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So, she is not supposed to be open on Tuesday but somehow she was. Perhaps, it was an off day. She only had one meal which was the salmon sinigang and 3 chicken wings with rice. I don't know sinigang and it tasted like a version of sour soup, but didn't have much flavor. The salmon was tender. But for $28, I can't really stomach the small portion of soup and 3 chicken wings.
Stopped by on a little Pike Place food crawl to try the longanisa and lumpia! It's nice that they sell them individually as a side since that was all we wanted. The longanisa was phenomenal. Absolutely delicious - juicy with a snappy skin and the flavor was spectacular! It came with some vinegar to cut the fattiness but I could devour a few of those easily. The lumpia was also good (it's the long and skinny type) but the longanisa was definitely the star. I'd 100% come back to try more!
Even though we spent the day eating through the market we had to make room for the longanisa sausage here. We grabbed a sausage and lumpia and the lumpia was solid nothing crazy, but the sausage was in fact mind blowing. I could've eaten many in one seating and I was strongly debating grabbing some mac and cheese to pair with it. Well priced and quick if you just want a little snack.
This place is one of the most hyped Filipino restaurants in Seattle, and it's located right at the entrance to Pike Place so it's always packed with tourists. To be honest, I don't know why this place is so hyped. If you come expecting life changing Filipino food, then you'll probably be disappointed. But if you just want some solid home style cooking, then this is for you. This place is famous for their salmon sinigang but they always run out super fast (like before 12 on weekends), so if you want some, you better come early. They usually have the sinigang broth with small pieces of salmon that you can get with your food though. I think the best things here are the longanisa and the bangus head. The longanisa is homemade and packed with flavor. I loved how fatty and rich it was and the strong flavors paired with rice and vinegar are so good. The bangus head is also really good. The skin is super crispy and the meat is tender and fresh. I must emphasize that you have to get the head. The body is too lean and the meat was pretty dry. The adobo has good flavor but I also felt that the meat was dry.
A true Seattle and Pike Place institution! On my most recent trip here on a Saturday morning, I got the half and half: a half order of salmon sinigang and then I opted for the longanisa. I also got two lumpia as well! The sinigang was addicting I could not stop drinking the broth. It had a nice sour flavor that I could not resist. The longanisa had the perfect amount of sweetness and texture and the lumpia was nice and crispy with an amazing filling! Limited seating here as it is counter only if you are dining in but it is so good!! Also the workers are super nice and friendly and checked in on you!
I came around 1pm on a saturday and there was no line. the restaurant does not have a lot of seating, but I managed to get a seat since it wasn't that busy. I wasn't that big of a fan - the rice was mushy and the adobo sauce didn't taste like much to me. The chicken was tender, but pretty flavorless as well. My favorite part was the longaniza. The restaurant is decorated well and feels very homey. I heard the soups might be better.
This place has been on my to-try list for 5 or so years, and my friend and I finally got to have it on a Saturday morning around 11:40am. It serves classic Filipino comfort food, similar to the likes of Ludi's and Sizzling Asian Grill. The only difference is that this place has been around for a really long time, and is tucked away inside part of Pike Place beyond some groceries and next to a yogurt place. It's noisy around here, and there's limited seating just around the corner of the kitchen and some straight ahead. Menu is pretty small, which is already a good thing since that means the dishes are gonna be high quality. After placing your order, the staff make your food and then call your name out when your food's ready. Both my friend and I got their longanisa plate, which comes with rice and pancit. Rice is standard and has some sauce on it, while the pancit is lightly salted and makes for a great palette cleanser. The real winner was the longanisa, and you get three thick pieces of them for around $18 after tax! Each piece was sweet, tender and juicy all around, and I could see some fat inside when I was biting into each one. They're so packed with flavor that I wish there were five pieces instead! Portions here are deceptively big even though the plate is small, so expect to struggle finishing it if you're not a big eater. I can't believe it's taken me this long to finally try here, and now that I have it's something else to cross off my really long list of Seattle places I've neglected to try over the years. Even with just one visit, I'd take family, friends, and visitors to Seattle here for one of their meals!
