We know Seattle’s food scene sizzles, but now it’s official. Two Seattle-area restaurants landed coveted spots on Yelp’s 2025 Top 100 Places to Eat in the US. Let’s dig in — there’s a lot of delicious ground to cover here.
Aroy Mak Thai Food — No. 7
This North Seattle restaurant really took its name, which means “very delicious,” to heart. Using family recipes that have been passed down for 40 years, the owners have built a menu of crispy + deliciously seasoned chicken dishes, along with other Thai curries and soups. Yelp reviewers mentioned dishes like the Khao Soi noodles as being especially delightful.
Paju — No. 74
It’s not a surprise that this Korean restaurant, now located in South Lake Union, made it to the list of favorites. It’s been buzzed about for years by publications like “The New York Times” (which has commended Paju thrice) and “The Infatuation.” Pro tip: order the Paju fried rice, which includes squid ink + quail eggs. It’s the most talked about menu item for all of the right reasons.
