This place has been on my to-try list for 5 or so years, and my friend and I finally got to have it on a Saturday morning around 11:40am. It serves classic Filipino comfort food, similar to the likes of Ludi's and Sizzling Asian Grill. The only difference is that this place has been around for a really long time, and is tucked away inside part of Pike Place beyond some groceries and next to a yogurt place. It's noisy around here, and there's limited seating just around the corner of the kitchen and some straight ahead. Menu is pretty small, which is already a good thing since that means the dishes are gonna be high quality. After placing your order, the staff make your food and then call your name out when your food's ready. Both my friend and I got their longanisa plate, which comes with rice and pancit. Rice is standard and has some sauce on it, while the pancit is lightly salted and makes for a great palette cleanser. The real winner was the longanisa, and you get three thick pieces of them for around $18 after tax! Each piece was sweet, tender and juicy all around, and I could see some fat inside when I was biting into each one. They're so packed with flavor that I wish there were five pieces instead! Portions here are deceptively big even though the plate is small, so expect to struggle finishing it if you're not a big eater. I can't believe it's taken me this long to finally try here, and now that I have it's something else to cross off my really long list of Seattle places I've neglected to try over the years. Even with just one visit, I'd take family, friends, and visitors to Seattle here for one of their meals! read more

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This isn't a standard pike place food stall--it's a high-stakes audition where the prize is lunch. The line moves best when everyone is understands what's at stake. You're expected to know your order, say it clearly, pay immediately, and slide down the counter like you've trained for it. Hesitate, ask a question, or make a joke and you can feel Auntie Lie, the owner, giving you the once over. I ordered the salmon sinigang and the longanisa, unfortunately, they were amazing. This is Filipino home style food- rustic, rich, flavorful, well seasoned--and after walking all day in the cold rain, it was like coming home. Auntie Lie behind the counter served it like she was issuing a warning, not a meal. Just kidding- she actually was warm and friendly. She said, "you come here before? You know exactly the right things to order". I didn't tell her it was out of fear and admiration for how she handled the tourist in front me. Just kidding . I sat at the side bar, enjoyed my meal and enjoyed reading her many notes and pictures with folk who've been longtime fans. This stall has baked in character, and in the bustle of tourists, eating here and watching it all was a great ambience. Worth it? Yes. This is a must needed spot to visit at pike place. If it isn't, don't tell Auntie Lie. read more

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Auntie Lei's food is very satisfying. We had the Salmon Sinigang and the Pork Adobo. Both were pretty good. When we were there someone from the fish mart where they toss the fish was bringing over a fresh bag of the salmon collars. The meat of the salmon collars was really nice in the sinigang. It's the kind of home style food which I would be happy eating every day, which is not true when it comes to restaurant food in general. Auntie Lei and the person who took our order were really gracious. It was still before opening time and she took our order and served our food and was simply nice. Autie Lei was busy cooking but still found time to share with us. We watch Youtube videos of Matt Norman a lot and she told us that he had Thanksgiving with them and brought a brisket that he had slow cooked over 2 days. Genuine and nice person. read more

Oriental Mart - Pork Adobo - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Always so comforting and delicious came right when they opened on a Sunday, has been awhile since I've had a chance to dine here. Love being able to chat Auntie Lei. My friend and I shared the Trust Me Plate we had both been wanting to try it for awhile.. and were also lucky enough to get a couple of Auntie's wings. Every one is always friendly and food comes out fast. One of the fun parts is reading the signs while you're sitting at the lunch counter read more

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This is my first time here and I can definitely see why it's so highly rated. It's in pike place, and they are popular as there was already a line right when they open. They only have a few seatings so either you have to wait or do take out or fine seating elsewhere. The person taking our order is very friendly. She treated us like a friend rather than a customer. We ended up getting 1/2 sinigang and pork adobo. It was a good portion. Both was very tasty. The pork was very tender and soft and the dish itself was balanced. The sinigang was definitely sour but in a good way. My husband loved it. The only reason for a 4 star is because I think it's pricey. The food is good but I don't think it justifiy for the price. It was $28 for what we got. read more

