Well hello there! It’s been a while.
I took a bit of a hiatus on the blog to focus on my business Idol Collective, but I’ve missed writing about food and sharing my experiences with you guys! So the plan is to do my best and carve out a little time each week to focus on my foodie findings.
For my first post of 2017, I’m doing a little #throwback by sharing a few of my favorite dishes from the Columbia City gem, Super Six. These photos were taken in late summer when we still had sun and warmth and could wear short sleeved shirts. Looking through these shots definitely had me pining for warmer temperatures and looking forward to a beautiful summer.
In case you’re not familiar with Super Six, it is located in the ever growing neighborhood of Columbia City inside a former auto body shop. Super Six has tall ceilings, lots of light, and an eclectic mix of vintage and rustic decor which compliments it’s laid back atomosphere.
The menu features a solid mix of PNW staples infused with Asian and Hawaiin flavors.
To start our meal off, we ordered a couple Pineapple Thai Basil Sodas, $3. They were so refreshing and sans alcohol. I liked that the drinks weren’t too sugary with most of the sweetness came naturally from the pineapple juice. 
After some challenging decision making, we decided to start with the Shoyu Ahi Pokè – rice chip, yolk, kimchi, soy marinade, seaweed, macadamia nut, onion, $16.
With the pokè craze in Seattle, there are many places where you can quickly grab a bowl on the go. In my opinion what differentiates Super Six’s pokè from the rest is the simplicity of it. With just a hint of sesame and spice, you can really taste the tuna. In every bite, it was the star of the dish; tender, slightly sweet and meaty. The crispy rice chip added a nice texture and allowed you to scoop the perfect amount of delicate fish.
After devouring our pokè, we chose to go for something a little more savory and ordered the Pork Belly Musubi, $6.
The pork belly had a light sear and was nice and fatty. The rice was seasoned well and worked harmoniously with the nori and pork belly. There was no knife or fork necessary when taking a bite, you could conveniently pick up the musubi with your hands without worrying if it would fall apart.
Next up we chose the Aloha Fries – french fries, kalua pork, kimchi mayo, scallions, fried egg*, $11.
I can’t begin to count the number of times this dish has shown up on my IG feed, so I knew I definitely had to order it. And guess what, it did not disappoint! The fries were crispy, the kalua pork tender, and the kimchi mayo…. drool. I loved cutting through the egg yolk and letting it ooze all over the fries underneath. If you are looking for the perfect cheat day eats, this dish is definitely it.
At this point, I felt like someone would need to roll me outta there, BUT I could not pass up the malasadas, oh and the ice cream sundae. I don’t know what it is about dessert, but I always feel like I have to end my meals with something sweet to be really satisfied. Do you guys feel the same?
Both the Malasada – lilikoi caramel, $4 and Super Six Sundae – red velvet, caramel, $6 were fantastic. You seriously can’t go wrong with either dessert.
Super Six, you definitely have a new fan!
If you are looking for some solid PNW seafood, infused with both Hawaiian and Asian influence, then give Super Six a try. I know I’m looking forward to summer days, spent in their beer garden nomming on pokè and hanging with friends.
Cheers,
Sonya
Neighborhood: Columbia City
Price: $$
