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these are my go-to places. Never had bad food and confident that I never will.

 1. Kirin Seafood Restaurant

555 W 12th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5Z 3X7
Canada
(604) 879-8038

Categories: Seafood, Dim Sum

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

5.0 star rating
  Update - 5/15/2011

made reservations this time around, got there 15 minutes early and was seated promptly even though packed inside. food was still amazing, fresh and hot. staff was great. This is my go to spot. For those who do not know, the lot outside is free, the…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    3/14/2011

    Driving from seattle 3 hours to canada because i was craving great dimsum i looked on Yelp for the… Read more »

 2. Garage

1130 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 322-2296

Categories: Pool Halls, Bowling, Bars

Neighbourhood: First Hill

5.0 star rating
  5/15/2011

i love this place. i can bowl when i want to and can play pool when i want to. they have pretty decent bar food and serves alcohol. Its not run down, its not dirty, the staff is great and always smile. drunk bowling and drunk pool? what more can a…More »

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 3. The Famous

6380 Fallsview Boulevard
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 7X5
Canada
(905) 354-7775

Category: Diners

5.0 star rating
  11/29/2011

Best pancakes i've ever had. Maybe i got lucky, i dont know but damn good. Crisp outer layer and light and fluffy inside. The maple syrup was great, but then again we are in Canada. The corned beef hash was real chunks of corned beef and the quality…More »

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 4. Daisy Dukes

121 Chartres St
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-5171
4.0 star rating
  3/15/2011

Alligator Po-Boy, large in size and in taste. Although not fried alligator as i had blindly expected, alligator sausage as it came out still had intriguing taste and texture. For the comparative types, alligator does not taste like chicken, even if…More »

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 5. Sea Thai

3812 E Colonial Dr
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 895-0985

Category: Thai

4.0 star rating
  3/1/2011

I was in town on vacation and was looking for a decent asian restaurant to go to. Being from Seattle, WA and traveling anywhere there is great food I would say Sea Thai has to be the fanciest Thai restaurant I have ever been to. The food was great…More »

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 6. The Joint

701 Mazant St
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 949-3232
4.0 star rating
  3/15/2011

Some of the better BBQ that I've had but not the best. Meats were a little on the saltier side but nothing a couple of beers couldn't counterbalance. The sauces were good and not over powering and complimented well, Only thing is that the meats…More »

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 7. Jae's Asian Bistro & Sushi

2801 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 323-0171
5.0 star rating
  5/2/2011

You will never find another sushi place like this. I've never had their stir-fry side of the menu, nor do I care to. Sushi is my addiction and Jae's is where I succumb to my inner crackhead. Every piece of fish is extremely fresh...I would not be…More »

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 8. Red Robin

17300 Southcenter Pkwy
Tukwila, WA 98188
(206) 575-8382
4.0 star rating
  6/22/2011

I've been coming here forever. I love the burgers, i love the garlic fries, and the onion rings. there is nothing to complain about, everything here is good. My favorite is the whisky river BBQ burger cooked medium with extra BBQ and garlic fries. I…More »

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 9. The Rock Wood Fired Pizza

34817 Enchanted Parkway S
Federal Way, WA 98092
(253) 835-7625
3.0 star rating
  4/11/2011

Haven't been to this Rock for ages but decided to drop  in after finding out my taco destination closed early for the night. Busy Friday night, waited about ten minutes until we saw a group leave from the bar. The "Buckets" here are wayyyyyy better…More »

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 10. Leonard's Bakery

933 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 737-5591

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Kaimuki

5.0 star rating
  6/14/2011

4 choices, regular sugar coat, cinnamon, custard filling (my favorite), and chocolate fill. The filled ones are best when eaten right away and the coated ones are good for later. The first time i went there i had to wait in this ridiculous line that…More »

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 11. Mediterranean Mix

205 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 341-9265

Categories: Greek, Mediterranean

Neighbourhood: Pioneer Square

4.0 star rating
  4/11/2011

i love the gyro's here. Kind of depends on the time of day that you order though. For some reason, the late night guy makes the gyro's a lot better than the day time guy. I will admit that the day time gyro's do kind of suck, but the night time one…More »

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 12. Dick's Drive-In

111 NE 45th St
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 632-5125

Categories: Fast Food, Burgers

Neighbourhood: Wallingford

5.0 star rating
  6/29/2011

when you think about it, the burgers are greasy, the fries are extra greasy, and your two-ply napkin is transparent after you are done. BUT, boy do i crave these burgers every single time i am reminded of it. Damn, why did i have to write this…More »

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 13. Goma Tei Ramen

1450 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 947-9188

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Ala Moana

5.0 star rating
  6/14/2011

the place is clean, simple but beautiful, waitstaff is amazing. left half of the restaurant is for soup eaters at the counter where the staff checks on you like every minute. The right half is tables for 3 or more people. The best ramen i've ever had…More »

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 14. Taqueria El Rinconsito

4619 NE Sunset Blvd
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 430-2606

Categories: Mexican, Sandwiches

5.0 star rating
  11/1/2011

Combo Carnitas! (Fried Pork Dish) THE BOMB! also the steak tacos are very good but i think everybody already knows that. Dont get their shredded chicken dishes though, they are always dry and tough. EXCEPT for the Pollo Asado (also the bomb).…More »

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 15. Mama Woo's BBQ

2080 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 941-6262

Categories: Korean, Barbeque

Neighbourhood: Moilili

4.0 star rating
  6/19/2011

The short ribs are spectacular! man that was a good lunch. Tiny little place, and would of easily missed but i was driving by and said shoot im hungry lets try it. The chicken is good too and so is the rice. The sides could use some work because the…More »

