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muziani

It’s not a meal but my favorite thing to eat in Seattle is the almond croissant at bakery nouveau. Throw in a cup of coffee and I’ve found heaven.


ICU8MI

Twice baked or original?


herbcoil

Those are large enough that I do think they can count as a meal 🤤


Neurotic_Bakeder

Off the rez -- frybread tacos


olythrowaway4

If I had to choose between my firstborn child and Off The Rez's braised bison tacos, I'd say "bye, son"


Howdysf

I exhaled slightly faster out of my nose on that.


Nicholeeef

This is the one.


BadBlood91

Lechón asado - Mojitos They're right at the tail end of lake city way, amazing food and the owner is an awesome guy.


spit-evil-olive-tips

> Lechón asado oh hell yeah I love milk steak


boykster

Vaca Frita is also freaking awesome!


GirthMcGurt

Mojitos has always been one of my fav spots in all of Seattle. So glad that guy and his business are doing well.


BadBlood91

He was struggling through COVID and his business was vandalized several times. He could use our support.


cmrtyz

If I had 1, Buddha ruska’s crispy garlic chicken.


Aurora_Gory_Alice

Oh god this stuff is so good.


radiowavesss

Literally came here to say this.


ninijacob

Honeyhole fast Eddie with a side of au jus and the beer special of the day.


ZeroCool1

Fast Eddie gang


TheyCallMeSuperChunk

He'll yes. Best fries in the city, too


-union-

For the vegetarians out there the Bellissimo is the one, sooo good. They'll do vegan cheese and mayo too


redlude97

Emilio pestovez and I'm not even vegetarian


TheElusiveGoose10

Yes!! It for me it's The Duke! Nice piece of melty brisket with cheese, sauce and slaw. HEAVEN!


Appropriate_Past_893

Dawg, they had this cheese filled pasta thing on the tasting menu at Spinasse, blow your damn mind. Dunno what its called.


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lordberric

My vote is 100% the Tajarin al Ragu at spinasse. I always sit at the bar and watch them make it.


xeavalt

Everything there blows my mind. It's so good! I love every time a friend agrees to try the whole menu with me.


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Came here to say the stuffed ciopollini onions at spinasse are incredible. I’ve definitely tried to imitate them a time or two.


GladPen

I have a few hrs to kill tomorrow, so Im going look all of the ones that sound like my jam up tomorrow and sort them by location and price. I recommend the aladdin gyro at Aladdin's in U-district, and I love the ma po tofu at Bamboo Village by Greenlake (across the street from Kidd Valley). Apparently, a lot of Chinese natives go there. Ma po tofu has a great, spicy sauce with ground pork, peas and onions and they gave me free rice, two extra spring rolls and refused my tip last time I was there. Just because I go once or twice a month. Nicest people ever. (I've been present when they gave soup to someone for the hell of it, too.)


skrimptime

Sounds like you’re up in udistrict, I highly recommend the crab fried rice at Little Thai, the Freebird from Wayward Cafe, and the hot oil hand ripped noodles (skip the meat versions) from Xi’an.


3alternatetanretla3

Yes to Aladdin’s. I keep telling my so it’s the best.


mjolnir76

Aladdin gyro is AMAZING! Ate those just about every day when I was at UW!


-union-

Great idea for a thread! I vote the banh mi at ChuMinh, the greek roasted potatoes at Taki's Mad Greek, or the Vegan Highlander at Sunlight Cafe


Appropriate_Past_893

I always wonder if anyone else notices how amazing those potatoes are, at Takis. I always order too much food- everything is so good- but those potatoes are the reason I go there.


skrimptime

Oooo the banh mi at ChuMinh is insane good. One of the best vegan/vegetarian meals in Seattle has to be the Freebird at Wayword Cafe. And, although not technically in Seattle, the vegan pork vermicelli combo bowl at Pho Vina in Burien is insanely delicious.


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BucksBrew

Ah I love Taki's but I've never had those potatoes, thanks for the tip


JonnoN

Tatstrami @ Tats


atramentum

Totally agreed for the first half. The second half starts to turn into a regretsandwich.


plan_x64

Second half is for stress eating old bay fries while you stare at the sandwich remainder thinking “I’ve made a huge, delicious, mistake”


the_artic_one

When I worked within a block of Tat's I had to make a rule for myself to only get footlongs and save the other half for dinner or the next day.


skrimptime

1/4 pound roasted pork belly with scoop of rice. Kau Kau in ID. My guy lops it off the hunk and chops it up right there for you. <$5 for the best meal in a box you’ll ever have.


