These are the best wings in Seattle…read more I first tried the Sinigang wings from here in the CID food walk - about a year ago. I was shocked at how good they were, compared to all the other food I had that day. And so I've been trying to get these again ever since then, and finally made it happen. This time, I got them drenched in hot honey (+$3 addon), because why not. These are just spectacular. Even with the copious, viscous hot honey weighing it down - they're still so damn crispy. I shudder to think how unbelievably crispy these would be without the hot honey, but that might ruin crispy wings for me forever - so it's probably good I didn't get that. The frying on these is perfect - from the craggly edges, to the blisters on the skin - everything is phenomenal. The skin turns a deep golden brown that's completely irresistible. It's also crazy how consistent every inch of skin is across all eight wings. What's also super impressive is the meatiness. Most of the wings are large, and have a ton of dark meat to them. And the inside is just perfect - super juicy and arguably some of the best wing meat I've ever had. It's so, so addicting. I could eat sixteen of these wings and be happy. Oh yeah, and the hot honey is amazing as well. Normally, it lands on the sweeter side, but the one here manages to strike the absolute perfect balance between being pretty spicy and having that viscous, sweet, syrupy nature. If all hot honey was like this, I could understand why it became such a big phenomenon. The level of additional flavor it adds to the chicken is remarkable. For eight wings, the cost was just 16 dollars (excluding hot honey) - which is pretty cheap considering how large these are and how good these are. Overall, I don't think it's close that these are the best wings I've had in the city. 9.25/10

Kilig was a wonderful introduction to Filipino cuisine and a restaurant I'd happily recommend to…read moreanyone looking for flavorful, comforting food in a casual setting. We ordered the Shroom Shroom Fried Rice with chicken, Pancit Canton noodles with chicken, Fried Oink Oink Adobo, and a Pandan Old Fashioned. The standout dish was easily the Shroom Shroom Fried Rice--packed with flavor and absolutely delicious. The Pancit Canton noodles were another winner, full of savory flavor and perfectly cooked. The Fried Oink Oink Adobo was tangy, rich, and satisfying, though I was surprised it didn't come with a side of rice. For drinks, the Pandan Old Fashioned was well-made with a subtle pandan flavor that complemented rather than overpowered the cocktail. Service was friendly and efficient, and all of the food arrived fresh and surprisingly quickly. The atmosphere is vibrant and casual, with a comfortable dining room and a few bar seats. We made a reservation, but on a Sunday evening there were plenty of open tables, making for a relaxed dining experience. Overall, Kilig delivered flavorful dishes, great cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere. A spot I'd definitely return to explore more of the menu.

We made a reservation the same day for a weekday dinner and we got there it was almost full. The…read morestaff know what they were doing and food were really good. I really liked the fried chicken dish and the kari Kari. The breading of the chicken was super crunchy and the kiki gravy was a nice add to the dish but mind you it was a very filling dish. The Kari Kari was very tender and a bit hard on the edges that almost resembled the texture of beef jerky. The shrimp paste and peanut sauce combination was also delicious and umami. We also ordered the pork belly arugula salad and liked it. Since we ordered so much meat we wanted a dish that balanced out, hence we got the fish that was cooked well and sauce was tangy and refreshing. The fish dish was the least impressive though. The ambiance was perfect for a date! Nothing too formal yet it was intimate and fun. Musang you're great!

We came around 6:30 PM on a Saturday without a reservation since the 6:30 PM time slot was no…read morelonger available when we checked online earlier in the week. Luckily, we were able to get seated at the bar right away. The hostess, bartender, and servers were all very friendly and attentive. The food was all prepared nicely with fresh ingredients. The fried chicken was impressively delicious! We also appreciated all the vegan options and mocktails. The restaurant was beautifully decorated, and the atmosphere was lively and full of people. I heard this place also changes its menu based on the different seasons. I'd love to come back at another time to check out different menu items. This place is definitely more on the expensive side though, especially since they automatically added a 22% service charge and still prompted us to add additional tips. It wasn't too difficult to find street parking nearby.

