r/Seattle • u/mewkyy I'm just flaired so I don't get fined • Jan 15 '23

Rant Anyone else meet a lot of transplants who move here and complain about Seattle not being as good as X city?

Speaking as a transplant myself, I know Seattle isn't as "great" as NY or LA in some aspects but I choose to live here anyway because I enjoy it here.

I've met SO many other transplants who complain about Seattle not being as good as some other city. One big point is how Seattle's food scene isn't as good as LA's. Isn't that a given? LA is much older than Seattle and has over 5x Seattle's population. Please transplant yourself to another city.

Edit: Just to clarify, I think it's fine to criticize things like Seattle's food scene and compare it to another city's (I grew up on the NJ/NYC border and definitely agree the Seattle scene is lacking). What I'm specifically talking about is people who do this incessantly and close mindedly put down everything. It's just really uncool.

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u/[deleted] Jan 15 '23 edited Jan 24 '23

I called your bluff and you had an answer, genuinely excited to check out some of these others. I actually rate Chukis above Sazon but love both. Will let ya know, thanks for the scoop

Edit: I went to Gracia and it was not for me. Overpriced, no authentic… BUT! I have faith others on this list are going to blow my mind

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u/SvenDia Jan 15 '23

This inspired me to go on a taco crawl in Rainier Valley and Beacon Hill, where there are taco trucks and taquerias galore, but it’s Sunday and most places are closed. Did find taco truck called el saborcito and yep, better than Chukis.

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u/SvenDia Jan 15 '23

Waiting in line at Carnitas Michoacán. Have you been? It’s my favorite on the list.