This place is just fine. It's not the PCC…read more GOAT MEAT: Some have complained about the goat meat being frozen rather than fresh, but I prefer meats and fish frozen to ensure safety. I made a slow-cooked curry stew. It was great. CHICKEN: I think they are field-raised. They are sourced from Oregon. It was great for roasting. Delicious.

Bought a bunch of dried beans and besan etc.....at home there was bugs and moths in the foodread more

Love this place! Located on 99 super close to Greenlake Park. Great store for all your Mexican food…read moreneeds and products. Nice hot sauce selection, dried peppers, beverages, pan dulce, and meats and cheeses. The store isn't very large and aisles are short and tight, but selves are well stocked and organized. There is also hot food in the back, like a small restaurant. The food is buffet style so you just walk up to the counter and let the server know what you want. I got a chili relleno with rice and beans. I also got some of their carnitas. The chili relleno was delicious and made in the traditional way. I really enjoyed eating that. Rice and beans were not the best that I had, but were decent. Their tamales are also very good. They are seasoned well and the masa is tender. I wish I had something positive to say about the carnitas, but I don't. That was my least favorite. They were very dry and almost crispy when I had them and lacked flavor. I might have come on a bad day for those. If you want cabeza, they have that there a part of the buffet as well. There is parking available on the south side of the building and in the back. The owner is super nice, friendly, and helpful. I was looking for a specific hot sauce for my sister and asked him about it. He didn't have the brand I was looking for, but recommended a similar one. I trusted his rec and bought it. My sister loves it and now she has a new favorite and wants more. Great place to support!

Went there first time, had zero expectations. I had a soup. I don't remember what it was called but…read moreit was exquisite! The broth was so flavorful, the meat, so tender, and the vegetables created a perfect balance. Eaten with soft warm tortillas, I couldn't ask for more. Super friendly service. Seating is limited and uncomfortable (stools at a shallow counter).

They are the best. I have been coming here for the last few years and they always trim the meats…read morereally well for me. Don't worry about looking in the meat case because they will always get the best cuts for you. You don't have to pick because they know this is what they doing.

What an experience goin to a real butcher! Everything is so clean and neatly prepared! The rib…read moreroast season is amazing and I can't wait to go back!

My husband and I live in Los Angeles but we were in town for a wedding. I'm so happy we came to…read moreRays for dinner one night. It was popping up as a suggestion for dinner places near our Airbnb. The place is small, cute and filled with fun cat decor. The staff is welcoming and friendly. The best part though? This was the best Thai food my husband and I can ever remember having. No lie. We now joke that anything we get back here at home we will be like "it's good, but it's no Rays". Wish we had you in our neighborhood, Rays!!

I've gotten takeout from Ray's four times now and each time, it's been good. Solid Thai food and…read morefriendly service. Last time, we got the Pad See Ew with chicken, the Khao Soi Curry (with noodle), and String Beans with Garlic. Everything was good. Wish the string beans were seared and cooked just a bit more. Sorry we didn't take any pics--we're always too hungry to do that! One of these days we will order in and we will finally take some pics. Highly recommend that you order online or call it in first because it can take a while if you order to go when you show up. The only thing is I wish their online ordering allowed you to add a note. I can't eat eggs but there's no way to omit that from the Pad See Ew and other dishes that include egg.

I wasn't sure what to expect from my first sushi making experience. It seems like it would be…read moreridiculously hard to craft an edible roll. I was 100% sure that I would look like an idiot trying to recreate a delicacy that is made with such grace. Tracy made it easy and fun for us to enjoy ourselves while making some outstanding sushi. Everything is set up to be foolproof (for the most part, I still found a way to mess a few things up), so you don't have to worry about it. You'll be interacting with others who are making things for the first time, and are just looking for a different type of date night. Tracy was also teaching us methodology and science behind why sushi is made a certain way in Japanese culture, even going as deep as helping us prepare rice to a certain temperature before using it. And it's good that they make the process simple here, because you're making your own dinner at the end of the night. The sushi class is a fun one, because you eat as the night goes on. You start off by making a couple hand rolls, then some another sushi course (blanking on the name), and end up making a massive sushi cake as the final dish, something I have never even seen or heard of before. I love what the pantry is doing for the community by having these cooking classes, and I can't wait to get back in here to try some more.

Had a really fun sushi making class. We were so full at the end we couldn't eat everything we…read moremade. It was well attended. Appreciated the option for a glass of wine or seasonal housemade soda drink. It took three hours, which was in part because it was a little disorganized. That's long time to sit there. The room is beautiful and well equipped. I would go back.