When in Seattle, this is a legit Filipino food spot!…read more My nephew graduated high school so we had our party catered. Everyone loved the pancit and lumpia! And the Tofu Sisig was a hit, just wished we ordered more! My favorite was the Chicken Inihaw! It was obviously marinated, cooked to perfection for fall off the bone, and then charbroiled or grilled for crispy skin. I had soooo many servings. Delicious! I highly recommend!

Second time having Filipino food and was looking forward to it. First was at CheBogz a little under…read morea year ago. This hidden gem is located in North Beacon Hill. Parking is challenging in the street, two hour parking if you find it. We shopped and parked at the market parking lot across the street, good for one hour. We arrived a little after 5:30pm. It's a counter service family restaurant. It's about the unique food. They even have signs requesting customers clean their table. It wasn't too busy, only a couple other dinners. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. We ordered two Chicken Adobo, one Chicken Tinga and one Tofu Inihaw. The Chicken Adobo is my favorite dish and a main stay, boneless chicken thighs prepared in a mild soy sauce, garlic and pepper marinate. The Chicken Tinga is a special soup that is only available periodically, an adobo seasoned soup, mild yet deep flavor. The Tofu Inihaw is a BBQ prepared fried tofu, sweet and savory flavors. Each plate is served with two scoops of white rice and a side of rice noodle salad. We also ordered a couple of milk tea that were delicious. We paid, were provided our milk teas, gather our silver ware, waters and grabbed a table. Our food was delivered to our table about 10 minutes later. Everything had fresh and deep flavors, mild and not overwhelming. Highly recommended for a unique culinary experience!

Great place to get dinner with a friend and it wasn't packed on a weeknight. The chef was also…read moreserving us and he was so friendly and welcoming. The mango salad was good - very fresh, a good balance of fish-based sauce, and a huge portion. I also tried my friend's duck curry, which had a crispy skin and was a well balanced curry. The drinks here are fun too. I had the pandan cream cocktail and it was incredibly flavorful and I could tell they used real pandan. Service was a bit slow though. It was a Wednesday evening and there weren't a ton of customers. However I'd still highly recommend you give this place a try!

I was waiting for the bar next-door to open because I forgot my cell phone there. I stumbled into…read moreKalabaw by accident.. I was just window shopping on what type of Thai food they had. I walked in and decided to give them a shot. Try something easy ..I got the wonton soup with egg noodles.. the broth was umami and garlicky, and warmed up my soul. The wontons were nice and tender, flavored with shrimp and pork. It was like a warm hug. Hit the spot! Second, I ordered the crispy spicy fish. It was an extraordinary presentation even my Chef friend was delighted to see the culinary expertise of the Chef. And it was also very reasonably priced. The service was excellent. They were very welcoming. The decor of the restaurant is super upscale. It looks like a fancy club. This would be a great place to bring a first date. Overall I was super impressed and very happy that I stumbled into this delicious restaurant. 10/10

My office building uses Lish catering to provide pop-ups in the lobby every weekday of different…read moreeateries from around the Seattle area. Our office gets a list of the weekly offerings on Monday, so when I heard that later in the week there would be Salu-Salo Filipino Kitchen, bringing Filipino food, I most definitely made lunch plans. I was coming in from a meeting in Fremont, so didn't go to the pop-up/Salu-Salo Filipino Kitchen as soon as it started service (around 11am). With that said, I nearly missed out on the chicken adobo! I took the last of the chicken adobo an hour and a half after the lunch service started, so was counting my blessings! I ordered the lunch plate, which came with chicken adobo, pancit, rice and pickled veggies. My lunch plate was solid. Chicken adobo was tender and really, really liked how vinegar-y the flavor was, which, any Filipino would tell you that all food tastes better with vinegar! Pancit wasn't bad, but not the best. Some of the noodles were on the dry side, but I did like the cabbage and green onion throughout. Pickled veggies were a nice addition, adding more sour flavor to the overall entree. For someone who hardly ever has Filipino food and desperately misses mom's cooking, I was just happy to have Salu-Salo bring some adobo to the area. I would definitely recommend checking out Salu-Salo if you ever see their stand around. They don't update their social media channels, unfortunately, so is a little difficult to find where their stand will be. And when I asked if they participate in any markets, they do not. But the owners did mention that they visit downtown Seattle often at other office buildings around. Therefore, I have a feeling I'll be seeing them soon and getting my Filipino cuisine on. (Plus, bonus points for the owner being from the Bicol region of the Philippines, which is where my mom's side is from. Love that!)

