Pre-funking before mahjong night (sidebar: I won). 4 TGTG bags. Thanks for the memories!
Raymond Shum
From the time they opened until now. The food and drinks were not bad at first. Outsourcing drinks is better than Yifangdu. But after Yifang went left, the drink plummeted. There are so many hand-cranked drinks that can go downhill. If their drinks could return to a good level, or be as good as Bellevue, it would be much better. Plus, I love their hot sauce
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Cecilia
This is our go-to restaurant whenever we’re unsure of what to eat. The food is always spot-on—perfectly balanced in flavor, not too salty or oily. The service is consistently friendly and quick. On occasion, we’re lucky enough to catch the delightful aroma of tea boiling in their open kitchen while we dine. Plus, it’s a nice touch to grab a cup of milk tea to go after a satisfying meal. As a huge fan of 90s C-pop, I especially love their music playlist—it always adds to the vibe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Noodle Soup
QIA LIN
Authentic banquet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leng Keng
First of all, I can’t comment on the service and atmosphere as I ordered via Uber Eats, so I’m giving them fives in these two areas.
However, the steamed chicken leg with scallion and steamed pork belly with garlic sauce came cold, like it just came out of the fridge cold, way colder than the outside temperature. Someone messed up and forgot to microwave before they put them in the bag. My third dish was vermicelli noodle, which came hot.
Ordered via delivery service, I certainly lowered my expectations and was willing to accept that the food was not going to be as good as dining in, but having to heat up these two dishes separately took time, and it was hard to heat the chicken legs evenly in the microwave. More importantly, I certainly did not expect any reputable Chinese restaurant to precook dishes and keep them in the refrigerator.
This ruined my family’s experience. We were hoping for some good food based on the reviews. I am very disappointed and am unlikely to order from Looking for Chai again anytime soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Harver Yang
If you're on the hunt for authentic Taiwanese cuisine in Edmonds, "Looking For Chai" is the place to be! This charming restaurant offers a delightful range of dishes, from night market-style steak and street comfort foods to warming hot pots that are perfect for any weather. Their menu also features a variety of bento choices, catering to all tastes and preferences.
A standout feature of Looking For Chai is their collaboration with the famous Taiwan fruit tea chain, YI Fang. After a satisfying meal, you can indulge in a wide selection of authentic Taiwanese drinks, perfect for rounding out the dining experience.
Our group, which included several kids, had a fantastic dinner experience here. The staff were incredibly accommodating, providing kid-friendly utensils and water glasses, making it easy for the little ones to enjoy their meals. They were also very flexible in customizing dishes to meet the kids' special requests, which was a huge plus for us.
Overall, we experienced great service and delicious food in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. I highly recommend Looking For Chai to anyone seeking a taste of Taiwan in Edmonds!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Leg
Blake Truong
I got the crispy chicken with spicy sauce bento. The chicken was juicy and crispy. The sauce was sweet and tangy, which complemented the crispy chicken. Everything else was great and had no issue!
The server was nice and patient. They provided service when needed.
Overall I would recommend this place to my friends!
Food was ok but the service is friendly and good. Most of the old dishes that we like weren't on the menu anymore.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Mỹ Anh
About staff: cute, fun, friendly :) About the food: The food I ate today was normal, nothing special. The price is also not very cheap.
I haven't tried the drink here but my friend suggested mango pomelo sago drink
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
MK TW
Be sure to avoid lightning, it is no longer what it used to be. The fried chicken drumsticks and fried pork ribs bento were very dry, as if they were fried to the point where they forgot how long it took to cook them... to the point where they were inedible.
I know this place for a while and it's been changing management and dishes maybe a year ago. I returned mainly attracted by their boneless salty duck bento. The duck is so soft and the quantity they served are generous for a $16 bento box. I sometimes even bought half a duck to take home.Another yummy pick is the "3 kind "beef noodle soup,I ordered everytime I visit.I know their popcorn chicken and pork chop is a bit overcooked, if they can improve that, we will come more often, since I love Taiwan food a lot. I know they tried to modify the dishes to be less oily, such as the braised pork rice, some will think they are not authentic, but they still taste good. They served a good variety of Taiwan street food, noodles, hotpots and bento box, happy this place is close by.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sai Aung Naing
Crispy chicken with spicy sauce bento - Chicken is crispy outside and juicy inside and the special spicy sauce make the dish perfect in taste, texture and appeal. The 3 side dishes that come with the bento also never disappoint. Portion is very generous and will surely fill up your tummy. Truly the best bento box under $20.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Chicken With
Chi Koa
We’re there for stinky tofu but they are out of it. Not bad for the dishes ordered, but the beef noodle soup the noodle is too well cooked.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Beef Soup
Wences Lee
Food was very average. The store location in Bellevue is much better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Ian Yorba
Cleaning products should not be kept near cups, plates.