This isn't a standard pike place food stall--it's a high-stakes audition where the prize is lunch. The line moves best when everyone is understands what's at stake. You're expected to know your order, say it clearly, pay immediately, and slide down the counter like you've trained for it. Hesitate, ask a question, or make a joke and you can feel Auntie Lie, the owner, giving you the once over. I ordered the salmon sinigang and the longanisa, unfortunately, they were amazing. This is Filipino home style food- rustic, rich, flavorful, well seasoned--and after walking all day in the cold rain, it was like coming home. Auntie Lie behind the counter served it like she was issuing a warning, not a meal. Just kidding- she actually was warm and friendly. She said, "you come here before? You know exactly the right things to order". I didn't tell her it was out of fear and admiration for how she handled the tourist in front me. Just kidding . I sat at the side bar, enjoyed my meal and enjoyed reading her many notes and pictures with folk who've been longtime fans. This stall has baked in character, and in the bustle of tourists, eating here and watching it all was a great ambience. Worth it? Yes. This is a must needed spot to visit at pike place. If it isn't, don't tell Auntie Lie.
Always so comforting and delicious came right when they opened on a Sunday, has been awhile since I've had a chance to dine here. Love being able to chat Auntie Lei. My friend and I shared the Trust Me Plate we had both been wanting to try it for awhile.. and were also lucky enough to get a couple of Auntie's wings. Every one is always friendly and food comes out fast. One of the fun parts is reading the signs while you're sitting at the lunch counter
This is my first time here and I can definitely see why it's so highly rated. It's in pike place, and they are popular as there was already a line right when they open. They only have a few seatings so either you have to wait or do take out or fine seating elsewhere. The person taking our order is very friendly. She treated us like a friend rather than a customer. We ended up getting 1/2 sinigang and pork adobo. It was a good portion. Both was very tasty. The pork was very tender and soft and the dish itself was balanced. The sinigang was definitely sour but in a good way. My husband loved it. The only reason for a 4 star is because I think it's pricey. The food is good but I don't think it justifiy for the price. It was $28 for what we got.
It was not good at all. Just being honest here. Everything is watery even the inside of the longanisa. Not sure why people like this place. Location: It is located at Pike Place Market. You have to go inside of the market and it looks like an eatery. There is only bar chairs so its a little bit uncomfortable. There is a line when I went there. Service: they were nice and apologetic about the line. Food: Everything was not good. This is not how Filipino dish should be made. LONGANISA: i dont know but the sausage is very watery inside, it could be good if it is not soggy. The rice is not cooked as well it has too much water. The noodles that comes with it is bland. ADOBO: this is not how adobo should he made. It was watery and there is no adobo flavor. I felt like they boiled it in water and put soy sauce on it. It is very watery. SINIGANG na SALMON: this might be a little better. Its sour but the salmon is the head so there is not that much meat on it. Price rating: 10/10. Very expensive for not so good meal. around $22 per meal. Never will come back here. I felt that people that come here never tasted what a real Filipino food supposed to taste like.
No frills, no fuss. You order at the counter, then sit down and they bring the food to you. And this is a storied place at Pike Place, and the wall of visitors and recognitions lets you know its past. It certainly is a home cooked food experience, you are seeing them cook right in front of you. I got a half and half - so salmon tip sinigang soup and chicken adobo which came with pancit (noodles) and garlic rice. The soup is so perfect on a rainy day. It warms from within, the herbal sour notes. It's not heavy, it's light but it is definitely plentiful. Just be careful of the fish bones. The vinegary chicken adobo is also like a hug in a bowl, eaten with the rice. Would absolutely recommend anyone who visits Pike Place to not miss this place.
come here early if you want the salmon sinigang! it was so good. we also got the lumpia and pork adobo and it was perfect. our plate was consisting of rice, pancit, and pork adobo. everything was perfect, price weren't too bad either. they always check in on you if you need anything and don't forget about you! Definitely coming back the next time im in Seattle.
