The Mein Man: Pestle Rock Puts the “Yum” in Tom Yum Noodle Soup
Dish: Guay Tiow Tom Yum Place: Pestle Rock, Ballard Price: $12.00 In the bowl: From the specials board: “Thin rice noodles with Carlton Farms ground pork, green bean, bean sprout, onion & cilantro,...
View ArticleThe Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in Seattle’s Asian Food Scene This Year
In my restaurant research for a recent trip to Richmond, British Columbia, I stumbled upon one of those menu items that shows the challenge in translating from Chinese to English: Diversity of Flavor...
View ArticleThai Curry Fish Custard With a Twist at Noodle Boat Near Seattle
Noodle Boat tackles a dish that I've found at only a couple of other places in the Seattle area: hor mok, traditionally a curried fish custard that's steamed in a banana leaf. Their "BKK" is...
View ArticleFor Eater: Where to Eat Thai Food in Seattle
Thai restaurants are fairly ubiquitous in Seattle, though they can be uninspiring with many of the menus looking alike. With so many to choose from, here are the ones that rise above the rest, along...
View ArticleThe Mein Man: Pad Thai (and Pleasant Peculiarities) at Song Phang Kong
Embrace the quirky experience, and you're in for a delicious bargain and some of the best Thai food in town.
View Article13 Essential Destinations for Asian Noodles in Seattle
Noodles have special meaning in so many Asian cultures, ranging from longevity to general health to luck to fortune. Here are some of the best in the Seattle area.
View ArticleThe Top Asian Cheap Eats in Seattle
Let me lead you to the best deals that will save you some money while delivering delicious flavors of the East.
View ArticleCurrying Favor(ites)
Curry is beloved throughout Asia and beyond. But what exactly is curry, how does it vary country to country, and where can you eat it locally?
View ArticleSeek Out Southcenter’s Array of Asian Food
This Tukwila neighborhood isn't just strip malls and Cheesecake Factories.
View ArticleRecommended Asian Restaurants in the Seattle Area: Master List
Here's a compilation of links to lists of my favorite Asian restaurants broken down into different categories.
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