This is a low 4 star for me. Was Definitely very excited to try this place but I think my…read moreexpectations was a little too high. It was pretty empty when we were there so it was quiet. Service was decent. It did take a little time for food to come out but wasn't too bad. Chicken crepe -- these were surprisingly good. It was wrapped like a roll and the sour cream help elevate it even further. Trout dish -- fish was juicy but needed some salt. They gave us 3 of these thin like tortilla but we definitely need more. The potatoes, salad and salsa was all good as well Khinkali -- skin was a little thick but it was decent. Price was very good for the dishes. Everything was good but nothing really stood out for me

Okay this place is a hidden gem on the Eastside!! This Russian/ukranian restaurant has huge…read moreportions and great prices. The food is delicious and seasoned perfectly for my Asian tastebuds. Sometimes when I want a good cheap protein option, I get the chicken thighs for $14.99. This time I got the cabbage rolls and dumplings and both tasted great.

Pierogi's are so good. The dumplings were fresh and delicious…read more There was a lady at the front wrapping and prepping other items. Ordering was easy and the cashier was very patient with me as I could not make my mind up. We have often purchased some variety of piroshky from here. They are always fresh and delicious. You can tell it's made from high quality ingredients. Those pierogi's tho.... I need some asap.

This was my first time trying this place out despite me coming here so often. I just figured it's…read morethe same as the other piroshsky places in Seattle so I never opt to try it. Well we decided to try it today and it was delicious. We ordered a couple of piroshsky as well as their dumplings and soup. The soup and dumplings did take some time so you gotta be patient. mushrooms and potatoes piroshsky --- kinda bland but sturdy Rice and chicken piroshsky -- love the flavor, but messy to eat as the rice just comes out Meatball and rice soup -- nostalgic to chicken and noodle soup Chicken dumplings -- sooooo yummy. Seems plain but packed with flavors. My whole family love this. Overall, would come back for the dumplings and try other non piroshsky items.

A busy little spot with a long but quick line! Indoor space…read moreis very small, no seating but there is seating towards the market! Service was great, so helpful for a first timer. Ordered the Caramel Apple Pie which was delicious! Would like to come back and try more.

Only walk up at Century Plaza on Saturday…read more Hot fresh and delicious. A perfect on the run lunch or snack

As far as I know, Blinchiki is primarily a food booth that travels from place to place. I…read moreencountered them at the University Street Fair in May. They advertised their crepes to be Russian style; full disclosure, I don't know what that means. In any case, I stood there watching them make the crepe and it looks about the same as every crepe I've seen. I do like their batter/crepe being thinner, similar to Parisian style. There's another food booth that makes theirs way too thick. I ordered the one called Pacific, with smoked salmon, spinach, cream cheese, avocado, and tzatziki sauce. It's very delicious. With these ingredients, I suspect there's nothing "authentic" about it. It's very, very Pacific Northwest style. The crepe itself is a bit soft by the time it's served, lacking that slight crisp commonly found for Parisian style. That's how I make it at home, too. Either way, it was still delicious, and I would buy it again if I see them again. Side note: We went to the fair on the Saturday, hanging out till pass closing time. As we were walking back to the car, two gentlemen were meticulously cleaning every inch of their booth, prepping it for the next day's business. I've seen a lot of end-of-day cleaning at booths, and these guys were definitely above and beyond wiping and scraping at the edges cleaning every bit of crusty crepe remains. I was truly impressed with how much they cared for their equipment. A good crepe highly depends on a good pan/griddle for a good sizzle without the adhesion. I quietly made note of their work ethics and know I will have a good crepe again in the future.

Pretty good crepes. I made an order for the Pacific Crepe and watched them make a few before mine…read morethat were a nice size. Then when it came making to the Pacific, it was about half the fillings of the other crepes. I know that avocado and salmon are expensive, but this was the most expensive crepe on their menu. I could barely taste the paper-thin salmon and just wished it had more. $13+ later I was still hungry. The cashier was really nice, though. I'd probably go back but I'd try a different flavor.

I love Caravan Kebab - the owners are in the kitchen and ensure everything is fresh and delicious…read more The "caravan" is because the make a variety of Mediterranean and Indian dishes - there's hummus and there are mango lassis. The chicken tika masala puts every other version I've had to shame, rich with visible herbs. The rice is fluffy, the meats are well seasoned. I love the lamb! The owners check on diners and are happy to explain dishes. The walls are adorned with beautiful fabric tapestries and the interior has a cozy feel. Most of the dishes they make are inherently gluten-free and they are thoughtful about labeling.

I crave Mediterranean food from time time. I heard this place reopened and offers lunch buffet…read more 3 of us visited for lunch on Saturday with no reservation. We were seated right away. There were a few other people at 11:30am We asked if they do lunch buffet as I didn't see any self serve food. The staff said they offered in the past but not today.. it might come back in 2 weeks? We ordered hummus, garlic naan, fish masala and special kebabs without lamb which was accommodated per our request. The food even the side veggies were really good, we all liked everything. I like this place for good quality fresh ingredients that I don't feel overstuffed. It's probably because the food is easy to digest? This doesn't happen with other Mediterranean and Indian food. I'd like to come back when they start lunch buffet again.

