Anise Thai Cuisine

My second time here in recent past, and both times I was happy with my food but a little sad to see when I walked it it was otherwise empty. I see a lot of negative reviews in the past for here, and I don't get it. Other than I think people's expectations for instant gratification may be a big influence. Came here with my parents as walk-ins on a Wednesday. Place was empty. Another group of 6 came in with a reservation after us. They definitely do a decent amount of takeout business, but I hope people support this place! It's a no-nonsense mom & pop little restaurant with good Thai food. I had the Chiang Mai Noodles which is in a yellow curry like a soup. Beautiful presentation (see picture), I ordered 4 star spiciness and received the perfect bit of burn and runny nose, extremely flavorfu

This is a decent, no frills place for Thai food. The Phad Thai was well seasoned and bean sprouts were fresh. The tofu, however, tasted really old like it was on the edge of expiration before being fried. We got 3 stars for spice for all our dishes and they were not very spicy, so definitely go higher if you like heat. Overall it’s pretty standard— not a bad choice if you’re craving Thai food on the island.

Good food with lots of good Thi flavor aroma. Good menu options Good enjoyable portions. Reasonable prices. Good table service. Attentive, polite friendly service. Cozy dining lounge. Convenient location. Near everything

I recently visited with my husband, and our experience left much to be desired. We ordered the drunken noodles and the Chiang Mai noodle soup, and while the dishes weren't the worst we've had, they certainly didn't impress. We've definitely enjoyed better versions of both dishes elsewhere. Unfortunately, the food was overshadowed by the service, which was far from satisfactory. Our server seemed rude and lacking in basic manners. She didn’t greet us upon our arrival and offered no words of acknowledgment after we repeatedly thanked her throughout our meal. Overall, the poor service has made us reconsider any future visits. We wouldn’t come back again, as there are far better options out there that offer both better food and welcoming service.

On 11/29/25 we ordered online for pick up. A small order. When we went to pick up they said they were "late". We waited for an HOUR. Not sure why. No explanation either. Also, no apologies, no comp of a appetizer. They didn't even offer a glass of water while we waited. My husband said he will never order from there again. That he'd rather drive into Bellevue! It's a bummer because not only is it our neighborhood restaurant but it was our favorite. Super sad.