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Seattle's Best of the Best
A very curated and exclusive list of places I deeply enjoyed in Seattle
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Kyle’s 5-star review: This is one of the more affordable meal options in the greater Seattle area. Located up north in Lynnwood, this place specializes in banh mis, but they also have other dishes like pho. It is a fairly modest restaurant, reminiscent of hole in the wall restaurant vibes. Parking lot and exterior are of questionable quality, which means the food should be good. I got the grilled pork banh mi and 2 egg rolls, totaling a little more than $12. These days, with inflation, where else can you find a place at this price point that gives you a delicious, satisfying meal? The banh mi here has very crunchy and nicely toasted bread, and the grilled pork is marinated well, not too salty, and does not have too much fat in it. The vegetables were fairly fresh as well. The egg rolls were good but nothing too special. I merely ordered it as it sounded good to have and I needed a heavier meal before a long hike thereafter. While the restaurant is busy most hours of the day, we only waited 5-10 minutes tops for our food and the line moves fairly fast. -
Kyle’s 5-star review: I have had a decent number of hand roll places when I was in Los Angeles, such as Kazunori, and this place is in those leagues. This place gets quite busy on weekends, but reservations are not too hard to get a few days ahead, and it is highly recommended if you go during prime time. For the experience, I sat at the chef's counter where I get to see all the action. What is good about the chef's counter is that, while typically dedicated for walk in guests only and for small parties / solo diners, when you order the hand rolls, they give them to you one by one for maximum freshness and seaweed crunchiness. The slight downside is that you won't be able to get a nice picture spread of all the handrolls at once, so keep this into consideration when you decide where to sit if you make a reservation. I went with the 5 set hand rolls and added the foie gras nigiri. The 5 set hand rolls, as it was later in the night, instead of the Honshimeji mushroom, it is substituted for the eggplant which is also pretty solid. The other hand rolls were the spicy tuna, negi-hama, king salmon, and negi-toro. My personal favorites were the salmon and the negi-toro due to the overall combination of flavors. All of the hand rolls were served fresh and with minimal effort, the seaweed was still very crunchy and I could easily take a few bites without the seaweed being too soggy. The foie gras nigiri was highly recommended by a lot of reviews, and it is a nice experience to try. For $9 for one piece, it could feel a bit pricey, but it is still a great value relative to how much you would normally pay for foie gras at a fine dining restaurant. What stands out here is that they add cotton candy to it, both for the unique infusion of flavors and for the aesthetic. It is definitely very rich, so save this for the last (they do a good job in serving specific rolls and dishes in a specific order, so you likely don't need to worry about that at all!) Service was outstanding as they did not rush me and they were very patient. The cadence of each hand roll was on point as I got hand rolls without waiting too long or felt too rushed. Water refills were pretty consistent as I ended up drinking lots of water throughout the meal. This is overall a nice spot to go, though with a somewhat small variety for the menu, this place is highly recommended for smaller parties. This is a place that could be a nice treat, as it is somewhat pricey - I spent close to $50 after tax and tip, and it was considered a lighter dinner for what I ordered. -
Kyle’s 5-star review: Located in the Alki Homestead, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Il Nido serves up delicious Italian food in an upscale setting without necessarily breaking the bank compared to a fine dining establishment. Food, service, and ambience mirror that of a fancy restaurant. We made reservations a few weeks in advance for 8:15pm for 4 of us on a Thursday, and they were able to seat us when some of us showed up 20 minutes early. Generally reservations can be hard to get for good dinner time spots, but no worries if you get a late reservation - while they "close" at 9pm, the restaurant was still half full by 10pm as everyone takes their time fully enjoying the most of the meal. We had an enjoyable 2 hr meal, well coursed and timed perfectly, from antipasti to sides and pasta to dessert. We got the focaccia, bibb lettuces, asparagi, polenta, gnocchi primavera (special, off menu), mezze maniche (special, off menu), mafaldinne, tiramisu, and olive oil cake to share. I also personally got myself a glass of white wine to pair with the pasta - the waitress did mention it's not necessarily a perfect pairing but rather she explained the specific flavors and notes of some of the recommended wines which helped me narrow down to a specific wine I went with. The amount of food we ordered was enough for a nice, satisfying meal for 4 people. Starters: focaccia is a nice starter - a bit small for $9, but served with a nice olive oil mixture with rosemary - simple yet elegant. Bibb lettuce is also excellent - the lettuce is fresh and while not the biggest fan of balsamic, they made the dressing very palatable. Sides, our "second course": asparagi was rich in flavor; the walnut sauce is quite addicting. Polenta is very buttery and they executed very well as I did not get bored of eating a sizable quantity of it. Usually, polenta can get very one dimensional in flavor very quickly, as it is a grain, but one that is possible to eat it by itself. Pasta: mafaldinne is a mushroom pasta dish and the pasta has a nice al dente texture. Mezze maniche is a walnut pesto pasta dish and it was a bit on the richer side for me. Gnocchi primavera is pretty solid - it is a favorite among some of my friends as well. The sauce here is also on the richer side. The pasta here honestly tastes better than it looks. My friends did not leave much for me to try, so that speaks volumes to how good the pasta is (fortunately, I am not really into big dinners so it was cool) Dessert: olive oil cake was fantastic. I like the berry, fruity top with the cream on the side for the additional depth in flavor. Tiramisu is pretty interesting as there were coffee bits on top, so there is definitely a good chunk of caffeine, which may or may not be good depending on what you want. It does make it a nice replacement for post-meal coffee, at least for me. Both desserts are "not too sweet" which is my favorite level of sweetness. Service is excellent. The host welcomed us warmly when we arrived. The waitress removed crumbs off the table in between courses, which even a lot of fine dining establishments don't - honestly I really appreciate this especially for food photos. She gave water refills off the bottle, whenever she is free to swing by the table, even though we could pour the water ourselves. She was also very knowledgeable about the dishes and wine selection and helps us decide what to order, and they are not necessarily items that are the most expensive items on the menu.
