My boyfriend and I stopped by here after a long drive from Kent as we are staying at a nearby hotel…read morefor a convention and it was pretty late so most places were closed. I had Dawa on my bookmarks for a long time ever since I saw videos about it and just the overall good reviews. We came in and saw that the place was pretty packed on a Thursday night but we were noticed quickly by a male employee and seated right away thankfully. Once we were seated, we were handed water and utensils as well as directions on how we can order as they have a small kiosk. We put in our order of galbi fried chicken, pork on the bone stew or gamjatang, and grilled pork belly. Once the order was entered, our waiter came back with rice, banchan, sauces and accompaniments for the pork belly, salad (think it comes with the grilled pork belly), pickled radish for the chicken and plates and bowls to share. It didn't take too long for food to come back but it didn't all come together which was odd but luckily the chicken was for sharing. The gamjatang was huge and pretty good, not as good as one of my favorite places in Federal Way but I will admit that they do give some huge pieces of meat and offer a one time refill of the soup. It could use more of a kick and more seasoning. The chicken as many others have mentioned was extremely well-fried, marinated and extremely huge. I do think they have the biggest Korean fried chicken pieces that I have ever seen in Washington. The meat was juicy, the outside was crunchy, and the sauce was heavenly. My boyfriend did say the grilled pork belly was some of the best he has ever had in his life, which is super high praise and I will admit that it is very good as well! They had an interesting playlist ranging from K-pop to regular pop (lots of Justin Bieber) and sometimes they would tone it down a bit then start blasting it. The two male servers working that day (7/16/26) were fantastic about checking in at perfect times, were courteous and refilled our waters. We never had to use to kiosk to call them once which I appreciated very much. My boyfriend and I look forward to coming back and definitely want to give a heads up that their portions are huge so come hungry!

First time at DaWa. Came exactly at 5 when they opened and it wasn't busy. It started to get busy a…read morelil after 5. Music was blasting in the restaurant. Seems like more of a social hangout spot for late night eating and or drinking. If you want a nice quiet dinner, this isn't the spot. My group and I ordered the Korean fried chicken and the kimchi pancake to start. The appetizers didn't take that long to come out. Everything came out hot and fresh. The chicken was standard fried chicken size and came with 10 pieces. It came with 2 pieces of drumsticks and the rest were chicken thighs. The kimchi pancake was super crispy. We also ordered the beef tofu soup and the chicken bulgogi entree. The tofu soup was a lot - it did not come with an egg unlike other spots. The chicken entree was flavorful overall.

Quick service and so far so good with quality (waaay better than Buffalo Wild Wing for sure). I've…read moreordered a couple of times now and only had 1 mishap where they forgot fries. I called them up about it and they made up for it the next time I ordered That said, I'm actually leaving a review to ask Wingstop to keep the Citrus Mojo flavor on the permanent roster. I usually get Lemon Pepper, but the Citrus Mojo might be my new fave. Will definitely get it again while its available, but really hoping it'll stick around On another note, the Mexican Street Corn (I think that's what it was called...?) from last year was also pretty good too as a limited time release. It would be cool if we could suggest flavors as I'd like to get some good Salt and Vinegar wings. Of all places, Safeway used to sell Salt and Vinegar wings in the hot foods section, which I got it pretty regularly until they stopped making them. Anyway, keep up the great work!

My BF placed an order to try the new flavor and I swung by to pick it up, I wasn't sure all that…read morehe got so I asked a team member to read the receipt and to let me know what he got. Angie helped me out and when there were a few extra items I wanted, Angie was quick to help me. A newer employee Keith offered up some conversation while I waited. The team is very nice, efficient and the store was very clean. I was not there for very long despite the wait for fresh items added to the order and my time in the lobby was so pleasant I felt the need to write a review! Thanks guys!!

Service was efficient food was HOT fresh mild spicy for the spicy chicken…read more Definitely worth checking out

Ezell's is always my go to spot for when I crave fried chicken. Their chicken is always moist,…read morecrispy, and perfectly seasoned. I got the dark meat and spicy ezells famous chicken, it wasn't spicy at all but it was sure was crispy and delicious. Their rolls are top tier, the best rolls from any fast foods I've ever had. Their tenders are okay, it wasn't anything special plus it was very small. All the chicken came with a m roll and you can also order side dishes such as fries, Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and more. Service was quick got my food in 10 mins or less.

Fantastic service, clean interiors, spacious bathrooms and cleanliness is faultless, AC strong,…read moregreat communication on what soft bevies entails a refill, board games, children size tables, cut flowers and clean flower vases at every table, juicy burgers, variety of sauces, fresh buns and quality veggies. Also, while dinning, saw how the workers got along with one another and they have a really cute staff station with plenty of snacks for the workers. Why 4 stars? Spicy chicken burger is very mild for my taste- considering it's spicy and it's fried, the crust is just too lightly battered to have a crunch. The waffle fries weren't crispy considering they mentioned they can't do a special order of well done, stylistically with all that surface area on that waffle chip- improvements on it is realtively easy if they are willing to serve a crunchy fry instead of a soft fry. Out of all the Chick Fil A's I've been to, this one has the most homey restaurant vibe.

Stopped by the drive thru around 830pm for a quick post work out meal--well ya know, had to get my…read moreprotein in, my simple sugars, all that goodness. There was only one other car in line and you already know we both got that classic chick fil a service ya heardddd. Anyways, everything was quick. The order. The transaction. The transfer of the food. And sheeeeesh the CONSUMPTION. Can't go wrong with that good ol chick fil a dawg.

