50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Mercer Island

“The restaurant is known for its delicious food, featuring a diverse and appealing menu. The inviting atmosphere creates a comfortable dining environment, complemented by attentive and friendly service that enhances the overall experience. It's a delightful combination of flavors, ambiance, and hospitality.“

“Delicious food including some dishes not available at other Seattle Vietnamese restaurants, such as the amazing Pho Sate. As a celiac, I felt safe eating there as the servers were thorough in identifying items that are cooked in the shared fryer and this aren’t safe for celiac eaters. (They mentioned they plan to purchase a separate fryer in a few months so that their many gluten free apps can be eaten by celiacs.)The restaurant was also very kid friendly. We will be back soon!“

“Wow! What an amazing array of authentic dishes. Loved my tea egg and plum juice. The food was so flavorful, spicy, fresh and so tasty! The menu “app” was easy to order from with photos and descriptions, if you weren’t familiar with menu items. Items were well priced as well. This is definitely on my list for every time I come to Seattle!“

“Simple decoration, authentic Chinese cuisine.Today I ordered seafood hot pot or spicy foreign pork noodles. Regardless of the side dishes and cooking methods, they all suited my taste. There was a lot of ingredients, and one hot pot with some ingredients was enough for two people.The waiters are very friendly and can communicate in Chinese.“

“Such an astounding experience today for my whole family and especially my dad. We made a reservation here to celebrate my dad’s birthday. We had heard the customer service here was great but even so they definitely went way above and beyond and thoroughly exceeded our expectations. Kay was our server, he made sure the whole experience was so good from the very beginning to the end for us. He decorated the whole table for his birthday, which was totally unexpected, even brought the cake out with a lit candle!! He even gave my dad a small gift. While my boyfriend and I were waiting for the rest of the family to show up, he brought us a small plate of fruit. Such attention to detail!My parents were very impressed by the whole establishment. Our water cups never went empty, Kay checked in on us often. I’ve never felt so welcome and taken care of.Free validated parking. The bathroom was stocked with mouth wash, toothbrush/toothpaste. He gave us hair ties and lens cleaners for my brother and nephew. The dancing noodle guy did a great job as well!Definitely come for a birthday if you want the person to feel special! The tomyum soup was the favorite among most of us, miso as well!“

“I visited with my new team from work after an educational conference next door. As usual DTF always serve the best Taiwanese/Chinese food. Quality flavor on every bite. Floor is very open and there are tables for small, medium and large crowd. I recommend making a reservation beforehand as it could get packed. It's on a higher price so prepare to pay. I recommend the spicy soupy chicken dumplings, sweet baby ribs, green beans, shrimp wonton soup and cucumber. Not a huge fan of truffled ones, and shrimp and pork dimsum. There's something for everyone for sure.“

“Best hot pot I have ever had.Warning that even the lowest spice setting is still very hot but the waiter brought me plenty of milk ?The food was absolutely delicious and the staff could not have been any better. I highly recommend trying this place out.“

“This is the place to go to get the most authentic hotpot. No joke. Start with the mild heat unless you really are up for a challenge. Make sure your sauce has a good sesame base, and be sure to order the crispy pork.Kid-friendliness: Great kid friendly environment! They'll love the free merch section too!“

“Great ambiance. Food looks amazing too. Quick and friendly service. Good chili oil. passionfruit and lychee drinks are decent, pretty sweet. Tofu Jiang Jiang was really good. Tofu Lamen noodles were decent, too creamy and heavy for single person, good for sharing though. Spicy veg dumplings were good as well!“

“To be honest, this wasn’t for me. I did not enjoy the noodles I had at all. Although the honey chicken wings were probably the best wings I have ever had in my life, they’re really crispy and full of flavor. I would highly recommend them above anything else.“

“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 first time visitor to this restaurant I was pleasantly surprised. The staff was friendly and professional. Food was very tasty and delivered promptly. I especially liked the Black Truffle & Chicken Xiao Long Bao. Such a great first time experience. I will definitely come back and would highly recommend eating here. Remember to book a reservation. They fill up fast.“

“We got the boiled beef tripe mixed it’s good If you like spicy and numb. You definitely need to eat with rice. The portion is good to share with friends. We are two people, we order one dish and two bowls of rice. But if you’re a big party you can order various dishes to share. We will coming back again for sure.“

“I had beef stuffed jianbing, lunch mate had spam and potato jianbing. Passed on the duck giblet stew. Some refer to these as Chinese crepes. Very filling.. I will go back.Parking: Find a pay lot and walk or take the Light Rail or a bus. Walking distance from Light Rail station.“

