Long a working-class neighborhood, in the last few years White Center has seen an influx of new residents and restaurateurs. This means that alongside the pupusas, pozole, and chilaquiles, there’s a fine dining restaurant with Japanese influences in Tomo and a newish Lao spot in Sap Sap Deli.
Unsurprisingly, those two spots are on the below guide to White Center. But if you notice that the list is dominated by Mexican and Central American restaurants, that’s because for all the gentrification that has happened in recent years, the neighborhood is still a hub for those populations, alongside other immigrant groups; it’s one of Seattle’s most diverse neighborhoods, and that’s reflected in the cuisines.
In October 2025, we updated this map to include the great grab-and-go options at Go Seattle and also refreshed a couple entries including Tomo, a destination restaurant that has recently gotten more casual.
Know of a spot that should be on our radar? Send us a tip by emailing seattle@eater.com. As usual, this list is not ranked; it’s organized geographically.
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