Cafe Zum Zum
Opinions diverge on whether the curries at Cafe Zum Zum are greasy and inedible or silky and delicious. The naan is not like anything you’ve had before—flat an…
823 Third Ave
Downtown Seattle
206-622-7391
Downtown Seattle
206-622-7391
Ping's Dumpling House
Our friend Erika, who is a legit China scholar and has lived over there for longish stretches and also is a great cook of Chinese food herself, says, "I am a b…
508 S King St
Chinatown-International District
206-623-6764
Chinatown-International District
206-623-6764
Henry's Taiwan Plus
The stinky tofu is just as stinky (and delicious) here as at Rocking Wok, both owned by the Henry of the restaurant's name. Come for the tofu, stay for the fri…
504 S King St
Chinatown-International District
206-624-2611
Chinatown-International District
206-624-2611
Hong Kong Bistro
A Chinese restaurant with dim sum, pan-fried noodles, and hot pots. Try the lobster over sticky rice and a mango freeze smoothie--better than any bubble tea yo…
507 Maynard Ave S, Ste 511C
Chinatown-International District
206-682-1922
Chinatown-International District
206-682-1922
Ocean Star
Formerly Sun Ya, Ocean Star carries on the delicious tradition of dim sum and good Chinese food, offering classics such as walnut shrimp, egg tarts, and fresh …
605 Seventh Ave S
Chinatown-International District
206-623-1670
Chinatown-International District
206-623-1670
Northwest Tofu
Besides making tofu and soy milk in-house, Northwest Tofu serves very good dim sum—cooked to order instead of off a cart—in their small dining room every day. …
1913 S Jackson St
Central District
206-328-8320
Central District
206-328-8320
Roti
Roti's ceilings are the stuff of Instagram dreams, and the food isn't bad either.
530 Queen Anne Ave N
Uptown
206-216-7684
Uptown
206-216-7684
Mission Cantina
West Seattle staple serving up tapas and Mexican fare in a sultry, decorative setting. Get the sweet potato enchiladas and the flan.
2325 California Ave SW
North Admiral
206-937-8220
North Admiral
206-937-8220
Dim Sum House
The dim sum at this small, nondescript Beacon Hill spot is cooked to order instead of from carts, which might be less fun, but they make it quick and it comes …
4860 Beacon Ave S
Greater Duwamish
206-725-1867
Greater Duwamish
206-725-1867
Jewel of India
There are fancier Indian restaurants in Seattle and, lord knows, there are nicer parts of the Ave than this gritty stretch near 50th. But sally forth anyway: J…
4735 University Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-523-5275
Northeast Seattle
206-523-5275
Bamboo Village
Right near that grazillion-way stoplight where Wallingford meets Green Lake at 50th, Bamboo Village serves dim sum every day as well as Cantonese and Mandarin …
4900 Stone Way N
Wallingford
206-632-8888
Wallingford
206-632-8888
Cedars Restaurant on Brooklyn
If you’re looking for great Indian food in Seattle, some say this is the best. Others, predictably, disagree.
4759 Brooklyn Ave NE
Northeast Seattle
206-527-4000
Northeast Seattle
206-527-4000
Taste of India
Indian flavors this amped-up usually come accompanied by an afterpool of oiliness. But at Taste of India in the U-District—some say the best Indian restaurant …
5517 Roosevelt Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-528-1575
Northeast Seattle
206-528-1575
