Green Leaf – Vietnamese
Green Leaf invites diners into a bright, aromatic sanctuary where the fragrant steam of slow-simmered broths mingles with the crisp, clean scent of fresh Thai basil and cilantro. Golden-fried wontons and delicate spring rolls offer a satisfying crunch before giving way to deep, soul-warming bowls of pho brimming with tender ribbons of beef and silky rice noodles. It is a vibrant celebration of traditional flavors that masterfully balances the lightness of garden-fresh ingredients with the rich, savory depth of authentic comfort food.
1st Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98121 http://greenleaftaste.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Green Leaf
Dairy-Free at Green Leaf
Green Leaf in Seattle has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Pho with Tofu & Vegetable, Vegetarian Fried Rice and Marinated Catfish Cooked in Clay Pot. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Green Leaf
Green Leaf in Seattle has 12 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Deep Fried Squid, Stir-fried Curry Beef and Marinated Catfish Cooked in Clay Pot. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Green Leaf
Green Leaf in Seattle has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Sticky Rice Banana Cake, Vegetarian Pho with Tofu & Vegetable and Fresh Green Mango Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Green Leaf
Green Leaf in Seattle has 11 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Well-done Beef Pho, Well-done and Meatball Pho and Deep Fried Chicken Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Green Leaf
Green Leaf in Seattle has 6 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Deep Fried Squid, Pan-fried Seabass and Grilled Beef Short Ribs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Green Leaf
Green Leaf in Seattle has 9 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Deep Fried Squid, Stir-fried Curry Beef and Pan-fried Seabass. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Green Leaf
Green Leaf in Seattle has 5 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Deep Fried Squid, Grilled Beef Short Ribs and Combo Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Green Leaf
Green Leaf in Seattle has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Pho with Tofu & Vegetable, Pan-fried Seabass and Combo Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Green Leaf
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Well-done and Meatball Pho | 29.3 g | 104.8 g |
| Chicken Boneless Pho | 25 g | 99 g |
| Marinated Catfish Cooked in Clay Pot | 55.9 g | 74.4 g |
| Grilled Beef Short Ribs | 0.2 g | 68.1 g |
| Vietnamese Sour Soup | 2.4 g | 61.1 g |
| Rare Beef & Tripe Pho | 24.2 g | 57.5 g |
| Fresh Shredded Pork Rolls | 86.7 g | 46.4 g |
| Combo Salad | 2 g | 45.1 g |
| Stir-fried Curry Chicken | 11.9 g | 44.5 g |
| Steam Rice with Grilled Chicken | 62.5 g | 42.4 g |
| Rare Beef & Brisket Pho | 0.2 g | 41.9 g |
| Deep Fried Pork Wonton (8pcs) | 42.1 g | 39.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its consistently crispy appetizers and main courses, guests frequently highlight the exceptionally fresh salads as a standout dish. Reviewers praise the professional service and the inviting, pleasant ambiance that creates a welcoming dining environment. Visitors recommend making a reservation to experience the high-quality flavors and attentive staff that make this a local favorite.
Menu
Appetizers
- Fresh Spring Rolls: Shrimp, pork, lettuce, basil, noodles, shredded coconut, crispy stick & peanut Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Shredded Pork Rolls Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Pork Wonton (8pcs) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Sweet Yam with Shrimp - $14: Sweet potato and shrimp Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Chicken Wings - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Shrimp Rolls - $21: Shrimp wrapped with yam & onions Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beef Noodle Soups
- Combo Pho - $31: Special combination beef noodle soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rare Beef & Brisket Pho - $37 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rare Beef & Tendon Pho - $38 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rare Beef & Meatball Pho - $39 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Pho with Tofu & Vegetable - $41: Choice of Soup or Dry style Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Pho - $47: Squid, shrimp & fish ball Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rare Beef Pho - $48 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Well-done Beef Pho - $49 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rare Beef & Tripe Pho - $50 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Well-done and Meatball Pho - $51 Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Boneless Pho - $55 Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Chef's Specials
- Stir-fried Curry Chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir-fried Curry Beef Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Catfish Cooked in Clay Pot Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan-fried Seabass: Lemongrass and chili Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vietnamese Sour Soup: Choice of fish, shrimp, or seafood Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Beef Short Ribs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Squid Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir-fried Spicy Lemongrass Chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Shrimp Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt Pepper Squid Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt Pepper Tofu Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Dishes
- House Special Fried Rice - $95: BBQ pork, Chinese sausage, squid, shrimp, egg, fish ball, peas & carrots Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fried Rice - $96: Egg, peas & carrots Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Fried Rice - $97: Egg, peas & carrots Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Fried Rice - $98: Egg, tofu, broccoli, peas & carrots Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steam Rice with Grilled Short Ribs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steam Rice with Grilled Chicken - $4 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Beef Salad: Beef mix with green & purple cabbage with fish sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Boneless Salad: Fresh duck meat mix with green & purple cabbage with fish sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Boneless Salad - $25: Mixed with green & purple cabbage Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lotus Rootlets Salad - $27 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Green Papaya Salad - $28 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Green Mango Salad - $29 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combo Salad - $30: Lotus rootlets, papaya & mango Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Grilled Sticky Rice Banana Cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Three Beans Dessert Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about Green Leaf
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This Vietnamese restaurant stands out for its exceptionally fresh salads, consistently crispy appetizers, professional service, and high-quality traditional flavors.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Reviewers praise the inviting, pleasant ambiance and professional service, describing the restaurant as a welcoming and aromatic dining environment.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a 4.0/5 rating and moderate ($$) pricing, guests find value in the high-quality flavors, fresh ingredients, and professional service.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Green Leaf specializes in authentic Vietnamese cuisine, featuring traditional dishes like pho, spring rolls, and various noodle-based specialties.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include fresh salads, crispy appetizers, Combo Pho, Rare Beef and Tendon Pho, and Salt Pepper Tofu.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers praise the high-quality flavors, exceptionally fresh salads, and crispy appetizers, complemented by professional service and a pleasant, welcoming ambiance.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify a physical address or neighborhood for Green Leaf.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Beef Salad works for keto and gluten-free diets, while Rare Beef & Tendon Pho and Seafood Pho are gluten-free options.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- The restaurant offers a bright, aromatic, and pleasant ambiance with a welcoming environment and professional service for a local favorite.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Make a reservation to enjoy the professional service, pleasant ambiance, and highly-praised fresh salads and crispy appetizers.
- Is Green Leaf dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Green Leaf has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Pho with Tofu & Vegetable, Vegetarian Fried Rice and Marinated Catfish Cooked in Clay Pot.
- What can I eat at Green Leaf on a dairy-free diet?
- Vegetarian Pho with Tofu & Vegetable, Vegetarian Fried Rice and Marinated Catfish Cooked in Clay Pot carry the dairy-free tag, out of 13 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Green Leaf have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegetarian Pho with Tofu & Vegetable and Pan-fried Seabass.
- Is Green Leaf gluten-free?
- 12 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Green Leaf?
- Well-done and Meatball Pho, at roughly 104.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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