We went on a cruise to Alaska and our port was in Seattle. Before embarking, I took the time to…read morevisit one of the area's Catholic churches. Just across from the church, a lengthy queue of folks stood outside a dining establishment. We didn't know what kind of restaurant it was until we noticed the Filipino Christmas lantern/"parol" hanging on the window. After a week of cruising, we made it our goal to eat at this restaurant. Since we docked early in the morning and the restaurant opens at 7am, we did not wait that long outside around 8am. There were only less than 10 people in line. We only waited less than 15 minutes. There were at least 20 people outside by the time we left before 9am. The interior Filipino household-themed decoration brought back so many memories. White Chicken Adobo Silog | Never heard of this type of "silog" before. Silog is a Filipino dish combination consists of fried rice ("SInangag") and egg ("itLOG"). I got so excited to try it since it's one of the weekly specials' menu items. I was debating between this and Salmon Silog, but I've also never tried white chicken adobo. The chicken was succulent and tender, allowing it to flake off effortlessly with a fork. The generous helping of garlic fried rice was heavenly. Couldn't ask anything more from this dish. Turon | The wrapper were coated with almost like spun sugar instead of being fried in sugar, which made this turon not overly sweet. The plantain that was completed well with halaya filling was soft and cooked well. Menu: In addition to various protein/silog meals, there were also pancakes and omelettes. Service: Eating at this restaurant feels like home. The cashier and service were nice and friendly. We were also attended by Tito Greg the owner of the restaurant. He roamed the dining area, greeting each guest with humor and genuine humility. Parking: There's a big garage by Pike's, unsure how much parking rate was at the time. Since we just came back from the cruise port, we just from there to the restaurant. Highly Recommend!

The sun came out as we finished eating, and we thought we ascended to heaven with how good the food…read morewas. If it's crowded, be prepared for a wait, but it's definitely worth it. It's a family owned Filipino spot, and boy does it hit the spot. I recommend splitting these dishes because our team of four could not handle a dish by themselves. The ube pancakes are definitely worth it, and make sure to grab all the syrup for your slices!!

I've been on a Filipino food kick as of late and have been curious about Kilig. I finally had the…read moreopportunity to visit and it was amazing! The Lumpiang Shanghai was meaty and flavorful - loved dipping it into the house spiced vinegar for that tangy kick. The Sinigang Wings with house made honey was a good mixture of savory, sticky and sweet. The Adobong Pusit Pancit - Squid ink pancit was a flavor bomb! Definitely come here if you want Filipino food with bold flavors. Customer service was excellent! I thoroughly enjoyed my meal.

We were really excited to try this place after hearing so many good things about it, but…read moreunfortunately, the food didn't live up to our expectations. I'm honestly not sure what all the hype is about. We ordered four dishes: Sinigang Wings: This was probably the most enjoyable of the four. It was a little on the salty side, but still decent enough that we finished it. Mushroom Kinilaw: Nothing particularly special about this one. I was expecting something more flavorful or interesting, but it just didn't stand out to me. Maybe it's just my preference. Beef Mechado: The beef was tender, which I appreciated, but the flavor reminded me more of Chinese-style beef stir-fry with tomato sauce added to it. It didn't quite have the rich, comforting flavor I was expecting from mechado. Sizzling Sisig: Unfortunately, this was the biggest disappointment. It was way too spicy for my liking, and the fried garlic completely overpowered the dish. I could barely appreciate the other flavors, and it honestly didn't taste much like the sisig I'm familiar with. We decided to take the leftover sisig home, but there was also a small issue with the service. After asking our server to pack it to go, we noticed that our dish was left sitting on the counter for several minutes. I understand that servers get busy, but I would've preferred that they attend to other tasks first before taking our food away from the table, rather than leaving it sitting there. Overall, I really wanted to love this place, especially with all the positive reviews. Unfortunately, the food was just okay at best, and the experience left us disappointed. I understand that everyone has different tastes, and maybe these dishes appeal to others, but personally, they weren't for us.

So glad we finally got the chance to try Musang. The whole experience felt relaxed, warm, and…read moregenuinely homey in the best way. The service was incredibly friendly, and what I loved most was how genuinely excited the team seemed about the food they were serving. That kind of energy makes such a difference; you could tell there was real pride behind the menu. We started with the lumpiang Shanghai, and the portion was generous. Perfectly crispy, super snackable, and that sauce? Oof. Punchy, bright, and exactly what the lumpia needed. The beef cheeks with garlic rice were pure comfort food; tender, rich, filling, and deeply satisfying. Then came the ribs: sticky, savory, finger-licking goodness. Even the cocktail hit the mark. It was so refreshing it felt like drinking a lemonade cooler on a hot summer day; light, bright, and dangerously easy to sip. Loved the food, loved the vibe, loved how welcoming the whole experience felt. Musang is the kind of place that makes you want to linger over the meal and come back with friends.

