Last time I visited the Mi Patria food truck was back on 7/25/24 when it was in North Seattle in…read morethe Olympic Hills/Jackson Park area. Via an IG post & a Plate of Nations showcase, I was able to locate them again. Currently, their food truck is located in South Seattle in Hillman City right off of S Brandon & Rainier Ave S. Earlier this morning I saw a post that the pernil was ready. Pernil is marinated and slow roasted pork shoulder which results in tender, succulent meat. Omg, I'm so there! Traffic on I-5, I-90, and Rainier Ave S was merciful and I found a parking spot diagonal from their food truck. I ventured over after 12noon and was greeted by one of the owners. She was putting finishing touches on the specials whiteboard. There's their usual menu, as well as, today's featured specials. I ordered a pair of pernil empanadillas. With my order, I was given a sauce cup with cilantro aioli, which was recommended by one of the owners. I kept the takeout box open so the empanadillas would remain crisp. The tantalizing scent permeated my car. I was good and did not feast on one while driving. Once home, a brief nuke, cut it in half, first tasted the pernil on its own (amazing!), then the crust (thin & crispy), finally another bite altogether with the recommended dipping sauce. On point flavorful savory special! Look forward to coming back to try other menu items: appetizers, sandwiches, hearty entree plates, and mofongo bowls. Plus their dessert flan!

Epically good sandwich and super friendly, hospitable service! Came to try the Mofongo, but ended…read moreup getting the Tripleta (chicken, beef, pork) Sandwich instead ... and immediately (upon devouring it), ordered a second one to take home to my family... that is, right after I texted mo fewer than 4 friends to let them know they need to check this place out, STAT! Sat outside at one of their cute lil picnic tables in the beautiful summer sun and thoroughly enjoyed what was easily one of the BEST sandwiches I've ever had! I'm gonna crave this thing, dammit!

So, I lovvvvvvvveeeeee African food... like LOVE-love it. And since relocating to the PNW, I've…read morefelt like finding good WEST African food and the heart relating to West African culture had been illusive. But WHEW! I have found both in TRUUF Food. I'd read their online reviews and ultimately chose TRUUF Food to celebrate my 50th birthday weekend. When I first spoke with owner/chef, Dester over the phone about bringing in my birthday group, he essentially told me, "We'll make sure you have a good time." And he meant it. We arrived, the tables had been beautifully decorated for my birthday. Dester even brought in his family to help take care of our party. They welcomed us warmly and brought out appetizers for the table ...including this ridiculously delicious salmon/plantain situation that I am STILL trying to learn the name of because I need it in my life again. lol And then the entrées came. GOOD. GOOGA. MOOGA. The portions were comically generous. The food was SO GOOD y'all... you know how you close your eyes from that first bite because something tastes like home? Yep... that was it. The Cassava Leaf with rice made me lose my mind. I left with enough leftovers to continue celebrating my birthday and a couple more meals. I do want to mention something because I believe good reviews should be honest: our large party did experience a little wait for our meals. And here's why I mention this: Dester was upfront with me that he'd requested additional help for our group. TRUUF is a small operation, and serving our party our size stretched the team that evening. But I seriously value accountability and responsibility. What mattered was how he handled it: he communicated, took responsibility for our experience, and continued doing everything he could to take care of us. IN FACT, I later learned they'd even gotten me a birthday cake and "5-0" candles as a surprise. Because our schedule had us rushing to our next stop once dinner finally arrived, we didn't get to stay for the cake... but knowing they'd planned that little surprise touched me anyway. That's the part I need people to understand about them. This is a small operation with a very BIG heart. You're getting West African food rooted in Liberian and Ivorian flavors, generous portions, and people who genuinely care about the experience they're giving you. Dester and Debbie: thank you for feeding us, decorating for us, celebrating with us and putting so much effort into making my 50th special. I WILL make that hour drive from South Pierce County to support your restaurant!

