Ethnic and Regional Cuisines

Related Search

News Home The Daily Weekly Dategirl War Dead Archives Search Seattle Weekly Flipbook Weekly Newsletter Get Mobile

Calendar Home Top Picks Submit an Event Events Newsletter Get Mobile Entertainment Ads

Music Home Reverb Duff McKagan Reverb Monthly Concert Calendar Bars & Clubs Submit an Event Music Newsletter Get Mobile Music Ads

Restaurants Home Voracious Find a Restaurant Menus Happy Hours Deals Dining Newsletter Get Mobile Restaurant Ads

Arts Home Theater Arts Newsletter Get Mobile Entertainment Ads

Film Home Showtimes Film Poll 2011 Film Festivals Get Mobile Free Stuff

Best Of Home 2011 2010 2009 2008 Best Of Newsletter Get Mobile Best Of Ads

Promotions Home Promotional Events Street Team Free Stuff On Sale Now SW Saves 2011 Happy Hour Guide Newsletters & Texts Get Mobile Deals

Post an Ad Jobs Real Estate Advertiser Index Deals Deals Newsletter Alternative Healing

MMJ Home MMJ News Toke Signals Dispensary Guide Alternative Healing

Food
May 23, 2012
Brendan Ryan: Thai Goes to the Runner
The Mariner shortstop explains his peculiar love of panang curry.
Blogs
May 22, 2012
From the Pho File: Pho Mignon
If an eater was presented with a bowl of pho as murky as the celebrated beef broth's history, he'd likely slam down his spoon and chopsticks in disgust. Although the Vietnamese soup dates back only to the late 19th century, the precise circumstances of its invention are a culinary mystery. "Is this ... More >>
Blogs
May 21, 2012
Mariners Shortstop Explains His Panang Curry Obsession
With the Seattle Mariners having lost more than half of their games, it's no wonder the club wants its fans to look at something other than batting averages and slugging percentages when scanning the scoreboard. As a player steps up to the plate at Safeco, the center field Jumbotron displays his pic ... More >>
Blogs
May 21, 2012
Cha:n Is a Cute Little Place with Little, Little Dishes
Dish: Buckwheat Noodle Salad Place: Cha:n, Downtown Price: $9.00 In the bowl: From the menu: "buck wheat noodle salad with mixed vegetables, hardboiled egg and spicy vinaigrette." Those vegetables include shredded cabbage, red onion, cucumber, bean sprouts, kaiware (daikon sprouts), and maybe som ... More >>
Blogs
May 15, 2012
From the Pho File: Pho Shizzle
Where there is pho, there are puns. In King County, which our Pho Filers are busily canvassing, there's a Just Pho You, a Jenny Pho, a Pho King and a trio of What the Pho?s. But the best local pho joint name by far is Pho Shizzle, which existed primarily as an urban legend until Alex Le opened his r ... More >>
Blogs
May 11, 2012
100 Favorite Dishes: Chicken Shawarma at Mawadda Cafe
Mawadda Cafe's menu covers all the Middle-Eastern bases: The bustling restaurant serves gyros, falafel, kufta and kebabs. But no matter which dish you choose, you'll get your fill of garlic, which owner Rami Al-Jebori applies with the enthusiasm of a guy whose family has a farm in Gilroy. The best ... More >>
Blogs
May 10, 2012
100 Favorite Dishes: Congee With Dried Oysters and Pork at Mike's Noodle House
I first visited Mike's Noodle House in the company of the rare Seattleite who was newer to town than me, a young woman who'd tracked me down through an alumni association. We'd never before met, but we shared an alma mater. Or a summer camp. Or something. While I don't remember anything about the p ... More >>
Blogs
May 8, 2012
From The Pho File: Pho Hiho
"Made with love, always," Tony Kim of Pho Hiho says when asked to describe the method he uses to create his restaurant's signature broth. Jim Stennett, who documented Kim's Georgetown restaurant for The Pho File, suspects there's more than love flavoring the soup. He tasted hints of star anise in t ... More >>
Blogs
May 1, 2012
Pecado Bueno: Home of the $3 Margarita, the Chimichanga Dog, and the Freedom to Choose More Than One Taco Filling
The Place: Pecado Bueno, 4307 Fremont Ave. N., 457-8837, FREMONT The Hours: 3-6 p.m. and 9-close (weekdays 11 p.m., weekends 9 p.m.) daily. The Digs: The interior of Pecado Bueno is nice and welcoming, with high ceilings, bright yellow and lime-green walls, and one large piece of wall art featurin ... More >>
Blogs
April 26, 2012
Pan Africa Owner to Open Two(!) Restaurants Downtown, Tom Douglas Takes on Falafel, & More
First off, good news for fans of Pan Africa in Pike Place Market. The restaurant closed after nine years of business last Saturday, but that doesn't mean it's the end. "We're opening two restaurants across the street!" owner Mulu Abate says cheerfully. " A revamped Pan Africa at 1528 1st Ave. will f ... More >>
