Great place when you're craving Hainanese Chicken…read more I had the combo chicken rice, which comes with your lighter Hainanese chicken and fried chicken. The Hainanese chicken was so tender and almost pure. It had depth and complemented the chicken fat infused rice. It's a nice balance and you can dip sauce into it if you like more intense flavors. I also liked the fried chicken because it had more texture to a tender dish and I found it nice to go back and forth. We also tried the noodles and it was decent and had a slow burn (spicy) to it but i like the rice dishes the best. The combo chicken was more than enough food for me - I left very full. Ambiance is casual. We arrived on Friday around 6:45pm, and joined a waitlist of 9 for 2 ppl. We waited about 25 minutes for a table. You sit down, order via QR code, and food comes out! Service was decent - nice and friendly and attentive - it's not a place where they'll wait on you regularly but it's also not that kind of setting. Parking is either on the street or in the H Mart complex parking lot. All in all - great eatery

A very popular place in Redmond! I am a fan of the kind of chicken rice they specialize in this…read morerestaurant, so I make sure to give them a try, and I was not disappointed. The chicken was steamed beautifully, and the pieces tasted very fresh. The dish came with two kinds of sauces, and both are perfectly delicious. The rice was cooked with chicken fat and juices. It is high in calories, but it's worth it once in a while. My complaints for the place is, I wish they would offer a stir fried vegetable dish. I think veggies choices are lacking a bit on the menu. Also, I noticed their floor were extremely greasy and slippery. They put down black rugs in main walkways , but on the way to the restroom was without and I almost slip and fell. They really need a deep clean to their floor, or someone might fall for real.

This place was great. The staff was super friendly server, to bar tender, to hostess. They were…read moresuper quick even during the taste of george town! The cocktails make you feel fancy, and were delicious. The Garlic Noodles were FIRE. The unami fries and Bahmi burger were so delicious. I am absolutely coming back!

The service was most excellent. Both of our meals were fantastic and absolutely would order them…read moreagain. Lovely hard wooden floors & cool decor on the walls.

As far as slop bowls go, this is definitely my favorite. (But I do tend to love viet food in…read moregeneral!) I just love all the fresh veggies paired with the marinated meat. So yummy The GREEN SAUCE I would die for it. Get extra, you won't regret it.

On a random Sunday night I was looking for something not too heavy but tasting pretty good. I just…read morehappened to think of Sizzle&Crunch nearby, perhaps because they offer a Doordash Dining Out deal...and on top of that they have a BOGO 50% for a second bowl. I ordered a variety pork plate and a beef rice bowl. The pork plate featured two different cuts of pork with rice and then the toppings like scallions, lettuce, and other veggies, topped with a fried egg. It was alright. The pork belly was significantly better than the sliced pork. My other bowl was the beef bowl which I brought to work the next day and the beef was quite excellent and flavourful. So a decent deal for some pretty good choices - nothing too exciting but hits the spot. The dining in setting is sort of strange in that you're served with disposable containers and utensils, but there's no where to dispose of it. So although it would suggest that you should clean up after yourself, I had no choice but to awkwardly leave it for the busy staff to get around to clean.

okay wait i have to give credit where it's due because their version of peking duck is actually SO…read moregood. like unexpectedly one of my favorite dishes. it comes with all these different assortments so you can build it however you like, and the caramelized lemons (which sound kinda weird at first) somehow just work?? it adds this perfect sweet citrusy balance to the richness of the duck. everything together just hits super flavorful, fun to eat, and honestly a standout. 10/10 would recommend getting this if you go.

This place smells so good! Pleasant and attentive staff. I enjoyed the ginger fish filled, a light…read morestir fry with ambler veggies. Started with the crispy Brussels sprouts which were savory and yummy. Loved the dipping aioli. I packed my leftovers and enjoyed them in the morning for breakfast.

