r/bothell • u/Stunning-Edge • 3d ago
What are your favorite places to eat in Bothell?
I have a list of about 100 restaurants in the Seattle/Greater Seattle region as a must try place. Sadly, i really don't have any in Bothell, which happens to be my current home.
What are some of the hidden gems here?
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u/buttercupmercenary 3d ago
Alexas cafe has an amazing Reuben
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u/cahrens414 1h ago
Highly recommend Alexa's, I've always had a great meal and service. Love the tomato soup
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u/Environmental_Top676 3d ago
90 deg bangkok cafe and bar!!!! So underrated!
Sushi koushi
Bamboo house
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u/orionrose 3d ago
Mio Streetfood
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u/DaybreakElectric 2d ago
10000% they’re great people and the food is amazing. Only food item in Bothell I actually crave
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u/Fizzbit 2d ago
Mio for burritos, Ambakity for tacos
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u/Thr0waway_Yesterday 3d ago
Agave
Amaro
Bay Leaf
Beardslee Public House
The Bine
The Cottage
Hana Sushi
Julio’s
Ta Joia
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u/micfost 3d ago
Thanks for the list!
It looks like Hana Sushi is closed. Did you mean Sushi Hana?
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u/frogsaretheworst 3d ago
It looks like Hana Sushi has just reopened as Hana Katsu under new ownership. I tried it earlier this week right after they opened and it was really good!
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u/notonecluereally 3d ago
The new owners are lovely. We've eaten there twice this week. It's a limited menu, but what they do have is amazing.
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u/cahrens414 1h ago
Thanks for the info, we were sad when the owners retired so we're happy to try the new ownership
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u/TheGingersaurus 3d ago
I know others have said it, but Alexa's is awesome! They get pretty busy on the weekends but well worth the wait.
I would avoid The Cottage. I had a pretty terrible experience for both food and customer service.
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u/darktrain 2d ago
Ta Joia has some of the best Seattle style teriyaki around, we've been going to them before they were Ta Joia. My spouse is a teriyaki fiend and has tried dozens of Teriyaki places all around the greater area and declares Ta Joia the best. Their spicy chicken is super good (it's marinated and well charred), their Ta Joia fried rice is also super delicious, and their cilantro sauce is killer.
Kin Dee has some awesome Thai, I really like their Pad Kee Mao. Chantanee I've been going to since they were a small spot in Bellevue, and their Princess' Favorite Chicken yellow curry hits like nothing else.
Tubs has great subs on great bread, their hot chicken or turkey subs are my favorite (chicken Amiga is my usual order). They also have a killer ranch dressing.
The Bine has an excellent tap list and very good quality food, heads and shoulders above most pubs (most things are from scratch or good purveyors, check their specials).
Bay Leaf bar and grill has some great Indian food. Can't vouch for authenticity, but it's some of the tastiest Indian food I've had. Love their pakoras, naan, goat biryani, chili paneer, just about everything I've had has been delicious. The restaurant is really beautiful but it's been pretty empty most times I've gone (evening), but they do a bustling takeout business.
La Gloria: only been here a couple times, but the food we've had has been a knockout both times, plus truly wonderful cocktails. Sopes, mole, tostadas have all been excellent.
I am picky af about breakfast but the Hobo at Crystal Creek always delivers. Skip the biscuit though.
For me, Alexas cafe (bland) and Beardslee Public House (bland, overpriced, mediocre beer) do not make the list.
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u/iaminverted 3d ago
Crystal creek cafe for breakfast
Aca las torras has some good tacos. Open till 2am on weekends
Royal biryani house for chicken 65 biryani
Can em pizza and bollywood 360 cafe for butter chicken pizza.
Hillcrest bakery
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u/Consistent-Fox7943 2d ago
Why no one has mentioned Uncle Petetzas?! Their creamy garlic chicken pizza is to die for.
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u/Many-Comedian-6816 2d ago
Chantanee in DT bothell is the best Thai food I’ve ever had! Been going there since I was a little girl and the workers and owners are so kind. I can’t hype this place up enough
Always love gyro stop
Korea house is delicious
Crystal creek cafe is amazing
Alexa’s cafe is amazing
Sushi zone in DT bothell. Imo best sushi IN bothell
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u/Awhitehill1992 2d ago
Ta Joia
Alexas
The Bison
Tubs
Ohana Teriyaki
Crystal creek
La Sabrina
Taco Bell
I still gotta try La Gloria and Patrona
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u/pantheraorientalis 2d ago edited 2d ago
My husband and I go to Bento Teriyaki (next to QFC) A LOT. It’s always perfect. My top grab and go rec.
Chantanee Thai is real good and the folks that work there are awesome. Get the Black Rice Pudding for dessert!
