50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Burien

“They’re egg foo young (shrimp) is the best I’ve had. The gravy is perfectly done. We love vegetable fried rice and the peppered shrimp!

Vegetarian options: The veggie fried rice is great. Everything’s good so just order without meat. Sin carne.“

“Best Chinese food in Burien.“

“Lovely Chinese food in Burien! It can be hit and miss but when it’s HIT it’s awesome!! The duck rules, the green beans are amazing, General Tsaos we’ve had better, great chow mein, aiight rolls. Also, the physical location is quirky and diff.“

“I wanted to take a moment to recognize an employee named Carlos at this location. I came through the drive-thru earlier today and unfortunately my shrimp was missing from the bag. I was already having a stressful day, so when I came back inside I probably wasn’t in the best mood. Carlos noticed right away and approached me with incredible professionalism and kindness.

He sincerely apologized for the inconvenience and calmly asked how he could make things better. His ability to de-escalate the situation and show genuine customer care really stood out. He went above and beyond to make sure I left feeling taken care of, and he even suggested trying another item while fixing the mistake.

Customer service like that makes a big difference. Carlos handled the situation with patience, respect, and a positive attitude. Panda Express is lucky to have an employee like him.

Thank you Carlos for turning my stressful moment into a positive experience!“

“Our first visit was yesterday for lunch and we had Chicken Xiao Long Bao, Chicken pan-fried potstickers, Chicken and Vegetable Won-tons in sweet and sour sauce and Spicy (Ma la) noodles.....all were very good! The service was excellent and we enjoyed the whole experience!!“

“My husband introduced me to Tai Tung shortly after we were married 60 years ago. My sons grew up eating there and much later my granddaughter did too. The food is exquisite, especially shrimp in crab sauce, the service is impeccable and the ambiance is kind of old fashioned and comfortable. In fact, Tai Tung is and always has been virtually the best restaurant in Seattle.“

“I’ve been coming here for a few times now. It is excellent every time. Lots of options for different types of noodle and toppings, along with so many vegetables. I like a lot of the soup options but my favorite is the dry sauce, super spicy but really good.“

“So good! Food was served quickly & SO delicious. Staff was friendly and very accommodating. Quick to clear our table of empty dishes. Highly recommend! We will be back very soon!“

“Lucky Chinese is not an establishment that you’re apt to come across but if you’re willing, their offerings are certainly worth the effort.

Neither “Szechuan” nor “Cantonese”, you will find a dish that appeals to you. Despite a modest menu, ASK for what YOU enjoy, and be guided to the equivalent offering. Do be aware, and spice (hot) is subjective, but a “2 star” rating here might be closer to a 3 or even a 4.

Of particular interest, and if only to sample the fare, a soup is included with an “entree”. Normally, to try a soup, a diner would have to ORDER the same.

The portions were generous, and a request for Shrimp Chow Fun (not on the menu) was readily accommodated. That dish was bursting with flavor and reason enough to return.

A hearty full meal for two was purchased for less than HALF of what other establishments would have charged but your experience may vary, depending on your order.

There is limited parking, ample seating (take-away seemed the preferred choice), and again, the location is obscure (use your favorite GPS).

If you are a West Seattle resident, this may be the very establishment we have all been waiting for.

Bon Appetit!!“

“A delightful and soothing place right at the intersection of the harbor steps and the Seattle waterfront, a lovely symbol of the ongoing revitalization of the waterfront region in downtown Seattle. There is a lot of great Chinese food in Seattle, but relatively little of it is directly downtown, so it was quite lovely to see this place that offers very savory and sumptuous fare for a very reasonable price by Seattle standards. I have a very close Chinese friend and if she ever comes to visit me, I will make sure to take her to this place. After entering the sophisticated yet not pretentious restaurant, I sat down and ordered a milk tea and some steamed pork dumplings, both of which were delightful. The milk tea was large and sweet, the perfect contrast to the dumplings. I am not sure I would call this place exceptional by the standards of Chinese restaurants, as it doesn't really have a special flair to it, but it is solid and reliable and located in a promising place here in downtown Seattle. There is very little to complain about, aside maybe from how I felt like the staff were rushing me a little while I was eating. These are minor nitpicks, and I would absolutely go here again if I am in the area and feel a desire for some delicious dumplings. The harbor steps region feels so elegant and picturesque, a true testament to Seattle's effort to revitalize public space, and this is one of many very delicious restaurants that have taken advantage of that newly revitalized space.“

