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    Ludi's Restaurant & Lounge

    4.7 (848 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Combo Silog
    William H.

    Missed the weekend ube pancakes but glad to be able to try other items on their menu. Food is so good we went back on two consecutive days. We got the Combo-Silog, Lechon Kawali, 1-Stack. Everything was delicious. Also happy they had free refill on their ice tea. It was a good strong brewed tea to cut through the Lechon. I can see why there are long lines out the door constantly. Good food and great service! If you can wait until after 1:30p, the line seems to died down by then.

    JiHae L.

    I had Ludi's restaurant bookmarked for a while because I kept hearing great things about their Filipino food, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The restaurant itself has a warm atmosphere. They're opened for breakfast and lunch only, and they serve all-dat breakfast which gives you different options. I was hoping to try the ube pancakes, but I found out that they're only available from Friday - Sunday. So, I ordered the combo-silog from the rice is life section. It comes with one pork chop, one longanisa, one lumpia, two eggs, and garlic rice. Everything was flavorful, cooked well, and filling. It was a great way to sample several Filipino favorites on one plate. One thing to note is that you order and pay upfront before being seated, which I assume helps with service and prevent dine and dashers. Overall, I had a great experience and can see why Ludi's has such rave reviews.

    Ube pancake stack
    Adam J.

    Words cannot do Ludi's justice. Just go. The happiest atmosphere. The best food. The best vibes. Friendliest service. Expect the line. Embrace the line. It will be worth it.

    Haley K.

    This place was at the top of my eating list for Seattle. Numerous visits to Pike Place & there was always a line. When we got there, there was a line but we really didn't wait too long. We really wanted ube pancakes, but unfortunately its only on weekends. You order at the counter, I got the Ilocos Silog which came with longanisa sausage, garlic fried rice, & eggs, with tomatoes & vinegar on the side. Ohhh my savory taste buds were so excited. Poured the tomato & vinegar on the rice, ooo the perfect combo with that garlic rice. Funny enough, my Filipino boyfriend got pancakes,bacon, & eggs. Pancakes were good as well, but we really wanted to come back on the weekend. Sooo good, go check them out. It's worth the wait. We'll be back!

    Ngoc H.

    We heard about this place and it did not disappoint. There was quite a line, but it went through quickly. Their service was quick and you had to order when they checked you in. Overall, the food was good. I got the combination platter along with the pancakes. The ambience was cute. Little shop with memorabilia.

    Pancakes!!!
    Vanessa C.

    My friend took me here when I was visiting Seattle, and I left with a Ube pancake magnet. Their ube pancakes are to die for!! The restaurant is family owned, and it felt very loved and lived in. I could see all the love that went into making this restaurant and I can see why it is such a loved spot. There's so many people waiting to come in and eat at this spot. I waited in line for almost an hour, and I usually don't like to wait for my food, but this place is worth it. Their service was perfect and they made sure to check in on us. When you walk in, you order and then you are placed at a table. Shortly after you do get your food and I didn't wait too long for my meal. To be honest, I'm writing this review late. It's been a few months, but I'm still dreaming about that Ube pancake. Since it's brunch time, it was quite busy on a Saturday afternoon, but it was lively and heartwarming to be amongst people that were enjoying the food and the environment. I can't wait to go back as I stare at my magnet from California!

    Ube Pancakes
    Miah F.

    All I can say is wow! One of the best restaurants in Seattle for sure. Now I am going to tell you a few secrets about eating here. 1. If you want to skip the lines order online and eat with a view of the water 2. Online it says you can't order the ube pancakes but you can if you put in the notes you want them.

    Joyce G.

    We love really good Filipino food. Some places disappoint, but this place definitely did not. You can tell by the long line. We would definitely come back!! The line was long, but once inside, we were ready to order. Ambiance is definitely casual. Customer service is great. I'm VERY picky about my ube. I was SO HAPPY that the ube pancake did not disappoint. We were so full!! I'm glad that we shared the pancake. The breakfast was so yummy!! The garlic rice was a little disappointing though. Not enough garlic. We definitely brought our leftovers back to our Airbnb. The owner was very nice!! He even gave us a free dessert!!

    Mayuri A.

    We were super excited to try Ludi's after hearing rave reviews and woke up super early on a Saturday morning. The line moved pretty fast and we got a table in 30 mins. The ambience is very eclectic with tons of photos and decor. I would say, the ambience definitely has a unique character. We found it strange that we had to place an order for the food and pay for the food even before sitting down at the table. Once we ordered, the food arrives relatively quickly. Overall, the food was average. We ordered veggie silog, beef silog, chicken and ube pancakes. The eggs we got were undersalted and the proportion of rice was way more than the lumpia and meat. The Ube panacakes however were amazing! They were creamy and drenched in the delicious Ube sauce. Overall, I would just be back for the pancakes.

    Peter W.