Oriental Mart - 1/ 2 fish sinigang - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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It was not good at all. Just being honest here. Everything is watery even the inside of the longanisa. Not sure why people like this place. Location: It is located at Pike Place Market. You have to go inside of the market and it looks like an eatery. There is only bar chairs so its a little bit uncomfortable. There is a line when I went there. Service: they were nice and apologetic about the line. Food: Everything was not good. This is not how Filipino dish should be made. LONGANISA: i dont know but the sausage is very watery inside, it could be good if it is not soggy. The rice is not cooked as well it has too much water. The noodles that comes with it is bland. ADOBO: this is not how adobo should he made. It was watery and there is no adobo flavor. I felt like they boiled it in water and put soy sauce on it. It is very watery. SINIGANG na SALMON: this might be a little better. Its sour but the salmon is the head so there is not that much meat on it. Price rating: 10/10. Very expensive for not so good meal. around $22 per meal. Never will come back here. I felt that people that come here never tasted what a real Filipino food supposed to taste like. read more

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No frills, no fuss. You order at the counter, then sit down and they bring the food to you. And this is a storied place at Pike Place, and the wall of visitors and recognitions lets you know its past. It certainly is a home cooked food experience, you are seeing them cook right in front of you. I got a half and half - so salmon tip sinigang soup and chicken adobo which came with pancit (noodles) and garlic rice. The soup is so perfect on a rainy day. It warms from within, the herbal sour notes. It's not heavy, it's light but it is definitely plentiful. Just be careful of the fish bones. The vinegary chicken adobo is also like a hug in a bowl, eaten with the rice. Would absolutely recommend anyone who visits Pike Place to not miss this place. read more

Oriental Mart - Salmon Sinigang - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I came with my fiancé to Pike Place around 2pm on the 4th of July. Unsurprisingly, the market was incredibly crowded and everything had a long line. We were so hungry and by some miracle found Oriental Mart which did not have a line at the time. I had read very good reviews online about it and know they won a Classics James Beard award back in 2020. They were sadly out of everything (including the salmon sinigang) but they did have chicken adobo so we ordered two. The kind woman at the counter offered to give us leftover broth from the salmon sinigang though to try for free! I ordered a lumpia on the side as well to try. This is such a cute casual spot in the market that offers some counter seating around the sides of the business. The place feels super comfy, homey, and welcoming. For our food: - Lumpia: super crispy and delicious! The filling was generous and had the perfect level of savory which really contrasted that addictive sweet/sour lumpia sauce. These are thin but pretty long so you can easily share! - Chicken adobo: what a filling and nourishing plate!The chicken was tender and fell off the bone. The seasoning was perfect and not over salted (if anything under salted for a restaurant) but to me that made it taste so homemade! This came with a side of the fluffiest white rice, and delicious pancit. It was my first time trying pancit but I loved it! The noodles had the perfect thin texture and flavor, combined with the texture of the veggies... divine. - Salmon sinigang: like I had said, we only tried the broth since they had ran out by then but this was delicious! The soup is sour, aromatic, umami, and has hints of salmon which make it feel healing and warm. I definitely want to come back to try the full plate. Overall, this cute little stall offers delicious Filipino food that tastes homemade and authentic. I loved how casual it feels and nourishing the meal was. Would come back in the future to try more dishes (and get more pancit!!) Definitely a gem in Pike Place! read more

