This was my first time trying Somali cuisine, so I had to ask for suggestions on what to order, and…read morewas recommended the goat and rice plate. No regrets here! The goat was flavorful and tender, and came on a mountain of perfectly cooked and seasoned rice. They also provided hot sauce and a lemon wedge. Others in my party got the chicken suqaar plates, and enjoyed their meals too. We all were obsessed with the bisbaas/basbaas (green hot sauce) that came with our meal, and I really liked the dynamic flavors in the food. Pricing is a little high, but the amount of food you get is generous. I'd definitely come back again and will plan to take leftovers home or share an entree.

I searched yelp for African food and food Juba. Glad I decided to go there for lunch. I ordered the…read morelamb with rice (see pictures) to go. The place is spacious and I could have eaten there. I walked up to the counter (order and pay first) and after a short wait (less than ten minutes. The lamb was not so spicy but the rice had lots of flavor. I squeezed the provided lemon the shanks and eating it with rice - man that flavor combo! It was enough for two meals ( actually ate half and saved half for dinner).

I just discovered this place thanks to my older sister, and I'm so glad she introduced me to it…read more Sap Sap Lao Deli & Cafe is truly a hidden gem in White Center, tucked away near Grocery Surplus. It's the kind of local restaurant that's easy to miss but definitely worth finding. The owner and staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the food was fantastic! We had the fried chicken wings with sticky rice, Lao sausage, papaya salad, Nem Khao, and chicken larb. Every dish was well-seasoned, made with fresh ingredients, and full of authentic Lao flavors. I absolutely love this place and highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys Southeast Asian cuisine. Sap Sap Lao Deli & Cafe is a wonderful addition to the White Center food scene, and I'll definitely be coming back to try more of their delicious dishes!

Friendly staff - excellent service. Good variety of food…read moreand flavor. Definitely a try for those wanting Asian food but not quite ready for pungent strong anchovies smells. There's no strong smell but flavor was still good. Love the fried rice. Nice comfortable space and love there was a TV for the outdoor space to watch the soccer game while eating good food! Wish it was reusable cups for the hot tea. Would definitely come back

Definitely a hole in the wall! We ordered Door Dash for pick-up & although one couldn't…read morecommunicate well nor did they have the order ready, we were more than happy to support this local business and encourage folks to give it a chance. My husband did the pick-up and says it's not the best venue for hanging out but we're just in the mood for take-out so perfect for us! The BBQ chicken is super yummy and jabati is wonderful. I would recommend this plate for sure!!! The meat of the gyro plate was well done, but wish it had come with some kind of sauce as it was otherwise dry. Maybe the gyro wrap is better? The chicken leg was for our kiddos and was much larger than I expected considering it was only a $2 add-on.

This place serves the best Somali food in Seattle. Their customer service is top notch, and the…read morestaff is exceptionally friendly and professional. The restaurant itself is neat and tidy but it can get little crowded due to their popularity. The food is very good I'm obsessed with their rice dish, particularly the one with beef suugar or goat meat and also their past whether it's beef steak or chicken steak, they'll never disappoint. Give this place a try. I highly recommend!!!

One of my favorite meals of the year!…read more My partner and I wanted to try something we haven't before and we were lucky enough to be in south Seattle where we don't get to visit often. We decided on trying Kenyan food which we had never tried before. We were really glad we made this stop! Before getting there we were really set on the Samaki and we decided on getting it wet fried when we realized that was an option. The service was incredibly kind and we could tell that each dish was made to order with care. The samaki came with two sides and it was completely shareable which made it very affordable too. We were really happy we got the wet fry option because The curry that it came with was amazing. We were so happy with all the rich and colorful flavors. The restaurant itself is pretty small but offers a good number a seats. We will happily be back soon.

Here's a polished version that keeps the emotion and details while staying clear and credible:…read more We chose this restaurant for our first date night since having our baby, so we were especially excited after reading all the positive reviews. Unfortunately, our experience was incredibly disappointing. We arrived at 8:00 p.m. and didn't receive our food until after 10:00 p.m. Keep in mind the restaurant closes at 9:00 p.m., so we even watched them lock the doors while we were still waiting. There was only one other table of four people dining, and it appeared they had also been waiting a long time for their food. When we finally realized we needed to get home to relieve our babysitter, we asked our server to pack our meals to go. Instead of apologizing for the two-hour wait, he told us we "should have come earlier." We reminded him that we had arrived two hours before and had no reason to expect such a long delay. He showed no empathy or accountability. We still tried to stay positive, hoping the food would at least live up to the hype. Unfortunately, when we got home, we found the dishes to be overwhelmingly salty. We understand that delays can happen, but poor communication and a complete lack of customer service turned what should have been a special evening into a frustrating experience. We left feeling disappointed and unlikely to return.

Taste of Congo is back at Spice Bridge, open on Saturdays from 11am-7pm. Up to date info is posted…read moreon their IG: @tasteofcongoseattle I had their pondu (cassava leaves) and kwanga (fermented cassava). I liked the kwanga a lot better than pounded cassava fufu I have had from other restaurants: it had more flavor (a slight tang), and was less sticky. The pondu was good too! I took my food to go, but there are tables inside that you can eat at.