“The beef brisket quality is excellent, and the flavor is 10/10. The chicken and abalone congee really suits my taste. The Hong Kong milk tea tastes very authentic, and the satay beef rice noodles are my favorite. I highly recommend this authentic Hong Kong-style café. Every time I come to Chinatown, I make sure to stop by and eat here.“

“This place is only take out, very bare bones inside but the food is DELICIOUS! I had the roast pork and char siu pork were excellent. I also ordered the beef chow fun noodles and it was delicious as well. With very wide noodles. It was made fresh“

“Excellent food, every time.“

“Best dim sum and ramen! My son could not believe what he was eating! We love their food and friendly service and cannot wait to go back. We drive down from two counties north! It’s a worthwhile pilgrimage.“

“So this is pretty much my favourite ramen in the U.S. This is the first restaurant I ate at in Seattle in over ten years ago and it has never disappointed me. The broth is rich but also simple. The textures are just right. I’m a huge fan overall.“

“I've had a lot of different poke bowls throughout the south end and I now only go to Green Valley Hanapa'a Poke!! So ONO!! Fish is always fresh & tasty, Mellissa does a wicked Salt & Pepper Chicken (and fish).“

“Canton Noodle House is a solid spot if you’re craving wonton noodles. The noodles were cooked just right, and the wontons were tasty. We also tried the pork intestine dish, which was well-prepared and flavorful.

Pricing is very reasonable for the quality you get, which makes it even better. Overall, a good experience, and we’ll definitely be back for more.“

“It’s on the far end— on the corner— not to be confused with the one beside it. Incredibly delicious! The lobster was so tender— it melted in my mouth. The dumplings were the best I’ve had. You know when you can tell that food is made with love and soul? This was that. We felt like royalty and were treated with caring and attentive service. We look forward to visiting again.“

“As a Cantonese person, this place hits closest to home. Probably the most authentic Cantonese restaurant in Seattle. Prices are reasonable given the quality of the food. Service is not the fastest at busy hours, but that’s to be expected.“

“Amazing, fresh, quick food and awesome service. So glad we went in!!“

“Came here because we heard this place serves up one of the best garlic chicken wings, and we were surprised to find that Gan Bei punches very much above its weight in delivering both a full bar of drinks and Chinese food items that tasted very authentic.

We had the garlic wings, fried chicken, and salted and century egg veggie. The wings and fried chicken were delicious as expected, but the standout is the egg veggie dish. I haven't had this dish since I was in Hong Kong years ago, and the dish took me right back. I hope more restaurants would be willing to use century eggs in their dishes to introduce this ingredient to the broader American audience, and show that it's not some disgusting thing that no ones wants to eat.“

“We have come here for many years. It been awhile since we came back. We like their new menu looks like it been recently updated. We ordered our usual of: -Vietnamese Sweet & Sour Catfish Soup -Catfish in Clay Pot/Stew -Rice Today we also tried: -Crispy Oysters -Salted Fish Fried Rice -Three Color Dessert -Thai Dessert It wasn't too busy today, we got a table right away for a family of our. The servers were nice and friendly. Our desserts were bought out first, and soon after the main dishes. Our usual dishes is the tasty as usual. Our favorite as a family is the fried oysters. Our young kids liked it best with the sweet sauce (not spicy). The sizing of the oysters are large and it tasted excellent. Overall, it was a wonderful dining night with the whole family. We will be back as usual! We highly recommend this place! They got some of the dishes we love that keeps us coming back for more!“

“This family-owned Chinese BBQ restaurant is such a gem! Be prepared for long lines, but it’s absolutely worth the wait. Seating is limited inside, with only about 4–5 tables, so plan ahead to come early or get them to-go.

I got the 3-item BBQ combo with roast duck, roast pork, and soy sauce chicken over a warm bed of rice and veggies. Everything was so well made and flavorful. The roast duck had great flavor, the roast pork was crispy and juicy, and the soy sauce chicken was well seasoned. The portion was generous, and the price was very reasonable for the quality.

The staff were also very friendly, which made the experience even better. This has officially become my new go-to spot for Chinese BBQ. I’ll definitely be back for more!“

“Just had a bowl of noodles (pork and eggplant) and a beer but they were rich and delicious. Needed some food after getting in late and they delivered. The attention to detail of including some finely sliced cilantro stems for freshness, pretty legit!“

“The food here is great! It tastes right and is not oily. I ordered the pea vines and mapo tofu. Both dishes had the right flavor and a light taste. I like that the dishes aren't heavy. I would come here for light and great tasting Chinese food.“

“Just ate here tonight, well to go. Super delicious. We got crab soup dumplings, pork wontons in the hot and sour sauce, pumpkin dumplings, and Dan Dan noodles.