I love popping in here for dessert when I am craving something sweet! Strawberry tres leches,…read morecocoa flan...all homemade and delicious! Its my go to in the neighborhood. And the owners are so sweet and kind!

Came in during lunchtime. FYI, there's a lot of parking nearby, but it's paid for the most part…read more Staff were super friendly. A lot of indoor seating. Service was super fast and I got my food right away. Food was very flavorful and I really enjoyed the salsa bar. I would totally come back.

I typically buy Tokara wagashi from Fresh Flours down the street. This is the best wagashi…read more(Japanese sweets) in the area in my opinion. They're always beautiful and reflect the season. They're fresh and handmade so each piece is a unique experience. Delicious with a frothy bowl of matcha.

This is a fairly limited review as I've tried only two things from Tokara…read more When I buy something from Tokara, I'm not seeking value. I'm paying for an ancient art - elegance, artistry, delicacy, and simplicity that adds up to volumes. It's not cheap. A little piece of mochi is $5.50. But where else will you find this?? If it's easy, everyone would be making it! Tokara has "unusual" access to their goods. Look at their website for subscription, pre-ordering, open house and other businesses that carry them. I quite literally have to hunt for them! Today, we lucked out that I was betting on it being cherry blossom season that they might have some cherry blossom specialties on hand, and they did! I found: Sakura Robe - Silky thin layered mochi wrapping a white bean paste - Rice flour, wheat flour , sugar, red coloring, white bean. See photo, it's beautiful! I previously found a piece at Fresh Flours across the street. I believe it's called Young Grass. Not sure though. Anyway, their pieces are very pretty and delicate with mild flavors; please don't expect American sweetness.

Yummy Hot chocolate made from dark liquid chocolate…read moreBest winter reprieve greenlake or greenwood

I love all their locations but Chocolati Greenwood has my heart as my old high school spot. They…read moremake the richest hot chocolate. The Europa is my favorite, and they add edible sparkles if you ask for whip! Their truffles are a nice treat, as well. I love the Thai and the Marionberry. There are two large rooms in the back to study or hang out.

This is convenient as it's close to home - walking distance if I don't have too much to carry…read more Staff are friendly with a sense of humor and always helpful. My favorite section. If this store is the bulk items. Good variety and you buy what you need so you don't end up with spices, nuts or granola that may go bad. Prices are reasonable.

This is a very clean very well managed store. The deli is the cleanest I've ever seen. There are no…read morewindows here except at the very front. The employees are very nice and friendly. But the real problem is the exorbitant prices and the shoppers here look more than willing to pay those prices, so they must be really very well off. Typical prices are 25% to 40% higher than Safeway or Fred Meyer and that's not an exaggeration. Most of the deli salads are $10 a pound or more which is crazy high. The deli sandwiches are delicious and they are high price but they are well loaded with food about $9 each. Fresh lamb cuts are $15.99 a pound; fresh hamburger $10 a pound. Eggs are $9.00 a dozen and more. Talenti gelato is $6 a pint which is $1.50 higher than Amazon Fresh. I really don't buy much here except things like the deli sandwiches or hard to find soft drinks like Fentiman's, which are a real treat. The rest is just too expensive. Freezer manager: check them. There is a LOT of frost on the ice cream and frozen treats. You probably have a seal leak somewhere. I really liked the Skagit Valley Deli Chicken Sandwich, esp. when heated.

I had visited the Saar's Super Saver Foods across the sound in Bremerton. I was amazed at the vast…read moreselection and competitive prices. I recalled being excited for the prospect of a site opening in Oak Tree/North Seattle, replacing the sketchy and shuttered HT Mart, back in November 2024 after a text thread with a district manager. This site opened in early December 2024, but I finally stopped by on 4/7/25. This will most likely be part of my shopping rotation. The best description for SSSF is that its an amalgam of various ethnic indie grocers as a convenient international destination for your shopping needs. The produce, meat, seafood, and baked goods are fresh. The displays and shelves are well stocked, organized, and provide variety. Decent hours of operation and pleasant checkout staff. Ample parking lot shared with other businesses and the AMC movie multiplex. Easy access via Metro bus on the Rapid Ride E along Aurora Ave N.

Pros of this place are that it's in close proximity of my house, the fried chicken is great and it…read morehas a good selection of food. Now the Cons I've been here multiple times but I know I have to check the expiration date of most of these items. Plus some of these prices are a lot higher on some items I've seen in other stores. I went to the store just recently and told the manager most of his pancake mix is expired from September and August. He acted like he was going to look but literally went there later and it was still on the shelf. Just be careful and check the dates.