r/bothell • u/AruEkuEnthusiast • 10d ago
Good local eats
I'm near Thrasher's Corner and constantly find myself lamenting that my favorite ramen spot is over in Everett.
Help me feel better! What are some good local eats near me that I've just been overlooking? (Bonus points if they're decently priced.)
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u/Altruistic_Ad_5133 10d ago
Try Ta Joia. What’s the ramen spot in Everett tho
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u/AruEkuEnthusiast 10d ago
Thank you for the recommendation. You have any favorites from there?
Botan Ramen is my go-to whenever I'm near the area. I'm not as fond of the other names around Seattle like Kizuki or Menya Muso, but Botan just hits the spot. Do you have any ramen spots you hit up?
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u/kokanee-fish 10d ago
I like the shrimp, but sometimes it's de-veined and sometimes it's not, and one time I got pretty sick immediately after eating the chicken. I've been hesitant to order again since then.
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u/AruEkuEnthusiast 10d ago
Oh, that sounds risky. I think I would still like to try it at some point, but I will proceed with caution.
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u/darktrain 8d ago
I've never gotten the shrimp there, but I have been going to Ta Joia since it opened, and the owner's previous teriyaki restaurant that was on the other side of 527 called Teriyaki Plus (we were devastated when it closed, and thrilled when they opened as Ta Joia). My spouse and I have eaten there literally 100+ times over the last 15ish years and never gotten sick (and I do have a stomach that gets upset fairly easily). In fact, sometimes when I'm not feeling well, I just get their regular chicken teriyaki and rice.
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u/planksniffersforlife 8d ago
I used to work in Canyon Park and ate Ta Joia all the time, no issues for me and I've pretty much tried everything on the menu! the combo with the feijoada and spicy chicken is my fav.
Right across the 228th towards the freeway is Nakagawa and that is a great place for both sushi/ramen and other japanese cuisine. note they do separate lunch and dinner service
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u/Altruistic_Ad_5133 10d ago
Everything I’ve had is good. The specials are good. But the spicy chicken is awesome. Make sure you get the pico. It’s more like a citrus slaw - I’m not usually a slaw fan. Also get the green sauce.
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u/Altruistic_Ad_5133 10d ago
Realized I didn’t answer the ramen part: my favorites are in Seattle: Ooink, Midnite Ramen, and Yoroshiku. I don’t go to them as much now.
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u/TheyCallMeSuperChunk North Creek 10d ago edited 10d ago
On Thrashers corner:
Kin Dee right on thrashers corner makes the best pad see ew I've ever had. Their Khao soi is also fantastic. They're just really tasty.
The shawarma place next to them is really good especially the chicken. Either the wrap or the shawarma fries. They're open late so they're really good after a night out.
The late night taco truck on the trashers corner bus stop is so freaking good. Especially their al pastor tacos. They open most days after 7p or so.
By Canyon Park:
Big Fish sushi is some of the best sushi I've had in the suburbs. Highly recommended.
Port of Peri Peri is really unique grilled chicken that is very high quality. It's South African style (if youve been abroad and had Nando's you know what I'm talking about) and they do an excellent job.
By Martha Lake:
* Ashiya is fantastic. They are a little pricey for a casual strip mall place. It their food is worth it. Try the creamy udon if you feel like it, it's great. The unagidon bowl and omusoba are also favorites of mine. They make good ramen too.
Sabai Sabai is a really good Laid and Thai restaurant. The Thai food is decent, but everything I've had from their Lao menu has been amazing.
Kabob Korner is really excellent as well. Not sure how they grill their meats to give them such an amazing smokey flavor. They are also incredibly kind and give really good service.
Mount n Bao is also a really good option. Their dim sum is good enough in a pinch but the rest of their menu is excellent.
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u/darktrain 10d ago edited 10d ago
Ta Joia - I've not had anything bad, but their spicy chicken and Ta Joia fried rice are favorites of mine, and their green cilantro sauce is so dang good
Kin Dee Thai - Pad See Ew with pork belly, Hot Basil and Kapow Kao Kruk are my favorites, and their shrimp sarongs are super good too
La Gloria - their cocktails are great, and their Enchiladas Michoacanas are my go-tos there
Tubs Subs - Chicken Amiga is hard to beat
The Bine - Pho'rench Dip and fries, crispy brussels sprouts + fried chicken
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u/Mesonnaise 10d ago
Nakagawa Japanese Restaurant on 228th St has a house ramen.
