Le-Le M.L.K Restaurant
About This Spot
Stepping into Le-Le M.L.K Restaurant feels like finding a quiet retreat along a bustling street in Tacoma. The air carries a gentle hum, where conversations unfold at their own pace without rush or interruption, inviting visitors to savor each moment fully. It’s a place where the thoughtful details catch your attention quietly—like a refreshing glass of lemon water offered without being asked—setting a tone of subtle care that lingers throughout the visit.
The atmosphere here reflects a warm and unpretentious spirit, blending familiar comforts with the bright, diverse flavors of Vietnamese and broader Asian cuisine. Whether you’re seeking a comforting bowl of pho, brimming with fragrant herbs and delicate broth, or exploring vibrant vegetarian options that never feel like an afterthought, each dish feels like part of an evolving story on the plate. There’s a relaxed invitation to choose at your own pace: to linger over fresh spring rolls wrapped with care, or delight in the balance of sweet and spicy notes in honey walnut shrimp.
This is a neighborhood spot where the variety of flavors mirrors the rich tapestry of its guests. Diners come for familiar favorites but discover unexpected joys—whether in the sizzling earthy eggplant, a handmade crepe filled with savory goodness, or the comforting warmth of a yellow curry. Le-Le M.L.K also proves a welcoming space for diverse dietary needs, thoughtfully adapting vegetarian dishes for those seeking vegan choices, reinforcing its quiet openness.
The service is unobtrusive, allowing visitors to settle in without feeling hurried or constantly overseen; it’s the kind of place that respects your conversation and encourages you to savor every bite and interaction on your own terms. This nuanced hospitality invites return visits—not just for a meal, but for an experience that feels both nourishing and unhurried.
What’s Available Here
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Kerbside pickup
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Delivery
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Takeaway
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Dine-in
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Fast service
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Great tea selection
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
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Wheelchair-accessible car park
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Wheelchair-accessible seating
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Healthy options
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Quick bite
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Small plates
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Vegan options
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Vegetarian options
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Wine
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Dessert
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Seating
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Table service
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Toilet
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Wi-Fi
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Wi-Fi
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Casual
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Cosy
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Quiet
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Family friendly
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Groups
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Accepts reservations
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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Good for kids
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High chairs
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Free of charge street parking
Location & Hours
| Monday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM | |
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| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM | |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM | |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM | |
| Saturday | Closed | |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM |
Chelsea Vancouver 05 Jan 2026
You have to ask, but they can make some of the vegetarian dishes vegan. Gendered washrooms.
John Golling 19 Dec 2025
Food was great! The service started out great, and perhaps the server felt as if he were “giving us space” by not checking in on us, but we ran out of water, and had dirty plates in front of us while we talked for an hour after we finished our meals. I did, however appreciate NOT feeling rushed to leave, but not constantly being “checked” on, or ever brought the bill.
Errol Willoughby 22 Nov 2025
This has been my boyfriend and my favorite restaurant for quite some time; they have a lot of variety in cuisines, and although I haven't come close to trying all of the menu, everything I have tried has been absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the fresh spring rolls (the ones with pork and shrimp), not pictured because they were eaten before I even thought to take a picture; these are the menu item which we always order. Also recommended is the prawn pad Thai (pictured), which is becoming my favorite main dish to choose when I'm too overwhelmed by the variety of options. I get it 4* hot, which may be too spicy for some; it comes with an earthy yellow dipping sauce (I'm not sure what it is), which is soothing and sweet, so you can maybe afford to be a little adventurous with more heat than you're used to.
Relivia “Joy” Prime 06 Nov 2025
Love the place! It was beautiful! Especially when they gave me water with lemon! Usually restaurants just gives you water!!! I never asked mine with lemon, so when I saw my drink first thought in my mind was “wow! They are looking after your health”
Skya Favor 28 Oct 2025
DONT WALK BUT RUN!! SO GOOD & BUDGET FRIENDLY VEGAN OPTIONS!! LOVED this place!!! I’m Vegan, and was looking for an affordable, yet still tasty meal and this placed checked all my boxes!!! I ordered The tofu spring rolls and tofu sandwich. AMAZING!! Also the sandwich was only $6!!! $6!!!!! WHAT! The spring rolls were large, light, and super refreshing. They didn’t skimp with the tofu and they were super good with the peanut sauce. The sandwich was AMAZING! Perfectly portioned and had amazing flavor. I love Sauce and this was the perfect amount of sauce, tofu, and bread. I couldn’t recommend this place enough. Everything on the menu was affordable and looked great. Also extremely fast service.
Jean 16 Sep 2025
Huge place and you can tell a lot of the locals order and pick up from this place! $6 bahn mis are kind of unbeatable but my favorite so far is the mixed meat vermicelli noodles with some house made nuc mam! Amazing!
Charles Lee 15 Sep 2025
Loved it. Ordered pho with well done meat and meatballs. Soup was fantastic. Also ordered the make your own spring rolls. Delicious. Only thing I could say would be there was a good amount of soup but wish there was a little more noodle.