This location in Shoreline took a while to reach even in Sunday traffic; I-5 N traffic has been…read moreextending wait times for everyone near the Ship Canal Bridge especially during the weekends when everyone's out. Getting here will be a relief since you don't have to worry about finding parking in their spacious parking lot, which is shared with many other surrounding businesses. Inside is pretty casual with several tables to sit and hang around, along with one long table where you'll be close to some foliage as my friends and I were. Menu has a variety of items including milk tea, coffee, smoothies and fresh milk. Speciality and possibly seasonal drinks were also advertised around the counter and near the front. Staff at the front take your order and ask about ice and sweetness levels if the drink you order calls for that. There is also a ramen bar to the right-hand side of the front counter you can use after purchasing instant ramen at said front counter. I got myself the Mustache milk tea with 50% sweetness and ice, with regular boba. This is very standard for milk tea but it's also the perfect baseline for their other drinks. The tea is floral and the milk added does not detract from the drink. 50% sweetness is perfect for this drink, as any sweeter would have been too much for me. My friends enjoyed their other drinks, though they all got stuff from various parts of the menu. Pretty decent and nice place to chill, hangout and have some good boba! If I'm around the area, I'll come back for their other milk tea flavors!

This place is soooo stinkin' cute - I love the decor, the monstera, the DIY instant ramen bar (I…read moreneed one of those machines, dang it), and the friendly staff. Small business, locally-owned and operated (second location in Lynnwood!). Now for the tea: very good. We got the pineapple green tea with lychee jelly, and the peach osmanthus oolong, 50 percent sugar in both. Quite sweet at 50 percent - I don't think I would do 100 percent here. We'll be back for a longer hang, and a ramen snack...

The Ube matcha, honeydew smoothie and banh mi here is delicious! The decor is very nice, they have…read morea green wall & a fish tank. Service is great too, they have stamp cards for drinks! My favorite was the Ube matcha, the perfect shade of matcha and the Ube foam is yummy and thick!

I've tried a lot of banh mi spots in California, and this place easily compares to some of the best…read morespots in the San Gabriel Valley. First off, the variety is impressive. They have a wide range of banh mi fillings, from the classics to some harder to find options like roast pork, so there's something for everyone. My personal favorite is the crispy roast pork banh mi. The pork has that perfect crackly skin with juicy, flavorful meat underneath. Paired with the pickled veggies, fresh cilantro, and a light spread of mayo on a crusty baguette, it hits all the right textures and flavors. I also love the special banh mi with all the different meats. It's basically the greatest hits lineup with savory cold cuts, pâté, and other cured meats layered together for a rich, satisfying bite every time. It's hearty without being overwhelming, and the balance of fresh and savory components is spot on. And don't skip the drinks. The egg coffee was surprisingly excellent. The Vietnamese coffee base had a deep, bold flavor with that classic slightly bitter edge, and the creamy whipped egg topping added a smooth, lightly sweet contrast. It felt indulgent but still very coffee forward. Overall, this is a great banh mi spot for me with the great variety, tasty sandwiches, and a standout egg coffee to round it all out. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the mood for a quality banh mi.

I have driven by this place often since I live pretty close by. I decided to finally pop in. I…read moreliked this inside of the store as it was filled with plenty of decoration which helped to make it feel inviting. There were even games available to play if you wanted which would make it fun to hang out there. Since I had never been before, I decided to go with a traditional brown sugar milk. The employee at the register was nice and patient and even helped make a recommendation on the fact that I should go with regular boba pearls over the brown sugar ones they had available. The drink itself was not bad! The sweetness and flavor hit the spot. There wasn't as much customization here as there are at other boba places though. Overall a pretty solid spot!

I saw this new boba shop while shopping in the area and decided to stop inside for a sweet drink…read more Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea, 50% Sweet, 50% Ice w/ Brown Sugar Boba ($6) - I was expecting this to be oolong brewed with osmanthus flowers, but it's oolong with osmanthus syrup. Still, it exhibits a good sweet flowery and somewhat fruity flavor that somewhat covers up the oolong taste. The amount of additives isn't enough to make the drink taste artificial or chemically, instead it's a nice, but heavily, floral. The ice level is good at 50%, which cools down the drink fully and leaves a couple of ice cubes left floating on top. The sweetness is also pretty balanced at half that allows a bit of a bitterness from the tea to make its way through the osmanthus. The brown sugar boba has a good sweetness level on the exterior thanks to the brown sugar soak. They are strangely not circular at all and instead are almost cuboid in shape, with several flat surfaces on each pearl. The exterior of the pearls are smooth and when my teeth bite through, it feels far too rubbery and leathery in texture and I can almost hear a squeaky sound emanating through my mouth. This does mean that the boba has plenty of bounce, but it's not an entirely enjoyable bounce thanks to the firm leathery-like nature. It's more similar in texture to fresh cheese curds than to traditional boba and I feel like the starch mixture is perhaps adulterated with something other than tapioca flour. Milk Tea Rating: 4/5 Boba Rating: 2.5/5 It's very interesting reading the reviews on this place, with some reviewers complaining about the boba being pebble-like and others complaining that the boba is too soft and disintegrates in the mouth. These are very different ends of the boba texture spectrum, so I guess Boba House really has some work to do to get the consistency down. On a positive note, the owner is exceptionally friendly and welcoming, and the boba is on the cheaper end for the city.

