service was quick and friendly, Katrina was our host and she was absolutely fantastic! food was…read morealso delicious.

Walking into Crawfish Chef, you immediately get that casual, no-frills Cajun seafood boil…read moreatmosphere--nothing overly fancy, but lively and inviting in a way that tells you the focus here is all about the food. The space is simple and functional, with wooden tables, a laid-back setup, and that unmistakable energy of people ready to dig into messy, hands-on seafood boils. It's the kind of place where gloves, napkins, and cracking shells are all part of the experience, and that authenticity adds to the charm. The star of the visit was Combo #6, a generous spread that comes loaded with 1 lb of mussels, 1 lb of snow crab, 1 lb of shrimp, along with potatoes and corn. On paper, it sounds like a seafood feast--and visually, it absolutely delivers when it hits the table, drenched in their signature house special sauce. Starting with the mussels, they soak up the sauce beautifully. Each bite is juicy and briny, with that ocean flavor amplified by the rich, garlicky, buttery kick of the house sauce. The seasoning doesn't just sit on the surface--it seeps into every shell, making each bite bold and satisfying. The snow crab is easily one of the highlights. The meat is tender, slightly sweet, and pulls cleanly from the shell. Paired with the house sauce, it hits that perfect balance between natural seafood sweetness and spicy, savory richness. It's messy, indulgent, and exactly what you want from a Cajun-style boil. The shrimp are equally impressive--plump, well-cooked, and easy to peel. They carry the sauce exceptionally well, giving you that full punch of flavor in every bite without being overpowered. The texture is spot-on, not rubbery or overdone, which can sometimes be a gamble with seafood boils. Even the sides--potatoes and corn--deserve recognition. They might seem like fillers, but here they act as flavor sponges, absorbing all that seasoned sauce and delivering surprisingly satisfying bites in between the seafood. They help round out the meal and keep it from feeling one-dimensional. What really ties everything together is that house special sauce. It's rich, garlicky, buttery, slightly spicy, and deeply flavorful--arguably the backbone of the entire experience. It's the kind of sauce that makes you want extra bread or rice just to soak up every last drop, and it's consistently praised as a standout feature of the restaurant. That said, while the flavors are undeniably strong, the biggest drawback comes down to value. Combo #6 sits at a noticeably high price point (around the mid-$90 range), and while the quality and taste are there, the portion doesn't quite feel like it fully justifies the cost. You get a good spread, but not an overwhelming one--especially if you're sharing or expecting a truly massive boil for that price. It leans more toward a "treat yourself" meal rather than something you'd regularly order without thinking twice. Some diners have also noted that prices have crept up over time while portions haven't significantly increased, reinforcing that slight mismatch between cost and quantity. Overall, Crawfish Chef delivers where it matters most--flavor. Combo #6 is rich, satisfying, and packed with well-seasoned seafood that keeps you reaching for the next bite. The house sauce alone makes it memorable. However, the higher price tag makes it feel more like an occasional indulgence rather than a go-to value meal. If you're craving a flavorful, hands-on seafood boil experience in Kent, it absolutely hits the spot--but just be prepared to pay a bit more than you might expect for the amount you get.

Good: clean restroom, dishes, silverware, lobby & dining area, attentive bus boy, fun photo opp…read morewith adult sized lobster, sink conveniently located in beverage bar area. Bad: debris & weeds in parking lot, very expensive for what was being served, dry cake pieces on dessert bar, boring front desk workers, dining room tv robbed families of spending quality time together which destroyed the potential for a better overall experience/environment. Overall: first impressions were disappointing, which carried through the rest of the meal. The food was average, nothing special. Now I know what that buffet is like & will not plan to return.

Recently they revamp the place and converted to a buffet style restaurant. It's fairly new so they…read moredidn't have all the labels for the food choices and kept running out of snow crab. We went on a Sunday it was $39.99 pp. Wasn't worth the price. However, it's generating lots of foot traffic. So be humble as they figure out the kinks. One recommendation is to have bowls instead of just plates to create a boil experience. Limited staff but they are good at making you feel welcome and provide good service.