Blogs
April 23, 2012
Does La Bête Have the Secret to a Perfect Pierogi?
La Bête has found a unique way to sidestep the Monday night lull: by taking their show on the road. The same staff cooks in the same kitchen of the same restaurant, even including pieces of the same menu (their famous pork rinds and pickled shallots make an appearance), but diners go on a whirlwind ... More >>
Food
April 18, 2012
Halal Is the New Kosher
Muslim populations fuel a restaurant race for certification.
Blogs
April 10, 2012
From the Pho File: Bamboo House
More than 100 pho lovers have already signed up to assist with our Pho File, an effort to catalog every pho joint in King County, and the results of their work are beginning to roll in. This week, we heard back from a census taker assigned to Bamboo House, a four-year old restaurant in Bothell. Sin ... More >>
Blogs
April 9, 2012
Bamboo Garden Keeps It Kosher in Queen Anne
Dish: Gourmet Chow Mein (Lo Mein) Place: Bamboo Garden, Queen Anne Price: $8.95 On the plate: Per the menu: "pan-fried thin noodles with mixed vegetables, sausage, and chicken." That description will warrant further explanation. Supporting cast/What to do: Dig in. There's no option for spice leve ... More >>
Blogs
April 4, 2012
Rain Shadow Meats Experiments With Pho Made From Locally-Raised Beef
In an effort to catalog every pho joint in the county, Voracious has marshaled an army of "pho filers" to collect beef broth intelligence. At his artisan butcher shop in Melrose Market, Russ Flint is doing much the same thing. "I just have a lot of bones," Rain Shadow Meats' Flint says of his curre ... More >>
Food
March 28, 2012
The Great Seattle Pho Census
A project takes phonaticism to wildly wonky heights.
Diversions
March 28, 2012
Ask a Mexican!
A project takes phonaticism to wildly wonky heights.
Food
March 21, 2012
Voracious Dining Guide
Our 2012 neighborhood snackdown!
Blogs
March 19, 2012
Pho Lovers Needed for Countywide Project
Books and covers may inhabit totally separate spheres, but an experienced diner can usually capably assess a restaurant from its exterior. If there's a vinyl banner advertising ladies' night shots, it's probably not the best place to ask for a wine list. If the nameplate is brass and smaller than a ... More >>
Blogs
March 15, 2012
Boom Noodle, The Cutting Board, and Obasan Use Bento Boxes to Appease Picky Eaters
Sooner or later, most kids go through a picky eating phase. Sometimes, they never grow out of it. But luckily, it's relatively short-lived for most kids, having something to do with learning to experience new tastes and textures. For especially picky eaters who tend to tantrum when rice, chicken, or ... More >>
Blogs
March 12, 2012
Thai Palms Noodles Are a No-No
Dish: Pad Thai Place: Thai Palms, Rainier Valley Price: $6.99 On the plate: Per the menu: "Thai noodles mixed with ground peanuts, onion and bean sprouts." There's also lots of shredded carrot and purple cabbage, and my meat choice of pork. Supporting cast/What to do: No supporting cast, and some ... More >>
Blogs
March 8, 2012
Hey, Kids: Eat With Your Hands at Habesha, Roti, and Taki's
A New York Times article from a few months back profiled a new crop of restaurants with menus built around utensil-free dining. In the piece, Julie Sahni, who was raised in India, mentions how using her hand as a tool for eating can be an act of emotional expression. In her traditional Indian cultur ... More >>
Blogs
March 6, 2012
El Camión is "The Truck" To Try
The Truck: El Camión, found in North Seattle (11728 Aurora Ave. N.), South Seattle (1021 Occidental Ave. S.), and Ballard (5314 15th Ave. N.W.). Also found on Twitter. The Fare: Mexican fare, with fresh, grilled tilapia tacos. The Stop: El Camión, which means "the truck" in Spanish, got its nam ... More >>
Blogs
March 5, 2012
Momiji's Little Serving of Somen
Dish: Ikura Somen Place: Momiji, Capitol Hill Price: $9.00 In the bowl: Per the menu: "house marinated ikura over salmon sashimi & thin noodles." There's also shiso and all-important dashi. Supporting cast/What to do: That's the serving, so enjoy it for what it is, along with the pretty bowl and ... More >>
Blogs
March 1, 2012
Moshi Moshi Serves Up Many Many Sex and Relationship Lessons
Recently, I went to Moshi Moshi in Ballard--the type of place where I typically don't like to eat sushi, for reasons I'll be explaining in the next issue of Seattle Dining. (Food lovers should sign up for a free subscription.) Basically, it's about Asian cocktail bars serving food that's bland, bast ... More >>