Cute little corner spot tucked into a residential area of Capitol Hill with an Asian-Italian fusion…read moremenu. We started with shrimp ceviche, fried calamari, and salmon tartare. The calamari was good, the salmon tartare was delicious and left me wanting more, and the shrimp ceviche was absolutely outstanding--one of the best I've had (chef's kiss). For mains, we had the stir-fried cabbage (very nice), pumpkin curry salmon (great flavor combo), basil roasted duck, and the signature carbonara. While the mains were good, they didn't quite live up to how impressive the appetizers were--the duck was just okay, and the carbonara didn't really stand out. Overall, I really enjoyed Di Fiora and would definitely come back to try more dishes. Highly recommend.

Came here for a late night and parking was terrible as we took 45 minutes to look for parking, so I…read morerecommend ride share or walking. I think this place is more popular for their Asian fusion brunch (correct me if I'm wrong), but their dinner menu looked great too. Signature Carbonara (3/5): Pretty small portion and packed flavor. Crab Fried Rice (5/5); Topped with an omelette, it also comes with a side of sauce. I thought it was comforting and packed with the flavor of crab. The egg was very soft and easy to break. Overall good place to try and would love to try their other dishes next time.

I've been hearing a lot about Anchovies and Salt, glad I finally made it out! It's located in…read moreRenton right off the water, so you get a beautiful view of Lake Washington if you sit outside. Parking is tough; there's barely any street parking. Park in the garage and then validate your parking; it looks pricey but it's completely free if you validate it. I love the attention to detail on the menu. It's split by region, which is cool - I am not familiar with Vietnamese regional cuisines, so scrolling through the menu is a learning experience for me. - Northern crab rolls: 2/5, felt a bit heavy for an app - Beef skewers: 5/5, really nice sauce - Golden pho pillows: 4/5, interesting concept and I liked the pillows - Water fern cakes: 4/5, another interesting concept - Hanoi pork vermicelli: 3/5, generally good but didn't feel special - Fish sauce caramel coffee: 5/5, I quite enjoyed this Overall, the food was good. I wasn't impressed with the service, though. We ordered 3 starters, a small dish, and a main dish. All our food came out around the same time, randomly... which led to our food getting cold because we couldn't eat fast enough. I was disappointed that they didn't think through the serving order. I was also served the wrong drink; of course they corrected that. And finally, perhaps because we sat in the back, it was really hard to get our server's attention at the end! I'd definitely come back despite that. The food was good and it's such a pretty location.

I actually came here when they first opened, and unfortunately it wasn't good at all. To be fair, I…read moreknow new restaurants often have some hiccups in the beginning, so I gave them the benefit of the doubt and assumed things would improve over time. Recently, I kept hearing from people that it had gotten a lot better, which is why I decided to bring my mom here for Mother's Day since she loves Vietnamese food. Overall, I would still describe this visit as pretty mediocre. It was not terrible, but it was definitely not worth the price point in my opinion, especially after spending over $400. There were a few dishes I genuinely enjoyed. What we ordered: Liked / okay: * Pho-spiced ribs: tender and flavorful, but expensive for what it is * Lemongrass pork belly: the standout dish. Crispy, juicy, and very flavorful * Shaking wagyu salad: the beef was tender, but it needed more salt. It could benefit from some more oyster sauce or fish sauce * Water spinach with garlic: Good * Southern pork egg rolls: Crispy and enjoyable, but the dipping sauce tasted watered down and lacked flavor Didn't really enjoy: * Clay pot fish: overly sweet and quite fatty. The fish itself was tender * King salmon sour soup: also very sweet. It needed more acidity and sourness, like tamarind * Villagers pork belly: the only noticeably salty dish. It had a strong porky fermented flavor that was good, but it really needs rice and fresh vegetables like cucumber to balance it * Lemongrass clams: fairly plain. The dipping sauce was the same watered-down sauce as the egg rolls * Calamansi margarita: extremely sour and overpowering * Spiked coconut with rum: it was warm, which made it less enjoyable Overall, most dishes leaned too sweet for my taste. Southeast Asian food is usually a balance of sweet, spicy, salty, and sour. Here, the sweetness often overpowered everything else. There were also quite a few items sold out when we arrived around 5 PM. I was not sure if they had been sold out for a while or just for the evening. As for service, ordering is done through an iPad. The first one to two rounds of food came out quickly. However, anything we ordered afterward, like extra rice or additional sides, either took a very long time or never came at all. We also tried using the call function on the iPad, but no one came over. I am not sure if they were short staffed or if the system was not being monitored. The restaurant itself was not busy at the time. Since many of the entrées are meant to be eaten with rice, this disrupted the flow of the meal quite a bit. At one point, we just ate everything without rice because we were hungry and did not want to keep waiting. That said, the staff we did interact with were very kind. Overall, I do not think I would come back for a full dinner again. I might stop in just for happy hour drinks and a few small bites since they have a nice water view!

