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12/21/2018

Jay's Five Best Asian Bites of 2018 | Ethnic Seattle

With so many grand openings this year, our resident restaurant reporter has taken a lot of bites. Lots of them were shared here on this page. With the year coming to an end, we asked him to pick his top 5. Do you remember your top 5 bites of 2018?

by Jay Friedman 2018 offered another year of delicious Asian eating in the Seattle area. I’m happy to see increased representation of Chinese regional restaurants. There are some interesting new ... Read More

12/17/2018

Hitch a Ride on the Bangkok Food Truck | Ethnic Seattle

The Bangkok Food Truck isn't on FB or IG. It doesn't even have a website and its Yelp page remains unclaimed, even though it has stellar reviews and a 5/5 rating. Like many small hyper-local eateries, Bangkok Food Truck rides under the radar of most. But as our writer found out, it doesn't lack at all in quality or service. Read on for the full report!

by Monica Beach November 21, 2018 I’d been hearing about a bright yellow food truck located near my house for months before finally having the chance to stop by one ... Read More

12/13/2018

Sugar & Spice: baking cookies at the edge of a generation | Ethnic Seattle

The Sichuan Peppercorn Chocolate cookie from Sugar & Spice represents much more than someone's wild & delicious experimentation. For the folks behind this new Seattle company, adding this iconic Asian spice to the quintessential American sweet symbolizes the evolution of Asian American identity. Check out the story behind all the interesting and tasty treats you can find here!

by Bao Nguyen After starting up their confectionery company Sugar & Spice, Audrey Szeto and Michael Wang sold their first cookie during a public event held at Kai Market. For ... Read More

12/10/2018

Corto Fino serves up the finest cut of Mexican halal | Ethnic Seattle

On the surface, Mexican halal is simply with ingredients. But it goes way beyond that as we learn about the deep traditions, history, and personal journeys that bring these two paths together at Corte Fino Mexican Cuisine, the first Mexican Halal restaurant in Seattle and the only one between here and Southern California. Check out this new restaurant!

by Bao Nguyen Not yet done with his 30s and Martin (Mar-teen) Perez already has an impressive resume of experiences. He’s been a cook, a waiter, a personal trainer, a barber. He’s ... Read More

11/27/2018

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11/27/2018

Two Types of “Hot” Pots Are Currently King in the ID | Ethnic Seattle

Cold front is heading to Western Washington! Warm up with “hot” pots in the .

by Jay Friedman November 14, 2018 In Seattle’s International District, hot pot has been around for some time, with Seven Stars Pepper and Sichuanese Cuisine leading the way on the ... Read More

11/21/2018

Turkey And Tamales: People Of Color Share Their Multicultural Thanksgivings

What kind of Thanksgiving meal are you having? Don’t forget to snap some photos and share your meal with us virtually!
Happy Thanksgiving!

For many immigrant families, Thanksgiving is a time to take part in an American tradition, but it's also a great excuse to gather and eat the foods of their culture with friends and family.

11/19/2018

Seattle Chinatown One-Day Shopping & Dining Guide | Ethnic Seattle

Get ready for Small Business Saturday at Seattle Chinatown-International District this Saturday. Check out our one day shopping & dining guide!

Seattle Chinatown International District has lots of good food and shops where you can have a fun day exploring and do your holiday shopping.

11/19/2018

at Seattle Chinatown this holiday season!

Where’d be a great place to spend your money this holiday season?

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This holiday season, visit Seattle Chinatown International District to find unique gifts for your loved ones! Join us at the Asian Arts & Crafts Fair on Nov....

