Decent food in Tukwila?

[linzandchris]

We need to spend most of the day in Tukwila and all I can picture is chain restaurants. Anyone know of a decent place for lunch and a drink? Thank you.

[equinoise]

I also recommend the Southcenter sushi restaurant Miyabi. Not the broadest selection of fish but well prepared, and they tend to celebrate special events (such as the Japanese summer harvest festival) where you can play games of skill, win beer and specialty foods are served.

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Miyabi Restaurant
16820 Southcenter Pkwy, Tukwila, WA 98188

[linzandchris]

Thanks to the both of you. I posted this pretty late and checked the thread when we arrived in town. We ended up at Bai Tong (just as they opened) and had a fantastic lunch. I highly recommend the crispy garlic chicken! What a pleasure to drive past the Claim Jumper, Applebee's, etc. to discover some truly delicious food.

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Claim Jumper Restaurants
18725 33rd Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98037

Bai Tong Restaurant
16876 Southcenter Pkwy, Tukwila, WA 98188

[gingershelley]

Glad you enjoyed! I frequently meet clients in Southcenter area (easy mtg. place when they come up from Tacoma, and I go down from SEA...), and I cringe frequently when they want to meet at Olive Garden, Claim Jumper, etc.! I am always suggesting something else like Bai Tong, or Cedarbrook Lodge:)!

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Bai Tong Restaurant
16876 Southcenter Pkwy, Tukwila, WA 98188

Claim Jumper Restaurant
5901 S 180th St, Tukwila, WA 98188

Olive Garden
4221 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036

[MsMaryMc]

If your budget isn't too limited, take a look at Copperleaf at Cedarbrook Lodge http://www.cedarbrooklodge.com/copperleaf_restaurant.php. It's gotten rave reviews since it opened to the public (Cedarbrook used to be the corporate training and conference center for Washington Mutual Bank before they imploded).

There are a few decent places in and around Southcenter mall. Bai Tong is one (although I've never been as mad for it as a lot of people). Others I'd suggest are Racha Thai http://rachasouthcentermall.com/default.aspx and Duke's Chowder House http://www.dukeschowderhouse.com/ both of which are in the mall. Grazie Ristorante http://www.grazierestaurant.com/ is also quite good.

If you don't mind traveling to a nearby suburb, there are a lot more good choices in Burien, a 10-15 minute drive from the airport. I highly recommend La Costa Mexican Restaurant http://lacostaburien.com/ and King Wha http://www.kingwha.com/. The Tin Room Bar & Grill http://www.tinroombar.com/ and Elliott Bay Brewhouse http://www.elliottbaybrewing.com/loca... are also good.

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King Wha Restaurant
605 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166

La Costa Mexican Restaurant
206 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166

Elliott Bay Brewhouse & Pub
255 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166

Bai Tong Restaurant
16876 Southcenter Pkwy, Tukwila, WA 98188

Dukes Southcenter Chowder House
757 Southcenter Mall, Tukwila, WA 98188

Grazie
16943 Southcenter Pkwy, Tukwila, WA 98188

Copperleaf Restaurant
18525 36th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98188

Tin Room Bar & Grill
923 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166

[gingershelley]

Yes! If you like thai food, the BEST thai resto in Seattle area is right next to Southcenter;
BaiThong! 16876 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila - [phone]

Originally started by ex-staff of Thai airways to give the flight crews food from home on their layovers, they have attracted people from all over the area looking for authentic flavors, and some less- usual dishes on their menu (in addition to the more western favorites).
Nice atmosphere, good service; not a hole in the wall, but a nice destination thai place - with a full bar. Yum!