of the ordinary and came with a pretty big serving of peanut sauce in comparison to the rolls.
For main entrees: phad Thai with 2 stars. Would not get again there, lacked a lot of flavor. Was more or less eating plain noodles it tasted like. It did come with a peanut like sauce on the side which would have just made it tasted like peanut noodles more than phad Thai. It looked like honey mustard at first. Red curry with 4 stars, not spicy at all though. A ton of vegetables, cabbage, broccoli, carrots, celery, and onions. Taste was subtle and could have definitely used a bigger heaping of red curry paste. My husband got meatball pho and he stated that it didn't really taste like much at all either. They never gave him the plate of herbs which most places do (menu does state that they do give it on the side) and he never said anything either though.
The portions were decent sized and good for the money besides the ragoons. I just wouldn't go again because of taste. I had a bit of hope because of reviews but if you're looking for really good, strong thai flavors, I would not recommend it here.
Service was good though and attentive while it was slower but when it did get busier, you did notice you had a wait a little more. Since it was mostly just two people.
Super cute place, great decor, fabulous food! Very quick service.
Ordered the Thai Curry, 2 stars spicy. Not too spicy. Good balance and fresh veggies! Delicious!!
I have only tried the Thai iced tea but it was so good that I will be back often to get more. I highly recommend it.🙂
We love this place. Service is fast and the people are very nice. Their Pad Thai is really good.
Food is good for a Thai place, avoid the crab Rangoon as it came out overcooked and the beef dishes are a bit gamey...stick with the chicken or pork
Perfect for lunch, snack or dinner! Kid, vegetarian, gluten-free friendly! I ordered the sizzling eggplant with chicken and a side of vegetarian egg rolls. The food was delicious, hot and very appetizing! We will be coming back again for a family celebration at the end of July. See you guys soon again!!
One of the greatest restaurants in Tacoma!!!!!
The cooking techniques were there but the red curry could use way more carrots and cucumbers rather than the abundance of celery and cabbage it had. The spice was perfect
but the flavor was gone somehow. The pad thai noodles were bland flavor wise but cooked perfectly; it also needed WAY more veggies. Egg rolls were perfect and customer service. Thank you Lele! Get the Thai iced tea!
Tremendous green curry tofu.
Has been my favorite Thai place to eat since discovering about 5 years ago. I went for the prices, stayed for the quality food and prices. During covid, I couldn't catch these guys open at the same time as my travels so tried a couple other Thai restaurants. I was met with outrageous prices, terrible food or both. Finally got to go back here again and they're still just as good as ever. I think this is my first review ever, but felt necessary after my experience at other places. Highly recommend trying them if you're looking for great food that won't break the bank.
Delicios food and very nice local.
Had a nice lunch with a friend! Fast and friendly service and delicious food. Will be back!
My ex-husband was from Vietnam, so I know good Vietnamese food. This restaurant is, in my opinion, the best in Tacoma.
Great service 👏 great restaurant.
Great place for lunch. We tried the pho which was delicious and generous serving. Not too busy for lunch on a Monday.
Service was good. Waiter was super kind & accommodating.
Atmosphere left much to be desired, but it wasn't the worst I've experienced either.
Unfortunately, the food was pretty underwhelming. Both the appetizer & the entree I ordered were noticeably bland. They lacked any real enjoyable flavor.
At the same time, it's always possible that I ordered the wrong items or the wrong combination. It just kinda sucks when you're not at all interested in eating the leftovers.... or trying to figure if there's a way you can salvage them.
I'd totally give the place another chance, but can't deny I was pretty disappointed with my first visit. Still trying to find some quality Chinese/ Japanese/ Thai places in Tacoma.
