Extremely popular — and justifiably so — are a couple of Asian offerings: Pailin Thai Cuisine (2223 California Ave. SW, 206/937-8807, 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Mon.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Fri., 5–10 p.m. Sat.–Sun.) and Mashiko Japanese Restaurant (4725 California Ave. SW, 206/935-4339, 5–9:30 p.m. Sun.–Thurs., 5–11 p.m. Fri.–Sat.).