Salu-Salo put Fillipino food on the map for me, and thank god for that…read more I do not know why it has taken so long for this cuisine to become popular in the U.S. because frankly, its freaking delicious! Salu-Salo offers a wide variety of dishes with unique flavor profiles. With some of the dishes, I can't compare them to anything I have ever tried before. For example, my favorite dish on the menu is the Laing Express, which is made with coconut milk, taro leaves, topped with a delicious crispy piece of pork belly. With a topping of pork belly, how could anything go wrong? This dish has an amazing earthy flavor, with a bit of a kick to it. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. How often to you get to eat purple desserts? Ube cake gets its color from purple yams! Salu-Salo's ube coconut topped ube cheesecake balls are not just adorable, they are addicting. Not overwhelmingly sweet, and perfect for sharing, these are a treat. For those with dietary restrictions, Salu-Salo is a great option because there are plenty choices. As someone who is gluten free, all of the main dishes are fair game. This is often very rare when dining out for me!! Here's to Salu-Salo for exposing Seattleites to what Filipino food is all about. Rosario's cuisine feels like a healthy take on comfort food. Each dish bursting with flavor, yet still accessible to all ages. The idea behind comfort food is all about the thought that goes into the prep. After tasting Salu-Salo's food, I promise you can tell a lot of care goes into the preparation of each dish. I am looking forward to this becoming a Seattle institution, and hope it inspires more Filipino cuisine to start popping up in the PNW.

Order - Garlic Rice: 4/5 was really good, perfect amount of…read moregarlic. - Potatoes: 5/5 perfectly seasoned. Crunchy on the outside soft on the inside. Try with the banana catsup. It's weird but so good. - 8pcs Chicken half spicy: 4.7/5 it was really good. The half spicy was really good, not spicy to me but that's not unusual. Got hot sauce in the side and it was really tasty! - Mochi Cake: 10/5 so freaking good! Service was fantastic and the inside is really cute. Small but welcoming. TL:DR: Is it cheap? No. But it's a gluten free fried chicken that is actually good, the sides are bomb, and the price for the value is there.

Kaboom! Best fried chicken I've ever seen or eaten. Yes, one look at all the pieces (ordered the…read more8pc) and you can see beauty in its creation and attention to detail. Got the half spicy half normal and dusting of spice was perfect. The fact that this is gluten free (which is fantastic for all GF folks in our family) is even more Amazing how they got everything right with the crunch and flavor. Potato skins and garlic rice were good too, though less garlic would have been better. Could easily make this into a garlic egg fried rice and larger portions. The staff were super attentive and took time to explain everything to first time visitors. Steady stream of take out orders as seating is limited. Would come back to try the other sides too. Happy to report no reaction for gluten free member of our family, top marks for safety.

Such a cute Filipino inspired bakery. Their pastries are so creative and I love that they have both…read moresweet and savory options! We got the adobo, sisig, and the salmon/cream cheese pastries. All three were amazing, I think I enjoyed the salmon and adobo ones the most. I have to come back to try their sweet pastries next!

Emmanuel was surprisingly rude and might be better suited for a role away from customers. He…read moreliterally scolded me after I tipped him. That said, the food was delicious!

My wife, daughter, and I ate at Oriental Mart in Pike Place Market and had a wonderful experience…read more We ordered the pork adobo, longanisa, salmon sinigang, and lumpia, and every dish was delicious. The pork adobo was tender and flavorful, the longanisa was perfectly seasoned, and the salmon sinigang had a rich, comforting broth. The lumpia was crispy and fresh. We also appreciated the complimentary soup and rice. The longanisa came with pancit, which complemented the dish perfectly and made the meal even more satisfying. The food tasted authentic and homemade, and the portions were generous. The friendly service and great Filipino food make this a must-visit spot in Pike Place Market. We will definitely be back! If you meant something else by "Settle pike market," let me know and I'll help.

Stopped by on a little Pike Place food crawl to try the longanisa and lumpia! It's nice that they…read moresell 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!