Just had dinner here tonight. It’s one of the Best Restaurants in Tacoma. Definitely worth the drive. Authentic, Healthy, and Delicious.😋😋😋. We had the appetizer platter, Large Chicken Pho, and Vietnamese Entre’ plate. 6 Stars
Gluten- free friendly!! Jenni was amazing. We are traveling for work and I have celiac, after 2 hrs and 4 other restaurants not understanding the allergies and how it would affect my health we had to move on. We stumbled across here as a last chance. In tears and full hopelessness we attempted one more place in hopes to have a sit down meal in a strange town as it was getting late and places were closing. We were greeted and when I asked about gf food she names a list and I said yes to her suggestions… couldn’t be more fantastic!! The sauce, flavors, speed, presentation and kind service is above superb. I would give 10/10 and come again hands down. LARGE portions and gut busting amounts of warm goodness!!
Only thing better than the food is the service. Felt like family, laughing and smiles. What an amazing couple.
Worth every moment.
Personal thank you for saving or trip I was ready to give up on date night before his big work event this weekend. Thank you for you amazing meal and kindness
The place is super cute inside. The first time I went there I was so surprised with how good was the food. They fried tofu is the best one I’ve ever had. Lots of vegetarian options. I love their fresh spring rolls, they have a nice Bar insige, super fun place and great atmosphere.
Wonderful experience! We ordered several selections from the appetizers menu. Everything was fresh and delicious: we had the Saigon Crepe (Wow! 5 stars), Wings, and sample appetizer plate. The service was very good - our server was new and still learning, but graciously sought to find answers to all of our questions.
I would highly recommend this great little restaurant! Enjoy ☺️
A friend and I went here on a weekday night hoping for a little indulgence and we weren't disappointed. The food was so delicious! We sat ourselves around 7pm. Both of us got special drinks, I had the taro bubble tea at the suggestion of our server. It was amazing! My friend and I wanted different apps, but I had the fresh spring rolls. The peanut sauce was delicious! Once we were able to order our entrees it was about 730. I would have given a full five stars BUT! The service wasn't great. Our server was wonderful, but seemed in a hurry. The place was empty, and it made me feel like we weren't exactly welcome. The music stopped right after we had been served our food. I knew they were closing at 8, but rushing us out was not cool. We would have been happy to take our food to-go, and that could have been addressed when we ordered our entrees. Instead, it was awkward.
This was a delivery. The base sauce was delicious. The amount of chicken was less than I have ever seen in a "meal". Both items we ordered were the same.
Delicious
Good food reasonable prices and it fills you up.
Wow!! So impressed! It's a calming environment and I cannot express the deliciousness of their food and the prices are excellent as are the portions,I always thought I hated eggplant but theirs is perfect! Highly recommend it!
Great food and friendly service. Clean and cute interior
This is my go to Thai place in tacoma. Always good every time I go. Always my first choice when the boyfriend asks where I want to eat!
Atmosphere is comforting. Workers are very friendly. Food was delicious and came out quickly. 10/10 recommend.
Amazing food!
Excellent service, superb food. I know the place was understaffed, and they were obviously busy, but we never waited and we were engaged with by staff consistently throughout our visit.
This was our first time eating here. We'd gotten bobas after eating at Peanut Sauce but since peanut sauce was closed when we dropped in, we came here instead. The pho reminded me of how pho used to taste before it got a little dumbed down for American tastes - super funky and redolent of anise. I loved it. And my teenager got the teriyaki beef with house made sauce which was a little different because the sauce was less like syrup like it is in most places and more like a marinade. Delicious.
Great quality of food and great service.
Fantastic, and magical place
Obsessed with thier Tom Yum Kha, all others pale on comparison.
Good thai food
There food is great.
THE VERY BEST PAPAYA SALAD HANDS DOWN. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL OTHER PLACES , NOBODY CAN EVEN COME CLOSE. LELE EAST WEST IZZZ THE BESTEST!!!SO FRESH AND YUMMY!!with lots of prawns too.
