by Amanda Ong

Serving banh mi to biryani, tacos to teriyaki, until April 9, 39 independently owned restaurants across southeast Seattle will be taking part in the 12th annual Plate of Nations. Founded in 2011 with the help of the MLK Business Association, Plate of Nations highlights the diverse and distinctive restaurants of the southeast Seattle community. Each participating restaurant will offer visitors shareable plates especially designed for the event, for $25 and $35.