Teriyaki with Ducks ?!!? GINGER TERIYAKI

No they don't serve DUCK. But they do feed two ducks that have been visiting seasonally for about 4 years.  These Ducks actually stare inside the window looking for the guy who comes out to feed them. But enough about birds.  The GINGER TERIYAKI is the best teriyaki place in Renton.  We love their quick service, the way they grill their chicken, the clean interior, and the location: right across from Bank of  America ATM Machine.

I usually have the Spicy Chicken w a side order of Gyoza.  My eating partner had a salad because she had dined earlier.  If you were to look at the portions, you could split a meal if you wanted to actually follow dietary standards and eat smaller quantities.  But I usually do not.  I enjoy the feeling of a complete Teriyaki overdose.

The menu has your typical variety of dishes that our Great

Ginger Teriyaki received 4 out of 5 stars on Yelp

http://www.yelp.com/biz/ginger-teriyaki-renton

We have tried out a plethora of teriyaki places in renton and feel that this one is simply the best.  Give it a shot.  You will not be dissapointed.   

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.

Smoking Monkey ? PIZZA !!!!

We have been to this new pizza place twice in the past two weeks and have come to the conclusion:  Its Gooooood !!


It is located across the street from the Renton downtown plaza where the farmers market takes place in the spring and summer.


We had always stated the Renton needs pizza by the slice.  Well, it is here and it delivers the goods.

We experimented a bit and went with a Kale Salad and the "Norton" pizza.  The Kale was a stretch for me.  Having been used to traditional salads, I found that the Kale was too much work for me and a bit rough.  Don't get me wrong, it has a unique taste, but when I order a salad, I want more weight too it.


The "Norton" was great.  It is a thin crusted pizza named after the honeymooners character, I think.  Either way, we liked it.  


Our waitress was Sanna, pronounced Sanay.  She was wonderful and was always there to take care of our needs, the culinary kind.
The pizza guru was Gustavo who knows how to work magic in this brick oven. Check out the menu.  There is great variation.  If you get the chance.  Stop by and have a slice.

http://www.smokingmonkeypizza.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?