I love to pish myself outside of my comfort zone, and today, I was excited and apprehensive about…read morethe Taste of Congo. My wife and I decided to share a late afternoon snack at The Tase of Co go when we went to the Spice Bridge. The Spice Bridge has up to 4 different restaurants inside their Global Food Hall. Today, we were lucky to experience the Taste of Congo. I know that I ordered some "not too adventurous" foods, and it was amazing. The Beef Stew was incredibly flavored. I know it was probably toned down for the average American, but sooo delicious. The meat was tender and spiced. The fufu was great, and I got to eat with my hands while my wife looked on in aghast... she used a spoon. The beignets were delicious! I say were because they are always gone so quickly!

The cheese snow chickent very very delicious The service…read morevery nice to us The ambiance is very clean

3.9/5 Had a strong…read morecraving for Korean fried chicken. My go to spot was closed so decided to give chicko a try and it was a nice alternative. Pretty on par with average Korean chicken spots in WA Service - service was great. The girl behind the counter and a nice smile and was patient as we contemplated which options to go with. She actually asked us if we wanted to sample the different sauces so we tried most of them. It was a bit of a wait once we ordered but everything is fried to order so understandable. Ambiance - definitely a grab and go type of restaurant. they have 3 tables inside if you decide to eat in but it's really not set up for dine in. Food - overall we enjoyed it. We had the buldak, soy garlic and cheese snow. They have 3 different spicy options that for the most part all tasted the same. There was a spicy soy garlic that was delicious but last minute opted for the non spicy soy garlic (which we hadn't sampled) and the standard soy garlic was sort of lacking flavor. The cheese snow which is basically a cheese powder was really delicious and our overall favorite. Here's the problem. We ordered bone in wings for all 3 flavors. Our cheese snow box had 1 GIANT drumstick and random boneless pieces of chicken. It really looked like they just fried whatever they had left. Flavor was fine just chicken was janky. Overall it was good. Wouldn't go out of my way to go here but if I was in the area and needed a KFC fix.

Great atmosphere and consistently delicious! ​I'm a regular…read moreat Mali Thai Cousins, and they never disappoint. I visited on Valentine's Day, and the vibe was lovely--they had vases with red roses on every table, which was a very sweet touch. ​Tips for your visit: ​Parking & Wait Times: The Southcenter area gets very crowded on weekends. I highly recommend coming for an early lunch or dinner. If you arrive before 6:00 PM, you can usually be seated right away without the long wait. ​Service: The staff is incredibly friendly, and the overall atmosphere of the restaurant is welcoming and pleasant. ​What we ordered: ​Green Curry (with Tofu): We added a side of rice, and it was perfectly creamy. ​Special Ba Mee (with Chicken): Great texture and flavor. ​Phad Kee Mao (with Beef): Savory and satisfying. ​Spice Level: We chose a 3 out of 5, and it definitely has a nice kick! It's "properly spicy," so be prepared if you aren't a fan of heat. The portions were generous, and the taste was spot on. ​Highly recommended for anyone in the Tukwila area!

I've had this place back then many times since pre-pandemic and it was very solid. Sadly that…read morewasn't the case today and my friend and I weren't very fond of the food quality in general. This was during a Saturday evening close to 6pm and I got in to a fine-dining and casual mashup of an interior, where lights hang above the booths. Service here was on point, and food came out within 10 or so minutes of ordering despite the place filling up fast sometime after placing our order. Overall, food quality was just okay. Breaking each one down: - Tom yum: the soup was far more sweet than it was salty or even sour. The balance among all three of these was uneven, and the condiments inside didn't help. - Papaya salad: overall dish didn't taste too fresh and was oddly sour. There wasn't any sort of flavor kick in it and just tasted like regular salad at times. - Thai basil fried rice: the dish oddly didn't come in as hot as the other two. Flavor profile was bland, and rice was dry and a little hard. From previous visits I would recommend their pad see ew, since I don't remember any other dishes I've gotten from here besides that. One of my friends also recommended their duck curry, so I'll give that a try on my next visit here when I can.

I had guest from out of town and I wanted something special…read moreOrdered 4 orders of chix and waffles . Delicious in every way and the service was great .. It will be my new go to place. TL

Have heard lots of good reviews from this spot and finally got to try it out!…read more You order at the counter and then your food gets brought to you. Service was very friendly! They had a good flow of traffic throughout the entire time we were there. They have two picnic tables outside of the restaurant for outdoor seating and a handful of tables inside. We had the salmon Philly, fish & grits, and a side order of the waffle. - The salmon Philly was flavorful and the cheese pull was elite. We chose the fries as our side and they were cooked well. - I loved the size of the waffle! It was on the thinner side though so definitely don't put all the syrup on it unless you like it soggier since it soaks up pretty well. - I loved the combination of the catfish and grits because they balanced each other out well. The catfish was cooked to perfection, but I wouldn't eat it on its own since it's pretty salty, so you gotta eat it with the grits for each bite.