Author Archives: alysonalsop

20 oz Tea

20 oz Tea is a bubble tea spot located in Eastlake featuring some very instagram worthy drinks. I stopped in a few weeks back to check them out. They’ve got fruit teas, milk teas, and coffee options. Their selection is pretty extensive and they offer a seasonal rotation as well. I grabbed their Sweet CreamContinue reading “20 oz Tea”

Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Fung, or more commonly known as DTF is a popular chinese chain that is famous for their soup dumplings (xiaolongbao). You’ll likely find a DTF location in the larger cities. Washington has a total of 4 locations – two in Seattle, one in Bellevue, and one in Tukwila – so you likely haveContinue reading “Din Tai Fung”

Chops

Chops is a korean fusion restaurant in Everett, WA serving up some delicious creations. They have burritos filled with korean flavors, hoagies with katsu chicken, as well as some classics like pho and bibimbap. So far I have only tried their burritos because they are incredibly tasty and they are also huge! One burrito isContinue reading “Chops”

Red Curry Coconut Noodle Soup with Shrimp

Soup season isn’t over yet, in fact I think it is just now ramping up! January and February are usually some of the colder months up here in Washington, so soup is a must! I love a good red curry and noodle soup, but sometimes I just don’t feel like going out to eat. ThisContinue reading “Red Curry Coconut Noodle Soup with Shrimp”

Semicolon

Semicolon is a cut little cafe located in Bellevue! They also have locations in New Jersey and New York City. Their name, semicolon, is to represent the symbol of a semicolon which indicates a pause between two independent clauses. They want the cafe to be a place you can come and pause and get thatContinue reading “Semicolon”

Flank Steak Street Tacos

I say this everytime, but I think THESE are my best tacos yet! I keep it very simple with only a few ingredients, but these are just so delicious you won’t want to share. But speaking of sharing, these are a great appetizer for a party or if you’re hosting a taco tuesday or mexicanContinue reading “Flank Steak Street Tacos”

Exit 5 Korean BBQ

Let me set the stage for you. You walk in to the restaurant, you’re seated at a large table around a small grill that is sunken in to the table – a permanent fixture. Before you can even look at the menu, you are greeted by a server and a dozen little dishes – theseContinue reading “Exit 5 Korean BBQ”

Bangrak Market

Bangrak Market is a staple in Seattle. They are bringing delicious Thai food to Seattle in a fun, bright atmosphere. You walk in to the restaurant and are greeted with tantalizing smells and loud music. Their vibe is all about replicating Thailand street food and street markets and you are definitely transported to another country.Continue reading “Bangrak Market”