The Best Restaurant in International District, Seattle

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A favorite culinary destination for its many varied Asian restaurants—from dim sum palaces to hole-in-the-wall noodle shops, the International District (I.D.) is a cultural destination. The Uwajimaya superstore and the Wing Luke Museum both warrant a visit before you settle in for an amazing—and spicy—meal here.

Hood Famous Cafe + Bar

$ | International District Fodor's Choice

Starting out small and growing on word of mouth, Chera Amlag's bakery and bar sprouted from the desserts she made for her husband's Filipino pop-up dinners. A 2022 expansion grew this elegant I.D. space where she serves her dazzling purple ube cheesecake, alongside cafe foods with Filipino touches, like sandwiches on pan de sal bread. Their coffee program can compete with some of Seattle's best, using beans from the Philippines and around Southeast Asia to make pour-over, espresso, and specialty drinks.