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05/29/2026

Look no further if you’re wanting some truly authentic Venezuelan food, this one’s a banger! 🤤

We finally got around to trying .vk and can confirm: it’s all that and a bag of chips! Between the sauce bar, the arepas, the empanadas and the super welcoming atmosphere, we’re about to be regulars here! 🔥

We even got to chat with one of the owners (so sweet) and she gave us the 411 on some of their staples! We didn’t try anything we didn’t absolutely love! 🫶🏼

05/29/2026

This might be the FRESHEST fish we’ve ever had 🐟🔥

is celebrating 10 years and there’s a reason this family-owned spot has been a Seattle favorite for so long.

We always come here during salmon season for their spicy sweet shoyu salmon, but the smoked salmon mac salad is the one thing we can NEVER skip 🤤

From poke bowls and sashimi to smoked fish, oysters, crab, lobster tails, and more, the seafood options here are endless!

Go wish them a happy 10 year anniversary 🫶

05/28/2026

If you’re not ordering a million dishes, you’re doing dim sum wrong 🥢

It’s impossible not to at because look at this spread!! This has easily become one of our go-to dim sum spots and every time we come back, we somehow order even more.

They’ve got all the classic favorites like siu mai and shrimp dumplings, but what really makes them stand out are the unique dishes you don’t see everywhere else like duck tongue and tripe.

And whatever you do, DO NOT skip dessert. Every single one we tried was worth it 🤤

05/27/2026

We’ve been eating Peking duck wrong our whole lives 😭🥢

The owner of , (who’s from Beijing) showed us the local way to eat it, and somehow… it actually tastes better!

That sent us down a rabbit hole of ordering EVERYTHING. Handmade pork chive dumplings, chili shrimp rice noodles, wonton soup, garlic string beans, and pork buns. All insanely good.

And if you join their Dumplinger Club, you get perks like discounted dumplings, spin-the-wheel prizes, and $10 off Peking duck 👀🥟

If you check them out, make sure you show the owner your Peking duck-eating skills!

05/26/2026

Have you tried Northeastern Chinese food? 👀

If you head to in Edmonds, you can! Their cuisine focuses more on veggies, so if you’re vegan, this is definitely the spot for you.

Whenever we go, we HAVE to get their vegan dumplings, tomato & egg noodles (our fave), and their pork buns smothered in chili oil.

And all of their noodles are handmade, which seriously makes such a huge difference in the taste and quality. Save this post and head here next time you’re craving Chinese food 🥟🍜

05/24/2026

A husband and wife spent 20 years in the Japanese restaurant business and then took over a sushi spot in Kirkland that you really need to know about! 🍣

We visited and the Chirashi Don alone was worth the trip. The fish was really, really fresh and the prices actually make sense for the neighborhood. Which we found out is kind of the whole point for them. 🐟

They’ve got a Ballard location too but the OG is right here in Kirkland and it’s time the rest of Seattle knew about it!

05/22/2026

Unlimited Indian food + royal treatment = the best food coma 🤤

If you ever want to feel like royalty, you gotta check out .issaquah ! The decor is inspired by India’s ancient courts and felt so luxe, and the food?! We did their buffet, and there were so many “new-to-us” dishes, so it was perfect for trying new things without spending a fortune ordering everything individually (but they do have a regular menu, if that’s more your jam).

If you’re feeling stuck in the butter chicken vortex and want to branch out, send this to a friend and definitely check them out!

     

05/21/2026

🚨 $50 GIVEAWAY ALERT 🚨

If you’ve been craving REAL Hawaiian food (the kind locals actually eat in Hawaii) you need to check out 🌺🌴

This family-owned spot is giving full tiki paradise vibes, and owner Yosh has created such a fun, welcoming space with incredible food to match.

Our go-to orders? The loco moco and the spam musubi platter

Now it’s your turn to try it because they’re giving away a $50 gift card! Here’s how to enter 👇

1️⃣ Follow &
2️⃣ Like + save this post
3️⃣ Comment which dish caught your eye 👀

Giveaway ends 5/28. Good luck!! 🍀

05/21/2026

We just found your next matcha hyperfixation. 🍵

We found at the Fremont Farmer’s Market and literally have not stopped thinking about their matcha since. So obviously, we had to come back and meet the owner behind it all.

Grace sources her matcha from all over Japan and puts so much intention into every single drink she makes. This isn’t trendy, watered-down matcha, this is the REAL deal.

Check out their website to see where they’re popping up next and go treat yourself ASAP. 🫖☕️

05/19/2026

We know what we’re doing on the 30th! 🌷🛍️

Not sure why we haven’t spent the day at until now but consider us their newest regulars! 🤩

Flowers, greenery, streams, walking paths, peaceful benches, community gardens and genuinely just all the beautiful vibes - it’s a seriously lovely way to spend the day! 🤌🏻

And we’ll 100% be back on May 30th for their Annual Plant Sale, where we can’t wait to get our hands on some lilies, peonies, chrysanthemums, hydrangeas and so much more! ✨

Send this to your favorite flower-loving bud (😉) and make a day out of it! 💌

05/15/2026

Wanna try a 100 lb roast pig!? 👀👇

You can if you head to on July 25th!

🤠🔥 They’re celebrating 6 years with a Buckshot Honey Pig Roast Hoedown and after trying them a couple weeks ago, we already know we’re coming back for it.

If you can’t make it in July, honestly just swing by anytime and order literally anything off the menu. The meats are smoked fresh daily and owner Dave makes the whole spot feel like home the second you walk in. 🏡

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