Before I even discuss the food I have to say I haven't had such a fun interaction with a server ... maybe ever before. He was professional and attentive and all that good stuff, plus had an incredible ability to create rapport. Unforgettable -- and I'll be back just for the people. Had the vermicelli salad which was delicious healthy and beautiful; the pho was a few notches above the standard pho. The fried egg rolls were piping hot. Ask for their homemade chili sauce!!! Overall, there's an intelligence to this place -- the menu is balanced, the interior is inspired, the food is gorgeous. They should be proud of what they've created and I will be back to try more!
This place was great!
OMG!! The food here is delicious and so many to choose from. They are friendly and give good service. I recommend this place to everyone!
Great food and atmosphere!
I am so thrilled that we came by this place tonight. The food was absolutely scrumptious and our server was very attentive. I could see him at all times and he was sure to check on us every few minutes. The aesthetic was a unique vibe. Very clean and beautifully designed. They also have huge thriving plants and as a plant person that was really exciting for me! My honey and I took a paper menu home with plans to be regulars here. Thank you Lele! We look forward to coming again!
so good! the combo rice dish was bomb. and really good bubble tea!
Good stuff, highly recommended!!
Great food! Great service!
Great food and service!
Nice small place for Thai food, taste of food ok, service is nice, clean and less crowded, no option for dessert.
My boyfriend raves about how much he loved this place when he used to live in the area so we drove the hour out to go get pho. Our server wasn’t wearing a mask which was the first thing I noticed. She was nice but we didn’t see much of her. The specialty spicy pho wasn’t spicy at all, and I ordered the 5 star. It was just super oily and messy. We also were given normal spoons instead of pho spoons which made it hard to eat. I ended up not liking my pho since it didn’t come with rice noodles and wasn’t what i was expecting. I never return items, but I just couldn’t eat it. She didn’t return until 30 minutes later when my boyfriend was pretty much almost done. I told her that I was sorry but I just didn’t enjoy it. She asked if i’d like to take the rest home and I politely declined. She ended up bringing a new pho for to go, which was very kind but we will be out for hours and it would have gone bad so i told her I appreciated her kindness but I’d rather not waste. They still charged us for the pho that I had 3 bites of. It was a disappointing experience to pay $16 for a meal I didn’t eat.
Delicious food 😋 they are open for dining in yahoo
Nice little vietnamese and thai spot. The Com rice plates did not disappoint.
Delicious food and nice staff. The restaurant was nice and clean inside and the food fantastic. Definitely will be making this a regular lunch place for me.
Great food. One of my top pics for thai.
There Spring rolls with peanut sauce is amazing, I Love they have a tofu option. Always friendly! I always look forward to eating here or getting take out.
Best honey almond shrimp. And egg rolls!
Horrible service worse selection of pho ice cold inside the restaurant no heat waited 15 min and asked to order twice before walking out of this place never again will I go here or suggest it ever if I could give a -5 star I would
Exceptionally good food with exceptionally nice service....
Probably some of the best tofu I have ever had. Ordered the tofu pad thai and vegetarian egg rolls, both super satisfying!!
Best pad Thai I have eaten.
Delicious Thai food and I'm super picky.
I eat a lot of takeout, so I feel like I have a good sample for comparison, and the portion size here was pretty disappointing. I ordered bulgogi and the box was 50% rice. That wouldn't have been so bad if the other 50% was bulgogi, but it was just 25% bulgogi covering a massive pile of steamed vegetables which aren't even on the menu for this dish. Also, the bulgogi was sliced so thin that it was dry and chewy. Won't order again. The fresh rolls were great though.
Absolutely hitting-the-spot delicious! It is such a treat when I’m in the area, they have the best vermicelli bowls in Tacoma. I so appreciate the variety of vegetables, with amazing portions. This restaurant uses more herbs in their dishes than any other place. A good variety of herbs really makes your experience authentic, as I’m the type of person who deeply inhales their dish before devouring it. For that chefs, I want to thank you. I so appreciate the thought put into every dish.
The food and atmosphere is fantastic. Great service too
AMAZING food and service!
Would definitely visit again if ever in the area. Food was quite tasty and fresh. Service was good.
