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    The West Side Kitchen

    4.8 (37 reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 4:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Galbi Rice Bowl
    Vidonni G.

    Omg 5 stars all around! That galbi bowl was WOW! I shared mine with my husband and wish I got my own! That is one of the best Galbi bowls I've ever had. This is a little gem in Orcas island! If you ever head to Orcas give this place a try!!!! They even have onigiri!!!! Try them with the little soy sauce! Yum!!!!! Our server was nice and I love the little surf shop feel of the spot.

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    Lillyvette M.

    The food is AMAZING! The quality is fantastic and this little restaurant is the little gem of Orcas Island. The creativity of the presentation of each dish is lovely. The restaurant itself is very cute and inviting. The service is friendly and very professional. We went twice during our brief visit because it was just that good!

    Short ribs rice bowl
    Morgan S.

    The food here is INCREDIBLE. Great price for what you get. Quick service, and a fun casual ambiance. We are just in town visiting but we will be back before we leave!

    Vermicelli and grilled pork
    Dave G.

    Great fresh Vietnamese style cuisine. My vermicelli and grilled pork was fresh and tasty - portions are moderate and prices are Island appropriate.

    Karanga Chicken and Pork Banh Mi
    Herbie S.

    Words can't describe how delicious this sandwich shop is. It's so much more than that. It's like going into a magical world of flavors and Melodie's on your taste buds that you begin to feel right when you step through the front door. Inside the ambiance is very cozy, yet still spacious enough to not feel cramped. Reminiscent of a lounge somewhere in the tropics, which was very comforting on a rainy PNW day. The combination of salt, fat, acid & heat present in their sandwiches, salads and rice bowls; bring a newfound and refreshing appreciation for Asian fusion food. If fusion food needed to set itself to a standard, Westside not only sets the bar, but takes it above and beyond what I was prepared for. The staff was also super low key, yet very friendly, and very knowledgeable about their items. To top it off the owner brought the food out to us himself with a smile. Overall I'd have to say in a place with limited top level cuisine, Westside is the shining star in an otherwise dim arena for what many would consider to be great food (outside the Taco trucks on the island, they're awesome too, but not open as consistently).

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    Boris G.

    You know when your show gets renewed for another season and then there is a budget and openness for creativity? Well that's what it feels like here. Last year it was great food, now it's something else. The interior, the vibe, the food it has gotten to the next spot. Now they're going to have dinner service? Yes and thank you.

    a porch with chairs and a table
    Viva B.

    While getting ice cream, we noticed an obtrusive business next door & we could see their menu, which looked interesting. It's not a huge menu, but they listed Bahn Mi, rice bowls, salads & bulgogi so it peaked my interest. I ordered Beef Bulgogi & my friend ordered Bun Cha w/pork. Casual dining inside, counter & stools, but table & chairs outside. Everything was delicious! Great service & friendly staff.

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    Fun place for locals. Limited menu yet everything is great. Tonkatsu was better than SF Japan town.

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    The food is delicious and fast. The staff is friendly. It's is casual. Just perfect for a day around town.

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    4 years ago

    So happy for there's a place with Vietnamese/Thai options on Orcas! And it's soo good! Love the bun cha with tofu. Also v kid friendly.

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    Great spot. Unbelievably good food. I highly recommend. We got the pork Bahn Mi and the Chicken Teriyaki which were both fantastic.

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    2 years ago

    Very good. I got the Bulgogi Beef with rice. It was delicious. Great customer service. Will definitely come again.

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    Pretty good food. Poor service. Poor ambiance. Way too hot inside. I'll come back to try again. Maybe just a bad day.

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    So happy to have some fresh and delicious Vietnamese flavors on the island! Great staff. Only wish it was open more. A true gem.

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    Block Kitchen + Bar

    4.7(79 reviews)
    28.1 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Vegetarian friendly

    Fabulous meal and cocktails.the tuna, Korean chicken and gyoza were incredible. The service was…read moreexcellent and the decor really nice

    The service was exceptional, and every bite and sip felt like a little piece of heaven. After…read morenearly every dish, we found ourselves looking at each other saying, "Wow... oh my God, that's amazing." The pork belly bao is generously sized and easily shareable. The bun was incredibly fresh, light, and pillowy, while the pork belly was melt-in-your-mouth tender with the perfect balance of richness and tang from the kimchi. The pickled vegetables added a bright crunch that tasted incredibly fresh. We started with the salmon tartare, and it was phenomenal! Rich, buttery, bursting with flavor, and so good we were literally fighting over the last bite. And the scallop? Order one for each person. Seriously. It's far too delicious to share. It had just the right amount of heat, leaving the perfect lingering warmth that immediately made us want another. Do yourself a favor and give yourself enough time to work your way through the menu, because every dish we tried was outstanding. Each plate was thoughtfully curated, beautifully executed, and cooked to perfection. I like to call it the C³ trifecta: curated, created, and cooked. Without question, this is some of the best food we've had in a very long time. We can't wait to come back (when visiting) and continue eating our way through the rest of the menu.

