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    Garlic lamb with paneer and medium spice
    Bria K.

    AMAZING addition to the Columbia City Saturday market food truck scene - we tried both the butter chicken and the garlic lamb and they were both a delightful flavor bomb in the absolute best way. Truly delicious, with layers of complex flavor. We shared 2 entrees and it was a way generous portion even for 3 people (we have leftovers).

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    Marie B.

    Saw there's a Yelp site for Kottu. My only experience with Chef/owner Syd Suntha's mobile spot was back on 7/3/22 when he was adjacent to Chuck's Hop Shop in Greenwood. Never had Sri Lankan cuisine, but what I had was an explosion of flavor and textures. Watching him cook on the spot was also very mesmerizing. Amazing when at the time it was just him. Innovative chef and part of a culinary podcast. His Wu Tang Clan extravaganza last year with other chefs was also a huge success, as I recall. He's all over the greater Seattle area, so it's best to follow him via Instagram or his website.

    Mango chicken curry
    Caitlyn M.

    Tried this place in the Fremont Sunday market. It was my first time having Sri Lankan food. I enjoyed the mango chicken curry, all the toppings gave it a good crunch too! It tasted very fresh and was pretty healthy with all the different vegetables served with it.

    Damini A.

    We tried vegetarian spinach paneer kottu and the dish was yummy. The service was fast and we tried it in the sunday fremont market. There is no sitting as its a food truck but recommend trying it

    Spinach kottu (vegan)
    Matt B.

    What a cool concept to make a food truck business out of. It's hard to find vegan kottu, let alone kottu in general, so I excitedly hunted this place down on my visit to Seattle. Luckily, I was staying near the Fremont Sunday Market, where you can often find the truck. They rotate the different kinds of kottu they have on offer, but they always have a vegan version. So I ordered their spinach kottu ($17 plus tax) with mild spice -- as of now, their jalapeno (medium) and habanero (spicy) versions are non-vegan, but the guy running the truck intends to change that soon. Fortunately, the kottu is so good that it showcases well with mild spice. I got a nice big container of kottu (the photo doesn't do it justice), with a wonderful consistency of the shredded roti, spinach, other veggies (cabbage, leeks, carrots, onions), garnished with puffed and crispy rice, and raw red onion. Oh man what a flavour explosion. I haven't had too many vegan kottus before, but my benchmark is the wonderful Mirisata in PDX and this was nearly as impressive. My only slight complaint is the price tag, which seems quite steep for a food truck meal, though I do get that prices have increased recently in general. All in all, a wonderful experience, super friendly service, and absolutely delectable food. I hope this food truck lasts, and I will definitely be hunting them down on future trips to Seattle. Highly recommend.

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    Guy working the stand was very friendly. I got the mango chicken and it was delicious!

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    Pidgin Cooperative - Macaroni salad

    Pidgin Cooperative

    (25 reviews)

    $$

    Interbay

    Taste: 5/5 Value: 5/5…read morePresentation: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Everything here was amazing!!! Great for groups of all sizes. Lots of fun and different beer / nonalcoholic drinks. The ramen and the chicken are must trys

    I've been here at least four times possibly five so the rating is based on inconsistency across the…read moreboard (both food quality and service) as well as having tried a wide variety of dishes over the last few months. This most recent time we noticed that the menu had been split into two and there are only a few items on the main menu, with most standout dishes being on the rotating menu. For four people, we ordered: Gyofun fries: came out cold Smash burger: good, would absolutely get again and recommend Beef short rib: doesn't come with rice which is disappointing for the cost and it being a main. Sauce flavor is punchy and delicious, acid forward! side rice: terrible. Undercooked or perhaps not washed well before cooking Kimchi: very fermented if you like that style Sesame chili crisp noodle: noodles were overcooked and became one giant blob with the sauce. We ordered a fried egg on top and that was cooked perfectly. Overall the flavor is really flat and it was mediocre at best. Tuna kinilaw: tuna didn't seem the best quality. Quality of sauce and accompanying herbs and orange was great, very fresh. If this was the only time we had been here I'd be happy to give it another go but between the other three times we've been here we've had: Salmon kinilaw: much smoother and more delicious than the tuna. The portion size was also bigger than the tuna Fish and chips: great portion crispy fried and delicious Mac salad: good Animal ramen: the noodles were so undercooked you could actually see the fire still through the noodles. The hot broth wasn't hot enough to keep cooking the noodles so it was just completely a bowl of undercooked noodles. Disappointing Wok fried rice cakes: good!! Today the food came out in a decent time but the time we got the fish and chips/ramen we waited over 30 minutes for our food and were pretty disappointed given the restaurant was not super packed. Today towards the end of our stay it was absolutely a packed house but the food was coming out in a very reasonable time and service was good. It's very confusing that it's so inconsistent across my four visits but we have decided to not give it another go because we can't tell if we're going to get a good day or a bad day. Hope this changes because the good days are SO GOOD.