My boyfriend and I came here one time but saw that they had a sign up that said they were temporary…read moreclosed due to a kitchen maintenance. We tried again a week or so later as my work is close by and we wanted something quick and affordable as we had a comedy show to go to afterwards. As we entered, we were the only ones and we were greeted warmly by the sushi chef and our waitress. Our waitress told us to pick any table we'd like and she brought us menus. Once we had ample time to glance over the menu which honestly had the right amount of items, I got the udon and shrimp tempura while my boyfriend got their Philadelphia roll and chicken katsu. Our waitress asked if we were fine with water and I didn't see a drink section on the menu but they do offer fountain drinks, canned drinks and hot tea. The inside is small but it's cozy and initmate. They have K-pop playing in the background with the music video. There is a good mix of natural lighting from the sun and inside. The bathroom was clean and well-maintained. We received our roll and shrimp tempura first, udon next and finally the chicken katsu. The katsu sauce here is one of the best katsu sauce we've ever had as it had a perfect balance of tangy, sweet and savory flavors. There was a lot of katsu and my boyfriend said the only complaint was he wished there was a bit more rice as the ratio was off. I loved my udon, they give a generous portion of fish cakes, fish balls and a piece of shrimp tempura as well as plenty of tempura flakes. I do wish there was a bit more noodles but that was my only real complaint. The shrimp tempura was good but I do wish there was a bit more sauce. My boyfriend's roll was delicious and fresh! Their hot green tea was also comforting and delightful! The service here is pleasant as our waitress was kind and checked in on us often. She was also courteous and professional with other customers. We look forward to coming back whenever we're hungry for good and affordable sushi and Korean food.

Love this place! It started to be the place we go to when we're wanting sushi and want it to…read moresatisfy the craving. The owners are really kind, and make you feel so seen and taken care of! Tried takeout one of the times and the quality was exactly the same which is a win if you don't have time to dine in. Will DEFINITELY be coming back!

Great food! Our family of 4 shared a seafood boil, some garlic noodles and chicken strips. Fun…read moredecor with giant crustaceans on the walls. Everything was fantastic. Get the house sauce for your boil - it tastes the best. The garlic noodles were delicious. It was a bit expensive at $180 total but I guess that's what you get with seafood. Service was nice. Their drinks come in cans with no refills.

Upon entering, the door has a sign stating that the health rating is "okay". That lets me down…read moreimmediately. On a Friday early evening, my SIL and I were the only ones there. I ordered a crawfish boil and my SIL ordered a shrimp boil. For $18.99 it was a reasonable price for out of season crawfish, but it was okay. My SIL thought her shrimp boil was decent. You can taste the spice throughout. Mild was suggested if you want some spice that doesnt overwhelm your dish. Mild was as accurate as they said. The waitress gave us a small fries tray that has the bib, gloves, and sanitizing wipe, which we used to separate our pieces that we already went through. Maybe have a bigger tray for people to use. When the waitress gave us our bag, she emptied it for us onto our serving bowl without wearing gloves. Her hands didnt touch the food though. Since we couldnt finish, they do offer another bag for us to take home. We do not have to use the same bag it came in. Overall, it was okay. I might try something else on the menu that is in season to see if its better.

My favorite food truck!!! Thanks for visiting North Bend. Today I grab the fish and chips and the…read moreshrimp and chips. It was so delicious, no regrets. If you see this food truck, totally recommend stopping by and grabbing a plate.

