Salima Specialties Brings Cham Cuisine to Skyway - Eater Seattle
"Salima Specialties in Skyway offers a menu that it describes as Pan-Asian but is truly Cham, a mostly Muslim Indigenous culture from Southeast Asia. The restaurant, opened in March 2022 by Nurhaliza Mohamath and her parents, celebrates Cham cuisine, which blends elements from Vietnamese, Malaysian, and Muslim culinary traditions. The restaurant features traditional Cham dishes alongside halal versions of local favorites, such as Vietnamese food, with all meats made in-house. Signature dishes include Salima's famous peanut sauce, chicken satay skewers, and the Cham bao, all embodying the unique Cham flavor with ingredients like toasted coconut milk. The restaurant aims to be a cultural hub for the Cham community in Seattle, providing a connection to their heritage and a taste of home." - Naomi Tomky
