We visited this intriguing Filipino-ish, Hawaiian-ish fusion restaurant on a breezy Friday early…read moreafternoon, hoping to find some food better than some other trendy Asian fusion restaurants we've visited in the past. Located at the main Fisherman's Terminal building, this restaurant is sunny and open, with larger windows along the walls, letting natural light through to brighten the area. It's a counter service establishment, so ordering is at the front counter. We encountered a short line on our visit but it moved quickly. I think the kitchen was a little backlogged since our food took almost half an hour to arrive. Koji Fried Chicken Sammie ($15) - The menu lists this as $16 but they only charged $15. The fried chicken is seasoned and lightly breaded, resulting in a more delicate type of crisp. It's very flavorful and salted perfectly, creating a bite that's fragrant and somewhat tangy, filled with vinegar and lemongrass essence. It's a rather small piece of chicken thigh, cooked decently, so while not dripping with juices, isn't dried out or tough. Above the fried chicken is a bunch of crunchy shredded cabbage and underneath is a bed of softened red onions mixed with a creamy sauce, which is apparently ranch, but I couldn't identify it as such. Everything is on what seems to be a commercial soft bun. Very wan, not toasted at all. The chicken is much smaller than the bun and much thinner to boot. I'd say the taste profile is excellent, but the value isn't really there; it's a very light sandwich and I felt like I could have eaten two in a sitting. (4/5) Mayu Mac Salad ($6) - They give a really small scoop of mac salad for $6. It's really good though. The pasta is nice and toothsome with still a bit of a bite, and is then mixed with a thick mayo base. It's not runny at all as with many other mac salads. The pasta has plenty of ridges built into the special macaroni for extra texture. There's shaved carrot and cabbage and plenty of shallot for crunch, all mixed into a base that's extremely savory with a bit of saltiness and fragrance that reminds me of Lao Gan Ma chili crisp. If only this weren't so expensive! (5/5) Chili Crisp Noodle ($17) - This is essentially a version of sesame noodles with chili crisp added on top. Unlike the fried chicken sandwich, this dish looks small but is so creamy and rich that it sits very heavily in the stomach. The sauce is really thick peanut butter mixed with vinegar, as is standard, giving a tangy and nutty note. It has almost a bit of a burnt taste for some reason. It's really thick and viscous and it coats the entire mouth in a film while eating. The noodles are nice and chewy. The chili crisp itself isn't too overtly spicy, instead it's decently fragrant, is very peanut-forward, and has the numbing mala sensation from sichuan peppercorns. (4/5) Overall Pidgin Cooperative serves some pretty good food. I think portion sizes are a little small for the price and even with the three items we ordered, we still left a little peckish. Bathrooms - Larger ones with multiple stalls, one for mushrooms, one for oysters.

I've been here at least four times possibly five so the rating is based on inconsistency across the…read moreboard (both food quality and service) as well as having tried a wide variety of dishes over the last few months. This most recent time we noticed that the menu had been split into two and there are only a few items on the main menu, with most standout dishes being on the rotating menu. For four people, we ordered: Gyofun fries: came out cold Smash burger: good, would absolutely get again and recommend Beef short rib: doesn't come with rice which is disappointing for the cost and it being a main. Sauce flavor is punchy and delicious, acid forward! side rice: terrible. Undercooked or perhaps not washed well before cooking Kimchi: very fermented if you like that style Sesame chili crisp noodle: noodles were overcooked and became one giant blob with the sauce. We ordered a fried egg on top and that was cooked perfectly. Overall the flavor is really flat and it was mediocre at best. Tuna kinilaw: tuna didn't seem the best quality. Quality of sauce and accompanying herbs and orange was great, very fresh. If this was the only time we had been here I'd be happy to give it another go but between the other three times we've been here we've had: Salmon kinilaw: much smoother and more delicious than the tuna. The portion size was also bigger than the tuna Fish and chips: great portion crispy fried and delicious Mac salad: good Animal ramen: the noodles were so undercooked you could actually see the fire still through the noodles. The hot broth wasn't hot enough to keep cooking the noodles so it was just completely a bowl of undercooked noodles. Disappointing Wok fried rice cakes: good!! Today the food came out in a decent time but the time we got the fish and chips/ramen we waited over 30 minutes for our food and were pretty disappointed given the restaurant was not super packed. Today towards the end of our stay it was absolutely a packed house but the food was coming out in a very reasonable time and service was good. It's very confusing that it's so inconsistent across my four visits but we have decided to not give it another go because we can't tell if we're going to get a good day or a bad day. Hope this changes because the good days are SO GOOD.

