50 Best Chinese Restaurants in Seattle

“BUSSS better than most jianbingguozi I've had mainly because the outer egg layer is very crispy/thin enough

The fillings are also really good my fave being the youtiao/chinese donut and the roast duck, was obsessed with a time and went like 3 times in 2 weeks :,)“

“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.“

“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.“

“Wonderful! atmosphere and fresh food!“

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

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

“xi an noodles was my favorite food“

“Yes they do review farm for a free drink, but I genuinely thought the food was delicious and great value and portion.

The shrimp fried rice was tasty and fillings, and the fried skewers definitely satisfied the craving we had. The staff were so nice and attentive as well. We will be back“

“This was our first time visiting, and we were really impressed with the food, especially the beef brisket and seafood combination clay pots we ordered. Both dishes were absolutely delicious and exceeded our expectations!

We didn’t expect the food to be this authentic at a Chinese-American restaurant, but everything tasted incredibly authentic and flavorful. The owner was also extremely nice and welcoming. Our water was always refilled on time, and they regularly checked in to make sure everything was good.

We’ll definitely be coming back again. Highly recommend giving this place a try!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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)“

“We had nice dinner here. The parking was easy, the service was courteous. We ordered smocked duck with tea flavor, spicy beef hot pot, dry fried beans, glazed sticky rice cakes. The duck was very flavorful and tasty, I think the duck was marinated for overnight; the beef hotpot was all good and delicious, except the cauliflower was bit harder to chew; the beans were nice and crispy. Overall we're very satisfied with the food here.“

“A fantastic little spot for great Chinese food. Good prices, great options, and most importantly great taste. Only minor gripe I had was it says open till 11PM which is fine, but I was surprised to see table reservations for 10:15, 10:30, and 10:45 so I assumed maybe it’s a last entry is 11PM kind of thing. I booked 10:15 and got there on time, but was told that there’s no more seating and it would need to be take out. However, the host/server was still ready to seat me and my friend upon hearing we had a reservation which I really appreciate. I got take out anyways because I did not want to be annoying. And the food was out quickly and it was delicious! So keep doing what you do, I eat from here all the time, but please remove the table reservations that late if they aren’t actually real!“

“Nice casual Sichuan noodle place. The one wait person tending all the tables was busy but locked in, and checked our order (unprompted) for honey to ensure it was all vegan. The mocktail and pickles were refreshing, though the mocktail would have been more interesting if less smoky. The sesame noodles would have been tastier with more garlic, ginger, and scallions and less salt, but it had the perfect amount of white pepper.“

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

“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! ❤“

“Seeing we were Asians the server immediately and politely informed us that it's American Chinese fusion food just in case we were expecting traditional Chinese food. To his surprise we really enjoyed the lunch. The portion was big and Chef Liao's cooking had wok hei.“

“Excellent soups for lunch menu!💗“

“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.“

“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 establishment only does take-out food service. It's my favorite Chinese food spot in Seattle. It reminds me of spots back home in NYC. The owner is very kind, friendly - wonderful customer service (feels rare in the PNW).

I highly recommend this spot.“

“One of the most interesting and flavorful combinations in the Seattle area. Amazing“

“Amazing wontons! This place is the real deal. Worth checking out. Hope they expand out of Seattle.“

“Comfort food to the max! Quick service and large portions. Love the fried dough. Do fresh and I could eat 10 of those drowned in the congee myself. The wontons are delicious too. Wish the tables are a little bit more cleaner and less sticky“

“I like that this place gives you an order sheet to customize your meal. I ordered a congee bowl with century egg and pork, along with steamed tripe. The congee had a clean, mild flavor—a little bland for my taste, but soy sauce, chili oil, and ground pepper were available to season it to my liking.“

“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.“

“Just delicious food! And, I thought the staff was very friendly and courteous. The establishment was clean and I will be returning to order food from them soon!“

“I love the mom and pop vibe here. The egg flower soup is exceptional. I appreciate that they offer a lunch special with so many choices, since I alwsys want it ALL when I have Chinese. The lunch special includes your choice of egg flower or hot and sour soup, and egg roll, your choice of white, brown or fried rice, and then your entree choice. Each is about $15. Idk if they were out of it last time, or if they stopped including hot tea with lunch. It is clean and the staff are friendly. They offer to go. They can accommodate individuals or a group of up to 8 at a big round table with a lazy Susan.“

“The service, food, and atmosphere was great!! Came here after a movie with a group of friends and had an amazing time. Our favorites were the baby back ribs and brussel sprouts. The cocktails were great, especially the espresso martini which had coconut milk and was so rich and delicious! Our server Archer, was awesome and gave us the best recommendations and best service!

