The best seafood boil ever Very fresh and sous very…read moredelicious Good and ready quick service 10/10

Walking into Crawfish Chef, you immediately get that casual, no-frills Cajun seafood boil…read moreatmosphere--nothing overly fancy, but lively and inviting in a way that tells you the focus here is all about the food. The space is simple and functional, with wooden tables, a laid-back setup, and that unmistakable energy of people ready to dig into messy, hands-on seafood boils. It's the kind of place where gloves, napkins, and cracking shells are all part of the experience, and that authenticity adds to the charm. The star of the visit was Combo #6, a generous spread that comes loaded with 1 lb of mussels, 1 lb of snow crab, 1 lb of shrimp, along with potatoes and corn. On paper, it sounds like a seafood feast--and visually, it absolutely delivers when it hits the table, drenched in their signature house special sauce. Starting with the mussels, they soak up the sauce beautifully. Each bite is juicy and briny, with that ocean flavor amplified by the rich, garlicky, buttery kick of the house sauce. The seasoning doesn't just sit on the surface--it seeps into every shell, making each bite bold and satisfying. The snow crab is easily one of the highlights. The meat is tender, slightly sweet, and pulls cleanly from the shell. Paired with the house sauce, it hits that perfect balance between natural seafood sweetness and spicy, savory richness. It's messy, indulgent, and exactly what you want from a Cajun-style boil. The shrimp are equally impressive--plump, well-cooked, and easy to peel. They carry the sauce exceptionally well, giving you that full punch of flavor in every bite without being overpowered. The texture is spot-on, not rubbery or overdone, which can sometimes be a gamble with seafood boils. Even the sides--potatoes and corn--deserve recognition. They might seem like fillers, but here they act as flavor sponges, absorbing all that seasoned sauce and delivering surprisingly satisfying bites in between the seafood. They help round out the meal and keep it from feeling one-dimensional. What really ties everything together is that house special sauce. It's rich, garlicky, buttery, slightly spicy, and deeply flavorful--arguably the backbone of the entire experience. It's the kind of sauce that makes you want extra bread or rice just to soak up every last drop, and it's consistently praised as a standout feature of the restaurant. That said, while the flavors are undeniably strong, the biggest drawback comes down to value. Combo #6 sits at a noticeably high price point (around the mid-$90 range), and while the quality and taste are there, the portion doesn't quite feel like it fully justifies the cost. You get a good spread, but not an overwhelming one--especially if you're sharing or expecting a truly massive boil for that price. It leans more toward a "treat yourself" meal rather than something you'd regularly order without thinking twice. Some diners have also noted that prices have crept up over time while portions haven't significantly increased, reinforcing that slight mismatch between cost and quantity. Overall, Crawfish Chef delivers where it matters most--flavor. Combo #6 is rich, satisfying, and packed with well-seasoned seafood that keeps you reaching for the next bite. The house sauce alone makes it memorable. However, the higher price tag makes it feel more like an occasional indulgence rather than a go-to value meal. If you're craving a flavorful, hands-on seafood boil experience in Kent, it absolutely hits the spot--but just be prepared to pay a bit more than you might expect for the amount you get.

Not a fan. :( I'm too easily influenced by the take out bags…read more Soup Dumpling 3/5: Not bad, tastes kind of like the frozen ones. Not a lot of soup, skin is not too thick, and good size overall. Chili Wontons 2/5: There's this fishy taste to the wontons that I don't really like.

It was my first time trying Bao Box at the Taste of NW food festival. I didn't see that they…read moreoffered a $5 taste, so I went with the box that comes with 3 bao buns of your choice. It was about $25, and at first I was skeptical. It's definitely worth the price! The insulated box you can keep and take home, like a cool foodie souvenir. The bao are good size and have a great filling to dough ratio. I haven't been to the in store location, but I'm glad I was introduced to them at the food festival. I plan to visit them in store soon!

Great food! Our family of 4 shared a seafood boil, some garlic noodles and chicken strips. Fun…read moredecor with giant crustaceans on the walls. Everything was fantastic. Get the house sauce for your boil - it tastes the best. The garlic noodles were delicious. It was a bit expensive at $180 total but I guess that's what you get with seafood. Service was nice. Their drinks come in cans with no refills.

