50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Mercer Island

“Came off a cruise ship vacation & myself lf & my wife wanted to experience Seattle for a short time yesterday bc we had a late night flight home.

As we were exploring we were looking for a place to have lunch & so we happened to walk by Vivienne’s Bistro II. Decided to go in & try the place out. This turned out to be a great choice. We ordered the Lobster Rangoon appetizer, my wife ordered the Broccoli with chicken & I ordered the General Tao’s Chicken. The food & service were extremely good. We highly recommend this place to anyone who enjoys Asian cuisine.“

“Great place for quick bites with a lot of options. They have self order booths with photos so its easy to order too.

We ordered a duck jianbing and didn’t expect much but overall I would say this is an easy 8-8.5/10. Outer layer is soft, very eggy serves with the shredded duck inside and the crispy fried stick. They also spreaded a chili sauce inside. So savory and have a good kick.

Great food, great price, great portion - I would go back :)“

“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!!“

“Love this place everytime we in Chicago“

“One of the best restaurants in town, no question! Their vegan options are SO GOOD. We can’t recommend them enough. Fresh, delicious, good portions, solid options, and just so good. A total must if in Seattle.😁“

“Great food and quick service.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Taiwan beef noodle soup at Nan Noodle — really solid choice. The broth was rich and savory with a nice depth of spice, and the beef was tender enough to fall apart with your chopsticks. Noodles had a great chewy bite. Portion was generous without being overwhelming. Definitely hits the spot if you’re craving something comforting and flavorful. Would order again🔥🔥🔥👍🏾👍🏾“

“There's this unexpected gem, you MUST try, in the U-District! It's the Red Pepper Chinese Cuisine! They are this great clean and fairly fast restaurant, that serves up hearty and delicious meals! Most of their entrées serve 2 or more people (almost family style), so bring your appetite!!! We had their Dry Pot dish, where you can choose 5 mix and match ingredients, on their menu. A Stir-Fried Noodle, with Chicken and a Deep Fried Chicken Soft Bone, with RED PEPPER! 😉🔥🌶 Everything was super delicious and filling!!! It looks like they have great lunch specials too, so go check them out and lmk what you try! Cheers!“

“Reliably good Szechuan food right on the Ave. Don't miss the string beans or hot oil noodles. Nom.“

“Wonderful! atmosphere and fresh food!“

“The service was great . I liked the fish items .“

“Delicious food, excellent service and the drinks! If you know, you know. 😉“

“Very popular and wait time 5-10 mins ! Many food and soup base options ! Also cold beverages in fridge and Boba tea. Service is great ! 👍 There was one lady was cleaning table and greet customer. That is very nice ! I appreciate their hard work .“

“Hands down, the best pho you’ll find in Seattle! This place is killing it! I’m incredibly lucky to live in the neighborhood and I’ve been coming here since the day they opened. We were one of their first guests in those early days and eat here so much the owners know me by name! If I were qualified to give food awards, this place would win my 2024 Best of Seattle award! 🥇👏🏻✨ Ps. They do not accept reservations - it’s first come first serve. Around 6pm, they go on a waitlist and a line starts to form outside. Don’t bother calling to get on the waitlist - they won’t even do that for me! You have to show up in person to get on the list.“

“Both the environment and the service are very good“

“Authentic Shanhai food. If you watch any YouTube videos about Shanghai street food, you'll find similar style of food in this restaurant. I like their 葱油拌面 and combo deals with shrimp wonton. Their service and cleanliness is meh, but food is great“

“Beef onion buns are a must try!!“

“Our server Xiaoming was so nice! They were sold out of some items but she was so nice when explaining it and also was able to explain it so thoroughly! I always love coming to haidilao and the food was so good as always! Thank you guys so much 😍“

“It’s solid, and like Taiwanese food, for me, it’s just fine — never impressive. Overall, I like the experience.

A) Green onion bread, 5 star. Nice crunch.
B) The beef and cheese crepe? 3 star. Solid but not special.
C & D) The bento box with lamb and another with beef? 4 star. Average size portion of rice with Kim chi, hot dog, half tea egg, and entree. Added soy. Milk and tea egg for $3.00

Enjoyable. 3.5 star but I’ll round up to 4.0 star. If you’re Taiwanese, you’ll fair better.“

“Been there twice and tried most of the vegetarian dishes, and LOVE all them! Great food, decor and service! Will go back with more friends! 😍“

“Changing my review because the food was actually extremely delicious and generous portion which makes the price point reasonable. Still not sure why I wasn't able to get any sauces (soy sauce, chili oil) but it sounds like they addressed that. I would recommend this restaurant and will go back once I'm back in town.“

“Mei Mei Cafe is a fantastic hidden gem just off the main U District rush. They specialize in skewers, and the variety is excellent—you can try a bunch of different meats and veggies. The portions are generous, the prices are very student-friendly, and the food comes out hot and fast. It is the perfect cozy spot to grab a bunch of skewers with friends after class“