Old Salt Fish and Bagel is such a treat! I had their Smoked Black Cod Bagel Sandwich and it was…read morethe bomb!!! I love their inviting space and bustling neighborhood vibe (at least that's how it was on a Saturday morning). They use excellent ingredients and it's worth the splurge. YUMM!!! :-)

Mediocre bagel, apparently no service, but at least it was really expensive …read more I ordered a kippered salmon bagel for $16. The bagel itself was smaller than a typical bagel and had some capers and a small amount of cooked (not smoked) mashed up salmon in the center school lunch cafeteria style. The bagel was chewy but lacked any crispiness on the outside. Basic, not generous, amount of cream cheese. The salmon had barely detectable flavor if any, while most of the flavor came from the capers. Overall, I felt a bit like I had been scammed. The chocolate chip cookie was actually pretty good. Not great, but good enough. Note about the service: I walked up to the counter to order and asked if they would bring it out--the person i ordered from said yes--so I tipped accordingly. I took a seat in the main seating area on the patio and poured myself a glass of water from the self service station. After around 20 minutes of waiting and looking inside to see if anyone was coming out i walked in and asked one of the people preparing bagels if someone was going to bring my order out. He looked confused, pointing to a row of bags on the counter, one of which was my order. Now, I tip generously for service, but more often than not i don't tip when I order and pick up my own food at a counter. Again, I felt a bit scammed. There are much better bagel options in Seattle, and certainly ones that don't ask $16 for such an unremarkable one that I had.

Had an amazing steak frites here. Love the interior decor and vibes. The service was exceptional…read moreand they happened to be playing the world series which was awesome!

The midweek brunch deal rules. The fruit platter is "better than average" (inside joke with the…read moreserver). Come during brunch during the week and enjoy great food and great service at a good price!

I came here with a friend today around 2pm! There was a line to order but we didn't mind waiting,…read moreSunday afternoon on a sunny day so we expected it! I've been wanting to try this place for awhile and I am so glad I finally did! We ordered a few things to share and every single dish was delicious! Shrimp toast: this was a great appetizer to share! Very crispy and the sauces on the side gave it a more complex flavor! It came with a sweet mayo and chili sauce. The chili sauce is definitely spicy if you can't handle spice so beware on how much you're using if that's the case. I also really enjoyed the slaw that came with it, it was very refreshing and it had a bit of sweet mayo flavor to it, I think it's the same as the dipping sauce but I could be wrong! Fried oysters: these were delicious! I think fried oysters can be a hit or miss for me, sometimes the interior can feel too dry and feel kinda of mushy-like, like I'm eating bread rather than seafood. But this had great texture on the inside while being crispy on the outside! The sauce on the side tasted like a pepper aioli which gave the oyster a nice tang *the fried dishes were great but after having a few, it definitely felt heavy, so this would be something I share with someone else vs eating it on my own Smoked salmon belly dip: I really enjoyed this! It was creamy and had chunks of salmon in it. It wasn't too dense or thick so it was perfect for scooping onto the kettle chips. The kettle chips were lightly salted so it was the perfect combo with the dip. Clam chowder: wow I absolutely loved this! This is different than any other chowder I've had. While I love a white creamy chowder from your typical seafood places, the base being a fish stock definitely brought out the seafood flavor vs a white chowder feeling like a cream base. This chowder still felt creamy and rich without the seafood flavor being overpowered. Rockfish bowl: the crab rolls were sold out by the time we made it to the register so we opted for this instead and I am so glad that we did. I didn't really expect this to blow me away but this was such a refreshing dish that balanced out the fried dishes we got. It used viet flavors that you may typically find in a banh mi which made it refreshing and had great texture from all the different fresh ingredients and fried garlic. I also loved how the fish came in patty form mixed with pork, it was flavorful and moist. I love any type of fish tofu/patty, I think it really makes fish flavorful when it sometimes can have a really mild flavor. I'll definitely be back to try the crab rolls!

On the higher price-end, Local Tide has a small menu of gorgeous healthy and fresh dishes!…read more The shrimp toast is 100% in the top 3 bites I have had in Seattle, absolutely no doubt!!! Just be mindful that the portions are a little small for what you spend though

Food truck in the Bollard Farmer Market. They are east Malaysian cuisine. You can smell the food…read morefar away when you walk into the market. Definitely a good vendor to attract many customers through the nice food smell. We got the satay and the Nasi Lemak. Their Nasi Lemak is coconut rice with fried chicken. The satay is delicious. It has the true flavor. The Nasi Lemak is east Malaysia which I am not get use to it. But it is still good.