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Kyle’s 5-star review: I was feeling a bit under the weather today so this place hits the spot - a nice warm bowl of congee, but it is not just a regular congee. This place offers creative takes on congee, from tom yum congee to congee with crab! Honestly, congee places are quite underrated - if you are looking at soup-based restaurants, a lot of them are ramen shops, etc, and this is one of the very few places that stray from the ubiquitous. I personally got the tom yum congee which has 5 large pieces of shrimp, along with the usual tom yum seasonings like lemongrass, as well as garlic, ginger, and XO sauce. The congee itself was very flavorful but not too salty or tangy; it has the right balance. I really loved the fact that there is a lot of lemongrass flavor to it, which is my favorite type of seasoning. Price-wise, yes it is on the more expensive side, at $18 before tax, but given they did an excellent job to represent a simple dish like congee, I would give it to them that the value is there. Service is also fairly quick, but not instantaneous as it was made to order. There is limited parking in the small plaza, and the place can be somewhat hard to find. Regardless, this is a solid spot if you want to try something new in the area. -
Kyle’s 5-star review: Wow! Props to the chef for operating this restaurant as a one man show! This is truly a hidden gem - a small restaurant (5 seats counter, 1 2-top table, 1 4-top table) tucked away in a quiet street in Kent, far away from the Seattle city center. I made an impromptu trip here after dropping my friend off at the airport, skimming the reviews if I needed reservations, etc and decided to just call them in advance (my friends mentioned you can also reach out to them on IG as well if you don't like to call) to book a solo spot for 6pm. Normally you need much more advanced notice, especially if you have 2 or more people in your party, or try your luck walking in at opening. While dining in, 2 parties were already turned away as the place was fully booked for the night. I got the chef's choice nigiri which is currently still priced at $45 which is an amazing deal especially after all the inflation. This comes with 12 pieces of assorted nigiri, plus unagi and tamago (so 14 pieces total!) presented in a dish. I believe you are supposed to eat it from bottom to top, in a right to left direction, which I did not realize immediately, but it does make sense. The chef explained to me each fish in that specific order, and the top left, final, piece is the tamago which is usually a sweet nigiri to finish off the meal. Fortunately, I took a video to recap as the chef spoke fairly fast, so I recommend doing that to reflect on the experience. I fortunately recognize most of the fish at this point given the amount of sushi restaurants I have gone, but it could be overwhelming if you were fairly new to the sushi experience. Majority of the fish here are marinated, most of them with yuzu and soy sauce, some with garnishes, one of them torched, etc. You can somewhat imagine this to be the budget yet great alternative to Ltd Edition's omakase especially when Ltd reservations can be harder to get than this one. For readers (and for my future reference), these are the pieces that the chef served this night, which of course is subject to change: 1. Sea bass from Greece 2. Sea bream from Greece 3. Red snapper from Baja California 4. Sea bream from Japan, torched (aburi) 5. Scallop from Hokkaido 6. Salmon belly from Canada 7. Hamachi belly from Japan 8. Ocean trout (steelhead) from Scotland 9. Albacore tuna from Canada 10. Bluefin tuna from Mexico 11. Fatty tuna from Mexico 12. Ika (Squid) 13. Unagi (Eel) 14. Tamago (Egg) Service wise, it is good but not excellent, but the quality of food is amazing, which deserves the 5 stars. I was expecting the omakase to be served piece by piece for maximum freshness but maybe it was because I squeezed in the reservation last minute and that I was the only one doing the omakase while dining in, so it would take a lot of effort for the chef to properly time each piece. He checked up on me regularly and refilled my water a few times which was good. I will definitely be coming back, maybe as a group, to try more things or even just get the omakase again solely because the price for the quality is just so good. While this place is 20+ miles from the city center, even for tourists, this place is worth the detour. -
Kyle’s 5-star review: After hearing a lot of good things about this restaurant, I finally checked this place out as I am in the area. I went with 2 other friends for an early dinner, around 4pm, and there was ample seating, but it got busy really quickly by the time it reached 5pm. We shared 2 appetizers and 2 entrees - pork fresh spring rolls, pork belly yakitori, chicken katsu curry, and Khao Soi chicken. The pork fresh spring rolls was a great starter - it comes with a dipping sauce that is lightly spicy and complements well with the spring roll. The spring roll had a good amount of pork and lettuce, all of which are indeed fresh. The pork belly yakitori had a good meat to fat ratio - not too fatty but also there is enough fat to bring forth the flavor. There is hoisin sauce and kimchi on the side that further enhances the flavor, but it is not necessary to add to the pork belly as it is flavorful enough alone. The chicken katsu curry was decent, above average. It was not out of the ordinary but enjoyable enough. The Khao Soi chicken had noodles with al dente texture and lots of vegetables. The curry soup is very fragrant and the leftover rice mixed with the soup made a nice finish to the entrees. I personally got the Singapore Sling - which came with a shark cup! I always love gin-based cocktails and this one also hits the spot both flavor-wise and presentation-wise. For $14, this is one of the better deal cocktails I have enjoyed in a restaurant around the area. Service is excellent. Water refills are frequent as they switch up the water jugs whenever they were almost empty. The waitress was friendly and had some small talk, and liked how we take lots of pictures. It was unexpected that she gave us an extra bowl of rice and also free dessert - mango sticky rice + coconut gelato which I highly recommend as the dessert was not too sweet but at the same time refreshing and very fruity. Even without the freebies, this still stands as a solid 5 stars for the food and the service! -
Kyle’s 5-star review: This place is a pretty highly regarded place, but the lines are not as bad as popular dessert places like Susu / Flour Box due to it being fairly out of the way for most people. On a Sunday morning 8:30am, it was still about a 20 min line to order pastries even though the line was out the door. My mind was set on just getting the cruffin but somehow 2 more pastries ended up in the box because, temptation and sunk cost fallacy. I got their cruffin, which this time is the passionfruit cheesecake, as well as the onion and Gruyère croissant for something savory to eat beforehand and the honeycomb cronut. The passionfruit cheesecake cruffin is so good - there's a biscuit on top dipped in a tangy passionfruit sauce, with some cream on top. Inside is some passionfruit filling that was also slightly tangy. The cruffin itself is very crunchy and buttery, as expected since a cruffin is basically croissant muffin. For $7, it was a bit on the pricey side but it was pretty filling. After all, the cruffin is also their most popular pastry. The onion and Gruyère croissant is very flavorful. The same buttery and flaky notes are apparent in the croissant, with a super flavorful center that makes you salivate. The honeycomb Cronut was the "worst" of the 3 but still pretty good. I just wasn't too big of a fan of the honey crumble on top that sticks to your teeth, but I like the honey flavor filling inside the Cronut. However, the Cronut itself is not as crunchy as the other croissant pastries I ordered, but that's because there's a lot of filling inside. The small miss I could think of is that they attempted to put my pastries into 3 bags. I paid $20+ on pastries already for just myself and it's very hard to carry all of it like that without ruining the food presentation, so I requested a box which they ended up accommodating. -
