Dillingham Saimin

This place still reminds me of old school homey restaurant style everything. That's a good thing! Their saimin is my comfort food - with "choke" mustard, because I like it when you can actually taste it and it makes your nose run just enough! I don't stray from my usual saimin with side shrimp tempura, but my kids like the cheeseburger and fries, and my man likes their combo plates (and green river!). The last time we were there, they didn't have their yummy cone sushi, and I don't know if they still offer it, but that was always my mom's favorite. The older aunties are just friendly enough to not make you feel uncomfortable and they're pretty efficient too. The parking isn't great, so you have to time it just right - we usually go at those weird in between times. I'm pretty sure there's at least one handicap parking stall. Ps. The bathroom is outside of the restaurant and you need to ask for a key. Oh! Also, the last time we were there, I saw a Bite Squad sign indicating that they deliver.

For what it is, this is one of my favorite old-school saimin places. Yes, the seats are old and lumpy in some spots, but everything's clean. The prices are going up, but that's everywhere! Valerie and Jan provide awesome, pleasant and efficient service, and the broth is rich, yet not too salty. My favorite is the actual noodle. When I'm not craving a curly, imported ramen with all the "bells and whistles", when all i want is simple, perfectly cooked noodles, this my forever go-to. So... this is not a candle-light restaurant and I could criticize many things unreasonably, but SUPER delicious food, clean seatings, appropriately professional servers, and that old-school saimin stand feel? Yeah, I love this place.