Reviews are largely positive. Many praise the longanisa, enjoy the friendly staff, and like the cozy atmosphere.
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4 years ago
Not sure how the rating is so high for this store. I've been looking forward to visit this store for such a long time with all the reviews and YouTube videos. The owner seems so nice and sweet but I guess you have to be a blogger or a YouTuber for her to be nice to you. Came Thursday a little after 5 (which I know they're already close but just wanted to say hi but she seems so short and can't even say hi back and said we're close already. (Okay, maybe it's a king day). Came back the following day and same attitude as the day before....I should have said I'm a blogger can you say hi, maybe I'll get a different reply back from her. But I have to say one of the lady that was there was so sweet and had a smile on her face the whole time. I only purchased Pancit and it was a big mistake!!! It was so salty and so pale. Again, maybe this is not her specialty but eeehh, waste of money. read more
1 year ago
The quest continues on searching out Filipino food without flying around word to document islands, happen to be watching a video of someone eating here, and much intrigued me. To be honest whenever someone eats food then video taping themselves to me it's either a food challenge or not 100 percent truthful , I know it seems harsh but someone eating something and saying it's good doesn't make me want to eat it. I was focus on the presentation and hat being cool. Now we order salmon sinigang which came with salmon fillets, tamarind, tomatoes, garlic , onions it has a sour taste but on a cold day it's a welcome dish and comes with rice and pancit.: I like it and would eat this again and again, too bad it's only size, I'm big me hungry :). Also we order chicken adobe chicken legs, garlic , soy and vinegar. Now chicken adobe is tricky is my humble opinion chicken adobe is like chicken he American hamburger in the sense everyone knows how to make one and probably most have from the simple classic to hundreds of variations. I have make chicken adobe stew with soy sauce, garlic onions brown sugar, pepper and vinegar probably too heavy on the soy and boil it till almost the bones was falling off the meat, This had slight sour and soy taste and meat tender but too soft. I also like this and on my days off after fighting with traffic for parking this hideaway spot not well know will be a frequent spot. I'm anxious to try the dinuguan, I had it before. Btw as I was as leaving a getting some pictures on the restaurant and area I noticed that the hey had won a award, I can't tell you, if you want to know you going to have to come and look for yourself. I give a deep bow, lowering my head,in recognition of the award. read more
1 year ago
What's not to like here? This is like coming home and sitting at your Mom or Auntie's kitchen table, waiting for her to serve you whatever it is that she made for the day, although she probably also had something on the stove when you arrived but you won't know what it is til she has fed you and you're so full you swear you couldn't eat another bite. I'd been here once before. Why I didn't end up writing a review sooner I'm not sure. To me, one of the most special things about this food stand is that it is not only 1/2 food stand and 1/2 novelty items for WA tourists but what makes this spot so special is that it I run by 3 generations of family. That's absolutely wonderful to see. Auntie Lei is a lot of fun. She'll sit an talk stories with you if she's able. I love coming here and having breakfast. Their portions are huge, IMO. I haven't ever been able to finish a single combo plate on my own. I know my lil one likes their pancit noodles. I enjoy their longanisa and rice combo. I tend to get rice only and no pancit with my breakfast orders. My hubby LOVES their salmon sinigang. It was perfect for the cold cold day that we were there. The flavors were so complimentary to the fish and it was just the perfect medley. I can't describe it any other way. This spot is very easy to miss in the hustle and bustle that makes up the Pike. So make sure you go into the building and look at each stall. This one is across from a Poke Bowl and ice cream stand. There is a new stand that opened up across the way but I wasn't able to catch what their products were. I want to say it was all types of chili but I'm not entirely sure. Anyway, come here for the food and enjoy the jokes that Auntie Lei dishes out. She is fun and witty and to watch her cook is a treat. I always enjoy our stops here and hope we are able to make another in our upcoming trip back up to Seattle, WA. Save us a serving. We're comin' back for more!! read more
3 years ago