Kyle’s 5-star review: I went here for a Sunday morning breakfast/brunch and this place is very Instagrammable! From the interior to the food itself, everything to the finest details looks so nice. We got the horchata latte, Nutella mocha, caprese waffle, matcha waffle, and chorizo breakfast sandwich. Prices are excellent as the coffee is very high quality and pretty but at the price of a standard latte in a coffee shop. Each waffle is $9.75+tax and the breakfast sandwich is $5.90+tax. It's hard to beat these prices for brunch at this caliber elsewhere. The coffee is a bit sweet but fairly strong. The latte art is excellent and unique, and they seem to choose a random one for you, but it doesn't hurt to ask if you can get a specific one. The waffles are quickly prepared and made to order, and the texture is soft and slightly crispy. Even though they look small because of the rectangular shape, it is actually a sizable portion. I love the slight matcha taste from the matcha waffle, and it is not too sweet, my favorite level of sweetness. The chorizo breakfast sandwich is packed with calories and the croissant is fairly crunchy as it seemed twice baked. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place for a casual hangout spot / quick meal / date! -
Kyle’s 5-star review: I went here for a relatively early dinner at 5pm as I had strong sushi cravings, and it was not too busy. There were people queuing up to get the rolls and nigiris, but it was primarily to scout what is available before starting to fill up the plate. The plates are small plastic trays that can fit around 12 pieces - it really depends on what you get - inari, nigiri, rolls, gunkan, etc. Filling up the tray is around 1lb, which should be a satisfactory amount for a nice, filling meal. Currently, it is priced at $14.99/lb, which is a good deal, and I personally have not eaten much the whole day so I ended up getting 1.5lbs which is 15 pieces of sushi, and I ended up paying less than $24 after tax, which is a really good deal. I got 6 pieces of rolls which has an emphasis on imitation crab and salmon, but they all hit the spot. There are many kinds of rolls, but most of them are variants with some ingredients modified. There were also some rolls with lobster, unagi, etc that I also tried. They are definitely on par with some of the sushi restaurants that serve rolls, except that this is a more casual setting and priced less. I also got some nigiri like unagi, seared salmon, and cuttlefish. I personally loved the seared salmon the most as it is the most flavorful. I also tried an inari with lobster which took a bulk of the weight but I'd say 4-6 of these would be more than enough for a meal. If you want value, go for nigiri. If you want simplicity, go for inari. If you want a flavor adventure, go for the rolls. However, you cannot really go wrong with any! I will definitely see myself coming back here fairly regularly, since I get to control how little or how much I eat, and I always tend to have some craving for sushi. It was just hard to satisfy when restaurants nearby only serve rolls with limited variety since 1 order is 8-10 pieces, so that already is a meal if you go solo, and they are fairly pricey. Now, with this place, I can pop in anytime they are open and even get a few pieces and be happy with the food. -
Kyle’s 5-star review: This is a fairly intimate bar tucked upstairs of Biang Biang Noodles in Capitol Hill. This setup somewhat resembles Phocific Standard Time, a bar located upstairs of the Pho Bac downtown location. I went here on a Thursday night around 7:30pm, and it was not too busy. We were able to walk right in to one of the tables, as we were a party of 2. If it is even less busy, we probably would have gotten the bar seats, but the table we got does offer good views of the front of the bar. We tried the following cocktails: Pink Moonlight - one of the more popular drinks, gin-based. I love the fragrant lavender and the aesthetics - full of bubbles and a burning rosemary as the "cherry on top." Dragon's Breath - I love the smokiness and the show you get when they present the drink to you. I tasted more of the whiskey than the hojicha, but the smokiness enhances the drink. This is one of the more expensive drinks but one of the stronger ones for sure. Lychee Blossom - fairly easy to drink as it is fruity and fairly sweet. There is actual lychee and it is a gin-based drink too. Iron Buddha Tea "Latte" - this is a twist as there is rum and pineapple, so it is a fusion of tropical flavors and Asian inspired flavors. I love the composition of the drink overall. Service is fairly good as water refills were present and they brought up the drinks in a timely manner. There is also tea served in a pretty dish-like cup at the very end. Overall, I am a fan of this place, and I am glad to see more Asian inspired cocktail bars in Seattle! -
Kyle’s 5-star review: This is a relatively new upscale restaurant in Wallingford, and I have heard good things amongst my foodie friends. We made reservations just in case, for a Friday dinner, and we got every single item on the main menu and 2 of the 4 desserts - Baked Alaska and Brioche. This was just the right amount of food for 4 people. Starters: Rosette cookie - flaky, sweet and savory; probably my favorite. Love the sweet onion jam Radish cake - decent, geoduck added a nice texture. This dish kind of reminds me of the dim sum variant Foie gras torchon - foie gras was so buttery I almost mistaken it as butter! The onion tart added more flavor and richness Small plates: Crab louie - generous amounts of crab and very fresh. Asparagus was flavorful though a little bit burnt Piri-piri carrots - sesame cracker dominated the dish temporarily, carrots were nicely cooked Kanpachi - prepared in a sashimi manner, fairly light dish Entrees: Pork collar - the fat is very flavorful and the pork is fairly juicy. It looks like tofu Halibut - nicely seared, the dumpling / dough was soft and fluffy. Also fresh Lion's mane schnitzel - love this one. Vegetarian, schnitzel was fried well, and the celery on top adds additional flavor and depth. Lamb loin - this one was okay as the meat was a little tough, though prepared medium rare. This one was a heavier dish Sides: Heirloom potatoes - above average smashed fried potatoes you would find in a burger place, etc. Love the onion aioli Spring greens - fairly standard, a little bit less flavorful than the other dishes Crumpets - crunchy outside and soft inside. A miss is the butter is a bit too salty and the crumpets were a little bit burnt on one side Desserts: Baked Alaska - fairly sweet, kinda meringue like cover. The rhubarb was fairly subtle. I like this one more. Brioche - black sesame somewhat dominated the flavors, but the cream was light and fairly liquid so the bread soaks up a good amount for an enhanced flavor. Wine: we got the Armour La Fontaine which was a syrah from Washington state, so it is local. It paired pretty well with all the dishes to various degrees, so the sommelier did an excellent job with the wine recommendations. Service: excellent. Water refills are frequent and dishes and utensils are cleared at regular intervals to ensure a nice flow of the courses. Price wise, it was about $130 per person after tax and tip, which is on the higher end of a sit down a la carte restaurant, but the quality is high up and I would consider this to be around the level of fine dining. It is just that it is not a tasting menu format. -