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Oriental Mart is a familiar and long time lunch spot that serves Filipino comfort food in the heart of Pike Place Market. The dishes are classic "carinderia" style and exemplifies Filipino home cooking. Their service was warm with a smile. Their bar top seating arrangement brings back childhood memories of road side eateries in the Philippines. For lunch, I decided to stick with the usual chicken adobo plate and a two piece order of lumpia. The order came with side of pancit and steaming hot rice. The chicken was tender, flavorful, and had a perfect balance of vinegar and soy sauce. The pancit was also delicious and went well with the adobo plate. The lumpia was crispy, well-seasoned, and fresh out of the fryer. It wasn't until I was done with my food that I noticed a banner mentioning Oriental Mart's 2020 James Beard award. There's also a wall of handwritten notes to customer located just behind the seating area. The piquant wit made me chuckle and was a nice read as I ended my meal. read more

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I first saw Oriental Mart on YouTube with Marcus Samuelsson, so I knew I had to check it out. Tucked in the heart of Pike Place Market, this Filipino food stall is a cultural gem. There was a line when I arrived, but it moved fast so that was not an issue at all. I ordered the Longanisa plate with garlic rice, pancit, and sweet vinegar sauce. I also asked for the rice to be smothered in adobo sauce. I would probably skip it next time since it clashed a bit with the Longanisa. Still, everything was packed with flavor. The Longanisa was tender and sweet, balanced perfectly by the savory garlic rice. And I'm not even a pancit fan, but I finished every bite of that! Now the lumpia? Absolute star. It was made fresh when I ordered, insanely crispy, and somehow still melted in my mouth. Also Don't assume they're the typical bite-sized kind, they're HUGE!! Don't make the same mistake I made and order 4, unless you are super hungry. Overall, Oriental Mart is a must-try spot in Seattle, especially if you're craving authentic Filipino comfort food. The service was very welcoming, they were very fast and efficient, and I can tell they cook every meal with love. read more

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When I'm in the mood for a quick Filipino food fix, I head over to Oriental Mart in Seattle, WA. I was shopping at Pike Place and decided to give it a visit, since I haven't eaten from here in awhile. The menu changes every day, depending on what Aunty feels like making! It is a family-owned small business, ao please be patient with them when ordering and waiting on food. Some of the items that I have seen sold here is sinigang, porkgasantis, lumpia, and many more! - *Longanisa *Pancit *Chicken Adobo - Aunty and staff are always nice. You can dine in if you want, but just know it is counter seatting and very limited space. I would suggest taking it to-go if you want to avoid crowds or want a quieter spot to eat at. This spot is hit or miss tbh on consistency, but I rated it a 4 because I've had more good meals than off one's from here. read more

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DON'T SKIP THIS PLACE! Huge shoutout to Infatuation IG for the recommendation, because this spot is so easy to miss--it's tucked behind a market! Tiny little joint with some bar seating, but it feels like you've just crashed a family dinner. The sinigang? *Perfectly* sour. And the salmon belly? Total game-changer. Plus, they serve everything with rice *and* pancit, so you'll be stuffed to the brim. I couldn't finish it all, which turned out to be a blessing because our hotel had a microwave, and I got to enjoy it again later. Win-win! Also, the signs posted around the kitchen are entertaining, and the vibe is so chill--listening to the staff tsismis felt like crashing a family party. This place was pure joy, honestly. Proof that great things come in small packages. 10/10, would definitely come back! read more

Oriental Mart - Bangus, longsilog, and salmon sinigang - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Oriental Mart is a cozy, homely Filipino restaurant where you can get adobo, salmon sinigang, and longanisa bowls for $15-25 that may hit the spot. The salmon sinigang was cooked well, soothing flavorful broth with just the right level of tartness. The adobo was filling and decently cooked through could use some more seasoning as it may get a bit more one note if you don't add your own sauce. Service is great and quick. There's some seating attached as well read more

I may be bias, but I highly recommend trying this spot! We unfortunately arrived when they were about to close, but the owner told us to have a seat and they'll get our order ready. I felt at home and I love how she just started a conversation with us. We ordered the salmon sinigang and it just hit the spot. I wish I could try the other food selections, but the flavor of the sinigang is so gooooood. Keep in mind, seating is limited. And it may be tough finding this place, just know it is near the popular Public Market sign. read more

