Hidden Gem for Seafood Lovers!…read more ​I've been coming here regularly ever since a friend introduced me to their shishamo (smelt). It's a bit of a hidden gem and can be easy to miss--it looks more like a wholesale warehouse than a typical retail shop--but don't let that deter you! What to Expect: * ​The Location: It's tucked away, but there is convenient parking right in front of the entrance. * The Selection: While they are known as The Caviar Store, they offer a fascinating variety of Eastern European/Russian snacks and specialty items. * My Recommendations: * Frozen Shishamo: This is a must-buy. Every single fish is packed with roe and tastes incredible. It's much better quality than what you typically find at standard grocery stores. * ​Smoked Mackerel: I picked this up on my last visit along with the shishamo, and it was delicious. If you're looking for high-quality seafood and unique snacks in Bellevue, this place is definitely worth the visit. It feels like a local secret!

My cousin got some Ossetra caviar for Christmas dinner, he said it was authentic since they were…read morespeaking in Russian. It was very smooth and buttery.

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.

Follow up review regarding the marinated chicken thighs. Kalbi flavored which tastes like teriyaki…read more Delicious! The thighs were huge too! Larger than I expected but now I have protein for the week. I mention the size as I spent $18 on 4 thighs. And I was really happy with the finished result. B & E is a great place to have nearby and good service always great vibes. Eat good food! SYOY.

Picked up some amazing pork shoulder from this place and it made some amazing pulled pork! The…read morebutcher is really amazing here and I always appreciate the good service that they have. The team of people working here are super helpful and always go the extra for you. Nothing but good things to say!

DO NOT COME HERE. SCAM OF A SHOP. Went in this morning to…read moreget a king crab because I saw that their price is good. The crab was $22/lb and the owner picked one out that was 8.5lb. She said they just arrived yesterday and they're fresh. But when I got home and started cooking, there was so much water in the legs. I already knew it means the crab has been sitting in the water tank for a long time. When it's fully cooked, the meat is about half the size of the leg. I called back to the shop and the owner continues to lie and said they got the crab fresh this morning and then literally hung up on me without giving me a chance to say anything. I dialed back and it wasn't even going through so I know she must've blocked my number. TLDR: SCAM OWNER. DO NOT COME.

The best place w for sea food and the varieties they offer are amazing with lovely service and cozy…read moreplace to read a book

One of the best LIVE seafood markets in the pacific northwest. If you fancy international, and…read moreexotic fish/crustaceans then you need to visit Wanli Seafood Market on Beacon Ave in South Seattle. Ran by a couple Cantonese guys, who speak barely any English but boy can they get their hands on some interesting critters. They import live seafood from various parts of the world; Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Although they will sell the familiar items you see in the wet markets of the Mediterranean and Asia. Do not be surprised to see the price per pound reflected with the cost of securing and shipping. Expect to pay upwards of $100 at a minimum when you come here. (Negating the basic North American species they offer like spot shrimp, Dungeness, Maine lobster, Rockfish, etc) Some of the delectable species I had the honor of feasting on: South American spiny lobster Mantis Shrimp (AKA in Cantonese "Laai Niu Haaa") European Langoustine lobsters Brown Edible crab Mud crabs Blue Flower crabs Marbled Sand Goby Opilio crab (snow crab) Cabezon, Greenling, various other bottom dwelling fish This place doesn't have a number. You basically call the owner to see what shipments he will be getting. This is my hidden, not so hidden anymore gem for tasty sea animals.

I bought King Crab there before, the quality of the fresh seafood is not bad at all for that king…read morecrab.. they still have some.. but I don't think they are good anymore... Yesterday, on my way to my aunt's house, I decided to stop by for some oysters. I was wonder why they don't have it. But the fact is they hide them behind. They didn't even let me see the oysters, they quickly packed into a plastic bag. When I got home, I saw that I have oysters'' size like an iPhone 10. The shell of the oysters is very stinky, like it's been under muddy water or sewer for years... so when I open them, the shell keeps breaking. Which makes sense to me why they Havee those that are already opened. I steamed some of the oysters and smell them, they are not fresh.. so I just throw 1.5 dozen of oysters into the trash.

It's been a while since I been back here but I decided to try them out as they were having a…read morepromotion. $10 for any of their signature bowl. Usually it would cost between $13-16. Not sure if it's because they have a promotion today but it was quite busy. They were constantly making bowls. They have a nice seating area if you decided to dine in. I got the surf and surf and it was pretty good. Everything seems fresh and flavorful. Portion definitely is a lot smaller than what I remember but that's just inflation nowadays.

I was glad to find this quick spot to grab food while I was in the area for work - I was craving…read morepoke and saw this located in a nearby mall. The mall itself seems to be a bit dead - but I was glad to see the poke place still open and with a small line. My bowl was easily customizable, but they also had some recommended combos for those unsure what to get. Overall, it was fresh, flavorful, delicious, and reasonably priced!

Stopped in here during a little day trip with the wife. I'll…read morestart by saying that I love a good poke shop, so if I find one I'm surely stopping in. What a great little poke shop this is. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. We were greeted as we came in, which is often an overlooked tiny thing. The food all tasted very very fresh and everything looked really good. I ordered a "build your own bowl" and proceeded to pick out each ingredient, building an amazing combination. They have plenty of choices in my opinion, even some cooked options, including a grilled chicken option for people like my wife who do not eat fish. Overall my experience here was great, I'd recommend this place any time and will surely be stopping back in the next time I'm in the neighborhood.

Been here a few times and it's always fresh and delicious. Lots of options to choose from.read more

Been here once about two years ago and was a little surprised on the portion and price. Would've…read moreliked more portion on the fish for a lesser price that will be fairly close to other poke places.

Highlands Poke is an all frills poke establishment. It's the opposite of what you would get at a…read moreFoodland in Hawaii, but the food here is still solid. If you've never been to one of these chipotle-style poke eateries before, you will be overwhelmed by colors and choices immediately upon entry. Luckily, I'm a mastermind at ordering here (just get everything). However - this method didn't work out perfectly for me this time, because it turns out that lemon is slightly strange on these bowls. I think that lime would be a better fit. If the make-your-owl style isn't for you, they also have premade combos. All of the ingredients tasted very fresh, and the place was impeccably clean. These should be table stakes for a seafood establishment, but you don't always see that everywhere. If I were stuck in this area again, or worked at the local hospital across the street, I would definitely be back. Funny enough, the Safeway across the street actually sells poke. Not sure why you wouldn't get it from Highlands instead!