Kyle’s 5-star review: A lot of people went here for restaurant week, but I personally went for a splurge dinner for myself, having a bit more control of what I want to get and add-ons. I made a reservation just in case, but for a Sunday dinner, it was not busy at all. Only 2 other tables were occupied when I ate around 5pm. I got the HH seared wagyu sushi 1pc, wagyu 4 ways, the $45/person tasting course, and kokkaku sour. Seared wagyu sushi - for $4 during HH or $12 for 2 pieces during regular hours, you get a large, thinly sliced wagyu nigiri that will be seared right in front of you. The meat was sooooo tender and flavorful, and everything just meshes well. If I wasn't stuffed from the other items, I would have 100% gotten a few more pieces. This is one item that I would love to come back for more! Wagyu 4 ways - there was A5 wagyu sashimi and nigiri, which allow you to try A5 wagyu in 2 different formats. The sashimi gave me a nice introduction to what actual nice A5 wagyu should be, in terms of fattiness and marbling. The Americah wagyu gunkan sushi was also really good, a bit stronger in flavor. I wasn't too interested in the tare-tare with quail egg, though, but it was still solid. Tasting course - The amuse of the day was a chilled corn soup which was very smooth and has strong notes of corn flavor. - I chose the pate du campagne for appetizer which seems to be a new choice for the tasting menu since it was not shown in the online menu yet. I found this okay since pate is not really for me, but the spread of in-house mustard, pickles and carrots did enhance the dish alongside the crispy baguette - For the main, I got the Zabuton wagyu steak which was a $14 supplement, which is not bad at all since Zabuton has more marbling while the Kainomi had a more balanced distribution of meat and fats. If I want to splurge, I would want better cuts without completely breaking my bank. - For dessert, I got the fire tofu cheesecake which they also torch in front of you. The flavor is very apparent, with the cheesecake giving creamy notes. It is a somewhat sweet dessert that is very smooth. For the drink, I got the Kokkaku sour because I was intrigued by the stack of lemon presentation. Not only was it aesthetic, but it was also very easy to drink. It was very refreshing during these warmer days. Service was excellent as they check up on you regularly and refill water regularly. They also serve the dishes in a timely manner without being rushed and clear the dishes as needed. -
Kyle’s 5-star review: The name speaks for itself, from the very moment you arrive at the bar. My first impression was that the bar looked like it was closed since the door is completely dark, with the only evidence that they are actually open coming from the noise inside. On a Thursday night, it was not busy at all, so we could choose anywhere to seat. Perhaps there were about 6-8 tables occupied, but the bar was completely empty, so we took advantage of that to be seated at the bar with an excellent view of the liquor selection. We tried 3 cocktails total - Rich & Famous, Quarters for the Seoul, and Coco Mango Milk Punch. The Rich & Famous is a very interesting drink, which reminds me of one of the drinks at the Anonymous Bar in Prague. Upon receiving the drink, the bartender will take a polaroid. We requested an additional polaroid so the both of us get to keep the memories, but do keep in mind they do charge $5 extra per polaroid. It is okay, since it is a souvenir and of high quality. The drink is fairly strong - more alcohol forward with hints of citrus, though it is sweet enough to not be very bitter like a martini. It obviously is more expensive with less elegance, as the polaroid was not signed, as well as the cost of living. The Quarters of the Seoul is the drink that I came here for, as I am a visual drinker and enjoy nice presentation. This drink is presented in a SPAM container, and the drink itself is soju-based and fruity in a more tropical manner since they use passion fruit and banana. It is very easy to drink and I would 100% order this again if I come back. The Coco Mango Milk Punch is less elaborate of a drink but still delicious. It is a vermouth based drink and more alcohol-forward, since it is a more concentrated drink, and the reason this drink stood out was the use of clarified mango, involving a thorough process. Price wise, these cocktails are about average to above average, but they are well worth the price based on quality, presentation, and experience. -
Kyle’s 5-star review: I have a love hate relationship for bespoke cocktail bars because more than half the time, it is a miss. However, it is all love here - all 3 cocktails my friend and I got were big hits, and reminiscent to the bespoke cocktails I had when I went to Bar Benfiddich in Tokyo. This is not quite at that level yet, but it is excellent enough and I am fortunate to live about a mile from here, so it is as good as it gets. The only challenge is reservations, but I was able to score a same day 1 hour reservation at 6:45pm, granted it was on a Wednesday. Otherwise, you will have to book like exactly 6 days in advance if you aim for weekend prime times. The bar was empty when I went so I nicely asked the bartender if my friend nearby can walk in, and he was able to accommodate him too without being rushed to leave, despite spending close to 2 hours. This bar is located inside Tavern Law. You go up to the telephone booth to say your name and then the door will be unlocked. Open the door, go up the stairs, and you just entered the speakeasy! Bespoke cocktails mean you tell the bartender your preferences, and they will make the drink for you. This is the only bespoke bar I have been where the bartender patiently explained most of the ingredients and liquor used while making the drink and sometimes even goes into detail why he chose which ingredient. First cocktail - smoky and fruity, something with egg whites, make it pretty, add something with fire. So the bartender made something with scotch, gin, and black currant, with a lime on fire on top. The drink profile is exactly what I stated and wanted, and it is indeed very pretty. It is also fairly strong. Second cocktail - herbal and flowery, more citrus, with absinthe and shochu base. I have gained an increased interest in absinthe cocktails ever since I went to a few absintheries in Prague. The shochu chosen carried forward the herbal notes, while there is mint garnish and more citrus forward afternotes from Etrog, hops flower, and orange blossom water. Third cocktail - aperol and elderflower. This one was beautifully crafted like a royal cocktail - the color coming from the combination of aperol and elderflower. This drink is prepared as a spritz, garnished with some grapes. Overall, I am blown away by all the drinks we ordered. At $21 per drink before tax/tip, this is as good as it gets value wise. It is a bit higher than cocktails nearby (usually $15-20), but the quality and uniqueness more than makes up for it. -