This review is from a Filipino's perspective and my non Filipino spouse. Musang was upscale in…read moreprice compared to the average Filipino restaurant, unfortunately the level of service wasn't commensurate to the upscale price point. Our server was attentive when taking our order but rarely came to our table when the dishes were brought to our table. We had to remind our server about our 2nd drink order after waiting for 20 minutes. After our last entree was served, our many entrees plates were not cleared for another 20 minutes even though it was clear we were done eating. Our server never came to our table to check up on us. We had to ask another server for our bill. The final bill for me and my spouse came out to $263.79 and included 4 cocktails. This was not a special occasion dinner. We both want to support Filipino restaurants to become more main stream, however, they need to earn repeat customers. Some of the upscale Filipino restaurants we have dined at includes Kasama (Michelin Star) in Chicago and Abacá in San Francisco had very good service. We started with siyokoy cocktails which were tasty and had a tangy flavor I was craving for in an aperitif. Our entrees consisted of tinapa tonnato, ensaladang pinakbet, adobo ribs, kare kare and shared and order of the bibingka for dessert. We both enjoyed the tinapa tonnato and I especially liked the addition of mint because it brightened the slight funkiness of the tomato salad. The ensaladang pinakbet was not a "traditional" version of the dish and was served cold like a salad and without rice. The veggies were cooked perfectly. The pickled bitter melon was a nice addition although I thought the bitter melon was a bit too vinegary but my spouse liked the level of vinegar. Overall, we both enjoyed this version of pinakbet. The adobo ribs were meh and one note in flavor but was very tender. It lacked acidity which is a typical flavor profile for Filipino adobo. I was getting a slight bitter aftertaste, not sure where it was coming from, perhaps from too much char on the ribs because of the grilling. The ribs are covered in a thick glaze so I couldn't see the naked ribs. We both would have liked wedges of lime to squeeze on the ribs to give it a little hit of acidity. A little Maldon salt would have helped too. The first couple of bites of the kare kare were tasty but started to taste monotonous. We both agreed it needed a bit more salt or bagoong on the side for each diner to add the level to their own taste specifications. The beef cheeks portion was large and was very tender, unctuous, and delicious. The bibingka was served warm and very buttery. We enjoyed the crispy edges. I guess the O.G. designation meant it was the original recipe. It tasted like the recipe I grew up eating. Nothing inventive.

Great place to get dinner with a friend and it wasn't packed on a weeknight. The chef was also…read moreserving us and he was so friendly and welcoming. The mango salad was good - very fresh, a good balance of fish-based sauce, and a huge portion. I also tried my friend's duck curry, which had a crispy skin and was a well balanced curry. The drinks here are fun too. I had the pandan cream cocktail and it was incredibly flavorful and I could tell they used real pandan. Service was a bit slow though. It was a Wednesday evening and there weren't a ton of customers. However I'd still highly recommend you give this place a try!

The best tasting pan asian modern version restaurants here in Seattle. I love the flavors here, the…read moredrinks were very strong and went well with everything. If you love fish sauce, then this is the place for you. Good service, noodles were my favorite. Overall, I would come back.

My office building uses Lish catering to provide pop-ups in the lobby every weekday of different…read moreeateries from around the Seattle area. Our office gets a list of the weekly offerings on Monday, so when I heard that later in the week there would be Salu-Salo Filipino Kitchen, bringing Filipino food, I most definitely made lunch plans. I was coming in from a meeting in Fremont, so didn't go to the pop-up/Salu-Salo Filipino Kitchen as soon as it started service (around 11am). With that said, I nearly missed out on the chicken adobo! I took the last of the chicken adobo an hour and a half after the lunch service started, so was counting my blessings! I ordered the lunch plate, which came with chicken adobo, pancit, rice and pickled veggies. My lunch plate was solid. Chicken adobo was tender and really, really liked how vinegar-y the flavor was, which, any Filipino would tell you that all food tastes better with vinegar! Pancit wasn't bad, but not the best. Some of the noodles were on the dry side, but I did like the cabbage and green onion throughout. Pickled veggies were a nice addition, adding more sour flavor to the overall entree. For someone who hardly ever has Filipino food and desperately misses mom's cooking, I was just happy to have Salu-Salo bring some adobo to the area. I would definitely recommend checking out Salu-Salo if you ever see their stand around. They don't update their social media channels, unfortunately, so is a little difficult to find where their stand will be. And when I asked if they participate in any markets, they do not. But the owners did mention that they visit downtown Seattle often at other office buildings around. Therefore, I have a feeling I'll be seeing them soon and getting my Filipino cuisine on. (Plus, bonus points for the owner being from the Bicol region of the Philippines, which is where my mom's side is from. Love that!)

