Dim Sum Restaurants in Seattle, WA

“Amazingly flavorful… perhaps my new fave in the states!“

“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!!“

“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.😁“

“Stopped in here for lunch. Did not know what to expect. We were given a menu and a sheet of paper. Thought you had to select what you wanted then all the sudden a lady shows up and offers items. You can say yes or no. We tried several things and everything was good. Wish I would have taken pictures. The teen boys said they had a lot of a good and were full the ticket then came and it was around $40 for us three. It was great food for a great price tag!“

“Great food and quick service.“

“Food was amazing. Quick service“

“Located on 7th Avenue and Jackson Street, Diamond Bay, as of 2025, boasts being the newest and most modern Chinese restaurant in Seattle's Chinatown International District.

Now, if you walk to front, located on 7th Avenue, you'll see glass two doors.

The glass door on the LEFT-HAND SIDE allows you to enter a magnificent grand dining room, filled with round tables, a small speaking stage, and wall-strung-coordinated monitors along the south wall. A mix of the old 1950's elegant Seattle Chinatown banquet restaurants fused with the modern 21st Century technology of 2026. A banquet may already be in progress. If not, there is a full menu experience awaiting you and your party to both attentive service and a beautiful dining area.

However, I want to focus on the glass door on the RIGHT-HAND SIDE, which brings you into a bustling cafe.

Casual diners pretty much could seat themselves, but check-in anyways, just to make sure the busy waitstaff sees them - and that's a smart idea. You figure out THIS is the place to be, not just a hole in the wall, but where modern dining action now belongs - no pretension of a large banquet hall, just good food that only a cafe produces. Outstanding!! It's a cafe that was sorely missed after almost 10 years of absence.

Inside is the action of a casual Chinese restaurant with the bustle of a Hong Kong Style restaurant at 1:30am on a Saturday night - which may very well happen, every night. Roasted duck, pork and chicken hang in the window, and the limited menu awaits for the lunch crowd, or that casual meal of simple Soy-Sauce Duck over rice. Nostalgic.

I ordered a BBQ Pork Wonton Noodle Soup, and ordered a simple Soy Sauce Chicken over rice. Quick and tasty. No ceremony. Just the right food that hit the spot, and then on our way to our next meeting. The menu is casual, but definitely, and full kitchen experience. The owners surely knew what they were doing when the designed the two restaurants with the two dining experiences. Perfect.

Would I go back? To the Cafe... Absolutely.
I am sure I would go to the banquet side in the future. But my tummy will always crave the hustle and bustle of on the Cafe Side.

Come on over. You'll probobly see me, and everyone else you know, getting BBQ Pork.

But come on over none-the-less!
It'll be delicisious.“

“ChiHo Bistro has quickly become one of my favorite spots, especially if you’re a truffle lover. You honestly can’t go wrong with anything truffle here , every dish feels rich, balanced, and thoughtfully executed without being overpowering.

The standout for me has to be the truffle XLB. Each dumpling is packed with savory broth and finished with an earthy truffle flavor that takes the entire bite to another level. It’s INCREDIBLY comforting,

The truffle fried rice is easily one of the best fried rices around. Perfectly seasoned with a deep wok flavor, every grain is flavorful without feeling heavy, and the truffle ties everything together beautifully. It’s one of those dishes you keep thinking about long after the meal is over.

Their duck is another must-order. Crispy skin, tender meat, and packed with flavor. It pairs perfectly with the richer truffle dishes and rounds out the meal so well.

Overall, ChiHo Bistro delivers a unique mix of comfort and elevated flavors. The quality, attention to detail, and balance in every dish make it a spot I’m always excited to come back to.“

“We had the ginger chicken and house fried rice. This place is one of the only Chinese restaurant left in Beacon Hill. This says a lot considering this use to be a Chinese neighborhood. The food is classic Chinese American. We will definitely be going back to contributing to their preservation. The first time we had it was at a catered event. I’m glad we went back. It’s an old school classic. Supporting or neighbors will be a joy. Can’t wait to try the chow mein.“

“I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS PLACE!! i tried their pork buns and matcha sesame ball.

the pork was nicely tender and had a good flavor to it.

the matcha sesame ball was delicious and my fav. the dough was good amount of greasy. it's filled with black sesame filling which was u expecting considering it being matcha, so it didn't really give matcha. but i love it and would absolutely recommend it!“

“Out of all the dim sum restaurants I’ve eaten at, this is by far my favorite in all of Washington State. The staff are friendly, the service is timely, and the portions are generous for the price.

