This time of year, nothing sounds or tastes better than piping hot chili, classic meat and potato dinners, or spicy, creative ethnic cuisine. You can find it all in Kent. Here are just a few spots to enjoy some winter dining.
Warm up with some spicy fare. Feed your need for spice at Banyan Tree Thai restaurant at Kent Station. If you want some heat, try the steamed spicy mussels, barbecue pork or drunken noodles, or choose from a slew of curry selections. Tom yum soup with mushrooms, lemon grass, galangal (aka Siamese ginger), kaffir lime leaf, chilis and fresh lime juice is a house favorite.
Bite into gyros, falafel and so much more. Winter is a great time to try some authentic Mediterranean fare at Olive Tree Mediterranean Restaurant. Warm your belly with traditional kebobs, falafel, gyros and loads of vegetarian options. If you’re looking for a bowl of cold-weather relief, try the tepsi, a traditional Iraqi dish of fresh eggplant, tomatoes and onion baked in tomato sauce and spices.
Take the chill off with chili. JP’s Taproom+Grill offers an array of dishes made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. But nothing says winter warmer like JP’s chili, made from steak and ground beef simmered in Omission IPA with veggies, spices and black beans. The beer in the chili doesn’t really count. Be sure to pair your bowl with one of many brews on tap, including several regional selections.
Get a taste of Hawaii. It’s winter in the Pacific Northwest and you deserve a little sunshine on a plate. Enjoy traditional island dishes and some creative twists at Aloha Hawaiian Grill.
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