Eva M.
Yelp
Green Tree in the Greenwood neighborhood (north of Phinney Ridge) is a no-nonsense homey Vietnamese and Chinese restaurant that is an approachable neighborhood gem. I found it via Yelp after visiting the Woodland Park Zoo Wildlanterns display; they open later than nearby restaurants adding to the convenience factor. We called when we were leaving the zoo; our party of seven readily seated upon arrival. All seven of us were happy with our food; the Vietnamese dishes do visually look more on point than the Chinese dishes. Service is also no-nonsense; separating the check was done at the register despite asking them to separate our check during ordering. We did have a confusion of an added noodles side that weren't specifically ordered by any of us. That was the one hiccup. Otherwise, all our food arrived in a timely manner. The prices are very reasonable. The interior deco is nominal. Parking is street only, and paid lots are nearby.
The Food:
Grilled Combo Plate, $14.95 - 5 Stars
Menu: Pork chop, chicken, shrimp, and fried egg
All the grilled items are perfectly seasoned, same as what to expect for the typical vermicelli noodle bowls. This is a sizable serving of protein for those who like their meat. A side of rice is extra at $2.50.
Combo Vermicelli Noodles, $13.95 - 5 Stars
Menu: Grilled chicken, pork, shrimp, and egg rolls
Again, everything is perfectly seasoned and grilled. This dish is a sizable portion. After eating the spring rolls, I took about half home.
Fresh Vegetarian Spring Rolls, $7.25 - 4 Stars
Menu: 4 pieces. Lettuce, tofu, jicama, basil, crispy stick (fried wonton skin)
The jicama and the fried wonton skin provide the necessary texture to make this vegetarian roll a winner. The flavor is primarily from the sauce. A good alternative to the typical shrimp and pork roll.
Tamarind Soda, $4.25 - 4 Stars
I ordered it mostly wondering what it is. They said it is house made. I am fairly certain that they smashed the sweetened tamarind snacks and added soda water. It is quite tasty.