“After getting hand made noodles in Oakland, I was seriously craving some upon my return. Dumpling the noodle satisfied this craving and made it into my list as a vegetarian spot for going on dates. Absurdly good food, with one split place of the chili vegetarian lamen, mushroom buns and the shiitake bokchoy dumplings I felt as if I’d been through an entire feast with my partner.Ingredients, presentation and price is all incredible for the value. One of my favorites!“

“I moved to ID just to be within walking distance of this amazing place. This is my favorite food in all of ID!!! There’s not a single bad dish on this entire menu. No matter what time you order or who’s working, it’s always fantastic. The meats are always cooked perfectly, the noodles exquisite and the quality of their veggies are S+ They’re very accommodating to food requests and the ladies up front are always so kind!“

“Tasty food with authentic Chinese cuisine. Lots of amazing dishes and varieties for you to try. The staff are friendly, nice, and cater to your needs. It has authentic and rich Chinese atmosphere to the restaurant. When traveling or passing by Bellevue, be sure to come to this fantastic restaurant.Kid-friendliness: Great for kids with kid-friendly food and atmosphere.“

“Ordered the Peking duck, just half and half mixed veggies. As last time I attended this restaurant, I'm still ordering the same duck. Haven't tried other items, but some day I will. If you happened to try different menus, I recommend this one. (There is a process to make Peking duck , so is the reason for the price).“

“Love this place! Seating is a little tight because it's so popular but their food is pretty good! Very affordable and always consistent with the taste and flavor. I would recommend but I don't want others to visit so I don't have to wait. lol“

“Our go to hot pot place. Perfect for all you can eat hot pot with lots of options. Everyone leaves full, happy, and smelling like hot pot broth.We usually do the tomato and mushroom broths, then load it up with meat, noodles, and some veggies.Be sure to come here with ample time on the weekends, as wait times are sometimes 2 hours.“

“Sooo fast and good! Got takeout to reheat for dinner and it was so delicious omg. It was ready in 5 minutes when I walked in. The worker was very kind and welcoming, and helped us with the menu. SO MANY OPTIONS!! And the prices are the best you’ll find in this area for food. Every meal came with salad and rice, the atmosphere was super nice and clean. Highly recommend for takeout or dine in. They had tons of drink options too!Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options, the tofu is delicious and the vegetables are so fresh and yummy“

“I have been to this restaurant, it is a Chinese hot pot in Chongqing. I really like its taste, the food is very fast, this restaurant can also make homemade desserts and, my friends like it, they will send ice cream after the meal. In Saturdays they have lot of people, you will book tables.“

“Came here on a Sunday night for dinner and ordered off the happy hour menu. Most of the tables were full despite making reservation. We ended up sitting at the bar. We had five items: Dan Dan noodles, chicken wings, broccoli, shrimp egg roll and pork short ribs. Everything came out quickly and was so delicious! This is definitely elevated Chinese food. Dan Dan noodles has such savory aroma that it was love at first bite. ? The waiters were definitely busting their chops to get everyone served. Will definitely come back to try other menu items.“

“My family and I came over here for celebration of My BD. Parking was a little challenging.The food was good.We love the baozi and wangton soup.Service Could be better, and the atmosphere was nice. We would be willing to come back and try them again ?I love all kinds of dishes.(BTW, pleae bring your own hot sauce if you love spicy.)“

“Update 2023 sep:Ordered Braised pork rice, the braised pork was so little on the top and the rice texture was so wrong. Give 4 stars cuz the flavor is alright and I wish they read this review and have better quality control. A year ago was really good.2022 reviewFoods here are SCRUMPTIOUS and v authentic Taiwanese food!! cant believe I didn’t know this place earlier!“

“- Great food but no duck/pig blood-We came here tonight for the all-you-can-eat option, and I had to get on the waitlist ahead of time since they usually get busy at night. We waited for maybe 15 minutes there before we got our seats. While waiting, you can grab their complimentary snacks and enjoy if you are too hungry.You can pick two kinds of lamb and two kinds of beef for all you can eat, and we never figured out which is which lol! And for seafood and fried appetizers, they always get me a set amount no matter how many I want (which is funny). We don't really need to order 3 rounds, but I did order the golden fried bun and the fried mochi for the last round since they gave us so little each time. We were disappointed that we didn't see any duck blood or pig blood on menu since it's a must for hot pot :(! Btw, we didn't get the sauce bar as their appetizers aren't very appetizing and we aren't interested in other stuff either.I was super full afterward, and my husband skipped two meals after and lost weight :D! I got some soft serve on the way out and the texture is between soft serve and a slush haha! We later came back for their $39.99 weekday lunch combo for 2 and found the amount of food more appropriate for the two of us.“

“It was impressing! Had a tomato based soup with meat and veges! It was good that we didn’t have to wait as it was weekday lunch time! It maybe little bit pricey but once in a while will be ok! We paid a little bit over 100 dollars for two. Will be coming back!“

