Guanaco's Tacos Pupuseria
Don’t be distracted by the tacos in the name. You are eating here for the thick stuffed corn cakes from El Salvador called pupusas. Like the bruising older bro…
4106 Brooklyn Ave NE
Northeast Seattle
206-547-2369
Northeast Seattle
206-547-2369
Aladdin's Gyro-cery and Deli
Aladdin Gyrocery’s falafel and gyro sandwiches are perfect student food: cheap, fast, filling, portable. That the gyros happen to be delicious is an adde…
4143 University Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-632-5253
Northeast Seattle
206-632-5253
U DupBop
University of Washington students have a new place to grab yakisoba, teriyaki, bibimbap, kimchi fried rice, sushi, poke, and other staples at this Asian fusion…
4124 University Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-632-6975
Northeast Seattle
206-632-6975
Samurai Noodle
Samurai has shoyu and dipping-ramen dishes, but the tonkotsu is the thing—rich, unimpeachably tasty pork ramen with thick, perfectly cooked slices of pork. You…
4138 University Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-547-1774
Northeast Seattle
206-547-1774
BB's Teriyaki Grill
A teriyaki haven on the Ave, popular with UW students and loved for its spicy teriyaki sauce and generous helpings of veggies on the side to justify the main, …
4221 University Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-696-6423
Northeast Seattle
206-696-6423
H Mart
At long last, Asian supermarket H Mart has found its way to the Ave. What does this mean for you? For starters, you'll be able to find unique-in-the-States ite…
4216 University Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-547-0767
Northeast Seattle
206-547-0767
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Flowers Bar & Restaurant
Located on the Ave, Flowers gets a diverse group of customers, but the regulars are UW students who aren't down for frat row. It's comfortable and has a full …
4247 University Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-633-1903
Northeast Seattle
206-633-1903
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
U:Don
Chef/owner Tak Kurachi specializes in house-made Sanuki-style udon noodles made with organic wheat flour imported from Japan; you go along a laboratory-style c…
4515 University Way NE
Northeast Seattle
(206) 453-3788
Northeast Seattle
(206) 453-3788
BBQ Chicken
This place indeed serves barbecued chicken, but also Korean food, which tipper Terry says is good: "Their gochujang packs a lot more heat than at other Korean …
4525 University Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-547-5151
Northeast Seattle
206-547-5151
Texians BBQ
This new barbecue restaurant serves brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and other smoked meats, as well as sides like mac and cheese and collard greens. Guests also ha…
4520 University Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-547-5432
Northeast Seattle
206-547-5432
Costas
Costa's is a Greek restaurant serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. It's family-owned and operated, and opened its doors in 1975. Come here…
4559 University Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-633-2751
Northeast Seattle
206-633-2751
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
Koa
The University District is packed with cheap eats for cash-strapped students, but one of the most underrated and soul-soothing options might lie within Koa, a …
4754 University Way NE
Northeast Seattle
Northeast Seattle