Khan's Mongolian Grill

15842 1st Ave S
Burien, WA 98148

Tori J. writes: For anyone who misses Changs, I'd reccomend this for lunch.  The place is set up with a pretty simple concept. Pick out your own food, bring it to the register, tell them if you want meat ( chicken, pork, lamb, beef) or Tofu and they fry it on a big…

Baja Bistro
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

2414 Beacon Ave. S
Seattle, WA 98144

Mitzie H. writes: I think this might be my gay boyfriend #2 (GBF#2) and my 'spot' if you know what I mean. *wink wink* I've been here twice with him once for dinner and once for brunch.  And being a lover of Baja styled Mexican food I had high hopes for this place and…

Central Bark
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

838 Poplar Pl S
Seattle, WA 98144

Maria C. writes: 5 stars for a clever name. Actually, I dropped my doggie nephew off here one day as a favor to my sister and man, my kids' daycares were never this fun. See dogs run. See dogs run in packs. See dogs pulling arms out of sockets trying to run with dogs…

Vino Volo

17801 Pacific Hwy S
at Sea-Tac Airport
Seatac, WA 98158

Sheila Y. writes: Super happy this place is in SeaTac, because it makes getting to the airport early a treat.  I plop down in a comfy leather chair, pull out my laptop, or book du jour and order up a glass of something Pacific NW tasty.  I also usually end up buying a…

King Wha Mandarin Chinese Restaurant

605 Sw 152nd St
Burien, WA 98166

Satori W. writes: My first visit to King Wha was about two years ago when I lived in Kent. I was told it had the best Mongolian Beef. I went with three guys and they all ordered the Mongolian Beef. I, however, not being much of a beef fan when it comes to Chinese…

Azteca Mexican Restaurants

153 SW 157th St
Burien, WA 98166

Jasmine M. writes: Mimi and I stopped in to get some margaritas and grub prior to catching a 4pm showing of Sweeney Todd at East Valley. It was just yesterday when the Seahawks had their 1st playoff game against the Redskins. The bar was jammed packed like we…

Robbins and Co. Housemoving Inc.

818 SW 142nd Street
Burien, WA 98166

Tiffany D. writes: It started out a little shaky - the beginnings of our foundation.  Contact would be made and then nothing.  I worried.  I doubted.  How deep would the cracks go?  

But then.  Things settled.  The foundation set.  All was secure.

Life is level again.

Galliano's Cucina

14201 Interurban Ave S
Tukwila, WA 98168

Chris F. writes: In a place like Tukwila/Southcenter where there is very little in the way of great, hole in the wall restaurants (it's mainly chains and fast food in the mall area) Galliano's offers delicious Italian fare at a reasonable price. The two different…

Diamond Knot Brewery

621 Front St
Mukilteo, WA 98275

terrell m. writes: I've been waiting for while to be able to write a review where I subtly imply that I was on a date. Ok, that wasn't subtle at all. Shit.

Yeah, I went here with a man after a long day of hiking. We enjoyed some tasty brew and sandwiches. I've been by…

Huckleberry Square Restaurant

14423 Ambaum Blvd SW
Burien, WA 98166

Joel M. writes: I was going to give Huckleberry's only four stars but when I sat here and really thought about it, there's really nothing to make this place short of practically perfect. Sure, it's not in a great neighborhood but it's not the ghetto. (There is a…

Sidewalk Dance Steps on Broadway

Capitol Hill
Seattle, WA 98168

Tiffany S. writes: Great article about the steps at http://seattlepi.nwsou...

Only one dance is made up. The rest are real steps that they collaborated on with the Arthur Murray Dance School. I never knew it was created as art. I always thought it was just advertising…

Randy's Restaurant

10016 E. Marginal Way S.
Seattle, WA 98168

Alyson L. writes: Randy's, you have a piece of my heart for being open on New Years day and offering a full menu and not making two hungry ladies wait for a decent breakfast.

Admittedly, it was not the best breakfast I've ever eaten, but the hot pink and orange retro…

Taqueria El Rinconsito

14406 Tukwla International Blvd
Tukwila, WA 98168

Bounce B. writes: Let us pause a moment to give thanks for El Rinconsito: lunchtime savior of suburban workers, lard-coated mecca of omnivores, hechicero of salt and smoke. It took a long time to find, but it was so worth the search.