Very sweet service. The food is amazing. I love how much they give you and then chicken falls off the bone. read more
3 years ago
loveeeeee this place so much. food - DELICIOUS. we got the half half, ordered plates of longanisa, fried bangus, and fried salmon. the salmon sinigang was fireeee. everything just hits, so tender, crunchy, savory. service - so friendly! ambience - so homey; reminds me of my motherland. 10/10 would recommend read more
Amazing food and super friendly staff! Tried both their seafood dishes on the menu and they did not disappoint. My filipino friends told me this is the best place in Seattle to get some authentic filipino food. The salmon sinigang definitely got that pungent vinegary taste, and the salmon was so tender and fatty. Would recommend eating with the hot sauce for some extra flavor (helps cut through the fattiness of salmon!) LOVE the fried bangus. Just get it. I don't know how they fried it but the skin was packed with a tangy and smoky flavor that you won't get tired of! They also provided some spicy vinegar to go with the food. (It's got a kick and if you don't like your food too sour or spicy, maybe skip on this.) The flavors from the spicy vinegar really elevated the dish with an extra layer of spiciness and tanginess. read more
This has been the year of me discovering great food that has been in the area forever Oriental Mart is one of these gems that I keep hearing about but just never made it out. I had the longanisa and lumpia and both were great. They give the option to have vinegar with the lumpia instead of the sweet chili sauce you normally see elsewhere and it is good. I definitely have to come back to try everything else. The salmon sinigang especially seemed to be many people's go-to. read more
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5 stars for the ambience. 5 stars for the service. 5 stars for the food. 4 stars for the price. This is tucked within pike place in one of the stalls. It's pretty easy to miss with all the other stuff going on. I wish it got more recognition! You can tell from every bite how much love is poured into your meal. The owner is the absolute sweetest. My boyfriend and I ordered the salmon sinigang with pancit and the pork adobo with pancit and a longanisa. The salmon sinigang was so good! The soup has a pretty overpowering sour taste and I really enjoyed that! There was actually a good amount of salmon in the soup. The pancit tasted alright, the taste wasn't too strong which I liked and you can tell they don't put too much oil in it. You don't feel gross after eating it! The pork adobo was also cooked perfectly with the meat being very tender and juicy. The only other time I tried longanisa was at Ludi's. There's a huge difference between the longanisa here vs that place. This longanisa was juicy and tasted so fresh! You just can't go wrong with this place! read more
There is soo much to see in Pike place market. Im glad I looked on Yelp first to see which places to hit. I love finding truly authentic food and when I read the reviews for this place I was excited to try. I only had lumpia before but no other Filipino dish. I tried the salmon soup and it came with rice and noodles on the side. The side of that was delicious and i loved mixing bited of the soup with it since the soup was a combo of a fishy and sour/vinegary taste. Which wasn't bad but having rice with it complimented and cut the vinegar flavor. The salmon was good, watch out for bones. I really enjoyed my meal but perhaps someone less adventurous wouldn't like it as much. Also big enough to split and I think was only 13 dollars. The wait staff/onwer/cook all were nice and acted lile normal people. Talking to the locals and such. Despite thier somewhat in your face and annoying notes posted everywhere about how to be polite, they don't come off that way. And the main woman has a strong personality but has a lot of heart and was not rude at all. I even overheard her say to someone they can call up in the morning and ask her to make what they want since they didnt have what they wanted today. read more
For me, Oriental Mart's Filipino food feels like a hidden gem in plain sight. Turn the corner after taking your Pike Place Market photos, and you'll find a sari-sari store of sorts filled with souvenirs and snacks. This was a place I've walked by so many times, but unknowingly to me, this is also where you can order some delicious Filipino food! I heard a lot of buzz about the salmon sinigang. When I ordered, I was told that they were out of the sinigang, so I opted for the fried bangus, because who doesn't love fried fish?! Much to my surprise, when they brought the food out, they brought out a small container of some leftover siningang broth for free! Talk about Filipino hospitality! Maraming salamat, Oriental Mart! I definitely did a happy dance when I ate my food because it reminded me of family, and the sinigang they gave me was extra comforting on a grey Seattle day. If you're around Pike Place Market, definitely check out Oriental Mart. I plan on coming back to try the salmon sinigang in its full glory, as well as their other dishes! read more