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."

Served with quantity but not quality. The restaurant's location, exterior and interior set the bar…read morefor high quality. But the food is underwhelming. The lollipop chicken was nothing like the menu's photo. The serving was excessive for an appetizer. The garlic was all concentrated on top and overly potent, while the breading had no flavor. The eggplant was a little too sweet and quite bland. Where's the spice? The Kho beef was served with an excess of baguette. Half the baguette would have been enough. The dish is very fatty and difficult to finish. Three dishes, three misses. Service was alright. Staff is polished and attentive. The room was surprisingly noisy despite the restaurant having a lot of empty tables.

Good: we split the honey walnut prawns and the nine flavor basil beef with a side of brown rice…read more Both were very good, and we agreed that the beef was better. Service: very friendly and attentive enough Ambiance: peaceful, clean, comfortable, easily accessible It's pricey, but it's Mercer Island, so . . .

I was talking to a friend about reasons to visit Renton and one of the things that reached my mind…read morewas Feast Buffet. Located in the Renton Shopping Center near Fred Meyer, this buffet has really surpassed the test of time. I remember coming here when I was a kid during important family events, however I think the last time I came was around 10 years ago! I think it's pretty safe to say that things have remained consistent over the past many years. To be honest, I'm not a big buffet person - I feel like the quality of the food is often traded for quantity and at my big age I really cannot force myself to eat more than like 2-3 plates of food anymore. But I will say, Feast definitely exceeded my expectations! It has a lot of great asian choices, as well as options for children/people with different palates! I've was a huge fan of the sushi/seafood options, especially the salmon sashimi they had. It was SO fatty I had so many bowls of it. There wasn't really anything that disappointed me, though the crab/lobster line was long (as expected). Staff were kind, and were pretty consistent in clearing out my table and I thought everything was pretty clean! Honestly I'm tempted to return (maybe for lunch since it's cheaper) but I do think that Feast Buffet is definitely a gem of Renton.