Everything was great. Service was wonderful. People were kind and professional.“

“This place was absolutely delicious!!!! The best dumplings I have had in the greater Seattle area. In addition to the dumplings, their bao is out of this world: soft, fluffy, airy, warm. I also ordered their chicken vermicelli and it had great flavor and was a large serving. I left there so satisfied and can’t wait to visit again. The staff were very friendly and inviting. I appreciated that they gave space to eat without coming around every few minutes. The empty plates were taken as soon they were cleared, drinks filled, and check was brought without asking for it. Overall, perfect experience!“

“Great food and drinks with a nice view without breaking the bank.“

“Youngs place was great,- the food was amazing the staff was as if I was invited to there home.. I'd like to thank the girl for the invitation and look forward to having dinner there at least once a week..😎 (Yes it was really that good)“

“Great food and customer service“

“The service is absolutely terrible. I would give it a negative 10 if I could. I bought two steamed buns which can perfectly fit into a paper bag. The staff put them in a plastic box without asking me so she can charge me the box fee. I told her I do not need a box and please put them in a paper bag. The staff yelled at me "Don't ever come back again!!!" It is like robbery in plain day light. They force you to purchase the plastic box you do not need. I noticed they used to have plastic plates for dining ins, but now they got rid of all the plastic plates so customers who eat in have no option but to buy their plastic boxes. This is forced sale. How Sneaky! The staff are always yelling at you and extremely rude. They are incapble of speaking normally. Definitely avoid this place.“

“I ordered takeout from here and all of the food was so delicious. I ordered the three shredded fried noodles, general tso’s chicken, dry fried green beans, cucumber salad with woodear mushroom. I was so happy to taste the spice! It’s a numbing almost sichuan style spice in the green beans, cucumber salad, and general tso’s chicken! Will definitely be coming back again :)“

“I have been going here for many years the owners may have changed along with now more sitting inside available and the food is still awsome i get a whole rack of the ribs when I am in the neighborhood I go in usually when I am on my way back to my job shop I will continue to go there as long as they are in business“

“Best I can tell it’s a place for Vietnamese uncles to hang out. They have coffee, but I didn’t see a menu anywhere for other options.

The ca phe sua da is realllyyyy good though, honestly better than most places here.

Also it smells heavily of cigarette smoke, so if you bothers you you might not like it.“

“service was very extremely welcoming and prompt. My first time here and I was craving Chinese food - I Ordered takeout which was promptly delivered hot in compostable and biodegradable takeout containers. No chopsticks or napkins offered. I ordered the egg rolls and prawn dumplings. I thought my appetizers lacked flavor; I couldn’t taste any prawns or the pork. I was so sad, but I would go back and try something else one more time….“

“Customer Service, a great selection of food, the casual layback atmostphere, enjoy the food, don’t rush. Have a good wine selection so step outside of the box and try a wine you never had before, the waiter can suggest. The prices are good, but remember the serving are large, you will not leave empty. This is a must place to go, you will enjoy it, and will come back.“

“Everything is high quality here, I got the hottest possible broth and while it did have quite a kick, it wasn't painful. However, I am Mexican so my spice tolerance might be higher. Service was great, got the bottomless milk tea and they returned to refill it frequently. The sauce bar does cost extra, but it was worth it in my opinion. Overall fantastic experience, if I'm ever in Seattle again I'll definitely return!“

“YUM YUM Teriyaki is one of those hidden gems you end up going back to again and again. It’s my go-to, last-minute spot — consistently fast, fresh, and satisfying every time. The portions are solid, the flavors are exactly what you expect from great teriyaki, and it never disappoints when you need a reliable meal on the fly.

What really stands out is consistency — whether it’s a quick lunch or late-day pickup, the quality stays the same. It’s the kind of place you don’t have to think twice about.

