Oh my goodness, if you get anything at DERU, GET THE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CAKE PLEASE…read more It's been a few weeks since I've gotten it and I still think about that cake. (I haven't justified buying a whole cake for myself, but I truly want to--and am tempted to do so) The food is great and I'd love to go back. I went on a Monday, so it wasn't as busy as it would be on the weekend. The servers are kind, and you typically order from a QR code unless you're having a hard time (and they'll help you!). Quiet space. Some parking available on site but it can get busy on the weekends from what I've heard.

Cute little place with good food and informal setting. Their dishes are pretty nicely thought out…read morebut oftentimes a number of them will be "out of stock" even leading into dinner time, but this is understandable if that's because they're aiming for freshness. What is not so great is that they've replaced human interaction and paper menus with a QR code based menu (annoying but becoming more common) and the only way to order is also through your phone (this is the part that is not common and really sucks). Been to DERU twice. First time my phone wouldn't let the order submit after polling everyone to put what they wanted into the "cart". Eventually some poor fellow who worked there had to use his little iPad and we all had to repeat ourselves to recreate the order after we'd already done the exercise on my phone. Second visit same thing- this time we had to recreate the order a few times on different peoples phones in our party until one of them could finally submit the purchase, and then they immediately started getting emails they weren't expecting as an outcome, their cell phone number was on our order ticket- so beware when you think you're just providing your credit card info- you're actually giving much more than that. We gathered for dinner to spend quality time together in real life and to get away from our phones but because of DERU's ordering system we instead spent the first 20 minutes of our dinner all on our phones. Then during the meal people would finish their glass of wine and want another- phone comes back out! This happened throughout the meal because, shockingly, people don't finish their glasses of wine at the same time, so all in all someone was pretty much on their phone close to the entire meal. Quite antithetical to the goal of human interaction and enjoying a nice dinner together. If they got rid of this ridiculous phone based menu and ordering system I would double my rating AND my tip. But at this point I may not come back for awhile.

Incredible prices. Freezers full of what looks to be homemade dumplings. Limit selection but the…read moreessentials are here and I can overemphasize that the prices can't be beat anywhere. Very polite staff. Very clean and reliable stock. We will be making this a regular stop!

Compared to their previous Factoria location, this shop is much more disappointing. I was hoping…read morethat they still had their deli section but now there is only a small warm food section where the warm food sits in a heater. They no longer have the vast selection where you can select for your bento box. They still have some frozen goods but it's pretty pricy. They have some Asian food items but the shop is very small. I really loved their deli section. Wish they still kept that since the food was so authentic and good.

Simply the best quality food and specialty grocery items available in my area. This is a special…read moreoccasion trip for me, otherwise I wouldn't be able to keep my grocery bill within budget. But when I want something special, this is the place. Christmas Eve at our house usually involves crab cakes and salad, scallops and white wine, crusty bread, etc. This is where we fill the cart. We haven't quite lived up to the Italian tradition of the feast of the seven fishes; I usually manage four or five fishes, but this is where we get them. This year the menu was shrimp bisque, shrimp cocktail, crab cakes and scallops. Plus a few Fran's salted caramels as a stocking stuffer. No photos this time. You have to use your imagination.

Very nice store. Great selections of steak and fruits. Good service and nice staff.read more

They started having specials with their fishes and it was such a great deal we couldn't resist…read more Wednesday special was hand rolls for 99 cents each!!!! You can choose from a variety of fishes as well. They were pretty fresh and yummy. The guy working there was really nice. He had a lot of advice and suggestions. The place is literally a fish market so not a dine in place. Parking is ample. Otherwise, it's pretty quiet and calm. The stuff is sometimes pricey but when they do deals like this, it's worth it. Will probably be back for their sushi and sashimi special as well.

Unfortunately this was disappointing. It might be cuz I didn't have time to pull up the…read moremenu/reviews before hand and I asked for the lunch special and received the poke bowl. But the lunch omakase special is what I really wanted I think. But even so. The poke bowl was mixed. I have to unfortunately knock off the stars/taste because the rice I got was literally the worst rice I've ever had touching raw fish. The rice was like hard and stale. I even had a clump that looked like it was the burnt part from leaving it on the cooker for too long and it couldn't bite it. I know this place is for the fish, but there's a bare minimum expectation on rice quality. And the fish itself was good? Maybe cuz it's the poke and not the omakase (so mixed chopped pieces) but there were pieces that tasted super fresh and delicious and then there were pieces that had so much tendon I couldn't bite through it. The folks there were super nice and friendly especially since I had no idea what to order. Just wish I was more delighted by the meal, especially cuz it was like $18 poke bowl. I'll give it another try with hopes it's better next time.

What a delicious chocolate shop to happen upon! With beautiful bags and hand knits! A delightful…read morewoman helped us with our samples and exploring the shop. We were headed next door when the chocolate shop that's advertised to me on insta for at least a year appeared. Who can resist a chocolate shop filled with local-made delights? Best hot chocolate is accurate here--imagine if you smelled melted butter and tasted warm flavorful chocolate? You can have it here! They offer multiple milk and alternative milk options along with water as you prefer. They have samples of all of their delights for you to try before buying and we enjoyed everything we tried. So glad to see they have more than one location too. This place has better prices and ingredients than places like See's. Will have to venture to the factory store when we are ready for a restock.