Feast Buffet or East (not King lol) Buffet?! IYKYK…read more I was on travel to work with a team up in Renton, WA, and they went out for a lunch buffet here during my time up there. I was intrigued at the name Feast Buffet, but moreso because I had been to an East Buffet the previous year close to where I live, hence the first line of this review. Feast Buffet is located in Renton Shopping Center on the west side of Rainier south of Sunset. If you know where the Fred Meyer is here, Feast Buffet is on the opposite end of the plaza. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by a rather spacious lobby where you can see a TV that shows the pricing for both lunch and dinner. We went on a weekday at lunchtime, which is the cheapest option at $24.99 per adult. Weekend lunches are almost 50% higher, but the same price as dinner on Mondays thru Thursdays. If our team had gone for dinner on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, we'd be spending an additional $20 more per adult! The lobby also had some nice decor. Even though I posted this review in January (I was on a brief review hiatus), our visit was back in November, and they had some snowmen decor by the right wall as well as a Christmas tree by the check-in counter. The selection is incredible! Much more than what I was expecting that I circumnavigated the buffet area like a labyrinth. I was hoping to start off with salad, but accidentally started off with some cold seafood before I was able to find the salad bar. Don't forget to grab some utensils! They're located by the salad bar. Our team sat at a side dining area akin to a banquet hall with a huge TV on the end closer to the front door. We were on the far corner, and one of the TVs was not functioning, unfortunately. There are three drink dispensers in the beverage section, but I made the mistake of getting a coffee cup for a Pepsi Zero Sugar LOL. There are taller blue cups that I should have gotten instead, but one of my tablemates noticed a leak in her cup and informed a staff member about it. As with any buffet, one of my grievances is that they spread themselves too thin that the quality of some of the foods is sacrificed, and that is the case here, though not nearly as much, fortunately enough. Only the Mac & Cheese was the most forgettable after my first two plates; I probably would have preferred the macaroni sitting on the top layer of the heating well. The fruits were also not fresh, though I can't say I was expecting them to be. Otherwise, most other food items were good enough for buffet standards. As I was getting some sushi, I got some wasabi, but didn't see soy sauce. When I asked a sushi chef where the soy sauce was, he replied that it was on the tables albeit in a rather condescending manner. Okay, so my bad on neglecting to notice the first time, but this is how I get treated as a visitor from out of state?! I got some cuts of meat at the same time, but one of them was full of fat and/or gristle! The noodle bar stood out to me most because I don't ever recall seeing a noodle bar at any other buffet! It's kind of similar to the Mongolian BBQ station where you select your raw toppings and hand them to the chef, who cooks them for you. In the case of this noodle bar, you select from one of four broths: Wonton, Udon, Beef Brisket, and Tonkotsu. Just let the chef know which of these four broths you'd like, and they'll cook it for you! One drawback with this station is that if there are multiple customers' ramen bowls being cooked simultaneously, you may end up grabbing someone other customer's bowl. I also got to try some cotton candy, and that's only because as I was walking by the desserts section, there was an employee finishing up a cotton candy. Since there was no other customer nearby, I simply waited until she handed me the cotton candy. Otherwise, there will be a stand with holes that will hold the cotton candies. And for the (real) dessert, I went with a small bowl of cookies & cream ice cream. I made the mistake of attempting to open a stationary glass panel, thinking it was a sliding door of an ice cream chest LOL. An employee noticed, and I had to tell her which ice cream I wanted, though I also had to ask her what the flavors were since I didn't see any flavor labels. Ice cream was pretty good! Good way to round out a decent lunch buffet! One thing I didn't like was how inconsistently non-punctual they were at picking up plates. I know I shouldn't be comparing, but there was a time when I had three empty plates next to me that weren't picked up! Yet after my first plate, I saw it was taken away when I came back for seconds. Overall, I enjoyed my visit to Feast Buffet, and I would prefer Feast Buffet over East Buffet even though I actually gave both the same rating. However, East Buffet is lower than a 4.0, but I'd rate Feast Buffet higher than a 4.0, though not that much higher to earn the 5th star. Nevertheless, if you're looking for a feast of a buffet, look no further than Feast Buffet!

I genuinely can't put into words how great this place is…read more I'm usually the type to stick to the same order every time, but when they recommended their specialty -- Feijoada Spicy Special -- I decided to take a chance (with a little hesitation, to be honest). Even after a 40+ minute drive home, the moment I took my first bite... it completely blew me away. Every ingredient worked perfectly together, yet still stood strong on its own. The balance of flavors, the depth, the execution -- all of it was exceptional. Between that dish and the level of service, this is easily one of the most elevated teriyaki spots in Washington that more people need to experience. I'll absolutely be back for that dish again... and probably grabbing another one for the next day.

Vivian and her team were absolutely incredible! I had a last-minute catering request, and they…read moremanaged to make it happen seamlessly. I've been using their services for my company events for several years, and this year, despite giving them little time to prepare, they still delivered. The food was fantastic as always, and my team truly enjoyed it! -G