If I could give a feedback towards improvements it would be to make it easier to see in from the outside! When we arrived, we almost didn’t go in because we couldn’t get a feel for the vibe. I think this place would get a lot more business if people could see the atmosphere from the outside. The overhead lighting could be dimmer, with perhaps a source of light on the tables. The food was great but could come out hotter too.

Other than that, we had a great time and I hope you guys stay around for a long time!! We will definitely be back and recommend to our friends!!!!!“

“For those complaining there’s no where to eat inside… that’s the point. No one wants to clean up after your rice all over the table and floor. The owners are too friendly and nice to deal with you. Plus, food tastes better in the comfort of your own home! Try their salt and pepper tofu and orange chicken.“

“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.“

“The Seven Flavor Beef was a well know West Seattle favorite of the new owner’s former now closed restaurant, Lee’s Asian. He had added it to the Judy Fu menu. A bit too salty this time around. Reduce the salt and you’ll have a new neighbor winner. Folks in West Seattle have gone without their Seven Flavor Beef fix for so long have wondered. So here you go.“

“This place is an absolute recommend if you’re looking for authentic Chinese dishes. The wood mushrooms with black vinegar were a crunchy starter and very refreshing. I also ordered the twice cooked pork which was sweet, sour, crispy, and absolutely divine. For dessert, their sweet rice dumpling soup was soft and comforting. Overall the service was excellent, food tasted fresh, and the portions are perfect to share with friends or family!“

“I had an amazing experience here.

Location: Super convenient, close to the CID Light Rail station 🚈.

🍉: The juice was made fresh, I watched them pull the watermelon out of the fridge.

🧄 🎣🦐: Everything about this dish was delicious. Everything was fresh, the shrimp were sweet, the fish maintained its crispiness, the glass noodles held up well to the broth and heat. I asked for a bowl 🥣 I wanted the broth and it did not disappoint, the broth was almost more tasty than the individual ingredients.

The staff were super friendly and very helpful. My food came out faster than I expected, which wasn't required, but it was nice.

I'd highly recommend coming in for an amazing meal 😊“

“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!“

“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.“

“I live rather close to this hidden gem and decided to try it this week. I placed a large takeout order for pick up later and my order was ready promptly and was nice and hot! My partner and I especially loved the General Tso's Tofu and the Pan Fried Turnip Cake. The atmosphere looked immaculate when I went to pick up my order, I can't wait to dine in next time!“

“I will definitely recommend Happy Crab. Was invited to Happy Crab for casual business lunch today. When I first see its Signature name, I knew it couldn’t be wrong. I love their decoration and sea views. Very romantic and elegant restaurant. The food was served quick and all flavors are delicious as well as creative. It is lucky to get the chance to meet the owner Lily, she has great personality. Great smile, being honest & adorable. I admire what Happy Crab said: Life is a journey, happiness is a choice, and every meal is a celebration. I wish every guest is happy in Happy Crab.“

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

“I really love coming to this restaurant. The owner is incredibly friendly, and the staff are always smiling and welcoming—it just makes the whole place feel warm and comfortable.

The food is consistently delicious, and they pay great attention to details. Every time I ask for something like “no spicy,” they always get it right, which I really appreciate.

The owner is also very attentive—whenever customers need anything, he’s quick to come over and help. The service here is genuinely excellent.

This is definitely a place we come back to regularly. The prices are reasonable, and the overall value is great. Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“Food was amazing. Quick service“

“Ikiiki is an amazing Japanese restaurant that has many options to satisfy your families varied needs. A lot of times one of us will get sushi while another will get something else, like teriyaki. The portions are good sized and feels correct for the price. I will continue to go here as long as I live close by.“

“Beef onion buns are a must try!!“