Seattle Food Guide: Unlock the Delicious Secrets of the City by the Sea

Seattle, King County Seafood • Salmon: As a port city, Seattle has high-quality salmon. Whether it's fresh salmon sashimi or smoked or grilled salmon, it's worth a try. At some seafood restaurants in Pike Place Market, you can taste tender and delicate salmon sashimi, paired with special wasabi and soy sauce. Smoked salmon has a unique smoky flavor and can be served as an appetizer or with bread. • Dungeness crab: Seattle's Dungeness crabs are large and meaty, and can be steamed or stir-fried with chili. Steamed Dungeness crab retains the original flavor of the crab meat, which is tender and juicy. Just dip it in a little ginger and garlic sauce to taste its fresh and sweet flavor. Stir-fried Dungeness crab combines the deliciousness of crab meat with the spiciness of chili, making it more appetizing and delicious. • Clam chowder: This is a classic Seattle soup. The rich cream soup base is filled with fresh clams and served with crispy croutons. When tasting, first take a sip of the rich soup to feel the sweetness of the cream and the freshness of the clams, then dip the croutons in the soup to add richness to the taste. In the cold winter, a bowl of steaming clam chowder is very comforting. • Oysters: Seattle's oysters are known for their freshness and plumpness and are known as "milk of the sea." You can try them at restaurants like The Walrus and the Carpenter, where the oysters are tender and smooth, with a hint of salty seawater. Paired with lemon juice and special sauces, they taste even better. Meat • Steak: Seattle has many restaurants that offer delicious steaks made from high-quality local beef. After careful cooking, the steaks are tender and juicy. For example, some steakhouses offer a variety of different cuts of steak for customers to choose from. Filet mignon is tender and soft, while sirloin steak is chewy. Paired with fries, vegetable salad, and a glass of red wine, it's a very enjoyable dinner. • Barbecue ribs: This is a classic American dish. The ribs are marinated and grilled for a long time, making them tender and fall off the bone. During the grilling process, the sauce fully penetrates the meat, making the ribs both sweet and smoky. They are usually served with fries, pickles, and other side dishes. Snacks • Mexican-style tacos: You can find them at street stalls and Mexican restaurants in Seattle. The taco shell is crispy, and the inside is filled with rich fillings such as grilled meat, beans, and fresh vegetables. Paired with special salsa, sour cream, and other sauces, the taste is rich and flavorful, affordable, and delicious. • Handmade ice cream: Seattle has many handmade ice cream shops that combine various local fruits and creative flavors. For example, there are fresh raspberry, blueberry, and strawberry flavors, as well as unique flavors such as lavender, honey, and caramel sea salt. The texture is delicate, and the sweetness is moderate. Whether in the hot summer or other seasons, it can bring a sweet enjoyment. Main Dishes • Seafood pasta: Made with fresh local seafood such as mussels, shrimp, and squid, paired with homemade tomato sauce and herbs, and cooked with pasta. The noodles absorb the freshness of the seafood and the sweet and sour taste of the tomato sauce, making them delicious. Every bite is filled with rich seafood, making it a favorite for seafood and pasta lovers. • Vietnamese banh mi: This sandwich, which combines Vietnamese and French flavors, is very popular in Seattle. It usually uses crispy baguette bread filled with grilled pork, chicken, vegetables, cilantro, chili, and other ingredients, paired with special sauces. The taste is rich, with the crispiness of the baguette, the aroma of grilled meat, and the freshness of vegetables. Desserts • Raspberry cheesecake: Made with fresh local raspberries and cheese, the cheesecake is delicate and soft, with a moderate sweet and sour taste. The sweet and sour taste of raspberries perfectly balances the richness of the cheese, making it a sweet memory for many people. • Apple pie: This is a classic American dessert. Seattle's apple pie is usually made with fresh local apples. The apples are cut into small pieces, cooked with cinnamon, sugar, and other seasonings until soft, and then baked in a pie crust. The pie crust is crispy, and the filling is sweet and delicious. It can also be served with vanilla ice cream for an even better taste. Coffee • Pour-over coffee and single-origin coffee: Seattle is one of the important birthplaces of coffee culture. There are many coffee shops here that offer high-quality coffee beans from around the world. Pour-over coffee and single-origin coffee are very popular. Baristas carefully brew each cup of aromatic and rich coffee according to different coffee beans and customers' taste preferences. You can taste the most authentic coffee at the first Starbucks store or visit some niche independent coffee shops to experience different coffee flavors.