Wann Yen

Definitely Unique Place for Real Thai Food in Seattle. I have been here one /​twice a week. So here the quick run down.
Kao Mun Gai (Chicken Rice) — Serve everyday and they taste good.
Special of the day: Change daily according to their facebook
Desert: There are two kind of shave ice Strawberry and Mango either one wont disappoint you. Beside that they would have daily special desert
Atmosphere: Give you an old school thai store feeling with all my childhood toys/​snack memories in the 80’s/90’s
Would highly recommend for anyone who like to get real thai taste. Their spicy scale is off the chart

So far Wann Yen has the best khao man gai I’ve had in the Seattle area. I wish the sauce were a bit more flavorful but I preferred this chicken to Nong’s in Portland. It was more tender than Nong’s. The rice was flavorful, too.
I also tried the durian sticky rice. It was interesting because it was sort of like rice pudding but with durian. I assume the liquid is condensed milk. It is a good one to share, otherwise it is a little heavy.

This place is so cute! I had the Thai tea shave ice with lychee jelly, red bean, and green tea Mochi. If wasnt overly sweet but satisfied my sweet tooth! Can’t wait to come back and try other things on the menu!

Came here to try out this highly praised dessert shop. The store itself did not disappoint — looks like the Asia convenient store I would imagine my parents grew up in with the décor — they have old posters and traditional toys/​snacks hanging off the wall. However, that part of the store was closed off when we went in, probably only opened during peak hours. The cashier has such a vibrant personality and excitedly recommends various stuff to us depending on how authentic of a taste of Thailand we wanted. She also has a good sense of humor, jokingly replying that «they’re all food» when we asked for the «food» menu (meaning the rice dishes). The Thai Iced Shaved Ice was okay, not as sweet as I would have liked and a little small to be shared between two people. However, the herb jelly topping that came with it was different than traditional grass jellies I’ve had. It’s less jello-​y and while still holding its texture also disintegrates in your mouth as you apply a little pressure to it. Would come back for more of the herb jelly (in a drink probably) and to try the hainan chicken rice my friend ordered and raved about the tenderness of the chicken.

I don’t think I had such as good shaved ice. I never saw Thai Tea flavored shaved ice and it was delicious. At $ 5, it was fantastic and would be only better on a hot day (unlike the rainy one today).

better than i thought：）highly recommend！
I tried mango shaved ice and mango sticky rice. Not too sweet.

I love the selection of desserts and drinks here. Their dessert/​drink menu is unique among the other restaurants on the Ave. So far I have only tried the Thai tea with herb jelly, which I enjoyed. I’ll definitely be back to sample other items.
For savory dishes, I tried their most popular offerings: the khao mun gai (chicken dish, similar to Hainan chicken) and the five spice pork belly. Both have very good flavor. I love that it reminds me of a nice, home-​cooked meal.
The prices are a bit high for the portion size, but I suspect that’s because the cost of running a shop on the Ave is also high. Regardless, I am happy to support a small shop with tasty food and friendly owners.

Wish I would have found this place sooner!
Cute little spot just off the Ave. Came in on a warm sunny day and their Thai shaved ice was the perfect treat! We ordered Thai tea and pink milk tea shaved ice with boba, mochi, strawberry jelly and a few other toppings. Both were delicious! Not too sweet and I loved the jelly. Certainly will be back to try the bubble waffle and savory dishes too. I pretty much wanted to try every option on the menu, everything looked so good! Plus the dishes/​desserts all seem very reasonably priced.
One thing to note is the seating is pretty limited. They have a few spots by the window and then 4 or 5 tables so if you have a large group of people it will likely be difficult to sit down. You could always take it to go, snack and stroll.

Earlier this year, Wann Yen expanded their offerings to include limited meal offerings. Makes sense since selling Thai shaved ice alone in the winter isn’t the most sensible business strategy. They have added a daily special along with a regular dish, khao mun gai.
Stopped in recently to try the khao mun gai. This dish is also known as Hainan chicken and a popular dish in many countries in Southeast Asia including China, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. It is a simple dish as it consists of poached chicken served with a garlic ginger sauce.
Tried the khao mun gai ($ 8.95) at Wann Yen and found it to be the best that I have had thus far in Seattle. It is the closest that I have found to the version at Nong’s Khao Man Gai in Portland. The chicken is tender and the sauce really accentuates it. Though be forewarned that your breath will get very garlicky after eating the sauce so make sure to bring some breath mints. The dish also comes with a side of winter melon soup as a meal ender.
If you have a meal here, it makes sense to try one of the desserts that they have available here as well. I got some Thai shaved ice again, this time trying the chao guay bo ran ($ 4.75). It wasn’t as good as the tub tim grob, but this sweet herbal jelly concoction should interest many folks.
If you are looking for Thai food and desserts that are different from what most Thai restaurants in Seattle serve, I would suggest checking out Wann Yen in the U-​District.

