We saw the pastéis de nata and decided to get some to try. Little did we know, the shop is opened by Chef Meeraf Mamo, known for its diverse, African-inspired pastries. That pastéis de nata is an award-winning pastry. It was creamy inside and the crust outside gave more texture. It had a little hint of lemon/lime zest taste in there. Such a nice surprise for me. It's a take out place. A table with few chairs. Small and clean. The staff is efficient. If we ever get a chance to go back, I will definitely try other things. read more

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Stopped by Lands of Origin inside Pike Place Market and grabbed one of their stuffed buns. The stall has a big variety of grab-and-go snacks, and it's ideal for when you're wandering the market and want something warm and satisfying in the cold without committing to a full sit-down meal. My bun was soft, flavorful, and exactly the kind of street-food vibe I love when exploring. Great little spot to refuel while taking in the rest of the market. read more

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Did an food tour of Pike Place and this restaurant has THE BEST Portuguese egg tarts I've ever had. The Jamaican inspired meat pie was equally as awesome, but the tart. Get the tart!! read more

Good spot for a savory treat! I got the Moroccan lamb roll and peri peri chicken bun and enjoyed both. The fried lamb roll reminded me of a Japanese korokke, but stronger meat flavor and less fluffy roll. The peri peri chicken bun was slightly spicy and well flavored, but I thought the bun was a bit too thick. read more

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The best Pasteis de Nata in Seattle by far! If you're in Pike Place, this is a must stop. The tart is perfectly crispy, flaky, and has a hint of orange which adds such a nice brightness. And the custard is rich and just so good. I would eat everyday if I could! Aside from the Portuguese egg tarts, they have an amazing selection of African-inspired pastries which were amazing! You really can't go wrong with any of them. They are a grab-n-go service so it's super fast and the staff is so friendly. Definitely stop by! read more

Lands of Origin - Pasteis de Nata - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Due to construction, Lands of Origin was temporarily posted up next to Mee Sum Pastry and their display case definitely convinced me to pick up some of their items. It's less popular than some of the other Pike Place Staples, but the quality of the items I tried were stellar. Definitely not cheap though, but Pike Place isn't exactly the place to go if you're looking for a steal. Fried Lamb Bun (4.25/5): The outside was lightly crunchy and the dough was fluffy. My concern with stuffed brioches is always that I'm worried, they'll eat dry, but this one was delightful - stuffed to the brim with spiced lamb. It is slightly gamey if you're sensitive to that sort of thing, but I personally thought it was fantastic. Pastel De Nata (4.25/5): I really loved the crust, just insanely flaky and buttery. The egg custard was smooth, but the lemon flavor in it threw me off a bit. Personal preference (cough nostalgia cough): I didn't need the acidity, but if someone told me this was their favorite version of an egg tart, I would totally understand. read more

Lands of Origin - Fried Lamb Bun - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Was strolling in pike place market the other day and my eyes caught an image of one of my favorite pastries of all time, the Portuguese Pasteis de Nata. I mentally bookmarked the place and today I decided to try it. Got there at 10AM, they were opening and were still waiting for the goods to be delivered by their kitchen I guess. I waited and finally the van arrived with the goods. Got two Pasteis still warm, freshly baked. OMG they were delicious, the puff pastry shell was super crunchy and the filling was warm and custardy, with a hint of cinnamon. They bake them in taller molds than the original, so they're a bit bigger, but delicious nonetheless. The only nitpick I have is that the custard was a bit grainy, but WTH, it was delicious. I'll need to try their food too sooner or later! Great find! read more

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Located near Pike Place Market. Portuguese egg tart. I'm used to Asian Egg Tarts so I was thrown off by the cinnamon. I've never had a Portuguese egg tart before so maybe that is a traditional spice used. The crust was perfectly flaky. I was just not a fan of the flavor. read more

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This place i stumbled across since we didn't expect to buy egg custards at likes place. They definitely by taste get 5 stars bu 5.00a custard is expensive. It is yummy yum but i don't know if I could give it 5 stars overall. My rating goes by taste, price and service. We got 4 and it cost 20.00 a lot for 4 custard. But definitely yummy yum yum read more

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Kids loved the beef samosa and the Ethiopian egg tart, a different kind of Portuguese egg tart