“xi an noodles was my favorite food“

“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!“

“Outstanding services, They're extremely friendly and the food was delicious.“

“First time here and we hd a great time. Ashton, was really kind and provided excellent conversation. The two noodle dishes we ordered were fantastic and so were the non-alcoholic drinks. 10/10 would return again, bonus points for being on resy!“

“Excellent soups for lunch menu!💗“

“Such an incredible new Chinese place for north Seattle! Every dish we had was amazing. Mongolian beef with crispy rice noodles--perfect flavor. The sweet and sour pork was like nothing we've had before, and the pot stickers are clearly made from scratch on site, they taste soooo fresh. Best of all, the chef had just whipped up a bath of popcorn chicken with this amazing sweet/spicy seasoning, and let us try it to give our opinion on the new recipe. So good! Very high quality food, made fresh, and incredibly reasonable prices. (Most entrees I saw are $9-12.) And the owners are exceptionally kind and professional. This will be our go to when we are in the neighborhood.“

“As a Hongkonger, I’ve tried multiple Hong Kong cha chaan tengs in the Seattle area, and I think I finally found my favorite one!

I ordered the mixed sauce rice roll and the tomato sauce pork chop rice. I devoured the rice roll so quickly that I didn’t even take pictures, but I did take several pictures of the pork chop rice because it looked glorious 😋

The pork chop was juicy, perfectly seasoned, and nicely fried. The generous egg fried rice underneath was golden and aromatic 🤤 The portion was so gigantic , it is big enough for me to eat for three meals.

The decor inside is beautiful, the staff are friendly, and the atmosphere feels welcoming. Harmony Palace deserves a proper shout out!!“

“This is our go-to Chinese restaurant in the neighborhood! The food is authentic, packed with flavor, and consistently delicious. The portions are incredibly generous, especially for the price, making it a fantastic value. We’ve been here multiple times and have never been disappointed. Highly recommend if you’re looking for authentic Chinese food!“

“Dough Zone did not disappoint! I’m not sure how authentic it is, but it was a great family friendly spot, and I’d rate it 8/10. Everything we ordered was delicious, and every dish was full of flavor. The pork xiao long bao was so good that we had to order another round! 😋 Definitely worth a visit if you’re craving great dumplings and comforting Chinese food.“

“Constantly amazing. Good is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Great food I love the scenery great date night“

“Easy simple comfort food. Went there 2 times already and I always have a good time there. They have a small table to do self service for water, sauce and extra plates.The food is delicious and the portions are huge. The price is reasonable. Be back to try more dishes next time.“

“Consistently excellent food; the freshest ingredients. Never disappoints!!“

“yes, i would like to recommend this place to my friend. Definitly come back.“

“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“

“一開門就能採買到心想的家鄉味早餐👍“

“I LOVE Fu Shen - they are my go-to Chinese spot and I don’t even mind that they’re pick up only. The food is always hot, delicious, and they staff are SO kind and friendly when they bring out your food. There are dedicated parking spots on the side of the building, so you can call ahead and by the time you arrive your food is ready. 10/10 would recommend!“

“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)“

“Loved everything about this place. They offer gf options and be sure to let your server know to swap gf soy sauce and know your noodles/and what’s battered to avoid. Items are large enough to serve family style. Speaking of family the family run business serves great hospitality as well. Sweet and sour chicken(not gf) and the pad se ew(GF) took leftovers and added tofu and egg for breakfast.“

“Food was amazing. Quick service“

“Outstanding food and excellent customer service! We ordered several dishes for the table, including dumplings, sesame chicken, lo mein, and fried rice. Every single item was delicious and beautifully presented. The flavors tasted authentic and balanced, not overly salty or greasy like some places. The staff checked on us regularly and made sure our drinks stayed full. Wonderful dining experience from start to finish.“

“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.“

“Excellent food, every time.“

“My one and only hotpot place to go at Seattle. The food was fresh, flavorful, and there was a great variety of ingredients to choose from. Everything tasted fresh, and the portions were generous. The service Emma was so nice and professional. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal! Definitely a great spot for hot pot with friends or family.“

“We were looking for a new Chinese restaurant for celebrating Father's Day. Thought we couldn't go wrong with a place that shared a name with me 😉 this is a very good Cantonese restaurant tucked into the corner of the factoria shopping strip.

We ordered chicken fried rice, beef chow fun, Chinese sausage clay pot, shrimp wonton noodle soup, and braised pork belly. Overall the food was very good. The chow fun noodles were lacking on seasoning but the kitchen stir fried them again with a bit more sauce.

I will definitely come back here for future orders. I'm glad to have found this gem in factoria.“

“Beef onion buns are a must try!!“