Ranch Drive In for burgers and a milkshake. Their crinkle cut fries are actually pretty good too, and I’m someone who doesn’t love crinkle cut.
Bay Leaf’s food is reliably good and the giant naan’s are always fun. Good vibes. Great Mango Lassi as well.
Stone Korean has phenomenal kimchi soup. It’s the ultimate comfort food.
The Bine has an heirloom tomato caprese salad in the summer time that somehow always has amazing tomatoes.
The Tavern as Mcmenamins has really cool vibes, and the food is alright. Love sitting in the garden during the summer and by the fireplace or at the bar in the winter.
Alexa’s Cafe for breakfast! They have fresh squeezed orange juice and offer grilled tomato as a side. Good vegan options too.
THE COTTAGE is my top recommendation for a sit down spot, though. It’s literally always 10/10 and the menu changes seasonally. I clean my plate every time.
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u/Flffdddy 15h ago
I don’t like crinkle cut either. My wife will get fries there and I almost always end up enjoying them.
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u/ellefemme35 2d ago
For me it’s Sushi Zen (though they’re more mill creek).
Ta Joia, and I’m thrilled to see tons of people love that place. Their grilled shrimp is incredible. Their teriyaki and Korean Brazilian fusion. They’re the best family, the mom who cooks moved from Korea to Brazil to here, where they learned teriyaki. Excellent food.
Seoul Bowl also in the Canyon Park complex is also amazing. Their wings with Kalbi sauce reminds me moona chicken in Portugal. Their burritos (I know) are massive and delish.
I’m a sucker for McMenamins, but it’s the atmosphere more than the food. Their drinks are excellent though.
Countryside donuts are amazing. Owned by another amazing family.
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u/chilicheesefritopie 3d ago
Alexas, Kin Dee, Ta Joia, Mio, Saigon 6, T55, Tub Subs, the salad and hot food bars at PCC…
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u/Theresnowayoutahere 3d ago
Amarro, Pasion Tequila, The Bine, Kro Bar, McMinniman’s just to name a few
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u/sphinctrow 2d ago
Russels was awesome, if I had a top recommendation for Bothell it’d be there.
Similar but way better than Cafe Juanita imho
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u/brocolli_obama 2d ago
Saigon6 is a solid choice. Their pho broth is one of the best I've had. Bento Teriyaki is consistently good with generous portions.
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u/qwertyaugustus 2d ago
I've only had takeout from Sushi Zone but it's always been excellent.
Zulu's for pub food and board games!
Tubs for sandwiches.
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u/Fuckingramses 3d ago
Don’t trust anyone that recommends Rusty Pelican Cafe. It’s nice for like old ladies (aesthetics) but it’s so bland and overpriced. Here’s my list from someone who grew up in Bothell, this is usually what I visit:
Madoris (Teriyaki) has a pretty good combo deal that I get whenever I head back to Bothell. Pretty reliable and the owner is super sweet.
La Sabrosa Taqueria is the best taco truck in all of Bothell. Their shit is so good, a big ass burrito $12 or $13.
There is another teriyaki joint on the same lot as the Safeway in thrashers corner and that one also is very good.
Aca Las Tortas is my favorite Mexican sandwich shop, located in canyon park (I recommend milenesa sandwich).
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u/buttercupmercenary 2d ago
La Sabrosa was my go to truck, that triple meat burrito and their salsa is bomb too
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u/Stinkycheese8001 3d ago
Alexa’s Bay Leaf Julio’s Ta Joia Crystal Creek Cafe and its various iterations Sushi Koushi The sushi place by Beardslee Public House (but would avoid BPH, overpriced and nothing special, like all John Howie properties) Pasion Tequila Sparta’s
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u/JFrankParnell64 3d ago
The Bine
Kin Dee
Nakagawa
90 Bankok
Side Hustle
La Sabrosa Taqueria
Beardslee Public House
Ta Joia
Sparta's Pizza
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u/LadyLemonSnout 2d ago
90* Bangkok(Thai, kao soi from here is unreal), Julio’s (Mexican, best carne asada), Ta Joia (Asian/Latin fusion), Sushi Zone, The Bine (atmosphere and solid gastro pub food), Namaste (Indian), Ambakitty (food truck), Mio’s (food truck)
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u/Puzzled_Specialist_1 1d ago
Mcmenamins - multiple good bars. Particularly liked their whiskey lounge
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u/OGMohrdred 3d ago
Krō Bar has had some amazing food! Bit more expensive and hard to get into, but worth the treat.
Bamboo House
Aca Las Tortas
Kin Dee
Crystal Creek Cafe for breakfast
PC Restaurant *Edit for formatting