Add warmth to winter’s dark, chilly days with a spoonful of Kent’s best comfort food. Within the city’s global cuisine you’ll find tasty options from pho to po’boys, dumplings to macaroni and cheese.
Kent’s self-guided food trails direct you to five categories of dining, for whatever mood you’re in. If it’s comfort food you’re craving, consider these local favorites:
- Maggie’s on Meeker serves generous platters of breakfast and lunch favorites. Omelets and pot roast are top choices, though the bacon gets the most thumbs up.
- Vinason Pho is a tasty way to warm up, with locally sourced ingredients and bone broth cooked for 24 hours. Linger a bit to sample brews from the beer wall and the menu’s many gluten-free options.
- Nana’s Southern Kitchen specializes in fried chicken, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, and potato salad. The team’s generous hospitality feeds your heart and supports the community.
- Maza Grill’s marinated meats and flavorful Pakistani dishes should be on your must-try list this winter. All of Maza’s meat is prepared Zabiha Halal and ranges from steak to lamb kabobs to slow-cooked beef nihari.
- Mama Dough has Chinese dumplings, pancake rolls and xiao long bao to fill you on a cold day. The location on East Valley Highway makes it a convenient takeout spot.
Consider booking a hotel room and spend the weekend as a Kent foodie! Find more dining and travel inspiration at visitkent.com.