A Lamb's Quandary

Restaurant · Ballard

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"After 13 years, Ballard’s beloved brunch spot, the Fat Hen, closed in September and springing up in its place just a month later is A Lamb’s Quandary, specializing in… more brunch. Regarding the name, owner Nelson Wong explains that he is the lamb in question, per his zodiac sign, and the quandary is what to do with the restaurant he’s bought. The answer turns out to be to make waffles in all kinds of permutations, like a waffle sandwich with five-spice brisket and kimchi or a waffle topped with maple syrup, ricotta, and blueberry compote. There’s also an elaborate hash brown scramble with optional fried chicken accented with lemon zest and scallions. No lamb on the menu yet, but it’s still early days." - Harry Cheadle

The Best New Restaurants in the Seattle Area, March 2025

1418 NW 70th St, Seattle, WA 98117 Get directions

alambsquandary.com
@alambsquandary

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