    I came to Ludi's for breakfast to see what all the hype was about and why there's always such a long line. I'd heard it was Filipino breakfast food, so I decided to go on a weekday after a staff member mentioned there's no wait then. To be safe, I placed my order online ahead of time. That turned out to be a smart move -- when I arrived, the place was packed and there were still two people in line. This is at 7:30am :| I ordered the Combo Silog to try a variety of things. I couldn't find the highly recommended ube pancake on the weekday menu. I later learned that it's only available on weekends, so I'll definitely have to come back for that. The combo came with a pork chop, two eggs cooked to your choice, two types of sausage, a silog with beef filling, and garlic rice. I also added a side of fried chicken. The pork chop and fried chicken were the highlights for me -- both had a thin, crispy batter that tasted great. I ordered my eggs over easy, and they were cooked perfectly: soft, but not too runny. The rest of the plate was solid, though nothing else especially stood out. I did wish substitutions were allowed, but the menu makes it clear they aren't. Overall, Ludi's definitely knows how to cook. The food feels like a tasty fusion of Asian and American breakfast comfort food, and it's hearty enough to keep you full for hours. I ended up skipping lunch. I'd absolutely recommend it, and I'm already looking forward to coming back to try the ube pancake.

    Lechon kawali, ube pancakes
    Jojo L.

    Ludi's will forever be a go-to spot for not just their delicously home-cooked Filipino dishes, but for the cultural warmth we feel from the staff and environment. Every week, this restaraunt gains traction from new and returning customers, including my friend and I! So, if you want to avoid waiting in the long line to try this spot out, make sure you get there early! - *Lechon Kawali ($24.00) *Loco Moco ($22.00) *Ube Pancake Solo ($11.00) *Lilikoi Iced Tea ($4.00) - If you have not tried Filipino food before, the dishes typically have a vinegary essence to them, in which the rice provides a balance. The dishes are large and worth the money, and the owner of the restaurant (unko) enjoys having conversations with all who stop by to his home, greeting and treating everyone like a big family.

    Solo ube pancake
    Holly Z.

    We came on the weekend specially for the ube pancake, which is only available on weekends. We ended up waiting about 45 mins just to place our place. The process here is a little different: once a table opens up, they let you order and pay at the entrance before seating you. After ordering, it took about another 10mins for our food to arrive (that's quick already). Ube Pancake - I like that you can order either a full stack or just s single pancake. The presentation was beautiful, and the pancake itself was fluffy and delicious Oxtail Silog - This wasn't on the regular menu but was listed as today's special. It ended up being the highlight of our visit. It comes with two eggs and garlic rice. Incredibly tender! Combo Silog - This gives you a little bit of everything. The pork chop had good flavor but was unfortunately a bit dry. The longanisa and llocos longanisa were both savory and garlicky. My favorite was the lumpia on the plate. Also comes with two eggs and garlic rice. Butter Mochi - It wasn't bad, but I think something may have gone wrong with this batch because it was super mushy. Either underbaked, too much liquid, or the ratio tot the flour was just isn't right. Overall, the food was very good but not phenomenal enough for me to wait over an hour again. A smarter option would be to call ahead, place a takeout order, and enjoy it by the waterfront.

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    Jamie K.

    I wanted to know what all the hype was about these "Ube paneckes" I'm not a big fan of ube. (Apparently this trip has made me one!) You can only get the Friday, sat and sun! So we were the first ones there! It was a windy day so the owners dad (the one who started it all) invited us in. He is adorable!! The nicest, he comes over and checks on you the entire time you are there. You pay when you arrive, they seat you and your food comes out pretty fast. We got the ube pancakes and first bite was OMG!!! Totally worth the hype! I wish I old take them home! So good! Worth waiting in the long line for. It's a fun experience. It's a fun family vibe and clean, such a cute place.

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    Ask the Community - Ludi's Restaurant & Lounge

    Are they open today? On google it says they're closed :(

    I posted an earlier screenshot from their Instagram page. They are closed for their family vacation 8/24/26 through 9/7/26. They reopen for business on Tuesday, 9/8/26 after Labor Day (8/31/26).

    Are there vegan options?

    No. Ludi’s is an authentic Filipino outpost and has little to nothing vegan wise other than beverages. One of our best old school breakfast spots but decidedly unfriendly vegan wise. As even the Ube pancakes are both made w egg and dairy. So be… 

    Do they take reservations? Or is it walk ins only?

    No reservations taken and get there early. Ludi's is very popular and fills up fast open daily 7am to 3pm.

    Is there parking nearby?

    Your best bet is to use the vertical parking lot on 3rd one block from Ludi's. The parking used to be associated with Macy's or the Bon Marche depending on how long you've been in Seattle. But that's your best bet by a mile! Safe and reasonable… 

    Is this restaurant open on Sundays now?

    The last time we went was on a Sunday so I'm going to say yes they are open on Sundays.

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