Working extra hours for today with my Uncle. My uncle wanted me to try African food so we went…read moreTruuf Food for lunch. I ordered a Goat Burrito. The Goat Burrito was amazing . Nice size portion and flavorful. This Goat Burrito was the truth. The Malta Guinness tasted like Root Beer and Guiness mixed together. The restaurant was clean and organized. Great customer service. I was extremely satisfied with my dining experience which was very delightful If you're in the Rainier Beach area or not, i recommend you go to Truuf Food. Word up

One of my favorite place to go to in Seattle. Super friendly service, I always enjoy my time there!…read moreStaff is always friendly, we love to joke around with them. Love coming here for my seafood boil fix. We got seated right away but depending on the day, it can get busy. Lively environment with sports on the tv. We got 1 lb crab, 1 lb shrimp and 1lb crawfish with corn and sausage. House sauce 3 star spice.

I want here a while back and I'm not sure if they have gotten better but based off my experience, I…read moredid not like the seafood boil. The taste tasted old like the fish was old and I don't know how to explain it, but I actually ended up getting a refund and giving them the feedback. I was gonna spend $97 but I just couldn't get past the old tasting food.

I live in Burien and was excited they were adding this location because I loved the other 2…read morerestaurants. It's not the same. Service is bad. Food is not as good. I ordered for pickup twice thinking the first was a fluke. I was disappointed again. Tallarin Verde tasted bad at this location.

New location. Fresh and clean decor. Same good food as…read moreusual. I always like to come here when I want a fresh and clean meal.

The missus and I popped in on a rainy Sunday afternoon, after the lunch rush (or before the dinner…read morerush?). The missus was craving either Thai or Vietnamese food, and, Bua 9 was exactly the kind of discovery you want to stumble onto when you're hungry, and it's a cold lazy day (in general). We had the whole place to ourselves, which felt like a private dining experience we didn't pay extra for. The steady flow of delivery bags going out the door explained everything - the locals (or people on UberEats/DoorDash) clearly already know about this place, they just prefer to eat it from their couch. Smart, honestly, but you'd miss the vibe: warm beige walls, white orchids on the windowsill, plants clustered near the counter, a Paris cityscape on one wall and what looked like an aerial photo of an Asian city on another, and a small Thai spirit house hanging overhead. And then Studio Ghibli music came through the speakers and I immediately relaxed in a way that was slightly embarrassing. It's that kind of place. (Worth noting: it doubles as a sushi restaurant. There's a QR code on every table for "Bua 9 Thai & Sushi." We didn't test that side this visit, but it's on the list.) We ordered three dishes. The panang curry with pork ($20.99, 3 out of 5 on the spice scale - minimum is 2, for reference) was rich and fragrant in that deeply coconut-forward way that makes panang so distinct from every other Thai curry. The pork was tender, the wilted greens added contrast, and the jasmine rice soaked up every last drop of the sauce. This is a dish that gets better with every spoonful - you start thinking "this is good" and end the bowl thinking "I need to come back for this specifically." The boat noodles ($18.99) were the dark horse. The broth was dark, complex, and delicious in the best possible way - the kind that tastes like it's been simmering for a LONG time. The noodle portion was ENORMOUS (I ended up finishing the missus's noodle overflow after she made a very deliberate decision to just... drink the rest of the broth. Straight from the bowl. Because it was that good and she had zero regrets about it). That's a five-star endorsement if I've ever seen one. The mango sticky rice ($10.95) was almost an afterthought, but it absolutely shouldn't have been. Generous portion, thick coconut cream both soaked in and drizzled on top, fresh mango that was ripe and sweet with just enough tang. Here's the bit that made us laugh: we'd just bought a bag of mangos at Costco, so we saved some of the sticky rice to take home for a round two. Sticky rice + fresh Costco mango back home? Highly recommend that meta-experience. Total came to $56.30 after tax (before tip) for two people, completely full. On the way back to the car (parked behind on the street), the missus turned to me and said this was "a good meal for a reasonable price" - and that's about as high a commendation as you're going to get from her, so there you have it. Parking is street-only (front and back), limited spots. One bathroom at the back. Bua 9 is the kind of neighbourhood spot that doesn't need to announce itself. It just quietly makes excellent boat noodles while Spirited Away plays in the background - and if you wander in on a rainy Sunday afternoon with a trunk full of Costco mangos, you might just leave with sticky rice for the road.

