A welcome addition to the Lynnwood area. This location is definitely smaller than the Factoria…read morelocation, but still has most of what I need. Their bakery section is always my first stop. Specifically to get some freshly baked Portugese egg tarts. Their frozen food section is decent and has what I need for hotpot dinners. The meat section is rather limited. Produce section is a hotspot and the vegetables are always stocked. Their seasonal displays are located right by the entrance and features a good selection of sale items. Their skin care section is extensive. Some of their wellness products are priced cheaper compared online retailers. Their snack section is MASSIVE! I found myself stocking up on various fruit gummies and jellies. Their sauce selections are extensive. They do carry various hotpot broth bases. I was successful at finding my favorite Sichuan hot pot based at this location. This location does get very busy and the lack of self-check out lanes can easily cause the lines extend down the aisles. The aisles feel narrower compared to the location in Factoria. Service is fast and parking is not an issue.

Prices are much more expensive here than they are at Trader Joe's, Fred Meyer, or Safeway. They do…read morehave some more specialized options so they are a bit more in line with a speciality store or the prices of Whole Foods. I did get some uShu Mai, which I really enjoyed, but I could've gotten it cheaper at Trader Joe's. I also found the fresh fruits to be a lot more expensive. I used to go to quite a few Asian stores in the international District, and usually the fresh foods were all cheap cheaper than any typical grocery store, but it seems to be the opposite of of this store. They do have some cute shopping parts for the little ones that are small shopping carts at a very low level for children to push and say "shopper in training". Really love this. Lines are pretty long but the nice benefit is that the cashiers are all humans and that they are not using self checkout. They typically have 2 cashiers working during the daytime. Not sure if they have more during evening hours.

This place is absolutely amazing. It has an amazing selection and the prices are very reasonable…read more Wonderful selection of poke, fresh seafood, and just everything Asian. We don't have anything this big from my neck of the woods. I would say I might move to Seattle for this market and the attached bookstore.

Nice grocery store in Chinatown. Parking lot right in front. Very convenient…read more Spacious inside. Clean and bright. They have many sections, grocery, snacks, drinks, kitchen supplies, stationery and more. I definitely love the chips section. More options than NJ. I would have bought the whole shelf if I can. I didn't have much interaction with the staff but they seemed nice.

OK, still haven't stepped in this very busy, Chinese grocery store, but got to eat a birthday cake…read morepurchased from there. If one likes mangos, their mango strawberry cake is a dream. Costing under $60, the large cake was beautifully made and decorated. Like other Asian bakeries (e.g. Paris Baguette, Tous Les Jours, 85 C), the cake was chiffon with whipped cream and was quite good. But what made it stand out was how mango and strawberries were incorporated into the design AND how it tasted. Mangoes were thinly sliced and used like fondant to COVER the entire top of the cake. Then chopped mangos and whole strawberries were added on top to decorate it even more. Fondant is great to make the cake look good, but I don't like it as an edible product (it's like eating pure sugar for me). Ripe mango, on the other hand, I could eat all day...and this version was ripe without being overly so. The cake came well packaged in a travel container, and included a cake cutter, signage, and a candle. The four of us could barely make a large dent in it (maybe a 1/3), even though it didn't use buttermilk frosting, but used really good whipped cream instead. I think it's twice the size of a Tous Les Jour large (which is usually what our family gets for birthdays), and wasn't that much more.

On my way home, I stopped in and noticed the bao selection, which looked fresh and appealing. The…read morevegetarian option, however, was marked "sold out." When I asked an employee whether any vegetable bao were still available, she told me--clearly and confidently--that there were. I specifically questioned this, pointing to the "sold out" sign, yet she insisted that they were not sold out and proceeded to package four for me. When she handed me the box, I asked again--explicitly--whether these were vegetarian. For a third time, she assured me that they were. After a two-hour drive home, I opened the box to find that I had been given pork bao. This was not a minor oversight. I asked multiple times and received repeated, unequivocal assurances. At that point, this ceases to be a simple mistake and reflects either a complete disregard for accuracy or a willingness to mislead a customer to move product. Neither is acceptable. Customers rely on staff to provide correct information, especially when dietary preferences or restrictions are involved. The failure here was not just operational--it was a failure of basic honesty and accountability. This experience left me feeling violated, disrespected, and taken advantage of. It is extremely disappointing that such conduct can occur in a business that presents itself as reputable. One interaction like this is enough to severely damage trust in the store as a whole.

