"Bai Tong was great. I asked for a 5-star Larb Gai and it was hot and delicious, huge menu and very tasty."

"Bamboo Garden in Bellevue is my favorite; it serves a largely Chinese clientele. Spicy Talk and Spiced are good too."

"Bis on Main in downtown Bellevue is one of Bellevue's best restaurants, bar none. One of the best restaurants on the Eastside."

"It's one of the best restaurants in the country, much less in the Puget Sound region. It's a Big Night Out but it never disappoints. Have the rabbit. You'll be happy."

"Cafe Ori is still an undiscovered gem for plentiful, tasty Cantonese. And if you love hot n sour soup, it's worth the pilgrimage alone."

"Din Tai Fung Bellevue has the best pork dumplings, especially the ones that have the wonton soup in them."
"If you have kids, love good food, and love drinking even more, go here. You can watch the chefs making noodles right in front of you (great for the kiddos)."

"Facing East for a young, upscale vibe and great Taiwainese street food."

"Best sushi is Flo, without question."
"Absolutely do not miss Flo for sushi."

"Ginza (sushi/Japanese) in downtown Bellevue is fantastic. It doesn't even need a website or an ad campaign, it's constantly packed."
"I second Ginza not just for sushi, but for their inexhaustible menu of unique Japanese sides. Their Pumpkin Rice, Shishito Peppers and Ohitashi Spinach are divine. Never ever had anything but a superb culinary experience."

"Not only a great happy hour, but great lunch with amazing prices for such a nice restaurant. And of course, the best steaks on the Eastside."

"Jak's for steaks and the best burger east or west; a half-pound of top Nebraska aged beef on a bun."

"Good burgers. Great shakes. It's my lunch stop when I want to spoil myself."
"Lunchbox Lab, Jak's and John Howie Steak for burgers, no question."

"Vietnamese would be Monsoon East, and they have a really good cocktail program also."
"Solid food, always. Ambience is some of the best on the eastside. Incredible cocktails, too."

"Pogacha Restaurant is a great find in Bellevue & Issaquah. Cafe Pogacha is great for breakfast. Unreal prices for the quality."

"Best all around good food experience is Pomegranate Bistro in Redmond. The menu is small but everything is top notch. The main dining area has an industrial feel that puts a lot of people off, but the recently added bar area is very nice."
"Pomegranate is amazing. Unassuming location and simply delicious food with a great staff!"

"Everyone that has been knows it's the best Gyro in the Seattle area. Perhaps not as well known is that the Lamb Souvlaki, Spanakopita, and Mousaka are also all five star!"

"Spiced is great on 156th in Bellevue. It has the edge over Szechuan Chef for heat."

"Spicy Talk, for their hand-shaven noodles."
"The chef at Spicey Talk started in Greenwood, then 7 Star in the ID then Szechuan Chef, so he is old school great."
"Spicy Talk in Redmond for noodles, dumplings and Szechuan pepper dishes."

"You need to order the Taiwanese stuff. Skip the standard Chinese-America."