Upon entering, the door has a sign stating that the health rating is "okay". That lets me down…read moreimmediately. On a Friday early evening, my SIL and I were the only ones there. I ordered a crawfish boil and my SIL ordered a shrimp boil. For $18.99 it was a reasonable price for out of season crawfish, but it was okay. My SIL thought her shrimp boil was decent. You can taste the spice throughout. Mild was suggested if you want some spice that doesnt overwhelm your dish. Mild was as accurate as they said. The waitress gave us a small fries tray that has the bib, gloves, and sanitizing wipe, which we used to separate our pieces that we already went through. Maybe have a bigger tray for people to use. When the waitress gave us our bag, she emptied it for us onto our serving bowl without wearing gloves. Her hands didnt touch the food though. Since we couldnt finish, they do offer another bag for us to take home. We do not have to use the same bag it came in. Overall, it was okay. I might try something else on the menu that is in season to see if its better.

Nana's Kitchen earns 5 stars not only for the incredible food, but for the atmosphere and the…read morepeople who make it special. It's family-owned and operated, and you can truly feel that sense of legacy and love the moment you walk in. The food is absolutely amazing. My husband and I were visiting Washington for the weekend and ended up eating here twice--that's how good it is. The first time, we had the catfish nuggets, fried shrimp, and fried pork chops with collard greens, mac & cheese, and candied yams. Every single bite was on point. The second time, we made it just in time for the oxtail stew--and it was fire. You can genuinely taste the soul in the food. This place is something special. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!

this is a family owned southern restaurant. That is absolutely wonderful. The catfish is to die for…read morein the pork chops are wonderful. The greens are amazing and the cornbread hit your taste buds. If you want southern cooking and you're away from the south this is the place to go wonderful employees with a smile on their face clean restaurant great music, wonderful sweet tea you name it come here for southern cooking. they have numerous places to park, they are located in a safe neighborhood .You won't regret it. You got 5 stars from That review lady on yelp this is shut my mouth delicious. I'll be returning back over and over again and by the way, your waitress was absolutely wonderful.

My boyfriend and I came here one time but saw that they had a sign up that said they were temporary…read moreclosed due to a kitchen maintenance. We tried again a week or so later as my work is close by and we wanted something quick and affordable as we had a comedy show to go to afterwards. As we entered, we were the only ones and we were greeted warmly by the sushi chef and our waitress. Our waitress told us to pick any table we'd like and she brought us menus. Once we had ample time to glance over the menu which honestly had the right amount of items, I got the udon and shrimp tempura while my boyfriend got their Philadelphia roll and chicken katsu. Our waitress asked if we were fine with water and I didn't see a drink section on the menu but they do offer fountain drinks, canned drinks and hot tea. The inside is small but it's cozy and initmate. They have K-pop playing in the background with the music video. There is a good mix of natural lighting from the sun and inside. The bathroom was clean and well-maintained. We received our roll and shrimp tempura first, udon next and finally the chicken katsu. The katsu sauce here is one of the best katsu sauce we've ever had as it had a perfect balance of tangy, sweet and savory flavors. There was a lot of katsu and my boyfriend said the only complaint was he wished there was a bit more rice as the ratio was off. I loved my udon, they give a generous portion of fish cakes, fish balls and a piece of shrimp tempura as well as plenty of tempura flakes. I do wish there was a bit more noodles but that was my only real complaint. The shrimp tempura was good but I do wish there was a bit more sauce. My boyfriend's roll was delicious and fresh! Their hot green tea was also comforting and delightful! The service here is pleasant as our waitress was kind and checked in on us often. She was also courteous and professional with other customers. We look forward to coming back whenever we're hungry for good and affordable sushi and Korean food.

Wowww!!! The sushi that we tried here is so good! We ordered the California roll, Dragon roll,…read moreKiller salmon roll and the salmon ebi. Such good quality and the price wasn't bad neither. The cashier/server is very sweet! She made sure we were satisfied with our sushi and kept coming back to check in on us. The place is cute inside, it was actually very roomy, has a lot of natural light and they had some K-pop videos playing in the background. The restaurant is tucked away near the closed down Old Country Buffett in Kent East Hill. I really should've tried coming here instead of traveling to Renton for some sushi! But I will definitely return for more of their delicious sushi!!! I would definitely give them a try if you're in the area.