This is a fairly hidden gem restaurant a little bit west of UDistrict, closer to Wallingford. The…read moremenu features a bunch of dishes in Central Asia, with fitchi being the star of the show, as the name of this establishment suggests. Fitchi is a stuffed pastry from Uzbekistan/Turkmenistan, and surprisingly when I googled what fitchi was, there weren't a whole lot of search results, so I am ready for a special culinary adventure! When we arrived, it was 2pm and we got the last table and had to wait for 2 chairs to be unoccupied, since it is a place where you sit anywhere and grab chairs from other tables if you need for larger groups. We got 1 chicken and 1 beef fitchi to share, which was $5.50 each + tax, which is a really good deal considering the size of the fitchi. Food does take a while to get since they make fresh to order, so expect 20-30 minutes wait for the food. It was a bit interesting the fitchi is served with a side of ranch, and the server gave us 2 spoons and 2 knives to eat it. The beef fitchi is amazing - very flavorful and juicy. The chicken fitchi is also good but does not carry the level of seasoning as the beef one, but you should try both. Overall, solid, humble restaurant to check out food that you don't typically see often!

Fitchi House is the only restaurant in Seattle serving authentic Central Asian cuisine, as far as i…read moreknow. If you haven't tried them yet, this is a must-visit! Central Asian cuisine is shared by Uyghur Chinese, Uzbeks, Kyrgyz, Kazakh, and Turkmens. Many famous cuisines, like Turkish, Persian, and Indian, have roots in this region. A warm and passionate lady from Kyrgyzstan runs Fitchi House, recreating the exact dishes she grew up with. No wonder everything is so delicious! I've enjoyed their signature dish, Fitchi (Central Asian meat pie), many times, and it's always a winner! For the first time, I tried three new dishes--and they're all must-tries: Laghman: Hand-pulled noodles topped with fried meat, veggies, and savory stew. Hand pulling the noodles are the real deal--perfectly chewy and complement the toppings beautifully. I totally loved it! Gosh Naan: A deep-fried meat pie, a staple of Uyghur and Kyrgyz cuisine. It's crispy outside, savory inside, and surprisingly not oily. Absolutely delicious. Kazan Kabab: Meat cooked with subtle spices in a special wok called Kazan, served with jasmine rice. It looks simple, but the meat is packed with flavor--an explosion created by subtle spices that pairs perfectly with the jasmine rice. An Uzbek dish, but eaten all over central asia. They also offer a full menu of Italian Pizzas, all Halal--one of the rare places in Seatle serving traditional pizzas ( whereas most places serve Halal Pizza only Indian style) like this. No wonder Central Asians are known for being the world's best bakers! When I asked for their top three dishes, they had a hard time choosing because every dish is a heartfelt recreation of their own kitchen. The inside is small but gives off a homely feeling. If you strike up a chat, you'll feel like you've been invited into a Kyrgyz home kitchen. Truly an amazing addition to Seattle's food scene! Pro Tip: Don't miss their Fitchis and Samsas!

I popped in here last in 2023. Honestly, it was basically counter service, the food was expensive,…read morethe portion was small, and they weren't truly representative of eastern European dumplings. This was like a mcdonalds of european dumplings. But I still enjoyed them for what they were -that combo of fresh dill, sour cream, and rye bread can lift up any doughy bland dumpling. Apparently my experience wasn't isolated, seems like they've since closed.

Food - the dumplings were all very tasty and they were freshly cooked and garnished which helped…read more They have vegetarian and vegan options. I tried two smalls because I couldn't decide, but I'm glad I did because I liked both! I would say the classic was better, but sometimes you want potato Mac n cheese. Service - so we have tried to Uber eats here a few times and they were closed until recently, so we went in person to be certain they were open for business. The staff there was very kind and answered our questions and then they cooked all our food up promptly. Ambiance - it's a small space with mostly bar seating and about 3 small tables. No outdoor seating that I saw. Great chill ambiance for a lunch or very casual dinner or snack. We went on a weekday at lunch time for reference. Pretty reasonable for the price and they had water available in a cooler.

Came with my husband on a Saturday evening for date night…read more The ambiance of this spot is really cute and cozy. Very intimate and perfect for a date. They have two tasting menus (omnivorous and vegetarian) which I appreciate. We both chose the omnivorous. Portions are tiny but there's a lot of courses. A huge downside for us was how long in between courses there was. We were getting pretty hungry at one point and our conversation fell into a lull because we were just eager for food lol. The experience was around 3.5 hours. It would have been a lot better if it stuck to 2 hours. Maybe 3 max. Food was beautifully presented and quite tasty though!

Just Wow, I had my eyes on this place for a while, the menu was intriguing and it looked like it…read morehad a unique and interesting ambience. Boy was I not disappointed! . One creative dish after another, each exciting my palate in new and different ways, mixing unexpected ingredients together for a surprisingly refreshing experience The restaurant itself kept one's eyes busy, a semi-mediaeval ambience reinforced the feeling of being someplace special, even exotic. The service was excellent and also very friendly. The server doubled as a bartender and was eager to create interesting concoctions on demand, lending his own creativity to the process. This place is highly recommended if you are looking for unique and interesting experiences - and quality on top of that