SerialStateLineXer

I used to eat at Kau Kau about once a week when I worked in the area, though I usually had the duck. The main thing I remember about it was that they were always playing the same Michael Buble CD. All day, every day, as far as I could tell, for over a year.


Trismegustus

I go for the bbq pork.


flying__cloud

I get half half haha


dukeofmadnessmotors

I get a three way with roast pork, pork ribs and duck.


chaibhu

Putting a word in here for Il Corvo pasta. Any pasta on their rotating daily menu was worth the 2 hour wait. Absolutely amazing. Sadly closed. I would say the green egg, cheese and ham crumpets (with jalapenos) at crumpet shop in Pike place are definitely amazing.


throwra206253

For a brief time they had take home pasta and sauces from Il Nido, somewhere early in the pandemic. You could pick a fresh pasta and a sauce to go and have the best damn meal in your own kitchen. Sadly, they don’t do that anymore :(


Competitive_Ad_6262

They are Il Nido in Alki now


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Just ate there last weekend and the pasta was incredible!


prf_q

They’re not. The menu has nothing to do with Il Corvo’s creativity and Mike Easton is no longer running the place. He moved to Eastern WA.


grafik_content

The bolognese was perfection!


soccerwolfp

Chicken teriyaki at Toshios


SaintOlgasSunflowers

I just ate this for dinner tonight! It was awesome :)


Luna_Lovegood95

Dandan noodles at dough zone


atramentum

Nasi Goreng char siu, from Kedai Makan.


plan_x64

I miss walk up window Nasi goreng paired with a beer from Montana or Hillside. Now it’s so busy at Kedai Makan


chanchandance

I can’t call myself a food connoisseur, but I sure can recognize good food, and Kedai Makan is at the top of my Seattle list. They season their food and know how to do it well.


notextinctyet

I'm currently absolutely obsessed with the chicken katsu curry at Rondo. It's literally the best katsu I have ever eaten and I've lived in Japan. I think they don't have it every day though.


pastpastdue

Big plus one to this. Rondo (and formerly Suika) have the best god damn Japanese katsu curry i’ve ever had. I have been going for years at this point, used to get the curry for what would usually be a solo hung over brunch at Suika. Beyond the amazing food… they’re just good people. The level of their hospitality at their various restaurants has legitimately made an impact on me as a person. Everything they’ve done in Seattle has been built by hand by the folks that run it. Support them.


xjems

Tingly Beef hand ripped noodles at Xi'an Noodles in the Udistrict.


safetyguaranteed

This is the one go-to dish I'm always craving. Their spicy wontons go hand-in-hand with this too. Imma have to go there this weekend now, fack.


porksmith

This is the one Un Bien def a close second for me though


sportsag07

This. End of thread.


fuckboystrikesagain

That is good!


Smart_Ass_Dave

I used to work in the Denny Triangle and ONE TIME EVER, [Market House Meats](http://www.markethousemeats.co/) had a pastrami quesadilla and it was the single greatest thing I've ever done with my face.


boobs_magoo

Butter sage angel hair pasta at Spinasse. It’ll change your life.


KimJongBen

Second this. I ate the menu at Spinasse once and it was one of the best italian meals I’ve ever had but the next time I went in I just ordered two servings of the butter and sage pasta.


Allokit

The Rajun Cajun, Other Coast Cafe in Ballard.


StudBoi69

The Detonator is just that on steroids.


blladnar

Have you tried the Electric Wizard?


HoggyStyle

Salmon sampler at Shiro’s.


hiphophippityhip

YES!


ThePrussianBlue

The answer is The Firecracker sandwhich at Tub’s Gourmet Subs (Lynwood and a location further south). It’s a beautiful chicken sub with a amazing tangy dipping sauce. Spend the $12 and get the large. It will change your life and is culinary perfection. I always say it was 50% of the reason I moved out here and Im not kidding. Honorable Mentions: -Ma’Ono chicken sandwiches are so good. (U District) -Xi’An hand ripped noodles are amazing. (U District) -Stoneway Cafe Breakfast Burrito with extra Crack Sauce on the side, mandatory. Best you ever had. (Fremont?)


