Lunch in Hong Kong ? Nope. Just Rentong

We had heard the  rumors of a Restaurant in Renton that could compete with the best in Seattle's China Town.  So we traveled to the block just south of the Renton Airport  to "Hong's Garden Restaurant" for Lunch.  Specifically: Dim Sum !!! 

What is Dim Sum?  It is basically Chinese finger food that is served in small portions within a steamer basket or bowl. I do not do it justice, but pictures do.

It all began 18 years ago when the owner "Janie"  brought the "House of Hong" from China Town.

  Want consistency:  The House of Hong and Hong's Garden have been serving Dim Sum for over 55 years!!!!  Lunch is served Monday - Friday 11am - 2:30pm.  Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pm.  

Our choices are marked on the Menu shown below.  All were great.  I prefer the fried not steamed selections.  There are many different selections.     

My favorite was the "Baked Lean Pork Pies # 23 (shown below)

Tired of the lunch time sandwich or burger? Then travel to  HONG'S GARDEN and enjoy their amazing lunch special.  Say hi to Janie the owner. BUT, DO NOT TAKE HER PICTURE.  Janie also wanted us to mention that they have a great Happy Hour 

2:30-5:30pm during the week.

Happy Eating.

Melrose Grill !! Champions of the Steak

Voted Best Steak House in the State of Washington !! My wife and I can not tell you how many Rib Eyes we have put down within these hallowed walls.  Too many to count.


Do you remember Daniel Victor Kirkman?  Probably not.  But you do probably know him as Boone Boone Kirkman the local Boxer who once fought George Foreman back in November of 1970.  He owned the Melrose Tavern in 1972 and is a local legend.  

The Tavern is now the Melrose Grill and is a hidden gem that Renton can call its own.  The menu is absolutely fabulous, the people working there are even better.  On a Saturday Night look for a stout, bald man behind the bar or working the floor.  Ask to sit in Leroy's section because, he is a PISTOL.  Be prepared, he is going to treat you like he has known you for years.  You are in for a treat.  


Not to be outdone by the male servers, there is Jaime, who can hold her own with Leroy, but in a different style.  She understands what a person wants out of the Melrose Experience and goes beyond the call of duty to make your evening a culinary delight. All the people at the Melrose make it a quality evening.


Anyone for bread and butter.  They serve you a basket before the main meal and you have to watch yourself, it is so good you could fill up before the steak arrives.


I prefer a Hefferveisen, but no matter what you like like, their bar will not disappoint you.

Did I mention they have STEAK. My typical meal is:  Rib Eye Medium Rare, Baked Potato with all the trimmings on the side.  How they grill their vegetables is a trade secret.  You have to try them.  My better half enjoys shrimp or the salmon entre.  There is not an average dinner selection on the menu.  The Metropolitan Grill? Ruth's Criss? or Jak's Grill? Hands down, or Forks down, The Melrose Grill is better.


Did I mention to look at the pictures hanging on the walls?  They show the history of the Melrose, not to mention, the 3 legged Ghost Dog. 


http://melrosegrill.com/

Loretta's Northwesterner in South Park

Do you like Hamburgers and Fries?  Do you like to eat them in an Airstream Trailer?  Then we found the perfect spot to do this!!!!


We happened upon it while googling a place to eat in South Park.  Yes, I know it is not Renton, but my Mom's name is Loretta, and my beautiful spouse has a thing for Airstream trailers, and, Azzizza their great waitress, lives in Renton.  There you have it.


 Its ranking had 4-5 stars from all of its reviews.  And, they mentioned that there was  a trailer parked in back for us to dine in.  

Say no more.  We were off and driving.  In reality, South Park is only about 10 minutes from Renton.  


The Airstream lived up to the billing.  It was a funky, eclectic, dining room for a small group of people that allowed you privacy from the other patrons.  


I asked Azzizza what they were famous for.  The answer was fast and true:  Tavern Burger and Fries.  I ordered the double, and we split the fries.  Do you remember when fries were hand cut and deep fried?  Those past days are back.  The burger taste like I cooked it on my weber BBQ and the fries were big, thick, and pure heaven.  You need to stop everything and get over there and eat this Combo.  To die for.

As you can see there is plenty of covered outside seating in the back.  The man at the outside bar had his laptop out and was surfing the web.  I do not know if there is WiFi. 

Once again, probably the best burger and fries combo not in Renton that I have tasted in many years.

http://lorettasnorthwesterner.com/index.html

This is a Bar and Grill.  No Minors allowed.

Did you say BREAKFAST?