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    Culture Kitchen

    3.3 (27 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Turkey club & house made chips
    Lizzy C.

    Looking at the menu online before arriving it looked very basic, however upon arrival their daily specials counter was full of delightful looking foods. I ordered their Turkey club special, served with house made bbq chips (didnt know that when I ordered and added fries). Be aware that if you order a special, they pull it right out of the counter. Items I thought were display only is the sandwich I was served. Not too bad for a club but I would be scared if I had ordered the egg salad sandwich as I have no idea how long they have been sitting there. The edge of the bread was getting hard from being on display and the chips were slightly stale. The fries were good but the buzzer they gave us didnt work and it sat for pick up longer than we would have liked so some of the fries were cold. We both ordered watermelon mint refreshers which were really good. My friend also got a caramel iced coffee that she said was good and she could feel it in her veins. Seattle makes strong coffee. I think if we came back here I would not order from the specials counter due to the food sitting. However I was surprised at the quality of the food that was being cooked fresh.

    Angie G.

    We came in here to get some drinks before entering the museum and was shocked at the prices. A can of soda was $5. I ended up getting an Italian soda with strawberry. It was pricer than the soda but I didn't mind that... I just couldn't pay $5 for a can of coke. The Italian soda was pretty good. It was club soda with strawberry flavoring .

    Beverages at the table, Tuesday 22 August 2023.
    Tanis L.

    Consistently good food options, the times I have eaten here with my aunt when visiting the Museum of Pop Culture. Culture Kitchen is located just in and to the side of the main entrance/exit to the museum on 5th Avenue North. I have had the burger and fries and this time, Tuesday 22 August 2023, the Seattle Philly with fries. Pricing was in the $15 to $20 range each time, fries included. The fries each time were well salted and crisp, though not too oily. Between the burger and the Seattle Philly, I preferred the burger. The cheese on the Seattle Philly was a bit strong, though the bun was soft and the meat mixture inside the bun was not sparse on veggies. The tables are well set-up and are in a bus-your-own-table style. Napkins, water, and condiments are available by where one places one's order.

    Les R.

    Culture Kitchen is located inside Museum of Pop Culture on the Seattle Center campus at 325 5th Ave. North. You can enter through MoPOP or it's own main street entrance. Food was decent. A bit pricey in my opinion for the amount of food. It is about the same price point as most museum, botanical gardens, and event food locations. I had the Pork Belly Banh Mi ($18) with a Diet Coke. Total cost was $24.26 for a sandwich and drink with tax and tip for one. Service was pretty much self service kiosk or phone ordering with only real interaction from food pick up. Ambiance was cool. Modern vibe with an indoor open seating area and a full bar. Indoor dining area is open so you can see out into the lobby of the Museum of Pop Culture and all the activity. We set outside in the outdoor seating area and enjoyed the weather. I would have gone with four stars if I felt like my sandwich was more full and not so skimpy for the price. It was ok and we needed to eat. I would recommend if you are spending some time at MoPOP as it's super convenient and also a good option if you are at the Seattle Center.

    The Baby Wedge salad.
    Grant T.

    I ordered the "baby wedge" salad. It was the best wedge/blue cheese salad I've had in years. Also, it is a BIG baby, if you ask me. I'll be back. UPDATE: Have also had the Philly & the Hometown Burger. Both also 5 stars.

    Crab Deviled Eggs
    Christopher L.

    The restaurant is very spacious and clean with a modern vibe to it. The service is spot on with friendly staff. The food was good and had an interesting concept. The deviled eggs were creamy and the crab kicked it up a notch. The pretzel charcuterie was filling and great to share. Everything was fresh and paired well together. For the drink, the Bloody Mary was spiced perfectly and the kimchi went well with it. To top it off, it even had a probiotic shot in it. Overall, this is a great place for a bite before or after the museum.

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    Mike D.

    Pleasant cafe Atari mopop .. worth stop in.. nice bakery choices too.. good service with self order by touchscreens..

    Chicken and waffles
    Ashley F.