Placed a pick-up order for two and left disappointed. My wife's medium-spice green curry with extra…read moreveggies was fine, but my pineapple fried rice really missed the mark. Even after paying extra for extra pineapple, I only got six tiny tidbit pieces. The rice itself was mushy, with no fried texture or crispy edges, and "medium spice" had no heat at all. I also added beef, came with thin dry flavorless strips. There was an up charge for this as well. The highlights were the Thai teas and spring rolls--crispy, hot, and flavorful. But at $90 for a homey/hole-in-the-wall style spot, the quality just didn't match the price. Buyer beware.

We decided to try out this new restaurant. We were not disappointed. We ordered 2 of their…read moresignature dishes, a chicken burrito with avocado on a beautiful homemade tortilla. Also we ordered the chicken with green bananas. Everything is so delicious! The portions are not small, so we're taking food home with us. I recommend you try this place, they are so friendly and the food will not disappoint!

A Seattle Times rave review sent me here and I'd never had Honduran food before so I was curious…read more The interior is bright and colorful and the TV showed bouncy merengue music videos. I ordered the pollo con tajadas (the "Honduras famous dish") and was told it would take 25 minutes to prepare. Wow, a production entree, I'm looking forward to it! The chicken was piled so high with cabbage and pickled onions I had to dig around for it. Might have been less than a 1/4 chicken in there. I did see a wing. The meat was dry and stringy. I also tried the banana pop but on my palate it tasted like kids' cough syrup. All sugar too, so I didn't finish it. Should have ordered the Jamaica drink! Perhaps an off day in the kitchen? I really wanted to give this place a chance. Maybe next time I'll order the basics such as baleadas or the pastelitos and see how that goes.

I've been coming to El Rinconsito on Martin Luther King for a while, and it's always a great…read moreexperience. The restaurant is consistently clean, the food is incredible, and the staff always makes me feel welcome. Last night, there was a mix-up when someone else accidentally picked up my order. Instead of making it a stressful situation, the manager, Karla, immediately stepped in and graciously had my meal remade. Her professionalism and kindness really stood out, and I truly appreciated how she handled everything. I also want to give a shout-out to the cashier (I wish I remembered his name). He's always incredibly friendly and goes above and beyond to make customers feel at home. That kind of genuine hospitality is rare and makes every visit even better. And the food... absolutely bomb! There are so many delicious options to choose from, and the salsa bar has the perfect kick without overpowering the flavors. Thank you to Karla and the entire team for the outstanding service. I'll definitely be back again and again!

You guys....this restaurant has great customer service!!! went there for the first time with my…read moreboyfriend from out of town this morning, we had a mind blowing experience with friendly customer service, and the best food EVER!!!! highly recommend eating here! 100000/10 ambience of this place was really nice too! recommend food orders #65 and #69 with freshly made HORCHATA and the freshly made TAMARIND drink as well it's so yummy! Made our entire day! We will be back with all our friends and putting them on here soon!

This unassuming restaurant is serving up some of the best Mexican seafood in the PNW. We have tried…read morethe excellent fried fish and shrimp tacos, a delicious tostada with aguachilies, and some really great quesobirria. Everything is extremely fresh and well-cooked. It's not a fancy place but the family that runs it are kind and attentive. Prices are not particularly cheap, but for what you get, it feels well worth the splurge. Apparently this is the Mariner's closer Andrés Muñoz's go to place when he wants a meal from his hometown Los Mochis. Muni has good taste.

The food is amazing! I like the seafood tower! The octopus and the marinated shrimp in it is…read moreamazing! The seasoning is amazing as well. I like its service as well!