I have followed Yalla on Instagram for awhile. I love how the Owner Taylor often donates part of…read moreproceeds to a cause in need most recently to those struggling in Nepal. Which was part of the reason I visited a few weeks ago. I actually have been wanting to try Yalla for awhile, and just recently figured where it was located. A bit out of my way from work and home, but the day I decided to go was perfect. I was meeting friends at Sake Nomi which doesn't serve food so you're allowed to bring some in. I had two hours to waste so it gave me plenty of time to get up to Capitol Hill and back to Pioneer Square. Yalla is a walk up window with a bench outside to sit but I imagine most people take the food to go. I was sharing the food with five other people so the three mezze dips was the perfect option, I also added the special dip of the day that had 100% proceeds going to help those in Nepal. I also added one of the pressed Saj, the grilled Kefta a lot easier to share. One of my friends wanted the Lamb wrap so that was included in the order as well. Love how fresh the ingredients were. Each dip had distinctively different flavors and textures. Saj was included two different ways to enjoy with the mezze in its soft flatbread form and as a cracker perfect for dipping. My favorites were the Muhummara and the Nuraniye (Zuchinni Dip). I liked the tanginess of the Muhummara and the fresh lemon forward of the Nuraniye. The Kefta was delicious, I need to carry a knife for situations like this when sharing food we ended up ripping off pieces this came with Labneh. I definitely want to try a wrap next time and well their toum sauce. Service was friendly and helpful when I was explaining there was a group of us sharing the items.

Yalla is a walk up window slinging unbelievably delicious Palestinian food. I went on a gorgeous…read moreSaturday just after 12PM and there was no line, but it looked like they were packing some take out orders. The signature saj bread is cooked fresh on a hot stone and is almost like a Middle Eastern flour tortilla with the way it's super thin and satisfyingly chewy bite. The only seating options are a few large benches on the sidewalk, but there's a poster saying you're welcome to sit at the neighboring bar which opens in the late afternoon provided you purchase a drink as well. Ended up sampling 3 of their wrap options and the Zaatar Wrap was deliciously nutty and fragrant, but texturally there was so many herbs that the center ate a little dry. The Lahme Khuruf (Lamb) was my favorite by far with super juicy ground meat with some tang from the labneh, sweetness, freshness from the tomato, and texture from the pine nuts. Absolute home run on this one! The Awarma and Cheese was a close second, but personally, the flavor profile was just a little less interesting than the lamb. Tip: grab some extra napkins as the wraps can fall apart a bit at the end!

The burritos here are great and the portions are giant! We…read moreordered the kraken, flaming boar, bulgorrito, and crispy chicken. Prices are reasonable- especially for the portion sizes - about $14-18 per burrito. The food took about 15 minutes to come out, and the crispy chicken was hot and crispy! Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. I tried a bite of the flaming boar, and the meat was pretty sweet, so take a note of that. The lighting was kind of dark, and the decor was very modern. All the staff were super nice. There are bathrooms in the very back, and they're pretty spacious, but you do have to go down a long-ish walk to get to them. I would highly recommend the crispy chicken and the kraken!

The food at Chops is really good and VERY filling! You definitely won't leave hungry. It is a…read morelittle on the pricey side, but I thought the quality and portion size made it worth it. The only downside is that there isn't much room to sit, so I wouldn't necessarily come here expecting a relaxed sit-down restaurant experience. But if you're coming for good food and big portions, Chops definitely delivers. I'd come back! The service wasn't anything that I really remember as bad or good pretty straight forward.

I get a custom bowl at this location on nearly a daily basis and I leave satisfied majority of the…read moretime. I always place my order pickup ahead of time and it's ready when I arrive. I'm always greeted by the employees which makes for a wonderful customer service experience. The base bowls with protein are a bit on the pricey side, usually around $16-18 after tax and $1 tip, but the ingredients are at least always fresh. There's some seating in the restaurant but plenty around the Columbia Tower food court.

This place exceeded my expectations! I didn't know how good healthy food was until I'll tried this…read moreplace! It's been a while since I've had a fast food type of bowl style restaurant like this, but it did not taste like it was fast food and the smoked pork was the best thing I could imagine. Overall, I highly recommend and would come back.

This place is amazing. My mom has been going for a few years now and this last summer I finally…read morejoined her. We go just about every other week! Rebecca is incredible- such a warm welcome and makes the whole world pause! The Turkey Pot Pie soup is my favorite. Incredibly rich but a bit lighter than an actual pot pie. Chefs kiss. Kiss the chef! Sandwiches are wonderful, inside seating as well as out. Great selection of drink I've yet to sample. What a gem, Take 5!

Taking a break from traffic heading to work, I stopped at Take 5 Urban Market for a breakfast…read moresandwich. I decided to try their meatloaf, egg and cheese. I also got a 12 oz drip coffee for $2.00, which is a steal in Seattle right now. (Take 5 - if you're reading this, please don't raise your prices.) Take 5 offers a lot of variety including breakfast sandwiches, hot sandwiches, soup, dessert case and cookies to name a few. The house made cookies are $1.00. The breakfast sandwich was delish! Meatloaf wrapped with bacon, egg and cheese tucked between a grilled English muffin. It's a filling sandwich for $9.75. I've come to the conclusion that $10.00 is the going rate for a decent breakfast sandwich in Seattle. Take 5 is run by a friendly husband and wife duo.

