Places To Eat
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
This is more than just a meal; it’s an experience! Kura features a revolving conveyor belt where you can grab whatever catches your eye. As foodies, we love the variety—everything from Garlic Ponzu Salmon to American Wagyu Nigiri.
YGF MaLaTang Bellevue
If you're looking for the ultimate "build-your-own" comfort bowl, this is it! YGF (Yang Guo Fu) is one of our favorite spots for a customized, steaming bowl of spicy soup. You grab a bowl, head to the massive refrigerated wall, and pick out exactly what you want—from marbled beef and fresh veggies to about ten different kinds of noodles and fish balls.
A Ma Chicken Rice
For a true taste of comfort, you can’t beat this spot. A Ma specializes in traditional Hainanese Chicken Rice, and they do it perfectly. It’s all about the details here—the chicken is incredibly tender, but the real star is the fragrant rice cooked in chicken ginger broth.
Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Alderwood Mall 快乐小羊
If you want the ultimate communal dining experience, Happy Lamb is where we go to feast. Unlike other hot pot spots that rely heavily on dipping sauces, Happy Lamb is famous for its rich, flavorful broths—made from a secret blend of herbs and spices that have been simmered for hours. You don’t even need sauce; the flavor is packed right into the pot!
Ta Joia
This is one of our favorite "hidden gems" and a true foodie crossover! Ta Joia serves up incredible Korean-Brazilian fusion, and it’s the perfect example of why we love the Seattle food scene. It’s colorful, creative, and packed with flavor.
Biang Biang Noodles
If you’re looking for bold flavors and some seriously impressive noodle-pulling, this is the place. Named after the "biang biang" sound the dough makes as it’s slapped against the counter, these Xi'an-style hand-ripped noodles are wide, thick, and perfectly chewy.
heytea (Bellevue Bravern)
As self-proclaimed boba enthusiasts, we couldn’t leave this one off the list. Known as the "OG" of cheese tea, HeyTea is where we go when we want something a bit more elevated than your average milk tea. They use real fruit, high-quality tea leaves, and their signature thick, salty-sweet cheese foam that is genuinely addicting.
CHICHA San Chen（Bellevue Square）
If you consider yourself a tea purist, this is the gold standard. Hailing from Taiwan, CHICHA San Chen treats boba like a fine science. Every single cup is brewed to order using their patented "Teapresso" machine, ensuring the tea base is incredibly fresh and fragrant.
Molly Tea Bellevue
Get the Snowy Jasmine
Ramen Nori
Get the black sesame ramen and a few of their hand rolls