Oriental Mart - Salmon sinigang - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Long overdue review from my trip to Seattle! Came from the Bay Area, CA. I've been wanting to try O Mart out after seeing this place on one of the vlog channels I watch LOL First, let me just say, this little shop/restaurant is a home away from home. The Aunties who work here are so kind and funny! As for the food, the longganisa was so yummy, one of the best I've had. We also ordered a chicken adobo for a friend and while waiting for it, Aunties were conversing with us and even gave us a small portion of their chili beef to try (delicious btw!) If you find yourself at Pike Place, please try O Mart out! Yummy food and great service! read more

Oriental Mart - Longganisa with pancit bihon and rice (with abobo sabaw aka soup on top) - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A tiny mom-and-pop stall nested in the heart of pike place, but they were busy. You order your food at the register and grab a seat. There's limited seating that is bar-like around the stall, with bottles of vinegar on the table for you to share with the other patrons. While this was not the best Filipino food I've ever had--it's delicious. The plate comes with pancit, garlic rice, and your choice of protein. I had the longinisa plate which came with four sausages and it was yummy. I've never had this brand(?) before as it's softer and doesn't have the usual snap when you bite into it, but i think i prefer it this way. read more

Oriental Mart - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Visiting from the Bay Area, CA and this was such a pleasant place to stop and eat at. I had the longganisa plate and they also put some of the adobo sauce on top of the rice. Good portions, and some delicious home cooking. Incredibly kind service and they even gave us samples of the chili beef which was also really good. Please come stop by and support them read more

Oriental Mart - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Salmon sinigang was mid af. Literally knorr sinigang packet plus Atlantic salmon (the light orange hue was a dead giveaway) What am I paying for if I could make this at home and atleast use local sockeye? Chicken adobo was dry Lumpia was freezer burned awfulness. Sure its cute the lady is an angry little character but you can have soup nazi vibes and deliver food i could do better at home and honestly I plan to. read more

Being on my list of go-to places to visit in Seattle for a while now, the iconic Oriental Mart and Restaurant was a lunch stop while visiting Pike's Market by myself. It ended up being quite a let down (because of my very high expectations), and left me wondering: 'Why is this place so popular?". Oriental Mart started out as a market, selling ingredients to the growing Filipino community in Seattle. As often happens, a small food stall opened along with it. It opened in 1973, which explains the use of the term 'Oriental', which is not as accepted anymore. It won an "America's Classics" award from the James Beard foundation in 2020, quite an achievement signifying its popularity (and longevity). It's a bit of a maze to find, so using Google will help greatly to get close. It is outside facing, and the first thing I noticed was the entrance to the very small (maybe 2 aisles) mart, selling Filipino essentials and quite a few souvenirs (about the Oriental Mart). The helpful cashier let me know I needed to go next door to find a line for the booth. There was a short line (maybe 3 groups in front of me) and it goes slow (since only one very friendly and cheerful Filipina takes orders and fulfills them as well). Both she and the restaurant have the process down pat: with signs clearly stating it would be a long wait setting expectations. Along with the tourist area prices and crowdedness, I was getting more excited about how the food would be. The menu changes everyday, consisting of 3 - 4 different protein item plates. Each plate comes with pancit and white rice...you just choose the meat. They also had lumpia you could add as well. After I placed my order and got my name taken, I got a positive response to my request of eating in. So I turned the corner to try to find a place to sit...there was bar seating which was perfect for a single (bigger parties would be more difficult). Between 5 minutes and 10 minutes later, my name got called out by the friendly cashier and came up to pick up my order. My first thought was "This is all?"...but still had hope for the taste. I had also bought a can of Phillipines brand juice nectar, which was located in a cooler next to the line (they also have pepsi products). Pork Adobo Plate ($18.99) - The pork pieces were super tender, and had big chunks of fat that had been rendered but was still being served. The seasoning was definitely adobo, but relatively weak. The amount of pieces was the opposite of generous. It did come with a very clean (i.e. basic vegetable), well-executed pansit...tasted OK. Also came with a scoop and a half of white rice. I had added an order of lumpia ($2.50), which was delicious...very thin and crispy and expertly fried (lumpia wrappers taste great when deep fried). The whole thing tasted similar to a ton of 'point-point' restaurants I have frequented: better than some AYCE buffet, but couldn't hold a candle to the multitude of much better local Filipino restaurants in my area. What left a bad taste was the low cost ingredients, how little service was given because of staffing, and how unusually little the portions were for a typical Filipino restaurant...for quite a large price (almosts 20 bucks). This is the absolute wrong place to take someone to introduce them to Filipino cooking....they would get the wrong impression....cause one thing good Filipino restaurants have is...value. I was done finishing my food in 10 minutes, and I self bused (they don't have staff to wipe down the eating surfaces after every meal)...and I couldn't figure out where to leave my reusable plate so left it on top of the garbage drop off. If you read reviews (from both newspapers and unaffiliated customers) on-line, Oriental mart is universally applauded. That always make me think twice about writing a contradictory review...especially since I REALLY wanted to love it (and made a real effort to get here). But even 4 days later when I recollect my experience, I can only give it at best, a "Some of it was OK" to a "Meh...I don't get it". read more