    The staff is always nice! Pretty fast considering peak summer rush. Although the drinks can take a while. There's ample seating upstairs and downstairs even during peak summer rush. Overall, on the pricey side (as expected for museum foods) but pretty good (for museum food). However, MoPOP always unlimited reentry with receipt for the day during opening hours. So, unless you're starving, I would recommend taking the monorail down to Pike Place or go somewhere around the area for more options, and higher quality more affordable food. 1. BLT - probably my favorite out of everything taking price into account. It's not horrendously expensive, and sometimes I crave this sandwich. Just look at that thick cut bacon! 2. Poke - For $18, this costs as much as other poke places in the area so not a bad deal! The fish is surprisingly pretty fresh and they a variety of plentiful toppings! Nothing exceptional, but a solid choice. 3. Chicken and waffles - my partner and I were blown away by this! To be fair, we have low expectations for museum food but this has no business being that good! I'm regularly have chicken and waffles in Dallas, and this is pretty up to par considering other options in Seattle. Also a solid choice. Again, not a bad a place to dine at if you're hungry and just need food quickly. But if you're visiting the area, I would recommend adventuring outside Seattle Center.

    bar menu and in bloom cocktail

    Solid food and strong drinks, especially for a museum restaurant. Ate at the bar, Emily the bartender was wonderful. Very welcoming and kind. Vibes are great, loved the pop culture themed drink menu. Got the In Bloom cocktail - strong, spicy, unique and the deviled eggs.

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    The bartender guy kept referring to me as "boss" "brutha" and "bossman". Very unprofessional

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    I enjoyed the food and the overall vibe of this place. The staff was helpful and attentive. One…read moredish arrived slightly warm instead of hot, but the quality was still good.

    I mean, theoretically, what's there to not like? I need fries and a burger and it's 11pm? Oh look,…read moreFat Shack's open! AND they have deep fried Oreos??? Sign me up. The restaurant itself leaves a lot to be desired, but I'm not asking too much. I believe the owner said he was trying to revamp the place. I hope that the area comes alive in the future years, that should help. Here's the issue though, this is the slowest spot ever. I've waited 30 minutes for fries - FRIES. I don't mind waiting for food, but it should remain reasonable. There were only two or three people working, and one man did tell us this, but I need to be honest - this was on Super Bowl Sunday. No one was able to get anyone a beer from the tap for 40 minutes, the food took forever and it appeared that online orders were being prioritized (which makes sense, you make as you get orders coming in, but that puts your in person customers in an odd and sometimes frustrating position). To be honest, I probably wouldn't have minded as much if I just had some fries to snack on. I didn't mind as much this one time because I was just happy to find a place to watch the Super Bowl Half Time show, but other days, it's a little hard to look past. I wish this business the best, I live too close to not hope for its improvement! Looking forward to updating my review. At the end of the day, if you're hungry, it's late, this is your spot.

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    Aloha Plates

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    (257 reviews)
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    Overall good for a food stall. My kids liked their musubi and loco moco (this needed more…read moreseasoning for me). The teriyaki for me was a bit sweet with a lot of sauce that overpowered the rice. No veggies came with the teriyaki chicken so I had to buy from another place in the food court to round it out. I would try other places in the food court before coming back.

    CID Food Walk stop number two: Aloha Plates, the classic Hawaiian standby in the Uwajimaya food…read morecourt. 2x Spam Musubi + Mac Salad Food Walk Special ($8) - The spam musubi are held in a heater so they are served warmed up by default. I didn't expect much out of these, but they were surprisingly good. The rice is cooked perfectly, sticky and tender, yet each grain is distinctive and almost bouncy, giving great mouthfeel. The musubi seems to be dipped in a small amount of soy sauce, although not enough to cover the entire rice surface. The additional sodium isn't really needed in the first place due to the salty and meaty kick the spam on top gives the handheld snack. It's a classic combination for a good reason! (4/5) For the Food Walk special, they only give a small scoop of mac salad. I'm sure the normal side portion for $5.94 is much larger. The salad is unspectacular but solid. It's a little sweet, a bit peppery, and certainly very creamy. There's a bit of julienned carrot included that isn't particularly crunchy, being soaked in the mayo sauce. The macaroni itself isn't mushy or overcooked, so it still has some texture. (4/5) I don't usually expect much out of food court restaurants, but Aloha Plates definitely surprised me with their quality. It seems like a solid option for Hawaiian.

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    Top: *Short Ribs plate  Left: $1.50 *Mac Salad Bottom: *ONO plate - chicken teriyaki & one short rib
    Top: *Short Ribs plate Left: $1.50 *Mac Salad Bottom: *ONO plate - chicken teriyaki & one short rib
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    4.5
    (198 reviews)
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