We took the Coffee Crawl VIP tour with Eric. We ended up at this fantastic shop. The owner was genuinely warm and hospitable. Ethiopian coffee was fantastic. The original custard tart and lamb roll with the cilantro jalapeno sauce was amazing (great texture and flavor). Would go back in a heartbeat. Thank you for an abating experience and sharing your culture with us this morning! read more

Friendly staff which is a must if I'll ever return, loved the light and not too sweet pastel. Loved the spicy veggie shakshuka and sambusa. The little pike place walkup was warm and inviting. I would definitely go back to try something again. read more

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We came here as a part of the food tour, and I was pleasantly surprised with the food here. I loved the Jamaican meat pie, and I returned after the food tour to buy more. I also got the fried Moroccan lamb rolls to go. Both were rich in flavors, and the spicy sauce that came with them complemented the flavors so well. They also offer Ethiopian coffee ceremony which I will try one day! read more

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We stopped here on a sunny day stroll through the market. The Jamaican meat pie was really delicious -- with a delightful, fresh sauce of cilantro, garlic, and spices to dip it in. There's a fun variety of African, Mediterranean and other styles of pastries here. It wasn't super busy here (a surprise given how delicious the food was) so it's a great stop if you're looking for fairly quick service and a bite while spending time in the market. We want to come back and try the pasteis de nata! read more

Stopped by the shop as part of a coffee tour. The experience was amazing and the coffee so yummy. We tried the sambuscand they were great!! The owner was so lovely and the coffee and sambusas good that I bought a treat for later. It was a flakey cone with a rose cream inside. It was definitely floral and I could see where some people would not enjoy that part of it but I loved the uniqueness of the taste and the flakiness of the pastry was amazing. Definitely recommend!! read more

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This has become one of my fav lunch places in the market. The lentil sambusa has warm, delicious spices and flavor. It tastes familiar and yet has its own twist on those flavors, resulting in something far from the the gloppy vegetarian sambusas and samosas you have probably had in the past. The pasties de nata is the house specialty and deservedly so. The crust is flaky and rich but not so much that it overwhelms the smooth citrusy custard. Sometimes the crust has been a bit thick. But I have to say that the one I had Thursday had a nice extra chunk at the bottom center that was surprisingly pleasant to eat. The crema cones are not to be missed. A rose/pistachio is subtle, delicious, creamy and crunchy with a flaky phyllo dough cone. The almond orange cake was a refreshing afternoon treat. I look forward to having a date lunch there and scheduling the Ethiopian coffee break. read more

The Mozambique style pastel de nata was very very tasty! Would definitely come back to try more! All their vegetarian options were sold out for savory items unfortunately but I want to try them! read more

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Food is amazing. The lamb roll wowed me! And the desert was soooo good. I would highly recommend trying.

This place should definitely have a tarp with a line forming underneath, from the first hello to enjoy and thank you, I am visiting and I saw this little place, the treat that caught my eye was this moist little cake, it was the orange blossom cake, and holy smokes, it was so good and moist the best I've had . I also ordered the pastel de nata as well and wow gave me a homey feeling. 10/10 read more

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Came around 4 PM on a Sunday and there was practically no one there. I waited for a couple in front of me, who was being helped by an incredibly friendly worker who was explaining to them what the different items were. I was interested in the savory items, and I got the peri peri chicken bun. It was served warm and had quite good flavor! I'd definitely get it again and try some of their other items. read more

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I stopped in to check the spot out and was pleasantly surprised. The staff were friendly and welcoming! The Moroccan lamb crispy bun and Jamaican beef pie were both really flavourful, solid comfort food done well. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

The Portuguese egg tarts from here were amazing! So flakey and the middle was perfect. Also tried their Jamaican patty and the Moroccan lamb bun and they were both delicious as well, but I came back the next day to try to get another egg tart and they were closed! I was so sad read more

We enjoyed the beautiful coffee ceremony demonstration when we visited through the Eat Seattle Coffee Tour with Chef Eric. The atmosphere was welcoming, the coffee was the best we'd had all day, and the lentil samosa we tried was phenomenal. The owner, Meeraf, was so kind and it was such a treat to get to learn about coffee from her. I highly recommend checking it out! I wish I could have tried every pastry. read more