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A pretty famous spot in the Pike Place Market area! My husband is filipino and he's had this spot on his list for awhile! Service was friendly. It gets pretty busy around lunch hour and seating can get hard to come by. They have some bar seating on the side. We got the longanisa plate with rice and pancit. A side of 2 lumpia and their famous salmon sinigang. I can't say that it was the best filipino food I've ever had. The salmon sinigang was filled with lots of fish but to me wasn't flavorful enough - not quite sour like other sinigang soup we've had. The longanisa plate was standard, a bit oily but was tasty and the lumpia was yummy. Overall, I still prefer Ludi's down the street but this is a nice spot to check out if you're craving filipino food! read more

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Great Filipino spot in the market. The queues can get long, but the lines moves fast. Lila and Joy are great personalities and a welcoming sight for the market. Stop by if you have a chance! read more

Was craving Filipino Food. This place is lower level across from Pike Place Market. The food was good. Stools at a counter is only seating. Unfortunately, you cannot see the selections in a food line.... read more

Another memorable stop during my visit to Seattle! This was my first time having Filipino food so I was very excited. I got the longanisa and chicken adobo, both of which came with pancit and rice. I absolutely loved the longanisa, perhaps the best sausage I've ever had- had a great snap, enjoyably fatty, sweet and savory. The pancit was good, nothing super remarkable. But I do have to say I was a bit disappointed by the chicken adobo- maybe it's because I was unfamiliar with the cuisine, but it was way too vinegary and salty for me; but the chicken was tender. Service & ambiance were good, albeit a tiny bit limited. Pike Place Market in general is such a fun place, would def recommend exploring after/before your meal. 7.5/10 would recommend Oriental Market for the longanisa! read more

Oriental Mart - Longanisa Rice & Pancit, Chicken Adobo Rice & Pancit - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's a nice spot here in the Pike Market. Filipino style cuisine, with a lot of flair! Lyla and Joy are amazing! I highly recommend this place to any visitor! read more

This is a hidden gem and one of my favorite food spots in Pike Place! This Filipino counter -serve has some of the best food in the market. My go-to is the salmon sinigang, which is deeply savory and pleasantly tangy with a tamarind broth. The salmon is always flake apart tender here! They chicken adobo and longanisa are also classics too, rounded out with generous portions of rice and pancit. Definitely a must-try if you're in the market! read more

Oriental Mart - Chicken Adobo Rice & Pancit Salmon Tips, Sinigang, Rice & Pancit, longanisa - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing sinigang with fresh salmon and mustard greens from the Pike Place fish market and Frank's. Sarap!