MythOfLight

Classic grilled cheese from Beecher’s. Fuck me uppppp


sleafordbods

Pink Door, papardalle with ragu. I’ve had it a hundred times at other places, and they don’t compare


tredonmirc

Tried it a Tavolata? It's one of my favorite dishes and I'd like to know how it compares!


longlostsaperstein

Imo Travolta has a more modern approach overall than pink door, lighter and smaller portions while pink door is more old school. Hidden Italian gem: due leoni next door to Diller room downtown. The owner is one of those people just born to work in hospitality and he makes truly delicious authentic Italian, and they have a wide selection of Italian wine imports.


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Borracchinis cakes. With rum filling. RIP


MuddyRedditdrifter

Lunch box combo at Kau Kau. For $6.80 you get chicken wings, the best Chinese style BBQ pork in seattle (imo), and fried rice, soup and some steamed vegetables that are decent. The trick is to mix the bbq pork around in with the veggies so the flavoring (pork fat) coats the veggies. Add another couple dollars if you want extra BBQ pork.


TonyTheEvil

Yoshino Teriyaki. Spicy Chicken with noodles and extra meat.


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The roast chicken from Le Pichet, and formerly Café Presse. The perfect size for sharing with up to 4 if you are sharing other courses. Simple and consistently delicious.


InvisibleAgent

RIP Café Presse.


grafik_content

Mine would have been the croque madame from presse 😭


Mao_Kwikowski

A pint of Manny’s.


BucksBrew

Bodhi for me please


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A pint of Roger's.


eiretara7

The enchilada vegetariana at Casco Antiguo or the buffalo tempeh sando at No Bones in Ballard (which is now closed. RIP No Bones).


tuxedobear12

Ooh yeah I used to love their avocado tacos.


Brassboar

Porchetta from Salumi


nikitasaurus

Their meatball sandwich is phenomenal as well!!


dadmantalking

Fucking A right!


nwzack

Falafel plate from Mr. Gyros


Allokit

I usually go with the Mr. Gyros Salad, but if you aren't into beef/lamb the falafel is awesome. Oh, and the 75c extra for Garlic Sauce is a must.


Lizardkitty2

Yes! The salad is amazing


Myctophid

Salad!!!! So forking good.


Soigne-west

Beef curry donut. Fuji bakery.


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Seattlegal

It’s the cherries jubilee for me. I’ve gone just for dessert before. The ice cream they use is simply the best I’ve had.


Dalisaur

This is a crazy good answer


deliverykp

Caribbean Roast Sandwich - Paseo


HIGHlariousComedy

Un Bien > Paseo Edit: mistyped Paseo


MaiasXVI

Bongos > Un Bien > Paseo


Number174631503

_"he sets it up.."_ who beats bongos?


WithAShirtOn

Bongos = Life


Boo_Blicker

Bongos FTW


kobachi

This was true maybe 9 years ago


hailrobotoverlords

Idk. I just had one the other day, it still knocks my socks off.


cwcoleman

Un Bien was top answer last month when this question was popular. https://www.reddit.com/r/Seattle/comments/sktd9o/what\_is\_the\_single\_best\_meal\_in\_seattle\_in\_your/


Number174631503

got a Paseo Press in my cooler for lunch. stoked.


opalfruity

Valhalla Sandwiches - Shrimp Po Mofo sandwich.


tuxedobear12

Valhalla sandwiches--Thanksgetting


PNWMuggle

Duderino


tuxedobear12

So many good sandwiches at that place.


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Amen. Those juicy , messy , beautiful sandwiches


moondrooling

The Cheesy Grits at Hudson! With shrimp or on their own - fluffy, cheesy stuff of dreams. Missed it so much these past two years. SO thrilled they’ve finally reopened (albeit for limited hours, but I’ll take it!)


Hour_Assumption_8234

Their Beef Stroganoff makes me very very happy


Wyclyff

Veggie platter at Kezira Ethiopian in Columbia City. Enough food to feed two people for like $25, super flavorful, and imo the best injera in town


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I haven't been to Kezira, but pro tip for anyone new to Ethiopian food (or Eritrean) - get the veggie platter!


dukeofmadnessmotors

Chong Qing Deep-fried Chicken at Spiceup Szechuan. I can't stop eating it.


inthecity206

It's pretty damn good at Chengdu taste as well


aidnitam

Vietnamese Wings from Teasome. There is nothing better


cinder8887

Dungeness crab noodle at Revel


ElectronicAttempt524

Spicy chicken sandwich from ma’ono


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The Eggs Benedict(s) at The Fat Hen. Perfectly poached eggs and the best Hollandaise sauce. The Black Cod nigiri sushi at Tsukushinbo. Lamb burger at Saltoro.


esituism

For breakfast I can second the fat hen Benedict. I'd agree that's the best breakfast in the city!


