These 2 mom-and-pop gems are stashed near each other in the South End
You'll find Romanian eats like cabbage rolls and classic Yemeni fare like chicken mandi at these family-run restaurants in Renton. Stop by!
Jackie Varriano
Jackie Varriano is a food writer at The Seattle Times who covers neighborhood restaurants around Western Washington, reporting on the ways food and communities intersect. Previously, she was a longtime freelancer who published stories for The Oregonian, The Boston Globe, Zagat, Eater, Serious Eats and more.
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