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    Uncle Lee’s Kitchen

    4.2 (170 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Thai, Seafood
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    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Sweet and sour chicken
    Cathy H.

    The service is quick, kind and thoughtful. I just missed the lunch, so I ordered sweet and sour chicken with a side of rice and hot tea. The sauce is definitely homemade and delicious, the vegetables fresh, the only downfall is that they pound the chicken breast way too thin. All I could taste is the breading. I would definitely come back and try a different dish.

    3. Almond Fried Chicken with Phad Thai Lunch
    Aimee G.

    Went for lunch. A lot of indoor seating very friendly staff, very clean inside, lot of free street parking nearby. Food was very good and tasty, would come back again. Owner was very friendly and said that they've been open for 40 years.

    Drink menu 8.27.23
    Kayleigh W.

    We arrived Sunday around 7 and parked right out front on the street. The restaurant was Empty. A nice lady greeted us and took our orders. The decor is simple, clean, and welcoming. We came here for the salt and pepper crispy tofu. It's one of my favorite dishes of all time! GET IT! We asked for chicken recommendation and ordered the general tso and a half order of string beans. The tofu was to die for - so crispy and flavorful. The string beans were super yummy with garlic and scallion. The chicken had huge pieces and lots of crispy goodness in a garlicky sweet and spicy sauce. The fortune cookies with the check were also quite tasty. The only downside here is the steep prices. Everything we had was top quality. I'd pay a lot for the tofu and find it worth it :)

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    Hailey M.

    Best Chinese in Seattle! Everything is done so well, not super greasy like your typical Chinese meal. Favorite dish is the salt & pepper chicken (not on the menu, secret order!) Their spicy wontons and potstickers are great appetizers. Then we got the lo mein, fried rice, and salt and pepp chicken. Also the sweetest people own this place and have forever! They deserve to be known!

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    We had a group of 12 come in after the WIAA High School State Championship game on Saturday 12/2. Amy and Mr Lee treated us like family and filled our belly's full of amazing food! What a beautiful family and amazing restaurant! We have been eating at China Village since our boys were little and it was our first time at the new restaurant location. Bravo!!! 5 stars all the way!!

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    The best fried salt and pepper tofu I've had. Their green beans are also outstanding.

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    Absolutely wonderful service. They treated my family like family, and the food was outstanding. We'll be back!

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    Food is delicious and plentiful and non-greasy. The owners are warm and friendly and even remember my name.

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    Very good food and nice servers! Ithe menu offers a large variety of traditional Chinese dishes, prepared with great care, I recommend...

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    Besides great Food the Staff is great as well...! Love Pork fried rice and Penang Curry.

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    Great food. Staff and service were wonderful. Many returning customers were greeted by name.

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    The chonqing spicy chicken here is ridiculously good. Seriously just order it. Service and vibes are excellent

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    We've eaten with these folks at their old restaurant by the village and their new location on Sandpoint. Wonderful food, wonderful people.

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    Frank's Oyster House & Champagne Parlor

    Frank's Oyster House & Champagne Parlor

    3.9
    (388 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    The taste of the food here is on average pretty good, but the overall experienced is sabotaged by…read morehigh prices and some poor presentation. The worst offender is the NW black cod. The black cod was not the center of the dish literally or figuratively: it should have been labeled a black cod salad because for 35 dollars it was a giant pile of salad with a tiny sliver of cod served on the side. It is offensive to call this a main course with how the dish is plated and portioned. The rest of the menu suffers from similar compromises: the lobster rolls are pretty good but very small for 33 dollars. Some of the other menu items were a lot better in presentation and value. The mushroom risotto and the cheeseburger were some of the better items on the menu. The oysters were also very good. There's some bright spots here but the overall experience is very compromised by some landmines on the menu. I would come here specifically to sample a few oysters and for the cheeseburger but not for any other items if you are expecting an actual meal. You can easily drop 80+ dollars and leave feeling like something was missing.

    Went here for happy hour with a friend this week. Definitely won't be coming back anytime soon. I…read morehate to say that but it's the truth. We came mostly for happy hour but there wasn't much that intrigued us on the menu. We did split half a dozen oysters that were served with the most boring and basic mignonette and no lemon. The texture on the oysters was off enough to the point we hoped we wouldn't get sick later. The side salad on the happy hour menu we did enjoy, along with the burger. I'd come back for the burger and salad and that's it. The server left much to be desired and really impacted our experience. I know it's hard for restaurants to survive in Seattle with how expensive everything is. It's also expensive for people to go out to eat in this city. Definitely would prefer to spend my time and money elsewhere.

