I had been to Communion before and was excited to finally take my husband. The menu had changed up…read morea little since my last time but everything was still really good so no complaints there. It is a small spot (sorta) so you kind of get in where you fit in. We ended up at the bar and honestly it worked out perfectly. Our bartender was friendly, engaging and just made us feel right at home. Another staff member came through at some point and was equally as kind. The service all around was great. Now let me talk about the food because that cabbage had no business being that good. I know that sounds random but it was my favorite thing and I did not see that coming. The mac and cheese was delicious, the fried chicken was really good, and my husband was all about the rice and black eyed peas (surprisingly). I also ordered a non alcoholic drink and even though I cannot remember the name it was really good too. The only minor thing was that one of the items, I think it was the hush puppies or cornbread, came out a little lukewarm. They mentioned it can be hard to keep that particular item hot, and flavor wise it was YUM so it was not a dealbreaker. Everything else comes out fresh as it's cooked so just know timing can vary by dish. It did get crowded toward the end and they politely let us know people were waiting outside. They handled it with so much grace it did not feel uncomfortable at all. I will definitely be back. Already curious about what will be on the menu next time.

This was hands down my favorite meal of my weekend trip. I found this spot through TikTok, and it…read morecame highly recommended. We didn't have a reservation, but after about a 10-minute wait, we were lucky enough to snag two seats at the bar. From the moment we walked in, the vibe felt warm, welcoming, and genuinely hospitable. The seating seems intentionally designed to bring people together, and you could see it in the mix of large groups, couples, and even solo diners. Like the name, it had a "communal" energy that made the space feel alive and intimate. The hostess, bartenders, and our waitress were all phenomenal. They were attentive and easy to talk to. Also, the playlist was good. It really added to the overall experience. We started with the sweet potato hoe cakes, and they were absolutely amazing. I loved the texture. They were soft, pillowy, and balanced. They weren't too sweet, even with the honey butter. I wish I'd ordered more to go because I haven't stopped thinking about them. I'll have to try recreating them at home. For my entree, I ordered the stuffed trout, and this is where things really took off. It's a whole fried trout stuffed with a seafood dressing (shrimp, catfish and oysters), and it immediately caught my eye on the menu. I'm not used to eating whole fish, and I don't think I'd even had trout before, but this dish was mouthwateringly good. The fish was crispy, hot, and perfectly seasoned. The béarnaise sauce really set it off. There were so many layers of flavor and texture, and everything just worked together perfectly. On top of that, the presentation was stunning. I posted it on my Instagram story and immediately had people asking where my food was as from. This meal was very memorable. I have zero notes. The ambiance, food, music, and service were all top-tier. Side note: There is a 5% "communal" surcharge added to every bill. The money is used to support staff benefits, the support staff, and the line cooks. This is separate from the gratuity. This surcharge is clearly explained on the menu, and I really love and appreciate the transparency and that they care about the employees. But yeah. Super good. We love a good meal and we damn near left there skipping.

We ordered the 10pc original gold chicken. It was so very crispy, I can't speak much for the…read moreinterior since we ordered takeaway and by the time we got back home (12mins away) the chicken was still incredibly crispy. I was craving for crunchy fried chicken and this hit the spot. They were quick to prepare my order. The two side sauce you get are very small, but you get free daikon radish and slaw. The chicken itself was on the drier side but with sauce it was perfect. Overall a solid fried chicken spot

Sodam Chicken has one of the best value and taste combinations around for larger parties. My…read morefriends and I enjoy the Shoreline location so knew this one would be good. While this is their Capitol Hill location, it's a little further out from the main area of CapHill. Washrooms (restroom for search keywords). Friendly service, but nothing over the top as they simply took orders and brought it fresh. They brought pickled radish out with the chicken which is standard, but the radish was very fresh, meaning they were harder, sharper in flavor, and not as flavorful as a result of not being pickled long enough. Starter Set - we opted for mozzarella sticks, onion rings, and fries. Would love to see sweet potato fries here (another spot in CapHill proper does offer them) but love this combo for variety. Crinkle cut fries were tasty, nothing special. Mozzarella sticks were nice but lacked a cheese pull. Onion rings were the star of the trio, crispy, sweet, and totally delicious. Soy Garlic Chicken - half orders are about 10 pieces and full orders come with around 20, sometimes more. Chicken was juicy, tender, and sauce was just right. Great flavor! Similar to the Shoreline location, while the wings are a decent size, I feel that many Korean fried chicken spots have larger wings. Still tasty, but feels less competitive in the heart of Seattle.

Lives up to the hype! Wings were cooked deliciously and the bleu cheese was decadent and a perfect…read morematch. Prices not terrible. Excellent vibe, everyone's having a good time here. Cold beers. Almost always a wait, but tables seem to turn over pretty quick.

Hit or miss service. Great wing Wednesday deal and happy hour but after our second visit here we…read moredecided the vibes were not it. Wings are good, drinks are good, service can be rude and obviously they don't want you there. Host especially seemed like he was telling everyone longer wait times to get them to leave and go elsewhere. The vibes were negative and off. Some good music and a cool Christmas themed bathroom. Just not a place we see ourselves wanting to return to or support. Being treated poorly as a customer is never fun.