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 16. KiMOBEAN Coffee

2113 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 924-7678

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Waikiki

5.0 star rating
  6/18/2011

The people here are cool. Kind of have an attitude, but i dont blame them with all the non-english speaking tourists that asks them weird not able to understand questions.  I would have an attitude too! They didn't give me one though because i didn't…More »

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 17. Riverside Casino

14060 Interurban Ave S
Tukwila, WA 98168
(206) 248-2363

Category: Casinos

4.0 star rating
  11/1/2011

for me it's the food. i dont come to gamble, and their kitchen is open.....all night? not sure because i've been there at 4am and had breakfast before. Forget Denny's, and Sharis, this place is the bomb. i always get the 3 of a kind, 3 sausages, 3…More »

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 18. Raney Brothers BBQ

Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 371-5078

Categories: Food Stands, Barbeque, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: West Seattle

5.0 star rating
  10/19/2011

it's sad to see that this place only had 2.5 stars. Their pulled pork sandwich is amazing! The ciabatta bread was great and the pork was soooooo tender and juicy. Okay, so their ribs are not as amazing but i enjoyed them very much. The BBQ sauce…More »

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 19. Kushibar Japanese Bar & Restaurant

2319 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98127
(206) 448-2488

Categories: Japanese, Lounges

Neighbourhood: Belltown

4.0 star rating
  11/8/2011

i came here for a sake tasting and a friend told me to try the spicy nabeyaki udon. I had just eaten and was not hungry at all but i was curious, i havent had good udon since Hawaii. The clay pot came out sizzling and bubbling. IT WAS SOOOOO…More »

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 20. Firenze Ristorante Italiano

15600 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 957-1077

Category: Italian

5.0 star rating
  3/25/2011

Costolette di Agnello...Just get it, trust me. If you must know what it is, it translates to "Lamb delivered from a divine being." Just kidding but it has to be somewhere along those lines. I've been here once, and if the food can blow me away like…More »

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 21. Galliano's Cucina

14201 Interurban Ave S
Tukwila, WA 98168
(206) 242-8859

Category: Italian

5.0 star rating
  3/25/2011

you're looking for a fancy italian restaurant? sorry this isn't it. But i can tell you this, I took my current girlfriend here on our first date. Keyword, current...yep, that's all it took. A dinner at my favorite Italian restaurant and I'm in like…More »

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 22. Marukame Udon

2310 Kuhio Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 931-6000

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Waikiki

5.0 star rating
  6/18/2011

i love it! Okay so it's somewhat fast food but they go through so much volume and rotation that the items are always fresh. The broth is great! light and flavorful, and the noodles are handmade everyday! I know this because my hotel was near there…More »

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 23. Senor Taco

33120 Pacific Hwy S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 661-9915

Category: Mexican

4.0 star rating
  7/8/2011

I REALLY REALLY like their fish tacos. Noon has a line out the door and nowhere to sit, but other than that you should be able to grab a bite and sit comfortably. The spicy beef tacos is good, the pork taco is good. I would never order the burrito,…More »

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 24. Taqueria El Rinconsito

301 N Central Ave
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 813-1300

Categories: Mexican, Sandwiches

5.0 star rating
  5/17/2011

tacos from here are like mcdonald's fries. Addicting, and constantly crave it. I would say the renton rinconsito on sunset is slightly better but not a huge difference. They are both satisfying. Cheap and good eats.

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 25. The Columbia Tower Club

701 5th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 622-2010

Category: Social Clubs

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  8/7/2011

I brought my girlfriend for our 1 year anniversary. I would not have gone anywhere else. some people go to the space needle for the view of the city. I go to the Columbia tower for the view of the space needle =0)
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 26. Palace Korean Bar & Grill

15932 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 957-3522

Categories: Korean, Barbeque

4.0 star rating
  3/22/2011

I've been to this place twice and enjoyed it both times. I have read some of the lower reviews to see why they would dislike this place so much and i would have to agree with some things. First off it is true that the sides aren't the best so the…More »

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 27. Texas de Brazil

5259 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 355-0355
5.0 star rating
  9/21/2011

wow...just wow. make reservations because you definitely need it, even at 9 pm on sunday nights. the salad bar is amazing, the meats are amazing, well except for the chicken, but why eat chicken at a steakhouse anyways. you want to impress a date?…More »

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 28. Top Gun Seafood Restaurant

12450 Se 38th St
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 641-3386

Categories: Seafood, Dim Sum

4.0 star rating
  4/24/2011

By far one of the better Dimsum restaurants in Seattle/Bellevue area. I live in Renton, and used to live in South Seattle and would still drive to Factoria just to go to Top Gun. In all honesty i would rather drive to Richmond, BC for Dimsum but…More »

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 29. LuLu's Waikiki

2586 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 926-5222

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional), Music Venues

Neighbourhood: Waikiki

5.0 star rating
  6/14/2011

Damn good, best loco moco I've ever had. $12 for my girlfriend and I to share and we're both full, can't beat it. Then again I barely ever eat breakfast anyway. Server gave me an english muffin instead of the wheat that I asked for but im glad…More »

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"In search of ultimate food nirvana"

Review votes:
53 Useful, 43 Funny, and 19 Cool

Location

Renton, WA

Yelping Since

September 2010

Things I Love

Spicy

My Hometown

seattle, wa

When I'm Not Yelping...

I am cooking, drinking, or eating

Why You Should Read My Reviews

family owns restaurants, all i do is eat and cook

The Last Great Book I Read

anthony bourdain's kitchen confidential

My First Concert

Tribal seeds reggae

My Favourite Movie

Waiting

My Last Meal On Earth

REAL sushi

Most Recent Discovery

Japanese Mayo (OMG....)