Easily a 5/5 for convenience, value, and dependable comfort food.“

“Food is good. Limited drink selection. Sodas are in cans. Many things to choose from. We did have one person that had an alergic reaction to something... we do not know which dish. The lights in the bathroom shut off on you, and waving your hands from a stall will not turn them on.“

“Great services reasonable prices“

“Best crew ever! We were there late yesterday, but the crew still served us with passion, and helped us got the cute little stuffed lamb! I can see they were all happy for me as well. It had made a truly amazing experience for me dining there🩷“

“The food is spectacular here! I came for my Birthday and was BLOWN AWAY. New favorite Chinese spot. 12 out of 10!“

“Customer Service, a great selection of food, the casual layback atmostphere, enjoy the food, don’t rush. Have a good wine selection so step outside of the box and try a wine you never had before, the waiter can suggest. The prices are good, but remember the serving are large, you will not leave empty. This is a must place to go, you will enjoy it, and will come back.“

“Solid roasted pork underbelly for 6pm. It was surprisingly crunchy so late in the day.

It came with a corn-carrot based soup and cabbage stirred fried in a meat juice. I think I paid $15 for two meats. It’s only takeout so I just walked to the park a block away to consume. It is not the best but it’s super enjoyable so…5-star.“

“Delicious!!! We come back again and agsin“

“Absolutely amazing experience! I had the teriyaki and katsu, and both were delicious. My girlfriend ordered a bento box and loved it as well. The food was fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned.

What really made our visit special was the incredible staff. The woman working there I think her name is Sarah was so kind and welcoming—she even took a picture of us and hung it on the wall with photos of other customers. It made us feel like part of the family and created such a warm, personal atmosphere.

Food was 10/10, service was 10/10, and the overall experience was unforgettable. We will definitely be coming back 100%!“

“We’ve been to Lucky House before, but honestly enjoyed it more this time around. After thinking about their prices compared to similar places we’ve been, I’d say they’re pretty average — despite some of the comments I’ve seen saying they’re expensive.

We went with a group of friends and ordered at least 10 different dishes, and everything we tried was good. It’s definitely family-style eating, which works great for sharing. The only downside was that they were a bit pushy with the food. We kept saying we were good, but they continued to encourage us to order more. A couple of times we ordered the smaller size of a dish and ended up getting the larger portion instead, which we didn’t realize until later in the meal.

On the flip side, the service was still attentive — they stayed on top of refilling drinks and checking in to make sure we were doing okay. They also have large tables, so it’s a solid option if you’re dining with a bigger group.“

“Went there for lunch just to grab a quick bite. When we walked in, we were blown away by the decor and how cool it was. The food and service were spectacular and we would definitely go back again and highly recommend for anybody to try this Restaurant. You won't be disappointed.“

“I recently stopped by Seattle Dumpling Co at Pike Street, and honestly this place turned out to be one of the hidden gems of the area. With so many food spots around Pike Place, it can be hard deciding where to eat, but I am glad we ended up here.

The first thing I noticed was how fresh everything tasted. The dumplings came out hot, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. You could tell they were made with care and not just rushed out. Every bite had a good balance of flavor, and the texture was exactly what you want from good dumplings. The sauces paired really well with them too and added even more flavor without overpowering the food itself.

One thing that surprised me was the pricing. For being right around Pike Street and in such a busy tourist area, I honestly expected the prices to be much higher. Instead, it felt fair for the portion sizes and the quality of the food. That made the experience even better because it did not feel like one of those places charging extra just because of the location.

The atmosphere was simple but welcoming. It did not try too hard to be fancy, and honestly that worked in its favor. Sometimes the best food spots are the ones that focus more on the food than everything else around it. The staff was friendly, helpful, and kept things moving quickly even with people constantly coming in.

This is the kind of spot that you almost do not want too many people finding out about because it feels like a hidden gem in the middle of a busy area. It is easy to walk right past it without realizing how good the food actually is.

Overall, I had a really good experience here. Great food, fair prices, friendly service, and a good location made it worth the stop. I would definitely come back again the next time I am in Seattle and would recommend it to anyone looking for a solid meal around Pike Street.“

“This place really shines with stir-fried dishes. The wok hei is strong and well executed, easily one of the best spots if you’re craving bold, classic Sichuan small plates.
Recommended:
Mapo tofu (balanced numbing spice), fresh pepper stir-fried snail meat, spicy stir-fried pork kidney, shredded potato with green pepper, and chives with crispy tripe. Honestly, most of their quick stir-fry dishes are very solid.
Not recommended:
Mao xue wang, grilled fish, and boiling fish dishes — these are noticeably weaker compared to their stir-fry lineup.
If you know what to order, this is a great spot for authentic, high-heat Sichuan flavors.“