I haven't had much West African food in the past so when we were looking for some new food to try…read moreout over the weekend, we came across Bantaba. As other reviews state, this is kind of a strange restaurant that seems more like it's for regulars rather than new customers. There's no actual printed menu other than hints of a menu on the signboard above the register (and we confirmed this with the cashier). I guess this is to save on cost, which coincidentally also allows them to adjust pricing on the fly? There are photos posted of the menu from 2024, but my guess is those are of an old pre-COVID menu, given that the prices increased over 50% at this point. Per other reviews, dine-in orders are also packaged in takeout boxes and can take a variable amount of time to cook. We don't usually get takeout much, but decided to call in an order for this visit. This was at around 5PM on Saturday and we were promised a 30 minute wait. We arrived 30 minutes later, paid for the order, and it ended up taking about another 10 minutes. Not too bad. Benechin Beef ($18.99) - As I learned, benechin is essentially a different term for the more commonly known (at least in the US) jollof rice. In this case, the rice has a deep tomato and spiced umami that combines a pleasant saltiness with a heat level that builds and builds. It's topped with a small side of cabbage that seems to be stewed in the same spices as the rice. There's then a piece of yucca root, stewed but still rather toothsome with fiber strands all in one direction like muscle grains. For the beef, they include four pieces of thinly sliced barbecued meat. The meat is extremely flavorful with what seems to be a black pepper and allium based spice mixture. In terms of texture, it's quite tough and chewy, almost to the level of beef jerky. (4/5) Afra Lamb ($20.99) - This dish comes with a choice of rice or salad, not both as the older menu states. We went with the rice which comes in a smaller container and is a long grain rice cooked until perfectly fluffy. It's cooked with salt, which is something that I'm not used to. The larger container includes a mound of bone-in lamb meat doused in a savory and tangy mustard based sauce. The meat is a very interesting mixture of off-cuts, a combination of cross-cut ribs, shanks, lamb chops, and some random other cuts. The lamb is mostly bone in and there are tons of small bone shards all over the meat, making it a bit of a pain to eat. The meat isn't very gamey and all and is much more tender as compared to the beef jerky in the benechin. On top of the lamb, they include mustard infused softened onions and whole quick-charred onion rings, resulting in a still crunchy texture. They include some powdered dried chilis is a small pile hidden under the onions. Be careful - it's starts out smoky like paprika to start and the heat only starts to build after a couple of seconds. (4/5) Bantaba is a great place to try some new food. While it's not the most beginner friendly restaurant, it offers some flavors and dishes that are hard to find around Seattle. Bathrooms - Single unisex room

Just updated with pictures of food and front of the restaurant for pictures of some ambiance. The…read moreowners and staff are fantastic. You hear lots of French here from staff and customers interacting.

My friends and I usually go to Dawa next door but decided to go to Kochi Po-cha for a change in…read morescenery. We got the Creamy Onion and Sweet & Spicy Fried Chicken, which I thought was just ok. The chicken is a bit dry and the fry doesn't stay crispy at all. The Creamy Onion sauce is surprisingly very tasty so it made the chicken a lot better- I would come here just for this. On the other hand, I could pass on the Sweet & Spicy sauce because it was on the blander side. We also got the Rose Tteokkbokki which I really enjoyed! It's flavorful, creamy, and overall well balanced. I just wish it came with more sauce. We got surprised by a Jinro mascot and team in the middle of our meal- they were taking shots of a new lemon flavored soju with every table. It was so much fun and I even got a free t-shirt. Totally unexpected but loved it haha! While this isn't my favorite spot for Korean fried chicken, I do see myself coming here again for specific things.

Kochi Po-cha is the perfect restaurant to celebrate with friends and families late at night. It is…read moreone of the only late night spots in Lynnwood that not only serves Korean street style dishes, but also alcoholic beverages like their Somaek tower. I recommend trying their tako wasabi, chicken wings, and any of their spicy stews. Under old management, music would be played pretty loud in the late evenings so come prepared for a louder, young environment.

What an amazing restaurant. We got this recommendation from our Korean friend because she said it…read moretasted very authentic and we just love it. More on the casual side from the seating arrangement, but great service, food is amazing and we will definitely e back! We were a party of 2 and got the chicken wings and Jjusami. Plenty of food. They also always serve you hot tea and are just very accommodating! Also amazing price for what you get! We will definitely be back!

Get the jjusami! So good! We were two and unable to finish this dish- in fact I had leftover that's…read moremore than enough for one extra meal. We came hungry so it's easily another meal for two. I love that the sauce had the right amount of salt and sugar and not overly sweet. My experience with Korean food had always been on the sweeter side so this dish was perfect for someone who doesn't prefer overly sweet food. The amount of meat and octopus were also super generous. We came on a Friday evening around 6:30 and the wait was quick. I saw that most tables had more than 4 people and it makes sense as the sharing portion was huge. Service was also really good. You order the food on the iPad. Will come back !

My husband wanted fried chicken and beer so we dropped by HMart to get both (how convenient)!…read more We've never tried this franchise before and I'm glad we ordered and ate it before I checked the reviews. I wouldn't say the chicken was AMAZING but definitely worth a try. The -1 star is for the price. It was fairly expensive and I don't know if it was worth it. Overall, the chicken was surprisingly still crispy as we took it home (10-12 minute drive) so bonus points for that. I think the cost of extra sauce was kind of pricy too but my husband loves his sauce and so do I. It wasn't the worst experience I'd say compared to the other reviews, however expect to wait awhile! We ordered first and went inside HMart to get beer but still waited another 15-20 minutes for our chicken.

I just picked up the wings and it doesn't taste like BBQ wings at all as I tasted in Korea and…read moreCalifornia. Too salty and lost its own recipes. Should keep the original recipes instead of following like American style Buffalo Wings.