Food
February 29, 2012
Okinawa's Top Ramen
Seattle's most slurpable bowl.
Blogs
February 27, 2012
Nook "Pops Up" a Superb Soba Dinner
Dish: Soba Place: Nook, University District Price: $10.00 as part of a three-course tasting menu that includes appetizers and dessert In the bowl: Soba noodles in warm dashi with oysters and negi (a long onion that looks like a leek) Supporting cast/What to do: The soup is served with a sampling o ... More >>
Blogs
February 23, 2012
Travelers Thali House Encourages (Sexual) Variety
For so long, I'd heard about the great value and quality of Travelers Tea Company in Capitol Hill. I still haven't made it there, but a trip to the south side of town provided the perfect opportunity to try the sister restaurant, Travelers Thali House, in Beacon Hill. It's a pleasant place with a wi ... More >>
Blogs
February 20, 2012
Sushi as Serene as the Scene at Fuji
The corner of 6th and Main, along the northern edge of Seattle's International District, is lined with the final holdouts of historic Japantown. What was once a specific ethnic enclave has been lumped into a general melee of global goods and grub, while Japanese food has spread throughout the city, ... More >>
Blogs
February 14, 2012
Meet Ng Catering, the Truck That Serves Everything But the Kitchen Sink
The Truck: Ng Catering, found at erratic times on weekdays near Boren and Republican. The Fare: Almost everything, it seems: banh mi, breakfast sandwiches, teriyaki, fried rice, hamburgers, tacos. The Stop: Known to some of the Amazon crowd as "that Vietnamese truck," Ng Catering's lack of ... More >>
Blogs
February 8, 2012
Pabla Is The Way For Veggie Indian Buffet
With all due respect to the illustrious tradition of Indian cuisine, it's never really been my thing. Notwithstanding a good samosa, the stewed purees, exotic spices, and ghee-heavy dishes central to Indian cooking have always been a little--how can I put this delicately--disastrous to my whiter-tha ... More >>
Blogs
February 7, 2012
Happy Burrito of Belltown Has Trouble Living Up To Its Name
The Truck: Happy Burrito, permanently parked near 3rd and Bell at erratic hours - supposedly daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Fare: Mexican fare: tacos, tamales, burritos. The Stop: Wedged in a Belltown parking lot between a grocery store and office building, Happy Burrito seems more sad th ... More >>
Blogs
February 6, 2012
Root Table Takes Us to Bollywood, with a Twist
Dish: Bollywood Yakisoba Place: Root Table, Ballard Price: $12.00 On the plate: Per the menu: "Stir fried Indian yellow curry with fresh egg noodles, chicken (beef or tofu), carrot, pepper, basil, green bean, mushroom and onion." I ordered mine with beef, and in addition to the listed vegetables, ... More >>
Blogs
February 1, 2012
Not Your Average Surf 'n Turf: Bako's Tea Smoked Scallops with Pea Vines and Parsnip Puree
Yesterday, Keeman Wong described his cinematic inspiration for his restaurant Bako, a blending of east and west in the music, decor, cocktails, and food. Today, he shares a recipe from their menu that takes the best of his two worlds, fresh seafood and produce from the Northwest and a traditional Ca ... More >>
Blogs
January 31, 2012
Bako's Keeman Wong Juggles the Old and New
Tiffany RanA son and grandson of restaurant owners, Keeman Wong, owner of Bako in Capitol Hill, knew the value of hard work, and that owning a restaurant would not be as glamorous as people assume, but he admits to missing out on the many stresses his parents carried. While successful in thei ... More >>
Blogs
January 30, 2012
Pho So 1 Could Be #1
Dish: Pho Place: Pho So 1, Little Saigon Price: $6.99, large ($6.15, small) In the bowl: Pictured is #20: pho tai, nam, gau, gan, sach with rare beef, well-done flank, fatty flank, tendon and tripe along with banh pho rice noodles, onions, green onions, and beef broth Supporting cast/What to do: ... More >>
Blogs
January 27, 2012
Chinese Restaurant Awards Honor Vancouver's Best Dishes
Even after Conde Nast Traveler declared that "Vancouver is home to the best Chinese food in the world," many Western-born eaters remained leery about wandering into the city's unapologetically authentic dumpling houses and dim sum joints. "If you're a foodie, you understand and get it," says Craig S ... More >>
Blogs
January 24, 2012
Los Tres Reyes Proves That "No Frills" Doesn't Always Mean "No Good" With Its Tacos
