This place became a favorite for my family on the first visit!! It's also one of the only places we have found that have the Peking duck with the buns. The Peking duck was also very meaty and nicely presented. We also got the honey walnut prawns and crispy pork belly which both were super good as well as the master chef fried rice. I think they only have one big table for large parties so if you are large party you may be sharing a table with another large party depending on party size. We were a party of six and shared the table with another large party.

I Went for my birthday and I must say this place is quite a delight. I went closer to 7pm, and you can tell the place exudes ambience as it's dimly lit and very intimate. Service was great, they checked up on you and they were accommodating. Food was superb. The steak stole the show, but the shrimp and scallop dish was a close second. Diver scallops with a healthy array of vegetables is quite value. Rice was good. Everything was flavorful. Overall, would recommend, would go back. Can't wait to try their other dishes

We celebrated a birthday here tonight, and the whole experience was lovely! It was easy to make reservations on their website, find the restaurant with the help of lots of street signage, and the ambiance, service, and food/drinks were perfect (get the duck!!). The staff were friendly and attentive and made our celebration extra special with a complimentary scoop of milky matcha ice cream. The only downside was the parking lot; visitor spaces were very limited in the lot, so we ended up parking across the street.

Vivienne's has a modern look inside and can accommodate large parties which was great for us! The servers are very friendly and helpful, pointing us in the right direction. They have so many options which made it hard to choose from. Some highlights on their menu were: Master chef noodles- so umami and light, great flavor Basil beef- not too chewy, rich flavor but not too heavy Slow braised beef short ribs- SUPER tender, a little fatty, but amazing flavor worked in and super juicy General tso's chicken- lots of breading but was crispy and had a nice tangy flavor This place is awesome!

Everything we had here was delicious! The duck is not traditional but I enjoyed their take. The caramelized preserved lemon thing added a really interesting flavor. All the other dishes we had were fantastic and seasoned to perfection. The one thing I'll mention about the pepper flank steak is that it's spicy. It might depend on the jalapeños they get that day but it was definitely spicy for us. Service was good. They checked on us without being overbearing. I would definitely go back when in the area.

3.8 star rating. I've been wanting to try this restaurant for a while. It seems a bit overhyped for this place. However, the food was decent overall, though the portions were a bit small. Probably due to the location, they charge a bit higher prices. It leans more towards fusion Chinese cuisine. The server was friendly, and parking was easy to find with clear directions to the garage. It wasn't too busy for a Saturday night. We ordered the forbidden duck (Peking duck), which came with 6 bao buns. The skin was crispy, but the meat was a bit dry. However, with the sauce and everything, the kids still loved it. The crispy honey lemon on the side was a nice touch that I enjoyed, but not so much for my family. The pork jowl was soft and not chewy but had very fatty pieces that were a little too much for us. The lollipop wings were good for the kids, though my husband wasn't a fan, and I prefer mid joint pieces, not wing drumlette. The chef noodles were okay and nothing too special. The eggplant with orka was probably my favorite, with nice flavors and a good amount of wok hei. The squid ink rice with cheese was also a popular choice with the kids. They love anything savory with cheese! For our family of 4, it was ~$230, a tad expensive.

Located on Mercer Island, this is a fantastic little restaurant proving a variety of Asian food dishes. There is parking in the garage which is accessed through a side alley. It can seem a bit confusing as it feels like you're parking in the apartment complex parking. Came here for lunch and there are several combo options available. I opted for General Tso's chicken. The combo comes with fried rice, egg drop soup, and fried dumplings. The dumplings were deliciously fried and crispy. The soup was just ok. The fried rice was nice and not too greasy. I found the chicken to be cooked well with a crispy exterior and juicy interior. The sauce was sweet and just enough spice provided by the chili peppers cooked with it.

A belated review! Came here on a date for Valentine's Day this year and felt comfortable in the intimate style of the restaurant. They have a hook outside every booth for you to hang a coat, purse, hat etc. that I found very considerate. More places should do it! We ordered a sweet and sour pork, honey crispy shrimp, and the squid ink baked rice. I'm not a huge fan of chewing shrimp peels no matter how crispy they are, but I enjoyed the flavor of these enough to take the time to chew everything thoroughly through. The pork definitely won for me, though we probably should've ordered the two dishes in more contrasting palates because I found myself craving salt at the end lol. The squid ink baked rice was a very fun experience and squid ink pretty much tastes a little bit like the ocean, but a little bit fresh. I've had squid ink fettuccine before but I was glad that the flavor came through much stronger here! It's very memorable so I don't think I'd feel the need to try it again unless I was craving that flavor, but it is well done here :) Service was attentive and good came out after awhile, which is OK considering they were quite busy. All in all, it's a romantic, pretty spot that is absolutely worth another visit, but I need to do a better job ordering, hehe.

I came here with a large group on a Saturday night and we had made a reservation in advance. The restaurant was busy throughout dinner, so the reservation felt necessary. Vivienne's is a more upscale, contemporary Chinese restaurant, with some fusion dishes. We did family style and ordered a variety of dishes - pea vines, snow peas, baked squid ink rice, forbidden duck, basil beef, salt and pepper sea bass, steak fried rice, pork belly, and some other dishes. The portions weren't huge, especially the vegetables, so we ended up ordering a couple of each. Everything was cooked well and delicious, although I wasn't particularly impressed with either rice dish (the steak fried rice wasn't anything special, although the steak was cooked well, and the squid ink rice didn't taste like squid ink). My favorites were the pork belly, duck, pea vines, and the salt and pepper sea bass. Service was quick and attentive, and the food all came out really quickly. Between the food and service, this was definitely worth the price tag!

My friends and I came here on a weekday evening for dinner. I had made reservations online in advance, but on a weekday, I don't think they are actually necessary. Vivienne's is not your average local Chinese restaurant. It's a trendy and upscale Asian-fusion restaurant serving dishes with a modern twist. While you could easily do family-style at this restaurant, we decided to get individual dishes. My friend ordered the TRIPLE PEPPER CHICKEN (+$18.50) which had bell peppers, I think birds eye peppers, and jalapeño peppers. He picked out half of the jalapeños because it ended up being too much for him, but he liked the dish overall. My other friend ordered the PUMPKIN CURRY WITH CHICKEN (+$20) which honestly looked like any other curry from a Thai restaurant. However, she enjoyed it and didn't have any qualms about it. I ordered the NINE FLAVOR BASIL BEEF (+20) and a side of brown rice. The beef was wonderfully marinated and had strong flavors of basil, soy sauce, peanut, and a tad of sweetness from the hoisin sauce. I'm not sure what all nine flavors were, but it was extremely tasty and honestly tasted more Thai than Chinese. The beef came with sautéed bean sprouts, which I thought added a nice textural contrast to the soft beef. Portions are on the smaller side, but that was to be expected. Service was decent. We had two younger guys as our servers who were friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Bathrooms are clean. The women's bathroom is quite bright and flashy with patterns of red tiling. Overall, 4/5 for food, 4/5 for service, 4/5 for atmosphere