Seattle's Best Takeout 2008

Traditional house-cured meats, offbeat sandwiches and bargain prices make this unique shop a local favorite.

Reviews:

• “Best salami in the country”
• “Oxtail…………OX NOT !!!!!!”
• “not so hot”
• “Must be nice to be so busy”
• “Fun little place”

Tips: Lines are out the door by noon. Prepare to be patient or grab lunch after 1pm.

Salumi

Large portions, authentic flavors and a family-friendly atmosphere make this West Seattle Thai restuarant a local favorite.

Reviews:

• “Consistently good Thai and good friendly service”
• “Delicious, Cool Place, Ample Parking on Street”
• “Best Thai food I have ever had”
• “Best Thai Food in all of Seattle”
• “Consistently Good”

Tips: Call ahead for carry-out orders. There’s still usually a line out the door to pick them up, especially on weekends.

Buddha Ruksa

This comfortable Queen Anne shop brings boutique quality and green values to the world of convenience food.

Reviews:

• “Great food Great space Great service!”
• “Great Food, Great People”

Tips: The portions are generous, and priced accordingly. Be realistic about how much food is needed—-some single-servings work for two; some two-person side dishes provide enough for four.

Eat Local

There’s always a line out the door for savory Russian turnovers from this Market institution.

Reviews:

• “Excellent pastry”
• “Delicious Delicious”

Tips: Grab a piroshky or sweet pastry, then park yourself in Victor Steinbrueck Park across the street and watch the passing parade.

Piroshky Piroshky

This casual Caribbean sandwich spot is well-hidden in Fremont.

Reviews:

• “Midnight Cuban sandwich is EXCEPTIONAL! In the area? Paseo is definately a must!”
• “If they ever go public, I would sell every other stock I have and buy buy buy into this franchise!!!”
• “Best Sandwiches – not so good on service”
• “CALL AHEAD: Out of sandwiches too often! "
• “Worth the wait”

Tips: The restaurant is cash only.

Paseo Caribbean

Single-handedly bringing to Seattle’s attention the virtues of Mandarin home cooking.

Reviews:

• “Snappy Dragon hits the spot!”
• “Best Chinese takeout in North Seattle”
• “Lunch Specials are Cheap”
• “potstickers to die for!!”
• “Snappy the Yucky Dragon!”

Tips: Online discounts: Buy a half case (6) of any of Judy Fu’s Gourmet Sauces at 10% discount; Buy one case (12) of any of Judy Fu’s Gourmet Sauces at 20% discount.

Judy Fu’s Snappy Dragon or email Judy Fu’s Snappy Dragon

Downtown workers have lined up every weekday for 20 years to get a turkey sandwich from this legendary lunch counter.

Reviews:

• “Great food beats the sometimes mediocre service”
• “A Hidden Seattle Landmark”
• “keep walking”
• “a joke”
• “Y’all keep eating at McDonald’s if you don’t like this place”

Tips: The lunch rush piles up amazingly fast around noon—get there at 11:50am to avoid the worst crowds.

Bakeman’s Restaurant

Inexpensive downtown Thai makes for great lunch takeout.

Reviews:

• “Not sure how they receive all the 5 stars”
• “Best Thai Cusine …Mae Phim Pike”
• “Good, Not Great!”
• “Great Foods with Best Price”
• “Mediocre Thai”

Tips: If you plan on eating in, best go before noon or after 1:30pm; otherwise, takeout is your best bet for a work-day meal.

Mae Phim Thai Restaurant

A labor of love for two transplants from Pennsylvania and New Jersey, this laid-back East Coast deli specializes in authentic Philly cheesesteaks and subs.

Reviews:

• “Best Philly cheesesteaks in Seattle!”
• “Best CheeseSteaks in town”
• “The Real Deal!”
• “Bread alone is not enough”
• “FINALLY a great cheesesteak in Seattle”

Tips: Come Seahawks season the deli stays open later; call ahead for exact schedules.

Tat’s Deli or email Tat’s Deli

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