“One of the things that caught my attention right away was their promotion for freebies. They offer a free egg if you check in on Yelp and a free soy milk if you leave a Google review. It's a clever way to encourage engagement with their customers and incentivize feedback. Now, onto the food. I ordered the cumin lamb crepe, and I must say, it exceeded my expectations. The lamb was incredibly flavorful, and what impressed me the most was that the crepe itself wasn't soggy. It held up well to the fillings, which made every bite enjoyable. The service at Me + Crepe is interesting. It's more of an afterthought as you order at a touch screen and then wait for your order to arrive. While it lacks the personal touch of traditional table service, it's efficient and suited for those who prefer a quick and straightforward dining experience. I also tried their tea egg, which was good, although I wished the tea flavor was a bit more prominent. Nonetheless, it was a tasty accompaniment to the meal. As for the free soy milk, while it might be poured from a jug, it did its job well in balancing out the spicy flavors of the cumin lamb. Sometimes simplicity is key, and it certainly did the trick.“

“Absolutely without a doubt the best dumpling resturaunt around. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and the service is impeccable. Always make a reservation, it makes getting in so much easier. Walk ins at peak time could be a 2 hr+ wait. They are always packed. Can’t go wrong with Din Tai Fung.“

“I love that this place is family friendly. The dishes are family style and the ambiance is just ok for kids. The dumplings never disappoint! We recently tried the spicy ones and it just might become a new favorite. Also judos to our waiter, Kevin, for the exceptional service for our party of 8 tonight!“

“The dumplings looked like it was made awhile ago and kept steaming in a to go container.I ordered the pork chive dumplings and they were.. subpar at best. Not even tenderness throughout, and little flavorings. I couldn’t really taste the chive. The pork itself was good though.“

“I really like this place for its Beef Biang Noodles. There pretty decently spicy, and have the usual chewy noodles your expect. I usually get the one without soup. They also have some decent spicy wontons. Beyond those two, I think their other stuff is pretty okay (I had the pot stickers before, and they were okay). You can allay get milk tea and smoothies here, but I don't think they're known for them. I did like my Honeydew Smoothie here, though. Overall, I do recommend checking it out, if you're in the area.“

“Lamb chops are really expensive... I remember one time I wanted to try it after buying something from Baijia, but I ended up ordering more than 50... The taste was actually pretty good, but the price was too expensive! Liangpi is delicious (but my Xi’an friend said it’s not very authentic), overall it’s pretty “

“The owner is very friendly, their food is the best northern Chinese cuisine I had in the greater Seattle area, I tried pepper and pork intestine, lamb soup noodles, the stir fried veggie, and I tried the hand-pulled chicken last time, I like all of them! Their food would be my first choice if I need a party catering in the future ?“

“We came here for restaurant week and were blown away that such a tasty and flavorful restaurant was so close to our house. The only thing that might have been better than the food was the service. All the dishes we’re incredibly delicious and pretty affordable for today’s economy. 10/10 plan to come again.Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs“

“We were really happy with our experience at Young’s. Our whole group ordered a little of everything off the menu and nothing missed. The classic breakfast food is sold, tasty, and filling. It feels like most food is made so you can season to taste. We also tried the crispy garlic chicken on a recommendation and it was light, crispy and tasty. We got two stars for spicy and we probably could have gone to three or four. They are very kid friendly with high chairs and the stuff is super sweet to our baby. There didn’t appear to be a changing table in the bathroom though which was a drawback.Kid-friendliness: The staff is very kid friendly, there are great kid friendly menu options, and there were lots of kids and babies there at brunch.“

““Uncle!!!” Something Jackie Chan said in Rumble in the Bronx. At first, I thought this place was going to be either Korean or Chinese. Chinese/Thai fusion! Nice. The food was decently portioned and it hit the spot perfectly. My wife and I ordered string beans, baby bok choy, and the Mongolian beef. The food was slightly salty, but again, overall very delicious and good portions. I would definitely recommend this place if you’re looking for a Chinese restaurant around the Sandpoint area!“

“Absolutely delicious! We got the fried pork dumplings, beef stew (extra spicy) and noodle soup with chicken leg (less spicy). They were both very tasty. The spice level for the beef was wonderful, flavorful and not overly spicy. The chicken soup was very savory and they both had a great amount of noodles! It's always so disappointing to go places and they give you such a small amount of noodles, here that absolutely was not the case. Eat here, it's worth it!“

“Delicious fish dishes! First time here, a small restaurant with lots of flavor. Highly recommend giving it a try. The signature sauerkraut is just the right spice if you're in between spicy levels. The golden pickled one was less spicy, without the dried chilies.“

