For decades, Ludi’s has been part of Seattle’s food landscape, serving Filipino dishes rooted in family, culture, and consistency.
Founded in 1979 in Seattle’s International District, Ludi’s began as a Filipino bakery created to serve a growing community seeking familiar flavors from home. Over time, it expanded into a full kitchen, offering classic dishes that quickly earned a loyal following.
Ludi’s is known for staples like pancit, lumpia, adobo, and kare kare. The food is straightforward and generous, focused on tradition rather than reinvention. Alongside the hot dishes, the bakery remains central to its identity, with pan de sal, ensaymada, and other pastries that have become fixtures at birthdays and family gatherings.
More than a restaurant, Ludi’s has long served as a cultural anchor. It provided a sense of belonging for Filipino families and introduced many Seattleites to Filipino cuisine for the first time.
As Filipino food has gained wider recognition across the city, Ludi’s has remained steady and familiar. Its lasting impact comes not from trends or attention, but from decades of feeding the community with care.
In a constantly changing food scene, Ludi’s stands as a reminder that some of Seattle’s most important food institutions are built on tradition and trust.