I got a whole chicken at Pelicana, and they really do mean it when they say whole chicken it comes…read morechopped up into pieces, no shortcuts. I was genuinely sitting there eating a chicken rib and even a chicken butt at one point, which was a little wild, but honestly kind of part of the experience. Just order only wings if you don't want to eat chicken butt. Flavor wise, it's pretty solid overall. The chicken is crispy and well seasoned, and it definitely hits if you're craving Korean fried chicken. Service wise, the staff seemed super busy, so don't really expect much in terms of friendliness or attentiveness it felt more like a fast-paced operation than a sit-down, pampered experience. My only real complaint is the price. Everything is good, but it feels a bit expensive for what you're getting. Still, if you're there for the chicken itself, it does the job.

Good food, good atmosphere, but on the pricey side…read more Servers are hit or miss depending on who you get. They're usually busy so don't expect a super friendly interaction. I'm content just getting my food and don't really care about that, but some people might get taken aback by the demeanor. Protip is to order the wings instead of a whole chicken if you want consistency.

If you like your chicken Fresh & Hot this is the spot for you my friend!…read more Honestly this place was not what we were expecting but it's a little dive bar that it seems like gets very crowded on game nights! The chicken is serve hot and that's a good thing because you can tell how fresh it is! When you bite into your chicken and grease pops out you know it's fresh!

Cool late night spot. Can't say I like the chicken but demmm noodles been running through my mind…read more Service is subpar

I like going here occasionally for a burger and a beer but a few times now an elderly lady covered…read morein perfume sits right next to us the moment we sit down to quietly beg for money. Each time I have mentioned it to the bartender and they dont do anything. I see the staff chatting amiably with her. Seems like management is ok with someone panhandling at tables while you're eating but I am not. Wont be back again.

Quick service: order at the counter. Good food: fries and…read morefried mozzarella were delicious and hearty servings. The vibe inside is great. They have the lights low, the music playing, and plenty of seating.

Kkokio was banging. The wings were hitting, fried rice was nice and filling, and the spring rolls…read morehad a lot of shrimp in them which I appreciated because spots love to be stingy with that. Everything came together well, solid fusion execution without feeling gimmicky. Good portions, good flavor, good spot. This one is worth the trip.

First time here. Overall thought service was outstanding and food was pretty good. Not the best but…read more4/5 fits it nicely. The bánh mì with cold cuts needed more meat. It also only had 2 kinds of Vietnamese cold cut meats, which I didn't mind, but it needed more in there. There's a super thin layer of mayo and pate I think. Bread was very fresh! I give 3/5 Kimchi fried rice had good kimchi flavor. Portion size was large. 10 piece fried chicken (wings) was good. The skin was way fattier than I would've liked and it could've been fried longer to help melt some of the fat out and make it crunchier. It was super hot, fresh, and juicy though. Radish was free. It came with sauce but only on the side. Personally, I would want to try other korean fried chicken places to compare before coming back here again Waffle fries come with either ranch or ketchup. Large portion sizes! For all we ordered, it was around $55. Great price for the portions and variety imo. Service was outstanding as I mentioned. One older woman worker felt like she was my auntie. She refilled our water and checked in on us despite this being a place where you go up to order.

Never disappoints, always a good option late at night or any time or day. Every location has been…read moreconsistent

The fried chicken and sides were good. 7.9/10…read more The problem I had was I ordered a bunch of food, the Door Dash guy delivered the food expeditiously, but the order was wrong. How hard is it to notice that I specified only DARK? And why not throw in some napkins? And ketchup? And freakin' UTENSILS?!? So, you mean we can order $60 worth of food/delivery but we have to ASK for "extras" like utensils and ketchup? Decent food, horrible service.

Food: spicy chicken sandwich was delicious just served not hot. I like my food hot in temps…read more Unfortunately, I felt like if I didn't eat it fast it would get cooler. So unfortunately. The fries on the other hand were served hot. And they were good. Not much service: I ordered and paid on the tablet. It was easy and seamless. Ambiance was okay. Just bright and very trendy. Not a restaurant I want to sit and eat. I would always take my order to go. Would I go back? Sure, but I would need to let them know I want my sandwich served hot.

Choice of dark or white meat is a great option. Love the heart and concept behind sourcing…read morelocally, avoiding factory farmed chicken, and still providing an affordable delicious product. We tried both the regular and spicy chicken sandwich with fries and a nice ranch sauce. Everything was cooked well, chicken was juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside and customer service was great. Choice of dark or white meat is a great option as well. Highly recommend and will return!

Dear Kin Dee, Not only are you a solid option in the area…read morefor delicious Thai noodle dishes, you also have MANGO STICKY RICE! It's been so long since I've had that just-sweet-enough dessert of dreams, as it seems no one ever has it or it's sold out. I tried my best not to eat it all after and kept a few bites for a few days later, and it held up so well, but just whetted my appetite to order more. Thank you for such an amazing recipe with the light coconut milk topping, juiciest of mangoes and sticky purple rice, it made my month. See you (and that mango rice) soon! Xxo, Liana

Parking for this location is a little tough, so I would recommend leaving yourself some extra time…read moreto find parking in the neighborhood. I really enjoyed my Pad Kee Mao, I will say I got a 2 star spice and it had some good heat on it. The fresh rolls were really good and a great sized appetizer for four people. The service was great and I appreciated the fact that it wasn't very loud inside the restaurant which made conversation with friends easy!