Tamarind Tree serves excellent Vietnamese food in the International District, best enjoyed on the patio for a low-key lunch.

Dough Zone Dumpling House is a great spot for Chinese dumplings and noodles in the International District.

Pho Bac Sup Shop is a Vietnamese spot in the International District serving some seriously great pho and bar snacks.

KauKau BBQ Market is not the prettiest Chinese restaurant, but it’s definitely one of the best in the International District.

Humble Pie is a great pizza place in the International District where you can eat on picnic tables under string lights.

Little Sheep is a Chinese restaurant in the International District that specializes in hot pot. Come hungry, and with a group.

Maneki in the International District is one of the oldest restaurants in Seattle. Come here to eat sushi and other Japanese plates in a tatami room.

Saigon Deli is a Vietnamese spot in the International District that makes great banh mi sandwiches.

Tsukushinbo is a small, unmarked Japanese restaurant in the International District that serves excellent sushi and a weekend-only lunch ramen.

Eastern Cafe is a coffee shop in the International District that serves beer, wine, sandwiches, and crepes.

Dynasty Room is an International District bar inside a space that used to be a Chinese restaurant. They serve Chinese and Korean bar snacks.

Tai Tung is a Chinese restaurant in the International District that serves family-style food.

Harbor City Restaurant is a classic dim sum spot in the International District.

Lan Huê is a Vietnamese banh mi shop in the International District, and their sandwiches are a far cry from what a perfect banh mi should taste like.