Still dreaming of that flavor from Fairbanks

Still dreaming of that flavor from Fairbanks at midnight—it’s the kind of craving that makes you take a taxi just to taste it once more before leaving. Name: Chowder House 📍 206 Eagle Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 The garlic shrimp sauce with their house bread is absolutely divine. 🍤🍞 The bread soaks up the rich garlic-butter sauce, soft yet slightly chewy—with one bite, the aroma of garlic, cream, and shrimp sweetness melts in your mouth… so good it makes you close your eyes and sigh. 🥹❤️ Though the seasoning isn’t complicated, it carries a comforting homemade feel, warm and healing, like a bowl of hot soup on a winter day that warms you from the inside out. Their famous lobster roll 🦞 didn’t wow me much—I’ve never been big on lobster—but I could tell it was fresh and tender. What really stole the show was the Salmon Chowder! 🐟 Compared to the classic Clam Chowder, it’s free of gritty sand (haha), with a creamy, rich broth and the savory, smoky flavor of cured salmon. Funny enough, I learned about this “hidden gem” from a local Uber driver! 🥹✨ The staff here are super sweet too—the server smiled brightly and even leaned in to whisper, “Good, right? It’s our secret winter weapon.” 💁‍♀️💖 Sitting in the warm glow of lights, with wooden tables and the cozy aroma drifting from the kitchen, it felt like being gently hugged. All the travel fatigue just melted away. If you ever pass through Fairbanks, don’t just chase the northern lights—make time for this little treasure of a spot. ❄️🚕 It might not top the trendy food lists, but it holds the real warmth of this snowy town. #Fairbanks#Food#FoodDiscovery#HiddenGem