This place is awesome! I was walking around Kirkland and decided to stop in, and I'm so glad I did…read more They had so many free samples to try, which made it easy to find a favorite. We ended up getting the milk chocolate mocha and dark chocolate mocha bars, and they were delicious and reasonably priced at $6.99. I also loved their product selection. They had chocolate covered dates and mangos, lots of vegan and gluten free options, and even the Dubai chocolate bar. The chocolate is super high quality, making this a great place to pick up a gift, bring something unique to a party, or just treat yourself :) I also loved learning about the family's story behind the business. It's always nice to support a local family owned shop, especially one that's the only chocolate store in the area!

I Love due cucina it is so good I have it after movies and it is amazing it has very smooth sauce…read moreand the best noodles

DUE' CUCINA @ TOTEM LAKE…read more Parking is available on the street, and there are usually a few spots right in front of the restaurant if you're lucky enough to grab one. You can also park in the larger Totem Lake shopping area near Trader Joe's and the surrounding shops, where there is typically plenty of parking available. Unless you're visiting on a busy weekend, finding a spot usually is not much of an issue. I've actually been to their Redmond location before, so I already had a good idea of what to expect. The ordering process is very customizable, allowing you to choose your noodles, sauce, toppings, and other add ons. It's a great option if you're a picky eater or simply want to try something different and create a meal that fits your preferences. I always order the pesto pasta because their pesto sauce is absolutely delicious. The ingredients taste fresh, and the portions are satisfying without feeling too heavy. The staff was very friendly during my visit, and the overall atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed. This is definitely more of a casual grab and go type of restaurant. You clean up after yourself, and the service is quick, making it a great choice for a lunch break or a casual meal with a friend. Overall, it's a simple, convenient spot with good food and plenty of customization options

Really enjoyed Rimini! We have two young kids, so a good family dinner for us is pretty…read moresimple--food everyone enjoys and a place where we feel comfortable. This was one of those dinners. Glad to have this spot in Kirkland. We'll be back!

My wife and I recently dined here for our 22nd anniversary. Greeted with that Italian style. My…read morewife ordered the lamb shank that falls off the bone and melts in your mouth. I had the halibut, great flavor and perfectly cooked. The service was excellent! This was a top notch dining experience.

I have seen many times where the products sold are past the "Use by" date and contains insects/…read morebugs in many products. I have reported this to the store owner and he does not seem to care about it. Recently, I purchased a bag of brown rice which has several worms and the store owner does not bother to address my complaint. He has a very rude attitude and simply mentions he will follow up with the vendor and does not bother about the sub-standard products sold.

They don't handle perishable food well. Avoid this store…read more Sold us rotten food and then would not take responsibility for the return. Been going there for years and recently we bought a batch of paneer. One of the blocks was rotten. The others were all done because we'd put them all in the fridge as soon as we got home. They said that we'd likely not have handled it properly though the other pieces were fine. After shopping there for years, they would not stand behind their product to a customer over a $15 block of cheese. I would not trust a store that doesn't stand behind their products like this.

I stopped by Lady Yum last night and had such a great experience. The girl helping me was…read moreincredibly kind, welcoming, and patient while I picked out flavors. Everything looked beautiful and tasted just as good as it looked. I tried the toffee, salted caramel, honey lavender, oatmeal snickerdoodle, and strawberry rhubarb macarons. The honey lavender was light and floral without being overpowering, and the strawberry rhubarb had the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The salted caramel and toffee flavors were rich and indulgent, and the oatmeal snickerdoodle tasted warm and cozy with a cinnamon sugar flavor that stood out from the others. The macarons were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly textured. Definitely one of the best macaron spots locally!

Such a cute place, walking around town and saw the promo - Glass of bubbly and a macaron for $5.00…read more We went back after our walk . We ordered Raspberry Chardonnay macaron and a Rose bubbly and chocolate macaron and Brut. She was so friendly and served us. The place is so cute with cute little things around. Perfect ending to a Tuesday.

Love these small spots in Seattle that are very surprising. It is a little busy and hectic here on…read morea Sunday during the farmers market, so you gotta be very patient. There isn't really a system for ordering or receiving your food/drinks. It's kinda like when you go to a family's house and they're busy making sure all the food and drinks have enough love, so you gotta wait for them to do their thang and just quietly enjoy the process. The owner is suuuper kind and greets you as you enter and you can tell he really cares about his customers. He will let you know if he's busy and around how long to wait. I just gotta hand it to the owner, it sounds like he has a lot of regulars who come in for dosa, lentils, and chai. It smelled good every time he made some dosa! Masala chai: got mine with oat milk (he has to brew a new batch if you want a different milk), he usually uses half and half I believe for his chai. Love the spices! I like my chai pretty spicy and this is really good. He sells packs of loose chai so you can brew at home also Note: their masala chai is made with black tea and their pink chai is made with green tea and has pistachio Will come back to try the food and pink chai when it's not so poppin!

Extraordinary food, made to order: Chais & East-Indian fare! Bali's a friendly host; and he makes…read moreDosa!! Dosa, an Indian dish that's impossible to find in most Seattle E-Indian restaurants are heaven!!. THANK YOU, Bali ; )