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Where locals eat in Seattle
Start with Toshio's Teriyaki in Rainier Valley for chicken teriyaki, Dog in the Park in Downtown, 1520 4th Ave for the Seattle dog and Marination Ma Kai in West Seattle for the tacos and a lychee margarita. Here are all 6, with what to get at each.
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What are the local restaurants in Seattle?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Toshio's Teriyaki (Rainier Valley), Dog in the Park (Downtown, 1520 4th Ave) and Marination Ma Kai (West Seattle). All 6 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Toshio's Teriyaki, get chicken teriyaki. At Dog in the Park, get the Seattle dog. At Marination Ma Kai, get the tacos and a lychee margarita. At Sea Wolf Bakers, get the loaf of the day and a croissant.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Seattle: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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Places change: check hours before you go. Pins come from addresses and OpenStreetMap and can be a little off. Updated November 7, 2026.