This industrial-chic gem in Seattle serves up fresh poke, loco moco, and hefty rice bowls, capturing the spirit of Hawaiian comfort food with a casual vibe.
"Since fries are such a beautiful invention, we’re skeptical when restaurants try to turn non-potato foods into fries. But one of the best incarnations of deep-fried sticks goes to Sam Choy’s crispy spam fries dunked in tonkatsu sauce. Now that that’s out of the way, we also stop by this Hillman City poke shop for the buttery marinated raw salmon (which we prefer over their ahi tuna). Whether you order yours tossed in shoyu or spicy mayo, as a rice bowl or as a filling for crunchy tacos smeared with edamame hummus, you’re in good hands here. " - carlo mantuano, aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"We’d pop by this Hillman City institution solely for the buttery hunks of marinated raw salmon, which steal the spotlight from minced ahi. Whether you order yours tossed in shoyu or spicy mayo, as a rice bowl, or stuffed in crunchy taco shells smeared with edamame hummus, it’s some of the best seafood on the South End. " - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"Poke travels well to begin with, and Sam Choy's is our favorite spot in Seattle to grab some. Their marinades are full of shoyu-blasted flavor, with tender salmon cubes and furikake-sprinkled rice to soak it all up. And if you're truly on the go, you could grab some spam musubi for the road." - aimee rizzo
"The raw marinated fish at Sam Choy’s is delicious, whether you order it in a furikake-topped rice bowl alongside sesame seaweed salad or delicious poke tacos filled with edamame hummus and spicy mayo. There are a ton of sauce options like classic shoyu, sriracha, and wasabi aioli, and you can add some crunchy spam fries for an incredibly satisfying lunch (or a refreshing summer dinner)." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"This roving pop-up specializes in refreshing flavors of Hawaiian shave ice (such as lilikoi, strawberry colada, and mango sago) and has been popping up again this year, including Sam Choy’s Poke to the Max and Cakes of Paradise. Best to keep an eye on Mike’s Instagram page for where it’s headed next, because preorders go fast." - Gabe Guarente
