Burger Hut
The Ave.'s Burger (and kabob) Hut is a hit among UW students--it's open 'til 3 am each night, and serves classic burgers as well as paneer burgers and chicken …
4142 University Way
Northeast Seattle
206-632-0324
Northeast Seattle
206-632-0324
Samir's Mediterranean Grill
Walk up to the window or sit inside next to the huge mural—either way you can expect to get a great falafel or kafta, packed with spices, for student-fri…
1316 NE 43rd St
Northeast Seattle
206-633-1778
Northeast Seattle
206-633-1778
Aladdin Falafel Corner
Aladdin Falafel Corner, just up the street from Aladdin Gyro-cery, is another great late-night option if you find yourself on the Ave. As the name implies, the…
4541 University Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-548-9539
Northeast Seattle
206-548-9539
Village Sushi
A popular sushi spot serving the inhabitants of the U-District. There is also a vintage LP collection adorning the walls, and a bunch of audio equipment strewn…
4741 12th Ave NE
Northeast Seattle
206-985-6870
Northeast Seattle
206-985-6870
Persepolis Grill
Persepolis on the Ave is named after the capital city of the ancient Achaemenid empire. Its Persian/middle eastern food gets mixed reviews.
5517 University Way
Northeast Seattle
206-524-3434
Northeast Seattle
206-524-3434
Ginza
Ginza is a much-loved Eastside restaurant serving homestyle Japanese fare and some sushi. The pumpkin fried rice (served inside a pumpkin!) is reportedly great.
103 102nd Ave SE
Bellevue
425-709-7072
Bellevue
425-709-7072
Japonessa
Japonessa Sushi Cocina's concept: "Sushi, Bar, & Lounge with a latin twist that'll move you." The place looks stylish (black chandeliers, taupe-and-platinum st…
500 Bellevue Way NE Suite 130
Bellevue
425-454-1585
Bellevue
425-454-1585
Toyoda Sushi
Toyoda is the hidden gem of Lake City; its existence is a well-kept secret, spread mostly by word of mouth. The fish is unbelievably fresh and creamy: For whol…
12543 Lake City Way NE
Olympic Hills
206-367-7972
Olympic Hills
206-367-7972
Caspian
Caspian serves Persian family-style stews, rice, and kabobs.
1806 136th Pl NE
Crossroads
425-747-9500
Crossroads
425-747-9500
Hummus Bistro
This well-liked Bitter Lake/Broadview place (almost to Shoreline) makes Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food, including cuisine from Syria, Lebanon, and more, wit…
14419 Greenwood Ave N
Broadview
206-364-1425
Broadview
206-364-1425
Izumi
Commenter mtallen says, “Most likely the best Japanese comfort food outside of Maneki,” and commenter Reg says, “This is where we take Japanese executives who …
12539 116th Ave NE
Totem Lake
425-821-1959
Totem Lake
425-821-1959