Location :
Pike Place Market
Seattle
(same side/a few steps away from the Starbucks outlet)
After reading about it's recognition and seeing them featured in travel vlogs, I knew it had to be a food destination in this trip.
Luck was sure on our side as we were not only...
Read MoreLocation :
Pike Place Market
Seattle
(same side/a few steps away from the Starbucks outlet)
After reading about it's recognition and seeing them featured in travel vlogs, I knew it had to be a food destination in this trip.
Luck was sure on our side as we were not only guided to it's location but, was also recommended the best item on the menu!
James, on duty at the Visit Seattle Visitor Information Kiosk right by the Pike Place Market/Post Alley (going to the Gum Wall) was the epitome of a Seattle Ambassador!
At first glance, Oriental Mart's storefront could mislead you and thereby miss it.
Step up to whoever is manning upfront, and there on the table, where everyone pays for purchases, is the handwritten menu.
Looking the menu over, we were torn on the different items we wanted.
Thankfully, we remembered what James recommended, the "Trust Me" plate.
Problem solved! Turns out, the Trust Me plate contains a bit of everything in the menu!
After putting in our order, we were led to a bar-like counter at the back of the store.
And then (!).... it came, a plateful of delicious Filipino food that, at first glance, will probably puzzle some diners.
Nevermind plating aesthetics, it is what makes your mouth and stomach happy that matters!
And (!), I do mean happy!
As I gobbled up my Trust Me plate, which consisted of:
Adobo
Chicken Curry
Afritada
Longganisa
A bowl of Salmon Sinigang
and (!) completing the feast, RICE!
The owner also graciously gave us a taste of the Boneless Daing na Bangus which, we would have regretted not tasting as it was simply mmmmm....delicious!
My only regret (but, I would rather regret given another chance to dine there again) is that they do not serve coffee.
Writing this just reminds me of one of the best meals we had in Seattle and I highly recommend everyone go and experience a very unique dining experience but, well worth it!
Be forewarned: If you expect dining with the usual restaurant ambiance (table setting, folded napkins set, etc.), this is a totally different experience BUT, let this NOT deter you....GO!
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