Anise Thai Cuisine

My friends and I finished playing sports and we were super hungry and tired and wanted to look for a good place to eat nearby Mercer Island. When we got there, it was near closing and empty, but the waiter still let us dine in despite being originally reluctant.I got the Chicken Phad See Ew which was very flavorful and relatively spicy, but could be spicier for max spice. My friends got Chicken Phad See Ew which I had a taste of and it was also very yummy, it was sweet and a little sour, and the noodles were soft and easy to eat.The waiter was extremely helpful and friendly despite it being close to closing, which I highly respect. My group and I recommend this place if you're in the area!

I've only ordered from here a couple of times, but so far the experience has been pretty good. The chicken fried rice I had was one of the better ones I've had in a long time (for the price point). The chicken was the most tender I've ever had in a fried rice. Will definitely be ordering it again soon.

Restaurant is understaffed, ok food, nonexistent service, management/ownership doesn't seem to care... pick some other Thai place would be my advice!

I love thai food so I try Thai when I can. I was visiting a friend who lives in MI so decided to try this Thai place. Outside said Takeout but when we walked in, they said they are taking dine in as well. We sat down and we got water right away. I ordered tofu Pad see ew. When it came out, the visual was what I expected for Pad see ew. When I tasted the tofu, I thought first bite was a tiny bit sour but ignored it ate it thinking it was probably just me. Took a second bite into another tofu and this was much more sour to notice that tofu had gone bad. I let our server know and she took the place away right away. I wasn't sure if I wanted to take the chance into another tofu dish, so ordered chicken pad see ew. This came pretty quickly and I did enjoy the dish which is why I am giving 3 stars instead of 1. I'm guessing it was a one off day and hopefully they will check quality of tofu more often.

Love this place- it's our celebratory pick up food location, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, other special occasions. Quick and delicious. Pad Thai with chicken is our favorite.

This place is delicious!!! My husband and I have both been to Thailand and miss their incredible food and this place fills that void.Do yourself a favor and get the Khao Soi. The flavor is deep and delicious. We can't wait to come back when it's raining.

Affordable! Delicious! Easy to order online or in person!Pad see ew is delicious! Fresh vegetable rolls are quite tasty. We usually order a variety and share it all around! Should be getting more attention, especially because Mercer island has so few restaurants, this should be a standout

Anise Thai Cuisine is a great gem find on Mercer Island. My friends and I came here last week for dinner on a weeknight and were glad we did.The only downside about Anise is that the parking lot is VERY tight, especially during peak hours. You may be waiting a while for a spot as Anise shares parking with the rest of the strip mall tenants. Note that the entrance to the lot is off of 77th.I ordered the PAD KHEE MAO with chicken ($16). My companions ordered the PAD SEE EW with chicken, the GREEN CURRY, and the Northern Thai Ground Chicken Curry (I forget the actual name of this dish on the menu, but it's listed as one of the most popular curries in northern Thailand). Dishes were definitely reasonably priced, considering that it's Mercer Island. I thought it was strange that our waiter didn't ask us for spice levels, but I guess I could have clarified how spicy I wanted the dish. Regardless, the PAD KEE MAO was very good and came with lots of fresh veggies including bell pepper, onion, and tomato. In terms of heat, the dish was maybe a 2 star in spice level. Portions were large and they gave a very generous amount of chicken. It was definitely enough for at least a meal and a half. I'd say that their version is comparative to other Pad Khee Mao I've had at other Thai restaurants on the Eastside, but I'll have to ask for more spice next time.My friends enjoyed their dishes as well with no complaints. One of my friends said the curry had more heat than she was expecting though, so perhaps the curry dishes are more like a 3 star in spice level.Service was good. Our waiter was attentive and we received our orders within 15 minutes after ordering.In terms of atmosphere, Anise is warm and cozy. It's also both casual and trendy, making it perfect for getting together with friends. Bathrooms are clean.Overall: 4/5 for food, 4/5 for service, 4/5 for atmosphere.

Worst experience ever. Not sure who the 'waitress/host' was but totally incompetent; walked around in a daze; hid behind counter most of the night; didn't offer any help; didn't understand why we wanted 'utensils'? Napkins? All 4 dishes were cold and she didn't understand about that. We didn't send back; just seemed like too much to get her to understand.I have to assume the regular staff was off and they called in some random help who has never worked in a restaurant.

Great menu items and nice cozy ambiance. I ordered chicken wings, Mongolian beef, and one of their soups. Rice was a bit overcooked. Did not offer proper utensils or napkins.I'll come back and review other items. Overall good place to eat.