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Ballet Restaurant

914 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122-3817
Phone: (206) 328-7983
Citysearch
Price:
$
Cross Street:
Broadway Avenue
Hours:
Mon-Sat 11am-9pm

Editorial Review for Ballet Restaurant – by Don Rauf

The Scene
This is as unpretentious as it gets, and the workers and students of Capitol Hill who eat here--or take it out--like it that way. But don't be fooled by the standard-issue Chinese restaurant decor. These Asian favorites are as lively and colorful as the fish in the aquarium by the entrance.

The Food

From the rosy sate to the olive-green curry, eye-pleasing plates fill the tables and their size demands that they be shared. Selections vary from Vietnamese pho to Japanese teriyaki to Chinese chow mein. The tofu sate is a standout with its lightly fried tofu cubes swimming in a thick coconut broth. Chicken curry ordered medium-spicy provides perfect heat. Pad thai offers surprisingly tender shrimp, although the noodles are on the pasty side. Choose the main ingredient (chicken, beef, shrimp) for most dishes; when three come together in one dish--that's called "ballet."

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When to Go

Lunch prices are the same as dinner prices--and bargains abound at both meals.

User Reviews for Ballet Restaurant

Citysearch (13), Trip Advisor (1 ), All (14)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/17/2008 Posted by Mike08

The most amazing curry I've ever had! You can't get anymore authentic than this! People were genuinely nice, service was quick and attentive, and the food, well if the curry was that delicious then I can't wait to try everything else! This restaurant will definitely be a highly recommended dining experience in my book.

Pros: People & Food

2 Star Rating: Below Average

02/22/2008 Posted by liz47

I ate their vermicelli bowl with mock chicken. The mock chicken was somehow bland and salty at the same time. It also looked dark and unappetizing. The noodles and vegetables were okay. The sauce was boring and served cold, which made the hot dish tepid. Also, I did not realize they were charging extra for choosing the mock chicken instead of the tofu. I would much rather eat at In the Bowl, which has many options and a good texturized soy protein chicken

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful

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Editor's Review

Superior quality and bargain prices attract fans of pho and other Asian staples.  See the full editorial review.

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When to Go

Lunch prices are the same as dinner prices--and bargains abound at both meals.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Mon-Sat 11am-9pm

Dress Code

  • Casual

Cuisines

  • Vietnamese
  • Asian
  • Japanese
  • Chinese
  • Pan-Asian & Pacific Rim

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • American Express

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Cheap Eats

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