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    Restaurant Christine

    4.5
    (114 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    Restaurant Christine was on my list for quite some time, for years actually. But alas, I just…read moreforgot about it. Then someone suggested Restaurant Christine for my birthday. I didn't even remember where it was located but was intrigued when I learned it was in a micro-hood named Tanglewood. Salmon was very good, not dry but succulent; as well as the vegetables. The Hanger Steak was amazing. Almost everything was locally sourced and you can taste it. It all just seemed to work together in a uniquely Pacific Northwest kinda way. It's as though you were eating the outdoors. The owner met with us and gave us a history of the place, followed by his chef's cuisine philosophy. Just a really pleasant conversation. My only personal gripe is that some of the elevated presentations of the cuisine itself did not meld well with some of the rustic dishes; I think their presentation should appear slightly more 'nouvelle cuisine française' and less road-side diner in some dishes. Overall however, R Christine reminds me of the wonderful little hidden locovore spots throughout France that oftentime prove to be borderline Michelin star operations. This place is just like that, lovely.

    We are regulars, so the staff know us by name. We come every week for lunch, and have been here for…read moredinner before so can vouch that both options are consistently excellent. If you're looking for a delicious Italian style restaurant in the green lake area, this is the place to go. It can get pretty busy, crowded, and loud, but there are plenty of tables and has a rotating seasonal menu so there's always something new to try.

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    Three Sacks Full

    Three Sacks Full

    5.0
    (43 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    If you're looking for intentional, farm-to-table dining that actually lives up to the hype, this is…read moreit. The European flair and intimate setting (only about 10-12 tables) make it feel like a well-kept secret. The quality is amazing! Everything is locally sourced and prepared with care. I had the cod, and it was truly a "melt in your mouth" experience. While it's on the pricier side, the value is there when you consider the craftsmanship and local support. The service was knowledgeable and warm; you can tell they have a lot of regulars, which speaks volumes. An amazing experience for sure!

    If you're looking to impress someone with the highest caliber of Seattle gastronomy, take them…read morehere. I was blown away by the love and technique that went into every bite here. It is somewhat difficult to get a reservation, because the space here is very small and packed with tables. The one downside is that it is a little tight and can be difficult to hear. But I'll take that for the opportunity to eat here. And as long as you go in with the mindset that you might drop some serious coin on the meal, you're gonna have a phenomenal time. Because we were so close to our dining neighbors, I was actually able to ask them what they were eating since it looked so good. And that's how we ended up with some mind blowing fritters. A perfect appetizer to start the night. They have a great selection of wines that are actually reasonably priced to buy by the bottle. I'm pretty sure I saw someone taking one home that they drank a few bottles out of also, which is a first. I was impressed by the creativity of the dishes as well. I'm not one to be impressed by cabbage, or ever order it, but the charred cabbage looked enticing. The cheese on the bottom, seasoning, and dates transformed this ordinary vegetable into a star. And of course you gotta see what they're doing with the seasonal veggies. I can't seem to ever cook squash the right way, but they crafted it into the ideal consistency where it was almost meaty. That New York Strip was out of this world though... the garlic sauce that accompanied it was just enough of a flavor enhancer that it didn't take away from a steak that was cooked to the ideal temp. I'll be back for more!!

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    JOEY U-Village

    JOEY U-Village

    3.9
    (1.4k reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Joey never lets us down. Tried to go to DTF first to celebrate the almost end of school but it was…read morea 2-hour wait so we went to Joey's instead. Always consistent, great service and waited less than 10 minutes for a table. Service was great with my 8-year old recommended a kids burger instead of the full price adult version. So nice! I always get the fish tacos with fries and am never disappointed. We go to all the Joey locations - Southcenter, Bellevue, UV and we always get a consistent and good meal.

    Service was exceptional. Nice touch with a little bubbly to welcome you in. Eclectic menu to choose…read morefrom and some nice options both in food and drinks. Nice that they have regular test, low test and no test drinks depending on how much alcohol you want. Food was very tasty, we had the lobster pasta and the fajitas. The tortillas were very flimsy so messy but still nice flavor and good amount of food.. started with the hummus which is what I was told to try there and yes a creative hummus plate... which brings me to the only hiccup... The chef gets creative at times and apparently edamame is in season so randomly added to the hummus even though not on the menu. Found out half way through then had to verify what beans they were and couldn't eat rest of dish. Server was awesome about it and wasn't a problem but if you have any allergies be aware the menu MAY not be exact so make sure you ask if there are any "enhancements" if you have any known issues. Overall highly recommend.

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    Lobster and Shrimp Tacos
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    Akebono Japanese Cuisine

    Akebono Japanese Cuisine

    4.5
    (92 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Really great neighborhood sushi spot! Excellent food at a good value and the staff was great. Will…read morebe coming back next time I'm in the area! Food: I had one of the bento combos and it came with miso soup, a side salad, and a large dinner plate. The first thing that stood out to me was how much of everything came with the bento. On top of that, everything was very fresh and tasty. The dragon roll was also very good! Service/Ambiance: The staff here was very friendly. The restaurant isn't huge so I'd imagine it could get pretty packed during a lunch or dinner rush. There a few parking spots out front in the plaza, but also lots of street parking nearby. Price: For the quality and portions of the food, I would say this is a great value. The bento was around ~25 and the roll was ~18 which is pretty standard in 2026