5 years ago
IYKYK!!!! went on a pike's place food tour (the budge the lines) and thankfully they brought us here!! Immediately we knew after the tour we were coming back here to eat her food. She won a James Beard award!!!!!!!!! on the tour we tried an egg roll type item and a sausage (both amazing) Came back for the salmon collar soup that was about $17 but came w a large side of noodles and rice - a great deal The chef seems like she gets the first pickings of the best most fresh salmon at the market. Truly a don't miss in Seattle read more
2 years ago
Not sure why the chicken adobo was so plain and lacking in flavor. Unfortunately, you can see how bare the chicken is. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
So good. Delicious flavors. Coming back and bringing friends. The service and other customers were so friendly too. Made for a great experience overall. Brought my mom back the next day and we made to feel like royalty by Tita Lei. She is great. Usually they're too busy to chat but the conversation and flavors were amazing! Recommend the vinegar chicken and chicken adobo! read more
2 years ago
If you haven't tried much Filipino food and would like a little culinary adventure, this is the perfect place to come. When I visit Seattle I try to work in a trip to this street food stand hidden inside the market. A lot of the people working in the market like catching lunch here. Ask for the "Do you trust me?" platter which will get you a wide sampling of Filipino cuisine. For your drink I'd recommend opting for the Four Seasons Juice Nectar which is like a Filipino fruit punch. Leila, the main chef, has a great personality (but very dry sense of humor). I enjoy engaging her in conversation. I can tell she values her customers. read more
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I had such a wonderful food experience here with everyone having the most genuinely warm disposition ever! I had seen them on a food show on tv and it was so nice to see that they received the James Beard award for their food because it was all AMAZING!! While I was waiting, I read the many posted signs that were hilarious of which I thought I might jokingly have violated 2 of them by asking what to order and asking questions during their 'no questions' timeframe, but they quickly showed me a list of their "stupid questions" to which I didn't fall under any of them! Whew! I wish I could give them more than five stars for everything from their welcoming smiles, 'do you trust me' platter to their fun ambiance, but this review is the best I can do! Love them read more
3 years ago
This is by far the best Filipino food (possibly food period) I've had. We ate at Oriental Mart three times in our four day stay, even going back to Pike Place on the last day just to grab lunch here. Lei and Joy are absolutely wonderful, we left feeling full of food and love thanks to their service. We tried the pork adobo, longanisa, and salmon sinigang, everything was fantastic. I cannot recommend the lumpia and pancit enough, even the rice was on another level. My boyfriend and I sampled a bit of everything through Pike Place and other areas downtown and nothing came close to the food we had here. If you could only have one meal in Seattle, this should be it. Thank you Joy and Lei for making us feel so welcome! P.S. if the signs, sarcasm, or banter bother you, you're no fun and you are the problem :) read more
Heard about this place from a food blogger and just had to make a stop. However, because of Covid it was super confusing as to how and where to order/pay etc. basically you pay up front and then head to the back to get your food. The signs are entertaining to read, food was out super fast. We ordered lumpia as well but weren't charged for it and it never came out, oh well. My hubby said it was good, portion seemed pretty small for $18 but still filling. Workers were nice, I think sisters from what I heard. But again, super confusing and a bit chaotic if you ask me. read more
3 years ago
A semi-hidden gem across from Pike Street Market. Order at the front, street side from one sister. Go to the lunch counter at the back and watch the other sister cook your food. Since I am newer to Filipino food, my bf suggested a couple things but Joy said "I'll give you two half and half's so you can taste everything!" And taste and devour everything we did! Salmon Sinigang, Bangus, Longanisa and Chicken Adobo. Along with rice and Pancit. It was epic! Simple, homemade, delicious food made with love and a whole lotta banter from the sisters Lei and Joy. Lei even gave us some Bulakan Express to try and that was awesome too. Service was great, ambiance was like a street restaurant in the Philippines. A wonderful experience and the best sisters you'll ever meet. Salamat Titas! read more
