Posted in Washington Food & Dining March 10, 2021 by

Eat Your Way Around The World Without Leaving This One Washington City

Miss traveling? We thought so. While we’re happy to see the light at the end of this strange tunnel, many Washingtonians are going a bit stir crazy, and understandably so. The good news is, we live in the most beautiful state in the country, and there’s plenty to explore right here in our own backyard. The better news is, it’s possible to eat your way around the world without ever leaving Washington.

Believe it or not, Renton is the 13th most diverse city in the nation, and they’ve got the cuisine to prove it. Here’s a small sample of the many delicious restaurants that will tide you over until it’s safe to hop on an international flight again.

First, take a little trip to Italy with a meal at Sansonina Ristorante Italiano on Rainier Avenue S.
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They've got plenty of elegant, socially distanced seating for you.
This restaurant is family-owned, the service is friendly, and the food is decadent.
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The menu consists of all your favorite pasta classics as well as some tasty meat and vegetable dishes. And don't even think about skipping the Tiramisu.
Craving the cuisine of India and Nepal?
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Himalayan Café can help with that.
The menu at Himalayan Café features 10 flavors of naan as well as the hard-to-find momos (Nepalese dumplings).
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The nearby Naan-N-Curry is an equally delicious option.
You'll find mouthwatering authentic Thai food at Ma.La.Kor Thai, a popular casual choice.
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You're welcome to get takeout or stick around and enjoy the spacious dining room.
Ma.La.Kor Thai serves all your favorite classic Thai dishes, plus a few things you've probably never heard of.
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You can't go wrong with whatever you order here.
Mezcal Fresh Mexican Grill and Tequila Bar is the place to go if you like your food spicy.
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They make a homemade Habanero salsa that will awaken your tastebuds.
The food here can best be described as contemporary Tex-Mex cuisine.
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Local ingredients are used whenever possible, so the food is as fresh as it can be.
You might also enjoy the authentic Mexican food at Torero's, which is located at The Landing.
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Fresh ingredients are a priority here as well.
Torero's is just as well-known for their margaritas as their food, so make sure to order one with your meal if you imbibe.
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The portions here are quite large, so come hungry.
For dessert, head to France... or check out the next best thing, Creme de la Crème.
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This bakery is known for its gorgeous custom cakes, but they bake smaller treats like macarons and tarts as well.
The dessert in the display case is so perfect, it's almost too pretty to eat.
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Almost.
If you need a pick-me-up, head to Boon Boona Coffee for some East African coffee.
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Here you can experience an East African coffee ceremony, which involves pan-roasting raw coffee beans, then brewing the beans in a clay pot called a jebena.
Every purchase here supports African coffee growers.
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The fact that the coffee is delightful is just a beautiful bonus.

These are just a few of the restaurants in Renton that serve tasty international cuisine. And since you won’t be able to try them all in a day, we highly recommend booking a night or two at the elegant Hyatt Regency Lake Washington and making a staycation of it.

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