10/29/2018

Kabocha: a pumpkin you've probably had and never even know | Ethnic Seattle

If you've had anything with "pumpkin" in it at an Asian restaurant, chances are it's not the orange kind you normally think of. It's most likely a variety called Kabocha, or Japanese pumpkin. This flavorful fall/winter squash is super easy to use and packs a big nutrient punch too. Check this guide out and get ready to enjoy them in their best season!

by Taylor Hoang October 28, 2019 We’re now well into October which means Halloween, candies, cooler weather and of course lots of pumpkins. These fall veggies aren’t eaten a ... Read More

10/25/2018

Dia de los Mu***os Festival 2018: a celebration of generations | Ethnic Seattle

Last year, the movie Coco showed us what ***os was about: family, ancestors, and the bond between generations. This year, experience it for yourself at the Dia de Mu***os 2018 event organized by a group of volunteers who has been sharing this event for nearly 20 years. We sat down with the Festival Director to learn what this holiday means to him and his community.

by Bao Nguyen October 25, 2018 As a young Mexican American growing up in the U.S., Edgardo Garcia Galicia forgot all about Dia de los Mu***os. He thought Halloween ... Read More

10/23/2018

Rice deserves more attention! Let's start here | Ethnic Seattle

What makes so sticky? Why is black rice showing up everywhere? How long should you keep jasmine rice?

Rice doesn't usually get the foodie treatment even though it is the foundation for so many cuisines around the world. Here is a little primer about this ancient grain starting with where it was first grown.

by Bao Nguyen October 15, 2018 For as long as people have been farming, rice was there. Basically a grass seed, this versatile grain was domesticated between 8000-13,000 years ago ... Read More

10/18/2018

Birria: a Mexican stew infused with history, culture, and spice | Ethnic Seattle

We know you love tacos and burritos and we're here to tell you there's much more to love about Mexican food. Mexican soups and stews don't usually get the spotlight but don't miss out on them! One of the most popular is , a goat stew that's been around since the colonial times. Read on for more juicy details and a list of places to try birria.

by Bao Nguyen October 8, 2018 For most of us in the U.S., soups and stews aren’t things we think of when it comes to Mexican food. On the ... Read More

10/10/2018

Ovidio Cartagena: A Mayan Artist in Seattle | Ethnic Seattle

Still a few days left in and we want to share with you the work of Ovidio Cartagena, an artist from Guatemala whose work connects ancient Mayan culture with Guatemalan history and modern Seattle life.

by Jacqueline McCrief October 10, 2018 I waited for Ovidio Cartagena at the entrance of Pike Place Market. Like most Sundays, tourists filled the nearby streets, snapping selfies and perusing ... Read More

10/05/2018

Bún Bò Huế Offers Bounty in a Bowl at Ba Bar & Hoang Lan | Ethnic Seattle

It's finally cold again and can shine! But enough about Pho, it's time for the other, spicier, sexier noodle soup straight from the central region of Vietnam. Bún bò Huế, or as many are starting to call it, is a big departure from the smooth and refined Pho. Instead this bowl hits you with spiciness, shrimp paste flavor, and pork blood, and that's just the start. But rest assured, the boldness is comforting and nurturing, like every noodle soup bowl was meant to be.

by Jay Friedman October 2, 2018 A number of years ago, I wrote a love letter to bún bò Huế (BBH), espousing “the other Vietnamese noodle soup” as something worth ... Read More

10/04/2018

A Chinese restaurant is leading the way in Seattle’s green movement. Celebrate Young’s Restaurant in White Center as the first to install a RainWise stormwater system for a restaurant! What better than go check it out and enjoy some of the good food there.
Ribbon cutting at 4:30 pm today!

09/26/2018

Teaching Kids to eat Chicken Feet in a Nugget Kind of World | Ethnic Seattle

It's hard to find kids who would rather eat chicken feet over chicken nuggets, or prefer pork buns over hamburgers. Yet we know that food are important cultural products. How do we get kids to eat them up?

In this story, we found a kid who does like chicken feet!

by Carolyn Koh September 25, 2018 This summer’s hit rom-com Crazy Rich Asians had a lot of people talking about Asian American culture and how generational values are retained…or ... Read More