Purple Dot Cafe
Well-loved dim sum spot serving up the classics. Try the black pepper steak with rice or the baked spaghetti.
515 Maynard Ave S
Chinatown-International District
206-496-0112
Chinatown-International District
206-496-0112
Uwajimaya Village Food Court
The Asian food superstore Uwajimaya also boasts an excellent and cheap food court with Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Hawaiian cuisines, plus…
503 S Weller St
Chinatown-International District
206-624-6248
Chinatown-International District
206-624-6248
Gan Bei
This Asian fusion bar serves Cantonese/Hong Kong-style comfort food like garlic jalapeno chicken wings, chicken congee, and ma po tofu.
670 S Weller St
Chinatown-International District
206-625-0408
Chinatown-International District
206-625-0408
Tamarind Tree
Despite its large size, International District’s Tamarind Tree has a cozy, romantic atmosphere. It’s good for date nights, friend nights, and birthday parties.…
1036 S Jackson St, Suite A
Yesler Terrace
206-860-1404
Yesler Terrace
206-860-1404
Karaage Setsuna
This popular Japanese-Hawaiian spot serves crispy fried chicken, loco moco, butter-soy sauce fries, and other comforting favorites.
2429 2nd Ave
Belltown
206-448-3595
Belltown
206-448-3595
Dong Thap Noodles
In a city already filled with excellent bowls of highly affordable pho and bún, Dong Thap distinguishes itself with its rice noodles, which are made daily at t…
303 12th Ave S, Ste A
Yesler Terrace
206-325-1122
Yesler Terrace
206-325-1122
Meekong Bar
This modern Vietnamese fusion spot (a sister restaurant to Mekong Village and the newer Mala & Satay) serves steaming bowls of pho and banh mi-inspired burgers.
2525 4th Ave
Belltown
206-257-1030
Belltown
206-257-1030
Ba Bar
You can get yourself fed—with the one of the city’s best bowls of pho, no less—from the morning till the wee hours at this stylish Vietnamese mini-chain, with …
500 Terry Ave N
South Lake Union
(206) 623-2711
South Lake Union
(206) 623-2711
Loving Hut
The Loving Hut lives up to half its name, serving an all-vegan menu full of dishes titled like I Will Forever Love You Cake in decidedly sleek, un-hut-like env…
1226 S Jackson St
Central District
206-299-2219
Central District
206-299-2219
Hue Ky Mi Gia
Hue Ky Mi Gia’s fried butter chicken wings have been talked up so much that it’s hard not be skeptical of such praise—the restaurant now has three booths in Ce…
1207 S Jackson St, Suite 101
Chinatown-International District
206-568-1268
Chinatown-International District
206-568-1268
Cheeky Cafe
Cheeky Cafe gives grandma’s comfort food a multicultural kick in the ass. Nestled at the base of a condominium—with the generally forgettable but pleasant deco…
1700 S Jackson St
Central District
206-322-9895
Central District
206-322-9895
Bistro Box
This Sodo spot serves teriyaki, poke, sushi, bibimbap, salads, donburi, and bubble waffles and has a small bar.
1521 1st Ave S
SoDo
206-397-3911
SoDo
206-397-3911
Roaring Bowl
Located near Metropolitan Market in Lower Queen Anne, Roaring Bowl specializes in you-cook-it-at-your-table Japanese shabu shabu, with the thin slices of meat,…
516 First Ave N
Uptown
206-258-4914
Uptown
206-258-4914
Alicia Fusion Bistro
Peter Kuang—of the beloved Green Leaf in the ID and Belltown and First Hill’s Lotus—runs Alicia Fusion Bistro. It’s in Leschi, near Daniel’s Broiler, and it’s …
200 Lake Washington Blvd Ste B
Central District
206-324-6388
Central District
206-324-6388
Iconiq
With Chef Toshiyuki Kawai at the helm, Iconiq (iconic + unique) meshes together French cooking techniques with Japanese flavors and ingredients. The resulting …
1421 31st Ave S
Mount Baker
206-568-7715
Mount Baker
206-568-7715
Buddha Bruddah
The family-owned food truck and catering service has opened a brick-and-mortar restaurant on Rainier Avenue. Their menu offers an Asian twist on the traditiona…
2201 Rainier Ave S
Greater Duwamish
425-827-2188
Greater Duwamish
425-827-2188
Orient Express
The Orient Express is a karaoke bar and Chinese and Thai food restaurant (try the crab rangoon), inside of a series of antique refurbished train cars. If you n…
2963 Fourth Ave S
SoDo
(206) 682-0683
SoDo
(206) 682-0683
Chopstix
An Asian-fusion bistro on wheels, Chopstix features pulled-pork sandwiches, Peking duck tacos, and an array of changing specials.
Various Locations
Wallingford
425-610-7388
Wallingford
425-610-7388