Salu-Salo put Fillipino food on the map for me, and thank god for that…read more I do not know why it has taken so long for this cuisine to become popular in the U.S. because frankly, its freaking delicious! Salu-Salo offers a wide variety of dishes with unique flavor profiles. With some of the dishes, I can't compare them to anything I have ever tried before. For example, my favorite dish on the menu is the Laing Express, which is made with coconut milk, taro leaves, topped with a delicious crispy piece of pork belly. With a topping of pork belly, how could anything go wrong? This dish has an amazing earthy flavor, with a bit of a kick to it. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. How often to you get to eat purple desserts? Ube cake gets its color from purple yams! Salu-Salo's ube coconut topped ube cheesecake balls are not just adorable, they are addicting. Not overwhelmingly sweet, and perfect for sharing, these are a treat. For those with dietary restrictions, Salu-Salo is a great option because there are plenty choices. As someone who is gluten free, all of the main dishes are fair game. This is often very rare when dining out for me!! Here's to Salu-Salo for exposing Seattleites to what Filipino food is all about. Rosario's cuisine feels like a healthy take on comfort food. Each dish bursting with flavor, yet still accessible to all ages. The idea behind comfort food is all about the thought that goes into the prep. After tasting Salu-Salo's food, I promise you can tell a lot of care goes into the preparation of each dish. I am looking forward to this becoming a Seattle institution, and hope it inspires more Filipino cuisine to start popping up in the PNW.

Really good quality food with good portion size. Doesn't need too much to write here just to prove…read morethat it's awesome!

TLDR: large portions so $$, new takes on traditional Filipino dishes. IMO strong smells but lacked…read moreoverall flavor. Small place and street parking. So, if you're going to sit in, account for those things. Service was nice. Answered all my questions about ordering the chicken. Sprouted mongo: textures were good. Rice on the dryer side (I prefer mine sticky). Just lacked flavor for me; wanted more garlic, salt, ginger, onions flavors. Chicken: comes seasoned but not sauced. Seasoning was very sweet which I'd say is a very Filipino thing to do lol. Nice crisp and VERY large pieces. I'd say 1 piece is good for 1 person. Sauces: ordered separately and I believe priced separately as well. Both sauces I got were very pungent in smell (fish sauce mostly) but were not flavorful, in my opinion. The spicy sauce was, in fact, spicy.

A friend recommended this place to us and since we were in the neighborhood we stopped by to grab a…read morefew pastries. The service was quick and friendly. And the cafe was pretty cute. Great for hanging out or for working. We ordered a sisig piroshki which was really good and flavorful. I love the twist to a class piroshki. We also ordered guava cream cheese and a strawberry jalapeno cream cheese danish. My son wanted the chocolate chip roll and it was loaded with chocolate. The highlight of our visit was the leche flan. It came out just as we were leaving and I had to get one. It's a pastry topped with flan and salted egg and it was perfect. It was warm and flaky and the flavors were just so delicious. If you're lucky enough to be around when the leche flan is in the case, I highly recommend trying it. I'm still dreaming about it

I really liked: Salmon…read more The salmon piroshky is really good and surprisingly filling. The salmon has decent flavor, and the bread on the outside is soft and tasty. I really enjoyed it and would definitely get it again. #goodeats My biggest issue is the price, especially from the food trucks. At around $10 per item, it feels a little expensive for what you're getting. It's tasty, but I'd probably want more food for the price. There's also a newer spot by the Summit building, which is a much more convenient location compared to going all the way down to the pier. Definitely worth stopping by if you're already in the area. Service was quick and curt.

O Mart is across the street fr uber touristy Pike Place Market. They have a market selling Flip &…read moreAzn foodstuffs, but Tita Lei runs a food counter on the opposite side. They offer their famous salmon sinigang and daily Flip faves. The Aposto family has been operating O Mart since 1973. Two of us shared the 1/2 & 1/2: Pepper beef (like menudo) w/ rice & pancit, and their sig sinigang. They were also offering chicken or pork adobo, longanisa or bangus the day we visited. The sinigang was sarap!!!!! The broth was tart from the tamarind, and there was a lot of salmon. In addition, there was crunchy water spinach, that reminded me of how my father used to make this dish. Likewise, Tita Lei's rec on the pepper pork was good. There was plenty of tender, nicely seasoned meat. Lastly, the pancit was made fresh in small batches. There is dedicated counter seating on the side. Tia Lei is super nice, friendly and works her ass off. Her barangay in the PI is just two hours from my father's. The staff in the store is also super nice. 4get the touristy places in Pike Place. Support a hardworking, family owned biz serving Mabuhay in every bite.