The Truck: Taqueria 3 Reyes, also known as Los Tres Reyes. Found Monday through Saturday (10 a.m. - 9 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. - 7 p.m.) at 2015 E. Union St. The Fare: Tacos, tortas, and burritos. The Stop: Everything about Los Tres Reyes -- its food, its location -- screams "no frills." ... More >>
Blogs
January 23, 2012
Boom Noodle Takes You to Tokyo with Its Ramen
Dish: Tokyo Ramen Place: Boom Noodle, Bellevue (also in Capitol Hill and University Village) Price: $10.95 In the bowl: Chashu (braised pork butt), tamago (egg), menma (bamboo shoots), green onion, and a piece of nori (seaweed) in soy seasoned chicken-pork broth Supporting cast/What to do: You c ... More >>
Blogs
January 16, 2012
Snap up the Shellfish at Mashiko
It's best to belly up to the sushi bar at Mashiko, not solely for the traditional benefit of a little face time with your favorite sushi chef, but also to make sure you're getting the special stuff. So close to your fellow fish fiends, you are able to ogle their order, like the spiny shells of sea u ... More >>
Blogs
January 9, 2012
Spicy Talk Bistro Will Have You Chatting Up Hot Hand-Shaved Noodles
Dish: Chow Mein (with Hand-Shaved Noodles) Place: Spicy Talk Bistro, Redmond Price: $8.25 On the plate: Hand-shaved noodles with your choice of pork, chicken, beef, vegetables, tofu, or prawns. Pictured is pork. It's just noodles and meat, along with some cabbage and green onions, plus chili pepp ... More >>
Food
January 4, 2012
Momiji's Mayo Mania
Don't let the white stuff scare you at this innovative sushi joint.
Blogs
January 2, 2012
U:Don Will Make U: Smile with Fresh Noodles in the U:District
Dish: Kitsune udon Place: U:Don, University District ("U" is pronounced "You") Price: $5.75 for a medium bowl In the bowl: From the menu: "Udon noodles served hot with our extra thick fried and marinated tofu (Atsu-age), sliced green onions & grated fresh ginger." Supporting cast/What to do: Gr ... More >>
Blogs
December 28, 2011
How to Make Il Corvo's Carbonara
Yesterday Mike Easton told us about the origins of his love for pasta. Today he's giving us the recipe for one of his favorites. The menu at Il Corvo changes daily, so you never know if you'll be able to get any specific dish--though you're always sure to find hand-made pastas, small batch sauces, a ... More >>
Blogs
December 21, 2011
Bibimbap Serves Downtowners Craving Korean
My favorite at-desk lunch.Eaters like to debate where to find the best pho, best bagel or best margarita, but - if we're being honest - the superlative that matters most is "best food near my office." For me, that title currently belongs to Bibimbap, a two-month old Korean cubbyhole at the fa ... More >>
Blogs
December 19, 2011
Scheduling a Chinese Meal for Christmas
I recently received an e-mail from a reporter asking whether I was free to discuss "the tradition of eating Chinese food on Christmas Eve." (I wrote an academic article on the relationship between Jews and Chinese food, so fielding these queries is my own annual holiday tradition.) Christmas ... More >>
Food
December 14, 2011
Bako: Capitol Hill's China Doll
There's no prettier place for a cocktail. Now about the food...
Food
November 30, 2011
Katsu Burger: Come Fry With Me
Mashiko's sushi guru outdoes himself by battering patties.
Blogs
November 23, 2011
Seattle's Top 5 California Rolls
California Rolls have successfully served as the gateway drug to many a sushi addiction. Fans can easily recall the first time they broke the back end off their first roll, sank it in wasabi/ginger soy sauce and got hooked. Though sushi zealots dismiss the California Roll as the ultimate Americaniza ... More >>
More >>

Now Click This

Now Available on Kindle!
Seattle Weekly and Reverb Music Monthly now available on Kindle and Kindle Fire
Free Apps
For your iPhone, Blackberry and Droid
Daily Deal Mobile App
Download Seattle Weekly's Deal Deal app on your phone!
COUPONS
Seattle Weekly Store - 50% off
50% off Restaurant GCs, Seattle Weekly Ts, Seattle's Best Dive Bars Book + more
VOICE Daily Deals
Get 50 to 90% off every day!
Ad Index
@SeattleWeekly
@swReverb
@WeeklyEvents
@swVoracious
Facebook
MySpace
Happy Hour Guide
URmomcalled
Win tickets to Wrestlemania!

Browse Voice Nation

Ethnic and Regional Cuisines

Food

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Food

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Food

Diversions

Food

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Food

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Food

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Blogs

Food

Food

Blogs

Most Popular Stories

for free stuff, news info & more!

Now Click This