I've been eyeing this restaurant for a while since it opened, and I finally got to try it!…read more I had the house special pho and a drink. The pho was authentic, the rice noodles were soft with a nice chewiness. There was lots of meat in the pho. The sliced beef was tender, and the beef tendon was perfectly cooked, not too chewy and not too slimy. The broth was authentic too and with freshly squeezed lime juice. To sum up, it was a light yet hearty meal. The drink was great too. You could taste both green grape and jasmine tea, it was a very refreshing combination for the summer. My partner had the tofu fried rice. He lived in HCMC for a few years and said the dish was authentic.

Got two banh mi and order of spring rolls from this spot. Solid bread but the rest wasn't as great…read more VERY mayo heavy. When you open the sandwich, there is ZERO tofu visible and you have to dig thru the veg and mayo to find the tiniest amount of tofu (prob two fried tofu cut into tiny strips). This is probably the saddest tofu banhmi I've seen. It's extremely odd because the grilled pork banh mi had a good amount of pork in it... however cautioning that there is pate in the pork banh mi which is not clear on their menu. If you don't like pate, you might be caught off guard. Spring roll was decent. Not too much to say there. The peanut hoisin sauce tasted different and almost tasted like there was caramel drizzled in it. Not really what we expected.

The bubble waffle is sooo good! It's crispy and soft inside. It takes about 10 minutes. I chose…read morehalf sugar for the strawberry matcha because I don't like it being too sweet. Remember to stir it before drinking, the jam are at the bottom.heard their lemon tea is really great, will come next time.

The first Shoreline site closed "temporarily" to support their second site in Bellevue…read more That's understandable. But it's never reopened with no timely updates. Recently I saw a For Lease sign posted at their location. I've always tried my best to support indies, especially in Shoreline. Teews's beverages, when available, were pretty decent. Clearly not having a consistent presence coming up to a year is a disappointment. But that's their business decision, especially with today's economy. With all the other pop ups and new cafes in the greater Seattle area, it'll just be a distant memory.

Rain Cafe used to be in Belltown but they've since moved up north to a larger space in the Asian…read moreFamily Market plaza. First time visiting the new location. Order and pay at the counter, and they'll call your name when your food is ready. We ordered the beef noodle soup and the mie goreng. Both were ready quickly and had good portions. Note that the beef in the beef noodle soup was a bit tough to chew, but otherwise the dish was good. The mie goreng is an Indonesian style stir fried instant noodle dish that comes with spam and a fried egg. The noodles in the mie goreng are a bit sweet and spicy and overall just seems like a dish that is easy and quick/cheap to prepare. There's plenty of seating and the café is quite spacious. A good place to stop by for a quick bite if you're in the area, as there are many other food and drink options on the menu.

We had already eaten dinner, so I stopped by to see what they had for bubble tea. I ordered the…read moreSweet Heart, and added lychee crystal boba. The drink was good and fruity; it had fruit pieces in it, which I like. I would want to come back to try their food items.

We stopped by on a Sunday morning. We purchased some pastries (egg tart, meat floss taro cake, and…read moreokonomiyaki bread) and they were reasonably priced and tasty! There was a very sweet and attentive staff member, their service was exceptional. It is a cozy, clean, cute place, worth stopping by for a quick treat with friends. Everything is individually packaged, which makes sharing easy :) Their egg tarts are SO GOOD that i ate it before i had the chance to take a photo for a review sorry

The "Kiki's Delivery Service" theme immediately caught my eye and so did their pastry selection…read more I purchased quite a few sweets on this trip including a panda tiramisu (I'm still thinking about it). The staff at the time were friendly. 4 out of 5 gems. Definitely worth the money. If I was a local you wouldn't be able to get me out of that cafe.

I walk by after my workout all the time and I folded. I was tired and didn't feel like cooking. I…read morewill not do this again. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great. And it was very expensive for what you get. I think I paid around $17 with tax and I left a tip...so I ended up paying over $20 for what you see in the pic...2 small scoops of rice, a very modest portion of beef, one small portion of teriyaki sauce and a pre-mixed salad. I would pay $20 for really good teriyaki made with fresh ingredients...there weren't even any green onions or sesame seeds! lol. I'm pretty sure they're just preparing frozen product. Save $15 and go buy frozen teriyaki at Trader Joe's a few blocks away.

Great tasting food. Hot and fast. We ordered wanton soup and chicken Katsu. Both were freshly made…read moreand hot. We will be back.

Been a customer here for over 20 years! The original Seafood City! Nice to have a little slice of…read morehome close by. Filipino snacks, dishes, desserts? They have it! Highly recommend their halo-halo! Friendly owners too!

Best place to shop for everything Filipino! They have hot food there too! So if you are having a…read morecraving for grandma's cooking and don't want to make it yourself just drop in and see what they have on their daily changing menu! Each day is a pleasant surprise of yummy authentic Filipino cuisine! Plus, grab ingredients to make a dish at home! I love the pimento stuffed pandesal

I love pho ha with all my heart. The pho heals me, the spring rolls are perfect, and you cannot go…read morewrong with their pot stickers. I've been coming here for years now, and with their recently updated menu I cannot recommend this place enough.

Pho Ha is one of the best Pho restaurants in Northern Seattle. The Oxtail pho is amazing but the P5…read moresteak and brisket pho is pretty good as well.