Gastro Globe-Trot

by Erin Chambers - 9,287 Reviews - 164 Lists

Updated: March 08, 2007

Tour the globe on a shoestring budget--with your mouth! We're in a recession, after all, so trade dreams of Mexican beaches for tangy salty tacos at a local establishment. There's no jet lag, you won't have the urge to wear a fanny pack or have to look up how to say "hello" in your Rick Steves guidebook. Seattle's got some of the best cuisine the world has to offer, in cozy neighborhood pockets throughout the city.

On this page:Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East, America, Latin America.

Africa

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant
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    2800 E Cherry St Ste A, Seattle, WA 98122 (map)

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Pan-Africa Cafe
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    1521 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

Asia

  1. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Taste Of India
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    5517 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 (map)

  2. 4 3 Star Rating: Average Tamarind Tree
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    1036 S Jackson St Ste A, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

  3. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Indo Cafe
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    543 NE Northgate Way Ste J, Seattle, WA 98125 (map)

  4. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Hing Loon Restaurant
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    628 S Weller St, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

  5. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Thai One On
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    12343 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125 (map)

  6. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Malay Satay Hut
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    212 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 (map)

    A unique, spicy mix of Chinese, Indian, Thai and Malaysian cuisines in an unassuming setting.

Australia

  1. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Australian Pie Co
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    425 SW 152ND St, Burien, WA 98166 (map)

  2. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Kangaroo & Kiwi Pub
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    7305 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

    A virtual Down Under for Aussies craving Fosters and Rugby.

Europe

  1. 11 3.5 Star Rating: Average Owl 'n Thistle Irish Pub & Restaurant
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    808 Post Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

  2. 12 3.5 Star Rating: Average Harvest Vine
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    2701 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112 (map)

    As close to authentic you can get: tapas fashioned from excellent ingredients served to happily cramped crowds of neighbors.

  3. 13 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Continental Pastry Shop
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    4549 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 (map)

    A Family-Owned and Operated Greek Diner with Local Charm and Satisfying Mediterranean Fare

  4. 14 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended From Russia With Love
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    1424 156th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007 (map)

  5. 15 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Le Pichet
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    1933 1ST Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

  6. 16 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Coppergate Restaurant
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    6301 24th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)

  7. 17 3.5 Star Rating: Average Feierabend
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    422 Yale Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 (map)

    Refreshingly modest German pub serves up hearty food and beer minus the lederhosen.

  8. 18 3.5 Star Rating: Average Osteria la Spiga
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    1429 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 (map)

    Voted Best of Citysearch Italian Food 2008

Middle East

  1. 19 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Kabul Afghan Cuisine
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    2301 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

  2. 20 3.5 Star Rating: Average Zaina Food Drinks & Friends
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    108 Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

  3. 21 3.5 Star Rating: Average Cafe Paloma
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    93 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

  4. 22 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Turkish Delight
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    1930 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

  5. 23 4 Star Rating: Recommended Caspian Grill Persian Cuisine
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    5517 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 (map)

America

  1. 24 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Pig Iron Bar-B-Q
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    5602 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 (map)

  2. 25 3.5 Star Rating: Average Sazerac Restaurant
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    1101 Fourth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    Join in the N'awlins-style frolic in this swank-yet-goofy hotel restaurant in the heart of downtown.

  3. 26 4 Star Rating: Recommended The Kingfish Cafe
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    602 19th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 (map)

    Upscale soul food that's well worth the wait.

  4. 27 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Paseo Caribbean Restaurant
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    4225 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

  5. 28 3.5 Star Rating: Average Crave
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    1621 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 (map)

    This tiny establishment is beloved on Capitol Hill for excellent, updated versions of classic comfort food.

  6. 29 4 Star Rating: Recommended XXX Rootbeer
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    98 N.E. Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA 98027 (map)

Latin America

  1. 30 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Tempero do Brasil
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    5628 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 (map)

    Live Latin beats and Brazilian spice on the tongue will have you swinging your hips all the way home.

  2. 31 4 Star Rating: Recommended Ipanema Brazilian Grill
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    1225 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    New Happy Hours! 3-6pm Monday-Saturday.

  3. 32 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Michateca
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    9710 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

  4. 33 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended La Carta De Oaxaca
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    5431 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)

  5. 34 3 Star Rating: Average Copacabana Cafe
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    1520 1/2 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)