Kyle’s 5-star review: One of the newer restaurants in Belltown, this one stands out as a hot and new restaurant in my books. I went here around 10:30pm for late night, which is good since they have happy hour daily from 10pm to close, on top of 4-6pm (except Sunday which is all day). There is currently a promotion in June for pride, so we opted to get charged regular pricing of items from the HH menu, since the promotion is buy 2 appetizers OR 1 entree and get a free drink (including cocktails on that list, which ranges $16-18), and happy hour is only a few dollars off the regular price. So effectively, you just "pay" $5-6 for a cocktail which is a good price. For cocktails, we got: - The ABG - apple, blueberry, gin. Sweet and intoxicating just like the real deal. - Singapore Sling - tropical vibes from the pineapple, fairly strong - Chiang Mai Shuffle - blue drink, very herby For food, we got: - Kalabaw Wings - fried wings garnished with lemongrass, my favorite herb, served with coconut galangal sauce. I love that this place serves galangal since it is not that widely found around here. - Chives Cake - love the chewiness to this dish, along with the chili sweet ginger soy sauce - Ginger Truffle Fries - nothing special but still delicious, good to fill up a meal - Papaya Salad - also nothing out of the ordinary but prepared freshly and still very delicious - Chicken Kalabaw Noodles - lots of mushrooms with chicken in the noodles, and the noodles are cooked fairly al dente and soaks up the soy sauce. Service was good as water refills are present (though usually on request), and food is brought out in a timely manner. Also, the host was willing to accommodate us in the dining room table adjacent to the bar, since they initially said to sit at the bar since dining room is closed at that hour, but the bar was full. This just implies they want to serve people in one area of the restaurant since they are closing soon for the day, and I am glad they gave us that flexibility. -
Kyle’s 5-star review: This is a fairly nice fine dining restaurant located around the Kirkland area. We booked a reservation for a Wednesday dinner for 4 people, and it was not too hard to get a reservation for opening time. However, do plan ahead if you go for Friday or Saturday. They're currently open Tuesday and Wednesday and Friday and Saturday. Parking is street parking which is not too hard early in the day, or you can valet for $10. My friend and I got one omnivore and one pescatarian and did some substitutions to try as much as we can without paying an insane amount on supplements. Some courses can be subbed like the tagliatelle for the tajarin and the vegetable and desserts courses can be swapped. You can also swap between omnivore and pescatarian options too to have a best of both worlds approach. We started with house made focaccia which absolutely stands out - crispy bread with soft interior, and each bite soaks with delicious yet not overpowering amounts of olive oil. Then there's amuse bouche that has a cannoli with caviar, crostini, and baby carrot with chickpea crema which you can eat the entire thing. It's a nice plate to start, but nothing too memorable. Bread service - 2 breads (cumin and roasted garlic potato) and 2 crackers (rosemary and sea salt, and 36 month Parmesan reggiano) variants. They are good but we were still thinking of the focaccia Frutti di mare - love the scallops and oysters but the uni is just decent. Squid ink sauce A5 Miyazaki wagyu croccante - I love this one - very tender meat (raw) with toasted bread. A light toast Tagliatelle - good, has mushrooms, cooked al dente Tajarin with creme fraiche and white sturgeon caviar - substitution, also a great pasta. The caviar blends well with the tajarin flavors Little gems - has anchovy and the Parmesan reggiano, sharp and fresh Asparagus with black garlic - substitution, you also have one piece of that if you go with the omnivore course. I really love this along with the presentation. The shallots are pickled so it provides a slightly sweet and sour contrast Palate cleanser - kinda like a raspberry sorbet. Don't be fooled by the plating as I thought the white center was also food Alaskan halibut - spot prawn bisque - cooked well, blends well with the broth Venison - I prefer this main. Venison is so tender and juicy you can even eat it by just biting or a dull knife (since I was sharing, my friend had the sharper knife for the venison course). The spring onion agrodolce bombolino is a bread with the onion inside and is so flavorful and enhances the very savory black garlic asparagus and venison. Probably my favorite dish in the whole tasting menu, aside from the focaccia at the beginning Pavlova with strawberry and lemon curd - one bite, fairly solid Le Bombe - a nice finish to the meal. Very hearty, love the sweet contrast with yuzu Sichuan peppercorn gelato for a play on hot and cold Vanilla bean panna cotta - substitution, also very good and standard Service is excellent as they make sure you always have wine and water with the food. Food cadence is good in timing but the progression feels a little bit random as we start off with a heavy amuse bouche followed by a lighter A5 croccante / frutti di mare The sommelier recommended nice wines, both white and red, to pair with our courses. We started with a Sauvignon blanc then proceeded with a red wine after to pair with the later courses. Overall, the food is good and price range is fair - after tax and tip, it was about $325 a person for tasting menu ($205 base) plus 2 bottles of wine. If you go solo, wine pairing is good for variety but if you don't mind variety, going with a group to split a bottle or two will be a fraction of the price. -
Kyle’s 5-star review: This is a fairly fast causal dessert spot in Bellevue that is quite unassuming outside due to all the construction at the moment, but you are transported to a cozy cafe ambience as you step foot into the place. We tried the ube taro coconut which is not too sweet and very refreshing. The ube and taro flavors were apparent but did not dominate the coconut pudding. I liked how they put the dessert into a reusable jar, which you can take home and/or return 10 of it for a free single coconut dessert. They also have a loyalty program where you can enter 3 words to a text to claim points, $5 off after 50 points ($1 per point spent). I look forward to coming back to try more flavors, specifically the ones with mochi!! -
Kyle’s 5-star review: This is a lot more hyped up of a place than I expected! They are only open for a few days, and there is a huge line up even right at opening. I parked in their plaza and got in line around 5:05pm, and it took about 20 minutes for my turn to enter the waitlist. I was quoted a 2.5hr wait (because I was solo, while parties immediately before and after me were quoted a 3.5hr wait). In reality, I got my text 1 hr later saying the table was ready, so my total wait was closer to 1.5hrs. This is totally okay since the restaurant is located just 5 min walk from Bellevue Square, so you can spend your time waiting by doing some shopping nearby! I got the premium tendon set (anago eel, $28.95) and got the tencha set upgrade for $4 more. The set comes with anago conger eel, chicken breast, prawn, basa, crab stick, French beans, baby corn, shiitake mushroom, and onsen egg. I got the Hokkaido white rice and the (non-spicy) ginger sauce, per the waiter recommendation, since the spicy sauce is also served tableside. Everything was really fresh, and the tendons are lightly battered and perfectly crispy. The ginger sauce is a bit sweet and quite addicting with the rice. My only complaint is that there is not much rice, but that is good for me too, as the bowl is relatively low carb. The regular set also comes with miso soup and chawanmushi. One bowl is enough for one person for a satisfying meal. The tencha set upgrade is slightly worth it for a different experience. Recommend to enjoy the dish as-is for half the bowl before you experience it with the tencha (kombu dashi broth). There is not much for the upgrade, aside from the broth and some wasabi, seaweed, and green onion. But the broth makes it a nice different experience. Service is good even before considering the fact that they just recently opened. I did need to flag for a water refill, but they also proactively gave more napkins after realizing I dropped my chopsticks on the table and used my napkin to wipe the chopsticks. Overall, I am really impressed by the food here, and I would gladly come back and do not mind the long queue given the presence of a waitlist and proximity to Bellevue Square mall. -