Pre-funking before mahjong night (sidebar: I won). 4 TGTG bags. Thanks for the memories!
From the time they opened until now. The food and drinks were not bad at first. Outsourcing drinks is better than Yifangdu. But after Yifang went left, the drink plummeted. There are so many hand-cranked drinks that can go downhill. If their drinks could return to a good level, or be as good as Bellevue, it would be much better. Plus, I love their hot sauce
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
This is our go-to restaurant whenever we’re unsure of what to eat. The food is always spot-on—perfectly balanced in flavor, not too salty or oily. The service is consistently friendly and quick. On occasion, we’re lucky enough to catch the delightful aroma of tea boiling in their open kitchen while we dine. Plus, it’s a nice touch to grab a cup of milk tea to go after a satisfying meal. As a huge fan of 90s C-pop, I especially love their music playlist—it always adds to the vibe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Noodle Soup
Authentic banquet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First of all, I can’t comment on the service and atmosphere as I ordered via Uber Eats, so I’m giving them fives in these two areas.
However, the steamed chicken leg with scallion and steamed pork belly with garlic sauce came cold, like it just came out of the fridge cold, way colder than the outside temperature. Someone messed up and forgot to microwave before they put them in the bag. My third dish was vermicelli noodle, which came hot.
Ordered via delivery service, I certainly lowered my expectations and was willing to accept that the food was not going to be as good as dining in, but having to heat up these two dishes separately took time, and it was hard to heat the chicken legs evenly in the microwave. More importantly, I certainly did not expect any reputable Chinese restaurant to precook dishes and keep them in the refrigerator.
This ruined my family’s experience. We were hoping for some good food based on the reviews. I am very disappointed and am unlikely to order from Looking for Chai again anytime soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
If you're on the hunt for authentic Taiwanese cuisine in Edmonds, "Looking For Chai" is the place to be! This charming restaurant offers a delightful range of dishes, from night market-style steak and street comfort foods to warming hot pots that are perfect for any weather. Their menu also features a variety of bento choices, catering to all tastes and preferences.
A standout feature of Looking For Chai is their collaboration with the famous Taiwan fruit tea chain, YI Fang. After a satisfying meal, you can indulge in a wide selection of authentic Taiwanese drinks, perfect for rounding out the dining experience.
Our group, which included several kids, had a fantastic dinner experience here. The staff were incredibly accommodating, providing kid-friendly utensils and water glasses, making it easy for the little ones to enjoy their meals. They were also very flexible in customizing dishes to meet the kids' special requests, which was a huge plus for us.
Overall, we experienced great service and delicious food in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. I highly recommend Looking For Chai to anyone seeking a taste of Taiwan in Edmonds!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Leg
I got the crispy chicken with spicy sauce bento. The chicken was juicy and crispy. The sauce was sweet and tangy, which complemented the crispy chicken. Everything else was great and had no issue!
The server was nice and patient. They provided service when needed.
Overall I would recommend this place to my friends!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Crispy Chicken With, Spicy Sauce
Food was ok but the service is friendly and good. Most of the old dishes that we like weren't on the menu anymore.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
About staff:
cute, fun, friendly :)
About the food:
The food I ate today was normal, nothing special. The price is also not very cheap.
I haven't tried the drink here but my friend suggested mango pomelo sago drink
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Be sure to avoid lightning, it is no longer what it used to be. The fried chicken drumsticks and fried pork ribs bento were very dry, as if they were fried to the point where they forgot how long it took to cook them... to the point where they were inedible.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
I know this place for a while and it's been changing management and dishes maybe a year ago. I returned mainly attracted by their boneless salty duck bento. The duck is so soft and the quantity they served are generous for a $16 bento box. I sometimes even bought half a duck to take home.Another yummy pick is the "3 kind "beef noodle soup,I ordered everytime I visit.I know their popcorn chicken and pork chop is a bit overcooked, if they can improve that, we will come more often, since I love Taiwan food a lot. I know they tried to modify the dishes to be less oily, such as the braised pork rice, some will think they are not authentic, but they still taste good. They served a good variety of Taiwan street food, noodles, hotpots and bento box, happy this place is close by.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Crispy chicken with spicy sauce bento - Chicken is crispy outside and juicy inside and the special spicy sauce make the dish perfect in taste, texture and appeal. The 3 side dishes that come with the bento also never disappoint. Portion is very generous and will surely fill up your tummy. Truly the best bento box under $20.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Chicken With
We’re there for stinky tofu but they are out of it. Not bad for the dishes ordered, but the beef noodle soup the noodle is too well cooked.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Beef Soup
Food was very average. The store location in Bellevue is much better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Cleaning products should not be kept near cups, plates.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
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