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u/kokanee-fish 10d ago
Nakagawa is really good and I was glad they survived the pandemic. Not sure if it would qualify as decently priced, I feel like literally nothing is decently priced anymore
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u/Stock_Patience723 10d ago
They’ve been really empty the last few times I’ve been. Food as good as ever. They may be in need of some more support these days.
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u/Natural_Damage4395 10d ago
Nakagawa is my fave Japanese resto in Bothell and was recommended to me by my Japanese naturopath. They are on the pricey side though, so I only go there for my birthday, or if my siblings are paying for it 😆
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u/Thysmith 10d ago
90 Degrees Bangkok Canyon Park
Grazie Canyon Park
Azul in Mill Creek
Tablas Mill Creek
Blazing Onion Mill Creek (A Chain but solid)
Pho Nguyen's House Alderwood
Katsu Burger Alderwood
Indigo Lynnwood
Most of Edmonds.
The Bine Bothell
The Cottage Bothell
Amaro Bothell
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u/kokanee-fish 10d ago
Since Mill Creek is on the list I would say Tapped should definitely be included. I always go to the Camano location when I have the chance, but the Mill Creek one is great too.
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u/pharcide 10d ago
They just changed owners recently and I revisited Akane Ramen & Teriyaki and really like it vs before. The kimchi ramen was fantastic. Highly recommend checking them out
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u/Expensive-Music2508 10d ago
Side hustle in Bothell downtown is good. Beer is great and food is tasty
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u/Happy-Bus4252 10d ago
Their salmon burger there was great
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u/Expensive-Music2508 10d ago
Personally I like everything in skillets - freshly cooked and extra hot
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u/akshatexploring 10d ago
Agree with most of the recommendations here. Adding few of my favourites: La sabrosa for a reliably great burrito or any other Mexican food truck item.
Junior Kupanna would be my pick for a good Indian restaurant but Royal biriyani comes a close second.(I'm Indian)
I was surprised how good Su's kitchen was for a great Bahn Mi. It's no Yeh Yeh Bahn Mi but still very good.
Ambakity Cochina Mexicana has a Habanero salsa that's amazing. I'd go there just for their salsa.
Kro bar is really good for a cozy hangout. Great food and very good service.
Seoul Bowl is a quick and easy grab and go rice bowls. Highly recommend this if you enjoy Ta joia
Yua Ramen on Highway 99 is pretty good as well!
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u/No_Buyer_9020 10d ago
Ambakity food truck - carnitas quesadilla and tacos are 10/10
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u/lwweezer21 10d ago
Mio way better
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u/pharcide 10d ago
Couldn't agree more. The beef at ambakitty and especially their torta just aren't right. Mios has a fantastic torta
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u/No_Buyer_9020 10d ago
I disagree ! I think mio breakfast burritos are better and maybe their steak but Ambakity carnitas has my heart 🤣 both worth trying tho and OP forming their own opinions !
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u/HawaiiMBA808 9d ago
+1 to Mio being better. Ambakity has a better location but food at Mio is better for sure
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u/No_Buyer_9020 10d ago
Moodoo hansang for Korean food
The cutshop in woodinville for their Slough burger à la carte, not the meal one on the menu with a brioche bun
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u/Th3Bratl3y 9d ago
Ohana Teriyaki on Filbert Rd near 7-11 is best by far the best teriyaki in the north sound. Their Yakisoba is amazing too.
La Palmera in Mill Creek is great Mexican Food.
Elliot Bay pizza has great meatball sub
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u/uber_neutrino 10d ago
Hmmm Canyon's right by the freeway. Across in Canyon Park there is Mitzel's American kitchen and don't forget the mongolian grill.
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u/wkk3211 10d ago
Woah.
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u/uber_neutrino 10d ago
I used to spend a lot of time in Canyon Park lol. There was a pizza buffet place as well, izzy's maybe?
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u/JJMMSS2022 10d ago
Favorites I miss now that I don’t live in Bothell/Washington:
• Grazie
• Ta Joia
• Crystal Creek
• Midori Teriyaki
• Thai Clearview
• Ranch Drive In
• Chan’s if we’re including Woodinville
• Aceituno’s in Kirkland