12 restaurants you shouldn’t miss in Seattle, according to a local who has eaten their way around the city

Aleenah AnsariJul 19, 2022, 19:43 IST

If you're looking for sushi on your visit to Seattle, try out the variety of rolls, sashimi, and more at Japonessa Sushi Cocina.Grant Hindsley for Insider

Seattle has a wealth of locally-owned and operated restaurants ranging from casual to fine-dining.
A local shares their favorite eateries, offering ube sweets, Indian-Pakistani curries, and more.

A few times a week, my girlfriend and I look at each other and say, "Want to eat out tonight?" before going through the list of tried-and-true favorites in our neighborhood. After moving to Seattle for college eight years ago, I've eaten at cheap diners and high-end restaurants, and lots in-between. Many of my favorites are small businesses that are BIPOC-owned, each with its own take on your favorite cuisine.

Whether you're looking for vegan banh mi or an upscale seafood dinner, this list has got you covered.

Flora Bakehouse

Flora Bakehouse serves pastry items like scones, croissants, focaccia, and more.Grant Hindsley for Insider

Hood Famous

For a sweet treat with a pop of purple, try Hood Famous' signature ube cheesecake, ube latte, or ube cookies.Grant Hindsley for Insider

Karachi Cowboys

Fill up on curries, aloo sliders, pickled vegetables, and more at fusion restaurant Karachi Cowboys.Grant Hindsley for Insider

Tacos Chukis

Tacos Chukis' signature corn taco has adobada pork, grilled pineapple, cheese, and toppings.Grant Hindsley for Insider

Manolin

Enjoy uniquely prepared seafood with Manolin's rockfish ceviche and halibut dishes.Grant Hindsley for Insider

Shaker + Spear

Enjoy seafood delicacies at Shaker + Spear like scallops with mushroom risotto, topped with white and green asparagus.Adela Lee

Japonessa Sushi Cocina

Mix and match a variety of fresh sushi rolls at Japonessa Sushi Cocina.Grant Hindsley for Insider

The Pink Door

Tucked into Post Alley, you'll find The Pink Door, an Italian restaurant in a building that once housed a violin shop and whose pink hue was inspired by the tiles in the Duomo in Florence.

With its low lighting, The Pink Door feels intimate, making it a great date or dinner spot. You can't go wrong with its pastas; my personal favorites are the lasagna and the pappardelle al ragù bolognese. You can fill up on fresh pasta after an afternoon of browsing Pike Place, where I recommend stopping by Gelatiamo after for a scoop of gelato to round out the Italian dining experience.

Phở Bắc Sup Shop

Customize your pho with beef, chicken, prawns, tofu, and more at Phở Bắc Sup Shop.Grant Hindsley for Insider

Karaage Setsuna

Enjoy dishes like ginger pork belly, chicken karaage, udon, and more at Karaage Setsuna.Karaage Setsuna

ChuMinh Tofu and Vegan Deli

ChuMinh Tofu and Vegan Deli serves plant-based pork, chicken, meatball, and beef banh mi sandwiches.Grant Hindsley for Insider

Tres Lechería

Tres Lechería's traditional tres leches cake and ginger-honey horchata.Grant Hindsley for Insider

Pie Bar

As the name suggests, Pie Bar offers drinks and a plethora of both sweet and savory pies. For savory, try the vegetarian-friendly Crimini mushroom pot pie, or the Chacha chicken stuffed with cheese, chicken, and bacon. The real standouts are the fruit and cream pies, which come with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, as well as the pie-tinis, which are dessert cocktails flavored like key lime, cinnamon-toast crunch, and bumbleberry. This is a great spot for after-dinner drinks and dessert.

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