Yum. Truly worth the hype and the line. The ube pancake was so tasty, decadent, and fluffy. I…read morerecommend getting one (two gals split one) instead of a stack because while it's so good, it's big and it's kind of like eating cake for breakfast. We also shared the combo silog which was a great way to sample more of the menu. I enjoyed the garlic rice and ilocos especially. The diner feels so cozy and homey - old photos of the owner and customers and magnets his guests left are a nice touch. Friendly and attentive service despite the busyness.

Made a stop at Ludi's for lunch after a hike. I've never not seen a line here during open hours and…read morehave only known about their ube pancakes. We waited a bit over an hour in line. You order at the front before being seated which means food arrives shortly after sitting down. With that noted, I wouldn't return to wait that long. First visit, to try a relatively famous spot, sure. Inside is a bit tight, but conversation can be had. My friends got the lumpia-silog and bistek-silog. Lumpia was tasty, but not particularly outstanding. Bistek was dry. The beef was tough to chew, seasoned alright on the outside but likely overcooked if not old. I opted for the oxtail silog which was delicious but pricey. Oxtail Silog - for $29, this plate definitely gets a double take. After waiting in the hour line, I figured I should commit for a tasty meal. Oxtail comes in a side bowl alongside a bit of hearty broth which the rice absorbs well. Meat is tender, falls off the bone, but pulling around oxtail bones isn't the simplest, so definitely have to bite around crevices. All in all, this plate was delicious but think it comes with a huge tourist tax I've had better value for oxtail plates. Ube Pancake Stack - four sizeable pancakes. Some pictures, including my own, don't do these justice. I can definitely get behind the hype. They're drenched in a rich ube sauce and there's plenty to go around. Honestly the ube flavor is present on the pancakes, but it feels relatively faint because the sauce is extremely sweet and flavorful, minimizing the pancake taste and expanding the gap between flavors. That being said, I think I would enjoy the pancakes with less sauce (or preferably, on the side).

Stopped by Kilig for the second time and I'm so glad we did! We ordered the lumpia, which was…read moreperfectly crispy and so flavorful. They served it with a vinegar dipping sauce--I've never had it that way before, but I definitely will from now on. We also had the pancit palabok, bulalo, and shroom shroom fried rice, and every single dish was packed with flavor. Everything came out quickly, but a chef even stopped by our table to drop off some adobo to apologize for the wait--which honestly didn't feel like a wait at all. I'm glad we got to try it though because the adobo had a nice kick and paired perfectly with white rice. The ambiance was very welcoming with plenty of seating, and our server was kind and attentive--constantly refilling our waters. 10/10 experience and can't wait to come back again!

The service was awesome! They were having some burgers event so their menu was just limited to…read morethese 3, despite that, their food was good, maybe except for the regular burger. I did like the Ube burger more, because of the longganisa meat. However when my food came my longganisa was a bit undercooked, so I had to return it to the kitchen, and maybe it took another 20mins or so to get it back but I think that was just their timeline because everyone came in at the same time. The owner was super nice enough to gift my mom a bottle of tanduay. My mom has always been looking for one in WA state but couldn't find, she uses this for cooking and surprisingly the owner just gave her a bottle for free. O_O E

A cute, cozy place with tiny tea lights on the tables. Reservations are recommended as the place is…read moresmall and it is popular. They have steps up to the restaurant, but a lift is provided for those are mobility challenged. We were greeted immediately as soon as we walked in and because we had reservations, our table was immediately available. The menu is elevated Filipino food that lived up to its name. Small portions which means we got to enjoy each bite. No greasy taste, nothing over done. Just delicious, dishes served with pried. I didn't like that they charge for sauces. Filipino dishes are often eaten with different sauces. The dessert we had was the turon pudding. That was heavenly! An inside out turon that was a party in my mouth! As I was writing this review, we were served with a sample of their chocolate mousse. And holy moly that was good! All the flavors made my taste buds dance. Salty, bitter and sweet. Plus a nice crisp crunch on top. Highly recommend!

