Pioneer Square & the International District
In addition to the International District restaurants listed below, you'll find a large food court at Uwajimaya, 600 Fifth Ave. S. (tel. 206/624-6248; www.uwajimaya.com), a huge Asian supermarket. Its stalls serve foods from various Asian countries. It all smells great, and everything is inexpensive, which makes it a great place for a quick meal.
Capitol Hill & Madison Valley
Also worth trying in this area is Pizzeria Pagliacci, 426 Broadway E. (tel. 206/726-1717), which is affiliated with the Pizzeria Pagliacci in the Lower Queen Anne neighborhood.
The Eastside
The Eastside, the high-tech suburb on the east side of Lake Washington, includes the cities of Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah, and Redmond. By far the most celebrated restaurant on the Eastside is the Herbfarm, a much-lauded establishment serving high-end, herb-driven regional cuisine. Its nine-course dinners are legendary in the Northwest.