4 years ago
2020 James Beard Award winner and amazing human Ate Leila is an amazing chef of the famous Salmon Sinigang. Sinigang is a Filipino comfort food that is equivalent to American Chicken soup. It's sour and mostly uses beef or pork( because there's no salmon in the Philippines). Having owned Oriental Mart for over 50 years she's been serving this amazing dish that uses fresh salmon and gets a little kick from the jalapeño. The broth is rich and packs so much flavor I enjoyed every bite! I traveled to Seattle from Austin Texas for one day trip with my Filipino wife just so I can try this amazing dish. That you can't get anywhere in the world! If you never tried it then what you waiting for? read more
Yelp friends, just order the salmon tip sinigang soup and call it a day. Perfect for those less-than-perfect weather days in Seattle. The sinigang is 100% legit and masarap.. a nice mix of fresh fish, veggies, vinegar-y broth, paired with a large portion of pancit noodle and white rice. You're basically stuffed and satisfied for around $12. Really a pleasant surprise upon my last visit to Seattle as I've been meaning to try this place for YEARS. What an amazing change of pace from the usual fried, creamy, and/or fast fare offered at Pikes Place Market. Location is nicely tucked away from the hoards of people sauntering through Pikes Place and/or posing outside the 'first' Seattle Starbucks. Cannot recommend this spot more for authentic fresh Filipino food. read more
We stopped by to Pikes in hopes to try this place. Noticed that their hours have changed due to covid but we were lucky to grab something to-go. We tried their longganisa plate and gourmet chicken plate which both comes with rice and pancit. The plates were delicious and you can tell they put a lot of love into it. Tita was so nice they gave us extra longganisa. The chicken was nicely marinated, smothered with lots of sauce. The sausage was moist when it's eaten hot. We had to microwave our food since our food got cold when we took it home. (Blaming on Seattle traffic). If you're ever at Pikes and craving Filipino cuisine, this place is a must try. read more
2 years ago
Very awkward experience. I could tell right away that people who knew the owners got 50% more food than I did. Made it for a very intimidating first experience. The food was good, flavorful, but cold. I liked the salmon sinigang, but the fried bangus was dry and had obviously been sitting out for a long time. The rice was over cooked and mushy. My meal ended up being $17! Overall, I could see how it's a great place if you're a regular or friends of the owner. But the favoritism is uncomfortable and the prices are very high if you don't get enough food. There's definitely also some sort of reverse racism going on, but will let the other reviews speak to that. read more
3 years ago
I've never stopped by for lunch until last week and I'm so glad I did! I'll definitely be coming back for more Filipino food in 2018. The owners are super friendly and helpful... also hilarious. Just read all their signs on the side. Lots of sass and sarcasm. Their food was great - they have a good mix of proteins that change daily. My coworker ordered the squid adobo that they had stewing in the back and I was less adventurous and got the chicken adobo. The chicken was fall off the bone and super tender and juicy. My coworker loved the squid and kept recommending it to other customers to try it. The portions are huge! Be prepared to walk it off after your meal. Prices are reasonable for the amount of food and love that goes into it. read more
5 years ago
Growing up eating Filipino food, it's always nice to find restaurants that serve childhood food! I heard this place has been here for 50 years, but I'd like to preface: Something old is not always something good. OVERVIEW Oriental Mart has a fairly extensive selection of Filipino foods from sinigang (sour tamarind soup with some form of meat or fish), diniguan (Filipino pork blood, pork, and innard stew), and adobo. Food is served carinderia style, as it's in the market (to all my non Filipinos/FilAms, cafeteria style) with rice and some mish-mashed pancit bihon/canton thing (mung bean vermicelli noodles and egg noodles). FOOD I got the diniguan and it was pretty standard -- strong vinegar flavor and with the distinctive somewhat rich, somewhat chalky mouthfeel of cooked pig's blood. Bihon just tasted of salt -- not much other flavor (usually there is