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Din Tai Fung
The dining options at University Village are slim pickings—but throw your name in at Din Tai Fung while you shop, and prepare for an exciting meal involving soup dumplings, noodles, and other Chinese dishes.
Araya’s Place
Araya's Place is one of our favorite spots for Thai food in Bellevue, and it also happens to be totally vegan.
Adulis Restaurant
Adulis is a great Ethiopian spot in Greenwood that excels at defin miser and lamb tibs. Head here for a quiet lunch.
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You don't have to spend a lot at these restaurants to come away satisfied.
Maria Luisa Empanadas
Maria Luisa is an Argentinian empanada shop in Ballard where you can sit down to a pretty amazing stuffed pastry.
The Best Lunch Spots In Seattle
The 18 best spots for a leisurely sit-down lunch—especially if you don't have to work.
Madras Dosa Corner
A perfect weekday lunch in Issaquah should include a giant masala paper roast and mango lassi from Madras Dosa Corner.
Bad Chancla
For a quick snack on Capitol Hill, head to Bad Chancla—a takeout-only sandwich shop with tasty dishes like a picadillo beef-stuffed bolillo and ropa vieja rice bowl. Just be warned the portions are small.
Maíz Taquería
Make Maíz Taquería your next stop for a casual sit-down lunch in Ballard and excellent tacos.
Habesha Cafe
Prioritize this Hillman City Ethiopian spot for its excellent beef tibs sandwich and vegan combo platter.
Boiling Point
No need to worry about overcooking the meat at this hot pot chain—the woks come to the table with all the stuff precooked for a no-frills, but still rewarding, experience.
Chengdu Memory
Prioritize the herbal broth with pork stomach and roe-filled fishballs at Chengdu Memory—a family-run International District hot pot spot that isn't a giant robot-filled chain.
Ken's Market
Ken's Market is an ordinary Greenwood grocery store that serves an extraordinary Thursday-only smashburger from the deli counter. Swing by after 11am to grab one.
Leschi Market
Leschi Market is known for its big selection of wine and snacks, but it's the prime rib sandwich you should really stop in for.
Lucky Louie Fish Shack
Grab some chowder and crispy fish from Lucky Louie Fish Shack, a fish and chips stand at SeaTac Airport.
Evergreens
When it feels like the only green thing available at SeaTac airport is a martini olive, stop by Evergreens for a giant salad with lots of toppings.
Kilig
Prioritize this Filipino spot for noodles, soup, and tangy chicken wings the next time you're in the International District.
Sizzle & Crunch
Sizzle & Crunch is a casual Vietnamese counter in the University District that serves bánh mì, rice bowls, and salads—but you can find better elsewhere.
Valhalla Sandwiches
For a massive sandwich that doesn't compromise on taste, grab takeout from Valhalla in Greenwood.
Take 5 Urban Market
Take 5 Urban Market is a small neighborhood store in Ballard that has great sandwiches—and an even better chicken caesar wrap.
Other Coast Cafe
Head to Other Coast Cafe—a sandwich shop in Ballard—for excellent versions of meat, cheese, and sauce on bread. But don't sleep on their vegan options.
The Original Philly's
For a foil-wrapped cheesesteak bursting with sliced meat and molten cheese, head to The Original Philly's in Mt. Baker—a Seattle staple since 1995.
Mendocino Farms
If you find yourself in South Lake Union around lunchtime, Mendocino Farms is a great option for casual sandwiches and salads.