    Old Salt Fish and Bagels - Sesame bagel with veggie cream cheese $6

    Old Salt Fish and Bagels

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    Fremont

    Our friends really hyped this place up so we had to stop here before we left Seattle. It was a…read moreSunday morning and the place was pretty busy but the line moved fast and the food didn't take too long to come out. I got the blackened cod bagel sandwich on an everything bagel. It wasn't something I had tried before so wanted to give it a try and I'm glad I did! It was delicious and you can taste the freshness of the ingredients.

    Mediocre bagel, apparently no service, but at least it was really expensive …read more I ordered a kippered salmon bagel for $16. The bagel itself was smaller than a typical bagel and had some kippers and cooked (not smoked) salmon in the center. The bagel was chewy but lacked any crispiness on the outside. Adequate amount of cream cheese. The salmon had barely detectable flavor, while most of the flavor came from the capers. Overall, I felt a bit like I had been scammed. The chocolate chip cookie was actually pretty good. Not great, but good enough. Note about the service: I walked up to the counter to order and asked if they would bring it out--the person i ordered from said yes--so I tipped accordingly. I took a seat in the main seating area on the patio and poured myself a glass of water from the self service station. After around 20 minutes of waiting and looking inside to see if anyone was coming out i walked in and asked one of the people preparing bagels if someone was going to bring my order out and he looked confused, pointing to a row of bags on the counter, one of which was my order. Now, I tip generously for service, but more often than not i don't tip when I order and pick up my own food at a counter. Again, I felt a bit scammed. There are much better bagel options in Seattle, and certainly ones that don't ask $16 for such an unremarkable one that I had.

    Local Tide - Dover and Fries ig @snapped.by.neel

    Local Tide

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    Fremont

    I came here with a friend today around 2pm! There was a line to order but we didn't mind waiting,…read moreSunday afternoon on a sunny day so we expected it! I've been wanting to try this place for awhile and I am so glad I finally did! We ordered a few things to share and every single dish was delicious! Shrimp toast: this was a great appetizer to share! Very crispy and the sauces on the side gave it a more complex flavor! It came with a sweet mayo and chili sauce. The chili sauce is definitely spicy if you can't handle spice so beware on how much you're using if that's the case. I also really enjoyed the slaw that came with it, it was very refreshing and it had a bit of sweet mayo flavor to it, I think it's the same as the dipping sauce but I could be wrong! Fried oysters: these were delicious! I think fried oysters can be a hit or miss for me, sometimes the interior can feel too dry and feel kinda of mushy-like, like I'm eating bread rather than seafood. But this had great texture on the inside while being crispy on the outside! The sauce on the side tasted like a pepper aioli which gave the oyster a nice tang *the fried dishes were great but after having a few, it definitely felt heavy, so this would be something I share with someone else vs eating it on my own Smoked salmon belly dip: I really enjoyed this! It was creamy and had chunks of salmon in it. It wasn't too dense or thick so it was perfect for scooping onto the kettle chips. The kettle chips were lightly salted so it was the perfect combo with the dip. Clam chowder: wow I absolutely loved this! This is different than any other chowder I've had. While I love a white creamy chowder from your typical seafood places, the base being a fish stock definitely brought out the seafood flavor vs a white chowder feeling like a cream base. This chowder still felt creamy and rich without the seafood flavor being overpowered. Rockfish bowl: the crab rolls were sold out by the time we made it to the register so we opted for this instead and I am so glad that we did. I didn't really expect this to blow me away but this was such a refreshing dish that balanced out the fried dishes we got. It used viet flavors that you may typically find in a banh mi which made it refreshing and had great texture from all the different fresh ingredients and fried garlic. I also loved how the fish came in patty form mixed with pork, it was flavorful and moist. I love any type of fish tofu/patty, I think it really makes fish flavorful when it sometimes can have a really mild flavor. I'll definitely be back to try the crab rolls!