Kyle’s 5-star review: This is a cute Asian dessert place in the less busy parts of Capitol Hill. We went here on a Tuesday after dinner and it was fairly busy, but we were able to snag a two top table on the side to fit the 3 of us. We shared the Strawberry Nutella Shibuya Toast and Strawberry Cheesecake Bingsu, which was more than enough for 3 people. Price was fair as each order is fairly large portions. Strawberry Nutella Shibuya Toast - large toast with nutella, topped with chocolate ice cream and sliced strawberries. The toast is quite buttery, crunchy outside and soft inside. We intended to take this to-go since the bingsu is large already, but we ended up devouring this quickly because it was so good. Strawberry Cheesecake Bingsu - very good bingsu. The texture of the ice is good - fluffy yet not super cold to the touch. There are pieces of cheesecake that is on the sweeter side, topped with strawberry syrup on the side that is fairly sweet, but at least you can control the sweetness with the latter. I liked that the base bingsu is still flavorful with the condensed milk, but is not to sweet, my favorite level of sweetness. There is vanilla ice cream on top. It is quite interesting that the bingsu is placed in a base that looks like a stove. All these desserts are aesthetic, so that is a bonus. This is ideal for small group gatherings or a date spot given the vibes of coziness and cuteness. I'd definitely come back to try the other variations when I am in the area! -
Kyle’s 5-star review: Did I just find my favorite noodle spot in Seattle? I was pretty impressed by the quality and price of dishes here, and I squeezed in the opportunity to check this out on a Thursday for early dinner. Their hours are a bit hard to make unless it is the weekend, but most people tend to go here for lunch. I got the P1. Pak Mor Yuan which is their signature, and N3. Su Kho Thai (old style) noodle soup. The Pak Mor Yuan comes with 2 or 4 pieces, but since I went solo, the cashier was really nice and mindful of the amount of food I order (since I wanted to try both) and offered to just give me 1 piece for half the price of 2 pieces so that I don't feel uncomfortably full. 1 piece + the noodle soup was actually more than enough for a meal in the end. The Pak Mor Yuan is ground pork wrapped with rice noodles, which is one of the more unique dishes and one of the few places in Seattle that serve it. If you only want to try one dish, this is it. Add the dipping sauce and it is a nice snack. The Su Kho Thai was the cashier's recommendation and what I was leaning on getting, since noodles like Khao Soi are a lot more common in Thai restaurants, but I have never had a Su Kho Thai before. I liked the spicy, sweet and tangy soup, and the combination can be approximately likened to a soupy Pad Thai, with a bit more richness. There is ground pork and fish balls as toppings too. The noodles were cooked nicely al dente. Service is limited to bringing the food and bussing the table, as you self-serve water and other optional sauces. This is to be expected for a more fast-casual type of place. Overall, I highly recommend this place and is in my books for one of my favorites in Seattle! -
Kyle’s 5-star review: I went here on my way north and was intrigued by the Korean style burritos. We went around opening on Sunday and it was fairly busy with a backlog of orders, but they make the burritos super fast. We were in and out of the place in 30 minutes. We got the Flaming Boar and Crispy Chicky. The flaming boar was a bit on the sweeter side for me, but there was a lot of meat and other ingredients. The crispy chicky is pretty delicious - I like that one more. The sauce is a bit salty but you can customize to have less sauce, which I will do if I go here next time. There's a lot of chicken katsu and not too much rice which makes the proportions fairly generous and filling. One big plus about the place is that the burritos are super affordable - $13 roughly after tax, and the burritos are large enough to have 2 satisfying meals. -
Kyle’s 5-star review: Friend: "Why would you walk in the snow just for free food...see not worth getting sick" Me: "I'm going to the doctor's office" Friend: "Not worth getting sick just to see the doctor" Me: "Lmaooo I am talking about [this place, the speakeasy bar]" Amazing speakeasy that is somewhat of a hidden gem! Reservations can be a bit tough (usually booked a few days to a week in advance for popular times, especially for the 2 hr reservations which has the same deposit) and booking through Tock means you are guaranteed to spend a minimum of $25 per person (including gratuity). Note their 20% gratuity is 20% of the deposit allocated to tips, so per person, $20 goes towards the bill and $5 goes towards gratuity. The cocktails here are strong and are on the expensive side, so it is not a challenge to hit that minimum spend. We made a 2 hr reservation for 4 people for 5:30pm and got seated at a nice table which has hand sanitizer, 2 jugs of water, and 4 empty wine glasses. Once our complete party is seated, we were treated with hot towels (as it was snowing and below freezing outside, this was very nice) and a small tasting of champagne! The server is also quite friendly as he likes talking to people but also ensures we have our own conversations too. We tried the Big Board charcuterie (no menu prices, $39) which has olives, almonds, rosemary crackers, and a selection of cheese and charcuterie. I liked the mole pepperoni as it has a great fusion of flavors. Note this is the only food they serve, and it was a good call that we only ordered one instead of two, per the server's recommendation, as the portions are huge. I personally tried the Keeping the Stars Apart drink and the drink is wonderfully made. It was also quite strong. Despite a more scotch forward drink, as opposed to fruity, the drink is still aesthetic with a flower garnish. I also sampled my friend's drink, Salvador Dali Lama, which has a nice spicy kick to it, as well as the Rocky's Stinger, which is very strong and kind of like cough medicine. A big plus is all these drinks do not have ice to dilute the true flavors, so you are getting your money's worth. Like the doctor, the menu is very prescriptive but also leaves a little room for fun. They have a "doctor's prescription" where you tell them your preferences and they make a bespoke cocktail for you, but we opted out of that as the cocktails in the menu cater to us quite well already. They specifically indicate a standard drink is around 14g and they label each drink with the amount of alcohol in it to make sure you drink responsibly. Most drinks are at least 2 standard drinks. Don't forget to make a visit to the bathroom, even if you do not need to, because it is well decorated! There are orange polka dots in a white wall, drawing inspirations from Yayoi Kusama! I unabashedly took bathroom selfies because it is very pretty. The toilet is also self-cleaning and fairly advanced technologically compared to the standard toilet in most restaurants in America. -
