Kayla Sager-Riley
Seattle Staff Writer
Born and raised in Seattle, Kayla Sager-Riley often uses “Seattle” as an adjective. She has worked at various restaurants, for a tech company (very Seattle), completed a stint in local television, and received her MBA from Seattle University. Now, Kayla is a Seattle Staff Writer, which means she’s eating at more restaurants than she can count. She spends her Sundays searching for the city's best breakfast burrito and complaining about the price of a bagel. How Seattle.
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The Hit List: New Seattle Restaurants To Try Right Now
We checked out these new restaurants and loved them.
The Best Indian Restaurants In Seattle
Here’s where to go for the best biryanis, dosas, and tandoori wings in town.
Kanishka Cuisine Of India
You will find some of the tastiest North Indian food our area has to offer at Kanishka Cuisine Of India in Redmond.
Kathakali, An Indian Eatery
If you only do one thing at this restaurant in Kirkland, it should be ordering the gunpowder dosa—and then ordering it again.
Naan N Curry Issaquah
For fantastic Indian and Pakistani specialties, prioritize Naan N Curry in Issaquah. Or hit up their Renton location for takeout.
Nirmal’s
Nirmal’s is an upscale spot in Pioneer Square with modern Indian food and creative cocktails.
Pabla Indian Cuisine
Pabla Indian Cuisine is a takeout-only spot in Renton known for excellent vegetarian dishes.
Madras Dosa Corner
A perfect weekday lunch in Issaquah should include a giant masala paper roast and mango lassi from Madras Dosa Corner.
The Seattle Restaurant Week Menus We Actually Think Are Worth It
Not all Seattle Restaurant Week menus are worth it. But these sound good.
The Best Brunch Spots In Seattle
Whether you’re looking to faceplant into some pancakes or host a birthday brunch, here are the best places in Seattle for your favorite weekend meal.
Bad Chancla
For a quick snack on Capitol Hill, head to Bad Chancla—a takeout-only sandwich shop with tasty dishes like a picadillo beef-stuffed bolillo and ropa vieja rice bowl. Just be warned the portions are small.
Where To Eat & Drink In Bellevue
Bellevue’s cooler than you think. Here are 23 excellent restaurants and bars to confirm that.
Where To Eat When You’re Visiting Seattle
These restaurants will help you get acquainted with the city.
Gold Coast Ghal Kitchen
Gold Coast Ghal Kitchen has made First Hill a destination for so much more than just an annual exam—come here for a date night that involves excellent West African food.
The Best Ethiopian Restaurants In Seattle
The top 13 restaurants in Seattle for Ethiopian food, according to us.
The Best Mexican Restaurants In Seattle
You don’t have to fly to Mexico (or California or Texas) for great tacos, tamales, burritos, and more.
Maíz Taquería
Make Maíz Taquería your next stop for a casual sit-down lunch in Ballard and excellent tacos.
Haidilao Hot Pot
Haidialo Hot Pot in Bellevue has terrific tom yum broth, a huge sauce bar, and high-quality meats. But the free goodies and tableside noodle dance are pretty great too.
Cafe Soleil
Stop by this Madrona Ethiopian restaurant for a dinner packed with delicious vegetarian dishes and ke’yi w’et, or during weekend brunch for frittatas, french toast, and Ethiopian press coffee.
Habesha Cafe
Prioritize this Hillman City Ethiopian spot for its excellent beef tibs sandwich and vegan combo platter.
Qiao Lin Hotpot
You'll find thin-sliced meat served on golden cow sculptures and a vast sauce bar at this Downtown hot pot destination.