My favorite item is their meat buns. I’ve never had anything so soft and packed with flavor before. They are absolutely delicious.

The restaurant itself may look a little dated from the outside, but don’t let that fool you. While the atmosphere could use a little updating, it still feels cozy and comfortable, making it an enjoyable place to sit down and have a meal. Place your order, and when the dishes arrive, I think you’ll be very pleased. The food is served fresh, the dishes are clean, and the complimentary tea is excellent.

This is a place well worth coming back to. The next time you’re looking for lunch or dinner, I highly recommend giving Homestyle Dim Sum a try. It’s the kind of delicious, family-owned and operated restaurant that keeps you coming back.“

“My family and I have been to many restaurants that serve dumplings, but I have never been to one that has had dumplings this good! Dough Zone provides many different foods, such as steamed buns, fried rice, and their classic xia long BAO (soup filled dumplings)It does get pretty loud during dinner rush, but the food makes up for it! I must say,I have been here many times but I have NEVER gotten bored of their food! 5/5!“

“The beef brisket quality is excellent, and the flavor is 10/10. The chicken and abalone congee really suits my taste. The Hong Kong milk tea tastes very authentic, and the satay beef rice noodles are my favorite. I highly recommend this authentic Hong Kong-style café. Every time I come to Chinatown, I make sure to stop by and eat here.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Best fried rice ever!! I’m vegan and this place has amazing vegan options: tofu, fried rice, veggies, etc. The prices are very reasonable and the portions are huge. The service was also 10/10 and the atmosphere was just an amazing place. I will 100% be coming back here again. Thank you so much!“

“Best place for family style dinner. The variety of food is amazing!! The seating capacity is quite good. A/V quality needs to be improved but manageable. Their menu is quite big and the location is picture perfect- right on the Lake Union with tons of free parking.“

“One of our best seafood meals in Seattle! We had Sandy as our waitress and she was amazing, gave the best recommendations. We had the geoduck for the first time, poached and in a tofu and mustard green soup. We ate it with hot mustard and soy sauce with jalapenos. Get the pea shoots with garlic too. Service was amazing and dungeness crab and geoduck was so fresh and sweet. This might be one of the best seafood restaurants in Seattle or anywhere and they open until 3:30am. Unreal place! Highly recommend!“

“Food is amazing and traditional. Staff is friendly and welcoming. We always stop here when we are in Albany.“

“The dumplings were on point, and the mushroom egg soup was delicious. It is admirable to see the owner hosting, cooking, serving and bussing. The decore is a bit dated, but it is clean and always friendly. You’ll have to ask for soy sauce, don’t be shy. Definitely worth supporting her business and her delicious food.“

“Good place to get Dim Sum dishes.
I've tried the BBQ pork, pork belly, roasted duck, hum bow, shrimp balls, chicken feet, siumai and sesame balls... all dond reasonably well. They also prepare rice and noodle dishes. One can call ahead to order larger group sized orders for parties.
Friendly and helpful staff.“

“Great services reasonable prices“

“Foo Lam has some of the most authentic Chinese meals in all of Seattle. It is well worth the trip no matter what side of town you are on. Their Dim Sum, their steamed/fried Shrimp and other meatballs, Congee, and assortment of Chinese eats are top notch. Their cleanliness could definitely be much improved, and their to go service sometimes is questionable as far as them giving you sufficient materials- but from a pure food standpoint the cook and staff are great. And for a quick snack, they have great Spicy, Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings.“

“absolutely incredible food! great team and atmosphere!“

“Seafood and dim sum“

“Delicious comfort Chinese food“

“Hands down the best clay pot rice in Washington, especially the yellow eel one. It's super rare to have clay pot rice in the US, very surprised that they are making such authentic one here. This dish is not hard to make, but very difficult to have such good taste. Balanced flavor, fresh ingredients, perfect crisp for the bottom layer of rice. They also have a lot of other authentic dishes which we will being going back and try them all out. You can clearly tell the skill of the cook from the flavor of just this one dish. We also had some veggie and fish, they are also very good, fresh, balance flavor.“

“Old school dim sum complete with carts rolling around everywhere! I really love the food here! The owner as well as the staff was super nice and welcoming. They had all of our old favorites and even some new ones! Who doesn't love a deep fried shrimp ball!?“

“Never disappointed with this place. Today no line.“