Kyle’s 5-star review: Thai food is pretty strong in the Seattle area - and this place further distinguishes itself from the rest. Offering Isan style (northern Thai), the food here goes beyond the typical Pad Thai, curry, etc. Definitely be prepared for the spice - food here is a lot spicier than other places, but the spices really set this place apart from many others. We went here as a party of 4 on a Sunday dinner, and it was fairly packed but we were seated at the last available table. We ordered Sai Ua, Kao Soi, Yum Larb Isan, and Ba Mee Hang Muutoon to share family style. Sai Ua - the sausage is well spiced, a great way to whet your appetite for the food to come. While good, I still prefer the Laotian style sausage of Taurus Ox a bit more. Kao Soi - one of the more popular dishes on the menu. The curry is not as spicy as the other dishes, and the noodles and the crunchy noodles make this a hearty dish. It came with chicken, which is not anything special, but it makes the dish a bit more complete. Yum Larb Isan - we got this with chicken and it was very refreshing. A bit tangy, but overloaded with the Southeast spices such as lemongrass as well as mint, basil, etc, my favorite types of spices. This is probably the most spicy dish that we got, even though 3 of the 4 dishes were level 2 spice - but the lime did take off the heat a bit. Ba Mee Hang Muutoon - the tossed noodles are very flavorful and quite addicting. There were only 3 pieces of pork belly but each piece did not have a lot of fat yet it is still very tender and flavorful. I would definitely be down to come back to try other dish highlights, as we can only order so much before being too full. Dishes can be on the smaller portion but they are all hearty. It has been a while since we paid less than $20 per person for a meal of this quality! -
Kyle’s 5-star review: This is my new favorite boba place in the greater Seattle area! It is both a blessing and a curse that the only 2 locations are so far away from where I live, about 30min by car. Hence, it is so out of my way to go here, but that is also good because that will prevent me from going here like daily if it were any closer. They have so many creative drinks and interesting drinks that it will take me many visits to try them all - and the quality of the drinks itself really will drive me back here at some point in the future. I got their September monthly special which was the honey-gram mellow, featuring a chocolatey milk drink, graham crackers (optional), and a flaming marshmallow that gets dunked into the drink. Although a bit sweet, it was a very satisfying dessert. The drink is a liquid take of the smores. Boba texture is probably the best I have had in Seattle. A slight downside is that the drinks are a bit pricey - $1 for topping, $7 for the drink itself, and on top of that there is tax. And for the special drinks, you can't customize ice level. But I am okay with paying a dollar or so more for substantially better drinks here than on average / above-average drinks elsewhere, and their regular ice level is not that much so you still get your money's worth. -
Kyle’s 5-star review: One of the best hot pot places I have ever had in the greater Seattle area! Yes, it is very expensive ($80+ per person if you want to be full and have a hearty meal), and waits can be very long (1+ hour unless you make reservations a few days in advance minimum), but I would rather eat out half as much for the quality instead of settling for lower quality food that is just slightly cheaper. While my visit, according to my friend, is less than ideal, I cannot imagine how much better my experience would have been if everything worked out. There was no silver broth, and the ice cream machine broke, but these are very minor details in my overall experience here. For each person, you will need to select a broth of your own, as the soup is individual. I personally got the oxtail broth and it was quite light and refreshing. I often lean towards dipping my food in the sauces as well for the varied experience. While broth selection is individual, the other things you order are meant to be family style - I would recommend the combos over individual items if you have at least 3 people in the party as they are generally cheaper and have better presentation. For example, we got the deluxe combo which was $78 but it has live prawn, scallops, abalone, wagyu cubes, and shrimp paste, and it is wonderfully presented with smoke (dry ice) for the additional flair. On the other hand, it was ~$40-45 for 6 pieces of live prawn itself, while the combo has 4 pieces already - you can sort of do the math that the combo is much better deal. We also got beef tongue, lamb and beef combo, vegetable combo, and hand crafted noodles. Everything is very high in quality, not much tendon in the meats, and the wagyu cubes are so soft and tender. The prawns, although a bit tiny and mostly shell, are very fresh and sweet. The vegetable combo is good but had the least value - most of our broths already came with some vegetables like mushroom and corn, so if I were to go again, I would probably not order that. However, more veggies is always good! We also got a pitcher of watermelon juice that is fresh squeezed - $15 for a pitcher is a bit pricey so I also wouldn't really order again, though it was very refreshing. It's definitely better than getting a cup for $5 as a pitcher is maybe 5-6 cups shared among the 3 of us. Sauce bar is $3.99 per person but it also has other offerings beyond sauces, such as edamame, kimchi, cantaloupe, grapes, and peanuts. I personally really love the chili oil - not too spicy but also super aromatic. The initial sauce the waiter made for us is also very good. At the end of the meal, they will also serve you some ice cream. The ice cream machine broke right before we got the ice cream, so we got Haagen Dazs ice cream which is probably better than the ice cream in the machine anyway. Service is very good - before they showed us to the table, they gave a brief tour of the restaurant offerings so that we know where to go for what (sauce bar, etc). While we ate, they periodically pour more broth to the hot pot while you eat, and they also help refill water and other drinks you ordered even though we could do it ourselves at the table. -
Kyle’s 5-star review: Amazing Filipino brunch spot with very good value. I would go here very often if it weren't that far away from Seattle - this place is located all the way in Auburn, about a 30-45min drive from Seattle. You can preorder ahead online for "pickup" and specify that the order is for dine-in (so that your food will come out with actual plating rather than a to-go package) to avoid waiting too long for the food, but regardless they seem to prioritize dine-in orders first, but you will be gambling on seats. Typically online orders take 30-40min while dine-in took maybe 15-20min. Fortunately, the place is very spacious so there is more than enough seating usually, and for large groups (of party of 10 or more), simply call ahead so they can rearrange tables for the party. If you choose not to preorder online, you can also order at the front. This is more of a fast casual spot so you will need to bus your own table after you finish eating, which is the only downside of this place. We ordered the following and shared family style: Toasted coconut waffle: fairly standard, with a light coconut flavor from coconut flakes. This is not really anything special. Ube pancakes: 3 large pancakes with ube butter and sauce. This is quite delicious and very aesthetic. It is just the right amount of sweetness, though it is more than enough for one person. Pandan fried chicken: nicely battered, juicy, and well spiced fried chicken, plated in sweet and sour sauce and served with macaroni salad, garlic rice, and pickled vegetables. It is also a fairly large dish so it is meant to be shared. Sisig (special): though sisig itself is generally very fatty, this sisig is not super heavy. It comes with rice and a large plate of garlic rice, the perfect combo for some Filipino comfort food. The people in the Southside have it good - this is a place I would definitely go again for some brunch. It is well-priced (we spent less than $13 per person after tax) and we were very full at the end. This brings me back memories of good food when it was cheap, before all the inflation going on right now. -