The taqueria sits on a fairly…

Richmond Beach Saltwater Park

2021 NW 190th Street
Seattle, WA 98177

D.J. Y. writes: Ahhhh.... the smell of saltwater, the sunset views over Puget Sound with the snow covered caps of the Olympic mountain range in the foreground....ahhh....wha t could be better......(rumble rumble, squeal, clang, swoooosh!) SWEEEET MOTHER OF GOD!…

Pho & Banh-Mi Saigon

810 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144

Adam C. writes: Tasty banh mi sandwiches. Last time I was there, the iced coffee was pre-made, which docks a few points. The sandwiches are made to order though, and you can select your options, from pate to sriracha.

The Salmon Guy
Neighborhood: International District

611 12th Ave. S
c/o The Parking Lot
Seattle, WA 98144

Zach E. writes: The Salmon Guy, found sporadically in the parking lot of the Leschi Center/Seattle Indian Center at the foot of Beacon Hill, is the man to go to for smoked salmon in this town.

Look for a red pickup truck with Canadian plates and a camper top, with…

Sponge

3107 S. Day St
Seattle, WA 98144

Koizumi Y. writes: Sponge was voted Seattle's best for offering language classes to children from newborn to 5 years of age. Spanish, French, Mandarin and Japanese languages are taught in an immersive and interactive environment which includes standard phrases, songs,…

Oberto Sausage Company
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

1715 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144

D.J. Y. writes: One word..................BEE FY!!!  Damn fine jerky and Pepperoni!  They've been a NW fav since, well... since forever!  Fond memories flood back for me, this place and it's products have been consumed in mass quantities by my family and friend for…

Java Love Cafe
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

2414 Beacon Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144

Diana L. writes: Yeah - I really wish that I could come up with 5 for this place.  The location is good, they are filling a coffee shop hole on North Beacon Hill nicely, it's a neat space, and serve Mexican that seems like it might be good just based on the menu.…

Stewart Lumber & Hardware Co
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

1761 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144

Tom L. writes: I bought a few 4 x 10 doug fir beams and some pressure treated posts, and 6 x 6 piers from there.  Great products..., because the knowledgable attendant babies the lumber.   He allowed me to be picky and didn't become frustrated when I made him roll…

Island Soul Caribbean Cuisine
Neighborhood: Columbia City

4869 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118

Nina N. writes: wanted to go...

went..

waited....

forgot the appetizer...

still gave it to us....

still charged us ( I get it margins ).. then don't forget it...

nestea mixed sweeet tea ( no good )....

gumbo: good flavors not enough okra and really watery..

oxtail dinner…

El Quetzal
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

3209 Beacon Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144

Mitzie H. writes: Like any southern Californian I love a good torta and trying to find one in Seattle is like trying to find a needle in a haystack.  After reading the reviews for El Quetzal I thought I finally found my needle.  I was excited all day Friday knowing…

Hidmo Eritrean Cuisine
Neighborhood: Central District

2000 S Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98144

Hanafi L. writes: What a great place!

I suggested Hidmo for a family birthday dinner only because I knew they had African music on Sunday nights and I'd heard pretty positive words from friends.

As it happens, my daughter in law is allergic to onions, so I called ahead…

Emerald Downs

2300 Emerald Downs Dr
Auburn, WA 98001

Diana L. writes: I have a friend who put himself through school working the window at Longacres, then the OTB in Southcenter while Emerald Downs was being built, and finally Emerald Downs paved his way to an MSW. He now spends his days helping the "misfits and loony…

Burger Bliss

1101 Supermall Way
Auburn, WA 98001

Jason N. writes: when i found this in the food court of a mall i was really shocked that the food was really good  . the people that work there really know how to treat someone when they come to the counter . they really make u feel like u are welcome there ! so…

Mando's Disc Golf Pro Shop

122 W Main St
Auburn, WA 98001

Tim C. writes: Ahhhh...a shopper's paradise. No need to search all across the Puget Sound or hunt down the funky looking van with storage bins stuffed full of discs and Cheech & Chong-esque looking fellows to find the right disc for your playin' needs.