This place is so cute, the atmosphere is adorable and the price is really good! Shaved ice bowl w 3 toppings for $ 5. #deals lol. It’s pretty hidden for being on the ave. I have no idea how long it’s been here but I’ve never even looked at it once until about a week ago. and I’ve been here for 3 years. Cutest and affordable nook on the ave though. :)

So what have I learned after a couple months of coming here far too often?
Well, the Khao Mun Gai is propelled from good to excellent by the sharp, tangy garlic sauce you drown the chicken and rice in. It’s pretty much the only savory food item that’s always gonna be there on an otherwise rotating menu, so you can rely on it. Not the largest portion of chicken, but a big taste more than makes up for it.
The Thai Tea is great, noticeably less sweet than you may be used to, but boasts a real tea taste to it. This is not your powdered stuff at Meesum or Oasis, this is actual tea from actual tea leaves. It comes with either half-​and-​half or lime. The lime Thai Tea is refreshing and unique, and definitely worth a try. Both are also only $ 3, though the drink portions are definitely smaller than average to match that.
And finally, Mark and Picha are a serious talent. You’ve never had Thai food like this; there’s no phad thai in sight. Other than Khao Mun Gai, they’ve had some new food item cooked up there every time I’ve visited. You never know what you might stumble across, and that’s a huge reason I enjoy this place. From crab-​papaya salad to slow-​cooked pork to spicy fish balls, part of the excitement is eating something you’ve never had before — and loving it. Caution: when it’s spicy, they’ll warn you, because it is face-​meltingly spicy. Feel free to ask them about what the food is! They are incredibly friendly, and are truly passionate about sharing the food they grew up eating in Thailand.

This place is true authentic Thai food and it is so yummy! I got the noodles and it was great!

Cute little spot that happens to serve fantastically authentic Thai food! Service was great — owners made something special for my son and gave it to us on the house. This is a happy place!

Very yummy food and desert. We ordered everything from today special menu.
— Kapow Pla
— Northern curry sauce with noodle (Nahm Nghyuo)
— Kao Mun Gai

this place has the most authentic thai food ever in Seattle. They have some dishes that you can’t find anywhere else such as khao mun kai. I had khao mun kai in US the first time here and it tastes really good, and it doesnt taste like americanized khao mun kai. But it tastes like the one I had in Thailand (obviously I’m thai). Besides, they also have thai traditional shave ices, which look good but I never try before. Really recommend for anyone who wanna try real authentic thai food that you never ate in other thau rstaurants before.

I’ve got such a soft spot for Wann Yenn. I am in looooove with this cute little spot! Back in the day, I always thought of The Ave as some place that was kind of scary, gross and dark. Who would have thought that something so bright and playful could be hidden and tucked to the side of such a place!
Walking into the restaurant, I feel like I’m inside of a cute Sanrio store where I just can’t touch anything. Everything has it’s own place and it’s decorated extremely dainty! It almost makes you feel as if you’ve transformed into a small avatar character and you’re ready to take on the cute streets of Thailand!
I love coming here for the desserts. One of my favorite things to get here is the Durian Sticky Rice! I know! Not everyone likes it, but why wouldn’t they call it the King of Fruit if it wasn’t delicious?! This dessert is served warm and every time I have it, it fills my tummy with such a complete feeling.
Another one of my favorites is the Raum Mit! This reminds me a lot of the Filipino Halo Halo! It has a bunch of different jellies, including my fave, pandan, shaved ice and topped with coconut milk!
For drinks, the Rose Milk Tea is something you’ll have to get. It’s different from anything I’ve ever tried. It looks like a cup of Pepto Bismol, but it tastes like cereal milk! It tastes best with crushed ice and they top it with condensed milk. So refreshing!
They also serve Khao Mun Gai, Beef/​Pork Jerky, and some noodle dishes as well! I have yet to try their food items, but they always have rotating specials on other snacks and yummy Thai dishes! Can’t wait for what else they have in store! :)

Friendly staff, good affordable Thai food that’s not your typical Pad Thai or Pad See Ew. The focus is on desserts, but the food is great still. The Dessert Roti was my favorite along with the egg waffle!

They recently remodeled and serve hot food now!
Had the khao mun gai and it was heavenly. The sauce is sooooo good. I been looking all over sgooseattle and even to portland for some khao mun gai and have been left with disappoontment over and over again until Wann Yen. They were either dry, had a smell, or deep fried but this khao mun gai was fresh and juicy. Had it once at their other location thai curry simple and it is the bomb as well.
Would definitely recommend.

Dude such a cute pinterest place! I definitely recommend coming here if yall about aesthetics. Their pricing for drinks are all about $ 3.00 hot or cold and 6.50 $ for your own shaved ice which I must say is pretty good! I ordered a hot green tea latte which was a little tasteless but decent. I had a good experience here but they lack outlets so I couldn’t plug my laptop in. Also, you have to use the uw or ugly mug WiFi instead because they have no wifi.
Ambiance: ⁴⁄₅ casual and friendly, but music isn’t very typical (sauna music? Sounds kind of like yoga/​dancey) and a little loud. Otherwise really cute decorations!
Quality: ³⁄₅ my green tea latte kinda tasted a tad watery not much flavor. But $ 3.00 aint bad if u get the other drinks like Boba or Thai iced coffee.
Variety: ⁵⁄₅ they had a solid menu of drinks and shaved ice things as well as crepes both savory and sweet.
Service: ⁵⁄₅ accommodating and nice people. :) It didn’t take too long for my drink to come out.

I came here for my first Thai shaved ice experience outside of Thailand, and I really loved it!
It was exactly like what I had in Bangkok. The owners said they might also have some food dishes from time to time, excited to come back.
They now serve one of my favorite Thai dishes, Khao Mun Gai which is chicken over a fragrant rice with soup.
Forget other versions you may have had of KMG, this truly is the best and tastes exactly like what I ate in Northern Thailand.
What really sets this version apart from all the others is the side of sauce, I really think its outstanding. For comparison I think it’s waaaaay better than Nong’s KMG in Portland.