Saw raving review about this place so decided to drive all the way to pike place to order take out (not knowing there is some open seating). The food was delicious, I got a range of different things including longanisa, Salmon Sinigang (not pictured), pancit, and pork adobo. The best was the fried Bangus Fish. Others were just okay. Service was fast and you can kill time by reading all the fun signage. Parking was difficult as you can imagine based on where it's located so be mindful of that. I've been to Philippines many times, having family there, so I do crave authentic Filipino food from time to time. The restaurant is certain a fun place to check out and food is great but I would argue that the place is super authentic. Lastly another reason for 4 stars is the price. All this costed $70+. Almost $20 per dish! read more

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Really good longanisa, sweet saucy and has a nice bite to it. The sinigang is also very good, will definitely be coming back here to try more stuff and may give it a 5. I NEED to try their lumpia shi look fye read more

Mmm....delicious filipino comfort food on a rainy day. Perfect! The staff was very friendly, and although seating is limited, I was able to grab a spot at the counter. I ordered half pork adobo, and half longanisa. Served with rice and pancit. So delicious reminded me of back home. I would definitely return! read more

Oriental Mart - Half longanisa and half pork adobo. Served with rice and pancit. - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I would give 5 stars just for the quality, flavor and speed of the food... but when you add the incredible friendly service, casual and respectful atmosphere, and the long family-run history of this place it really seals the deal. O-Mart a treasure I will keep coming back to. Treat yourself if you haven't been. Thank you!! read more

Oriental Mart - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Oriental Mart is famous for good reason! I have been twice during visits to Seattle and Chef Leila is a LEGEND! This is some of the best Filipino food I have ever had! (Sorry, mom and dad! )The sinigang and pork adobo are to die for. The lumpia is long and crispy and they come with your combo meal! The flavors just pop in your mouth and you become filled with euphoria. Come early or you just might miss the salmon sinigang. The signs strewn around the stall are hilarious and crack me up. There's a sign that says if you're going to complain about the price, go get yourself a Happy Meal! Hearing the staff shout your name and that your order is ready is reminiscent of your tita calling for you at a Filipino party. The counter space is small making it perfect for solo diners or travelers - but you may just want to bring a friend to help you eat or try more of the goodness! read more

I'm so sad to write this review, I've been so excited to try this place because I've seen someone popular do a review here and their food looked amazing but upon ordering the chicken adobo meal and the pork adobo meal I'm surprised the chicken adobo only came with two drumsticks $17.99 and the pancit noodles were plain with no veggies or eggs... with the pork adobo it was definitely really dry and for $19.99 I can't really justify the food I received today. I wish I took a picture of my food, but everything was colorless and bland. I should have listen to my gut about the photos posted by other yelpers than rather getting hyped because a foodie influencer came here. read more

I had an amazing meal at Oriental Mart! I was checking out Pike Place Market and knew that Oriental Mart had won a James Beard award so I was excited to check it out. I have not eaten a lot of Filipino food so I am no expert but this was definitely the best I've had! I had the Bangus and it was amazing!! Fried fresh and so delicious. I doused it with vinegar and it was perfect! I would love to go back and try some more dishes. read more

Oriental Mart - Bangus - Filipino Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good food, excellent service. I had the chicken adobo and it didn't disappoint. The staff was friendly and had small talk with us as we had our meal. They went out of their way to make sure we enjoyed our visit. read more

