How to Experience the Best of Seattle's International Cuisine?
Seattle being so cosmopolitan is a hub for food enthusiasts, all types of international foods can be found in Seattle. Starting with the fragrance of Ethiopian spices, to the taste of Chinese dumplings, the choice is truly endless. At the end of the day, exploring scrumptious cuisines from different parts of the globe, I am sure it will be pleasing to get home and see the Seattle Green Cleaning Fairy services tidy up your place. But first, let's tackle on a culinary journey through some of Seattle's most exciting food neighborhoods.
Chinatown-International District
It’s best to begin your tasting tour at the Chinatown-International District that is home to many Asian restaurants. Savor xiao long bao, a dumpling with a rich soup in Dough Zone or let the aromatic noodle soup of pho at Pho Bac soothe your soul. When in the mood for dim sum, go to Jade Garden and just look for the coming round carts with steamer trays full of shu mai, pork buns, and egg tarts. The historic Maneki is a go-to sushi place and has been contributing to generations enjoying fresh nigiri and rolls.
Little Saigon
Just a few minutes from the ID is little Saigon, what is currently known as the hub of Vietnamese community in Seattle. Their banh mi sandwiches come packed with grilled pork, pate, and pickled vegetables on crusty French-style baguettes. For those who are craving for a warm bowl of bun bo hue, a spicy beef noodle soup, Hoang Lan’s dish is worth a try. End your meal with a glass of Vietnamese iced coffee with sweetened condensed milk which can be purchased at most shops and bakeries for a couple of bucks on Jackson Street.
Capitol Hill
Also present in the region is a variety of restaurants from around the world, with some of the best Mexican restaurants being located in Seattle. Carmelo’s Tacos serves up Mexico City-style tacos:The centerpiece is a vertical spit of succulent meat for the tacos. ESR Food Truck offers stations focusing on Hawaiian and Korean food like tacos and sliders alongside Nepalese and Indian food such as Annapurna Cafe’s momos and thalis. Mamnoon is the most preferred Middle Eastern restaurant with the menu that includes delicious middle eastern starters like creamy hummus, baba ghanoush, and falafel, as well as kebabs.
Fremont
In the odd neighborhood of Fremont, Kamonegi offers freshly made soba noodles – hot or cold – with tempura vegetables or duck. Nearby, Manolin combines Caribbean, South American and Pacific Northwest flavors into small plates of seafood best enjoyed with a pisco cocktail of course. Enjoy Thai-style ice cream with the choice of lychee or black sesame flavor at Varlamos Gelato for a sweet finish.
West Seattle
Take the water taxi to West Seattle to find Salvadorean pupusas – corn cakes stuffed with meat – at La Salvadoreña Bakery and authentic Cambodian noodle soups infused with lemongrass and kaffir lime at Queen’s Deli. Next up, Marination Ma Kai offers a Hawaiian-Korean menu on a pier; its kimchi fried rice and kalua pork sliders should not be missed.
As you can see, Seattle’s international cuisine is a diverse and global affair both in terms of region and in terms of type. This means you could easily live in the city for weeks and spend each day eating in a different neighborhood because there is just so much variety. From Russian piroshki to Malaysian satay, Ethiopian injera or Italian pasta, Seattle has you covered.