The spice level feel a little lower than other places. We had the beef bulgogi and the sizzling eggplant along with the fried wontons. The bulgogi was really good. The eggplant had a tempura type coating on it that has a slightly interesting texture that I’ve never encountered in this dish before. Flavors were amazing.
I wish I ordered one dish to test this restaurants seasoning first. The food tastes like something a person who cannot cook just threw veggies and noodles in a frying pan, with some msg.. wasted $, I do not recommend this place.
Best Thai I've found in Tacoma so far
Nice find on our travels. Great flavors and best Tom Yum soup, uses coconut milk. We will be back
A great variety to pick from and the food was AMAZING. Also the decor inside is wonderful.
The restuarant was beautiful and so was the food. My meal was full of fresh vegetables and flavorful lemongrass chicken (the meal was Chicken vermicelli noodle bowl). I was in basil and cilantro heaven with this dish. Definitely worth the visit and will happily come back when in Tacoma.
Food was good.
didn’t realize how early it was and came in 10 minutes before they opened 😖 still polite and took my order and let me wait until they opened! love their food!! the staff here is so friendly and the atmosphere is so good!!
Tables were dirty when we arrived but service and Pho was good and the spring rolls were great.
Food is good and prices are reasonable
Love this place papaya salad
Interesting menu choices. Always one server no matter how crowded.
I prefer the Gig Harbor site.
Eaten at Lele, a few times always good great price good customer service
Very good food. Personable service. Cute decor.
Gave this place a 2nd try. The Pho was excellent.
Excellent food and service. Plus bubble tea, who could ask for more.
Best pho I've had in Tacoma hands down and we have been to A LOT of places in the 9 years living here. Clean, friendly and delicious food. We love the sampler platter, curry & Asian salad too!
Incredibly great! Tom Yum, Panang Curry & Ginger Chicken. W O W!
Didn't like there food.
Wonderful food. Will be back
Very nice waitress, good drinks, also got two free egg rolls for my birthday day👌👍
Been feeling LeLe for many years, comfortable in clean, casual vibes🍜
The food was quite pleasant and flavorful. The atmosphere was great, though the music was way too repetitive. Great pricing and friendly service. Our red curry was especially delicious though the lemongrass chicken we got was great too. Also, they added a lot of veggies, which some places don't.
I ordered larp and tom yum soup. I can tell the larp was not freshly made. Old leaves (got dark) were there. Rice was not fresh. The color turned yellow ish. Look like that rice stayed in a jar for a long time. I ordered tom yum with level 2. It was level 4 or 5. Chilli was all over! I called this place, the guy (owner?) saidm "I am fine with that level." I don't care how much you can handle. He also said, "I didn't cook. Chef made it." This guy refounded and made another soup, but I will not come back. I will not recommend somebody expect authentic Thai food and good services.
The food here is excellent and one of the best places I've ever been for phó
Used to enjoy the food here but the last 2 separate times I ordered, the dishes were very salty and bubble tea was of poor quality.
Mmmm.....sorry but I'm not impressed at all
It’s really hard to find good reasonably priced Asian food in Tacoma. They have large portions, great atmosphere, and friendly staff. The food was so unique. They offer a military discount as well!
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- Contact: +1 253-302-3998
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- Location: 5015 Tacoma Mall Blvd Ste A-103, Tacoma, WA 98409, United States
- Map: 47.2113186, -122.46356569999999
- Vietnamese restaurant
- Asian restaurant
- Noodle shop
- Pho restaurant
- Thai restaurant
- Monday: 11 AM–8 PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 11 AM–8 PM
- Thursday: 11 AM–8 PM
- Friday: 11 AM–8 PM
- Saturday: 11 AM–8 PM
- Sunday: 11 AM–8 PM
- Delivery: Available
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- Fast service: Available
- Great tea selection: Available
- Lunch: Available
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- Solo dining: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
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- Healthy options: Available
- Quick bite: Available
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- Wine: Available
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