50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Mercer Island

“This is one of my favorite restaurants for modern pan Asian cuisine - such a great date spot or place for an intimate meal.

We come here for the DRAMA that is the Peking duck, but stay for the lamb dishes, fun cocktails, and great service. Shoutout to our favorite maitre d, Aaron, for being so attentive and always helping us make our family celebrations feel so special!“

“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.“

“Loved Nan Noodles! The noodles were delicious—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Everything we ordered tasted authentic and well made, with rich flavors and generous portions. The service was friendly and attentive, and the overall atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Such a great addition to Bellevue! We’ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend giving it a try.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

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

“Wonderful! atmosphere and fresh food!“

“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!“

“YGF MalaTang Southcenter was a great find! I loved being able to pick my own ingredients and customize my bowl. The food was delicious, the portions were good, and the whole meal was really satisfying. Service was friendly and the restaurant had a nice atmosphere. I’d definitely recommend giving it a try!“

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

“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“

“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.“

“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! 😍“

“Beef onion buns are a must try!!“

“We had such a wonderful first experience at this restaurant! From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by how clean and well-maintained everything was. The hotpot was incredibly flavorful, and the soup bases were excellent. The sauce section was spotless and very well organized, and all of the food was incredibly fresh and beautifully plated. The vegetables and meats, in particular, were very fresh.

We visited on a weekday during lunch, so not every section of the restaurant was open. What really impressed me was that the staff was still taking the time to thoroughly clean the closed dining section where no guests were sitting. I actually saw employees cleaning and dusting the tops of the light fixtures in that unused area. That level of attention to detail, even in an area that wasn't currently being used, really says a lot about how seriously they take cleanliness. The amount of work they put into keeping the entire dining area clean is remarkable.

A special shout-out to our server, Audrey, who truly made our experience exceptional. Since it was our first time visiting, she took the time to explain how everything worked, recommended meals for us, and showed us how to order. She also helped us with how to properly cook the shrimp paste, which was especially helpful since we were trying it for the first time. She provided us with hand wipes, hair ties, glasses wipes, and aprons as well.

We also witnessed an example of how attentive the service is. The table next to us had been waiting quite a while for their meat entree. Audrey noticed the situation and immediately brought out their missing entree, along with some additional items on the house as an apology for the wait. It was clear that she genuinely cared about making things right for the guests.

The service here is impeccable, and Audrey deserves special recognition for going above and beyond. Combined with the flavorful hotpot, excellent soup bases, freshness of the food, beautiful presentation, and incredible attention to cleanliness, this restaurant made a fantastic first impression. We will definitely be coming back!“

“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.“

“This is a hole-in-the-wall type of place in Chinatown, which, in my experience, is usually the best. Gan Beo didn't disappoint. The place is just big enough for a bar and a few tables, with the kitchen in the back. The atmosphere is friendly and cozy. The bartender/hostess was very friendly and helpful. We just ordered a couple of simple dishes to go - ong choy (a.k.a. morning glory) in garlic sauce (ong choy is pretty hard to find) and fried tofu. The food was great. I'm sure they would have been even better if we ate there. Will definitely be back.“

“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.“

“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“

“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“

“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!“

“xi an noodles was my favorite food“

“My husband has been talking about this place for the longest time, so we finally decided to give it a try today. We picked everything up and brought it home, and honestly, I’m so glad we finally did!

My husband is from Macau and is pretty particular about Cantonese food, so he was the one who kept telling me we had to try this place. And he was absolutely right — everything was so delicious and tasted really authentic, even as takeout.

We’ve been living in Seattle for over a year, but with all the craziness of moving and getting settled, we somehow kept putting it off. Now I’m honestly wondering why we didn’t come sooner!

Definitely some of the best Cantonese food we’ve had since moving to Seattle. We’ll absolutely be ordering from here again! ❤“

“一開門就能採買到心想的家鄉味早餐👍“

“This place was awesome!
We had a work photoshoot down the street and placed a massive order. The entire order was correct, the food was fantastic, and they had vegan and vegetarian options for our needs as well. The salt and pepper tofu was some of the best tofu I've ever had, and I also personally got the curry dish which was delightful.“

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

“Excellent soups for lunch menu!💗“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“This was a great little place if you want to try several different items but you don’t want to waste food. It’s kind of like a tapas bar. They give you a menu and a card that you fill out with plates you want to try, then they start bringing the plates over. If you want to add more, you can. Or they can close out your ticket when you are done. I was craving Asian food, and this was close to the waterfront, so I didn’t have to drive to Chinatown. I would come back here.“

“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!!“

“The hot pot was amazing. So many good options. The spicy range was super good, they actually had some very spicy options! The sauce bar was good too. Our serve Jackie was very nice and helpful! Also this was right by the bus stop and train stations so very easy access.“

“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!“

“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)“

“An authentic Chinese (Cantonese) restaurant—there is even a menu only in Chinese on the wall, which likely changes depending on what’s in season. We had the fresh shrimp. Unfortunately we did not get to try the goose—some of the goose dishes need to be reserved in advance. Posting the Chinese menu in the photos.“

“I’ve been coming here for as long as I can remember and it’s still my favorite Chinese food I’ve ever had. Before it was Chiang’s it was called China Harbin in the eighties and before that it was a Pizza Hut, hence its architectural shape. Ordering off both the American Chinese Menu as well as the traditional Chinese Menu is a must. Highly recommend their hot and sour soup, housemade noodles, scallion pancakes, Chinese greens, and salt and pepper prawns. My son ate an entire tray of noodles to himself. Also kind of a bonus their fortune cookies are the best— both in taste and the fortune itself. My fortune was on point.“

“Food was amazing. Quick service“

“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.“

“Lee’s Kitchen in Factoria is the same restaurant as the OG located Overlake. This location is much more spacious vs Overlake. If you are near both locations, come here instead. Their most popular dishes are the rice rolls while everyone still complains about how long it takes to make stone pot rice dishes. In case anyone misses the fine print, it takes over 30 minutes. Another couple in the restaurant thought they forgot to make the dish and were yelling into the kitchen. The staff is friendly, though limited with their English. We ordered via the tablet at the front, and the food is brought out to us at the table. A rack on a wall has all the utensils and napkins, etc. Parking is plentiful.

The Food:
Shrimp Rice Rolls $11.99 – 4 Stars
The rice rolls are still as good as I remember them. For some reason, it feels a bit out of balance this time. A lot of rice rolls, not a lot of shrimp. The sauce is fantastic and a must.

Signature Beef Brisket Rice Rolls add Egg, $18.99+$1 – 4 Stars
This is a beefy take on the rice roll. The added egg provided the yellow hue in the rice roll. Some brisket pieces are fattier. Their version is the traditional style with the chewy bit attached; some folks might hate it due to this. The sauce is also beefy. This is almost a soup, not in a bad way.

Clear Soup Beef Offal with Daikon, $12.99 – 0 Stars
This was a sad dish. When they say soup, they meant most broth, with few contents. The daikon wasn’t tender. The offal and the soup didn’t have much flavor. I rarely leave food behind, but I did for this dish.

Garlic Fried Chicken Wings, $7.99 – 5 Stars
The clear winner of the night were their wings. I believe four pieces of plump and fat wings, perfectly crispy and flavorful. I would order this again.“

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