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    De Asian - De Asian Roll

    De Asian

    4.2(93 reviews)
    18.6 mi

    This place satisfied my sushi craving and I am still thinking about it weeks later. I cannot…read moreremember every roll name but I can remember the taste and they were all delicious. We ordered 2 of the bang bang shrimp rolls and it did not disappoint. The crunch from the fried shrimp and all of the flavors combined were perfection. The service was great, and the gentleman were so kind and attentive. The ambiance was cool and it was the perfect spot for a date night. I am looking forward to going back to try more.

    in anacortes for the weekend and there was not much open past 10 pm for dinner on sunday. lo and…read morebehold, de asian was open until midnight on fridays and saturdays! menu is quite extensive. it is a fusion restaurant for thai and japanese but there were also some korean and chinese options too. for two people, we got the orca roll, eggplant katsu, pork katsu donburi and tonkatsu ramen. it was phenomenal. the orca roll blew me out of the park and i thought the ramen was done very well for a non specialty ramen shop. katsu donburi was the only thing i wouldn't get again because i found it rice heavy. the onion sauce was flavorful and something unique service was super fast and food was out a little after 10 minutes from when we ordered. interior is beautiful and next time, i would sit at the bar.

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    Interior has a upscale feel

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    Foo - Pad See Ew $18

    Foo

    4.0(196 reviews)
    27.9 mi
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    Came here during a short stay in Victoria at a friend's recommendation. The menu was interesting. A…read morelot of cool Asian fusion options. You order at the register and the food didn't take long to be ready. You grab your own utensils and stuff. There is only counter stool seating inside. There are some bench seating on the patio. Everything we ordered was good. My friend and I shared 3 dishes and that was perfect. Would definitely come again to try more things on my next visit.

    A foodie friend suggested I visit this Asian fusion restaurant after seeing it featured on the Food…read moreChannel. So, I took a day off and headed to our capital city, Victoria, on a hot and sunny afternoon. After getting off the bus at Douglas & Fort and walking a couple of blocks, I arrived at the restaurant. In all honesty, the location isn't in the nicest part of town. The place itself is small, both inside and out. Inside, they were in the middle of a paint job. Outside, the dining area consisted of three picnic tables, each seating about four or so. I hadn't checked their website beforehand, but I told the cashier it was my first visit from Vancouver. She suggested three of their "most popular" dishes, all priced at $18. I chose the Sweet & Sour Pork Belly with Rice. Most entrées seemed to start at $15 and up. I opted to dine outside, given the beautiful weather. The cashier directed me to a self-serve counter for water, condiments, and cutlery, and suggested I sit at the far left by the wooden railing since other tables were occupied. When my food was ready, she called my name. The presentation was nice, but for $18 the portion seemed small -- six small pieces of pork belly, with two pieces being almost entirely fat. The green beans (about 14 pieces, four inches long) were fresh and bright green, not overcooked, and the sauce was fine. Unfortunately, the biggest letdown was the temperature -- lukewarm at best. Even the rice wasn't hot. The menu promised crispy skin, but mine was soft. While the pork was tender, it lacked the crispness you'd find at a good Chinese BBQ meat shop. Adding to the disappointment, the outdoor seating was right beside a parking lot of a liquor store where people smoked and chatted. The smell of cigarette smoke made it hard to enjoy my meal, so I ate quickly and left. It's a semi-self-serve setup, with a tray for returning dirty dishes like in fast-food places. Another note: I paid cash but wasn't given a receipt -- my oversight, since cash payments save them merchant fees. This place might have its fame, but for me, it was overpriced and the atmosphere was not conducive to a relaxing meal. Hot dishes should be served hot, regardless of the weather. Taste-wise, I'd give my dish 3/5. Value: 2/5. Sadly, it's a "one-and-done" visit for me.

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    Foo - Kung Pao Tofu $18

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