This restaurant is tucked inside an eastern european grocery store. The food at the restaurant is…read moreamazing. So flavorful and warming. I highly recommend the cabbage rolls and pelmeni. The prices are great too, especially for Seattle. I also love the store. I buy salted and smoked mackerel here often. They have a large selection of imported sausages, cheeses, and beer. The people are nice too.

When cruising north on Seattle's Aurora Avenue, you scoot past an Ivars and an Office Depot. And…read moresomewhere next to a Korean restaurant, your eye catches European Foods. At first glance, you see a nichè European grocery store. But it's not until you enter that you see it's much more. It is a small grocery store, minus the produce. It also has a very Eastern European vibe. At first, you think 'Russian', but in reality, it's Ukrainian. There is a shared regional heritage, but it stops there when you walk a big room, which is actually their dining room serving some yummy regional favorites. Sitting down and looking at the menu, your eyes take in all the choices. Chicken Kyiv, Beef Goulash, and house made mushroom soup. There was also fresh house baked bread to round out the experience. What was most appreciated was that the meal and the service were definitely homemade, and with treated with love! Do you wish a beverage with your meal? Walk back to the store and order a canned soda, or choose from one of variety of wines off the shelf - European vintages, of course. Come a little bit early, as the restaurant closes near 7 pm, but the store is ready to serve you until closing. [As of this writing, July 1, 2024, the war in Ukraine is still waging. There is lots of support for the people of Ukraine in this establishment. Feel free to ask how you can help the people in war-torn Ukraine here!]

I have figured out what the ancient Sumerisans where carring in their little purses. Big John…read morealways knew and finally his kids are letting us in on the secret, "Big John's Herb and Spice Blend" to be found in the bulk spice and herb department. Located on the path to the stairs to the bulk chocolate department and just beyond the cheese, olive and charcuterie cases. Thanks Donna!

The selection of foods is amazing, the service is superior, and the ambiance is not intimidating at…read moreall. In addition to gourmet foods, the gift items are really special.

This is the best place to get Thai ingredients for cooking. I can find fresh galangal, green…read morepapaya, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf, and lots of selections of jars of spices and sauces. The prices are fantastic. I also pick up cooking implements here like my sticky rice basket. They sell kroks (mortar and pestle) for making som tam! These are super hard to find in any local store.

Shopper beware, bought 1/2 lb basil at $10.99/lb and was package in the back by a worker, half of…read moreit was bad. They wrap the bad ones inside the center of the package, so you don't see it. First time and last time shopping at this store. This is why the parking lot was empty in the middle of the day.

This place has been on my to-try list for 5 or so years, and my friend and I finally got to have it…read moreon a Saturday morning around 11:40am. It serves classic Filipino comfort food, similar to the likes of Ludi's and Sizzling Asian Grill. The only difference is that this place has been around for a really long time, and is tucked away inside part of Pike Place beyond some groceries and next to a yogurt place. It's noisy around here, and there's limited seating just around the corner of the kitchen and some straight ahead. Menu is pretty small, which is already a good thing since that means the dishes are gonna be high quality. After placing your order, the staff make your food and then call your name out when your food's ready. Both my friend and I got their longanisa plate, which comes with rice and pancit. Rice is standard and has some sauce on it, while the pancit is lightly salted and makes for a great palette cleanser. The real winner was the longanisa, and you get three thick pieces of them for around $18 after tax! Each piece was sweet, tender and juicy all around, and I could see some fat inside when I was biting into each one. They're so packed with flavor that I wish there were five pieces instead! Portions here are deceptively big even though the plate is small, so expect to struggle finishing it if you're not a big eater. I can't believe it's taken me this long to finally try here, and now that I have it's something else to cross off my really long list of Seattle places I've neglected to try over the years. Even with just one visit, I'd take family, friends, and visitors to Seattle here for one of their meals!

