List 14 Budget-Friendly Restaurants Near You in Lakewood, Washington (Part 2)

Heather Ace Fabulous! Warm, lovely service, food comes out fast, the perfect temp and well made. They offer complimentary miso soup with your food and it’s delicious. The gyoza were solid and the chicken garden salad was GREAT! KISS of Fire Roll- our fav! Alaska Express-yummy Salmons lovers roll- fabulous We ended w mango mochi ice cream and it was lovely. The ambiance was so cool w the sound of running water and an active koi pond stepping around the space.

Pearl Lee I have had this spot on my bucket list for a while but the only days we were able to drop in were when they were closed. However, we got the chance to check them out on Sunday morning after dropping off our dog for a grooming appointment. We entered and were greeted with a gorgeous restaurant that was blasting soul music. There were a few people ahead of us which was fine as we got to look at the menu to see what we wanted. Our cashier was polite with us and made sure to read back our order to ensure it was correct. It was nice to listen to her sing along with the music playing too. I got the shrimp and grits while my boyfriend got the smoked turkey leg. Our order did take quite some time, like maybe 30-40 minutes but we enjoyed the vibes and each others company. We later find out from our cashier/cook who told us that she saw we were busy chatting and wanted to make a fresh batch of grits for me so Im grateful for that. The food was absolutely some of the best soul food that I think I had in Washington state, which I know may not be saying a lot but there are also a few Southern stables in Washington. The shrimp and grits were just heavenly and comforting. The smoked turkey leg is definitely worth the menu and you will be leaving with leftovers unless you have a big appetite. I also didnt know that it came with cornbread which was also so good as it is already sucked with some honey and it was just a fluffy sweet cloud. Just melts in your mouth! We also did get the sweet tea and it was probably one of the best sweet teas that I had ever had as it was simply refreshing! My only complaint was that my shrimp and grits was supposed to come with egg but I did not receive egg in my order which was disappointing. I was so hungry though so I just ate my food without thinking to ask since the female employee did mention she made my grits fresh. Other than that, we are definitely wanting to come back to try out some other dishes!

K W The best Acai Bowl I’ve ever had. I highly recommend it!

Gwen Cross 냉채족발 맛있슴니다! Thank you very much for preparing it beautifully so that we can enjoy the food. This restaurant is one of the best in the area in terms of taste, service, and efficiency. I will always return for the best jokbal and bossam. The BBQ is also great, but their special kitchen dishes are superior quality.

Nonyas Our first time here! The food was delicious, It was clean and the service was so fast and friendly. Im not sure that I would get that impossible meatballs again, they were just mediocre, but I was glad to have the option. The french fries are interesting, they are flat and wide, and oh so tasty!! The green beans were perfectly cooked. I really like the way that they did their mac and cheese mixing the cheese sauce into the noodles. My husband got the chicken apple meatballs and he really liked them but said that hed like to try something different next time. My son got the regular meatballs and said that they were good.

Gabe W3dev One of the best Thai restaurants around the Puget Sound. Quality and flavor is top notch. Has the Pad Thai the last time so decided to try the Pad Kee Mao. I liked it allot, different take using the udon noodles but I think I still prefer the traditional rice noodles. Flavor profile could have been spicier and a little less sweet but I think its profiled for American pallets more. Crispy Garlic Chicken was very good too, definitely one to order for sure

Samuel Smith There is a reason why they were voted best tacos in Tacoma. I got the classic burrito and a horchata to-go. It was delicious. I swung by around 330pm and it wasnt busy, and service was quick. There is options for high chairs as well as wheel chair accessible. There is one bathroom, but for customers only. As for parking, there is not a whole lot, because they share with other businesses, but I had no problem with parking. They do mobile orders as well. The young man who took my order was very professional and quick.

Crystal L I seriously love this place and could eat here every single day. The chicken is always on point, crispy skin, juicy inside, and flavorful even up to the bone. Must-tries: • Kimchi fried rice with cheese – takes the whole meal to the next level. • Soy garlic chicken – the perfect balance of sweet and savory. • Chicken cheese Parmesan – cheesy, crispy, and absolutely satisfying. • Sseodok-sseodok (rice cakes and sausage on a stick) – unique and so tasty. • Cheese balls with ranch – addictive little cheesy bites of heaven. We also ordered the kimchi spaghetti. It was a bit on the salty side so I probably wouldn’t recommend it, but I’m still glad we gave it a try. On top of the food, the service here is amazing the server was super nice and really attentive, which made the whole experience even better. If you’re craving for some authentic Korean BBQ style chicken this is the spot. Everything tastes fresh and is made with care. Highly recommend!

autie mcclanahan The food and service are actually excellent. It’s a really good pool bar yet. The owner won’t re-felt the table A lot of the Pool players they are talking about switching to a different bar that have better felted tables hopefully, the owner wakes up before he loses his pool players

Dennis Mahle Ive been to Jacks in Seattle many times and was happy to learn of their newer locations like this one in Lakewood. The brisket, pork ribs, and sausages, all of the sides: juicy and full of flavor. The brisket didnt need anything added to it at all: Perfection. I had BBQ in Fort Worth TX 2 months ago – Jacks holds up to that, easily!

Isabel Rodriguez Dongo Their pork adobo is my favorite. We came in to pick up for a large group, and were very generously accommodated and helped. We were a family flying in from out of town and he was compassionate about the nature of our visit- he offered a free dessert and let us wipe out all his lumpia.

Jody Rivera We keep coming back. The food is amazing! My favorite place around for pupusa revuelta and their cortido is the best. I always ask for extra. Its very clean and the service is friendly.

JOSE DANIEL RODEJO Delicious food, Fast service and great ambience. The servings were huge! The Garlic Chicken was really good but it was meant to be paired with fried rice. It still tasted amazing with white rice but my husband ordered their Chang Thai Fried rice so I was able to try it and it was DELICIOUS. Overall, it was an amazing experience.

Chris B Friendly and fast service. The server described everything on the menu before our order. Items were well packaged and clearly labeled. Sandwiches had a generous amount of ingredients and the bread was fresh. Sandwiches and drinks were delicious! We will be back to try the other menu items.