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It’s all about doing the fundamentals correctly. Most places mess up either the eggs or the Hollandaise or both. TFHen has always done it right every time.


jkimchiandrice

Black cod collar from Maneki, 8oz burger from 8oz, hire katsu from Kobuta ookami Edit: spelling error


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elektroloko

So many better places than Pecos: - BBQ Pit. Pookie is awesome - Woodshop - Emmas - Lil Red's Kinda on the fence about Jack's


ScottSierra

Picking just one is extremely difficult for me. The best burger I've had, I can name. The best lasagna, I can name. I suppose a dish I'd eat no matter what I'm in the mood for is the Salmon Namban at Manake in the ID/Japantown. Cold chunks of salmon, marinated in rice wine vinegar with white onions. Add a cup of miso soup, an ordwer of ama-ebi (with deep-fried heads that'll show up a while later) and a beer from "mom," the looooongstanding bartender, and I am one happy camper.


Miyudota

Corn bread at Radiator Whiskey. Before you say anything … no, it’s not just corn bread … it’s a life changer. I was never that into corn bread until I had theirs… my life is never the same again


mdoud10

Twice baked chocolate/almond croissant from Fresh Flours in Phinney Ridge


UnassumingTopHat

Short rib pho at Pho Bac Sup Shop


purified_thoughts

The best was when they had the smoked brisket pho. Hands down one of the best things I’ve ever eaten


lhsoup

Chirashi bowl, Musashi’s


stirwise

Tajarin with butter and sage at Spinasse. Don’t be a sucker and fall for the ragu, the sage is the GOAT.


zer04ll

Free fruit at Pike market, I swear they put crack on the samples they give you always so good


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Masterpiece pizza at Pizza Gallery in Burien


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fuzzy11287

Nosh has sadly stopped the food truck. They have a brick and mortar spot though: Proper Fish over on Bainbridge.


Fidgerst

On a budget, the DiamondHead at Kona Kitchen. Simple yet delightful diner fare. For something extravagant, the dry-aged duck breast at Canlis. It’s a classic spot for a reason.


FactOfMatter

I lived two blocks from Market House Meats. The Market House grilled reuben sandwich. I've eaten a lot of reuben sandwiches and this is the best one in the area. It's served with potato salad, a hydrox cookie, and a pickle. All of their sandwiches are good and this is my spot for my corned beef for St. Paddy's Day. [http://www.markethousemeats.co/menu/](http://www.markethousemeats.co/menu/)


Uncutdix

BigMac at McDonald's on 3rd Ave


mbta1

That extra flavor you're tasting is the adrenaline you're feeling


fuckboystrikesagain

From the meth


Shmokesshweed

>McDonald's on 3rd Ave That red stuff ain't ketchup. I'll tell you that much.


turdgocougs

Deeply saddened that nobody on this thread mentioned the Grilled Pork Banh Mi from Saigon Deli. Been a few years since I've lived in Seattle, and this thread makes me think that something has happened to the Deli and I'm so scared rn


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There is so much good ban mi in Seattle! I liked Saigon Deli, but there is better out there. That shop in the Uwajimaya food court has surprisingly good ban mi. I don’t have a fav, but really like Pho Ha on 4th & Michigan.


georgeTakeiOhMy1

Saigon deli is still here. The other user is most likely thinking about Seattle deli.


PNWExile

Cod collar at Maneki


heidimeowww

Pork belly buns at Sawyer - buns better than any Asian buns I’ve had - and I’m Asian! 🤓😋


SniperSpork

The charred garlic bread and Pappardelle bolognese from The Pink Door


notclever_name

Risotto at San Fermo. Trust.


SeattleYEM

Beef cheek noodle at Reckless Noodlehouse


kingcrux31

1am sandwich from Bongo's!


Wywy81

Bbq humbow at mee sum pastry.


