Nue Just Might Have The Wackiest Menu In All Of Washington But It’s Amazing

There are a lot of unique, quirky, decadent, and downright delicious dining options in Washington, especially in our larger cities like Seattle. And the Emerald City's Capitol Hill neighborhood is especially full of such options. In a vibrant neighborhood like Capitol Hill, it takes a lot for a restaurant to stand out in the crowd. But if you ever get the chance to dine at Nue, you'll quickly realize it's one-of-a-kind... and in this case, that's a very good thing.

Nue is located in the middle of 14th Avenue on Capitol Hill in Seattle, where it has been since its 2015 opening.

In Japanese mythology, the Nue is a supernatural monster, a beast made of the parts of several animals. Given the vision of this place, the name is pretty fitting.

Nue has a small dining room, an even smaller bar area, and some outdoor seating options.

Reservations are accepted, but in limited quantities so they'll always have space for walk-in guests.

The vision here is pretty simple: the food isn't meant to be too traditional, too abstract, too trendy, too fusion, or anything other than "freakishly awesome."

The menu could be classified as global street food. The owners are avid travelers, and the team strives to bring the uniqueness of food found abroad right here to Washington.

Since this is meant to be creative cuisine, the menu changes frequently.

However, you'll always have a few classic options, like the delicious Spicy Chengdu Fried Chicken Wings, pineapple cornbread, and South African Bunny Chow, a stew served in a bread bowl.

Brunch is served daily, which means you'll have plenty of opportunity to feast on the Chengdu Chicken & Waffles.

Nue’s Signature Spicy Chengdu Fried Chicken Wings pair perfectly with a waffle and maple syrup.

The South African Sunny Bunny is loaded with chicken masala and topped with a sunny side egg.

Even if you don't normally photograph your food, you might find yourself sending out some pictures of your brunch at Nue.

Nue is open seven days a week, which is fantastic since you'll probably want to try nearly everything on the menu.

Come see what happens when the talented owners and chefs are allowed some serious culinary freedom.

Stepping out of your comfort zone is exciting, even at meal time. Would you dine at a place like Nue?

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