Kyle’s 5-star review: This place is so pretty owo - it is so hard to find a place with delicious food with amazing presentation, and this hits the spot. Reservations are recommended and usually around a few days in advance especially for the weekend. We tried the following: Korat chicken wings: very crispy and juicy, though the least aesthetic of the dishes we got. Although the wings itself did not have too much flavor, the fried onions made this quite flavorful. I like the sweetness of the tamarind dipping sauce. Lava Scallop: not spicy, but rather, you can taste that the dish has a nice torched flavor. It is a bit pricey at ~$25 for 4 tiny scallops, but the other stuff in the dish like the cheese make it substantial and complex in flavor. Ka Ree Curry: we got prawns with this which were very fresh. It is very rich, and I wish it came with some rice to fully enjoy the curry sauce (we did order the dungeness crab fried rice but it is not purely white or brown rice) Dungeness crab fried rice: presented like an omurice, this dish has scrambled eggs over easy, with fried rice heavily mixed with crab meat that is quite buttery. No wonder this is one of the most popular dishes here. We also got the Di Lover, Purple Rain, and Equality Drink for our drinks, which are pretty as well. It is great to see that they have pictures associated to the drinks in the online menu so we can come up with an aesthetic. Price range is $$$. A satisfying dinner with drinks came out to be about $60 per person after tax / tip. Service is up there, especially for an Asian fusion restaurant. -
Kyle’s 5-star review: A classy bar with so many pretty drinks! I went here with a friend and it was so hard to choose which 2 out of the list of specialty cocktails (aka "Innovations") to get - there is a cannon, a magazine, ice cream, bath tub, flower pot, etc drinks and I just want to get them all. That will get us quite drunk (and also hurt the wallet), so we made a tough choice and got the Lawn Boy and Mrs. Eales's Receipt. Lawn Boy is more of a cocktail sour, with passionfruit, papaya, and citrus notes, shaped like a bathtub. The straw has a shovel on one end to scoop up the flower petals. Mrs. Eales's Receipt is shaped like an ice cream - the "ice cream" is actually a bubble that is quite ephemeral, so I quickly got my phone and snapped a pic of the drink before it poofed. The cone is the actual cup, with bourbon and smoky notes. Both of these drinks are so creative. The vibe kind of reminds me of Oscar Wilde in NYC, though less crowded and less noisy. This place is recommended to get reservations, though we got lucky and got seated at the bar immediately. When we arrived, the party behind us were quoted a 30-45 min wait and that was only 8pm Thursday, so definitely go early especially Friday and Saturday! The long wait walk-in, as well as the pricey drinks (easily $20-30+ per drink after tax/tip) are the only downsides, but if you are in for a splurge, this bar is the place to be. -
Kyle’s 5-star review: Wow! Finally some authentic (vouched by 4 Filipinos in our group) Filipino food, something that is super hard to find in the neighboring regions near downtown Seattle where I live. The other big Filipino restaurants I tried here are either modernized or fusion. A friend made a reservation for 10 people, for opening time on Sunday, in case it gets busy (it was surprisingly not busy today). It was a nice touch that they called to confirm our order and prep the food before opening and have it ready shortly after we arrived at 10am! We tried the following: Pinakbet: vegetable dish that contains bitter melon, okra, long beans, kabocha squash, eggplant and pork. This was the first time trying bitter melon, and I am not a fan haha, but it was a good experience. The other vegetables are pretty good. Ginisang monggo - sauteed mung beans. I really enjoyed this dish and while it is not the go-to dish to try in a Filipino restaurant like pancit and lechon kawali, I recommend getting this dish. The dish tastes substantially better than what it looks. Pancit (mixed) - the typical dish, but something with the seasoning and preparation make this taste much better than I remembered. Other variations are a bit too salty or too saucy, but this was just right. Pompano (fried) - served with mango salad and some shrimp paste. The frying did not yield a crispy texture, but it brings out the flavor of the fish. The fish otherwise did not have too much flavor, but the fixings gave it the flavor. Bicol Express - another dish that I would not really have gotten if I went with non-Filipino people. I never heard of this, but this was also one of my favorite dishes here. It is chicken with coconut milk, so it is very creamy. It goes super well with rice. Kare Kare - beef oxtail and shank in peanut sauce. The last time I had kare kare in a different restaurant, they used too much vinegar that I thought I would not enjoy it this time. However, this has a milder preparation so I greatly enjoyed it. Beef is very tender and fall off the bone type of texture. Pork lumpia - the standard - prepared thinly. This is probably one that was not as good as the other dishes. It is a good appetizer for a good price, but the filling is a little bit on the drier side. Lechon kawali - very crispy, and given that it is pork belly, it was great that there was not an insane amount of fat. It has the right meat to fat ratio, so there were no parts of this dish where I had to spit out extra fat. While very crispy, it was also not too tough to chew. The pork belly within is very tender and juicy. Turon - fried banana and other fruit (jackfruit?) with brown sugar sauce. One piece is already filling enough as dessert. Similar to the lumpia, the filling is a bit dry. Halo Halo - the classic - with condensed milk, ube, and jelly in the shaved ice. It is fairly basic halo halo, not the most aesthetic, but it was also pretty solid. Sometimes making things simple is more delicious, and this is an example. Given that almost everyone here is super stuffed and almost food coma, with some leftover enough for a meal for 2-3 of us, for under $25 per person after tax and tip, the value is amazing. We wanted to get some porketta but it was too early for them to make it, but it was a good call as we definitely over-ordered, as we got all these dishes family sized. -
Kyle’s 5-star review: I have bookmarked this place for a while, and found the right opportunity to check this place out with a Filipino friend visiting. This place is known for the sinigang so we split the salmon sinigang with rice and pancit. I don't really have much knowledge of sinigang but my friend gave a seal of approval for the sinigang and commented that this is like Filipino home cooking. Portions are huge! So don't get deterred by the $16 price tag of this dish, so grab a friend at least to share it with. This is especially applicable if you are just visiting and want to check out other places within Pike Place Market. The sinigang is quite tangy which I would say is an experience. Without knowledge of how this was made, I wouldn't particularly cherish the flavor and taste of the soup. You can eat it soup alone, or place a spoon of rice with the soup and eat it. While I am not too much of a fan of the tangy soup, I thoroughly enjoyed the smooth, tender salmon meat within. Additionally, the pancit is really good. If I make another visit, I'd like to try the chicken adobo, as adobo is one of my favorite Filipino dishes, to see how that fares.
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