Lands of Origin - Ethiopian coffee ceremony demonstration - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The best Portuguese egg tarts hands down. They are not your typical ones either because they use orange and cinnamon due to the history of Portugal and Africa. I learned that from the owner who is so sweet and willing to share her experiences with you. read more

Visiting Seattle for the first time and my friend loves food from many countries in Africa. So the country of choice was Ethiopia. We got Sambusas with amazing sauce. My friend also got a pastry with curd and I got a dish that had pine nuts on top. Everything was seasoned very well. read more

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Was passing by and saw that they have Portuguese egg tarts! Portuguese egg tarts in an African bakery! I just had to try! I must say I was not disappointed. It is a bit expensive but what do you expect from Pike Place Market?! read more

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This was a stop on our chef-guided tour with Eat Seattle, and it was divine! Apparently this is the first Ethiopian food at the market, which has Jamaican influences. We tried a meat pie with perfectly spiced meat in a beautiful short crust dipped in a green sauce that tied it all together. This is still making my mouth water thinking about it; great stop when you're at the Market! Very nice proprietor with a small staff and so many other beautiful things to try. read more

Outstanding! That is the first thing I can say about the food here. I've had a sampling of the savory foods and the shakshuka roll is delicious. The pasteis de nata are a must for ending with a sweet bite. Make the stop when visiting Pike Market, you won't be disappointed, great food and service! read more

I stopped by to pick up my order. I got some pastries and a Jamaican beef patty. All of the things I had were great, I recommend the Jamaican Beef Patty as they do not skimp on the filling inside. The service was excellent due to the cashier being very friendly. read more

Amazing delicious European style pastries and amazing savory dishes full of sophisticated flavors like Moroccan lamp roll. This is a Seattle gem that you must visit and try. The person handling the register was also extremely friendly and told us all in the detail about the items. read more

I mean shut the front door on these egg tarts. I lived in China and ate these daily, have to say this is not maybe but it's a must try this place if you are at pike market! read more

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We were blown away by the flavors here. We have tried a few Jamaican patties before and a couple of egg tarts, but none compared to the quality we got here. The meat flavors in the patty were juicy and had a nice spice, and the egg tart was perfectly warm, sweet, and creamy. read more

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Amazing place!! So much better than Piroshky Piroshky! Egg tart is out of this world. Creamy and a little fruity. The best we have had. Our second favorite is shakshuka roll! 10/10! Service is extremely friendly too! read more

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Wow! We were walking by and saw that this establishment sold pasteis de nata - a Portuguese custard tart that we have been dying to try. We got two and they were incredible. A phyllo dough-like crust, with a custard that had a hint of lemon. YUM! We could have gotten at least 10 more. The next time we're back in Seattle, we'll definitely stop by again. read more

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Food was so good and unique. I had the meat pie with the sauce. I wish I lived here so I could eat more often

Don't skip this stop at the Pike Place Market. The Portuguese egg tart is absolutely delicious - flakey crispy outside with a warm delicious creamy interior. The Jamaican beef patty was great for a heavier option later in the day - make sure to ask for the sauce! Friendly staff grabbed our attention walking by, and I'm glad they did. We'll have to check back in next time in Seattle. read more

Went to this hidden gem on a food tour today. Absolutely amazing food! Family owned and my first time to ever try African cuisine. FANTASTIC! Definitely recommend trying this place, you won't be disappointed. read more

We stopped here as part of the Eat Seattle food tour, and I had the lentil sambusa. This was one of the best things I ate at the market, and I ate a lot of good things there. Definitely recommend! read more

This place makes the BEST egg tarts, they are flaky, crunchy and the egg custard just melts in your mouth. If you happen to the in Seattle, you have got to check this place out. I was in Seattle for only 4 days but I made sure, I got enough to take home. read more

I love Jamaican food (Ackee and Saltfish is amazing), but the first time we dropped in to purchase from Lands of Origin the Moroccan lamb and Jamaican meat pies were incredibly oily. To the point they soaked through the brown bags they were packed in. Although the service was friendly both visits, the flavors didn't really sing together and weren't consistent. My first pie was more flavorful but more oily, and my second pie was less oily but bland with the breading taking over. Sadly, it looks like Lands of Origin is just not my thing. read more