We came around 6:30 PM on a Saturday without a reservation since the 6:30 PM time slot was no…read morelonger available when we checked online earlier in the week. Luckily, we were able to get seated at the bar right away. The hostess, bartender, and servers were all very friendly and attentive. The food was all prepared nicely with fresh ingredients. The fried chicken was impressively delicious! We also appreciated all the vegan options and mocktails. The restaurant was beautifully decorated, and the atmosphere was lively and full of people. I heard this place also changes its menu based on the different seasons. I'd love to come back at another time to check out different menu items. This place is definitely more on the expensive side though, especially since they automatically added a 22% service charge and still prompted us to add additional tips. It wasn't too difficult to find street parking nearby.

I came across CheBogz the night before searching IG for places to eat, I actually got excited and…read morelooked at all the Instagram post for CheBogz and perfect timing, Plate Of Nation week is going on now and CheBogz was one of the restaurant participating. I learned that this Brick & Mortar started as a food truck, now has a restaurant in the Beacon Hill area near the rail . The business name CheBogz is the owner's parent's nickname. There was a line when we arrived and they are very busy, there are 2 staff working taking orders and delivering food, be patient. Place your order at counter & bus your own table . Everything on the menu and the specials sounds great, I was happy to see they have a P.L.R plate ($11.) which is Pancit, Lumpia (6) and Rice, this is my all time favorite combo or any Filipino's favorite combo too. hehe. This is the best combo ever!! Ended up with the Plate of Nation combo to share Chicken Adobo (fried) with the 6 lumpia and plate of the Island Combo which came with pork ribs, shrimp, longanisa, Calamansi drink and Cassava Cake. The verdict, Wow. really tasty Filipino food, way better that the over-rated one at Pikes. I like the fried chicken adobo style with the gravy , the pancit, the lumpia, longanisa, ribs, everything was so good, major comfort foods while at Seattle. The calamansi drink was so refreshing. We loved that green sauce, first time trying, I need to learn more about that sauce. The cassava cake, omg wow!, Do not skip on this one, super GOOD! I had cassava before but this one hits different. @$8. a slice, it was so worth it. Before we left I went back to get another slice to go. All in all, so glad we got to check it out after my IG search, we loved and enjoyed every bite! Yep. We will be back next time we visit!

Food - I'm usually more of a silog kind of person, but I had to try the sisig here. It was really…read moregood. Came on a cast iron pan so it was sizzling and crispy. Also, I don't even really like pancit, but I devoured theirs. It was the perfect citrusy flavor. I actually kind of wish I asked for more pancit instead of rice! Really good. We also split the adobo rolls. I think it needs a sauce, but still good. Never thought of service adobo that way. Service - food came out quick. its an order at the counter kind of situation. Ambiance - Very chill spot, not fussy. indoor seating but would be a little harder with a big group.

I was waiting for the bar next-door to open because I forgot my cell phone there. I stumbled into…read moreKalabaw by accident.. I was just window shopping on what type of Thai food they had. I walked in and decided to give them a shot. Try something easy ..I got the wonton soup with egg noodles.. the broth was umami and garlicky, and warmed up my soul. The wontons were nice and tender, flavored with shrimp and pork. It was like a warm hug. Hit the spot! Second, I ordered the crispy spicy fish. It was an extraordinary presentation even my Chef friend was delighted to see the culinary expertise of the Chef. And it was also very reasonably priced. The service was excellent. They were very welcoming. The decor of the restaurant is super upscale. It looks like a fancy club. This would be a great place to bring a first date. Overall I was super impressed and very happy that I stumbled into this delicious restaurant. 10/10

We walked over from Pike Place Market and were warmly greeted and seated by Chef Supanot, who…read moreimmediately made us feel welcome. He offered great menu suggestions and shared the story behind the restaurant--his brother designed the space, and he built it with the help of friends, which made the experience feel even more special. The menu is Thai-forward with a few standout dishes from other Asian cuisines mixed in thoughtfully. The décor is gorgeous--an elevated, glamorous tribute to the water buffalo that feels bold yet refined. We ordered the Miang Kham, Crying Tiger, and Mango Salad. I always order Miang Kham when I see it since it's such a rare find, and this one was excellent. The Crying Tiger was tasty but came out more well done than the medium-rare we ordered. That said, we still finished it because the dipping sauce was fantastic and the purple-and-white sticky rice was delicious. The Mango Salad was beautifully prepared with shredded mango that had just the right crunch and tartness. Generous portions served. Even during a busy late afternoon, the chef handled guests with ease and a big smile, serving beautifully executed dishes and cocktails. Very impressive. We'll definitely be bringing friends here next time we're in Seattle. Tip: They do true Thai spice levels here--proceed with caution."

