09/21/09

great food

by jeddy1234

love the food and the atmosphere. great place to enjoy a healthy flavorfull meal!!

04/23/09

Good Eats

by LadyBLU

I have always enjoyed the food and the staff. I would guess from the 2 poor reviews that it is the owners ex-wife or disgruntled ex-family member whose own restaurant went out of business. Try them out and judge for yourself. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

• Pros: Great Food Nice People

06/22/08

Terrific Pan-Asian menu, and fantastic service

by runscott

I love this place. The menu has a little bit of everything for someone who likes Asian food and I've never had anything on the menu that I didn't like. It's especially nice to sit outside for happy hour and try assorted appetizers. The service has always been great, even once when I had a demanding date who was high-maintenance for the waitress.

Some of my favorite menu items are the happy hour potstickers, the Tom Yum soup, the '9 flavor chicken' and the Basil scallops, but all the entrees I have tried are nice. The various satays are also nice, but I wasn't so crazy about the salmon satay.

• Pros: Service, ambience, outside dining area, happy hour, selection
• Cons: none

05/16/08

Food was terrible.

by gigiaht

Last friday i have dinner with husben in shallots Asian Bistro the food was terrible, all food like smoking flavor

. sorry this is not 5 or 4 star restaurant, no more !!

05/03/08

Food gets better everytime

by noelleinseattle

I love Shallots. The food is consistently good, the portions are a good size, but not excessive, and it's usually easy to get a table. On our last visit, my boyfriend and I were intiially very disappointed as the service was slow and unfriendly. It was not long, however, before I saw someone take notice of how we were being treated. He must have spoken to the staff, because they jumped into action, making every effort to not only correct their earlier lazy service, but to make up for it. Additionally, the food there was the best we've ever had there. It's very good.

• Pros: Food, location

03/19/08

Unique Excellence!!

by spicyeater

One of the best pan-Asian restaurants in Seattle! Its delicious and diverse menu leaves you with a unique experience every time. From wild scallops delicately seared in a spicy, sweet Thai basil sauce to the tender seabass lightly crisped and finished in a tasty Szechuan sauce, this cuisine is the superlative of piquant. Try the Salmon Hor-Mok, a traditional Thai dish combining salmon filets and cabbage with a savory curry-coconut sauce, wrapped and steamed in a banana leaf. Rotating specials and an intriguing wine list allow perfect pairings. Additionally, an extensive vegetartian selection leaves every appetite satiated. Attentive and friendly waitstaff can give the ambience of fine dining or a comfortable place to grab a relaxing drink after work.

• Pros: Food, Service
• Cons: parking

02/27/08

Great Food and great service.

by Viper31

My family and I have been going for years and the food and service is first rate. If you want a great meal before heading to the Key Arena (short walk) for a concert or sports event this is the place. Don't have a favorite dish, everything I've tried so far is wonderful.

02/27/08

LOVED IT!!!!

by blacky42

I have read the other reviews and it must be tough to be perfect. Some talk of visiting a number of times and one bad experience and you get 1 star. As for me, I have great food there each and every time I go. I have never met anyone who has had a bad experience. It is the perfect little bistro. The decor is warm and inviting. The deep colors invite you to stay and enjoy the meal not rush through it and get out. (A psychological trick that restaurants with red tables do. Which his why you won?t find them at Shallots.)

Go there more than a couple times and they will remember you. Become a regular and they will make you feel like family. The service was always polite and knowledgeable, if you go in with no idea of what you want, they will help you find the perfect thing to satisfy that hunger.

The food is incredible and diverse. Each time I plan on going in to try something new, but my mouth starts to water when I see the lemon grass chicken or nine flavor beef and I end up ordering one of my favorite dishes instead. That is why I always bring friends, so that I can savor multiple things.

The only MSG in the place was the text message from a friend who was running late. And they will take care of you if you have a peanut allergy. I have taken someone with a severe peanut allergy and they were so happy when they left that they found a great Asian restaurant that they could go to.

The makes the bad reviews suspect is the Sam has been the chef there for years, he has never missed a beat. And I have eaten there a lot! The food at Shallots is so good that it does set a high standard for itself.

It is the perfect little neighborhood place. If you work nearby you can grab a quick lunch. Or pop in for dinner and enjoy a good meal. They have a good wine selection that will complement the food there and a full bar. Not many beers on tap, but the bar is better stocked than you would think for a bistro. I recommend going and having a good time.

02/26/08

One of the beast kept secrets in Seattle!

by teamvill

Every time I am in the area, Shallots is where I eat. While I prefer to be able to sit down, I have called ahead and pick upped my food when I was in the area. The place never disappoints and I usually go with friends. I highly recommend the Lemon Grass Chicken and I can?t go long without the Kung Pao Chicken. I like to have it extra spicy so that I don?t have to share.

Chef Kenny and Chef Sam are experts when it comes to the flavorful spicy, not the ?hot for the sake of hot? that you get in other places. There are items on the menu that I have not seen at other restaurants, and it is never lacking in authenticity, their Phad Thai is exactly what I have had in Thailand. I have even found inspiration for my own kitchen from some of their food. Seriously, their pork egg rolls are the best I have had and brought my game to a whole new level.

It is well worth driving from Lynnwood for and I am happy to stop in whenever I am in the area. My 7 year old daughter loves the food and it remains one of her favorite restaurants. Service is and knowledgeable and helpful. I have never had a bad meal there. The law of averages suggests that at one point they would be off their game, but I have found the experiences consistent.

Maybe it is because I look forward to going there, or maybe entering the comfortable setting with warm, relaxing colors and wooden interior that I like it so much. Every time I go I am relaxed and leave happy. More often than not with leftovers neatly packaged for me. Clearly I recommend visiting it and giving Shallots a try.

• Pros: Great food, diversity and selection in menu, friendly service
• Cons: It is not closer to my house, menu is overwhelming for first timers

01/09/08

Unacceptable Service and FOOD

by rumball

The Service was extremely slow and we were there early (before 6pm) and the food was terrible. We ordered the satay sampler (which they didn't get right) then the smoked crispy chicken which was so bad we hardly ate, then the Garden bird nest and lo mein. There was no carry out boxes here, and there was ALOT leftover!

• Pros: There are many other restaurants in the area
• Cons: None