“Adorable mom & pop place with classic tea house balcony and solid food. Staff was extremely friendly and food was tasty and freshly prepared. Good mix of dim sum staples and classic Hong Kong and Macau dishes like the baked casserole and coffee/tea mixed (if you really know HK diner food then you know this iconic beverage). Quiet and no wait so give them a try next time you're huddled outside next door!“

“I got the chicken katsu. It was crispy and the oil was really clean! They also gave me a ton of rice and salad. if you’re wondering from the picture, I got no dressing and turned the chicken over a little bit but otherwise that’s what you’ll get if you order here. I brought my own garlic sauce from teriyaki bistro in issaquah which may be tacky but it took the meal from a 10/10 to a 13/10 ?“

“DELICIOUS food. Perfect for family style eating and truly one of the best Chinese/Szechuan places in the area. The green beans (we add fried tofu) is sooo yummy and the fried chicken cubes is very unique with a Szechuan flavor! Honestly everything we’ve ordered is so good. For family style eating, it ends up being a very affordable place to eat. This is a spot we will return to again and again!“

“My Taiwanese parents thought all of the noodle soups we ordered were delicious! And they have high standards. Not easy to find great food like North Noodles and Dumplings. We are so glad we decided to try it out last night. Taiwanese beef noodle soup, chive dumplings/ beef stew.... Sorry I don't remember the English names. And my son loved the won tons and xiao long Bao as well. Service was excellent too! She was busy but still kind and friendly to us.“

“Food is excellent but on take out orders there is too much sauce and leaks through the takeout container into the bag. Last time there was hole in the bag and the sauce dripped everywhere before I realized. Need better containers or to use less sauce.“

“I love this place. Best Taiwanese food I've had besides in Taiwan. There are so many dishes from here that I have ordered over and over again. The popcorn chicken, braised duck wings, and the Malatang with super rich broth are so good. Service is good and the flavors are really nice. I've tried to recreate some of these dishes at home and I haven't been able to do it as good. One of my favorite restaurants in Seattle for sure.“

“Located in SLU, this is a pretty decent Asian fusion noodle spot opened up by owners from Plenty of Clouds. The concept features a slightly more upscale format for noodle dishes of dry and wet varieties, as it doubles up as a bar with some cocktails. I personally tried the Wanza Mian which had ground pork, numbing spices, chickpea, and spicy and tangy broth. The noodles were flavorful though a little bit on the softer side, but the dish itself is very hearty and not too spicy. I liked it overall, but the dish is on the saltier side. Also, $19 for not that much food is on the higher end of the pricing, and they also just raised the prices so that did not help. I had to get half of the dish to-go because I was not able to handle that much salt in one seating, and I eat out often enough to tolerate salt decently well. Service is fast and more casual, so the meal was a relatively quick yet enjoyable one. I may try a dry noodle dish in my next visit and see if anything changes.“

“Not sure why ratings are so low. This place is a hole in the wall shop that sells some Chinese cold delicacies but mainly steamed buns and soy milk. The buns are huge (like the size of an adult fist) and cheap like $3-4. Are they the best buns I've had? No but they're definitely tasty and filling. eating 1-2 will pretty much fill an average adult up and it's super affordable. We love stopping by and picking some up for a quick weekend lunch“

“For the last month my roommate/best friend, my girlfriend, and I have been coming to this place for the Sunday Kareoke, less busy than their Thursday Kareoke so me and my bestie can just sing 5-8 songs each and a couple duets. It’s very fun and the people that work there are cool and don’t mind that my group will get silly and rowdy. We playfully call our time there the “lesbian takeover”, and I have joked to others that we are doing our best to make this place a gay bar in the ID. (We need one in every neighborhood)Please tip well when you are there and try a black milk tea with a shot of whiskey.Also, their fries have little chilies on them and they are delightful. Girlfriend says the kimchi bacon fried rice is really yummy. Roommate recommends the orange chicken.“

“As a traveler, being able to eat the taste of home away from home can really move you to tears. In the United States, it is common for Asian and Taiwanese food to be transformed into American flavors, but the taste of this restaurant is very faithful to that of Taiwan. The taste is really rare overseas, highly recommended!Small suggestion: There is too little sesame sauce in the cold noodles. When mixed with many noodles, the sesame sauce will not be absorbed. Use a larger container to put more sesame sauce, and then the sesame flavor can be moreIn addition, the quality of dumplings is not very stable. Sometimes they are delicious, and sometimes the meat has a strange smell. Maybe the handling and selection of ingredients need to be improved.“

“Oh. My. God. The chicken was amazing and juicy. Their egg tart is by far the best I have ever had, so much that I almost started to cry with happiness (seriously). On top of that, their staff were super kind and helpful. Definitely my new top spot!“