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.

Order - Garlic Rice: 4/5 was really good, perfect amount of…read moregarlic. - Potatoes: 5/5 perfectly seasoned. Crunchy on the outside soft on the inside. Try with the banana catsup. It's weird but so good. - 8pcs Chicken half spicy: 4.7/5 it was really good. The half spicy was really good, not spicy to me but that's not unusual. Got hot sauce in the side and it was really tasty! - Mochi Cake: 10/5 so freaking good! Service was fantastic and the inside is really cute. Small but welcoming. TL:DR: Is it cheap? No. But it's a gluten free fried chicken that is actually good, the sides are bomb, and the price for the value is there.

Kaboom! Best fried chicken I've ever seen or eaten. Yes, one look at all the pieces (ordered the…read more8pc) and you can see beauty in its creation and attention to detail. Got the half spicy half normal and dusting of spice was perfect. The fact that this is gluten free (which is fantastic for all GF folks in our family) is even more Amazing how they got everything right with the crunch and flavor. Potato skins and garlic rice were good too, though less garlic would have been better. Could easily make this into a garlic egg fried rice and larger portions. The staff were super attentive and took time to explain everything to first time visitors. Steady stream of take out orders as seating is limited. Would come back to try the other sides too. Happy to report no reaction for gluten free member of our family, top marks for safety.

My boyfriend and I discovered this place years ago and I forgot to review it back then but I'm…read moreexcited to share my review on this most recent visit. We brought a friend along as we were hanging out at the nearby convention but we have been wanting to revisit and we love Filipino foods/flavors. My boyfriend got their chicken pot pie and cornpilog while I got their bicol express. Our friend got their bicol express and pork sisig. I did come there as I saw they serve kare kare on Saturdays but apparently not until the afternoon, but we arrived around 10am. We wanted to know what was in their Filipino breakfast as everyone was getting that but we saw that they were re-stocking it but by the time my boyfriend got to order, they were sold out. My boyfriend really loves this place, he says with full confidence that this is one of the best restaurants in Seattle. He demolished his cornpilog, no crumb left behind and pretty much finished the chicken pot pie. The bicol express was absolutely flavorful with the meat being so tender. The bread outside is perfect. Our friend was happily impressed and said he would definitely have to come back to try out more. We wanted to try more, especially their dessert ones! We also got their drinks to go and they had sold out of the ube baby so my boyfriend got their tsokolate mocha and I got the pandan caramel. The drinks were smooth and enjoyable but I felt the flavor was underwhelming, I could barely taste the pandan and even caramel but it was delightful. The inside is very spacious with tables with booths and chairs. They have several types of hot sauces, self-serve water station and a obvious area to place your dirty dishes in. The staff members were very welcoming and ensured that you get everything you wanted. There are restrictions of how many pastries you can get, but it is appreciated as honestly it's hard not to get more than one. They have a lot of savory and sweet options, including vegetarian and vegans ones too.

Pinoyshki is a unique Filipino-Polish inspired bakery serving up some delicious piroshkis with a…read moreFilipino twist! This spot is located next to Phe where street parking will be your best bet. Inside, they have a cozy interior with a solid amount of seating. Wifey and I stopped by with our homies to grab some pastries for breakfast. They had so many good options to choose from but we ended up getting a spread consisting of the Seattle Dog, Pork Sisig, Garlic Beef Asado, Pork Liempo, Cornsilog, and the Matcha Strawberry Cake. Everything that we had was delicious with familiar Filipino flavors. Overall, I am glad we got the chance to check this spot out. All of the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. You really cannot go wrong with any pastries you order here, but I would highly recommend the Garlic Beef Asado and the Cornsilog. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area!

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.