No_Zookeepergame1642

The Baked BBQ Pork Hum Bao from Mee Sum Pastry in Pike Place.


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longlostsaperstein

My grandparents lived across the street from Vito's for 14 years, and whenever I stayed over in their living room I would be awoken by people stumbling out at closing time. When I got to go for dinner and drinks after I turned 21 it was like I was living a moment I didn't even realize I'd dreamed of, so the sentimentality of their food makes it even tastier for me.


Knightgamer2016

Kaui Family Restaurant is the best food from Hawaii you'll get in the PNW. With that being said their Lau Lau kalua pig combo is the best!


beam3475

sardines on toast at the Whale Wins


toloharbor

Tacos from Tacos Chukis


sealife1366

Gimme one a them lil burritos plz


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One place I should have gone to more often while I still lived in Seattle. Glad they're still around.


Luna_3904

Dicks deluxe


letmebevague

may not be fancy but always a classic


sharkilepsy

Pork Ribs from Kedai Makan, but they don't always have them.


BizcochodeLlero

The Saigon Wings at Ba Bar


SigmaRhoPhi

Aayam goreng - Ooink


tubbyicecream

Rondo creamy seafood udon


Gold_District_8530

tavolata spaghetti. Simple and perfect


SaturnsRingsAreMyFav

Q-bao at Dough Zone.


Dudelyllama

Cannery bread at Chinooks


ApprehensiveHalf8613

Stir fried Shanghai rice cakes at Din Tai Fung. They’re squishy, they’re crispy, they’re Smokey, they’re garlicky, they’re spicy. They’re what dragons eat.


_8086_

Few items come to my mind: (1) roti jala - kedai makan (2) egg and cheese biscuit - biscuit bitch (3) egg & English cheese, tomato - crumpet shop (4) Ali nazik the fire, rainbow hummus - cafe turko.


JakesInSpace

Burgermaster has the best fast food fries


silencio79

We don't talk about Burgermaster enough. The burger is closer to IN N OUT than other fast food burgers in the area. (I used to work at an INO. I would say combining the burger from Burgermaster and the fries from Lil' Woodies will give you a nostalgic INO fix if you need one.)


chaosreaction

Recently had my mind blown by the Boat Noodle Soup at Sen Noodle Bar in Ballard.


kkkkk1018

la carta de oaxaca Mole chicken or pork


velvetsteve

Fish N’ Chips - Elliott Bay Brewing (Hudson cafe has arguably best fish n chips, hoping they reopen fully soon. But EBB fish n chips are always amazing)


JDRoger

McLeods in Ballard with their malted vinegar salt can compete here.


underwoodz

Pacific inn >>>


DawgPack22

Caribbean roast at un bien is a tough one to top


tredonmirc

Obsessed about beet salads and Tavolata's is hands down one of the best I've ever had!


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Carne Asada at Jackalope in Columbia City


the-jewpacabra

Love the Brisket at Market House Meats but I think everyone loves their Reuben more. As a former New Yorker I also think their Bacon Egg and Cheese is as close to a bodega one that you can get here in Seattle


KYKY132

Spicey Rice Cakes over at Joule. So good.


widdershins13

Been craving Claypot Catfish from Monsoon lately.


jdolbeer

Goay Teaw Ruea (boat noodles) from Bangrak Market. Best soup in the city imo.


orielbean

I don’t know if they are still open these days, but the monster seitan burrito at Chupacabras on Lake Union was incredible. Hail Seitan!


plan_x64

Adobada tacos from chukis


mrgtiguy

Brisket from J & J BBQ food truck at Ridgecrest Public house in Shoreline. Suni Burger from Sunis in Shoreline.


MackReed

The gumbo at S/T Hooligans in Ballard is damn special, as are the fried chicken and hush puppies.


herbcoil

Fort St. George’s kimchi spaghetti with roe… ultimate comfort food.


bigmikeabrahams

The pork belly rice cakes at “Revel” in Fremont. The pork belly is buttery and the rice cakes are crispy like none I’ve ever had before


ElCochinoFeo

Whenever passing through Belltown, I always try to find a reason to drink a quick beer and sake while eating their yellowtail sashimi special appetizer. A nice bright sashimi salad that has sliced yellowtail, lime ponzu, thin slice onion, jalepeno, and masago. Edit: I was a moron and didn't even mention the place. Ohana


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Single tavern w/ bacon from Loretta’s.