    On the higher price-end, Local Tide has a small menu of gorgeous healthy and fresh dishes!…read more The shrimp toast is 100% in the top 3 bites I have had in Seattle, absolutely no doubt!!! Just be mindful that the portions are a little small for what you spend though

    The Walrus and the Carpenter - hama hama clams

    The Walrus and the Carpenter

    (2k reviews)

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    Ballard

    Best oyster bar in Seattle, excellent raw seafood bar. Spot prawn crudo and Pacific oysters are a…read morestandout. Outstanding service and staff that really know their seafood. Renee Erickson's team always does excellent with small plates. The endive salad with toasted pistachios was delightful, refreshing, and well-made. Sit at the oyster bar and order a glass of your favorite crisp white or bubbly. Always a good time, great vibes. Usually love the steak tartare but the night we went they were using some odd aioli that I didn't care for.

    The Walrus & Carpenter is a place I wanted to love, and there's definitely a lot to like here. The…read morespace is fantastic and very inviting, with a lively, cozy feel that makes it easy to settle in and enjoy the experience. The food is good across the board. The oyster selection is always fantastic with a great variety to choose from, though they do feel a tad pricey. The bread is fabulous, really well done, but at the end of the day it's still just bread. The tartare is solid and enjoyable. I was a bit disappointed in the sardines as the walnut pesto and shallots overwhelmed the fish, which on their own are delicious and didn't need that much going on. The cheese options are another highlight and something I do quite enjoy. Overall everything here is solid and well executed, and I understand why it's popular. For me though, it never quite reaches exceptional. It's a good experience, just not one I find myself going out of my way for.

    Sonrisa Donuts - IG: @nelson_eats

    Sonrisa Donuts

    (17 reviews)

    Greenlake

    I follow Sonrisa on IG and have been wanting to try their donuts for ages now!…read more My opportunity came today when they were doing a pop-up at the Lavender Harvest Festival at JB Family Growers in Woodinville!! The staff were super kind and friendly! I thought it would be a long line and sure enough, we beat the long lines! They did their pop-up at 1pm and surprised there was no line around 12:40pm so we were 4th/5th people in line. Whew! The line did grow behind us so it is popular! They had 4 flavors: - lavender lemon curd - taro mochi - pistachio sesame - passionfruit mango Out of all the flavors, the passionfruit mango was my fave! They weren't super sweet either and the texture from the taro mochi and pistachio sesame was unique! It wasn't just cream based like most donut/brioche places. They seem to rotate their flavors a lot on the season and such so it's not always the same flavors. Their Thai milk tea with sea salt cream was also a highlight! Not too sweet at all and the sea salt cream was perfect! I know they reside in Yakima now but it's always fun to see when they're back in Seattle! I can finally cross this off my list but when they're in town and I can make it, I'll definitely come back!

    Wow, what yummy brioche donuts. Lucked into their pop-up at Cafe Aloe in Bellevue on Sat morning,…read moreas I was headed to the Bellevue Art Fair. I loved the mango ones the best, but the taro was good too. Took them home and had them with a home made latte, in my new octopus mug I picked up from the fair. I saw on their web site that owner/chef Jing makes other flavors too. I think the strawberry ones would be great. I also think it would be great to be hidden away in Jing's kitchen, and them pop out and eat them when still warm. LOL!

    Kottu - srilankan - Updated May 2026

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