some dried shrimp taste and pork flavor). Longanisa has a nice fatty, coarse ground sausage texture and great char -- this was my favorite. I might be harsh because I grew up eating this stuff at home and at fiestas, but the food was pretty mediocre. SERVICE/HOSPITALITY Service is slow, at the leisure of the staff. Seating is sparse, at it's in the market. My portion was small and just enough for me to be not hungry, but not enough to be satisfied. I also disagree with the hospitality model here that very obviously favors regulars --it was very clear that people the staff knew got 50% more food: packed rice and an extra large helping of the main. CONCLUSION Seattle needs more competition in the Filipino-food space, otherwise the market is fairly captive to mediocre joints like this. I'd rather just cook the food myself at home . TL;DR Mediocre Filipino food, favoritism in service, small portions read more
Oriental Mart is both a grocery store and a hole-in-the-wall Filipino restaurant located in Seattle's Pike Place Market. This review is for the latter. The ambiance reminds me of street-food restaurants in the Philippines called "turo-turo." The term literally means "point point" in English because that's exactly what customers do when they want to purchase a food item. Customers point to the type of food they want and the vendor prepares it by either placing it in a disposable plastic bag or on a plate. Food was alright. I tried their adobo, pansit, and salmon sinigang. Nothing special about the adobo. Pansit was a little bland. Salmon sinigang was my favorite. The owner seemed a little standoffish on both occasions I've visited and a bit selective with who she chatted with. I felt like she was friendlier to her non-Filipino customers. She was talkative with her white customers, but when it was time for her Filipino patrons, she seemed a little cold. She even commented to the Filipino lady ahead of me, "If I like you I will give you an extra longganisa." She never did. Also, you'll find lots of notes posted all over the place. At first, they look amusing. Colorful papers with handwritten notes. But when you read them, you'll find them to be a little rude... - "Your portion depends on your attitude. I mean it." - "To all you knuckleheads, don't talk to me while I'm cooking." - "Don't ask me to do anything... I am cooking - The Chef" - "We do not accept difficult customers, so know your role." - "If you're in a hurry, I'm not so don't rush me." - "You are not entitled so don't act like you are." - "We don't have a menu because I cook what I want (based on my mood)." Clearly, these notes were posted for humor's sake. But calling your customers "knuckleheads" sends a strong message about the brand that you are selling. This place is not for you if you're in a hurry (the Chef will get mad if you rush her). Not for you if you're difficult (the Chef will give you a small portion). Not for you if you don't understand the Chef's humor (she will not talk to you). Yes, the Chef has every right to decorate her restaurant as she wishes. It's her business. But this place is not for everybody. You can visit a ton of other high-quality Filipino restaurants in Seattle where the owners would treat you like family and show you the brand of hospitality that Filipinos are known for. Two stars for Oriental Mart. read more
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1506 Pike Pl
Seattle, WA 98101
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As of July 2021, on which days is lunch available here? Trying to plan a visit, but don't want to miss the food if it's not every day.
They are open every day for lunch other then monday. It is a lunch counter that opens at 11 and closes when shes out of food or 4pm. Whatever occurs 1st.
Does this restaurant offer delivery, I've looked everywhere on delivery apps but can't find it? Also, the link to their Facebook website seems broken to me.
I don't believe they do delivery. They don't have a real big menu right now they have a table set on the side facing the street that goes through the market and you can order from a list of items available.
What are the hours for getting the salmon sinigang? I am getting conflicted info- are they open from 9-6pm or only for lunch 11-3?
11-3pm Thur-Sun or until they run out of food. This is just temporary until the next phase.
Can I order for togo? I would like to try the sinigang but i live quite far away so i wanna buy a bunch then save jt for later
Yes, I recall a few people ordering to go orders!! The line can be long but worth it.
Do they serve dinuguan there daily or is it a special dish only served once in a while?
Just once in awhile but if you call and ask for Leila she will let you know what day she'll make it
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