    A decent Japanese dining experience in Wedgwood with some hits and misses. We had a big table and…read morethe place was packed, so on the positive side the staff is very friendly and welcoming, they quickly took our 12+ orders and repeated them to make sure it was right, and always kept our water glasses full. The sushi bowls and rolls are huge portions and they tasted good, and I appreciate the warm sushi rice underneath (hate when it's cold). Finally, we were celebrating a birthday so we appreciated them bringing out a complimentary dessert and it was very cute having them play the birthday song on the speakers so the whole restaurant sang along! On the misses, the spicy salmon hand roll was extremely salty to the point where it was burning my tongue. The hot dishes like the salmon chanchan yaki and chicken teriyaki were bland and overcooked, didn't even want to bring leftovers home. And the sushi took FOREVER to come out, at least 15 minutes after the hot dishes, so be warned if it's busy. Parking is also very limited on site so that;s another warning if you're going during busy times.

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    Matcha tiramisu $7
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    My bento box with tempura, salmon, pork katsu, rice.
    El Camion

    El Camion

    4.0
    (214 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    let's just say that this filled me up with so much food i didn't eat for the next 22 hours…read more for the price (only 12 dollars) that's a ridiculous portion size where to even start these seemed to be soft tacos, but with a full melted cheese covering on both sides of the shell i would say that's my only slight disappointment - that these weren't really crispy at all - there was no real crunch when i would bite into one of them - rather it was just slightly harder than a soft taco the cheese did add a great flavoring to the outside though - making this more than a normal taco shell each taco was absolutely overflowing with stuffing - it got to the point where the plate became another full meal by itself from everything that fell out of the taco the two main components of each taco were the cheese and the chicken the cheese was so perfectly melted - may have been the best cheese in a taco i've ever had it created such a satisfying cheese pull every time you took a bite - and it was one consistency throughout, meaning every time you took a bite you had to pull the cheese away from the rest of the taco - which was just fantstic as for the chicken - i was slightly disappointed that it wasn't spicy in the slightest. However, it still tasted like it had a really nice flavor, and had a soft interior. It being actually spicy would've moved this dish up a lot, though each taco was primarily made out of this chicken - and there was so much of it it was practically insane - but I loved this amount shoutout to the onions as well - they were great I asked for the habanero sauce - which i thought was ok - wasn't spicy at all and didn't add much flavor. will go with another sauce next time tried mixing in some taco bell fire sauce which was interesting i love that these came wrapped in aluminium foil to preserve heat. a great touch overall, as far as taste, these were pretty good, but when you consider the amount of meat you're getting, along with overall portion size - it's simply a fantastic meal.

    Guys. It is 3:38 PM. We ate both the beef tacos and the fish…read moretacos. Good flavor five star Customer Service as usual. But maybe we came after the lunch crowd and both the fish and the Carne Asada was overcooked. I might Maybe was it just leftover after the lunch crowd. I've never had a less than five star food experience here. Maybe we should just give it another go. I really want to love our experience. This one needed a little bit more salt, but definitely needed to pay attention to not being overcooked. I'm sad.

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    Carne Asada, Carnitas, and Shrimp Tacos
    Carne Asada, Carnitas, and Shrimp Tacos
    El Camion

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    Ivar's Salmon House

    Ivar's Salmon House

    3.5
    (1.5k reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Arrived about 3:30pm and was greeted by the host and informed we were free to select a table in the…read morelounge. We grabbed a seat near the windows with a beautiful view of Union Lake. The waiter brought us water and returned shortly afterwards to take our order. PRO TIP: Try going at happy hour daily from 3-6pm for great food and drink specials. We started with fried calamari and oyster shooters as appetizers, and the Ivar's fish and chips as our main entry. I paired my meal with the local Space Dust IPA . The appetizers arrived about 10 minutes later. The calamari was delicious, meaty, crispy but not over cooked. The oyster shooters were fresh and delicious. The fish and chips arrived a few minutes later. It was truly the star of our meal. The cod was moist and clean tasting. The fries were fresh tasting. The combination of lemon, malt vinegar and tartar sauce were great condiments. The only minor disappointment was the service that was slow. Although still highly recommended for great Seattle PMW culinary experience.

    the fish itself does not really measure up to Spud's Fish and Chips. It's definitely fried less…read morewell - it just doesn't have the same breading on the outside. Even the inside doesn't taste half as good - it's a little bit pully. There was supposed to be Cajun breading on the outside - but I pretty much didn't notice any difference at all - there was no extra seasoning or any extra flavor that i could taste Still - it wasn't bad. Fried fish is going to taste pretty good unless you completely screw it up - and this place certainly didn't. The portion of fish was quite good as well - as 5 decently sized fish were enough to be filling the tartar sauce was average - nothing too special. it slightly improved the fish taste but didn't add to it the same i will say the fries were really good. the fish came in on top of a massive portion of fries - and while there was no real seasoning there - these fries were pretty fantastic in terms of being perfectly soft on the inside. I really enjoyed them with the sauces

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    Native endiginous people's canoe and part of the decor
    Ivar's Salmon House
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    View from window tables

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