I was so…

Equipment Sales & Surplus

1801 W Valley Hwy N Ste 105
Auburn, WA 98001

Tom L. writes: This place sells surplus equipment from Jet, Powermatic, Oliver, Performax, and Wilton... some others too I think, whatever they can get their hands on.  My Jet drill press came a little costmetically dinged, but the price was well worth it.  The…

Supermall of the Great Northwest

1101 Supermall Way
Ste 1268
Auburn, WA 98001

Julia Z. writes: I'd call this the Auburn Pretty-good Mall, not really a Supermall, but maybe I'm too picky.

The good:
- the carousel and the nice granny who was running it
- the food court
- the Eddie Bauer outlet
- lots of shoe stores
- kid friendly overall

The bad:
- the…

Mercantile Antiques

125 E Main St
Auburn, WA 98002

Mark J. writes: This is currently my favorite junk store.  The dealers here are doing something way different than I expected...they are making a tidy profit based on what they paid for the items they have to offer....this means that dealers can still buy from…

Eddie Bauer Factory Outlet

1101 SuperMall Way Suite 1336
Algona, WA 98001

Julia Z. writes: We got outstanding service in this store yesterday, so much so that I actually asked the gal who helped us if they were on commission (no). She was friendly, happy to get us a different size or color, and shared her experience with the clothes in…

Carousel At the Supermall

1101 Supermall Way Ste 1007
Algona, WA 98001

Julia Z. writes: If you're a little kid, this carousel's awesome. If you're the parent of a little kid, the carousel here could be used as please-let-Mommy-shop bribe material without doing too much harm.

It costs $2 or 3 for $5, and under-42" tall kids need to have a…

Tim's Cascade Snacks

1150 Industry Dr N
Algona, WA 98001

Scotty D. writes: awesome old fashioned chips! great for snacking and i do alot of snacking with these!. love the idea of mole in a chip flavor great spice with the chocolate is AWESOME and i really miss the sweet dill pickle flavor. if you se it contact me ASAP!

Bb McGraw's Family Restaurant & Sports Bar

440 16th St NE
Auburn, WA 98002

Shannon G. writes: Unfortunately I don't frequent, b/c I may see someone from my high school. But this is the closest thing to good dance options in South King County.

Gradie's Cafe

16 E Main St
Auburn, WA 98002

Nick D. writes: Gradie's makes the meanest sandwiches around!  Come in and listen to Gradie play his strat for you sporting his greaser look and great service.  Get here for a home-made style lunch or come in just to say hi.  Everyone here's very nice and you get to…

Donut Star

914 Auburn Way S
Auburn, WA 98002

Jeff B. writes: Great little donut shop South of Seattle - best to get them to go.

At my place of work, the maple bars are the most popular donuts in the greater Seattle area.

Denny's Restaurant

521 Auburn Way S
Auburn, WA 98002

Nick D. writes: This Denny's location always offers me excellent service!  I come here about once a month when my flight gets delayed out of Auburn and I need to kill a few minutes by killing my hunger.  Stop by and see what I mean!

Valley 6 Outdoor Theaters

S 277th & Auburn Way N
Auburn, WA 98002

Dan T. writes: So lately there's been some crazy talk about a yelp get together at a drive-in http://www.yelp.com/ev... . Well after the latest round of cancellations I said screw it! I decided to go over there myself to see what the fuss was all about. Besides I'm…

Sanjaya Malakar

Federal Way, WA 98003

Matt C. writes: Sanjaya Malakar, also known as the "Exalted Ruler of the Universe of Sanjaya", is a 17 year old contestant on American Idol.

I am one of the many people who were fooled by "Bad Sanjaya", the strange creature in the Faux-Hawk (7 pony tails in a…

Costco Warehouse M

35100 Enchanted Pkwy S
Federal Way, WA 98003

tony g. writes: I have a love/hate relationship with Costco. I love the fact that I can buy a lot of crap for a discount, and super duper awesome and cheap pizza. I hate Costco because everyone else loves it. I dont know how many times: people ran into my cart; I…

La Casa Bella

31254 Pacific Hwy S
Federal Way, WA 98003

Mark J. writes: I am a Jew from New York..and as such I am ordained to search for restaurants and critique them.  This place...where do I begin?....first, I will tell you about the  decor...then the food.  

The decor is bad.  Really bad.  It comes off as a repainted…