Yea it's pretty good, Love their food cart at the Maple Valley Farmer's Market when they were…read morethere. Great staff, good prices!

food is so amazing the amo of food you get is insane!!!!! The people working there are very…read morefriendly!!! I would give this a 10/10

Nana's Kitchen earns 5 stars not only for the incredible food, but for the atmosphere and the…read morepeople who make it special. It's family-owned and operated, and you can truly feel that sense of legacy and love the moment you walk in. The food is absolutely amazing. My husband and I were visiting Washington for the weekend and ended up eating here twice--that's how good it is. The first time, we had the catfish nuggets, fried shrimp, and fried pork chops with collard greens, mac & cheese, and candied yams. Every single bite was on point. The second time, we made it just in time for the oxtail stew--and it was fire. You can genuinely taste the soul in the food. This place is something special. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!

Dukes is a go to in our family. We decided to have appetizers today. We had the hot crab dip ,…read moredelicious , shrimp and crab cocktail, and salmon sliders. I highly recommend all. The service is always first class and they are very attentive. We went between the lunch and dinner rushes and the restaurant was not busy. We were immediately greeted and seated. The restaurant is always clean and quaint.

The service was really fast. The food was alright, although I ordered the Cesar salad. Liked their…read morecucumber mojito though. However, they're way over priced from the looks of their menu

What a wonderful dining experience! The owners were in the middle of closing when we got there…read more(there were still 30 min of open service but it had been a slow day so they were going to close early). Normally I wouldn't try to go to a place less than an hour before close, but my brother who had been visiting from AZ had heard from a mutual (who was originally from S Seattle area) of his back in AZ that this place was super good and this was our only chance to go during his visit. The owners were so sweet and let us come in, gave us a seat that would be nice for my baby to sit and relax, and they even gave her a little toy at the end of our meal. The food was excellent and we really enjoyed our time. I would love to come back again as it's pretty close to home. The restaurant is a little dimly lit which I actually liked a lot as it gives it a little more of an intimate atmosphere.

Very fast service and huge portions. You will get complimentary cold appetizers to sample while…read morewaiting. I ordered bibimbap with beef and it was OK, but it needed sauces to make it more flavorful. I must compare it to Made in House in Fremont, which is a lot more flavorful to me and more creative with textures.

Super nice employees, love the ambiance, and great food! Good price for the food as well!read more

Delicious food and also cheap This is my new favorite restaurant to eat from highly recommend to…read moreanyone who loves Asian food along with sushi

I hadn't realized this spot was so close to my work and I'm so thankfully they are as they are…read morepretty good and affordable! I love menudo so any place that serves it is always on my bookmarks as it's not always served everywhere. When we arrived, it's not your traditional restaurant as you go up to the counter to order and you can get your own salsa, drinks, condiments and even chips while you wait for your order. The interior is colorful and spacious. They have plenty of tables and chairs in the restaurant and you also do buss your own tables. They have music playing on the TV and speaker while other TVs will silently display different sports. They had lots of other salsas that I've never seen offered at other places so that was a bonus as it was probably one of the most delicious salsas, I've ever had. It took a little of time for food to arrived but they did have some orders ahead of us and we weren't in a big rush. Just be aware there might be a bit of a longer wait. When food arrived though, it looked appetizing and the portions were pretty big. The menudo was savory and had a good amount of meats and hominy in it. I dumped all of the seasonings that came with it and it made it even better. I also enjoy rice with my menudo instead of tortillas cause I'm used to having my stews and soups with rice. My boyfriend was happy with his meal though he isn't a fan of guacamole but I enjoyed it with their chips. I also enjoy that their rice has green beans, corn, peas and carrots (definitely from a frozen package) but it tasted more flavorful and had fun textures in comparison to other cheap Mexican food places. We also got fountain drinks and I really enjoyed their aqua frescas. I have only tried their horchata and Jamaica as I didn't see the passion fruit one but it was refreshing and well-made.

The food is fine, nothing special. Some aspects are better than others like pretty good carne…read moreasada. Any of that gets overshadowed by the chips and "salsa" scam. Ordered a plate of tacos and almost $5 for chips and salsa. Get a nice bag of chips and a tablespoon of salsa, pretty much what they already serve with the tacos, so basically $5 for chips.