A true comfort meal, especially on a rainy day. Oriental Mart has an attached restaurant run by a…read moreTita Lei. Like one of her signs says, she cooks what she feels like. There's no actual menu, but you'd most likely find their famous salmon sinigang. It's a savory, sour soup with assorted vegetables. The broth was perfectly tangy from the tamarind and the salmon was fresh. You can get a combo meal like I did and try two dishes. I saw some people complain about the price, but you really do get your money's worth by the serving size. The staff are so friendly and food comes out quick since it's made that morning. There's limited seating, it's only the bar side area of the kitchen. People are in and out, so you just gotta wait when one free's up if you're planning on eating there. If you're a bigger group, I'd suggest getting the food to-go and eat elsewhere. While you're waiting, you can read up on all the funny and sarcastic signs everywhere.

Calling this ube cheesecake a little purple slice of heaven may be an understatement. It's that…read moregood. I'd heard a lot about this singular item; how it became a Seattle iconic bakery pickup dish and the people who rave about it. Due to it closing somewhat early, I'd never been able to make it out there though, until now. And there was no question about what I was getting. As someone unhealthily (literally) obsessed with cheesecakes, this is right up my alley. This is unlike any cheesecake I've had. The first thing you feel is the immediate richness - characteristic of the very best. I want to feel like I'm consuming something that's going to shorten my life when I eat a cheesecake. This absolutely delivers on that promise; it's got a mouthfeel that lingers and makes you feel its presence even after the last bite is gone. The tiny-bit sour, heavily deep and cheesy flavor is complemented by a texture that's supremely soft. The crust is also great - while not as hard as other crusts I've had, this is unique as its made with coconut butter biscuit. What makes this one unique is the same thing that makes it purple. Its ube flavor combines so well with the normal cheesecake flavor that I can't believe I haven't had this combination before. The slightly-sweet, vanilla-forward, coconut-hinting, earthy nature of the yam balances out the cheese perfectly. The only thing practically missing is a touch of salt for something truly awesome. The only downside here is the price is 9 bucks. That is a lot for a cheesecake piece that's pretty small - roughly 150g. Overall, this absolutely ranks up there with some of the best cheesecakes I've had. 9.75/10

Great pastries that aren't too sweet, high praise for Asian pastries in general. I tried the…read morepopular ube cheesecake and pandan cookie. While I enjoyed both, my favorite is the cheesecake. Cheesecake isn't my favorite cake either, so I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. Coffee was fine, I would stick with the pastries here. Overall, it's a cool space to hang out and catch up. Menu leans on the pricier side

Ohh emmm geee delicious!!!…read more The lumpia alone will bring me back!!! Must try!! Also the sizzling sisig stole the show! The pancit and fried rice were also good!! The service was okay -- minimal attention -- had to ask for refills multiple times. Portions seem slightly small for the price but I will come back if in the area.

I was so excited to try this place after having had the BEST crispy pork belly kare-kare I've ever…read moretasted. I grew up eating Filipino food, and kare-kare was actually a dish I never really cared for. But I recently had it at a party that was catered from here on a Saturday, and I honestly couldn't stop thinking about it afterward. The following week, I was raving about it to my sister-in-law (our partners are Filipino), and since we were in the area, we decided to stop by. We walked in right at 11 when they opened. Unfortunately, the service was disappointing from the start. We weren't greeted very warmly by the older woman taking orders. Maybe she was having an off day, or maybe we happened to walk in right as they opened, but as my SIL was ordering, she seemed visibly annoyed with us. What really stood out, though, was when two older Filipino women came in shortly after. Her demeanor completely changed, and she became much warmer and more hospitable toward them. I don't want to assume someone's intentions, but as someone who isn't Filipino, it honestly made us feel very unwelcome and discriminated against. It was especially disappointing because we genuinely love Filipino food and regularly eat dishes like papaitan and tortang talong with our Filipino family. We weren't just randomly ordering unfamiliar food, these are dishes we know and love. And my whole life I've never experienced any negative interactions with any Filipino, ever. They're some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. We ended up getting our food to go. The tortang talong was pretty greasy and the tapsilog was decent. And I have to give credit where credit is due: the crispy kare-kare is still the best I've ever had. That alone is what would bring me back for the food. Unfortunately, the service is what keeps me from rating this place higher. Based on my experience, I'd recommend this as more of a takeout spot only. Hopefully whoever takes your order is having a better day than ours did.