Delicious sandwiches! I got the Royal Grinder (#1) and it was perfect. It took about 12 minutes to…read moreget my sandwich during the lunch rush. There's not much room to eat in this small shop so I recommend taking your order to go and eating at one of the tables outside. I love that they accommodate for allergies and preferences by having Gluten free bread available.

The bread was really good! I think that's probably the most important part of a good sandwich,…read moreespecially a grinder. I appreciated how many vegetarian options they had. You can definitely make things vegan too, but you gotta customize manually to do so. It might be nice to have an identified vegan sandwich on the menu. My partner liked his sandwich and I liked mine too, especially with the vegetarian protein. The service was prompt and efficient. They share a patio with the gyro spot next door but were pretty busy and lively. This seems like a favorite neighborhood spot.

I had a six hour layover here at Seattle Airport so I had to get some lunch. I went here for lunch…read moreand the food is amazing. They have a preset menu, but you can customize your whole order with whatever vegetables and sauces as you'd like. You can also substitute some items for different item. I really like how you are able to do that because not everybody likes the same thing. The rice is nice and warm. Fresh tomatoes. Good and tender chicken. Highly recommend this to everyone who is looking for a quick meal. They have a variety of options suitable for everyone!

We had lunch at Evergreens while waiting for our flight home. We split the "Not not a burrito" wrap…read moreand some chips, and it was plenty for us as they piled it high! The wrap was flavorful, and had a spicy kick to it, almost a smidge too much for me. After having it, I would have liked to have seen some greens in the wrap, like spinach. Also note, you have to ask for wraps to be cut in half, not something they offer, and not something I was made aware of. The wrap does start to fall apart as you eat it. Service was quick, as they had plenty of people working and helping customers through the line. Overall a solid option for airport food.

One of my favorite fast casual Indian restaurants is a brick and mortar! There's still the food…read moretruck that's still very popular during lunch due to office crowds, so this is a nice change of pace. I ordered for dinner and it was not busy at all. Prices are also cheaper here than the food truck setup in South Lake Union. I took advantage of the BOGO single pod with chicken tikka so I paid about $9 for 2 which is a good deal, but even at regular pricing, it's great value. Food quality is comparable. I can see myself coming here more often as it's open through dinner and is close to my office

The food was very tasty, but the ordering experience and customer service experience was…read morefrustrating. I placed my order through Yelp, which redirects customers to DoorDash for fulfillment. Unfortunately, there was no option to specify the spice level for the paneer masala side dish, despite the restaurant description highlighting customizable spice levels as part of its offering. Because I have health-related dietary concerns, I called the restaurant immediately after placing the order to request a mild spice level. The staff member who answered was initially unable to locate my order, even after I spelled out the name multiple times, which significantly delayed the process. My husband later called and was able to get someone to find the order, but when I called back again to confirm the mild spice request, I was told it was too late to make any changes. I also had an earlier issue when I accidentally went to the wrong location and called for assistance. Rather than providing the Bellevue location's direct number or helping redirect me, I was placed on hold multiple times, which added to the inconvenience. While the food itself was excellent, the customer service and ordering experience were disappointing. Since the Yelp/ DoorDash ordering flow does not allow customers to specify spice preferences for certain items, I expected more flexibility and consideration when I called immediately after placing the order with a reasonable health-related request.

The chicken Caesar wrap was delicious! Probably the best one I've ever had anywhere. I dipped it in…read morethe spicy aïoli. I will definitely be back again and it was a lot of food.

Food quality and service were definitely it! We were at the Octopus Bar and got some food from the…read moreSalty Shack to go with our drinks. We were pleasantly surprised by how tasty the food was. It came quickly, and the servers were very attentive. It honestly felt like restaurant-quality food. I highly recommend the food; they didn't skimp out on the ingredients.

I think this spot is going to be one of the new spots on the PAX tour! Esepcially since all the…read moreother restaurants in the area get so crowded during the convention weekend. It was a way to grab a quick bite to go. The sandwiches we got, hot jeff and tuna, were SO good, actually, and the sandwiches were large and filling. The spicy one was a liiiiiittle too spicy for me, which is good to know for next time. I'll order something with less heat. They had a lot of interesting snacks in their store as well, though we didn't partake. Location is kinda weird, an offshoot of the hotel I guess?

Another great sandwich!!!…read more A couple seats inside but not many. Service is excellent

Best breakfast burrito in Washington. Homemade salsa and your choice of in house sausage or bacon…read more Can't beat it. Staff was exceptional. Friendly and genuine with quick service. I have to try everything on the menu but do yourself a favor GET THIS BURRITO!!!!!!

Picked up the Cobb wrap and it was so full of chicken and bacon! It was really, really good. A…read morewhole egg, non wilted lettuce. Omitted the bleu cheese crumbles and swapped the dressing for ranch. Super yummy.