This isn't a standard pike place food stall--it's a high-stakes audition where the prize is lunch…read more The line moves best when everyone is understands what's at stake. You're expected to know your order, say it clearly, pay immediately, and slide down the counter like you've trained for it. Hesitate, ask a question, or make a joke and you can feel Auntie Lie, the owner, giving you the once over. I ordered the salmon sinigang and the longanisa, unfortunately, they were amazing. This is Filipino home style food- rustic, rich, flavorful, well seasoned--and after walking all day in the cold rain, it was like coming home. Auntie Lie behind the counter served it like she was issuing a warning, not a meal. Just kidding- she actually was warm and friendly. She said, "you come here before? You know exactly the right things to order". I didn't tell her it was out of fear and admiration for how she handled the tourist in front me. Just kidding . I sat at the side bar, enjoyed my meal and enjoyed reading her many notes and pictures with folk who've been longtime fans. This stall has baked in character, and in the bustle of tourists, eating here and watching it all was a great ambience. Worth it? Yes. This is a must needed spot to visit at pike place. If it isn't, don't tell Auntie Lie.

This market reminds me of growing up oversees. The smell of fresh feta, olives, and freshly…read more spiced meat ready to grill warms my heart. It is hard to find the selection of pickled and Mediterranean goods that this market carries. I love seeing the cases of mineral water and soda outside of the market. Samira and the rest of the staff are really nice and it's an oasis in Lake city. Please support this local business. 10 stars.

The gentleman running the store helped me find exactly what I needed and told me how to use it…read moreproperly when I had no idea how to proceed with a new recipe. Very pleasant and patient with me when I knew so little.

I ordered the Lao-style papaya salad and the Lao sausage, and both absolutely hit. The flavors are…read morebold, funky, and packed with umami definitely on the "stinky in the best way" side, which is exactly how I like it. Some days it's a hit or miss if i'm going to be honest, like for the papaya salad it's like they don't put enough padaek but 9 times out of 10 they do it good. The spot itself is tucked inside a small grocery store, which gives it a really homey, lowkey vibe. It's not fancy at all, but that's part of the charm you're here for the food, and it delivers every time. And if you're looking at my photo... ignore the seafood boil they don't sell that here, I just brought it into the mix because I was feeling extra and felt like a big back.

Came here to pick up some tom khao poon and Lao sausage. The customer service was great! The person…read moretaking orders on the restaurant side was also the cashier for the grocery store. The Lao sausage was really flavorful and huge. It came with sticky rice and jeow sam. The tom khao poon was a huge bowl serving! It came with lots of liquids and thin shredded papaya. I was hoping it came with eggplant, but it didn't. I also bought really expensive pork rinds to eat with it. I think the pork rinds was $6.99. I'll definitely be back to try their pak sien. Sorry I'm probably butchering all the spelling.

I come to this store for authentic, hard-to-find ingredients. Today, it was a particular chorizo,…read moreand bomba rice for paella. The rice selection was incredible, and the owner shared all of the details to help me make the right choice. Typically, find a surprise treat like truffle potato chips, or a prepared soup. Today, it was vermouth tasting! I hadn't ever ventured out beyond the ubiquitous brands. Today I came home with two bottles and a purpose! You can feel their passion for Spain and France. It's infectious.

Saw an instagram reel that said this place had all the fancy French butters. Was hoping to get Le…read moreBordier, but I got bars of Beurre de Baratte, Paysan Breton, and Les Pres Sales while I was able to get pats of d'Isigny. The Baratte is my fave because it's super creamy. Loving all the salts though because of all the salt crystals. They also have things like wines, charcuterie, and sweets. The only thing that keeps my score from being a 5 is because it's small and so there isn't more inventory. But their butter alone is why I know I'll be back!