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    Monona Cafe and Restaurant

    4.0 (11 reviews)
    InexpensiveEthiopian, Cafes, Eritrean

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    Combo share platter with lamb tips, fish tips, and chicken. Also comes with lentil, greens and salad.
    Michael W.

    First time here with coworker to tryout this new #plateofnations community program to bring awareness to ethnic cuisines in the south Seattle neighbor. Food was amazing, but be ready to share and eat with your fingers. It's a small dive but full of flavors, service and smiles.

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    It is amazing food and best service I have to say we are lucky ,she's mother of food everything make from scratch and organic

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    Really good vegetarian options! If you have time to wait a bit everything is really delicious!

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    Soufend Cafe & Eatery

    Soufend Cafe & Eatery

    4.0
    (103 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    My mom has been wanting to come back here for a longg time so we finally went after visiting the…read moretemple around the corner. It was her second time but my first. I can't say it was anything super special but it was definitely worth a try. Food & drink: (4/5) There are for sure certain items that they excel at and some that need some work. We got the banh uot tower with heo quay, banh khot, banh mi chao, and com tam. I see the appeal of the eye catching banh uot tower, but unfortunately I felt like it was very mediocre. I felt like the portion of veggie and meat wasn't enough for all the rice rolls, plus the actual heo quay was dry with barely any crispy skin. I think they also forgot to give us the heo quay because we had to ask for it much after the banh uot came out. I would skip this next time. I would also skip the banh khot as it was on the softer, chewier side when my personal preference is light and crispy. Those who do like it soft will definitely enjoy it though. As for flavor, it had an extremely prominent coconut taste- it usually isn't so strong in banh khot so I wasn't so fond of this. My family did really enjoy the com tam and banh mi chao. I only had one bite of each, but I would get these items again. Their drinks on the other hand, were delightful. I got the tamarind black tea and my step dad got the lychee green tea. Both were super refreshing and even addicting. I think they tend to do sweet items better, including their rice crispy treats that they sell on the front counter. Service: (4/5) The service here didn't really stand out much but I didn't pay much mind to it. They were very nice but there was a sense of disorganization, mostly due to us not being acknowledged when we first walked in and having some of our food forgotten about.

    I've been wanting to try this place for a while now, so I was a little let down, which was…read moreunfortunate because I was really looking forward to it. I ordered the stir-fry egg noodles, which were very good, but not worth the price. I also ordered the Pandan Vietnamese coffee, which was excellent. I definitely recommend that. Something I didn't enjoy was the service. There really wasn't much service at all. We walked in and were pointed to a table with menus, but there were no utensils or water. We had to struggle to get the staff's attention whenever we needed something for the table, so that's definitely a one-star experience for me. Fortunately, the ambiance was great. It's a very nicely decorated place, so I guess they have that going for them. Will I be coming back? For the coffee, yes. For the food, no. For the service, absolutely not. Anyway, I'm glad I tried it.

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    Creamy Cone Cafe

    Creamy Cone Cafe

    4.8
    (68 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Little shop with some interesting ice cream flavors. Reminds me of the mom and pop shops i used to…read morevisit growing up. I tried several different options and my server was very helpful and polite the entire time. Each flavor was suprosingly tasty. I went with 2 different flavors with sour candy toppings. So good. I dig the setup but it did feel a bit small. There was only one other couple that showed when I was there. It did feel odd being inside with them at the same time so i decided to move to their outdoor seating. I wish i came with a date. I would recommend this place, but large parties need to be aware of the small interor before coming. Maybe plan ahead. Also parking is ok, so be ready for that also

    This place is such a hidden gem! They don't have as many flavors as other ice cream shops, but the…read moreflavors that they do have is very good! I chose their cookies and cream ice cream with Oreo topping and I loved it. The ice cream felt fresh and I liked the amount of sweetness it had. The oreo topping tasted fresh as well. I did their mini scoop and which is around $5, which I say is fair. The service was good! The server was friendly and allowed us to try any flavors we were curious about. The ambiance is nice! There's this small area with small furniture to sit at by the front. It's cute haha. There's regular seating at the front though

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    Cute decor
    Cute decor
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    Favorite combo split scoop Banana pudding and Chocolate PB swirl

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    Huong Que Deli and Cafe

    Huong Que Deli and Cafe

    4.2
    (103 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Aiiiite, some things to note about this place when dining in for some delicious Vietnamese food:…read more 1. Cash Only - When you first come in, there are signs posted around the restaurant with the cash only sign. If you don't have any, Bank of America is only a few minutes away by walking. 2. Parking - Around the busy plaza, there's 2 free lots. One on the side (gets super packed since it's shared by multiple businesses) and there's a back lot (park with caution in the evening). 3. Limited Menu - This place specializes in a few Viet dishes. So don't be surprised if it doesn't have the typical pho / broken rice / banh mi options. Instead, specialty of this place is more on the egg and rice noodle soup, the sizzling beef platter or the beef stew. 4. Limited Take Out - Depending on how busy this place gets, most of the time, there will be no option to do take out/ to go orders. Best to dine in if you want to eat here. 5. Food - I tried all the food options here and top 2 favorites are the Bo Ne (sizzling steak plate) and the hu tieu mi ñam vang (dry version with a bowl of soup on the side). Both are solid and always so yummy and consistent. 6. Service - Hit or miss... if you really need something during the busy lunch hour, it's best to either wave your arms crazily in the air for attention or simply walk up to the register and tell the staff what you need. When settling the bill, just head to the register and let the cashier know what table you're sitting at. Overall, solid place to eat (with the hole in the wall kind of vibes) but just know there are some small quirks to it ahead of time so you won't be unpleasantly surprised.

    Have since been back to Huong Que multiple times and it's really one of my absolute favorite…read morerestaurants in the city. I've brought friends and family here and everyone leaves raving about the food. I typically go for a late lunch on the weekend around 1PM and haven't had to wait to be seated. Tea comes complimentary and service is speedy. Bo Kho (4.5/5): Insanely tender braised beef rib served in an uber savory broth and thinly sliced onions to break through the richness. Bread is fresh with the lightest crunchy crust on the outside, but fluffier than a typical French baguette. A must get for sure. Hu Tieu (4.5/5): See my last review, but will be one of the best bowls of soup noodles in your life. Super chewy noodles, savory but light broth, and an assortment of pork cuts and shrimp.

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    Small Table, perfect for 1 or 2 people
    Small Table, perfect for 1 or 2 people
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    Front Entrance. There's also back entrance and parking in the back

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    Front Entrance. There's also back entrance and parking in the back

    Monona Cafe and Restaurant - ethiopian - Updated August 2026

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