THE BEST FOOD I ATE IN SEATTLE!!! The service was amazing. It's literally the first booth/stall right in front of the Pike Place sign. It's a grocery mart but you can't go inside. They sell snacks as well as beverages. But obviously I went for their food. It's a limited menu but on the day that I went they had adobo, dinuguan, fried bangus, sinigang, and longanisa. I ordered the 1/2 bowl of salmon sinigang and dinuguan. It came with rice and pancit. The sinigang was sour, vineragy, and perfect! I wish the bowl was hotter but I guess it's okay that it's not so I didn't have to wait for it to cool down to eat it right away. I paid $30 for the whole meal and it was able to feed two people. As I'm writing this review I'm salivating just thinking about the sinigang. I was worried I wouldn't like it cause I've never had salmon as the protein. Usually only pork or shrimp. But salmon is a game changer!! I plan on going back one more time before leaving back to the Bay Area. My bf liked the dinuguan and we appreciate how it didn't have a lot of fatty pieces. The service was phenomenal! So friendly! They have counter seating in the back. Finished the meal with a chupa chups beverage which was so nostalgic (in honor of the chupa chups lollipop I had as a kid). Definitely a must try place when going to Pike Place! read more

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We've been wanting to try Oriental Mart for a while now but every time we've gone to Pike they've unfortunately been closed. So happy they were open on Sunday and we finally got to try this spot! We ordered lumpia, longanisa, and pork adobo. The lumpia came right out of the frying pan and it was delicious - loved that it was fresh and piping hot. Each entree plate comes with rice and pancit - it is on the pricier side for a plate. The longanisa was the best I've had! So good! The pork adobo had great flavor but wasn't the best I've had. I'm personally not a fan of fatty pieces and wish more of my pieces had less fat. The pancit was okay, I think the adobo sauce made it taste a little off. The service is great here! All of the staff were very friendly. You order at the counter and they'll call your name out when your food is ready. Since it's at Pike Place, finding a seat is very difficult. There's a small row of counter seating so you'll likely have to wait for other parties to finish their meal to grab a seat unless you get lucky. Definitely recommend coming here if you're looking for some authentic Filipino comfort food! read more

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Chicken adobo is more on sour side than a savory/umami. Service is very quick and no nonsense. Seating is in the middle of the bustle of everyone navigating the food court. Would like to try their salmon! read more

had half servings of pork sinigang and dinuguan that came with a side of rice and pansit. this is Filipino comfort food at its best and you can't go wrong. pleasantly surprised it was so good. brought me right back home! read more

James Beard Award winner right here!! And the food speaks volumes in itself. Amazing. Nestled in Pike Place Market, this little Asian/Filipino grocery store is the home of some incredibly delicious Filipino home cooking by a self-taught cook, Leila Rosas. Due to their popularity, you must wait in line, order your food first and then take a seat at the counter on the other side of where you order. It's only fair. Leila and her sister Joy are a breath of fresh air with their no-nonsense, funny and warm demeanor that instantly made our day. The signs they have placed everywhere are hilarious and enforced so don't mess with them, lol! Patience is a virtue and they are totally worth the wait. I told them I used to live in Washington and have been wanting to come back here as an adult and they said "Hey, she's been waiting 40 years to come back here, let's get her some food!" HAAAA!! We were lucky enough to get their last salmon sinagang (until the next batch was cooked) and the tang from the tamarind broth in combination of the freshest salmon and veggies soothed our chilly souls in the cold Seattle weather. It was probably the best sinigang I've ever had next to my MIL's. The co-habby and I split Fried Bangus with steamed rice and fried lumpia to fill our tummies. The Bangus is marinated and full of flavor and the lumpia was crisp and delish. We even made friends with a Chicago local who sat next to us and chatted it up with her and what she ordered...we even gave her a taste of the bangus to which she gobbled it up and smiled in delight! Love how food can bring complete strangers together. Their sari-sari type store is perfect for picking up souvenirs to bring home to the family which we did. Note: the menu is dependent on whatever Leila decides to cook that day. So you eat what they serve and that's that! Don't worry, everything she cooks is incredible. If I ever get the chance to come back to Seattle, this will most definitely be my first stop. LOVE the food and hospitality they serve up! read more

Very nice people that cook great food. They have been there for years. The chicken adobo is great. Great Filipino food for sure!!