I had read the reviews about this place a few times and was anxious to try it. Figured it would be…read moreslow over the recent holiday weekend and it was a great time to give it a try. Went in before the dinner hour, and everything was very self-explanatory. There are two portion sizes... Large and child. You pick the appropriate bowl and start filling it with vegetables, rice or noodles. Apply seasonings and sauces and then hand it to the attendant. They then prepare it for you on a large heated surface and it only takes about five minutes. Your entrée is returned to you on a plate and you can top it off with several sauces. The vegetables were fresh and delicious and they even included plastic gloves to use while you were handling tongs to put the ingredients in your bowl. Very nice touch. The lobby itself was spotless. Not more than 10 minutes after coming in. Two larger parties came in after me and they filled up the dining room. Attendance were very quick to remove used dishes from tables and wipe everything down. Overall, a great experience and value for the money. Highly recommend.

First thing I noticed was how there was food all around the containers that had the vegetables…read more There were five people ahead of me and at least 20 bowls still waiting to hit the grill. I waited over held an hour. The seating outside was great. The food was also great.

My family went there tonight. There was an insane woman in the restaurant berating the staff,…read moredrinking too much, vaping, etc. She was an absolute train wreck. I observed the staff handle her as well as they could have. It was an impossible feat but they did it with professionalism. The woman was yelling, flipped off other customers, claiming she has a private jet, that she was famous on TikTok and much, much more. Well done Mizu staff. ALSO, the food was great! The chef was entertaining and it was one of the better hibachis we had ever been to. Will certainly be going back!

The food was good as was the service. It was a Friday night, crowded, bigger parties and we had no…read morereservation as eating here was a last minute decision. Staff accommodation was amazing as we only waited about 15 min to be seated. Table chef was engaging and funny offering celebration for my grandson's 16th birthday.

Great food and great service. I called in a large order and the person on the phone took my order…read moreand it was accurate. A small sitting area inside for waiting for a to-go order.

We had the best experience at this Ivars! Their customer service was fantastic, and didn't feel…read moreforced. They were genuinely just nice people who seemed to love their jobs. We will 100% be going back.

Outstanding service, esp at the bar during the week. I've been a regular over the years (I've over…read more3000 points accumulated so far). 2 things: - The new menu leaves a lot to be desired. Time to step it up. Let's try a daily special or a Thursday/Friday special; hello Teriyaki Burger??? - I've regularly seen people leave when they learn the Mariners game isn't available. If it wasn't for the awesome service, I'd be frequenting some other local establishment. (The nearby steak house has an awesome double cheeseburger)

Class reunion lunch and had never been here before. First customers of the day at around noon. Very…read moreimpressed by the cleanliness and inviting atmosphere. Plenty of seating in booths or tables. Our server was friendly and attentive. Lots of natural light and plenty of parking. My friends opted for the Chicken sandwich and Chicken tenders. Both looked great and they were very happy with their choices. I decided on the sliders off the appetizer menu. Three nice beef patties. I am not a cheese guy so held the cheese and tomato. The grilled onions gave it a boost of flavor however the patties could have used a quick char. Nonetheless they were still tasty. I added fries for $2 and thought they were pretty tasty! Crisp and flavorful! I wish it was closer- 10 miles from my house but I will be back!

Been here a couple times now. Both times, the sushi chefs made excellent rolls and gave quick,…read morefriendly service. The wait staff was also friendly and easy to flag down. I LOVE coming for the lunch AYCE because for big eaters it is great bang for buck. Also nice that they have sports on the TVs as well.

Love trappers but man this Calimari I ordered was literally 4 pieces, that works out to $4.25 per a…read morepiece of Calimari what the heck! I've had their Calimari dining in and you surely get a lot more than this usually. The rolls I ordered were on their side as well and I picked it up my self so I know it wasn't knocked around. This is very disappointing. I was so excited for the Calimari. It's my favorite