Oriental Mart runs as a counter-service spot inside Pike Place Market, helmed by Tita Leila and Joy, serving Filipino food to a following that treats the place less like a market stall and more like a neighborhood fixture. Chicken adobo over rice is the dish most reviewers bring up first, though regulars keep coming back as much for the owners as for any single plate.
The James Beard Foundation named Oriental Mart an America's Classic in 2020. Eater has included it on its Essential 38 list for Seattle, and The Infatuation has scored it 9/10 — recognition that lines up with its reputation as a small counter turning out consistent, authentic Filipino cooking in the middle of one of the city's busiest markets.
The James Beard Foundation named Oriental Mart an America's Classic in 2020. Eater has included it on its Essential 38 list for Seattle, and The Infatuation has scored it 9/10 — recognition that lines up with its reputation as a small counter turning out consistent, authentic Filipino cooking in the middle of one of the city's busiest markets.