Looking to uncover all that Bitter Lake has to offer? Get to know this Seattle neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a nail salon to a doughnut shop.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Bitter Lake, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. La Cabaña
Topping the list is Honduran and Salvadoran spot La Cabaña. Located at 606 N. 105th St. (between North Fremont and North Evanston avenues.), it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 239 reviews on Yelp.
On the menu, you'll find traditional Salvadoran dishes like pupusa, tamales and enchiladas, as well as fried sweet plantains and flan. The restaurant also offers a variety of beers, wines and specialty drinks like horchata, tamarindo and maracuya — a sweet passionfruit juice.
2. NT Nails
Next up is nail salon NT Nails, situated at 13000 Linden Ave. North, Suite 103 (between 130th Street). With 4.5 stars out of 96 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Services offered include manicures, pedicures, acrylic nail removal, nail repair, waxing and more.
3. Aurora Donuts
Bakery Aurora Donuts, which offers doughnuts and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 13201 Aurora Ave. North (between 130th Street), 4.5 stars out of 78 reviews.
The bakery offers an assortment of doughnuts, as well as ice cream, coffee, espresso, bagels, muffins and more.
4. Chada Thai Restaurant
Chada Thai Restaurant, a Thai spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 197 Yelp reviews. Head over to 308 N. 125th St. (between North Phinney and North Greenwood avenues.) to see for yourself.
The restaurant specializes in traditional southern Thai cuisine, which is known for its spiciness. The menu features a variety of red and green curries, stir-fries and signature dishes like its crispy garlic chicken, served with a special sauce, lime leaves and basil.
5. Kiriba Sushi
Finally, check out Kiriba Sushi, which has earned four stars out of 182 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sushi bar and Japanese spot at 323 N. 145th St. (between North Westminster Way and North Phinney Avenue).
The sushi bar offers sushi and sashimi rolls, as well as tempura oysters, mayo crab meat, seared salmon nigiri, miso soup, sake, green tea ice cream and more.
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