Masakan has a food stand at the Ballard Farmers Market on Sunday. It used to be located towards the…read morenorth end of the market, but has moved a bit further down Ballard Avenue NW. The menu has a handful of Malaysian food items including kuih which is reminiscent of mochi and hard to find in this area. If you have a hearty appetite, I recommend the beef char kway teow ($15) which is essentially beef chow fun. They prepare it right there so it is nice and hot with good wok hei flavor. Really glad to see this stand pop up at the Ballard Farmers Market to offer up another Asian food option there.

Best oyster bar in Seattle, excellent raw seafood bar. Spot prawn crudo and Pacific oysters are a…read morestandout. Outstanding service and staff that really know their seafood. Renee Erickson's team always does excellent with small plates. The endive salad with toasted pistachios was delightful, refreshing, and well-made. Sit at the oyster bar and order a glass of your favorite crisp white or bubbly. Always a good time, great vibes. Usually love the steak tartare but the night we went they were using some odd aioli that I didn't care for.

The Walrus & Carpenter is a place I wanted to love, and there's definitely a lot to like here. The…read morespace is fantastic and very inviting, with a lively, cozy feel that makes it easy to settle in and enjoy the experience. The food is good across the board. The oyster selection is always fantastic with a great variety to choose from, though they do feel a tad pricey. The bread is fabulous, really well done, but at the end of the day it's still just bread. The tartare is solid and enjoyable. I was a bit disappointed in the sardines as the walnut pesto and shallots overwhelmed the fish, which on their own are delicious and didn't need that much going on. The cheese options are another highlight and something I do quite enjoy. Overall everything here is solid and well executed, and I understand why it's popular. For me though, it never quite reaches exceptional. It's a good experience, just not one I find myself going out of my way for.

I want everything in this store! If you are looking for well made, well designed everyday wear,…read morethis is it i have some of their pieces and Im so excited for this pop up downtown. Along with other new shops in the area, definitely a fun afternoon out. All their stuff looks better on a body- I recommend trying things on. Im petite and was surprised to find styles i cant usually wear looked great.

From the owner: Prairie Underground is a small-batch, slow fashion design house. We aim to create adaptable…read moreclothing that embraces self-expression with the ease of a daily uniform. We are inspired by activists, artists, and non-conformists and believe creativity and ethics go hand in hand.

I follow Sonrisa on IG and have been wanting to try their donuts for ages now!…read more My opportunity came today when they were doing a pop-up at the Lavender Harvest Festival at JB Family Growers in Woodinville!! The staff were super kind and friendly! I thought it would be a long line and sure enough, we beat the long lines! They did their pop-up at 1pm and surprised there was no line around 12:40pm so we were 4th/5th people in line. Whew! The line did grow behind us so it is popular! They had 4 flavors: - lavender lemon curd - taro mochi - pistachio sesame - passionfruit mango Out of all the flavors, the passionfruit mango was my fave! They weren't super sweet either and the texture from the taro mochi and pistachio sesame was unique! It wasn't just cream based like most donut/brioche places. They seem to rotate their flavors a lot on the season and such so it's not always the same flavors. Their Thai milk tea with sea salt cream was also a highlight! Not too sweet at all and the sea salt cream was perfect! I know they reside in Yakima now but it's always fun to see when they're back in Seattle! I can finally cross this off my list but when they're in town and I can make it, I'll definitely come back!

Wow, what yummy brioche donuts. Lucked into their pop-up at Cafe Aloe in Bellevue on Sat morning,…read moreas I was headed to the Bellevue Art Fair. I loved the mango ones the best, but the taro was good too. Took them home and had them with a home made latte, in my new octopus mug I picked up from the fair. I saw on their web site that owner/chef Jing makes other flavors too. I think the strawberry ones would be great. I also think it would be great to be hidden away in Jing's kitchen, and them pop out and eat them when still warm. LOL!

Happy hour gives you a good in to get started, swing by as it's ending and snag a ton of…read moreshareables. They have heaters outside so don't worry about the cramped inside space and enjoy yourself. Their options for small plates are able to cover a small group for a full meal if you need. With drinks worth having and a number of NA options for anyone else. Once happy hour ends they'll swap you out for a full dinner menu and you can make a call on how the table is doing. Well worth a visit for a good outing,

Great cozy spot in Ballard serving some great cocktails and Indian dishes. Been here twice and had…read morea great experience both times. Loved the Crazy Jumper - mezcal, tequila, alessio chinato, dolin dry, orange bitters, date-tamarind chutney - spirit forward yet well-balanced. They had a few bottles of genever, so of course I had a genever Martinez, which was also very good. As for food, everyone gets the naan and dhal curry, as who doesn't like freshly baked naan with mildly spiced curry? The kerala fried chicken for happy hour was flavorful and not greasy, and the prawn coconut curry had a nice touch of sour from the tamarind. It's open seating so come early if you are concerned about snagging a spot. Great spot in a quieter part of Ballard!